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Jiang Zhiyu's solo performance was a classic selection from ethnic dance, which was also the first complete dance he encountered when he was a child.

The lights slowly dimmed, the noise gradually subsided, and only the sound of breathing remained in the venue.

The next second, a high-pitched and desolate suona horn suddenly rang out.

The powerful sound of the suona spread out in layers, overlapping with the deep drumbeats and the mournful flute notes. In an instant, a solemn and tragic atmosphere overwhelmed the entire venue.

Jiang Zhiyu slowly appeared in the center of the stage, dressed in a deep red ethnic costume with intricate dark black ethnic patterns embroidered on the collar and cuffs. A retro brocade belt was tied around his waist, outlining his waistline.

The sound of the suona rose again as the lights dimmed, and the rhythm at the end of the prelude settled, marking the official start of the dance.

Jiang Zhiyu began his movements in accordance with the resounding rhythm of folk music. As he raised his arms and spread his sleeves, his loose red shirt fluttered and swirled in the wind.

The spotlight was fixed on the red figure dancing in the center of the stage. The figure, dressed in crimson, became more and more dazzling in the interplay of light and shadow, and the wide sleeves of her dress fluttered with the rhythm of the music.

As the finale approached, the stirring suona horns slowly faded away.

Jiang Zhiyu followed the rhythm, flicking his sleeves, his back straight and steady.

After a brief silence, the entire venue erupted in deafening cheers and applause.

[I will never question Jiang Zhiyu's choice again in my life... I'm completely convinced!]

[You said you practiced folk dance for a little while before, but you didn't say you danced this well!]

[Actually, you could tell from the initial stage performance that she had a background in ethnic dance, but I didn't expect her solo performance of pure ethnic dance to be so good. It's unbelievable!!]

Surprisingly, red suits it perfectly... It looks elegant and exudes maximum allure...

I surrender! My heart is pounding so hard it feels like it's going to stop, haha!

[Request that Jiang Zhiyu turn 18 immediately...]

"Wow, I was almost speechless!" He Wei, who came on stage at the right time, said with amazement, "I never expected the stage effect of Zhiyu's ethnic dance to be so good!"

"Thank you to our trainees for their wonderful solos. Please have them come off stage to freshen up and change into their costumes. Now, let's watch a surprise video that was filmed earlier today!"

Before the fan meeting officially began, the big screen displayed the specific schedule and flow of the day's activities. This segment was never mentioned in the audience information sent online beforehand.

Lu Shanshan sat in her seat, exchanging bewildered glances with Tao Leqin: "What is this? Do you know?"

"I don't know, are the security measures that good? I haven't heard any related news before."

The first thing that appeared on the big screen was: What do fans mean to you?

Then Jiang Zhiyu's voice rang out in the darkness: "Light in the darkness."

Lu Shanshan's eyes were filled with affection and relief: "Oh, my little Jiang..."

The video continued playing the answers from the other trainees, but she didn't listen at all. She turned her head and whispered to Tao Leqin, "I'm crowning him the most eloquent man in the Shining Project."

Tao Leqin nodded repeatedly: "I'm also a first-time fan myself! This is the first time I've seen such a strong mutual emotional response between fans and idols in this industry!"

"I have a feeling this is going to be a tearjerker; the production team must have been holding back a lot!"

"I also feel that although Hong Liu's logistics are terrible, he always knows how to sell sentimentality and pander to his fans."

Lu Shanshan couldn't help but purse her lips: "I don't need him to sell me now. Jiang Jiang just went through that kind of thing, and I could cry on the spot if he said thank you to his fans."

"Actually, me too..."

During the conversation between the two, the Q&A session ended, a flash of white light appeared on the video, and a long shot began to play.

"What's this? Wang Yan? What's that weird angle? What's he doing?"

"Holy crap! He's checking in at fan support events?!"

Lu Shanshan and Tao Leqin sat up abruptly, their faces filled with disbelief.

"Wait! So that means!"

The two exchanged a glance: "Jiang Jiang will also be checking in at our support event?!"

"ah--"

They excitedly gripped each other's hands, their gazes drifting to the big screen as they patiently continued watching.

The show's photographers and editors are still working hard, making the scenes of the trainees checking in exceptionally vivid.

As the audience watched, some couldn't help but get teary-eyed.

As the progress bar ticked away, the camera finally focused on Jiang Zhiyu, the last character to appear.

The camera cuts directly to a close-up of Jiang Zhiyu's face.

[The photographer's main principle is to shoot close-ups of Jiang Zhiyu whenever possible; close-ups are the best way to get viewership.]

[I'm really looking forward to Jiang Jiang's check-in... I saw a preview on the fan club's official Weibo account, it looks really good and impressive, it's a pity there's no full view.]

It's a shame there's no panoramic view, but Jiangsi pieced together a complete image from the various parts, haha.

This segment was such a pleasant surprise; seeing the fans' heartfelt sentiments seen for what they truly felt brought tears to my eyes.

I definitely won't cry. I won't let the production team get their way. I'm going to watch the whole thing with a smile!

The camera zooms out, and he pushes open the door in front of him.

Behind the gate, the dazzling blue of the lake dominated two-thirds of the shot.

Blue flower fields and standing flower walls, among other support items, are revealed one by one as the camera pans across the scene, exuding a sophisticated design.

In the video, Jiang Zhiyu stood still for a moment, then took two steps forward and took out his phone to take a panoramic photo of the support.

[Jiang Zhiyu's support photos are so beautiful!]

They even used real flowers! These things practically scream "I'm expensive!" Love truly can conquer all...

[Xiao Jiang, I'm so envious of the panoramic photos on your phone, can I borrow them? (starry-eyed)]

[Such a thoughtful and sophisticated design, I'm so envious.]

The camera continued to zoom in, fully documenting the entire process of Jiang Zhiyu walking into the scene, looking at the photo wall, and wiping away tears.

On the large screen, the shimmering, crystal-clear water light was particularly eye-catching.

Lu Shanshan suddenly covered her mouth, her eyes also brimming with tears.

No one can remain unmoved while watching their idol stand before fans' cheers, let alone Jiang Si, who has just experienced great ups and downs.

"Don't cry..."

A series of soft sounds rang out in the room, and many people's voices were tinged with sobs.

In the video, Jiang Zhiyu walks to the check-in board and bends down to write a sentence without hesitation.

The camera zooms in, revealing a single sentence clearly printed on it: "Thank you for the encounter. — Jiang Zhiyu"

The blue, neat strokes allowed the fans to release their pent-up emotions at that moment.

Many fans in the audience were already sobbing uncontrollably, watching the scene on the screen with teary eyes, unwilling to miss any detail.

The production team didn't let the fans, whose eyes were already red with tears, off the table by showing several photos of Jiang Zhiyu with the support area at the end of his segment.

The last photo is a panoramic view of the support area from the front. The upper right corner of the photo reads: [Photographer: @ShiningProject-JiangZhiyu]