Ball

"As mentioned before, the winners of this ball will receive prizes from the Star Luo Empire."

Seeing that not many people immediately went on stage, Sima Lanxiao decisively continued to liven up the atmosphere, "Our selection process is actually quite simple: each of the two delegations will nominate five highly respected representatives for preliminary selection. After the preliminary selection, there will be ten candidates each for the best-dressed man and woman, the most handsome man and woman, and the best dance partner. Next, all members will vote to determine the final winner."

Upon hearing this, some people who hadn't originally planned to participate immediately became interested.

Those present were elites from two continents. Making a lasting impression on their colleagues and members of other countries' delegations here would be beneficial to their careers.

After all, banquets are the best occasion to expand one's network.

Seeing everyone around him joining in, Xie Xie scratched his head and finally turned to Xu Xiaoyan, "Xu Xiaoyan, do you want to...?"

"No," Xu Xiaoyan rolled her eyes, "I don't want to dance with my funny sisters."

"..."

Has the "sisters" meme still stuck? And why does it feel like there's some kind of powerful prefix added to it?

Is this really what you truly feel, Xu Xiaoyan Yan?!

Xie Xie's eyelids twitched. "You'd better look around. That guy Yue Zhengyu is doing too well with the female students at the Star Luo Empire, causing those male students to turn their attention to the female students at our Douluo Federation. Without a protector, you're in for a rough time later."

Although Xu Xiaoyan is a good actor and has a cunning side, he is still quite gentle and soft-hearted, unlike Ye Xinglan who has a cold aura. He simply can't refuse an invitation from a group of people. He's doing this to take care of this girl.

After all, among them, Xu Xiaoyan was the group's darling.

"Hmm." Xu Xiaoyan walked confidently towards Yuanen Yehui and hugged her arm. "It's okay, I have Yuanen to protect me."

When it comes to providing a sense of security, Yuanen Yehui is definitely top-notch.

Once the Tai Tan is activated, nobody cares.

"... You need to get this straight, she's your sister!" Xie Xie retorted.

Yuanen Yehui glanced at him, a smile playing on his lips, and suddenly grabbed Xu Xiaoyan's wrist. "Let's go dancing."

Xu Xiaoyan was probably joking, but this was a convenient excuse to use her as a shield.

Although she likes to dress as a man and use makeup to disguise herself as one, there are reasons for this. It doesn't mean she enjoys deceiving women's feelings. With Xu Xiaoyan by her side, she can also refuse other people's invitations.

"Huh?" Xu Xiaoyan was taken aback.

She was just joking, why is Sister Yuanen making a fuss about it?

Before Xu Xiaoyan could react, Yuanen Yehui pulled her onto the dance floor.

Xie Xie stared dumbfounded at the two departing figures, and after a long while, he managed to stammer, "What is this? Am I less attractive than a girl? Do you really think I'm a girl?"

Tang Wulin had just declined several invitations when he saw this scene. Suppressing a laugh, he patted Xie Xie on the shoulder and said, "My condolences, Sister Xie Xie."

"..."

Xie Xie was silent for a moment, then turned to look at Tang Wulin, revealing a strange smile, "Wulin, for a man, having elegant dance moves will definitely make him stand out more in front of girls and greatly enhance his charm."

"It's a pity that Senior Sister Ouyang isn't here, otherwise you could invite her. Now, I'll reluctantly offer to teach you a lesson."

Tang Wulin stared at him in disbelief.

I was just joking, and you want to die together with me?

I don't want to!

On the other side, Dai Yun'er hesitated when she saw Huo Yuhao leave the group, including the Passionate Douluo, because the ball had started.

Huo Yuhao's previous choice of that seat was almost a clear indication that he did not want to be invited by others.

If you invite someone to dance here, they'll most likely refuse...

Just then, Dai Yun'er saw Huo Yuhao's actions, paused, shook her head with a wry smile, and then went back to her work as the organizer.

With that girl who was better than her in every way by Huo Yuhao's side, going there would only be humiliating for her.

In the direction Dai Yun'er had been observing, Huo Yuhao bowed slightly and extended an invitation to Gu Yuena, who was watching the dance floor with shining eyes, saying with a smile, "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 gentle smile. She placed her slender hand gently in Huo Yuhao's palm and nodded softly.

"Um."

As the two stepped into the center of the dance floor, the surrounding guests instinctively made way for them. The music began—an elegant waltz.

As the two stepped onto the dance floor, Huo Yuhao naturally wrapped his arm around Gu Yuena's slender waist, pulling her closer to him. The faint fragrance emanating from Gu Yuena lingered around Huo Yuhao's nose.

This gesture is intimate yet not frivolous, carrying the familiarity unique to couples.

"Why did you suddenly want to dance? I thought you'd keep chatting with Soul Suppressing Douluo." Gu Yuena asked, tilting her head back, her breath gently brushing against Huo Yuhao's chin.

Huo Yuhao chuckled softly, his hand tightening slightly around her waist. "Someone's been staring at the dance floor for ages, their eyes practically glowing." He twirled her around. "I can't just pretend I didn't see them."

As the music began, Huo Yuhao calmly led the dance steps. His movements were elegant and resolute, and with each turn, he protected Gu Yuena in the most suitable position to exert her strength. Every turn, every advance and retreat was as precise as if it had been measured, yet it was also as natural as flowing clouds and water.

Although Huo Yuhao had never systematically studied dancing, with his Divine Power and control over his body, mastering the rhythm and techniques of dance steps was a piece of cake.

Inside the banquet hall, the music was both elegant and passionate, a carefully arranged arrangement by Sima Lanxiao. He hoped that this musical atmosphere would bring the entire banquet to a climax. Only in a lively atmosphere could the exchange between the two parties be smoother and more in-depth.

In the center of the dance floor, Huo Yuhao and Gu Yuena completed another magnificent spin at the climax of the music. As Gu Yuena spun back into Huo Yuhao's arms, she suddenly changed her elegant dance moves—her slender hands slid off Huo Yuhao's shoulders and forcefully intertwined with his fingers.

The distance between them instantly closed to the point where they could hear each other's breaths. Gu Yuena tilted her head slightly, her Purple Crystal -like eyes looking directly into Huo Yuhao's eyes, a faint smile playing on her lips. Her full breasts rose and fell gently with her breath, inadvertently brushing against Huo Yuhao's chest.

Huo Yuhao's breath hitched, but the next second, a smile flashed in his eyes. Instead of backing down, he took Gu Yuena's steps in an even bolder dance.

Does this girl still think of him as before?

Gu Yuena's actions became increasingly bold, and the two had more and more physical contact, but Huo Yuhao accepted it all calmly.

On the dance floor, everyone else had already stopped dancing, and all eyes were on Gu Yuena and Huo Yuhao.

The two were not only outstanding in appearance and extraordinary in temperament, but their dance moves and their perfect coordination were also at a level of perfection.

Such a performance naturally made her stand out on stage.

(End of this chapter)