After stretching her arms and legs, Shen Xingsui began to prepare to massage Fu Jinxiao's shoulders.

Fu Jinxiao sat in the chair and simply said, "No need to rub, just a little pounding will do."

"Huh?" Shen Xingsui misunderstood, thinking that he didn't want her to come, so she explained, "It's okay, I've studied a little bit before, so you don't need to worry."

Fu Jinxiao sighed inwardly and said slowly, "Your hand is injured; it will hurt if you use too much force."

Shen Xingsui was stunned for a moment.

In fact, he himself had almost forgotten about it, but Fu Jinxiao had always remembered it.

Shen Xingsui said softly, "Actually, it's not that serious, it's just a minor injury."

Fu Jinxiao ignored him: "If you don't take good care of yourself, you'll regret it when you get seriously injured and have nowhere to cry."

Shen Xingsui remained suspiciously silent, thinking to herself, "You're such a hypocrite. Aren't you the number one person in the entertainment industry who doesn't take care of himself? Who else here can compare to you?"

Fu Jinxiao said slowly, "He's cursing me in his heart."

Shen Xingsui suddenly snapped back to reality. Feeling guilty, he panicked and stammered, "Ah? No, no..."

Fu Jinxiao raised an eyebrow noncommittally and smiled, "Then it seems I guessed right."

It took Shen Xingsui a moment to realize that she might have been tricked, and twice at that, with the same trick. She was immediately embarrassed and annoyed, and even her movements became a little heavier.

"hiss……"

Fu Jinxiao parted his lips slightly, feeling the pressure on his shoulder, and said slowly and deliberately, "Comrade Xiao Shen, you can't settle personal scores on official business."

Shen Xingsui blushed: "I didn't."

A smile flickered in Fu Jinxiao's eyes.

The two of them sat there idly bickering, while Zhang Chi, not far away, was applying ointment in a distressed manner, creating a somewhat comical scene that amused the audience.

"Haha, these two are having a really fun chat."

"It's so cute!"

"Although it seems like we're bickering and we don't mention love at all, every word we say is full of love."

"Waaah, I could watch this forever."

Fu Jinxiao didn't let Shen Xingsui take care of him all the time. Instead, he let Shen Xingsui rest after a while and started to say to her, "Your dancing today, both your movements and your state of mind, were too restrained."

Shen Xingsui was taken aback.

Meeting Fu Jinxiao's deep and calm eyes, the words that were about to come out were swallowed back. One second this person might be joking and laughing with you, but the next second his aura when he enters work mode will instantly bring you back to reality.

Fu Jinxiao leaned back in her chair, her posture languid, her gaze lightly falling on him, her voice neither deep nor low but very authoritative: "Are you too nervous, or do you not want to dance?"

Shen Xingsui was stumped by the question. He hesitated for a moment before answering, "I am a little nervous, but I have never danced before, especially this kind of traditional Chinese dance. So I'm afraid I won't do well, especially since it will be watched by the whole country and will affect the fate of our group. If I don't do well, it might mean you have to sleep in a tent with me."

After hearing this, Fu Jinxiao half-closed his eyes, as if he was briefly thinking about why. However, there was a strange sense of danger about the man when he wasn't smiling.

Shen Xingsui sat next to him, somewhat nervous.

quite a while

Fu Jinxiao glanced at him sideways, her voice slow and deliberate, and said only, "So it's a perfect opportunity to try, isn't that great?"

Shen Xingsui blinked blankly, somewhat dazed, and didn't quite follow his train of thought.

"Dance and song are actually not that different. You have the opportunity to be exposed to new scores and new ways of playing, which is not necessarily a bad thing." The afternoon sun shone through the gaps in the leaves onto him. He always gave him a lot of patience, speaking softly to the boy in front of him: "You managed to get away with it this time, but what about next time?"

It seems that a long time ago, Jian Xingsui had heard the same words. Fu Jinxiao always had a kind of spirit that was not afraid of difficulties and was not afraid of trouble. This kind of strength would sometimes infect Jian Xingsui.

