Chapter 145 The Coal Boss's Dark Moonlight 13
Qin Xiaowen, the dance troupe's head teacher, had just stepped out of her office when she heard someone calling her name. She turned around and saw Wang Shulan walking towards her with a smile on her face.
Qin Xiaowen had a hint of surprise on his face and asked, "Deputy Head, what do you want to talk to me about?"
Wang Shulan took Qin Xiaowen's hand and led her to a corner. She smiled and said, "It's nothing serious. I just want to ask you for a small favor."
Qin Xiaowen nodded slightly, motioning Wang Shulan to continue.
Wang Shulan sighed and continued, "There's been some unpleasantness between my daughter and Zhao Shiqian from your group. I think you should have heard about it."
Qin Xiaowen's eyes flickered slightly. "You don't have to take it too seriously, it's just a little fight between children."
Wang Shulan looked into Qin Xiaowen's eyes, shook her head, and sighed, "But Jiang Ying is stubborn. If Zhao Shiqian doesn't leave, I'm afraid she won't give up."
Qin Xiaowen had already guessed Wang Shulan's intention. If it were a month ago, she might have agreed.
However, after observing for a period of time, she found that Zhao Shiqian not only had outstanding dancing talent and quick reactions, but could also often come up with novel ideas.
So, Qin Xiaowen shook his head and smiled faintly, "Deputy Captain, I'm afraid I can't help you with this matter."
Wang Shulan's face darkened instantly. "Teacher Qin, are you trying to drink a penalty drink if you don't accept my toast?"
Seeing Qin Xiaowen's pale face due to fear, Wang Shulan regained her relaxed smile.
She whispered, "I heard your husband is still working in the county and is planning to be transferred to the city. Coincidentally, Jiang Ying's father is the invigilator for this exam."
Their eyes met in the air. Although Qin Xiaowen didn't say anything, her heart was already in turmoil.
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During the afternoon rehearsal, Shen Xinran noticed that Qin Xiaowen's eyes frequently fell on him, and he seemed to be lost in thought.
When Shen Xinran went to fetch water, she specially prepared a glass of water for Qin Xiaowen.
As she handed him the water, she asked with a concerned smile, "Teacher Qin, is there anything on your mind?"
Qin Xiaowen's eyes flashed with uneasiness, and he forced a smile and replied, "Nothing, just concentrate on rehearsing and get ready for the performance this Thursday."
Shen Xinran nodded lightly and drank a sip of water silently. She was keenly aware of Qin Xiaowen's unusual behavior, but since Qin Xiaowen was unwilling to talk more, she did not ask any more questions.
When getting off work, Shen Xinran also saw Jiang Ying and Wang Haitao, who were holding hands and looked very close.
Shen Xinran was puzzled. Didn't they have a fight? How could they make up so quickly?
Jiang Ying also saw Shen Xinran, and she gave Shen Xinran a smug look.
Shen Xinran didn't care and went home directly. About an hour later, Zhou Yaoqi came home.
His clothes were covered in large stains, so much so that the original color was almost indistinguishable. His face was covered in soot, revealing only a pair of resolute eyes.
Shen Xinran was watching TV on the sofa. She smiled and teased, "Are you going to steal coal?"
Zhou Yaoqi took off his coat and said, "Who do you take me for? I just took a walk around the mine."
Shen Xinran's eyes widened in surprise. "It's so dirty just by walking around?"
Zhou Yaoqi responded with a smile: "By the way, I checked the safety issues at the mine."
Chen Xinran pursed her lips and said coquettishly, "I don't care. If you don't wash yourself clean, don't even think about getting in bed."
How could Zhou Yaoqi go to bed without washing himself? But he still raised his eyebrows and asked, "Are you disgusted with me?"
Shen Xinran nodded bluntly, "Yes."
This straightforward answer almost made Zhou Yaoqi laugh out of anger. If it were ten years ago, he might have hugged Shen Xinran desperately and rubbed the dirt on his body onto her.
But now he is thirty years old and no longer has those childish impulses.
He picked up his clean clothes and went to the bathroom to take a shower. When he opened the bathroom door, he saw a basket of flower petals. He asked, "What are these flower petals for?"
Shen Xinran replied while watching TV: "I use it for bathing, be careful not to dirty it."
Zhou Yaoqi pursed his lips, "How exquisite."
After he finished speaking, he picked up a petal, put it to the tip of his nose and sniffed it gently, saying with emotion: "No wonder it smells so good."
Zhou Yaoqi carefully placed the petals on the top shelf of the cabinet to avoid being splashed by water. After he finished his shower and came out of the bathroom, Shen Xinran was still sitting on the sofa watching TV.
He walked forward and sat next to Shen Xinran.
As Zhou Yaoqi approached, the moisture on his body quietly stained Shen Xinran's clothes.
Shen Xinran rolled his eyes, raised his chin, and said in a provocative tone: "I have a temper and I want to lose it now. You'd better find a way to coax me immediately!"
Zhou Yaoqi smiled, stood up calmly, took out a thick stack of banknotes from the pocket of his coat which he had taken off earlier, and threw it casually on the coffee table.
Shen Xinran blinked, "What are you doing?"
Zhou Yaoqi said casually: "It's all for you."
Shen Xinran: “…”
It really makes me angry! Back then, she was also one of those rich people, and she didn't use money to slap others in the face!
When she was rich, she never looked down on the poor. But when she was poor, she hated these rich people.
Zhou Yaoqi asked again: "Do you still want to lose your temper now?"
Shen Xinran raised his head and pretended to watch TV, saying nonchalantly, "Forget it, I'll save it for tomorrow!"
Zhou Yaoqi just smiled, the smile in his eyes lingered for a long time, implying an indescribable infinite tenderness.
Suddenly, Shen Xinran remembered something. She turned to look at Zhou Yaoqi and said, "We are going to perform at the military camp this Thursday and won't be back until the weekend."
Zhou Yaoqi frowned, his tone carrying a hint of reluctance, "Why do you have to be gone for so long?"
After he finished speaking, he hugged Shen Xinran's waist and asked with a smile: "I haven't seen you dance yet, can I go with you?"
Chen Xinran rolled his eyes and chuckled, "Do you think I'm worthy? Wait until I become the leader, then you can ask me for this!"
Zhou Yaoqi kissed Shen Xinran's ear, his tone full of encouragement and expectation, "Then do your best, I'm rooting for you."
The hot breath from Zhou Yaoqi's lips gently brushed against Shen Xinran's earlobe, causing her to feel an indescribable tingling sensation. Damn it, the old man was teasing her again...
Although Shen Xinran once said that she was not able to bring her family to participate in activities with her current status, who can blame Zhou Yaoqi for his efforts!
Soon the day of the cultural performance arrived. After the dance troupe arrived at the army, they first needed to coordinate with Xu Yaqin on the venue arrangements.
As soon as Shen Xinran stepped into Xu Yaqin's temporary office, he saw Zhou Yaoqi.
The other girls in the dance troupe also noticed Zhou Yaoqi's presence and looked at Shen Xinran with a hint of amusement in their eyes.
Shen Xinran's cheeks couldn't help but flush. She pulled Zhou Yaoqi and quickly walked to a corner. She lowered her voice and asked, "Why are you here?"
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