Chapter 176 Dreamlike

Warm applause rang out in the 'venue', and everyone couldn't help but cheer for the gorgeous dance and performance. Many people were even tempted to buy a piece of exquisite porcelain in the venue.

After bowing to express their gratitude, the miko girl in the pool slowly withdrew and walked into the lounge on the side of the venue under the protection of several staff members in the venue.

"It's over. I really want to watch it for a while." Mel was a little reluctant.

"Such a performance is very tiring, because it is very important that there can be no mistakes, so the mind must be highly concentrated." Heshia had seen her mother's performance in the memory chip and understood it very well.

"Heshia, do you want to buy it? These porcelains are good for storing things." Mel is more familiar with Lianhong Porcelain Academy.

"Although it looks like a small bottle, it is actually a space-type prop that can store a large amount of liquid."

"Only liquid, not solid?" The girl was puzzled.

"Yes, because the space created inside is random and rugged, and it may be constantly deforming and twisting, so it can only store liquids and gases." Meier took Heshia to a stall in the venue, where there was a detailed introduction.

In the interstellar era, space-type storage props are still rare, even if they can only store liquids and gases, the price is not cheap.

Looking at the slightly exaggerated seven-digit price, Heshia shook her head. No wonder the products of this school did not sell well. It seems that the cost can never be reduced.

However, although the functional extraordinary creation porcelain is too expensive, other decorative porcelain is not expensive. Many students in the venue will also buy one or two small pendants as souvenirs.

"Just this Pisces cup." Meier picked up a translucent cup, and the two sides of it were outlined with extremely fine painted fish chasing each other.

"Which one does Heshia want?" Then she asked again, and it seemed that she was ready to spend money on her friend again.

"I want the fish tank with white porcelain and red lotus." Thinking of the silly fish in the dormitory, Heshia thought about changing its nest.

"Okay, a total of 860 federal coins. Do you want us to deliver it to your residence directly by express delivery?"

"Yes, otherwise I won't be able to go out and play today." Mel nodded and asked the clerk to help pack it, and then filled in the address of Yuanting.

"So you are Yuanting's classmates. Are you freshmen? I haven't seen you before." The young man in work clothes looked at the two curiously.

Yuanting Academy only enrolls 300 students each year, which is not a very large academy. In addition, the academies in the North District are concentrated, and there are various social activities. Everyone is familiar with each other.

"Yes." After being asked, Mel was a little embarrassed and covered his face with the gray moon cat in his hand.

"Ahaha, it's a shy schoolmate. Hello, my name is Li Ming. In fact, our academy has a good relationship with Yuanting Academy. We have cooperated several times in the past two years, but you just came and don't know." Just as the clerk was talking to the two people cordially, the people in the queue behind him were a little anxious. Seeing this, he had to quickly end the conversation.

"But there are so many people here, I may not be able to take care of you for a while. Why don't you go sit in the backstage lounge? There are several senior students there. Oh, senior Luo Fuyu who performed just now is also there."

When Mel heard that he could meet the witch girl who performed just now, he didn't care about being shy or embarrassed, and happily agreed.

Seeing that she agreed, Li Ming called the classmate next to him and asked him to help the two of them lead the way.

"Xiaoxiao, take them in and sit for a while. They are Yuanting's classmates."

"Huh? Oh, okay." The girl was just introducing the porcelain on the shelf to the people next to her, so she asked the classmate next to her to continue introducing it, and she came over.

She has a chestnut-gold ponytail, is slightly taller than Heshia, and looks about 17-18 years old.

"Come with me, both of you." As she said that, she led the two of them into the maze of porcelain, turned a few corners in it, walked into the innermost part, and opened the door.

There were five people in the lounge. One of them was the witch who performed just now. She was sitting in front of the dressing mirror and putting on makeup. There was a companion beside her to help her take care of her hair and clothes. A classmate was sleeping on the sofa inside, and occasionally snoring could be heard. The remaining two sat on the sofa and chatted, talking about where to go to play later.

"I'm coming in." Before pushing the door, Xiaoxiao knocked on the door, and then led the two people into the lounge, which also attracted the attention of several people in the room.

"These two are classmates of Yuanting. They come here to rest now." Although they were curious about the students of Yuanting who appeared here, everyone in the room did not object, but was a little curious.

