Chapter 368 – Dance (1/2)
In the dimly lit ballroom, lights were flashing, and the music was playing.
As Dong Xuebing and Xie Huilan walked to the center of the dance floor, the couples dancing moved aside, leaving a space of about 3 meters for them. Everyone in the ballroom was looking at Dong Xuebing and Xie Huilan. Xiang Daofa, Chen Tongbing, Ding Li, Liang Chengpeng, Zhao Xinglong, and other leaders, who were not dancing, were staring at them. Some want to see Mayor Xie dance, and some want to see Dong Xuebing embarrass himself. Regardless of the reason, Dong Xuebing had become the center of attention.
Ding Li doesn’t believe Dong Xuebing knows how to dance and was sneering in his heart.
Luo Haiting also knows this might be Chief Dong’s first-time dancing. If not, he will not ask her to represent the Investment Promotion Agency in the afternoon. She is worried for Chief Dong, and if he stepped on Mayor Xie’s foot, it would be an embarrassment.
At this moment, the music ended, and slow dance music started.
Everyone who was dancing walked out of the dance floor and stood by the side looking at Xie Huilan and Dong Xuebing. They are the only ones left on the dancefloor.
Damn. Dong Xuebing almost cursed out loud. He thought he could still hide behind other people to avoid embarrassing himself.
Xie Huilan could tell what Dong Xuebing was thinking, and she smiled. “You don’t know how to dance? Why did you invite me then?”
“You are stating the obvious.” Dong Xuebing whispered. “How can I let Ding Li hold your hand? He is a lecher and had his hands all over the dancer from the Art Troupe. How can you accept his invitation? You can just ignore him. If you had rejected him, I will also not step forward.”
Xie Huilan laughed and shook her head. “You… always like to put on a brave front. What are you going to do now?”
“Do you know how to dance?” Dong Xuebing held Xie Huilan’s hand and got into a dancing posture. “Can you teach me while we dance?”
“Ok. I will try it.” Xie Huilan smiled. “Take note of your footsteps. It’s fine if you cannot catch the rhythm, moved the wrong foot, or step on my toes. Just don’t trip me and made us fall. It will be too embarrassing… Haha…”
Dong Xuebing had no other choices now. “Don’t worry. I know what to do!”
“Alright. Let’s start. Try to catch up to my rhythm.”
“… ok.”
Xie Huilan tightened her grip on Dong Xuebing’s hand and moved gracefully with Dong Xuebing.
Dong Xuebing didn’t know a thing about dancing and tried to move along with Xie Huilan, but he stepped on Xie Huilan’s toes on his second step and caused her to trip. Dong Xuebing quickly helps her up and doesn’t even dare to look around. His face turned red. A dance will last a few minutes. If this carries on, I will be embarrassing Xie Huilan.
BACK 4 seconds!
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Time had returned to the start of the dance when they were about to take their first step.
Dong Xuebing focused on his feet. After taking his first step, he moved his foot and slide his other foot forward without stepping on Xie Huilan. To prevent embarrassment, he was forced to use BACK. Dong Xuebing had heard many people say that ‘face value’ worth nothing. But Dong Xuebing doesn’t think so. He felt that ‘face’ is very important, especially for someone working in the government.
The dance continued.
Xie Huilan’s dance moves surprises everyone. No one had expected this young and beautiful Mayor can dance so well.
Her every single movement showed grace and elegance.
Xie Huilan gave everyone the feeling like she is the graceful Empress of the ancient days.
It is enjoyable to see Mayor Xie dance.
One second… five seconds… Suddenly, Xie Huilan narrowed her eyes in surprise. “Is this your first time dancing?”
Dong Xuebing replied nervously. “Of course.”
“Haha… My Xiao Bing is terrific, and nothing can stop him.”
“Alright. Since you can catch up with me, shall I increase the tempo?”
“Wait… please don’t… Hey, did you hear what I say?!”