"Shameless woman, hmph!"
Qiqi stumbled back a step, silent.
Qin Chen and Zhou Zhibi began dancing again, while Qiqi stood foolishly alone in the center of the dance floor. Fortunately, Zhou Yi came to her rescue in time, pulling her back to his side.
"Miss Gu, you've abandoned me again." Zhou Yi put on a pitiful expression, but he had seen her dejected look clearly.
He glanced at Qiqi, then at Qin Chen and Zhou Zhibi, his brow slightly furrowed.
Qiqi lowered her head, and after a moment, a smile bloomed on her face once more.
The cute dimples on her face made Zhou Yi pause briefly. "Are you alright?" he asked.
Qiqi shook her head, trying to shake off her gloomy mood.
In the contest with Zhou Zhibi, she had ultimately lost. But today wasn't a total waste—now that she knew Qin Chen's predicament, she could finally let go gracefully and walk away with ease.
Yes, walk away gracefully. Even in defeat, she would maintain her poise.
Gu Qiqi mustered her courage, embodying the air of a dance queen—amid the激昂 music, she moved her body, sweating freely. Her elegant dance moves, spinning steps, the charm in every gesture, and the sudden dramatic transformation left even Zhou Yi slightly astonished.
Soon, the old fox narrowed his eyes and stepped forward to dance with the little rabbit.
Their coordination was perfect and seamless.
They quickly became the focus of the ball, with people around them stepping back to give them space, some even clapping softly to the rhythm.
Gu Qiqi threw her head back and laughed freely, her soaring dance like a transformed black butterfly.
Three hundred sixty-degree spins, spin, and spin again... The crystal chandelier sparkled brilliantly overhead, like a radiant galaxy—as vast as the galaxy, so vast was her heart...
But as she spun into the sixth circle, her foot suddenly slipped, and her laughter cut short—Qiqi slid with a "whoosh," nearly crashing to the floor!
Fortunately, Zhou Yi caught her just in time, wrapping an arm around her waist, or she would have ended up face-first on the ground.
"What happened?" People looked down at the floor—scattered across the smooth surface were dozens of large pearls, appearing out of nowhere!
Those pearls had caused her to slip, nearly twisting her ankle.
"It's nothing, probably someone's broken jewelry." Zhou Yi calmly set Qiqi back on her feet and gave a light signal. Immediately, a servant came forward to pick up all the pearls.
The music resumed, and after the brief scare, people began dancing again.
Qiqi stood frozen in place.
"You seem startled. Let me take you over there to rest," Zhou Yi said considerately, leading her to a seating area at the edge of the dance floor. Lu Wei rushed over almost instantly.
"Qiqi, are you alright?" he asked anxiously.
Qiqi shook her head.
The Pink Army was still clinging to Lu Wei, even following him to Qiqi's vicinity.
Zhou Yi looked up and swept his gaze over the beauties, who immediately fell silent, frozen in place.
Zhou Yi personally took Qiqi's hand and handed her over to Lu Wei: "Wei, you should take care of your own junior sister! She's kept me company long enough; it's time for you to fulfill your duties as host."
Lu Wei seized the chance to break free from the crowd of beauties, taking Qiqi and whispering to Zhou Yi, "Yi, thank you!"
Zhou Yi whispered back, "Your junior sister has quite the skill! Her swift kicks nearly ruined my shoes! You'll have to buy me a new pair later!"
With that, he turned and winked at Qiqi.