Chapter 20

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

“Eh? Xiuxiu, since you’re here today, I don’t need to call you.”

Su Yunxiu was waiting for the elevator when she bumped into the boss. She appeared to be in a good mood, and the smile on her face grew wider.

“It’s been a year since you graduated. There will be a dance performance at your school. They want you to participate in a dance rehearsal. I wonder if you’re interested.”

“I heard that all the famous dancers in the world will be going to watch it. The school values it very much, and the first person they thought of was you. Your dance teacher and I are friends, so she asked me for help. On my account, why don’t you consider it?”

Su Yunxiu blinked in disbelief as if she had been struck by a huge surprise.

After graduation, she never went back again. The school had once wanted her to stay in school and work, but Su Yunxiu had rejected the offer. Because Xu Mu’s company headquarters was here, she followed Xu Mu without hesitation.

She felt it was a pity, but she did not regret it.

Now that she had this opportunity, she was pleasantly surprised and in disbelief. “Really?”

Looking at her, the woman knew that there was definitely a chance. She tried her best to persuade Su Yunxiu. “Yes, this is a rare opportunity. How about it? Are you going? As for the classes here, I’ll arrange them for you. You can rest assured.”

“Okay.” Su Yunxiu was afraid that she didn’t understand, so she added, “I can do it.”

“Hmm? Aren’t you going to consider it? Aren’t you going to discuss it with your boyfriend? But this is a rare opportunity. I’m sure he’ll accept it.”

They all knew that Su Yunxiu had a boyfriend and had even rejected many offers from the academy for him just to be closer to her boyfriend.

So she was shocked when she agreed so quickly.

“You don’t have to think about it. I’m fine with anything.”

Since they had already broken up, she had no worries at all. She wanted to make up for her previous regrets.

“Alright, then we’ve decided. Prepare well. You’ll be leaving for school for rehearsals on the first of next month.”

“Okay, thank you.”

The woman chuckled. “You don’t have to thank me. It’s a waste of your talent to be with me.”

With Su Yunxiu’s hard work and love, she should stand on a higher stage and receive everyone’s applause and cheers.

Su Yunxiu was flattered and waved her hand. “Not at all, you’re too kind.”

“Alright, I still have something to do. I’ll go get busy first.”

“Yes.”

This was the best news in the past few days. Her gloomy mood improved a lot.

When she returned to Lin Qingwan’s house, she was surprised to see Lin Qingwan at home during the day. Seeing her carrying her suitcase, she raised her eyebrows in confusion. “You…”

“We broke up.” Su Yunxiu continued, “I went over today to sort out my things.”

“You broke up? Why did you break up for no reason?” Lin Qingwan couldn’t help but raise her voice. “You’ve been in a bad mood for the past two days. Is it because of that scumbag? What did this scumbag do?”

Su Yunxiu told her the whole story, including the part where he met Yu Wenci.

Lin Qingwan clenched her fists. If Xu Mu was here, she would probably beat him up. She gritted her teeth and said, “What a scumbag. It’s a waste that you’ve been with him for so long. It’s too easy on him if I don’t beat him up.”

“Don’t be angry. It’s not worth getting your hands dirty because of someone like him.”

“Alright, don’t be sad. If the old doesn’t go, the new won’t come. My Xiuxiu is so beautiful, she deserves better.” Lin Qingwan comforted her, “Do you have any plans?”

“I have to go to the capital next month. I’m one of the participants in the school’s dance event. I also have to find a new place to live and start over.”

Tao Ping looked down on her for being an ordinary dance teacher, so she would work hard to shine on stage and let her know that every profession should be respected.

“That’s great. I support your efforts to make money. But aren’t you staying with me? Why are you moving out? Can you not move out?”

She held Su Yunxiu’s arm and wheedled, blinking cutely in an attempt to soften her heart.

Su Yunxiu was a soft-hearted person, to begin with. She almost wavered, but in the end, her rationality prevailed.

“No, this is your house after all. It’s not convenient for me to stay here. It’s better to move out.”

“Xiuxiu…”

“Be good! Even if we don’t live together, it’ll be the same as before. If you need anything, you can look for me. When you’re free, we can play together.”

“Alright.” Lin Qingwan compromised. “If you need anything, just ask me for help.”

“Don’t worry, I won’t stand on ceremony with you.”

“That would be for the best.”

Su Yunxiu smiled lightly and heaved a sigh of relief. She was glad that she still had someone by her side when she was in a bad mood.

