Chapter 29.1 (1/2)

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at 3rd of June 2019 07:36:45 PM

Chapter 29.1

In my haze of pain, I was fed a pain reliever .

The pain seemed to disturb my thinking . My consciousness felt like it had left my body and floated to a faraway place . Amidst the head-splitting pain, I heard numerous noisy disputes that lacked order and sense . Scene followed scene .

“Her leg has already endured numerous injuries . A fall like this is a catastrophe for her . You still want her to have a nerve block injection and continue dancing? This might be the last performance of her dance career! Is it worth it? It’s just a recital . Is there a need to risk it all?” I heard a familiar voice speaking French in an incredulous tone .

“She’ll be fine . ” It was the cold, detached female voice . “She is different from the both of us . She is flawless . She’ll be fine . ”

In my head, a pair of whirling feet were spinning continuously . The feet were powerful and beautiful . They moved with precision, as if they were numb and couldn’t feel anything . However, I felt pain by just looking at that beautiful pair of feet . I wanted to scream and awaken from this semi-conscious state .

“If it hurts, don’t bear it . ” In this daze, a calm, steady voice sounded . It was tender, yet strong enough to capture my attention, drawing my consciousness back to my body . The turbulent, black tides of memory ebbed . I felt my hand being grasped in another’s palm . It was large and warm .

“You aren’t headstrong at all . You’re already too quiet and well-behaved . ” I felt another hand brush my sweat-soaked bangs aside . “You can be even more headstrong . You don’t need to apologize to anyone . ”

I clenched the hand that was grasping mine and soundlessly slept through another night .

The next day at ten minutes past noon, I slowly awoke . I saw Wu Ke’s anxious face by the bedside . Roses filled a vase by the head of the bed . The air carried the faint smell of cologne .

Wu Ke visibly let out a sigh of relief . “You’ve awoken . Luckily it was only the ligament . You’ll be fine after you rest for a while . You scared me back there on the stage . Your method was practically insane . Even if you are gifted, you can’t just squander it like that . ”

I smiled apologetically at her and clenched my hands . It was as if I could still feel the remnants of warmth from last night .

It was Yin Li . His cologne was the one I had gifted him . Such a sly man . He knew I didn’t want to see him, yet he always reminded me of his existence . He had such propriety, I couldn’t bring myself to dislike his behavior .

I rested for nearly a month because of this incident . In this month, I could only diligently watch Frank’s DVDs as if my life depended on it . I rehea.r.s.ed every move in my mind .

Soon it would be the casting call for “Only I Dance” .  I didn’t have much time left .

However, once I confidently appeared again in the studio, something unexpected occurred . Wu Ke started teaching me spins and leaps—continuous fouettes, graceful spins, and pirouettes . Though she was patient this time, I was unable to maintain my balance for long .

When I spun quickly, I always felt dizzy and saw stars . The control I had over my body greatly decreased, making my movements look ungraceful . Rather than dancing ballet, it looked as if I had deliberately went on my tiptoes, lifted my leg, and turned . And even if I performed a decent pirouette, I would still need to rest a moment before continuing with the next move . I was unable to link everything together .

“You should use your b.u.t.t and knees to absorb the force on your toes when spinning . Your spine must be perpendicular to the ground . You must maintain your center of gravity! Don’t panic, and don’t let your eyes wander . ”

I was unable to focus my eyes on a point . I always lost focus and unconsciously looked to the mirror to see my body’s movements . I became anxious and irritable . The fall made me cautious; I became hesitant due to what had happened .

And at this time, Yin Xuan apparently came to find me .

She arrived in the afternoon, wearing a pair of sungla.s.ses that hid her expression, and sat quietly in the parlor . When she saw me enter, she removed her sungla.s.ses . Behind them, her face was sallow yet she still seemed as prideful as ever .

“I don’t know what you said to my brother, but he apparently wants me to withdraw from ‘Only I Dance . ’” She lifted her head and stared at me . “He requested that I stop all activity in the country . Previously, HT Inc . planned to release a biography to a.s.sist with the marketing of the movie . He rejected that too . He even didn’t let me attend any domestic ballet compet.i.tions!”

I stared at her quizzically . “But the ‘Only I Dance’ production team hasn’t said anything about swapping out actors . And what does this have to do with me? This is between you and your brother . ”

“Precisely . I’m just here to inform you that I won’t be withdrawing . My brother and I are two different people . Even if he froze my bank accounts this time to force me back to France, I won’t give in . ”

Yin Xuan spoke through gritted teeth but still controlled her tone of voice . “I came to say one last thing . I only ask that you let my brother go . Don’t continue taking advantage of him . ” Perhaps because she was bringing up Yin Li, her expression softened . “You think he doesn’t know you’re still dancing? He knows every time that you get hurt! I’ll admit, you’re capable . You were capable before, and you still are now . My brother can’t even watch you dance . He doesn’t have the heart to! I don’t know how you did it, but the one who wronged you is me . Whatever retaliation you have in mind, direct it towards me . Stop tormenting my brother . ”