Chapter 56

Military Uniform Yu Fuli

What appeared before Yu Fuli was a well-designed, heavy-quality black and gold military uniform.

With a deep black base, the placket, epaulettes, cuffs, and even every button are meticulously outlined and embellished with delicate gold threads or metal ornaments that are brilliant yet understated.

The tailoring is clean and crisp, and the lines have an indescribable elegance. Even when it is just hanging quietly, it exudes a silent majesty and nobility.

Without a doubt, this is not a mass-produced item, but a meticulously crafted and expensive custom-made garment.

Qiaoqi was clearly very satisfied with this outfit. She carefully held the hanger, a hint of pride on her face: "How about it? Not bad, right? I begged my dad for a long time to borrow this treasure from his collection of theatrical costumes."

Her father is a renowned director in the empire, whose works have won numerous awards. This is probably why Qiaoqi was able to mobilize such a professional filming team and location.

This military uniform is very likely the attire of an important character in a major film or television production, carrying its own story and aura.

Unable to refuse, Yu Fuli had no choice but to accept the heavy military uniform and walk into the changing room next door.

The changing room was equally spacious and even luxuriously decorated, but the door lock seemed to be malfunctioning and could not be fully locked.

He didn't pay much attention and pulled the heavy blackout curtains closed.

The process of changing clothes went more smoothly than he had expected.

As he fastened the last gold buckle and adjusted his crisp shoulder line, a strange sense of fit enveloped his entire body.

These clothes fit too well.

It's not just about the perfect fit in size, but also about a subtle harmony in temperament, as if this outfit, with its cool and luxurious feel, was meant for him.

He paused for a moment before lifting the curtain and going out.

The quiet conversation that had been taking place inside was abruptly cut off by an invisible force in that instant.

All eyes were drawn to him, and the only sound in the air was the low hum of the camera equipment.

The gentle and scholarly air that originally belonged to Teacher Yu was completely reshaped by this black and gold military uniform.

The deep black made his skin appear even paler, while the shimmering gold lines flowed smoothly along his tall and slender body, creating an alluring silhouette. The narrow waist and clean cut clearly revealed the lean yet powerful shoulders, back, waist, and legs that were usually hidden by loose clothing.

Against this stark backdrop, his face exuded a coldness quite different from his usual demeanor. The contours of his brow bone and nose were accentuated by the light and shadow, his jawline was taut, and his lips were a perfectly natural, subtle blush.

What's most striking is her eyes. Perhaps influenced by the atmosphere of the clothing, or perhaps just a coincidence of the lighting angle, the usual gentle smile fades away, settling into a deep, still gaze. When her eyes sweep across, they carry an unintentional yet breathtaking aura.

He possessed an aloofness and majesty befitting a superior, yet his striking good looks and alluring charm combined to create a paradoxical and fatal attraction.

A dangerous balance is achieved in him, a balance between glamour and aloofness, restraint and tension.

Qiao Qi's mouth was agape, and the tablet in her hand almost slipped from her grasp, but Lin Xun, who was next to her, caught it with lightning speed.

She took a deep breath, her eyes shining brightly, and murmured, "I knew it... I knew it! This dress was made for you, teacher!"

Lin Xun stared blankly, forgetting to move. The dazzling black and gold figure was reflected deep in his pupils, and some emotion flashed through his mind so quickly that it was hard to catch.

Yu Fuli himself seemed somewhat surprised. He raised his hand uncomfortably, his fingertips brushing against the cool metal epaulettes. This subtle movement caused several students in charge of lighting to subconsciously adjust the beams, making the golden tassels flash at his fingertips.

"Is it ready?" he asked, breaking the silence in the room.

"It's possible, it's possible..." Qiaoqi rested her chin on her hand, her gaze sweeping over Yu Fuli like the most discerning artist, her brows slightly furrowed. "But I feel like something crucial is missing. Hmm..."

Her gaze finally settled on the simple black hair tied up at the back of Yu Fuli's head.

In a flash, her eyes lit up.

"That's it! It's the one!"

Before she could finish speaking, she had already taken a step forward, and before Yu Fuli could react, she reached out and precisely grabbed the dark hairband used to tie her hair, and without hesitation, pulled it downwards—

The force binding her hair suddenly disappeared.

In an instant, her thick, black hair, as black as raven feathers, was freed from its restraints and cascaded down the lines of her shoulders and neck, like splashed ink or silk, instantly covering her crisp epaulets and back.

A few strands of hair even brushed against his hard jawline, falling down to the cold metal buckle on his chest.

This sudden change had a revolutionary effect.

The almost awe-inspiring coldness and majesty bestowed by that black and gold military uniform were instantly diluted, harmonized, and even... reversed by that suddenly loose, thick black hair.

The soft sheen and casually falling curls of his hair strangely softened his overly sharp facial features. His previously unapproachable aura of authority was now mixed with an indescribable, almost fragile, and exquisite beauty.

The light and shadow brushed across his profile, illuminating a few stray strands of hair that fell beside his temples, and making his eyes, which were slightly widened in surprise, appear even brighter.

The face beneath her long, flowing hair, set against the backdrop of her impeccably tailored military uniform, created a striking contrast.

Qiao Qi held her breath, took a half step back, and murmured in an almost dreamlike voice:

"...He's simply a prodigy."

His messy black hair fell over his shoulders, softening the absolute coldness of the military uniform that symbolized power and discipline.

At this moment, he no longer looked like an unassailable commander, but rather more like someone forced to don armor, forcing a show of authority, yet inside he was soft and fragile, even... faintly revealing a kind of vulnerable, easily bullied, or a stunning prey disguised as a hunter.

The entire filming location was completely silent; everyone was captivated by this sudden, almost magical transformation.

Immediately, Qiao Qi jumped up and down, her voice rising with excitement, even cracking: "Yes! That's it! This is the feeling I want! A sense of fragility! A fragile beauty! The ultimate contradiction between this and the powerful feel of military uniforms!"

She instantly entered a highly excited work mode, speaking rapidly like a machine gun: "Lighting team! Soften the main light on the left, I want that morning light effect filtered through mist! Add a harder rim light on the right, just enough to outline the curves of the hair and shoulders, don't make it too bright! Get the reflectors on, focus on brightening the shadows on his jawline and neck, make them translucent, not completely black!"

"Cinema! Zoom in! First, a close-up of his face! Capture that fleeting change in his eyes! Yes, that sudden, slightly bewildered look!"

Qiaoqi grabbed a spare camera, knelt down, and searched for an angle to look up. "Teacher! Don't move! Just keep the posture and expression you had when I pulled off your hairband! Turn your face slightly to the side, yes! Look down, don't focus too much, just space out, imagine... um, imagine the brief moment of disorientation after being damaged in battle!"

Yu Fuli was surrounded by her instructions and subconsciously obeyed.

He tilted his head slightly, lowered his eyelashes, and his gaze fell on a point in the void. His long, loose hair slid across his cheek with the movement, bringing a slight tickle.

"Crack! Crack, click!"

The sound of camera shutters immediately filled the air as cameras from different angles faithfully captured this fleeting, complex expression.

Yu Fuli felt a little uncomfortable. In fact, he was not used to this feeling of being completely passive and molded, especially being asked to portray a certain vulnerable emotion.