Everyone was looking at their dance partners—some gasping in surprise, others shaking their heads in complaint, others beaming with delight. The most astonishing were Gao Liang, Zhao Yuanhang, and Zuo Tianpei from the F4. Upon closer inspection, it turned out that Gao Liang had been paired with Gao Ruolan, Zhao Yuanhang with Zhang Xiaoli, and Zuo Tianpei with Xia Le Tao—someone who had appeared unexpectedly. All three had been dissatisfied with their random draws, yet had no choice but to accept them. Under the passionate speeches of the host and the stimulating music, the atmosphere at the venue became vibrant and lively. "You're the unlucky one again, aren't you?" Gao Liang said with a sly smile. "The unlucky one, I guess—I just have bad luck," Gao Ruolan sighed. "It's not just bad luck—it's like you're always haunting me!" Gao Liang self-mockingly remarked. Just as Gao Ruolan was about to respond, a voice came from behind: "You're such a fickle one—I hate seeing you!" Turning around, they saw Zhang Xiaoli angrily speaking to Zhao Yuanhang, who was smiling cheerfully.
"Do you remember that day? Haha! I've been telling her for ages—believe it or not, it's all your fault!" Zhao Yuanhang chuckled, truly a master of romance. "Well deserved!" Zhang Xiaoli smiled with satisfaction. "You're absolutely right—I really haven't been lucky lately. Since I first saw you, my romance score has plummeted, and my luck has nearly reached a freezing point. What now? Teach me!" With his warm, magnetic voice, Zhao spoke sincerely, which instantly eased Zhang Xiaoli's frustration. "You ruined my first love. As compensation, you're going to dance with me beautifully tonight!" And with that, she naturally began to dance lightly and gracefully with Zhao Yuanhang. Their movements were smooth and well-coordinated, growing more seamless over time, earning admiration from the other dancers. Zhang Xiaoli was delighted. Her friends Chen Yanling and Fan Weizhe had also gone through an initial adjustment phase, so their dancing pairs were especially well-matched, drawing widespread admiration.
Gao Ruolan couldn't help but feel envious, and unconsciously tugged at Gao Liang's hand. Gao Liang, who hadn't danced in a while, though reluctant to dance with Gao Ruolan, felt that having a partner was better than none. So the two of them stepped into the dance floor and began to dance. Gao Ruolan wasn't very skilled at dancing and kept stepping on Gao Liang's feet, which made him quite frustrated. Knowing her own awkwardness, she didn't wait for Gao Liang to object, but instead gazed at him with soft, tender eyes, as if seeking his forgiveness. When she stepped on his foot again, she gently leaned in and whispered into his ear, "Please teach me! I really don't know how!" Just as Gao Liang was about to complain, Gao Ruolan covered his mouth with her right hand and softly said, "Don't laugh at me, I truly don't know how! Please, I don't want to look foolish—just teach me, teach me!"
As soon as Gao Ruolan showed her coquettish demeanor, Gao Liang’s heart softened—especially with her gentle, heartfelt gaze, which was incredibly compelling, and her soft, delicate voice, a true heavenly melody, so soothing to hear. This was far more captivating than the coquettish tone she had used when asking him to teach her magic the previous day. Gao Liang remained silent, choosing instead to demonstrate through action. Gao Ruolan was quite intelligent and, within just a few attempts, quickly grasped the skill, earning Gao Liang a quiet, appreciative smile.
At this moment, to ignite the excitement, the host boosted the music to its peak volume and enthusiastically shouted into the microphone: "Ladies and gentlemen, please move with grace, and let every cell in your bodies come alive! Now, the male-female duo dance is beginning—our judges have already started scoring. Please give your best performance—winners will be rewarded with unexpected surprises!" The crowd roared in response, their enthusiasm soaring. F4 members took to the stage one after another, with the most striking transformation being left Tianpei unveiling his signature move—the "Dance of the Wind"—dancing gracefully with Xiale Tao. This made him a shining star among the F4 pairings, leaving Zhao Yuanhang and Fan Weizhe's duos in admiration. Xiale Tao was completely enchanted by the "Dance of the Wind" with her idol, leaving Gao Ruolan equally impressed. Gao Liang, of course, sensed her feelings and interrupted her thoughts, saying, "Stop looking—would you like us to outshine them?" "Yes! I'd love to! I'd love to!"
