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Chapter 116 Dance

Actually, according to the original plan, the party and the dance should not have been held on the same day. However, since many people from other schools could not come to Imperial University for the event on both days, the two events had to be held on the same day, except that the dance was held after the party.

In fact, the main participants in the dance are students from this school, because people from other schools will not stay at the dance for long. It's mainly a formality, to exchange pleasantries with school leaders and so on, and to get to know other people and make personal connections.

After the fashion shows by the Arts and Literature Department and the Hanfu Club, the school anniversary gala was basically coming to an end.

Many people have already left backstage, but the members of the Arts and Literature Department are still holding fast to their posts.

"Aren't you done yet?" Qin Yifan walked over, attracting the attention of many people along the way.

"So cute!" "So pretty!" "Looking for the minister? So, do beautiful women always hang out with other beautiful women?"

Jiang Lai looked at her: "It'll be done soon. Once it's over, we'll hand it over to the logistics department."

"Shall we go to the dance together after this?"

"Why are you so excited? With your family background, how many balls have you attended?"

"But she's never been to a school dance!"

"Okay, okay, then wait for me here."

"no problem!"

Jiang Lai then went to arrange the aftermath, hoping to get things done quickly so she could take Qin Yifan to the ball.

Eight o'clock.

The host on stage announced: "Now, I declare the 150th Anniversary Celebration Gala of Teito University a complete success!"

The huge speakers on both sides of the stage played melodious and soothing music, and all the lights were turned on, instantly illuminating the auditorium.

The party lasted a full five hours, followed by a three-hour dance.

The school leaders and teachers sitting in the front row of the audience had already stood up with the famous people around them, chatting enthusiastically and making plans to walk to the playground—even if they didn't want to attend the dance, they could still attend the buffet.

Qin Yijian also went to the playground, partly because his business partner was there, and partly to find his troublesome younger sister.

Meanwhile, Qin Yifan was still backstage following Jiang Lai around.

Jiang Lai checked all the equipment and instruments to make sure there were no problems, and then handed them over to the logistics department before she had time to go see Qin Yifan.

"I let you go first. Aren't you bored waiting for so long?"

"Hehe, thank goodness, are you done? Let's go quickly then!" Qin Yifan walked up to Jiang Lai affectionately and took her arm.

Jiang Lai said helplessly, "Not yet. I need to go back and change. Who goes dancing in this outfit?"

"Oh, right! Are you going back to your dorm?"

"Ah."

"Can I go?" Qin Yifan stared at her with his big, watery eyes.

"Go ahead, go ahead!" Jiang Lai couldn't do anything about it.

-

When I got back to the dorm, my roommates were already there.

"Ah Jiang, you're back!" Tang Li said cheerfully. "Eh? Who's this?"

Jiang Lai introduced them: "I met her outside of school. She came to the school anniversary celebration with her family. Her name is Qin Yifan."

Then she turned to Qin Yifan: "These are my roommates, Tang Li, Zhao Ying, and Li Xiangyue."

"Hello!" Qin Yifan gave a sweet smile. When she wasn't being dramatic, she was actually a cute girl.

"Hello, hello!" Her roommates greeted her warmly, then urged Jiang Lai to quickly change into the dress they had bought so they could go to the ball together.

“That fellow villager, Li Zi, has been urging her for a long time. She said she wants to wait for you to go together,” Zhao Ying said.

"Nonsense! No way!" Tang Li's face flushed red.

Jiang Lai smiled: "Okay, okay, I'll be right there!"

She looked at Qin Yifan: "Wait here for a while."

Jiang Lai took her dress into the bathroom to change, while Qin Yifan chatted with her roommates alone.

When Jiang Lai came out after changing her clothes, the four of them were already chatting and laughing.

"Beautiful!" Zhao Ying exclaimed.

Jiang Lai wore a sleeveless halter-neck gradient pink dress with lace detailing at the waist and rhinestones adorning the hem. It wasn't particularly eye-catching, but it was pretty enough.

"Likewise," Jiang Lai complimented her as well. "Shall we go then?"

Go early and come back early. If it weren't for her roommates and Qin Yifan's great interest in the party, Jiang Lai would probably already be in bed. She overestimated her energy; the actual party was much more tiring than the rehearsals.

-

"I didn't expect there to be so many people!" Sun Zhengyang's mouth formed an "O" shape.

Jiang Sen: "Could you please control that naive, worldly expression on your face?"

"Damn it! So what if I'm a country bumpkin!"

While Jiang Sen and Sun Zhengyang were arguing, Shen Yi had already circled the entire venue and was somewhat disappointed not to see Jiang Lai.

Sun Zhengyang knew what was going on just by looking at his expression, and whispered, "The goddess won't come this early, after all, she has to take care of things after the party ends!"

Shen Yi glanced at him. "Then why are you out so early?"

"? Don't we need to arrive early to secure a good spot for the dance? Don't we have to fight for the good food?" Don't we have to fight for the spot as a dance partner for the pretty junior?!

Why does nobody understand him?

……

The sports field used for the dance was not the largest in the Imperial University, but it was by no means small either. There was a row of long tables on one side of the running track, which were filled with all kinds of drinks and desserts. All the streetlights on both sides of the sports field were turned on, and there were even cables strung on the basketball hoops with special lights attached.

The entire venue was newly decorated, with a separate dance area covered with a red carpet. Different areas were separated by signs and shelves, which were filled with flowers, balloons, and various cute and pretty decorations. Sparkling fairy lights emitted a soft glow.

"The outdoor venue is quite nice!" Qin Yifan looked around curiously. "Your student council is really rich!"

"It's mainly because the external relations department is very helpful," Tang Li added.

"It's mainly thanks to the support of alumni and people from outside the university." Li Xiangyue gestured to the buffet area, where leaders and bigwigs were standing and talking to each other, each holding a wine glass.

Qin Yifan followed her gaze and saw her brother. Perhaps it was a tacit understanding between siblings, but her brother also happened to turn his head and look over.

Qin Yifan instinctively hid behind Jiang Lai.

"What's wrong?" Jiang Lai asked.

Qin Yifan stepped out from behind her: "It's nothing, I was just stupid."

Her brother is nearsighted and doesn't like wearing glasses, so at this distance, he shouldn't be able to see himself clearly.

Damn it, it's all because I've been feeling guilty lately after getting into trouble, otherwise I wouldn't be afraid of him!

"Shall we go get something to eat first?" Jiang Lai asked.

"Don't eat if you're wearing a skirt, you'll be dancing later!" Zhao Ying said.

"I'll go find it first—" Before Tang Li could finish speaking, a boy walked over.

"Pear? Are you going over there?" It was her fellow villager.

"Oh, okay!" Amidst everyone's good-natured teasing, Tang Li and her fellow villager left.

"If they don't confess their feelings and get together by tonight, I'll force them to be together tomorrow!" Zhao Ying clicked her tongue twice as she watched the two of them leave.

"Hahahaha." The others laughed.

The cheerful music started, the dance began, and the surrounding lights dimmed, creating a more romantic and ambiguous atmosphere.

The dance had a bit of an American school dance feel to it. The music was random, ranging from upbeat and energetic to soothing and melodious. Everyone could dance freely, solos were fine, and duets were no problem either. To add to the fun, a central spotlight would randomly shine on people, and those whose lights were on were expected to confidently show off their dance moves.