Chapter 227 - Trial Dance Sequence

Feng Xinying had entered the set with full costume and the choreographer went to her. He called his assistants to tie her with a rope around her waist. Then he ordered his people to be stationed at their places and keep throwing ropes at Feng Xinying by using the net that was made on the ceiling of the set. The net consisted of wires, pulleys and ropes, all of which had to be synchronized properly for the dance sequence. Since they all had done a lot of practice at the dance studio itself, all that changed here was the environment and the clothes. Rest everything was same. 

Everyone was confident that things would go out very nicely. There was enthusiasm amongst people. The choreographer said "All the best" to the team and went away from there. Feng Xinying was super-confident because the way she had practiced each and every step, she knew everything by heart.  

The director called everyone to order and asked him or her to be seated in their places. When everyone was sitting or standing in their place, the choreographer shouted, "Music!" 

The music began to play softly and Feng Xinying who was standing right in the middle of the set surrounded by all the junior artists was lifted up by the rope. 

As soon as she was in the air, she looked up at the people in front of her. She was supposed to look seductively at the king but when she threw her glance there, she was shocked to see who all were sitting there. Xie Yuansheng was sitting right behind the Wu Bosun. 

She would have felt very happy but what actually made her nervous was that Su Haobing was sitting behind Xie Yuansheng. 

Sweat beads formed on her head. What was Su Haobing doing over there? Did he find any new information? Had Xie Yuansheng come to know about him? Various odd thoughts crossed her mind. Why was Su Haobing sitting right behind Xie Yuansheng?

She was in her world of thoughts when she saw that Xie Yuansheng was smiling at her. He waved at her when their glances met. 

Ever since Feng Xinying had told him about the dance sequence, Xie Yuansheng was extremely nervous inside. He was thinking of how he would sue Lu Dao in case anything went wrong with his wife. He was actually came prepared with the lawsuit papers and knew who would be the target of his wrath if even a strand of her hair were harmed. He had come there only to see that everything went well. He watched her with a hawk-eye.  

Feng Xinying waved back with a nervous smile. 

The choreographer got annoyed and shouted, "Feng Xinying, focus!" Feng Xinying's reverie broke and her attention was immediately drawn to the dance sequence. She stopped thinking about everything and immersed herself into what was expected of her. 

As she was being lifted up, she brought her body to the position. She bent her body backwards and brought her hands behind her head. 

There were huge blowers that were throwing air in her direction softly, just enough for the white robe to move behind her. With the white robe that was flowing behind her and the red dress that was revealed in the front, Feng Xinying was looking like a fairy.  

Xie Yuansheng was mesmerized. His wife looked as though she was from heaven. Wu Bosun who was sitting in front of him was equally captivated. For him working with Feng Xinying was one of the best experiences. She was so meticulous and perfect in her work.  

The song started and Feng Xinying brought her body forward. Her legs moved as she made a turn in the air. Everybody out there gasped. Suddenly another rope was thrown at her. Skillfully, Feng Xinying tied herself to that rope and twirled in the air. As the music proceeded, she was brought down slightly to keep her feet on the two artists who were standing below. As soon as he kept her feet on their shoulders, they pulled her down. Two more artists came from behind and caught her from her hands while the other two held her legs. Together the four of them swayed Feng Xinying back and forth and threw her in front. The audience gasped again. 

Xie Yuansheng felt he would faint. But Feng Xinying's secured ropes lifted her up and she brought her body to stand tall above them. The next three sequences were done equally deftly. The best part was that the girl who was playing concubine's role forgot to get up as she became too immersed in the dance. No one even realized it!  

At the end of the dance Feng Xinying was brought down slowly. She had done the steps so perfectly that everyone present over there, clapped for her and praised her. Lu Dao congratulated the team. He praised the technicians a lot of such a well-balanced execution. 

Xie Yuansheng felt giddy. 

Feng Xinying removed her belt and the rope and went to Xie Yuansheng immediately. He hugged her tightly. "Baby, are you okay?" 

Feng Xinying said, "Yes darling," with a smile and looked back towards Su Haobing. 

He gestured her meet him by pointing his fingers to the right.