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[FADE IN]

INT. WANG ANCESTRAL SHRINE - NIGHT

Shixiang enters the main hall of the temple, where a grandious altar stands at the center, adorned with offerings and lit candles. He kneels before the altar, bowing his head deep to the ground in respect.

ANGLE ON: ALTAR

The altar is simple but carefully maintained, with a statue of a deity standing at the center, its serene expression offering a sense of calm and reassurance.

CLOSE-UP: SHIXIANG KNEELING

Shixiang closes his eyes, taking a moment to collect himself. The silence of the temple surrounds him, offering a brief respite from the weight of his decisions.

WIDE SHOT: SHIXIANG AT THE ALTAR

The camera slowly pulls back, revealing the entire hall, with Shixiang as the lone figure kneeling before the altar. The temple, though small, feels vast and empty, a space where he can contemplate the path he has chosen.

[FADE OUT]

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