Half a month ago, this little girl boldly confessed to him. At that time, he thought, where did this wild girl come from, with such audacity? Although he coldly rejected her, he was actually a bit pleased inside.
"Next, we will present a dance performance, 'Butterfly Lovers,' by the General Union Dance Troupe," the emcee in a long dress introduced with a passionate voice.
Sheng Ning took a deep breath, suppressing the nervousness in her heart.
She hadn't danced in many years. Although she still remembered the 'Butterfly Lovers,' and the basics were still there, once she stood on stage and looked at the dense crowd below, her legs suddenly began to tremble with nervousness.
Because of her outstanding appearance, she was temporarily placed in the center.
Qin Cuifen was insanely jealous. Seeing Sheng Ning's nervous look, she wore a smug expression. The two of them were from the same hometown and grew up together. No matter where they went, he always looked like an ugly duckling. Although she pretended to be good friends with Sheng Ning on the surface, she actually hated her to death deep down. She dreamt of trampling Sheng Ning underfoot.
Hmph! Let's see you keep being arrogant. You'll be embarrassed soon enough.
As the music started, Sheng Ning's body moved freely with the rhythm. The talent embedded in her soul and blood allowed her to enter a state of complete absorption without thinking or even needing to think much.
This feeling was indescribably wonderful. The beauty she missed in her previous life, she regained in this life.
Sheng Ning's dance moves were both precise and full of spirit. Immersed completely in the dance, her face showed a graceful and pure charm. She transformed from a sharp, thorny wildflower into a delicate rose and a radiant orchid.
"Wenying, you've nurtured a good talent." The union leader in the front row specially called Yang Wenying, who was originally seated at the back, to the front.
"Cultivating talent for the country is my duty." Yang Wenying had her doubts though, and as she looked at Sheng Ning on stage, her eyes nearly popped out in disbelief, losing all her usual seriousness.
She knew how mediocre Sheng Ning was. Today, having her on stage was merely to save face and fill in the numbers.
Initially, Yang Wenying was already satisfied with discovering the capable, intelligent, and talented Qin Cuifen. But Sheng Ning's sudden display of astounding talent pleasantly surprised her.
"Congratulations, Wenying," a gentle female voice said. It was Su Yun, the head of the Qianjin Song and Dance Troupe, who had a higher title than hers.
Seeing Su Yun, Yang Wenying felt full of dislike and ignored her, turning around directly to leave.
With the beat of the music, Sheng Ning's dance moves became increasingly proficient, and her coordination with others was flawless. 'Butterfly Lovers' was a highly challenging dance drama, one the troupe originally couldn't perform. It was Yang Wenying's determination to compete with Su Yun that made her forcefully order it, pushing them to their limits.
Now, under Sheng Ning's influence, everyone danced better and better, and naturally, they felt happy.
While others were pleased, Qin Cuifen was not.
She tried her best to put on the most perfect smile and pose in the most appealing way, but she was still overshadowed by Sheng Ning's brilliance, making her the ugly duckling. Red with hatred, from childhood to adulthood, it was always the same. No matter how hard she tried, Sheng Ning's fox-like face would steal all the attention. In fact, Qin Cuifen wasn't ugly, even better-looking than most girls who came from the countryside.