Chapter 29: In the Spotlight
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“Master Liu, when it comes to dance, you are undoubtedly the number one in Huangwu City. Please bear witness and judge whether Chen Fei has truly created an outstanding original dance.”
Ye Bufan respectfully approached an elegant middle-aged woman and bowed deeply.
This woman was Liu Yunyan, the most esteemed dance master in Huangwu City, whose authority in dance was widely recognized and undisputed.
“The young city lord has spoken, so I am willing to bear witness.” Liu Yunyan nodded with a gentle smile.
Su Ran was well aware of Liu Yunyan’s influence. Back when the Su family had invited her to perform a single dance, they had spent a fortune—five thousand spirit stones. Even at such a high price, the Su family had still owed Liu Yunyan a favor, as someone of her stature was nearly impossible to persuade into dancing personally.
With such a figure judging the dance, it was definitely bad news for Chen Fei. Liu Yunyan’s standards were known to be extremely high.
Su Ran felt a tinge of anxiety and whispered, “Chen Fei, let’s not be reckless. Liu Yunyan is notorious for her harsh critiques. It’s just a dance with Ye Bufan. I can endure it and get through this.”
“You are my wife. How can I let you dance with another man?”
“Don’t worry. It’s just a dance. It won’t be difficult for me.”
Chen Fei spoke as if it were a matter of course.
Hearing this, Su Ran couldn’t help but chuckle. She hadn’t expected her husband to be the jealous type. But she was also quite curious—did Chen Fei really know how to choreograph a dance?
With that thought, Su Ran took Chen Fei’s arm, and together, they stepped into the center of the dance floor.
Chen Fei was full of confidence. He first made a gentlemanly bow to the audience, then turned to the musicians and requested them to play a piece called Mountains and Rivers.
The rhythm of Mountains and Rivers was perfect for modern dance from his past life—strong beats and a powerful sense of movement.
To the accompaniment of this world’s music, he performed a dance from his previous life.
As the instruments played, Chen Fei’s rhythmically precise and confident movements immediately caught everyone’s attention.
Compared to the classical dances that dominated this world, modern dance had a sharper rhythm and embodied youthful confidence and boundless energy.
Most importantly, his dance was fresh and innovative, delivering a powerful visual impact.
Su Ran was the first to be stunned.
She had never imagined that her husband, whom she had underestimated, possessed such a skill.
“Wow!”
“So cool!”
The noble ladies who had previously looked down on Chen Fei were instantly captivated by his clean, fluid movements, which radiated youthful vigor.
Even Liu Yunyan, the renowned dance master, was so astonished that she stood up from her seat, watching every movement of Chen Fei with deep concentration.
“Dance can be performed like this?”
“Clean and sharp, brimming with vitality!”
“This is the kind of dance a man should perform!”
The audience erupted into praise.
Under the mesmerizing influence of this revolutionary dance, many onlookers were drawn in, swaying along with the rhythm, forgetting that Chen Fei was supposedly a blind and useless man.
Only Ye Bufan sat with a dark expression, his heart filled with regret.
His plan had been to humiliate Chen Fei publicly, creating an excuse to teach him a lesson, with Liu Yunyan’s critique sealing his disgrace.
Yet, instead of embarrassing him, this had elevated Chen Fei into the limelight. He had become the center of attention, admired by countless young men and women as a dance prodigy.
Even the elders of the Su family, who had once scorned him, now beamed with pride, giving him approving nods. Chen Fei had truly brought honor to their family in Huangwu City.
As the final note of the song played, thunderous applause filled the hall.
“My wife, do you like the dance I created for you?” Chen Fei asked softly.
Su Ran nodded repeatedly, then, unable to contain her joy, wrapped her arms around him in a heartfelt embrace. She whispered in his ear, “Chen Fei, I never expected you to be such a dance genius. You’ve brought honor to both me and the Su family.”
Chen Fei held her tightly in return, basking in her happiness. He then gently kissed her forehead.
Su Ran did not shy away—she couldn’t in this public setting. Instead, she played along, displaying the tenderness expected of a newlywed wife.
As the two basked in their moment of affection, none other than Liu Yunyan, the most esteemed dance master of Huangwu City, hurriedly approached them, disregarding any sense of formality.
“Young Master Chen, you are incredible!”
“Youth truly surpasses the old! Each new generation outshines the last.”
“Your dance is extraordinary!”
“On behalf of the Huangwu City Dance Bureau, I sincerely invite you to join us. You may name any conditions you wish.”
Liu Yunyan excitedly grasped Chen Fei’s hand.
Chen Fei, of course, recognized Liu Yunyan and understood that the Dance Bureau was a special organization under the Great Qing Kingdom. It had royal backing, operated independently of the city lord’s authority, and had direct channels to the royal court.
“Master Liu, thank you for your recognition.” Chen Fei replied humbly. “Compared to you, I am still lacking.”
“Young Master Chen, you are too modest!” Liu Yunyan smiled. Seeing that Chen Fei did not immediately accept her invitation, she added, “Once the capital’s celebration is over, I will personally visit the Su family to discuss this further.”
Chen Fei nodded with a polite smile. “Alright.”
Witnessing this, Ye Bufan nearly spat blood in anger!
This was not how his plan was supposed to unfold.
He had intended to disgrace Chen Fei and Su Ran, making them a laughingstock.
Instead, the opposite had happened—he had handed them an opportunity to shine, to flaunt their love publicly, and to earn high praise from Huangwu City’s most influential dance master.
“Damn it!”
“Let’s see how long you can keep smiling.”
“When the Tongxin Gu Poison takes effect, the more in love you are now, the more miserable you’ll be then.”
Ye Bufan smirked as he glanced at Su Ran’s dress. He had secretly coated it with the Tongxin Gu Poison—a colorless, odorless toxin that was almost impossible to detect.
Su Ran had unknowingly been exposed to the poison just by wearing the dress. She hadn’t noticed anything yet because the poison hadn’t taken full effect.
After returning to the Su family’s seating area, Chen Fei had barely sat down when several young noblewomen, enchanted by his dance, eagerly approached.
“Young Master Chen, may I have a dance with you?”
“Young Master Chen, your dance was amazing! Could you teach me?”
“Young Master Chen, after the banquet, may I invite you to my residence…?”
Su Ran frowned slightly. She hadn’t expected these noble ladies to abandon all decorum. Just because of a single dance, they had brazenly ignored her presence and flirted openly with her husband.
Chen Fei suddenly felt a sharp pain in his arm—Su Ran was secretly pinching him. Instantly understanding her feelings, he smiled and addressed the ladies, “Thank you for appreciating my dance, but this was a special dance I choreographed for my wife. I’m afraid I cannot teach it to anyone else. My apologies.”
The young noblewomen looked disappointed. Some even cast resentful glances at Su Ran, as if lamenting how such a perfect husband had been snatched away by another woman.
Ye Bufan, seeing the noble ladies leave, clapped his hands with a feigned smile.
While applauding, he leaned in close to Chen Fei and Su Ran, speaking in a voice only they could hear, “Enjoy yourselves while you can. The real show is yet to come. You will regret ever going against me.”
With that, Ye Bufan confidently turned away, once again guiding the crowd back into the dance.
