Chapter 2: Fiancé celebrates his ex-girlfriend's birthday
After driving to the city center, Jiang Nuanzhu didn't even have time to eat lunch and hurried to put on makeup.
This performance is semi-official in nature, and Party A made an agreement directly with the dance studio.
Jiang Nuanzhu had practiced dancing with Teacher Wen a week ago, so she was not nervous about going up to take over.
After waiting for more than two hours, it was finally Jiang Nuanzhu's turn to go on stage.
This time she performed a solo dance, and the dance she performed was "Mei", which has been very popular on the Internet recently.
As the music started, the round fan in her hand waved, her waist softened, and the coldness between her eyebrows was instantly replaced by charm and liveliness.
Jiang Nuanzhu on the stage seemed to have a new soul, her every move was neat and clean, yet exuded a bit of charm and playfulness.
Bright eyes, white teeth, and a charming smile.
The original dancer danced in a charming yet playful manner, like a playful little fox.
But the dance changes according to the dancer's style.
Jiang Nuanzhu's "Mei" is less playful and more ethereal and elegant, making her look like a fox fairy who is ignorantly entering the world.
The laughter in the audience stopped instantly, and everyone unconsciously turned their eyes to the stage.
At a table in the center of the venue sat some of the most distinguished people in the room.
Liu Yangui casually placed her hands on the back of the chair, her peach blossom eyes raised, and she smiled at Xu Heyi beside her and said, "This dance is really good."
The man next to him had a straight posture, a calm and noble demeanor. He raised his eyelids and his deep eyes fell on Jiang Nuanzhu on the stage.
After a moment, a slow voice was heard: "It's really good."
Mr. Li, the organizer of this event, raised an eyebrow at the secretary behind him and then said flatteringly, "Mr. Xu, thanks to this compliment, today's banquet is worth it!"
Both of them had indifferent expressions and did not respond.
The dance ended and Jiang Nuanzhu left the stage amid warm applause.
She had just finished taking off her makeup backstage when she was visited by Mr. Li's secretary.
"Boss Jiang, everyone praised your dancing today, and Mr. Li specially invited you over for a drink."
Jiang Nuanzhu has been in this industry for several years, so he was not in a hurry. He followed Secretary Yao to a private box on the third floor.
"It's such a grand occasion today, which big names are here?"
Secretary Yao smiled and said, "You'll know when you go there."
As soon as he entered, Mr. Li stood up with a look of surprise on his face. "I was wondering who danced so well, it turns out it was Boss Jiang himself, no wonder!"
"This is Mr. Jiang from Zhushang Dance Studio."
He raised his hand and introduced them emphatically, "This is the eldest son of the Liu family, and this is... Mr. Xu. They both admire Mr. Jiang's dancing."
Liu Yangui didn't expect that just because he casually praised someone, Mr. Li called people over.
The Jiang Nuanzhu in front of him had fair skin, picturesque eyes and eyebrows, a gentle demeanor, and a slight curve at the corner of her mouth, which gave her a kind of silent stunningness.
Liu Yangui was about to say something to save the situation when Jiang Nuanzhu smiled lightly, picked up the small cup on the table, and called out to Liu Yangui, "Young Master Liu."
As soon as the cup moved, he turned around and saw the man behind him.
Their eyes met, and Jiang Nuanzhu was slightly stunned.
The man in front of him was very handsome, with sharp features, deep eyebrows and eyes, a calm and reserved demeanor, and it was difficult to tell whether he was happy or angry. At first glance, he was obviously a big shot who had been in a high position for a long time and wielded power.
Jiang Nuanzhu said slowly: "...Mr. Xu. Thank you both for your compliments. I'll drink first as a token of my respect!"
After saying that, Jiang Nuanzhu drank the wine in the glass in one gulp.
Having not eaten lunch and having been busy all afternoon, Jiang Nuanzhu felt as if his stomach was on fire after taking a sip of wine. His eyes went dark, his body swayed, and he almost fell over.
The man beside her supported Jiang Nuanzhu's waist with the back of his hand in time, and his touch was just right.
After steadying her, he withdrew his hand calmly.
Things happened so quickly that Jiang Nuanzhu only had time to say thank you when she came to her senses.
"Thank you, Mr. Xu."
I was secretly glad that I didn't faint, otherwise it would have been a big deal.
Xu Heyi spoke calmly, as if chatting casually, "Miss Jiang, are you feeling unwell?"
Jiang Nuanzhu smiled awkwardly, "It's hypoglycemia, just take a rest."
Xu Heyi said slowly, "The necklace Miss Jiang is wearing is very special. Was it a gift from a friend?"
"Necklace?" Jiang Nuanzhu looked down at the necklace around her neck.
It is just a simple single-bead small-leaf red sandalwood braided rope necklace, decorated with a few small tourmalines and red agates, and it is not very eye-catching.
The only expensive thing is probably the small-leaf red sandalwood bead.
But for someone like Xu Heyi, what valuable things has he not seen?
Jiang Nuanzhu was a little confused, but still said frankly: "This was given to me by my grandma. I have been wearing it since I was a child."
Xu Heyi nodded slightly and suddenly said, "Miss Jiang is not feeling well, so go and rest first."
Xu Heyi is very gentle and elegant, but he has the domineering power of a superior that cannot be questioned.
Secretary Yao immediately stepped forward and led Jiang Nuanzhu to a lounge to rest.
Watching Jiang Nuanzhu's back disappear before his eyes, Liu Yangui suddenly thought of something and his gaze subconsciously turned to Xu Heyi's wrist.
If he remembered correctly, his elder brother had always been wearing a bracelet, which seemed to be a small-leaf red sandalwood bracelet, and it was quite old.
