Ye Hai realized this woman was quite honest.
When she said she couldn't, she really couldn't.
After being stepped on by her high heels twenty-six times in a row, even Ye Hai, a former special forces soldier, was nearing his breaking point.
"...Miss Song, focus."
Song Xi withdrew her gaze, her face filled with sincerity. "I am focusing."
Ye Hai: "..."
"Hiss."
After being stepped on again, Ye Hai decided to embrace the chaos. Enduring the pain, he asked, "Miss Song, how old are you this year?"
"Twenty-two."
Two years older than Xiao Tian.
Ye Hai asked, "Haven't graduated yet?"
Song Xi: "Next year."
"So, what do you do for work now?"
"I just do some filming."
Song Xi didn't rule out the possibility that he was a director or producer, so she answered truthfully any questions she could.
"Does Miss Song have a boyfriend?"
Xiao Tian cared about her so much, he might be interested in her.
As the music swelled, everyone's distance from each other gradually decreased.
Behind Song Xi were Lou Yu Ming and Anna.
At such close proximity, their conversations were clear.
Anna: "Yu Ming, thank you for accompanying me today."
Lou Yu Ming remained silent.
Song Xi snorted inwardly and answered Ye Hai.
"No boyfriend."
"Do you have someone you like?"
A gaze of immense pressure suddenly fell on her from above.
Song Xi twirled, glancing up quickly, and met Lou Yu Ming's dark expression.
She ignored it, smiling radiantly in front of the two men. "No."
Lou Yu Ming's face turned as dark as if ink could drip from it.
Ye Hai's heart fluttered at her smile. He cleared his throat awkwardly.
...Alright, she was indeed a suitable match for Xiao Tian.
The gentle music suddenly became passionate.
Before Song Xi could react, Ye Hai let go, and she spun backward.
Her waist was suddenly gripped, and a wave of cold air enveloped her.
She looked up, her body instantly stiffening like a stone.
Lou Yu Ming's eyes were icy, emitting a sharp, chilling glint.
He pulled her into his embrace, their bodies fitting together perfectly.
His cold voice, filled with mockery and chill, blew onto her face.
"Miss Song, having quite a good time, are we?"
When had he ever called her Miss Song!
Song Xi immediately sensed danger.
Who designed this segment, making them switch dance partners mid-dance!
A startled lion was not easily appeased.
Song Xi's nape felt cold with fear; she instantly wanted to flee.
To her surprise, Lou Yu Ming had anticipated her move. He restrained her body, making it impossible for her to move.
"Running away? Weren't you just chatting quite happily?"
"I was telling the truth!"
Song Xi mustered her courage to reply.
No matter what, he couldn't possibly do anything to her in front of so many people.
So, she just had to wait for the next dance partner switch!
Her little plan was evident on her face.
Lou Yu Ming, of course, wouldn't let her have her way. When it was time to switch partners, he simply scared the other men away with a glare.
Then, he sneered in her ear, like a devil's whisper, "Dream on."
Seeing her opportunity slip away, Song Xi's face turned pale, and she immediately apologized.
"I was wrong."
Lou Yu Ming shook his head. "What is there to be wrong about? Miss Song was merely speaking the truth."
Well, it was clear he was still holding a grudge.
He had been affectionate with Anna, leaving her aside, and she hadn't said anything.
What a petty man!
The mention of it reignited the spark of anger that had been doused by the delicious food.
She began to speak sarcastically, even intentionally stepping on him.
"I think Mr. Lou was also having a great time. Since you had a female companion, why did you call me over?"
"Indeed. Having money is so amazing; you can just humiliate people as you please."
"After working so hard to take care of you all night, to be treated as an ungrateful wretch!"
She was firing on all cylinders, spewing words like a machine gun, like a resentful wife.
Her meticulously polished leather shoes were already ruined from being stepped on.
Faint veins appeared on Lou Yu Ming's forehead. He gripped her hand, his deep voice tinged with reprimand.
"Just dance properly."
The situation suddenly shifted. Song Xi took the offensive, sneering, "Now you're changing the subject."
Lou Yu Ming embraced her waist. "Step forward."
Song Xi snorted. Despite her inner displeasure, she did as he said.
"Step back."
"Forward."
"Back."
Anna watched all of this, her eyes turning crimson.
She suddenly broke away from her dance partner, grabbed her skirt, and stormed off angrily.
Ye Sen's wife, after greeting the couple, immediately chased after her, "Nana..."
Song Xi learned quickly and no longer stepped on Lou Yu Ming.
She felt a hint of smugness. "It seems dancing isn't that difficult."
Lou Yu Ming's eyes were fixed on her. "Old Madam Shao requested it; there was no way to refuse."
Song Xi froze. Was he... explaining himself to her?
The music ended.
Song Xi, imitating the girls beside her, lifted her skirt, curtsied gracefully, and bowed her head.
At this moment, Ye Sen, who had been observing silently, suddenly walked over.
"Mr. Lou."