Shen Xingsui said softly, "I can dance, okay..."

Fu Jinxiao smiled, his handsome face curving upwards: "I think you will."

Shen Xingsui's previously uneasy heart suddenly calmed down.

It was only much, much later that he realized how important it is to have someone who can reassure you when you encounter difficulties. When you are hesitant and wavering, it is so lucky to meet someone who is willing to give you a push to move forward.

...

Fu Jinxiao stood up and reached out to him: "Actually, being a female dancer isn't as difficult as you think. Come here."

Shen Xingsui walked to his side and handed him his hand. Fu Jinxiao held his hand and led him in the dance steps, saying slowly, "Hmm, don't pull your feet back too early here. The effect is the same if you turn slowly. Yes, turn around once, don't rush, pull back."

It's strange that I always struggled with the dance steps when I was with Zhang Chi, but with his guidance, I could get them right in one take.

Shen Xingsui was shocked after she finished dancing: "This, that's it?"

Fu Jinxiao stood there, looking at him with a leisurely air, and asked unhurriedly, "Do you still find it difficult?"

It's not difficult at all, okay?!

He was rather reserved before for three reasons: first, he had never danced as a female dancer before, so he was naturally a little nervous; second, he didn't coordinate well with Zhang Chi and kept failing, which put a lot of pressure on him; and third, he hadn't fully integrated himself into the role of the dancer. That's right, dance has a soul, and only by integrating with the spirit and emotions of the dance can one truly perform it well.

When Fu Jinxiao was guiding him, every step and every word she uttered was leading him into the dance.

He will gradually let go of his nervousness about female dancers and truly coexist with music and dance. In a sense, it's not that he's amazing, but that Fu Jinxiao is really strong! It's not scary for someone to be strong, what's scary is that he can also easily motivate his teammates.

Shen Xingsui was overjoyed, a bright smile spreading across her face as if a huge weight had been lifted from her heart. She bowed and said, "Thank you, Teacher Fu. You are truly amazing. Sending you a heart."

This is a very popular WeChat emoji recently.

Shen Xingsui imitated her gesture quite well, making a heart shape with her hands to express her gratitude. Coupled with her charming smile, she looked exceptionally cute.

The viewers in the live stream were also electrified:

"Trying to look cute is a foul!"

"You guys are showering us with too much sweetness today!"

"Aww, he's so cute."

"Lock those two up."

Fu Jinxiao raised her eyebrows slightly, without any excessive reaction on her face. She simply said, "No need to thank me. You just learn quickly. You can practice with Zhang Chi again later."

Shen Xingsui nodded, then hesitated and said, "Zhang Chi twisted his ankle and might need to rest for a while longer. Could you practice with me one more time?"

He was a little nervous when he asked the question.

He knew his request might be unreasonable, since Fu Jinxiao was sure he also had dance practice to do and it would be normal for him to refuse. But to his surprise, Fu Jinxiao said in a deep voice, "Sure."

Shen Xingsui was taken aback and looked up at him with some surprise.

But then Fu Jinxiao stood in front of her. The man's tall figure seemed to exude a sense of oppression. He bent down, a smile playing on his lips, and slowly said, "Give me another heart."

...

evening

Almost all the teams are ready.

Despite some casualties, their group has made the fastest progress so far.

Even earlier, the director had set the following rules: "The team that finishes their performance the earliest and completes the dance will win and receive points, which can be redeemed for your meals and accommodation tonight."

So even if it's just for a better life, performing as early as possible is something that must be done.

When Shen Xingsui arrived at the center of the square with the silk and satin, she saw that there seemed to be a group performing. It was Shen Xingchen and Tuya's group. Tuya was dancing the fairy dance and Shen Xingchen was dancing the drum dance. The two of them coordinated fairly well. Although the dance moves were a bit out of sync, including some off-beat moments and forgetting the moves, miraculously, they still managed to complete the entire dance smoothly.

Shen Xingchen wiped the sweat from her brow and said, "It really wasn't easy."

The production team gave it a score of "50 points".

