Since Xie Aimin was arrested, Xie Keke's grandparents and mother were also taken away for investigation, so she went to stay temporarily with relatives.

I haven't attended training for several days and have also taken leave from school.

However, Gu Dong didn't have time to think about her. She was completely focused on the selection exam for the main dancer.

After this incident, she practiced even harder.

She wants to rely on her own strength to become irreplaceable and not have to worry about her family anymore.

She injects soul into dance and releases it on stage, and her progress is obvious to all.

Several teachers gave her high scores.

When she stepped down from the stage, Jiang Zhiyun was already waiting for her. This selection process needed to avoid suspicion, so she only had to accompany her young apprentice.

She also knew what had happened recently. Su He was also taken away for questioning because he had connections with Xie Keke's family, which made everyone in the art troupe uneasy for a while.

Thinking about these things, Jiang Zhiyun felt very tired. She was simple-minded and preferred a simple life.

Coming back to her senses, she wiped the sweat off Gu Dong's face, her eyes full of love.

"You danced very well this time. You've improved. I couldn't reach this level when I was your age."

Gu Dong smiled until his cheeks flushed red. "Thank you, Master. I will continue to work hard."

Jiang Zhiyun touched her face and said, "Come on, change your clothes. We're going to Master's house for dinner today. Grandpa Jiang and Grandma Jiang miss you."

The old couple had no grandchildren, so they loved Gu Dong who often visited Jiang's house.

When they arrived at the Jiang family, they naturally showed concern again.

"Grandpa Jiang, Grandma Jiang, my performance went very well this time. Master said I've made progress."

Mrs. Jiang smiled and nodded, "That's good, that's good. Just do your best."

"The Xie family is really too much. They resort to such means just because their own child is not as good as our Dong'er.

When you were competing fiercely with Su He, our family never thought of giving you a backdoor.

Things like this depend on strength. A minute on stage is the product of ten years of hard work. Can't you tell who's strong and who's weak the moment they're on stage?"

She complained angrily to her daughter.

Jiang Zhiyun sighed, "Alas, such a simple truth, yet many people cannot see through it.

Su He and I were actually on par back then, but at that time she mainly performed classical dance, which was more suitable for my style.

In performance, it always comes down to ability and whether the actor can fit the theme of the performance."

Old Master Jiang's eyes showed admiration. "Gu Siyuan is a good kid. He has made great contributions this time. I guess he will be promoted soon."

The Jiang family and the Gu family are in-laws. Old Master Jiang and Gu Tieniu know each other and also know about Gu Dong's family's recognition of their relationship.

Jiang Zhiyun frowned, "Dad, is this matter serious? What will happen to Xie Keke's family? What about Su He?"

Gu Dong was listening from the side and was also concerned about Xie Keke.

Old Master Jiang spoke slowly, “This matter is indeed very serious. We don’t know how the Xie family will handle it yet, but I guess they won’t let it go easily.

Su He hinted that the Xie family was abusing their power, but it wasn't illegal, so he should be released soon."

But everyone knows whether they can stay in the art troupe after being released.

Jiang Zhiyun felt a little sad, thinking about how hard Su He had worked over the years to become the main dancer, but now it was all in vain.

Seeing her daughter's sympathy overflowing again, Mrs. Jiang criticized her seriously,

"Put away your sympathy. Su He brought this upon himself. He failed to teach his own apprentice well, and instead taught him such crooked ways. He is simply misleading his students!"

Jiang Zhiyun didn't dare to say anything after being scolded. He lowered his head, pouted and kept silent.

Gu Dong quickly calmed the old lady down, "Don't be angry, Grandma Jiang. My master is just soft-hearted. Let me show you a new dance I learned recently."

I have to say that Gu Dong has a very high emotional intelligence. Under the influence of Gu Chun since she was a child, she knows how to behave.

After being comforted by her, Mrs. Jiang felt much better.

Gu Dong performed a short dance for the family of three. Although the old couple didn't quite understand it, they thought she danced well.

Jiang Zhiyun liked it even more. She thought her little apprentice's sparkling eyes were so beautiful when he was dancing.

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In order to watch Gu Dong's performance at the New Year's Eve party, Grandpa Gu actually asked someone to buy him a TV for the first time.

It is placed at the Gu family's house in Qingshi Hutong.

January 1, 1979, New Year’s Day.

The whole family gathered in front of the TV to watch the New Year's Eve Gala.

Gu Dong's program was the third one. She stood in the middle, wearing a flowing skirt, and danced like a fairy flying to the sky and embracing the moon. Gu Chun looked so proud.

That was her sister, standing on the biggest stage, shining brightly.

The little girl who was four or five years old and only knew how to play mischief has now become a shining star under the spotlight.

Xiao Zhuzi was so excited, "That's Fourth Sister, Sister, Brother, Big Brother, did you see it?"

Gu Siyuan looked at the TV and nodded continuously, "Yeah, I see it, I see it, that's my sister."

"With her ability, if she doesn't become the main dancer, who can be?"

The brothers Gu Sen and Gu Zi didn't understand it, but they also felt very proud that they had a little niece who was able to show up in front of the whole country.

Gu Tieniu's eyes were a little moist, and he was thinking about his wife. If she knew that his granddaughter was so outstanding, would she be very happy?

…

1979 arrived, and Gu Chun's heart was full of hope.

In the past year, she went to college, bought a house, and had more relatives.

In the future, she can take her first steps and leave her own footprints in this era.

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