It's not too late to meet in the book

As the festival reached its climax, the stage lights shone brightly, and every class was eager to showcase their meticulously crafted work. Lei Xiaoyue and Lin Yuxuan led their classmates to the wings of the stage, their hearts beating in sync with the lights, a mixture of nervousness and excitement. They knew this was the crucial moment to showcase the fruits of their labor.

"Are you ready, everyone?" Lei Xiaoyue asked softly, her eyes sweeping across every student's face, trying to catch any trace of uneasiness or tension.

"We're ready!" the students answered in unison. Although their voices trembled slightly, their determination and confidence could not be ignored.

However, just before they were about to go on stage, something unexpected happened. They discovered that another class had also created a project very similar to theirs, featuring mechanical and painting elements. This discovery instantly made the students' hearts rise to their throats, and tension and anxiety began to spread throughout the group.

"What should we do, Xiaoyue? Their project is too similar to ours." Lin Yuxuan said in a low voice, his brows furrowed, obviously troubled by this sudden competitor.

Lei Xiaoyue took a deep breath and tried to calm herself. She knew that at this moment, any panic or retreat would be fatal. "Yuxuan, don't worry. We've been preparing for so long and put in so much effort. We can't give up just because of this. We must believe in our project, our innovation, and our unique characteristics."

She turned to the students and said, "Everyone, I know you're nervous and worried right now. But please remember, our project is more than just a simple combination of mechanics and painting. It carries our hard work and creativity, and is the result of our joint efforts. As long as we can confidently showcase our unique characteristics, we will surely win the audience's recognition."

As the students listened to Lei Xiaoyue's words, their uneasiness gradually dissipated, replaced by a strong fighting spirit and confidence. They knew that Lei Xiaoyue was right, and their project had its own unique charm and value.

When the host announced their class's turn to present, the students took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage in unison. The stage lights instantly illuminated their figures, and the audience's eyes were all focused on them.

Lei Xiaoyue stood in the center of the stage and introduced their project to the audience with a smile: "Hello everyone, our project is called 'Symphony of Machinery and Art.' It combines the precision of machinery with the beauty of painting, aiming to demonstrate the perfect fusion of technology and art."

Following her introduction, the students began to demonstrate the various parts of their projects in an orderly manner. The mechanical structures slowly operated to the accompaniment of music, and the paintings shone brightly under the light. The audience was deeply captivated by the scene before them, casting awe-inspiring glances.

However, halfway through their presentation, a class with a similar project took the stage. Their work was equally impressive and captivating. The audience began to whisper and compare the two projects.

Faced with the challenge from their competitors, Lei Xiaoyue and Lin Yuxuan did not panic. They knew that at this time, they needed to show their confidence and innovative spirit.

"Students, don't be influenced by their projects," Lei Xiaoyue whispered. "We should focus on our own presentations and showcase our uniqueness and creativity. Remember, our projects are irreplaceable."

The students' fighting spirit was boosted by Lei Xiaoyue's words. They began to present their projects with greater dedication, each movement filled with confidence and passion.

As time passed, the two project presentations drew to a close. The audience began to vote, choosing the project they considered the best. Lei Xiaoyue, Lin Yuxuan, and their classmates waited anxiously for the results.

Finally, when the host announced that their class had received the highest number of votes, the entire stage erupted in excitement. The students cheered, and Lei Xiaoyue and Lin Yuxuan hugged each other tightly, tears glistening in their eyes as they watched their hard work and dedication finally pay off.

"We did it!" Lei Xiaoyue said excitedly, "This is the result of everyone's joint efforts. Thank you for letting me feel the power of teamwork and the charm of innovation."

"Yes, Xiaoyue." Lin Yuxuan was also deeply moved. "This experience has made me deeply realize how important self-confidence and innovative spirit are when facing competition. As long as we dare to challenge and innovate, we will definitely be able to create our own glory."

At this moment, the lights on the stage became even brighter, as if celebrating them, and the audience stood up and applauded, cheering for their wonderful performance and perseverance.

"Classmates, you're amazing!" a familiar voice called out as the teacher approached them. "I'm so proud of you. You've not only showcased your talent and creativity, but also your confidence and courage in facing competition. This is a treasure more valuable than any award."

"Thank you, teacher!" Lei Xiaoyue said on behalf of the students, "We will continue to work hard and create more wonderful things!"

"Yes, we will keep working hard!" The students echoed in unison. Their voices echoed on the stage, as if they had penetrated the boundaries of time and space and spread to a broader future.