There are less than ten minutes left before the matchmaking event starts.
Nan Xian quickly changed into a festive bright red cotton-padded jacket. To match the outfit, she let her long hair down and tied it into two large braids. Then she took off the two bows that were pinned to the pocket of her clothes and used them as hair clips on her braids.
She was already tall and slender, a natural clothes hanger. She had also trained her posture specifically for acting, and with these adjustments, she was able to wear the originally rustic clothes with a different kind of elegant and simple beauty.
Village Chief Gu knocked on the door, peeked in, and saw Nan Xian. He immediately put on a smile: "This outfit really suits you! By the way, I found you a partner. He said he's very experienced, so the two of you can work together!"
Nan Xian took the script he handed her, quickly glanced at it, and said, "Okay, village chief, don't worry!"
She tidied her hair one last time, lifted the curtain, and stepped onto the stage with a bright smile.
The next second, when she saw the person walking gracefully towards her from the other side of the stage, the smile that had just appeared on her face instantly froze.
Can anyone tell her why He Mingxiao is here?
And she's wearing... clothes that look like a matching couple's outfit?!
Wait, could he be the partner that Village Chief Gu mentioned, the one he found for himself?
The loss of composure was only momentary. Glancing at the elderly people in the audience, she quickly regained her composure, steadied herself, and walked to the center of the stage as if nothing had happened.
He Mingxiao stopped beside her.
Nan Xian: "Distinguished guests and friends."
He Mingxiao: "Dear fellow villagers."
Both of them said at the same time: "Good afternoon, everyone!"
The audience erupted in applause, and the elderly people were very enthusiastic, officially kicking off the matchmaking event.
After the opening act, Nan Xian and He Mingxiao left to wait backstage.
Once she snapped out of her nervousness, she remembered her outfit and blushed slightly as she awkwardly straightened her braids.
He stood beside her, his head slightly turned to the side.
The square dance moms on stage are showing off their skills; her eyes are reflecting the lights, and his eyes are full of her.
He stared intently at her, a smile playing on his lips.
Nan Xian was able to keep her composure at first, but after being stared at like that for a while, she finally couldn't help but ask, "Why are you staring at me?"
He Mingxiao chuckled softly, leaned closer to her, and whispered in her ear, "You look adorable in this outfit, and your hairstyle is adorable too."
His breath was slightly hot, and each word he spoke spread across her earlobe, instantly igniting a wildfire that set her ablaze.
Nan Xian was taken aback and subconsciously met his gaze.
He Mingxiao has extremely captivating eyes, with a shape between phoenix eyes and peach blossom eyes. The corners of his eyes are slightly upturned like swallow tails, and his pupils are as black as ink, as if they conceal an abyss.
He usually wore a solemn and calm demeanor, which made people wary of his ruthless methods and dare not approach him easily, even if their hearts were stirred.
But if he wanted to, he could peel off that rather threatening mask, revealing his gentlest gaze and uttering the most touching words, making people willingly fall into his trap.
Nan Xian's breathing became erratic instantly; she could clearly hear her heart racing.
"Plop, plop."
He must have heard it too, because the light in his eyes grew brighter and his smile deepened.
Her throat tightened slightly, her mind suddenly became hazy, and an impulse surged from deep within her chest. She slowly raised her hand, wanting to touch his eyes.
Suddenly, applause rang out.
Nan Xian snapped out of her daze, hurriedly withdrew her hand, and clenched the script in her hand tightly.
Damn it, what's wrong with me today? Why have I had these inappropriate thoughts about him so many times?
No, I need to stay away from him...
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