Qingwa Town! Here we come!
The next afternoon, the project defense meeting was held in the college’s largest auditorium.
The lecture hall was filled with judges, including the department head, professors of specialized courses, and counselor Zhou Sisi. The atmosphere was solemn and serious.
The Yuguang team was drawn in the middle. While waiting, Fatty Jiang nervously paced back and forth in the backstage corridor, muttering to himself, "Can't see me, can't see me, please don't call on me to answer the questions, judges..."
Sun Rui was holding a laptop computer in the corner and typing away rapidly on the keyboard, probably conducting the final simulation.
In comparison, Lu Yu and Shi Guang seemed much calmer.
"Your collar is a little wrinkled." Lu Yu suddenly spoke, and he reached out to help Shi Guang straighten the collar of his shirt.
Shi Guang was wearing a light blue shirt today, which made him look even fresher and cleaner. He didn't avoid Lu Yu's touch, but just looked at him quietly.
"Okay." Lu Yu's fingertips gently stroked his collarbone, then he withdrew his hand and gave him an encouraging smile.
"Next group, Yuguang Team, please come on stage and get ready." The voice of the staff came.
Lu Yu took a deep breath and turned to look at his teammates, who were also his comrades.
"Let's go, it's our turn."
The lights in the lecture hall dimmed, and the short film produced by Zhao Teng was played on the big screen on time.
When the last line of words appeared, the entire lecture hall fell into a brief silence, and even the teachers sitting on the jury were moved.
Then, the lights came on, and Lu Yu walked to the center of the stage with steady steps.
He didn't hold a manuscript, but had a sunny and confident smile on his face. He bowed deeply to the judges, then spoke, his voice clearly carried throughout the venue through the microphone.
"Good afternoon, teachers! The short video just now reflects our team's original intention for this project..."
He talked about the contemporary significance of the protection of ancient buildings and the responsibilities and obligations of contemporary college students. His speech was very contagious, without any empty slogans, but full of sincere thoughts and enthusiasm.
"...And to realize this original aspiration, we need the most professional and rigorous technical support. Now, let's invite our team's technical core, Mr. Shi Guang, to explain our specific plan."
As Lu Yu spoke, he turned sideways to give up the center of the stage.
Shi Guang walked forward quietly and stood side by side with Lu Yu.
His eyes fell on the computer in front of him and the large screen behind him. When he spoke, he presented those complex professional terms and technical routes in a clear and logical manner.
The two of them allocated the fifteen minutes of presentation time just right, not a second more or less.
During the final question-and-answer session, an experienced professor, known for his rigor, adjusted his glasses and posed a pointed question: "Your proposal sounds perfect, but in practice, the ancient town's complex environment presents a significant challenge, and the accuracy of data collection is a major challenge. How can you ensure the accuracy of the final model, rather than just producing something flashy and ineffective?"
As soon as this question came out, Fat Jiang in the background was so nervous that his heart jumped into his throat.
Lu Yu held the microphone and answered calmly: "Teacher, the question you raised is very crucial. From a macro perspective, we will use multi-source data integration, such as..."
As soon as he finished talking about the macro strategy, time beside him took over the conversation seamlessly.
"At the microscopic level," Shi Guang's voice was calm and clear. "For complex wooden components like brackets and brackets, we use ground-based close-range photogrammetry to perform supplementary modeling, and calibrate the topological relationships with the laser point cloud data. The error can be controlled within two millimeters."
One is responsible for external affairs, the other for internal affairs. One is good at taking a bird's-eye view, the other is good at delving into details.
The cooperation between the two was seamless, and they answered this difficult question perfectly.
A satisfied smile finally appeared on the old professor's face.
At the end of the defense, when all the members of the Yuguang team bowed and left the stage, warm applause broke out from the audience.
Backstage, Fat Jiang was the first to rush up and excitedly gave Lu Yu a bear hug: "Brother Lu! Boss Shi Guang! The two of you are simply gods! That teamwork just now was amazing!"
Zhao Teng also said excitedly: "I recorded it all! This is definitely the most awesome part of my vlog!"
Everyone was celebrating, their adrenaline pumping due to the tension and perfect performance just now.
Amid the hustle and bustle, Lu Yu looked through the crowd and found the time accurately.
Shi Guang was standing in the corner, with no expression on his face, but there was a bright light in his always cold eyes.
Lu Yu walked towards him with a smile.
Half an hour later, all the groups finished their defenses. The student union cadres walked backstage with a piece of A4 paper.
All the teams fell silent.
"Now, I will announce the final results of this major innovation project application..."
The cadre cleared his throat and read out the results of several other projects. Finally, he paused and raised his voice.
"Project: Research on Digital Protection and Revitalization of Ancient Towns in Western Sichuan, Final Project Team——"
The manager deliberately dragged out his tone to keep the topic in suspense. All the team members who had applied for this project were nervously preparing for the event.
Lu Yu's hand, at an angle invisible to others, quietly grasped Shi Guang's hand. Shi Guang's fingers were a little cold, but he did not struggle.
"—Team Yuguang! Congratulations!"
The moment the words fell, the entire backstage was silent for a second, and then was completely drowned out by the huge cheers erupting from the Yuguang team.
"Ahhh! We succeeded!" Fat Jiang jumped up, speaking incoherently with excitement.
Zhao Teng held up his camera and shouted like he had won the championship: "Qingwa Town! We're here!"
