163: So dramatic - Part 2

"Buddy, I'm not..."

Jiang Ye was about to explain that he was just a passerby who had wandered onto the wrong set, but Gu Yanchen waved his hand dashingly, cutting him off directly:

"It's fine, brother. No matter who called you here, since you've arrived, you're my, Gu Yanchen's, brother! Help out with a small favor in a bit, and after a few drinks tonight, we'll all be well-acquainted."

After saying that, he didn't give Jiang Ye a chance to speak. He casually took a roll of short banners from the boy next to him and stuffed them into Jiang Ye's hands.

Then, Gu Yanchen acted very 'street-smart,' clenching his right fist and lightly thumping his chest before pointing at Jiang Ye, giving him a firm look that said, 'Brother, I've received your well-wishes.'

Jiang Ye: "..."

Fine, looks like he was destined to be a helpful citizen today.

Doing a good deed a day, helping others is a joy, right?

Besides, looking at the names of these two, if one of them really turned out to be some child of destiny, this could be considered building a relationship in advance and successfully infiltrating the periphery of the 'protagonist squad.'

He scratched his head helplessly, casually took off the backpack on his back and placed it by the nearby flower bed, then followed this large group of 'temporary colleagues' to stand on both sides of the Comprehensive Building's main entrance.

The boy named Li Han was clearly the commander-in-chief of the scene. He scanned the area calmly and began assigning tasks:

"Drones, take off early and find a good high-angle shot!"

"GoPro Unit One, follow Yanchen and capture close-ups! Unit Two, you go inside the building and lie in wait to capture her first reaction!"

"A-Jie, Xiao Bin, you two guard the inside of the door. As soon as she comes out, block the surrounding students slightly to ensure she enters the main shot smoothly!"

"You two..."

Li Han pointed at Jiang Ye and another boy holding a similar short banner: "Guard both sides of the main entrance. Listen for my command. As soon as the female lead appears, pull the banners open immediately! Be fast and look cool!"

"Da Liu, Kun-er, your long banners are the main event. Stand right in front of the main entrance. When the time comes, run hard to both sides to unfurl the banners. We need that momentum!"

Finally, he looked at Gu Yanchen: "Yanchen, you're the lead, stand in the center position. Get your lines and expressions ready. I'll stand with you to back you up!"

Jiang Ye stroked his chin while listening to the arrangements.

This setup looked fairly professional, but compared to those wealthy proposals he swiped through on TikTok—the ones with bands, fireworks, and luxury car convoys—it seemed a bit modest.

However, looking at the way Gu Yanchen and Li Han were dressed, they didn't seem like they lacked money. Perhaps they were going for the 'sincere route,' or maybe the female lead was the low-profile type who didn't like making a scene?

While they were busily preparing, passing students were also drawn in, stopping to form a semi-circle to watch the excitement. Many had already taken out their phones, ready to record.

Time ticked by, and it was soon 3:10 PM.

A faint clamor began to drift from inside the Comprehensive Building as a large number of students poured out after class.

Standing at his 'post' to the side of the main entrance, Jiang Ye could only see the backs of people's heads.

He suddenly remembered something and quickly raised his phone to take a selfie of himself and the rolled-up banner in his hand, sending it to Ye Cheng.

Jiang Ye: [Helpful Passerby Jiang is now online, helping someone with a confession.]

Jiang Ye: [I'm right outside the door. When you come out, watch the show from the side first. Wait until it's over before coming to find me. Don't ruin the guy's big moment.]

Just as the message was sent, he saw the 'Director-in-Chief' Li Han raise an eyebrow and bark in a low voice: "Target about to appear! All units, get ready!"

Clearly, the female lead they were waiting for had left the classroom and was walking toward the entrance.

Jiang Ye quickly put away his phone, gripped both ends of the rolled banner tightly, and leaned forward slightly, entering 'Level 1 Combat Readiness' mode.

A minute later, the flow of people coming out of the door came to a brief halt.

The two boys who had been lying in wait inside came out first, standing on either side of the door like ushers. They extended their arms, making a 'please' gesture toward the interior.

Then, under everyone's expectant gaze, a tall girl wearing a long white down jacket and carrying a backpack slowly walked out from the doorway.

Now!

Gu Yanchen took a deep breath, a gentle smile he had practiced countless times appearing on his face. Holding the massive bouquet of roses, he took two steps forward and spoke in a booming voice:

"Ye Cheng! From the first time I saw you, I was deeply attracted to you! I like you! Let's be together!"

At the same time, Li Han swung his hand down forcefully!

Jiang Ye and the boy opposite him exerted force simultaneously, and with a 'shua' sound, the short banners in their hands unfurled instantly!

The movement was perfectly synchronized, a flawless execution!

The next second... "...?"

The 'professional extra' smile on Jiang Ye's face froze completely. His toes instantly curled so hard they could have carved out the Forbidden City inside his shoes.

His neck felt like it had rusted as he turned it extremely slowly, frame by frame, toward Gu Yanchen who was holding the flowers at the door, then slowly turned back to look at the back of the girl who had just walked out... This tall figure, this familiar hairstyle, this long white down jacket he had just seen a few days ago... He subconsciously flipped the unfurled banner in his hand over, only to see a line of large characters printed on it—

[Ye Cheng, everywhere I look, my eyes are full of you.]

Jiang Ye: "..."

Holy! Mother! Of!

What the hell??! I was here to watch the drama, and it turns out my own house is the one collapsing?! How can it be this cliche?!

It was as if countless crows were cawing and flying over his head. His belly full of complaints instantly reached critical mass, and he nearly coughed up a mouthful of old blood.

Ye Cheng, who had just walked out, glanced expressionlessly at Gu Yanchen striking a pose at the bottom of the steps. Then she looked down at her phone, tapped her finger, and seemed to open a picture.

"..."

Ye Cheng was completely stunned.

She slowly turned her head, her gaze passing through the crowd and locking onto Jiang Ye, who was standing to the side, still foolishly holding up the banner.

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Ye Cheng looked at Jiang Ye's face, his mouth twitching wildly and his expression full of speechlessness, then scanned the mushy words on the banner in his hand... Her lips quirked. Under everyone's gaze, she calmly raised her phone, pointed it at Jiang Ye and the banner in his hand, and with a 'click,' recorded this historic moment.