The party officially began.
One wonderful program after another was performed, which made the atmosphere in the auditorium gradually heated up, and thunderous applause continued.
There are still two or three shows before it's Zhou Yunwan's turn. She is currently standing behind a huge red curtain waiting for her turn.
From her angle, she could just see a corner of the audience, which was packed with soldiers in military uniforms, sitting upright. They looked very serious and solemn, which invisibly gave the performers a sense of oppression.
Zhou Yunwan took a deep breath and calmed her fluctuating mood. With so many people, it was almost impossible to find the seats where Shen Yanli and others were sitting. If she had known this, she would have asked in advance.
But now is not the time to worry about these things, it will be her turn soon.
As the previous show came to an end, the red cloth in front was pulled up, and the host came forward to announce the program. Zhou Yunwan walked towards the center of the stage step by step as she had rehearsed before.
The performance was already halfway through and the audience was feeling somewhat tired.
In their opinion, the programs are the same every year with nothing new. Apart from the girls in the art troupe who can attract a lot of eyeballs, there are few programs that can attract much attention.
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When they heard the host announce that the next program was just a folk dance solo, everyone lost interest and couldn't help whispering to each other.
However, when the red cloth slowly opened to both sides, the lights on the stage suddenly dimmed.
The sudden "accident" caused boos from the audience. Just when everyone was still in shock, a beam of white light shone on the slender figure in the center of the stage.
With long hair falling to her waist, soft and slender limbs, tall and graceful figure, and a charming red dress, just the back view is enough to whet the audience's appetite.
In an instant, everyone's curiosity was aroused.
As the music started, she slowly turned around, revealing a stunning face that could captivate everyone. Her eyebrows and eyes were filled with an infectious smile, leading every gaze to follow her dance steps.
On the huge stage, she was like a light butterfly. Every dance step she took was just right. With every move she made, her ethnic minority dance skirt fluttered to the melody, making her like a fairy who had fallen to earth.
The dance ended and the music slowly came to an end, leaving only the silver jewelry on her body jingling.
Everyone was awakened by the crisp sound, and immediately broke into the loudest applause and cheers of the evening.
Shen Yanli, who was sitting under the stage, suddenly came back to his senses. In the noisy space, his eyes could only focus on the figure on the stage that had just astonished everyone.
At this moment, she was like the brightest star in the night sky, unique and extremely dazzling.
His heartbeat quickened involuntarily, and his chest kept floating and feeling hot. He took a deep breath, trying to suppress it, but that unknown emotion was still spreading around him.
After several unsuccessful attempts, he fortunately gave up on it.
Looking at the passionate and dazzling girl on the stage, his thin lips curled up slightly, and he felt happy from the bottom of his heart for her radiance.
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Zhou Yunwan returned to the backstage panting slightly. Sun Manting came up to her to praise and congratulate her for her successful performance: "Congratulations, Yunwan. The applause you received for your performance was the most sensational so far."
In order not to disturb others, she deliberately lowered her voice so that only the two of them could hear it.
Zhou Yunwan didn't feel anything when she heard this. She was so immersed in the dance that she didn't notice it at all. She smiled and talked to Sun Manting for a while, then went back to the dressing room and changed out of her performance costume.
After changing into her everyday clothes, she breathed a sigh of relief.
When she came out of the dressing room, there were not many programs left. Once the people from the art troupe went on stage to perform the finale, the show would soon be over.
Sun Manting is worthy of being the lead dancer. Her skills and charm are obviously different from those of others. After a performance, she is very friendly to everyone's eyes.
After the show ended, Zhao Qingxia went on stage to give a speech, and then announced the list of winning programs of the evening party.
Zhou Yunwan and the art troupe's dance tied for first prize, while Zhao Wanwan and others' program won third prize.
After the winners went on stage to receive their awards, they shook hands and took photos with the leaders.
Because Zhou Yunwan won the first prize, Zhao Qingxia arranged her to sit in the C position, with a row of leaders sitting in front of her.
There was a familiar face among the leaders. Xing Maohui extended his hand toward her, looked at her and said with a smile: "Xiao Wan, your program is great. Congratulations on winning the award."
When Xing Maohui was talking to her, Zhou Yunwan clearly felt that the eyes of the people around her were on her. Some were speculating, some were probing, and all kinds of looks made her frown.
It seems that Xing Maohui is a prominent figure?
After a second of hesitation, she extended her hand and shook it back generously: "Thank you."
Their hands touched politely for a second before quickly separating.
Zhou Yunwan maintained an official smile as she dealt with her leader, then lowered her eyes to scan the audience seats below, looking at row by row, trying to find that familiar figure among the thousands of people.
Because the show was over, many people had already left early to attend the dance party on the other side.
There were fewer people, which meant it would be much easier to find her than before, and it didn’t take long for her to find Shen Yanli in the crowd.
Only then did she realize that he was so close to her, his seat right in the front center of the audience.
He was hidden in the darkness, with only the light overflowing from the stage shining faintly on him, outlining his perfect facial features and adding a sense of mystery to him. He sat there, looking lazy and casual yet dignified.
In short, it is very conspicuous.
And she actually searched for so long.
I really don’t know whether I am blind or confused.
Almost the moment she found him, their eyes met. If he hadn't been looking at her, it would have been difficult for him to capture her gaze so accurately.
Realizing this, a hint of surprise and joy crept into her heart.
Zhou Yunwan's fingertips felt itchy and she curled them up. She couldn't help but think that among all the applause she had just received, one must have been from him.
Will he also be attracted to her?
After taking the group photo, Zhou Yunwan immediately left everyone behind and ran straight down the stairs next to the stage.
Guo Yulin touched her head and praised her for her beauty and ability. Others also congratulated her on her winning the award.
In front of familiar people, Zhou Yunwan smiled a little embarrassedly, and her eyes slowly fell on Shen Yanli next to her.
"Congratulations." He opened his thin lips slightly, his voice deep and powerful.
These two simple words made her happier than any words of praise.
The party officially came to an end, and Guo Yulin asked her to take her things and go home together. Zhou Yunwan was about to agree, but then she remembered that she had to accompany Sun Manting to the dance party later, so she changed the subject and asked them to go back first.
Guo Yulin also thought about the dance at this time. Zhou Yunwan was so outstanding today, there must be many boys who want to get to know her. She can't be unromantic.
Guo Yulin raised his lips and said with a smile, "See, I almost forgot about this. Have fun with your friends, and we'll go back first."
"Well, I'll go back early." Zhou Yunwan waved goodbye to them.
Just as Guo Yulin was about to leave, he caught a glimpse of Shen Yanli, who was motionless, and said, “Yanli, aren’t you leaving?”
Shen Yanli frowned and said, “I’ll go take a look too.”
Guo Yulin was stunned in disbelief. She remembered that when she had persuaded him to participate before, he had sternly refused and bluntly said that such activities were boring and meaningless.
He was going to the dance now, definitely not to meet girls, so he was going to...
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