Some of the young nobles nearby saw the cherished jewel of their Star Luo Empire inviting a man to dance, and ground their teeth in resentment.
"Isn't that Tian Chen from Shrek Academy, the one rumored to have six hundred-thousand-year soul rings?" Some of the more discerning guests recognized him.
"What? That's him?"
"He's Tian Chen!"
Those who had been disgruntled immediately calmed down upon hearing that.
If he really had six hundred-thousand-year soul rings, as the rumors claimed, they probably could not compare to even a single hair on his head.
Some, however, refused to believe it and still thought it was only a rumor.
Tian Chen looked at Xu Jiujiu's outstretched hand, unsure what she was scheming.
"Your Highness, I appreciate your kind invitation, but I don't know how to dance. I'm afraid I might embarrass you!"
"That's all right. I can teach you!" Without waiting for his answer, Xu Jiujiu pulled him straight onto the dance floor.
Wang Dong'er and the other girls puffed out their cheeks, looking as though they wanted to burn that vixen to ashes. Still, they were sensible enough not to say anything.
She did not mind Tian Chen finding another girlfriend, but she had just been enjoying a rare moment alone with him, and now it had been ruined!
After stepping onto the dance floor,
Tian Chen took Xu Jiujiu's hand in one of his and placed the other on her waist.
Xu Jiujiu smiled. "It's fine! I've been learning at the palace since I was little. Just move along with me!"
Tian Chen realized something was wrong. Had I wandered onto the wrong set? Wasn't this scene supposed to be...?
"Ow!"
While his thoughts wandered off somewhere, the musicians nearby had already begun playing the second piece.
Having been distracted, Tian