Shen Xingchen was still a little unconvinced: "Only 50? Director, you guys are being a bit too stingy. How can you do things like this? At least give us some points out of friendship."

The director said calmly, "If it weren't for our friendship, we wouldn't even watch your dance, let alone the locals."

"..."

To kill someone is to destroy their spirit.

Although Shen Xingchen was resentful, she still stepped down from the stage.

Soon it was the turn of the next group in line, An Ran and Li Xu'an's group. He also danced the fairy dance. Because he had a solid dance foundation and had even studied traditional Chinese dance, he danced the fairy dance very beautifully. His steps were light and graceful, his movements were precise, and every move was full of charm.

Even the viewers in the live stream praised it:

"Ranran dances so beautifully."

"I have to say, An Ran is very suited to this type of dance."

"Beautiful."

"This is the first time I've ever thought that boys could look so good dancing the steps of women."

An Ran and his group were a great success, earning a score of 70 points. His dance performance made him stand out, and even the director praised it highly, saying that his dance was beautiful.

An Ran herself was happy.

Because he knew that another reason he became famous in his previous life was this fairy dance, and that he would be noticed by a director in a couple of days because he would perform the fairy dance again, this dance was his chance to turn his life around, and he absolutely could not miss it.

However, he was dumbfounded when Shen Xingsui's group went on stage.

It wasn't because he was forced to dance, but simply because Shen Xingsui danced the fairy dance exceptionally well. Although his dance foundation wasn't strong, his movements and postures clearly showed that he had received guidance. He coordinated very well with his partner, especially when his partner almost lost the beat, which Shen Xingsui cleverly resolved with a single move. The whole dance was so impressive because his previous dancing hadn't been particularly amazing, which made this dance all the more remarkable!

Even the director applauded: "Great, Sui Sui, you've improved so much!"

Other guests also offered encouragement:

"A scholar should be viewed with new eyes after three days of separation."

"Haha, your dancing has improved very quickly."

"Sui Sui, you surprised us."

"You danced really well, you weren't nervous at all, you were excellent."

Feeling a little embarrassed and shy after being praised by everyone, Shen Xingsui said, "Thank you."

Everyone was praising Shen Xingsui, which resulted in An Ran, who should have been in the limelight, being neglected. An Ran wasn't confident about this dance in his previous life, but fortunately, he was in the same group as Fu Jinxiao at that time, so he was instructed by Fu Jinxiao. However, he always thought that it was because he had high comprehension, but he didn't expect to underestimate Fu Jinxiao's ability. He could even enlighten a stubborn rock like Shen Xingsui!

An Ran was displeased, but she didn't show it.

Having experienced several setbacks, he now understands that he cannot confront things head-on; he must wait patiently for the right opportunity. If he acts rashly again, the consequences will be severe.

As she was thinking, An Ran suddenly caught sight of Zhang Chi not far away.

Upon closer inspection, An Ran noticed Zhang Chi standing in the corner watching Shen Xing Sui. The young man was clearly still young and didn't know how to hide his thoughts. An Ran immediately understood what was going on. Recalling the past, she realized that the Zhang family was actually very wealthy. Zhang Chi's mother was the vice president of a listed group, and she had recently learned that Zhang Chi had returned from studying music abroad and was planning to enter the entertainment industry.

An Ran's eyes darted around, and she leaned closer, saying, "Zhang Chi, it's been a long time! We used to be classmates!"

Zhang Chi suddenly saw An Ran and became somewhat wary. He didn't like An Ran very much, so he wanted to keep his distance and simply said politely, "Hello, An Ran."

An Ran understood his meaning but wasn't angry. She simply stood next to Zhang Chi and said, "Look, Sui Sui and Teacher Fu have a good relationship, right?"

Zhang Chi stiffened for a moment, then said, "Hmm...it's pretty good."

Seeing that the cameraman wasn't following her, An Ran smiled and said, "I'm so envious. You know that Sui Sui has always liked Teacher Fu. Now it's like her wish has come true."

Zhang Chi felt a little down after hearing this, but he could only offer his blessings: "Yes, I hope you will be happy every year."

