Chapter 35: Dancing with Lu Jingqing

Lu Chi quickly noticed that there were two more people in the center of the dance floor.

Su Yun Jiao and a strange man were dancing in the center of the dance floor, looking quite intimate.

Su Yun Jiao occasionally smiled at that man, and he was patiently teaching her to dance.

Seeing this, Lu Chi felt his heart tighten with discomfort.

Su Yun Jiao could show such a smile to other men.

Only not with him.

"Step with the left foot."

The man smiled and then said to Su Yun Jiao, "Just like that."

Su Yun Jiao used to be interested in dancing, but Lu Mu told her that only improper girls would learn to dance.

A truly honest and proper girl should hurry to get married after graduation—that's what matters.

Su Yun Jiao still remembered that in her previous life, Lu Mu had found many examples, such as the noble ladies around her, who were all content to stay at home as full-time housewives.

At that time, Lu Mu said that being a housewife meant a life that was not only affluent but also fulfilling.

But thinking back to her previous life, where she depended on a man, the outcome was being cruelly abandoned.

Su Yun Jiao found it funny.

Lu Mu saying those things was merely to better control her.

Not because she genuinely cared for her.

"Is that so?"

"Yes."

The man gentlemanly put his arm around Su Yun Jiao's waist.

Lu Jingqing nearby saw this scene, but his face showed no other expression.

Secretary Li beside them said, "I didn't expect Miss Su to learn dancing so quickly, but... Miss Su didn't say she liked Boss Lu? If anyone should teach Miss Su to dance, I think it should be Boss Lu you."

Lu Jingqing glanced at the secretary beside him and lightly said, "Letting her learn dancing outside is also fine."

There's a free foreign guest dance instructor, not bad-looking; this little girl must already be thrilled in her heart, right?

Really, a girl who falls in love with everyone she meets.

"Go tell Jiao Jiao not to dance too long."

"Huh?"

Secretary Li blinked: "Didn't Boss Lu just say it's fine to let Miss Su learn dancing outside?"

Lu Jingqing suddenly glanced at Secretary Li.

The secretary who was glanced at immediately lowered his head and said, "Yes, I'll go tell Miss Su right away."

After saying that, Secretary Li walked toward the inside of the dance floor.

Seeing Su Yun Jiao still learning which foot to step with first, Secretary Li could only politely communicate in a foreign language to the man dancing with Su Yun Jiao: "Sorry, our master invites Miss Su over for a moment; you can continue your dance next time."

The man didn't refuse; instead, he politely extended a hand, inviting Su Yun Jiao over.

Su Yun Jiao, having sweated a bit from dancing just now, asked, "Did Brother Jingqing call me for something?"

"Or perhaps Miss Su should go ask herself."

Anyway, he thought their master wasn't too pleased.

They all knew that the first dance at the event should be with the person one likes most.

Miss Su had only said a few days ago that she liked their Boss Lu, yet today's first dance was with a foreign kid instead.

Isn't this a case of changing affection upon seeing something new?

Secretary Li only dared to mutter that in his heart; he didn't actually say it out loud.

By the time Su Yun Jiao approached, Lu Jingqing had just finished discussing with a foreign guest.

"Brother Jingqing, did you call me?"

Su Yun Jiao stepped forward.

Lu Jingqing saw that Su Yun Jiao had sweated from dancing.

He raised an eyebrow and asked, "Tired from dancing?"

"A little, but it's still fun; this is my first time dancing socially."

Su Yun Jiao's face was full of smiles.

Lu Jingqing saw that Su Yun Jiao liked dancing, so he set down his champagne, walked up to her, and extended a hand: "Let me see how you've learned."

Su Yun Jiao looked at the hand Lu Jingqing extended toward her.

In an instant.

Su Yun Jiao thought she was mistaken.

"A cold ice block wants to dance with her?"

"She isn't dreaming, is she?"

Su Yun Jiao hesitantly placed her hand on Lu Jingqing's hand.

Lu Jingqing then led Su Yun Jiao to the center of the dance floor.

At that moment, there weren't many people in the dance floor, so Su Yun Jiao and Lu Jingqing stood out somewhat.

Su Yun Jiao didn't dare to look into Lu Jingqing's eyes: "Do you feel... that us dancing together is a bit strange?"

"Huh?"

"Well... it's a bit strange."

Su Yun Jiao lowered her head.

Lu Jingqing seemed not to have heard Su Yun Jiao's words, and he lightly said, "You've learned well."

After just one look, Su Yun Jiao had memorized every dance step.

Lu Jingqing said, "Looks like you have a pretty good teacher."

……

She wasn't sure if it was her imagination, but Su Yun Jiao always felt there was something behind Lu Jingqing's words.

Others dance well, but Jingqing brother, you… are a bit lacking.

What did you say?

... I didn't, I didn't say anything.

Su Yun Jiao didn't look at Lu Jingqing's eyes.

Actually, Lu Jingqing's dancing is fine, not too bad, but it's clear he hasn't danced much.

So on several occasions, Su Yun Jiao actually guessed the beat correctly, while Lu Jingqing's dancing was just average.

Su Yun Jiao only dared to mutter to herself in her heart; when she looked up, she happened to see Lu Jingqing looking down at her.

Su Yun Jiao immediately looked away.

Just average dancing!

Just average!

Miss Su, let me teach you—whether you dance well or not doesn't matter; what matters is who you dance with.

Lu Jingqing's voice carried a smile.

That smile made Su Yun Jiao lose herself for a moment.

Not far away, Lu Chi's gaze continually rested on Su Yun Jiao.

He and Su Yun Jiao grew up together, and he knows everyone around her.

Su Yun Jiao and Lu Jingqing had only met a couple of times during holidays.

She's only been staying at Lu Jingqing's house for a few days—when did their relationship become so good?

Lu Chi! I told you to watch over Jiao Jiao—what are you doing?

Lu Mu had seen since earlier that a guest invited Su Yun Jiao to dance.

But Lu Chi showed no reaction, and didn't know to take the initiative to invite Su Yun Jiao.

Lu Chi furrowed his brows: "I'm watching her—if she wants to dance with someone, let her dance; I really don't know what's embarrassing."

Su Yun Jiao had never learned to dance.

Never having learned to dance, yet daring to join a social dance in such a setting—she'll surely embarrass herself sooner or later.

But Lu Chi didn't notice that many people's gazes were on Su Yun Jiao and Lu Jingqing.

They even clapped and cheered for the two of them.

Lu Chi looked up, and only then noticed that Su Yun Jiao had actually been dancing well since earlier.

And she had only learned it once.

Suddenly, Lu Chi recalled that when they were young, Su Yun Jiao had once said she wanted to learn dance.

But in the end… why didn't she learn?

Lu Chi couldn't quite remember.

What was the reason again?