"Who are you waiting for?" Hua Cheng asked, his eyes filled with disappointment, but he forced himself to remain calm.
"She must be waiting for me."
Qian Lai looked over upon hearing the sound and saw Qiao Muting, who was 1.89 meters tall, standing out prominently in the crowd.
The man had clearly taken great care in his appearance—his crisp black suit was obviously a custom-made piece from a well-known Beijing shop, with sharp, knife-cut shoulder lines that made his broad shoulders and narrow waist appear even more upright, naturally exuding a restrained masculine aura as he walked.
Her hair was neatly combed to one side, each strand revealing a carefully styled touch.
Already possessing an exceptionally handsome appearance, today his eyes shone with a spirited brilliance, making him practically a walking embodiment of "hormones."
Qian Lai's gaze was involuntarily drawn to him, and she unconsciously swallowed a few times.
"Wow, Dr. Qiao and our Teacher Xiaoran, you two are absolutely the most dazzling couple in the whole place. I think you two would be worthy of being movie stars."
Even Teacher Jiang, who is usually stingy with praise, was dazzled by this perfect couple and made an exception.
The flower stamen pouted its little mouth in a huff.
Why is Dr. Qiao here again! He is indeed imposing and handsome, but he is not my brother.
She hopes that such a wonderful teacher, Xiaoran, will become her sister-in-law in the future.
"Dr. Qiao, I didn't expect to see you again! My brother wants to invite our teacher Xiaoran to be his dance partner today. I wonder if Dr. Qiao would be willing to partner with me?"
He's my brother's number one rival!
Hua Rui kept winking at Hua Cheng, urging him to take the opportunity to quickly pull her "Teacher Xiao Ran" away.
Unexpectedly, Qiao Muting raised an eyebrow and said, "But, two days ago, Xiaoran already agreed to be my dance partner. I'm really sorry."
After saying that, he propped his arm around Qian Lai and said, "Shall we go in?"
Qian Lai smoothly took his arm, and the two of them, like the most dazzling stars of the ball, slowly walked into the banquet hall under the watchful eyes of the crowd.
She had just been worrying about how to politely decline Hua Cheng's invitation.
Now, Qiao Muting, this human shield, has arrived and resolved all the crises.
"Thank you, you came at just the right time." Qian Lai kept her smile on her face and whispered to Qiao Muting without moving her lips.
I don't know what the other person's expression was, I only know that he patted my hand, which was nestled in his arm, twice and said, "You look so beautiful today. Situations like what happened just now might happen frequently."
So tonight, please stay close to me and don't lose contact. I'm the best person to get you out of trouble.
The two strolled leisurely to a corner of the banquet hall and sat down.
Only then did Qian Lai have time to appreciate the newly completed consulate banquet hall.
It is indeed magnificent!
The hall's dome hangs high, illuminated by nine giant French crystal chandeliers and numerous spotlights, making it as bright as day. The stained-glass walls exude a solemn and sacred atmosphere, reminiscent of grand palaces from foreign fairy tales. The overall ambiance is dignified and elegant.
At this moment, the band on the stage was playing a melodious welcoming tune. The guests held their champagne glasses and chatted with each other to the melody. The sounds of conversation mingled with the clinking of glasses, creating a warm and harmonious atmosphere.
In the center of the banquet hall, on the dance floor, some impatient guests were already dancing gracefully to the music.
Soon, people began to gather around Qian Lai, inviting her to dance.
"It seems I must bravely invite our teacher Xiaoran to perform the first dance. I'm so worried that I won't be able to get a turn later."
Following traditional ballroom dance etiquette, Qiao Muting bowed deeply to Qian Lai and extended his right hand as an invitation.
Just then, the song "The Blue Danube" started playing, and Qiao Muting's eyes lit up: "Waltz, do you like it?"
"That suits me perfectly."
The two walked hand in hand onto the dance floor, instantly drawing everyone's attention.
Qian Lai could clearly feel the man's warm, large hand gently pressing against hers, trembling slightly with a mixture of eagerness and fear of offending him. Her hand rested on his upper arm, where the muscular muscles were strong and robust.
At 1.68 meters tall, she looked like a tiny bird next to him.
Sometimes, his sudden strides almost threw her off balance. But he always managed to catch her perfectly, making her spin around with him. Every step she took was so smooth and precise, as long as she followed him.
Soon, the dance floor was taken over by this beautiful couple, one in black and one in white.
She looked up at his deep gaze, only to find that he was also gazing at her with deep affection.
For just a second, her heartbeat became erratic, and she quickly lowered her head.
Sometimes their palms were pressed together, and sometimes the girl was spun around by the man. At this moment, it seemed as if the whole world consisted only of the two of them.
As their teamwork became increasingly seamless, Qiao Muting enjoyed the pleasure of controlling the rhythm.
After spinning around with Qian Lai a few times, he finally relaxed completely. His right hand naturally tightened its grip on Qian Lai, and the distance between their chests and abdomens was almost nonexistent.
He was so steady that no matter how much Qian Lai flew around him, he wasn't worried about losing his footing.
She even somewhat enjoyed the pleasure of being thrown out and then pulled back into his arms.
At this moment, everyone present seemed to sense their perfect understanding. Besides their exceptional beauty, this couple's dancing was also unmatched.
As if deliberately creating an atmosphere for them, the lighting control personnel gradually dimmed the main light source and a spotlight shone down on the two of them.
The light follows the person, and I dance with you; in an instant, only the two of them remain in the world.
The others gradually left the dance floor, leaving only the two of them still gracefully moving. They gazed at each other, seemingly oblivious to any change.
The two only snapped out of their daze when the music ended and applause erupted throughout the hall.
"You danced so well. I was a little worried just now, but luckily you know how to lead." Qian Lai pulled him back to his seat. Before they even settled in, someone else came up to invite him to dance.
This time, not only Qian Lai, but also the debonair Qiao Muting naturally received countless invitations.
However, he seemed even more nervous than he had been on the dance floor, and eventually simply stood directly behind Qian Lai.
Just then, Qian Lai suddenly heard someone call her in English: "Xiao, this is Dr. John Brown from Canada. He would like to invite you to dance, is that alright?"
It turned out to be Thomas, accompanied by a blond, blue-eyed man.
While waiting for Qiao Muting in the lobby, Qian Lai glanced at the important guests invited today. Among them, Dr. Brown from Canada left a deep impression on her.
By the late 1970s, research in the field of biological genes was very active in Western countries, and a large number of researchers had achieved groundbreaking research results.
Some people have even begun to study recombinant DNA technology.
And this Dr. John Brown is one of the leading figures in the first batch of Scholars Without Borders.
His research focuses on biological genetic modification and the future direction of human genetic changes.
She had to seize this opportunity to justify providing Gu Hanchuan with "artificial neurons" in the future.
Thinking of this, Qian Lai politely replied in English, "It is my pleasure."
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