Still Thought It Was An Expert

At noon, Chen Si Yang brought Tang Zhi Chu to the cafeteria.

The two found a table with few people.

As soon as they sat down, Chen Si Yang picked out the meat from her meal tray and gave it to Tang Zhi Chu.

"Bored?" Chen Si Yang asked.

Tang Zhi Chu shook his head.

"This is what I do every morning. You said I always looked miserable, maybe it's because I'm tired, or maybe I'm a bit lost. My mind is just blank, so I can't think of anything else, and that's why I don't have any expression," Chen Si Yang said, then smiled a little sheepishly, feeling embarrassed about her shortcomings.

Tang Zhi Chu also took a chicken drumstick from his meal tray and gave it to Chen Si Yang: "You guys are quite amazing."

"Right? But the truth is, we don't have any projects right now."

Tang Zhi Chu felt a sense of pressure, not from Chen Si Yang. He wondered if someone had advised her.

The two were getting closer on the dating reality show, but neither of them was initially motivated by romance.

If one isn't swept up in the moment, they're bound to consider other things.

Objectively speaking, the two now had a conflict: their differing views on career management.

Chen Si Yang was showing herself to Tang Zhi Chu, and also to the audience, her efforts in her career.

Was this some kind of foreshadowing? Or a desperate gamble?

Tang Zhi Chu never viewed a person with absolute kindness, nor with absolute malice. Perhaps it was a bit of both.

Tang Zhi Chu felt the pressure was now on him.

"Don't worry, I believe in you." Tang Zhi Chu's mind raced, but he spoke words of comfort.

Chen Si Yang hummed in response, then said, "Let's eat quickly."

In the afternoon, Chen Si Yang had a class, but she wasn't being taught; she was teaching a group of trainees.

In the practice room, Tang Zhi Chu sat on the floor watching them dance.

Chen Si Yang moved among them, correcting small mistakes and pausing the group for major ones before having them restart.

The Chen Si Yang in this moment was more than just superficially cool. With her arms crossed and a stern face, whether correcting or demonstrating, the music seemed to flow through her.

"Bro, are you really Teacher Chen's boyfriend?" A guy, looking about eighteen or nineteen, handed Tang Zhi Chu a bottle of water and sat down next to him.

"Thanks, not yet." Tang Zhi Chu took the water.

Hearing Tang Zhi Chu say "not yet," the guy gave him a thumbs-up.

"Teacher Chen is amazing, and she's also gentle. If you really manage to win over Teacher Chen, that would be incredible. She's elegant in the parlor and skilled in the kitchen, and also gentle and virtuous."

Tang Zhi Chu asked with a smile, "Seriously?"

"Of course! Who here doesn't know Teacher Chen? She's our goddess."

Just then, Chen Si Yang looked over. With a cold expression, she shouted, "Tu Jia Xiang, slacking off, one hundred push-ups, immediately."

The guy's face darkened, and he muttered, "She's not always gentle, though."

He immediately got up and ran over.

Most people laughed, covering their mouths to stifle their giggles.

Tang Zhi Chu suddenly felt that Chen Si Yang holding his hand earlier wasn't such a bold move. At least here, on her home turf, Chen Si Yang was completely in her element.

"Okay, everyone, continue. You can rejoin the group after you finish," Chen Si Yang said, clapping her hands.

They practiced for half an hour before taking a break.

Tang Zhi Chu sat on the floor, leaning against the practice room's glass mirror, and smiled at Chen Si Yang, who was sitting next to him: "They seem to be quite afraid of you."

"It's probably because of the system. Our company has a very well-established system. We must respect our seniors. This habit will be very helpful for their future careers in the industry," Chen Si Yang said, as if explaining, but still feeling a bit complimented.

When interacting with Tang Zhi Chu, he was usually the one taking the lead, making her seem a bit passive.

"No, it's not the system. It's because you're truly excellent. I watched your performance class this morning carefully, and I think you acted the best."

