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On the stage, Old Master Chen's speech continued.
"...I believe he will achieve great success in his studies in the future...Now the dance officially begins."
There was thunderous applause in the hall and the music continued.
Xu Mengyao looked up at Chen Chen on the stage, and their eyes met in the air. She saw obvious apology and reluctance in Chen Chen's eyes.
Chen Chen walked down from the stage step by step, the lights following his figure, and the crowd around him held their breath, waiting for his next move.
"Wenjuan," Chen Chen stood in front of Xu Mengyao, his voice trembling.
"I'm so sorry for not telling you in advance. Now...can I ask you to dance with me?"
The sudden invitation caught Xu Mengyao off guard.
"No, I can't dance."
The crowd began to whisper again,
All kinds of speculations and comments came flooding in.
The three people who were talking the most excitedly just now stood in the best viewing spot, and their gossip became even more excited.
"Whose daughter is this? Why haven't I seen her before?"
"Don't worry about who it is for now. What's important is that the protagonist actually invited her to the first dance."
"Look, Mrs. Mu's face has turned green. This is too disrespectful to the Mu family."
Upon seeing this, Huang Shao immediately stepped forward and gently placed his hand on Chen Chen's shoulder. Although he was smiling, his voice came out from between his clenched teeth.
"Young Master Chen, if you stand here any longer, it will be disastrous. The young lady of the Mu family is still waiting for you." There was a warning in his words that could not be ignored.
Chen Chen's shoulder hurt slightly as he felt the pressure from Huang Shao. A trace of helplessness and pain flashed in his eyes.
He quickly glanced at the people behind Huang Shao, then turned and left.
The people on the dance floor immediately began their dance, and Chen Chen never appeared at the party again.
The lively atmosphere made Xu Mengyao feel a little bored. She turned to look at Huang Shao and asked softly:
"Fourth Uncle, can we go first?"
Huang Shao nodded and said, "I'll go say hello. You guys wait for me at the door."
After saying that, he walked towards the crowd, while Xu Mengyao and Xiaomei moved towards the door.
As soon as he got into the car, Huang Shao loosened his tie and cursed in dissatisfaction.
"That little bastard has kept his overseas trip a secret from you until now?"
Xu Mengyao nodded silently, then explained:
"He might have some difficulties."
"There's no reason for that," Huang Shao said, clearly dissatisfied with the explanation. "I thought the Chen family had produced a promising youngster, but it turns out they're all the same old scum."
But he changed the subject and continued, "But it was quite satisfying that you refused to dance the first dance with him. That guy didn't move on to find someone else."
"Well, I rejected him because I really can't dance and I was afraid of making a fool of myself," Xu Mengyao explained.
Huang Shao turned around suddenly and looked at them in surprise: "Neither of you know how to do it?"
They both nodded at the same time, their eyes full of sincerity.
Huang Shao was silent for a while, then said, "From now on, someone will come to your house every weekend to teach you social etiquette."
"Ah? Fourth Uncle, there's no need for that." Xu Mengyao said with some resistance.
"Of course not, there will be many such occasions in the future," Huang Shao explained patiently.
"You two are grown-up girls now, and you stand out in a crowd. You can't just say no every time someone comes to talk to you." He looked at Xu Mengyao and Xiaomei with a hint of pride in his eyes.
Since her objection was futile, Xu Mengyao stopped struggling. Instead, a glimmer of anticipation flashed in Xiaomei's eyes. She had seen so little, and the opportunity to learn new skills was a rare opportunity for her, and she was eager to take it in like a sponge soaking up water.
After returning home, Xu Mengyao excitedly found the video recorder and asked Wu Ma to help record the first time they dressed up so formally.
Huang Shao looked at his niece's happy expression, not affected at all by the Chen family's affairs, and simply started teaching her the simplest dance steps himself.
In the living room, three people were dancing to the music, occasionally laughing happily, and the whole room was filled with a warm atmosphere.
It's late at night,
Xu Mengyao was about to fall asleep.
Suddenly her cell phone rang, she answered it and asked doubtfully:
"Hello, Chen Chen, why are you calling so late?"
Chen Chen's slightly deep voice came from the other end of the microphone:
"Wenjuan, thank you for your birthday present. I like it very much." There was a hint of fatigue in her voice, but more of gratitude.
"I'm glad you like it. My fourth uncle recommended this style to me. He said it's classic and elegant, and can be worn to his age, haha." Xu Mengyao said with a smile, trying to lighten the atmosphere.
"Fourth Uncle... do you really hate me today, you..." Chen Chen's voice was a little hesitant, as if he was worried about something.
"Don't think too much. Fourth Uncle is just worried that you would feel embarrassed at that time." Xu Mengyao comforted.
"Wenjuan, I'm really sorry for not letting you know that I'm going abroad until today. In fact, I've been fighting with my family about that Mu Heming..." Chen Chen hurriedly explained, his voice revealing helplessness and struggle.
Hearing this, Xu Mengyao immediately interrupted him,
"Don't say sorry. I know you must have your reasons. We are good friends forever. That Miss Mu is really beautiful, with a neck as long as a white swan. Wow, I'm really enviable."
She tried to change the subject, not wanting to make Chen Chen feel even more burdened.
However, her words seemed to make Chen Chen fall into silence, and only faint breathing sounds came from the other end of the phone.
Xu Mengyao shouted "Hey" to her elder brother several times.
Finally I heard Chen Chen's voice.
"It's getting late, you should get some rest. Good night."
"Good night, Chen Chen. I hope everything goes well for you abroad."
Xu Mengyao hung up the phone after she finished speaking.
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Half a month later,
Chen Chen boarded the flight to Sunset Country.
He did not inform Xu Mengyao to see him off at the airport, but instead asked the driver to deliver an exquisite crystal music box.
Xu Mengyao placed the music box on the desk and gently turned on the switch.
Accompanied by melodious music, the little boy in a suit and the little girl in a white skirt in the music box began to dance. The sunlight shone through the window onto the music box, and the crystal reflected colorful light, which was reflected on the table, as beautiful as a fairy tale world.
Xu Mengyao lay on the table, looking at the two little figures spinning in front of her, and a faint sour feeling inexplicably welled up in her heart.
"Wow, this music box is so shiny." Xiaomei's voice came from the door, interrupting Xu Mengyao's little mood.
Xiaomei walked into the room and urged, "Wenjuan, come with me to buy some toothpaste, face cream, and laundry detergent."
"Why are you buying again? Didn't we buy it together last month? I still have a lot left." Xu Mengyao looked at Xiaomei in surprise and asked.
"I'm also wondering, I only wash some underwear at school, why do I consume so much every day?" Xiaomei also looked confused and very puzzled.
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