Although Lin Xiyue and Sun Rui were not so exaggerated, their faces were also filled with uncontrollable joy.
Lu Yu held Shi Guang's hand tightly, turning his head to look at him. Amidst the clamor and bustle around him, Shi Guang was also looking at him. His eyes seemed to be lit up by countless stars, dazzlingly bright.
Lu Yu could clearly see himself smiling like a fool in the sea of stars.
He didn't say anything, but just used all his strength to pull Shi Guang into his arms and gave him a tight hug.
"We won." He whispered in Shi Guang's ear.
"Yeah." Shi Guang buried his face in his shoulder and responded muffledly.
Amidst the laughter of his teammates, Lu Yu let go of Shi Guang. He looked at Shi Guang's cheeks, which had turned red with shyness, and smiled even more brightly.
He turned around and announced loudly to his equally excited teammates, "Don't just stand there! To celebrate our victory, it's my treat tonight! Food is everything, order whatever you want, and don't leave until you're drunk!"
"Oh! Brother Lu is awesome!"
"Let's go! We must eat Brother Lu into bankruptcy today!" Zhao Teng also put away his camera and excitedly hooked his arm around Jiang Xiaopang's neck.
The tense atmosphere backstage was swept away, replaced by a carnival of victors.
The group marched out of the lecture hall, across the dusky campus. Lu Yu naturally took Shi Guang's hand and walked at the front of the group. This time, Shi Guang didn't hesitate or struggle, letting him hold their hand. His fingertips were no longer cold, but warmed by the warmth of Lu Yu's palm.
Shiweitian is the most famous stir-fry restaurant near the university town. It is famous for its strong wok flavor and delicious taste. It is always crowded during meal times.
Lu Yu was a regular here. He greeted the boss familiarly and asked for a large round table that could seat everyone.
"Boss, bring me all your signature dishes! And two cases of beer!" Lu Yu slammed the menu on the table with a heroic air. Then he turned around and asked Shi Guang naturally, "Would you like juice or soy milk?"
"Just juice." Shi Guang replied softly.
The dishes arrived quickly: sweet and sour pork, spicy chicken, boiled fish... the table was filled with steaming hot dishes, overflowing with fragrance.
Lu Yu personally filled everyone's glasses with wine and drinks, and then raised the first glass.
"Today, I'm not thanking anyone but everyone here!" He stood up, his eyes sweeping over every team member at the table. "It hasn't been long since we formed this team, but I've seen how much everyone has contributed. This toast is to ourselves and the Yuguang team! We are the best!"
"Jing Yuguang!"
"To ourselves!"
Everyone raised their glasses together, the clinking of glasses made a crisp sound, accompanied by the spirited laughter of the young people.
The atmosphere at the dinner was lively. Fatty Jiang and Zhao Teng, two lively people, began to toast and recount various interesting stories from their defense.
"You didn't see it. When the old professor asked me questions, I was so nervous that my calves were cramping! Luckily, Brother Lu and Mr. Shi Guang were here. They were like a stabilizing force!"
"I'm telling you, if I edited a close-up slow-motion shot of the scene where Brother Lu and Shi Guang fought side by side, added some background music, and posted it on the super topic, it would definitely become a hit!"
Lu Yu's chopsticks never stopped moving. He picked up a piece of sweet and sour pork for Shi Guang, then took the green peppers from his bowl, and kept joking with everyone.
After three rounds of drinks, Lin Xiyue, who had been relatively quiet, suddenly raised her glass.
"This time, I want to toast to someone alone." She stood up and looked at Shi Guang sincerely. "I want to toast to the heart of our team, Shi Guang. Honestly, without your impeccable technical plan, we wouldn't have won so easily. Thank you."
As soon as Lin Xiyue finished speaking, Sun Rui also raised his glass: "According to the data model analysis, Shi Guang's professional ability is the greatest weight for our team's success. I agree."
"That's right! We must toast to the boss!" Fat Jiang responded immediately.
Everyone, including Lu Yu, focused their attention on Shi Guang.
Shi Guang never thought that he would become the focus of the crowd, and in such a completely affirming way. He looked at Lin Xiyue's sincere face, looked at Sun Rui's serious eyes, and looked at the self-determined recognition on the faces of others.
An unfamiliar warmth welled up in his heart.
He picked up his cup a little awkwardly and stood up.
"...Thank you." He looked at everyone and said softly, "This is the result of everyone's joint efforts."
After saying that, he drank it all in one gulp.
Lu Yu looked at him, his eyes so gentle that they almost burst into tears. He was proud of Shi Guang and was sincerely happy that he was surrounded by such a group of warm and kind people.
The meal lasted until the restaurant was about to close.
On the way back, everyone was a bit tipsy and full, their steps brisk. The night breeze blew on their faces, cool and comfortable.
As they walked, the team naturally split up into several groups. Fatty Jiang and Zhao Teng were still discussing the strategy for Qingwa Town, while Lin Xiyue and Sun Rui were chatting quietly in the back.
Lu Yu and Shi Guang walked side by side at the end.
"Are you happy?" Lu Yu asked softly.
"Yeah." Shi Guang nodded, and after a moment, he added, "It's very lively."
Lu Yu smiled. He reached out and held Shi Guang's hand, interlocking their fingers.
The street lights stretched the shadows of the two people very long, intertwining them intimately.
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