On the way, Jiang Nuanzhu asked Secretary Yao, "Is this Mr. Xu the one from the Xu family in Beijing?"
Secretary Yao laughed and said, "In Beijing, who else could be so favored by our boss as Mr. Xu?"
Jiang Nuanzhu: "Hearing about it is worse than meeting it in person. This Mr. Xu is as outstanding as the rumors say."
Xu Heyi, a member of the Xu family in the capital, is a famous ascetic gentleman. He is famous for his elegance, self-restraint, deepness, restraint, low-key and noble character.
Jiang Nuanzhu didn't expect that she would actually see the real person.
When they arrived at the box, Secretary Yao left first.
After a while, two waitresses came and brought Jiang Nuanzhu a sumptuous meal.
Jiang Nuanzhu's eyes fell on another tray, "What is this?"
Waitress: "Hangover tea."
Jiang Nuanzhu was slightly surprised.
The meal could be said to have been arranged by Secretary Yao, but as for the hangover tea... Secretary Yao was not so considerate.
Jiang Nuanzhu subconsciously thought of Xu Heyi's narrow and deep eyes.
Jiang Nuanzhu didn't touch the sobering tea, and left after filling her stomach.
After drinking, Jiang Nuanzhu couldn't drive. She was standing on the side of the road preparing to hail a taxi when she received a call from Yan's mother.
"Nuanzhu, we're having dinner together today. Your parents are here with me. Are you and Yanshi free to come and have dinner together?"
Jiang Nuanzhu rubbed his eyebrows, thinking about what happened with Yan Shi in the morning, and felt inexplicably irritated, but he still remained polite.
"Auntie, I just finished my performance and have already finished my meal."
"Nuanzhu, are you taking on another performance?" Mother Yan sighed and said distressedly, "Why do you have to make your life so tiring? You don't need this little money for food and clothes."
Jiang Nuanzhu's voice was a little weak, but she still explained seriously: "Auntie, dancing is my job and my hobby."
Mother Yan: "Have you ever thought carefully about what I mentioned to you last time?"
Jiang Nuanzhu fell silent.
"Once you marry Yan Shi, you'll be the daughter-in-law of the Yan family. You can't always be in the spotlight. Shouldn't you consider shifting your work focus? If you like dancing, the studio can remain open, and you can just manage it. As for taking classes and performing, why don't you stop?"
"Auntie, I started learning to dance when I was five years old. It's been twenty years now. I've shed sweat and suffered for more than twenty years, and in the end, I can't even dance?"
When she was the eldest daughter of the Jiang family, she danced and her parents never raised any objections. Now that she is going to marry Yan Shi and become Mrs. Yan, she has to be out in public and is forbidden to dance.
Mother Yan said gently, "Nuanzhu, of course that's not what I meant. I'm doing this for your own good. If you really want to dance, you can wait until you're married and watch Yan Shi dance. It can also be considered a couple's hobby. Isn't that nice?"
The call ended in Jiang Nuanzhu's silence.
Mother Yan's words were like a huge stone pressing on Jiang Nuanzhu's heart, and like countless thorns, irritating her numb heart.
Jiang Nuanzhu started learning dance at the age of five and was discovered and trained by former national chief dance master Fang Min.
In any competition she participated in, she only won first place and never second place. She won countless big and small prizes. At the age of 19, she successfully won the Golden Peach Award, the most prestigious award in classical dance.
But because of a leg injury, she had to give up her career as an excellent dancer.
Jiang Nuanzhu was unwilling to give up, so she took a different approach and opened a dance studio, taught students, and took on performances, just wanting to dance a few more times and continue to be accompanied by dance.
But now, because she is going to marry Yan Shi, even dancing has become a luxury.
Jiang Nuanzhu suddenly felt very tired, with the fatigue and weakness after a long journey.
"Miss Jiang, we meet again?" Liu Yangui's voice suddenly sounded, bringing Jiang Nuanzhu back to her senses.
When she turned around, she saw a black Rolls-Royce parked beside her. Xu Heyi, who was sitting in the passenger seat, had a superior and upright facial features.
"Young Master Liu, President Xu...what a coincidence."
Liu Yangui was very enthusiastic. "Where does Miss Jiang live? If it's on the way, we can give you a ride."
Jiang Nuanzhu politely declined, "No, I have some personal matters to take care of, so it's not convenient."
Even though Liu Yangui is such a lively person, he doesn't know how to start a conversation now.
He glanced at Xu Heyi beside him and raised his hand to touch his nose.
Xu Heyi, who had been keeping quiet, suddenly spoke up in a low, magnetic voice, "Miss Jiang's dance is very soulful. It would be a pity if she didn't dance anymore."
Jiang Nuanzhu tried to curl her lips, "Thank you for your comfort."
Unfortunately, she had heard these two words for six years and had become numb to them.
As soon as he got a taxi, Jiang Nuanzhu received a message from Jiang Nuanyu.
[So Feng Nuan has returned to China. No wonder you asked me about her today.]
Jiang Nuanzhu had a bad feeling and suppressed her panic to ask.
How do you know?
[In the sleepless room 301, Yan Shi and his group are celebrating Feng Nuan's return to China.]
Jiang Nuanyu also "kindly" attached a screenshot of a WeChat Moments photo, which was posted by Yan Shi's good brother Ji Yifa. Several of Yan Shi's brothers were also in the photo.
Jiang Nuanzhu also has the WeChat accounts of several people in the photo, including Ji Yi.
She opened her WeChat and scanned around, but didn't see any news related to the party in her circle of friends.
Everyone blocked her.
The stone pressing on his heart kept sinking. Jiang Nuanzhu pulled his windbreaker closer, trying to block out the pervasive spring chill.
She suddenly said to the driver, "Master, please change the address. Please stay awake tonight."
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