Island Light Team
His words successfully moved Shi Guang's heart.
"But... this project is very difficult to apply for," Shi Guang still had his sanity. "It's national-level, so there must be a lot of people competing for it in the entire academy."
"Others are others, and we are us." Lu Yu's self-confidence was overflowing. "You have the skills, and I have... uh, I have organizational skills! Together, the two of us are invincible!"
He looked at time, with a gleam in his eyes.
"How about it? Do you want to do it?"
Shi Guang looked at his eager look and thought of the scene when they watched the stars together under the eaves of the ancient town.
He was silent for a moment, then nodded slightly.
"Okay!" Lu Yu slapped his thigh, almost jumping up in excitement. "Then our team will be called... Yuguang Team, how about that?"
"Island Light".
The island of Lu Yu, the light of time.
Shi Guang nodded.
"Okay!" The light in Lu Yu's eyes almost overflowed. "It's settled. Let's go back, form a team immediately, and write a project plan!"
His drive was always impressive, and he dragged Shi Guang along as they headed towards the dorms. Students were still huddled around him, watching the excitement, but Lu Yu paid no attention. He simply wanted to put this exciting plan into action.
Back in dormitory 602, Fat Jiang was lying on the bed browsing his phone, and Sun Rui was reading a book.
"Emergency notice!" Lu Yu stepped into the room and shouted in a loud voice, filled with undeniable excitement. "Shi Guang and I have decided to apply for the major innovation project in Qingwa Town. Now, we are officially recruiting core members!"
He still had a hint of sleepy confusion on his face, and he pressed on, "Hey, what's this Dachuang project? It sounds so impressive, but does it have anything to do with us?"
Before Lu Yu could explain, Sun Rui had already raised his head from his book and started explaining: "Da Chuang, the full name is the National Undergraduate Innovation and Entrepreneurship Training Program. Simply put, it is a national fund to support undergraduate students to form their own teams to complete an innovative research topic or practical project. Successful project approval not only brings financial support, but also greatly enhances one's resume, admission to graduate school, and evaluation."
Fatty Jiang was stunned when he heard this, his eyes widening. "The country pays us to go out and have fun? There's such a good thing?"
"We're going on an academic expedition," Shi Guang corrected lightly. He looked at Fatty Jiang and explained a little more, a rare opportunity. "Our profession requires more than just sitting in the classroom looking at blueprints. The Qingwa Town project is about applying the theories we learned in class to the actual preservation of ancient buildings."
After this explanation, Jiang Xiaopang finally understood. This was not just a simple activity, but a major project that truly combined theory with practice.
"Then... can we do it?" He was a little lacking in confidence.
"I don't know if others can do it, but we can definitely do it." Lu Yu's self-confidence was overflowing. "With me and Shi Guang here, what are you afraid of?" He turned to Sun Rui, "Military Advisor, what do you think?"
Sun Rui calmly analyzed, "The project's difficulty rating is A+, and the competition comes from at least three departments. The core requirement is the combination of digital surveying and mapping technology and ancient architectural theory. With your and Shi Guang's abilities as the core of the team, the theoretical success rate is over 75%."
"See? The military advisor said it's okay!" Lu Yu slapped his thigh. "Fatty, are you up for it? I'll be responsible for logistics and team spirit. This position is irreplaceable."
"Do it! We have to do it!" Fatty Jiang's enthusiasm was ignited. "I'd be a fool not to do such an awesome thing with Brother Lu and Boss Shiguang!"
Lu Yu turned to Sun Rui again: "What about you? You will be responsible for data analysis and feasibility assessment, and serve as our quality inspector."
Sun Rui nodded and said concisely: "Okay."
"Okay, we have the core team." Lu Yu took out his mobile phone and sent a message directly to the class group.
Lu Yu: Everyone, regarding our college's "Digital Preservation of Ancient Towns in Western Sichuan" project, Shi Guang and I are teaming up to apply. We're recruiting like-minded individuals. Requirements: hardworking, responsible, and passionate about ancient architecture. Interested parties, please PM me immediately. Spots are limited, and we're looking to build a team capable of taking on tough challenges!
There was no joking in his words, and he directly pointed out the seriousness of the project.
As soon as the news came out, the group immediately exploded.
Zhao Teng: Holy crap! Brother Lu, take me with you! My camera is dying for it! Promotion, documentation, and vlogging—I'll take care of it all!
Lin Xiyue: Team leader, count me in. I can be responsible for organizing preliminary materials and writing project documents.
Xu Wenjie: Lu Yu, if necessary, I can help with some administrative and procedural matters.
In less than ten minutes, the prototype of a fully equipped and combat-capable team was established.
Lu Yu looked at the messages popping up on his phone, a confident smile on his face. He turned his head and looked at Shi Guang, who had been standing quietly beside him.
"You see, we have a lot of company."
Shi Guang looked at him and hummed softly. For the first time, he felt that he was not alone. Beside him, there was someone who could shine, and that light was attracting more warm people to him.
That evening, the first team meeting was held in an empty classroom at the East Side Activity Center.
All the core members of the "Yuguang Team" are present.