Seeing that he had taken the bait, An Ran pretended to sigh and said, "It's a pity that Sui Sui is still single. I wonder when his happiness will come."

Zhang Chi was taken aback, somewhat surprised: "Sui Sui is still single?"

He thought they were together.

An Ran nodded: "Yes, Teacher Fu said that if he had a boyfriend, he would definitely go public with it, but he doesn't, which means Sui Sui is still single. I think Teacher Fu probably just sees him as a student. Sigh, it's just a pity for Sui Sui..."

Zhang Chi frowned upon hearing this.

He had already given up, but if the two of them didn't end up together, wouldn't he have a chance?

While it's true that Fu Jinxiao is very strong, with his wealth and status, he might actually look down on Shen Xingsui. Maybe it's just a momentary impulse on her part?

Zhang Chi's eyes gradually brightened.

Seeing that her goal had been achieved, An Ran said, "I'm going back now. The director will probably call us to gather soon. We were just chatting casually, so don't take it to heart."

Zhang Chi snapped out of his reverie and nodded casually.

Not far away, the production team was assigning rooms based on the scores of each group. Shen Xingsui, Fu Jinxiao, An Ran, Li Xu'an, and Shen Xingchen all had high scores and were assigned relatively good rooms that were close to each other. It was already late, and everyone was exhausted after a long day and had no desire to continue playing around. As soon as the recording ended, they prepared to go back to rest.

evening

Shen Xingsui had just finished washing up and was about to rest when there was a knock on the door. She asked, somewhat puzzled, "Who is it?"

A familiar voice came from outside the door: "It's me."

Shen Xingsui recognized Fu Jinxiao's voice and quickly went to open the door. Upon seeing him, she couldn't help but smile: "Teacher Fu?"

Fu Jinxiao nodded: "I'm not asleep yet."

Shen Xingsui responded, then asked with some confusion, "I just finished washing up and was about to go to sleep. Why are you here?"

"What else could it be?" Fu Jinxiao looked down at him. "Did you put medicine on your hands after you finished washing up?"

Shen Xingsui was stumped by the question, and he said somewhat awkwardly, "No."

Fu Jinxiao knew this simpleton wouldn't take care of himself, so she took the first-aid kit into the house and said, "Don't take it lightly just because it's a small wound, especially for someone who plays the piano. It will be too late if something happens."

Shen Xingsui sat obediently in the chair: "I was wrong."

Fu Jinxiao opened the medicine box, put everything in order, and then said, "Give me your hand."

Shen Xingsui stretched out his hand. The wound from earlier that day was still red. He hadn't expected the splinter to hurt so much. In fact, it was still throbbing slightly, so he was frowning as he applied the medicine.

Fu Jinxiao glanced at him: "Let's see if you dare to be careless next time."

Just as Shen Xingsui was about to say no, he heard another knock on the door. He was a little nervous. Although he didn't know who it was, it was really late at night. If someone saw him in the room with Fu Jinxiao, the staff would definitely gossip about it. If it was a guest, it would be even worse, and there would be a huge misunderstanding.

Shen Xingsui was a little anxious and pointed to the curtain inside the room: "Teacher Fu, please go inside and wait for me for a while."

Sitting in the chair, Fu Jinxiao raised an eyebrow: "What's there to be ashamed of?"

Shen Xingsui knew he wouldn't care, but she was anxious, so she reached out and gently tugged at his sleeve, even speaking in a slightly coquettish tone: "Please go inside and stay for a while, otherwise it will be troublesome if people gossip."

Fu Jinxiao thought he was actually hoping to be gossiped about, but he couldn't resist Shen Xingsui's pleading and finally agreed.

It's ironic, really. Before, those minor celebrities would rush to ride his coattails and try to create scandals with him. Now, they're offering themselves up, only to be rejected.

Shen Xingsui, of course, did not understand Fu Yingdi's complicated feelings. She tidied herself up before opening the door.

Zhang Chi, who was waiting outside the door, was getting a little impatient. He smiled when he saw Shen Xingsui and said, "It's me, Suisui."