After bringing the two people in, Xiaoxiao completed the task and left, leaving only the two people sitting awkwardly. Fortunately, the girl dressed as a witch inside had almost finished combing her hair. She stood up and walked over to sit down.

"Are you freshmen in the first grade?" She had long hair like smoky silk, and her hands were clasped in front of her. She was dignified and quiet. This temperament made Heshia think of her mother.

"Yes, but how did you tell that?" The two were curious.

"It's normal. First of all, it's your height, and secondly, your innocent and pure expressions." As she spoke, the senior covered her face and chuckled. The half of her finger revealed under her snow-white sleeves was white and attractive.

"It's probably only like this in the first year. The senior students in your academy are all very smart. Last time I went to your place to choose a snow cat, but you offered me a very high price." As she spoke, the senior remembered something and took out a bell tied with a red rope from her sleeve and shook it gently.

Soon, a meow came from the top of a cabinet in the room, and then a big cat with a snow-white body and smooth and long fur jumped down, trotted a few steps on the ground, and jumped into Luo Fuyu's arms.

Although it was only at the level of Sequence 2, the appearance and fur color of this snow cat were undoubtedly top-grade. No wonder the seniors at home would offer a high price.

"When you are in your second or third year, you will gradually come into contact with the industries run by the academy and deal with many outsiders. You will also mature quickly." Luo Fuyu rubbed the chin of the white cat in his arms while talking to the two about the situation of the academy in the North District.

Unlike the colleges and universities in the South District that focus on learning and research, most of the academies in the North District focus more on vocational education. In high school, you will gradually come into contact with the industries related to the academy, and then under the guidance of teachers and the cooperation of classmates, you will begin to learn how to run a business and make a living.

Education in the interstellar age is different from education in the information age on ancient Earth. Because of the assistance of extraordinary knowledge and immersive memory images, basic education often ends in junior high school. Moreover, because there is no traditional college entrance examination screening, there is no need to repeatedly carve and torture on those basic knowledge. Most people enter high school and start to learn vocational education, just like the universities in the information age on Earth. It is also four years. In the third and fourth grades of high school, many students spend half of their time working instead of studying.

Of course, these are just entry-level professions. If it is a high-level profession, you have to go to university for further study, but the Federation does not stipulate that you must go directly to university after graduating from high school. You can work for two years first and then go to university. This is very free, provided that you can pass the admission threshold set by each university.

"Speaking of industry, there will be a lot of new clothes on display at the Twelve Singles Academy today. I also want to go and see it, but because of the performance, I can't leave at will." She shook her head and felt a little sorry.

After that, the three chatted for a while. Heshia and Mel felt that they had rested enough and prepared to get up and leave.

"Let me take you down. Without a guide, you'll probably have to go around several times before you can find the exit of the maze outside." Luo Fuyu put down the white cat in her arms and walked towards the door.

At this moment, the door suddenly opened and a figure rushed in in a hurry.

"Senior Fuyu, hurry up!" As soon as she entered the room, she bumped into Luo Fuyu.

With a thud, the two of them fell on the cabinet beside them, knocking down the porcelain vase on it and hitting Luo Fuyu and her.

The porcelain vase shattered all over the floor, but this was still a small matter. The serious thing was that one of the fragments scratched Luo Fuyu's forehead, leaving a blood mark, and a trace of blood seeped out, even ruining her makeup.

"Ah, Senior Fuyu, are you okay?" The figure on the ground helped Luo Fuyu stand up. It was Xiaoxiao who had just brought the two in.

"Why are you so anxious?" Luo Fuyu pressed her forehead lightly with one hand, looking at the blood on her fingertips, knowing that she was scratched.

"This is because a wealthy businessman came outside. He said he was very interested in our school's porcelain and wanted to ask you to perform again. If it is feasible, this time we will sign a large order."

"Is that so?" After Luo Fuyu was helped to finish, he carefully wiped the wound with a wet tissue in front of the mirror. The bleeding had slowly stopped.

"It's a pity that I'm afraid I can't perform. It's unlucky to go on stage with a wound on the forehead and blood. The audience will also talk about it." She sighed lightly, but didn't blame Xiaoxiao.

"Can we change the time? How about tomorrow? I'll go to the hospital in the afternoon and see a doctor for treatment. I guess I have to choose a scar repair package." Fortunately, the scar removal technology is very perfect nowadays, so there is no need to worry about leaving any regrets.

