Chapter 268: Love’s Waltz

Chapter 268: Chapter 268: Love’s Waltz

It was just one dance, after all. Other than being a little awkward, it wasn’t a big deal to her.

At this moment, Yin Ruxue didn’t want Jiang Fan to force the issue.

But to Yin Ruxue’s surprise, Jiang Fan suddenly took her by the hand and led her directly to the center of the dance floor.

A spotlight instantly fell upon them, and the melodious strains of the waltz continued to play.

On the bustling dance floor, the spotlight slowly faded. The brilliant lights overhead now sparkled down like a sea of stars, casting a dreamlike, almost magical, glow over the spacious floor.

By now, a dozen or so couples had already gathered on the dance floor, twirling gracefully.

Jiang Fan didn’t hesitate. Holding one of Yin Ruxue’s slender hands, he slowly stepped into the center of the floor. The moment their eyes met, it was as if sparks flew, igniting a flicker of anticipation in their hearts.

The soothing, melodious waltz music swept over them like a gentle night breeze, caressing their souls.

Jiang Fan reached out and naturally placed a hand on Yin Ruxue’s slender waist. She didn’t resist, instinctively resting her left hand on his shoulder. They drew closer, so close they could feel each other’s breath.

Jiang Fan led Yin Ruxue in light, airy steps. Their feet moved as if gliding on clouds, making almost no sound at all.

The hem of Yin Ruxue’s dress billowed with their movements, like a blossoming flower displaying its splendid radiance on the dance floor.

Their bodies swayed gently to the rhythm. One moment they were spinning, as light and graceful as petals in the wind; the next they were in an embrace, as if time itself had stopped, leaving the world to revolve around them.

Yin Ruxue felt a little dazed. ’I can’t believe Jiang Fan can waltz so masterfully.’ She found herself momentarily lost in the dance.

"Xue’Er, our agreement was for overtime pay for the role-playing. Dancing is extra!"

Jiang Fan’s words instantly snapped Yin Ruxue out of her reverie.

"Jiang Fan, don’t push your luck. You’re the one who dragged me onto the dance floor! I had no intention of dancing at all."

"No intention of dancing? If I hadn’t pulled you away, your hand would have ended up on Dong Shaojie. I know how much you hate these kinds of business formalities, so I saved you. And as a bonus, you get to admire my graceful dance moves."

"Jiang Fan! You..."

Yin Ruxue was speechless. She couldn’t believe how shameless Jiang Fan was.

Still, regardless of his motives, Jiang Fan had gotten her out of a tight spot.

"I never would have guessed you could waltz," Yin Ruxue said with a charming smile. "Jiang Fan, what else don’t I know about you?"

"Xue’Er, there’s a lot you don’t know. If you’d like to find out, we can go home and get to know each other... slowly." Jiang Fan finished, then deliberately added, "While Mengmeng and Nanny Chen are away!"

A blush crept onto Yin Ruxue’s cheeks, but her steps grew even lighter.

They swayed to the music’s rhythm, sometimes swaying, sometimes spinning, sometimes embracing. Without any rehearsal, every single movement was filled with elegance and perfect synchrony.

In that wonderful moment, it felt as if the entire world had stopped turning. There was only the two of them, dancing gracefully on the floor, lost in the romantic atmosphere.

A blissful smile slowly spread across Yin Ruxue’s face. It was as radiant as the sun, and for a moment, it warmed even Jiang Fan’s heart.

Their gazes intertwined, and for a moment, both were lost in a daze. Swept up in the waltz, they had unknowingly become the most dazzling couple on the dance floor, drawing everyone’s attention. A few captivated women in the crowd were completely mesmerized, utterly enchanted.

As the final note of the music slowly faded, Jiang Fan and Yin Ruxue’s waltz came to a perfect end.

The people on the dance floor were still lost in the beauty of their dance, unable to snap out of it for a long moment.

A moment later, thunderous applause erupted like a tidal wave as everyone present began to shower them with praise.

"Just as you’d expect from Yang City’s famously gorgeous president! Her dancing was absolutely perfect!" one guest exclaimed.

"And who’s the man with her? His elegant posture, their perfect coordination... it was simply intoxicating!" another guest said, their eyes filled with admiration.

"They danced so well! Such incredible chemistry, so flawless. That’s the most moving dance I’ve ever seen. Tonight’s top prize has to go to them!" someone else added, nodding in praise.

Everyone began to crowd around them. Jiang Fan, however, just smiled brazenly and said, "Thank you, thank you all! You’re too kind!"

At that moment, they seemed to be the brightest stars of the night, and with that, their beautiful waltz came to a close before the eyes of all.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the room, Dong Shaojie watched Jiang Fan in the crowd and silently clenched his fists.

Since returning from abroad, he had texted and called Yin Ruxue more than once, but she always brushed him off with the excuse that she was busy with work. Sometimes she wouldn’t even reply to his messages until the next day, and even then, it would only be a couple of curt words.

He had planned this ball for a long time, his goal being to use the occasion to legitimately win over Yin Ruxue.

But he never expected someone to throw a wrench in the works and completely ruin his plans.

Right now, Jiang Fan and Yin Ruxue were the undisputed center of attention.

Dong Shaojie shot a fierce glare at a man in a suit beside him and said coldly, "What the hell are you paid for? Didn’t I tell you to keep an eye on Yin Ruxue from the start? Is this what you call keeping an eye on her?"

"Young Master Dong, we don’t know where this guy came from..."

"Of course you don’t! If you don’t know, then go find out! I want all the information you can find on this guy. Get it for me now!"

"Yes, Young Master Dong!"

The man in the suit didn’t dare to delay and quickly turned to leave.

"Young Master Dong, the dance is over. Aren’t you going to offer a comment? After all, this is the event you so meticulously planned!"

Of all times, that was when Jiang Fan’s voice rang out.

Dong Shaojie awkwardly forced a smile. The crowd instinctively parted to form a path, and all eyes turned to him.

Dong Shaojie felt his scalp tingle with dread, but he kept the forced smile plastered on his face.

"President Yin truly lives up to her reputation as the goddess in the hearts of all the young masters in Yang City. I wonder how many more hearts you’ve captured tonight with that waltz."

Hearing Dong Shaojie’s words, the crowd around the dance floor chimed in with their own praise.

"I’ve long heard that Yin Ruxue of Yang City’s Xuerong International is a heartbreaker for men and women alike, and now I’m completely falling for her!" a woman in the crowd said.

"Who is that man? He’s not a bad dancer himself. And you have to admit, he and President Yin actually look quite good together."