Lin Qingwan didn’t say anything. She knew that she must be feeling terrible. During dinner, she bought alcohol and sat on the balcony with Su Yunxiu to help her drown her sorrows.

Lin Qingwan used her drunkenness to scold Xu Mu more than a hundred times. She raised her glass and stood up unsteadily, not forgetting to remind her to keep her boyfriend in check when she found one. Su Yunxiu’s head was dizzy, so she quietly sat on the stool and nodded as she listened to her friend. Only then was Lin Qingwan satisfied.

In the end, perhaps because they were a little tired, the two of them leaned against each other. Lin Qingwan leaned her head on Su Yunxiu’s shoulder and whispered to her softly in the evening breeze.

—-

Now that Yu Zitong had seen Su Yunxiu dance, the budding desire to learn had quietly taken root in her heart. Her parents were busy with business at home. To ensure she was taken care of, she lived with Yu Wenci. Usually, decisions would be approved by him, and this time was no exception.

“Brother, I want to tell you something. Are you free now?”

The little girl stuck her head out and scanned the room with her clear and bright eyes. She thought that he was not there when she did not see anyone. Just as she was about to make a call, she saw someone on the balcony.

The man was only wearing casual clothes, but he had an elegant and noble aura. His expression was still clear. His chin was slightly raised, and he was holding a wine glass in his hand. It was unknown what he was looking at, but his expression did not change even when she entered.

“Brother, what are you looking at?”

Yu Zitong came to his side and followed his gaze. She could vaguely see two figures on the balcony not far away. She was no stranger to that position. It was Lin Qingwan’s house. She just did not know why her brother was so engrossed in it.

Could it be that he liked Sister Lin Qingwan?

She was shocked by this thought.

“Nothing.” He retracted his gaze and the gentleness in his eyes faded a little. “What’s wrong?”

Thinking about what she was about to say, she was a little hesitant. She was even more afraid that he would disagree. Her eyes flickered, and she stammered for a long time without saying anything.

“What do you want to say? You’ve been hesitating for a long time. Did you get into trouble in school?” He looked up with a glint in his eyes, not letting go of every change in her expression.

“No, no.” Yu Zitong quickly denied it. “I just wanted to discuss with you if I can stop learning piano. I don’t like it.”

Yu Wenci was stunned. “Then what do you want to learn?”

“Dance.”

“Yu Zitong! Don’t be impulsive. You’re not a child anymore. You have to be responsible for your own choices. Do you think Mom and Dad will agree to give up halfway after learning piano for so long?”

She nodded firmly.

Yu Wenci smiled and said, “It’s useless for you to tell me about this. At that time, Mom signed you up. If you want to go back on your word now, you have to get her permission.”

Of course, Yu Zitong knew this. It was just that having more support meant a greater chance of success. In order to increase her chances of success, she sat beside him on the ground and looked at him pitifully. “If you don’t agree, I won’t get up.”

The man was expressionless. “Then continue sitting down.”

“Brother!”

“I don’t buy it.”

“Brother, I really want to learn. I saw Teacher Su dancing today. She was like a fairy. I want her to be my dance teacher. After all, I’ve called you brother for so many years. Please help me. I really don’t like the piano.”

“Teacher Su?” Yu Wenci heard the main point.

“Yes, it’s Teacher Su Yunxiu.”

Yu Wenci looked at her deeply and smiled. “Actually, learning dance is not bad. I’ll talk to Mom.”

He was still thinking about how to start chatting with Su Yunxiu. It was too abrupt and he was afraid that he would scare the little girl. When he reached out to her on WeChat, he was afraid that she would not accept, so he deliberately wrote the remark. After adding her, he realized that he did not know how to ask at all. Yu Zitong had accidentally given him a chance.

Yu Zitong did not expect his attitude to change so quickly. Wasn’t he against it just now?

No matter what, as long as he agreed, it was fine.

“Re-really? You’re not lying to me?”

“Yes.”

“That’s great. Thank you, Brother. I suddenly remembered that I still have homework to do. I’ll go back and do my homework first.”

Having achieved her goal, Yu Zitong’s pitiful look immediately disappeared. Her mood brightened and she skipped out of the room.

Yu Wenci looked at his original position with a focused expression. This time, when he looked over, there was no one there. He looked away in disappointment.

It was already a pleasant surprise to see her on the balcony tonight. He shouldn’t be in a hurry. He would take his time.