Lu Yu stood in front of the whiteboard, clearly dividing up the tasks. "Time is tight, so we have to be efficient. I'll be responsible for coordinating the entire project and the final on-site defense. I'll lead the PPT framework and presentation."
He looked at Lin Xiyue and said, "Xiyue, I'll give you the background research, literature review, and written part of the application. Any questions?"
"No problem, squad leader." Lin Xiyue nodded decisively.
"Zhao Teng, you need to produce a three-minute concept short film. Use your footage to tell the judges why we are going to Qingwa Town and what we can do. It must be sophisticated and shocking."
"Don't worry, Brother Lu, I will ensure that the task is completed!" Zhao Teng patted his chest.
"Sun Rui and Fatty, one of you will be responsible for verifying and backing up all the data to ensure it's foolproof. The other will be responsible for all our logistics, including meetings, venues, and document printing. I'll leave it all to you."
"Got it!" the two said in unison.
Finally, Lu Yu's gaze fell on Shi Guang, and the expression on his face became particularly serious.
"Shi Guang, the core technical aspects are now in your hands." His voice was quiet, yet it silenced the entire classroom. "You'll oversee the digital modeling design, the surveying and mapping technical approach, and the core expertise of the entire project. You're the heart of our team."
Everyone present looked at Shi Guang. They all knew that Shi Guang's professional ability was the cornerstone of the entire team.
Shi Guang didn't answer immediately. He stood up, walked to the whiteboard, and picked up a pen.
Without a word of nonsense, he sketched a clear technical framework on the whiteboard. From the route planning for drone oblique photography to the site layout for ground-based 3D laser scanning, to the technical details of post-processing point cloud data and BIM modeling, he explained in a calm and professional voice as he drew.
"...My initial idea is to combine aerial and ground data to construct an ultra-high-precision 3D real-life model of the ancient town. This will not only record the architecture but also provide the most basic data support for subsequent conservation, restoration, and virtual tourism development."
As he explained, his entire body seemed to glow. His absolute confidence and control over his field had everyone present, including Lu Yu, mesmerized.
"Holy shit..." Fatty Jiang muttered quietly, "I only knew that the boss was a top student before, I didn't expect him to be at the god-level. I can understand every word he said, but when you put them together, I have no idea what they mean."
After finishing the explanation, Shi Guang put down his pen, looked at Lu Yu, and also looked at everyone.
"This is my proposal. If everyone has no objection, we can follow this idea to fill in the specific content of the plan."
The classroom was silent for a few seconds, then burst into warm applause.
"Awesome! Shi Guang, let's do as you say!" Lu Yu was the first to lead the applause, with the pride and appreciation in his eyes undisguised.
No one left early that night.
The first meeting of the Yuguang team lasted late into the night, and the classroom light was the last to go out in the building.
In the next few days, the library and the professional computer room became the places where the team members spent most of their time.
Lu Yu was like a perpetual motion machine, coordinating everyone's progress and resolving various emergencies. Shi Guang was completely immersed in perfecting the technical solution.
When the two of them are together, what they talk about most is no longer daily small talk, but discussions about projects.
Lu Yu discovered that in his professional world, Shi Guang was a completely different person. He was rigorous, focused, and even a bit paranoid. But it was precisely this paranoia that gave him a fatal attraction.
They are like two perfectly fitting puzzle pieces, finding the perfect fit under this common goal.
The night before the project application defense, the Yuguang team conducted their final full-scale rehearsal at the activity center.
Zhao Teng projected his edited three-minute concept film onto the screen. His talent for visual language is undeniably exceptional. The film opens with the mottled horse-head walls and moss-covered stone pavements of Qingwa Town, the camera moving slowly and reverently. Accompanied by a distant, ethereal score, the ancient town's sunrise, dusk, smoke from cooking fires, and the wrinkled hands of experienced craftsmen flash through the film.
At the end of the short film, the scene freezes on an ancient stage that is about to collapse, and a line of words slowly emerges:
"Let us preserve eternity for them before we forget them."
"Damn, Zhao Teng, you can do this!" Fat Jiang was the first to exclaim. "This is shot like a National Geographic documentary. It gave me goosebumps! The judges have to give us extra points just for this!"
Zhao Teng raised his eyebrows proudly: "That's right, it doesn't matter who is doing it."
Lin Xiyue also affirmed: "This short film is very good as an opening, and it can immediately bring people into the situation."
The rehearsal continued. Lu Yu and Shi Guang went over their respective speeches. Their coordination had become incredibly tacit; a glance, a gesture, and they knew what the other was going to say next.
"Okay, that's it." After the drill, Lu Zhi clapped his hands in high spirits. "Don't be nervous, everyone. We're so well prepared, there's no reason for us to lose. Go home early today to rest up and get enough energy so we can fight a good battle tomorrow!"
Everyone responded and packed up to leave.
Shi Guang turned off the computer and was about to put it in his bag when Lu Yu came up from behind, put his hand naturally on his shoulder and squeezed it gently.
"Are you tired?" he asked in a low voice.
Shi Guang shook his head. He was actually very focused and didn't feel tired at all.
"Don't be too tense." Lu Yu could feel the stiffness in his shoulder muscles. "You've done your best. Leave the rest to me."
His voice carried a reassuring power. Time's taut nerves relaxed quietly at these words.
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