Chapter 13

The two schools held a joint New Year's dance, and the auditorium was decorated with a profusion of flowers. The students were dressed in their finest attire, laughing and chatting, and amidst the elegant attire, she was the only one who stood out from the crowd, wearing her old lilac cheongsam.

She really didn't have any good clothes because she was financially tight and hadn't bought new clothes for two or three years.

She sat in the corner, not wanting to attract attention.

She didn't want to come originally because she didn't have any nice clothes, but since Xiaoshuang was coming, she couldn't not accompany her.

But this guy has disappeared.

She thought, since she was already here, she might as well go to the front and get a piece of cake.

Just as he was about to stand up, a dark figure came over.

"Wang Jiazhi, can I dance with you?"

She looked up and saw a boy she didn't recognize in front of her.

"No... I can't dance." She shook her head.

Almost at the same time, several boys came over and invited her to dance, and she was surrounded by them.

It would be rude to just get up and leave, but she really couldn't dance and didn't want to dance with someone who was making a living; it would be too embarrassing.

Wang Jiazhi thought, the only option is to leave.

"Wang Jiazhi, can I dance with you?"

It was Zhou Minlin. She smiled and nodded, "Okay."

The other boys walked away frustrated.

"Thank you very much. I just didn't know what to do."

Zhou Minlin wore a suit and tie today, the material looking high-end. He was already handsome, and this made him look even more gentle and elegant.

"You're welcome, it's nothing. I figured you'd come, too, but I didn't see you. You were sitting so far back."

As she spoke, Wang Jiazhi stepped hard on his foot. She really couldn't dance.

Zhou Minlin taught her how to dance, and he danced very well. I heard that Zhou Minlin came from a wealthy family.

At this time, she saw Xiaoshuang and Wen Runze dancing awkwardly not far away. They smiled and greeted her. She knew that they were extremely embarrassed, so they deliberately acted generous and fearless.

Obviously neither of them can dance. I don’t know how Xiaoshuang convinced Wen Runze. It’s true that love makes people crazy.

Zhou Minlin saw what she was thinking and said, "I heard they lost a bet and decided to just go for it. They seemed pretty happy about it."

Lai Xiujing and Ouyang were also dancing, their eyes fixed on them.

Lai Xiujin said: "She hooked up with another one. She is very selective and only looks for rich people."

Ouyang didn't say anything, but his eyes still showed disdain.

Kuang Yumin stood in the corner with a sharp and bleak look.

After the song, Wang Jiazhi seemed relieved and sat aside, not planning to dance anymore. This time, she was really embarrassed. She even stepped on Zhou Minlin's shoes and made them dirty. She felt really bad.

Lai Xiujin let go of Ouyang's hand, walked up to Kuang Yumin and said, "Won't you ask me to dance with you?"

Kuang Yumin said: "I can't dance."

"I can teach you."

He turned and walked away.

Ouyang came over and said, "Even if Wang Jiazhi wasn't there, he wouldn't like you. Don't be stupid."

Lai Xiujing rolled her eyes at him and went to find other boys. When the music started, she started dancing with another boy.

Zhou Minlin encouraged: "I'll teach you. Most people can't dance. There's nothing to be embarrassed about."

Wang Jiazhi shook her head.

"Try it. You're already dancing better."

Wang Jiazhi couldn't refuse Zhou Minlin, so she had to bite the bullet and learn it.

This time is indeed much better than before, and Zhou Minlin is also very patient and good at teaching.

Zhou Minlin said: "You already know how to dance, try a few more."

Wang Jiazhi smiled and said, "You're so patient in teaching me. I'm still a long way from mastering it."

Zhou Minlin said, "You really learn quickly. You're very flexible. I taught my sister for several days but she still couldn't learn it. But you learned it after just these two dances."

Wang Jiazhi recalled how he said when they first met: "Your body is so flexible, you must be a better dancer than others."

At the time, she blurted out: "I don't want that."

She was a little averse to dance halls because she felt it was awkward to hug and hold hands with a man she was not familiar with for so long.

At that time, I thought he must be socializing a lot, dancing with women by the waist, and treating her as that kind of person.

But after thinking about it, he also felt that she was being hypocritical, cheating on her husband behind his back, as if she was a chaste and heroic woman.

She was just thinking about the past when the clock suddenly struck twelve. The big ball in the middle of the auditorium opened, and the ribbons, sequins, and paper flowers inside poured out. The auditorium became even more joyous, filled with cheers, screams, and laughter.

Wang Jiazhi and Zhou Minlin were sitting under the bouquet, covered with ribbons and sequins.

Someone nearby laughed and said, "Look, they look like a bride and groom getting married."

After a while, a girl came over and said to Zhou Minlin, "Hello, can you please dance with me for the first dance of the New Year?"

Wang Jiazhi knew her; she was a prominent figure at the University of Hong Kong. She was said to be the daughter of a wealthy businessman, with stunning beauty and exceptional academic and professional abilities.

Today she wore a bright yellow dress with ruffled hem and oval collar. Her hair was styled in a Roman style, tied with a large yellow bow. A yellow rose adorned her chest, revealing a generous portion of her neck, perfectly showcasing her crystal-clear rhinestone necklace. The necklace consisted of a chain of small diamonds, adorned with a large heart-shaped pendant. Her earrings also featured matching small diamonds arranged in a heart shape. She shone with dazzling brilliance, like a fairytale princess, drawing admiration from those around her.

Zhou Minlin smiled and said, "I already have a dance partner."

Wang Jiazhi hurriedly said, "I can't dance anymore, you guys dance."

Then he quickly slipped away.

Zhou Minlin and Jin Qiaochu danced. They were both very good dancers, and the people around them consciously stopped dancing and formed a circle to appreciate their solo dance.

The two of them are really beautiful and rich and gorgeous.

A glamorous person like Jin Qiaochu is a perfect match for Zhou Minlin in dancing. I am dressed so poorly that it is really inappropriate for me to be his dance partner.

Xiao Shuang also came over with her hair and clothes covered in colorful ribbons and sequins, and said, "Look at how well they match. Their family background, looks, and talents are all very compatible."

Wang Jiazhi said, "Yes."

The dance ended late into the night. Everyone divided the big flower basket. She and Xiaoshuang each took a few flowers and went back to the dormitory together.

Wang Jiazhi said, "You're such a jerk! You said you wanted me to accompany you, but as soon as we got there, you disappeared and went to play with Wen Runze."

Xiao Shuang clasped her hands together and said with a smile, "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have left you alone."

Although I tried my best to clean it, there were still some sequins in my hair that I couldn't get rid of. The water in the bathroom had been cut off, so I could only wash my hair tomorrow.

I lay down on the bed and saw fireworks outside the window.

Wang Jiazhi thought to herself, "That's great! Everyone is so happy."