Seeing this, Heshia on the side wanted to help, but considering the reminder from Edes Academy before, she couldn't expose her talent at will, so she could only be patient for a while. Besides, this was not a big deal after all, and Luo Fuyu would have enough time to go to the hospital for treatment later.

"I'm afraid not. The teacher said that this rich businessman is very famous and he is in a state of uncertainty. If it is delayed beyond tonight, he may not be interested."

"Is the situation so urgent?" Luo Fuyu put down the wet tissue in her hand, picked up her personal terminal and contacted the teacher outside.

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"Are you sure the other party is not playing tricks on us?" She was a little unconvinced.

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"If there are these proofs, then we really need to pay more attention to it." Luo Fuyu's voice softened.

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"Does the time have to be now? There may be something on my side."

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"Okay, I'll try my best." Then Luo Fuyu put down her personal terminal helplessly.

Although she would not be punished if she did not go on stage, the current situation of Lianhongci Academy was not good. This order might greatly improve the academy's predicament and increase a lot of popularity, which made her not slack off easily.

"That's true, but this kind of performance is more particular. If it's not good, it will offend the other party." She also has a family background and understands many etiquettes and the consequences of perception in this regard.

Sitting in front of the mirror, she pondered carefully, thinking about how to solve the problem, and her eyes unknowingly saw Heshia sitting on the sofa in the distance behind her.

Although Heshia has gray hair, her temperament is very similar to hers. Upon closer inspection, even her facial features have the delicate and quiet beauty that is unique to the East, and she is pretty and fair.

No, although her temperament is suitable, she has never learned it before. There are so many steps in the performance process, and if one is wrong, it will cause a chain reaction, Luo Fuyu thought.

"But I still have to ask, after all, it's rare to meet someone whose temperament and image are so highly consistent."

"Has Heshia known about witches or Eastern sacrificial dances before?" She couldn't help but turn around and ask.

"Me, I have known about it, and I have learned sword dance from my mother before." Heshia answered and guessed Luo Fuyu's plan.

Hearing this, Luo Fuyu, who had no expectations, had a little hope again, but was very worried about messing up later, and was hesitant.

"I want to ask Heshia for help, I wonder if it's okay?" She finally decided to give it a try. Anyway, she told the front desk that she needed to prepare. If Heshia couldn't do it, she would have to do it herself.

"I see." Heshia thought about it and nodded. Although she only watched it once, many of the steps and movements were similar to her mother's sword dance back then, and they all originated from the sacrificial dance of the Five Phoenix era.

So a new round of preparations began in the room. Luo Fuyu taught Heshia the steps, and the others helped the girl dye and comb her hair temporarily, and then found a suitable porcelain jade bottle as an exhibit for the next performance.

Time passed by minute by minute. Just when she couldn't wait outside and was anxious, a girl in a witch's costume walked out. She moved lightly, and her black hair swayed slightly in front and behind her. The white and clean clothes were printed with red sparrows and green jade branches.

When she stood on the lotus platform in the pool, she gently raised one hand, and the snow-white sleeves half covered her face, and then revealed her face with light makeup. The smoky crystal-like eyes slowly appeared between the snow sleeves. Those eyes were as gentle as water, as if they had thousands of words, and the eyelashes in them trembled slightly, bringing endless pity to people.

Afterwards, the dancing posture and sleeves gently rotated in the pool, like a lotus blossoming, making people marvel at the girl's slender and coordinated posture, and unconsciously forgetting that this performance was actually slightly different from the previous one.

When the spinning dance stopped, a jade bottle with a green porcelain purple lotus also appeared in the girl's palm. She gently held the bottom of the bottle, slowly moved her feet, and rotated on the lotus platform in the center, and ripples appeared on the water surface around her, and thin streams of water were brought up.

Streams of water rotated along with the dancing posture and steps, and then gathered in the sky and merged into the jade bottle in her hand. Drops of water fell under the lights, shining brightly, setting off the figure in it, like a dream.

Finally, the girl in the witch costume finished her performance, and spread her sleeves lightly. They were still clean and bright, without a drop of water stains. The girl standing on the lotus platform, her dress and hair swayed slightly in the breeze, shaking the hearts of countless people present, making people feel like they were in a distant dream, and they refused to wake up for a long time.

(End of this chapter)