"Keep your voice down."

"That's what I mean. One emotion after another, more intense than the last. You held back, and the contrast was so obvious."

"Okay, okay, please keep your voice down. They have seniors here."

On the surface, Chen Si Yang acted modest, saying she still had a long way to go, but deep down, she was extremely happy.

She also felt she had acted well, especially in the past few days, with noticeable progress.

Tang Zhi Chu leaned closer: "Then I'll keep my voice down. Your dancing is also beautiful, though a bit hard to watch. You can bend your left leg to your right ear. Truly amazing. How can there be such an amazing girl in the world? Great at acting, great at dancing, and beautiful too. Hey, why are you pinching me?"

Chen Si Yang blushed from Tang Zhi Chu's compliments. He was always so direct, yet she found it very pleasing, making her feel less tired.

"So, it's precisely because of your professionalism that they respect you so much. Now, I've become your little fan too," Tang Zhi Chu said, protecting his thigh with his hand and laughing.

Chen Si Yang simply covered her ears, refusing to listen.

Chen Si Yang didn't notice her students. When she spoke to Tang Zhi Chu, they all lifted their heads, as if they could hear everything.

When Chen Si Yang pinched Tang Zhi Chu's thigh, they rubbed their own legs, as if the pinch had landed on them.

Tang Zhi Chu noticed the guy who brought him water was grinning at him.

Tang Zhi Chu suddenly stood up, then, mimicking Chen Si Yang, loudly declared, "How about I teach everyone a super fresh social dance?"

The trainees who had been sneaking glances immediately perked up.

"Okay!"

"Come on, come on!"

"Wow, you can dance too?"

Tang Zhi Chu walked over to the sound system on his own and waved at Chen Si Yang.

Chen Si Yang jogged over, looking nervously at Tang Zhi Chu. "What are you going to do?"

Tang Zhi Chu took out his phone and said, "I'll send you a BGM, and then you can play it for me."

Could Tang Zhi Chu dance?

As a former influencer company boss who had built the company up himself, he had primarily focused on DY. While not formally trained, he knew some unconventional dances, like the famous 'Ace of Spades,' and had even released a video of it that got quite a few likes.

A group of young people, the youngest perhaps only thirteen or fourteen, watched as Tang Zhi Chu walked to the center of the practice room and pulled his hat down.

Someone started hyping up the atmosphere, shouting non-stop.

Tang Zhi Chu nodded at Chen Si Yang.

The BGM started.

It was indeed a very fresh electronic track. Tang Zhi Chu simply nodded along to the rhythm.

Everyone watched with anticipation, thinking he was a master!

But then, the BGM instantly shifted, and the drum beat kicked in.

Tang Zhi Chu immediately half-crouched and began swinging his arms in a very exaggerated pose, first outward then inward, coordinating with leg movements that swayed from side to side.

The scene was a bit bizarre. The BGM was full of energy, and the tall, handsome man was dancing a strange dance. The others stared with their eyes wide open and mouths agape, still processing what was happening.

Chen Si Yang, who had been full of anticipation at first, immediately covered her face and turned away when she saw Tang Zhi Chu's moves. All she could see was her shoulders shaking uncontrollably.

Then, the laughter in the entire practice room erupted like a flood.

They thought he was a master, but it turned out he really was a master!

'Orange Justice,' a hilariously absurd little dance.

Only after the BGM stopped did Tang Zhi Chu dare to pull his hat up. He was afraid someone might record a video.

Recording was fine, as long as he didn't show his face.

Seeing everyone doubled over with laughter, Tang Zhi Chu shrugged at Chen Si Yang, acting as if he were injured. Chen Si Yang started laughing again.

After everyone quieted down, Tang Zhi Chu smiled and said, "Dreams are important, but happiness is even more important. Do you want to learn?"

The crowd responded in unison, "Yes!"