NOVEL WEB Chapter 213: The Ball
"Previously, it was mentioned that the winners of this ball will receive prizes from Star Luo."
Seeing that not many people immediately stepped onto the stage, Sima Lanxiao decisively continued to hype up the atmosphere, "Our selection process is actually quite simple: each delegation will nominate five recognized representatives for the preliminary evaluation. After the preliminary evaluation, there will be ten candidates each for Best Dressed Man and Woman, Most Handsome Man and Woman, and Best Dance Partner. Next, we will have a vote by all members to determine the final winners."
Upon hearing this, some who originally didn't plan to participate immediately became interested.
The people present were the elites of two continents. If they could make a deep impression on their peers and members of the other delegation here, it would be beneficial for their own careers.
After all, banquets are the best occasions for networking.
Seeing the people around him joining in, Xie Xie scratched his head and finally turned to Xu Xiaoyan, "Xiaoyan, do you want to…"
"No," Xu Xiaoyan rolled her eyes, "I don't want to dance with the funny sisters."
"..."
Is the sister joke still not over? And why does it feel like something extra was added in front?
Is this your true feelings, Xiao Yan?!
Xie Xie's eyelid twitched, "You'd better look around. Le Zhengyu is doing too well with the Star Luo female students, causing the male students to turn their attention to our Douluo Federation female students. Without a protector, you'll have a hard time later."
Although Xiaoyan has good acting skills and a bit of a dark side, her personality is still quite soft, unlike Ye Xinglan, who has a cold aura. If a group of people invite her, she won't be able to refuse. Heh was just taking care of this girl.
After all, among them, Xu Xiaoyan is the group's darling.
"Hmph," Xu Xiaoyan walked proudly towards Yuanen Yehui and hugged her arm, "It's okay, I have Sister Yuanen to protect me."
When it comes to a sense of security, Sister Yuanen Yehui is top-notch.
Open the Titan, and no one else matters.
"...You need to understand, she is your sister!" Xie Xie complaining.
Yuanen Yehui changed at him, a smile appeared at the corner of her mouth, and suddenly reached out to grab Xu Xiaoyan's wrist, "Then let's go dance."
Xiaoyan must be joking, but this is a ready-made shield.
Although she likes to wear men's clothes and use makeup to disguise herself as a man, there's a reason for it. It doesn't mean she likes to deceive girls' feelings. With Xiaoyan by her side, she can also reject others' invitations.
"Ah?" Xu Xiaoyan was stunned.
She was just joking, why is Sister Yuanen joining in?
Before Xu Xiaoyan could react, she was pulled into the dance floor by Yuanen Yehui.
Xie Xie stared dumbfounded at the backs of the two as they left, and after a while, he finally managed to say, "What is this? Am I less charming than a girl? Do you really think of me as a girl?"
Tang Wulin, who had just rejected a few invitations, saw this scene and patted Xie Xie's shoulder with a suppressed laugh, "My condolences, Sister Xie Xie."
"..."
Xie Xie was silent for a moment, then turned to Tang Wulin with a strange smile, "Wulin, for a gentleman, having elegant dance moves will definitely make him more outstanding and charming in front of girls."
"It's a pity Senior Ouyang isn't here, or you could have invited her. For now, I'll reluctantly teach you."
Tang Wulin looked at him in disbelief.
I just teased you a bit, and you want to go down with me?
No way!
On the other side, Dai Yun'er saw Huo Yuhao leave the side of the Amorous Douluo and others as the ball began, and hesitated.
Huo Yuhao staying at that table was almost a clear indication that he didn't want others to invite him.
If she invited him to dance here, he would probably choose to refuse...
Just then, Dai Yun'er saw Huo Yuhao's movements, paused, and shook her head with a bitter smile, turning to do her work as the host.
With that girl by Huo Yuhao's side who was better than her in every aspect, going over would be asking for humiliation.
In the direction Dai Yun'er had been observed earlier, Huo Yuhao slightly bowed and proactively extended an invitation to Gu Yuena, who was watching the dance floor with shining eyes, smiling, "Na'er, would you like to dance with me?"
A hint of surprise flashed in Gu Yuena's purple eyes, but it quickly turned into a radiant smile. She gently placed her slender hand in Huo Yuhao's palm and nodded slightly.
"Mm."
As the two stepped into the center of the dance floor, the surrounding guests unconsciously made their way. The music begins, a graceful waltz.
As they entered the dance floor, Huo Yuhao's arm naturally encircled Gu Yuena's slender waist, drawing her closer. The faint fragrance of Gu Yuena lingered at the tip of Huo Yuhao's nose.
This action was intimate but not frivolous, carrying the familiarity unique to a couple.
"Why did you suddenly want to dance? I thought you would keep talking with Soul Suppressing Douluo and the others," Gu Yuena asked, looking up, her breath gently brushing Huo Yuhao's jaw.
Huo Yuhao whispered softly, his hand slightly tightened around her waist, "Someone has been staring at the dance floor for a long time, her eyes practically glowing," he said, spinning her around, "I couldn't just pretend not to notice."
As the music played, Huo Yuhao led the dance steps with ease. His movements were elegant and confident, each turn positioning Gu Yuena perfectly for the next move. Every turn, every step was as precise as if measured, yet flowed naturally like water.
Although Huo Yuhao hadn't learned scientifically to dance, with his spiritual power and control over his body, mastering the rhythm and techniques of the dance was a piece of cake.
In the banquet hall, the melody of the music was both elegant and passionate, carefully arranged by Sima Lanxiao. He hoped that such a musical atmosphere would push the banquet's ambiance to its peak. Only in an active atmosphere could the exchange between both sides be smoother and deeper.
In the center of the dance floor, Huo Yuhao and Gu Yuena completed a splendid spin at the climax of the music. As Gu Yuena spun back into Huo Yuhao's arms, she suddenly changed her naturally graceful dance posture, her slender hand slid from Huo Yuhao's shoulder, instead interlocking her fingers with his.
The distance between them instantly closed to within a breath. Gu Yuena slightly tilted her head, her amethyst-like eyes directly meeting Huo Yuhao, a faint smile curling at the corner of her lips. Her full chest rose and fell gently with her breath, unintentionally touching Huo Yuhao's chest.
Huo Yuhao's breath noticeably hitched, but the next second, a hint of amusement flashed in his eyes. Instead of retreating, he took even bolder dance steps with Gu Yuena in this posture.
This girl, does she still think I'm the same as before?
Gu Yuena's movements became increasingly bold, and the physical contact between them also increased, but Huo Yuhao handled it all with ease.
On the dance floor, others had already stopped dancing, all eyes focused on Gu Yuena and Huo Yuhao.
Not only were their appearances outstanding and their auras extraordinary, but their dance moves and the between them also reached a perfect level.
Such a performance naturally stood out exceptionally on the stage.