What is he doing here so late?

Although Shen Xingsui was a little suspicious, she still went to open the door and looked at Zhang Chi outside, saying softly, "Why are you here? Is there something you need?"

Zhang Chi was carrying a basket in his hand: "I've come to bring you some things."

After thinking it over, Shen Xingsui decided to let the person in.

Zhang Chi put the basket aside and took out some local specialties and stir-fried dishes: "I heard that it's not easy for you to film the show, and you don't eat much at night. This is my sister's specialty, and I brought it here for you to try."

Shen Xingsui quickly said, "You're too kind, I'm not hungry."

Zhang Chi's tone was somewhat pleading: "You're welcome. Aren't we good friends, Sui Sui? I know I've done wrong things before. I said I owe you an apology, so consider this my compensation to you, okay? This is something I can do for you, please don't refuse."

Shen Xingsui fell silent.

Just when Zhang Chi thought he had agreed, Shen Xingsui only showed a faint smile and said, "There's no need to talk about apologizing. I don't care about the past anymore."

Zhang Chi was slightly stunned.

Shen Xingsui concluded, "It's all in the past."

He seemed to be talking about things from the past, but his gentle and clear eyes, when looking at Zhang Chi, no longer held the same intimate expression as before. So it was as if he was also saying to him that it was all in the past, a chapter turned over, whether it was about events or people.

Zhang Chi felt a pang of sadness. He finally remembered the purpose of his visit today, and continued, "Sui Sui, whatever happened in the past is in the past. As long as we're doing well now, that's enough. I'm happy to see you doing well, so consider this meal my treat to celebrate."

Shen Xingsui couldn't persuade him otherwise, so she had no choice but to nod in agreement and prepare to eat a few bites.

Zhang Chi breathed a sigh of relief when he saw him start eating. He also ate a little and casually asked, "Have you thought about marriage when you've been dating all these years?"

Shen Xingsui paused with his chopsticks, then gently shook his head: "No."

Zhang Chi was secretly pleased, but outwardly he said, "Haven't you considered it?"

Shen Xingsui had considered it, so he said directly, "Feelings are not something I can decide. When I meet someone suitable and I like them, I will naturally consider it."

Seeing his reaction, Zhang Chi finally managed to get to the point: "So, do you still like... him?"

Shen Xingsui stopped eating. This question was too sensitive, especially since the person in question was still inside!

Zhang Chi saw that he was sad because he didn't answer, and thought that Sui Sui must still like Fu Jin Xiao.

“Sui Sui, I think you’re just too stubborn sometimes.” Zhang Chi finally couldn’t help but start advising, “Actually, I think you should broaden your horizons, look at the world more, and see more of the other people. Although I admit that Fu Jin Xiao is indeed very capable, you can’t just look at the surface. The entertainment industry is so chaotic. He’s been in it for years, he’s seen all sorts of things. Actually, the industry is very messy. I’ve heard that many people play dirty tricks. You can know a person’s face but not their heart…”

Shen Xingsui coughed a few times, signaling Zhang Chi to stop talking.

Who knew Zhang Chi thought Shen Xingsui had taken it to heart, and he became even more enthusiastic: "Sui Sui, I'm really not lying to you. I've heard before that although Fu Jinxiao doesn't seem to have any scandals, there are a lot of people in the industry who are after him. There have even been photos of female celebrities leaving his hotel room before, especially on ordinary days. These are just the ones that have been photographed. There are even more that haven't been photographed. Let me tell you..."

Shen Xingsui was stunned. He didn't expect Zhang Chi to be so outspoken. When he saw Fu Jinxiao slowly walking out from behind Zhang Chi, he became even more anxious and hurriedly tried to salvage the situation for Zhang Chi: "Don't say anything. Teacher Fu shouldn't be that kind of person. Zhang Chi, you must have just believed the rumors. Don't believe such things in the future."

Zhang Chi, however, thought he was doubting him: "Sui Sui, why don't you believe me? How could something like this be false? People like them have messy private lives. I would never lie to you!"