"Gao Ruolan was really in the mood."
"My assignments are all on the whiteboard! What are we going to do?" Gao Liang implied.
"I'll take care of that for you! But—can we jump better than them?" Gao Ruolan was completely focused on dancing.
"Come on, just dance with me! Please!" At that moment, Gao Ruolan was absolutely enthusiastic, gripping Gao Liang's hand tightly, afraid he'd drop her.
Gao Liang demonstrated a difficult move—much harder than the beginner level—and Gao Ruolan failed to execute it. Gao Liang got angry and said, "You're really slow! If you can't master this, you're finished!"
"You're the one who's slow!" Gao Ruolan retorted. "I'm not going to learn any more!"
"Then I won't bother teaching you either!" Gao Liang said casually.
At that moment, the judges had announced the results of the first round: Lu Tianpei and Xia Le Tao took first place, Fan Weizhe and Chen Yanling came in second, Zhao Yuanhang and Zhang Xiaoli secured third place—while Gao Liang and Gao
At that moment, someone beside them commented that Gao Ruolan could only be a beginner dancer, while Xia Le Tao had the potential to become a super dancer! This directly stimulated Gao Ruolan's competitive spirit. After all, we're both human—why can't I dance better than her? No, I am outstanding! Since I joined Saint Dorothy Business School, I've made a personal vow: "I will become the most outstanding student in the entire business school! I believe I can!" "Gao Liang! I was wrong!" Gao Ruolan gently apologized to Gao Liang, not realizing she had never before called him "Gao Liang!" "Now we can't afford any distractions. They've already won one round—we must perform our best in this one!" Gao Liang took Gao Ruolan's hand and patiently taught her, demonstrating each movement and explaining the key techniques. Gao Ruolan was fully focused, almost engaging every cell in her body, giving her wholehearted dedication to the dance. Gradually, her dancing improved steadily.
The audience began to clap, but Left Tianpei and Xia Le Tao truly held the upper hand, so unless they executed a special, dazzling sequence of moves to win over both the audience and the judges, they were certain to lose. Both were determined, and had fully committed themselves to perfecting this dance. Gao Ruo Lan no longer felt shy, as Gao Liang had unveiled his signature move—the "Super Dance Flower" of Light and Grace. This dance primarily demanded seamless coordination between the two partners; Gao Liang would at times hold Gao Ruo Lan's waist, and at others weave through various poses, closely entwined, allowing Gao Ruo Lan's full bust to repeatedly brush against and rub against Gao Liang's body, eliciting responses from both of them. Yet, in their pursuit of victory, they paid little attention to these physical reactions. "Keep going! Hold onto my shoulders!" Gao Liang encouraged, urging her on.
Gao Ruolan carried out the move perfectly, for it was a crucial one—she grasped Gao Liang’s shoulders with both hands and spun him around with grace, her movements light and fluid, earning a wave of applause from the crowd.
"Super floral dance! She truly is the master of the super floral dance!" someone shouted.
"They are simply made for each other—like they were designed by heaven and set by earth!" someone else exclaimed in wonder.
"They truly match! He’s handsome, she’s radiant—today, it’s as if heaven has blessed them!" others cheered and clapped.
Gao Ruolan heard the cheers and blushed, while Gao Liang remained composed and unbothered.
After several rounds of competition, the final scores were announced: Gao Liang and Gao Ruolan took first place, left Tianpei and Xia Le Tao came in second, Fan Weizhe and Chen Yanling secured third, and Zhao Yuanhang and Zhang Xiaoli ranked fourth.
The host presented awards, and everyone was delighted. The dance competition awarded first, second, third prizes, and commemorative prizes; each of them received a large red envelope.