"Oh?" Gu Nianzhi was taken aback. "You're going to our class's Christmas dance? But … "
"But what? Don't tell me they don't welcome us? " He Zhichu said slowly, one hand in his coat pocket gradually clenching. "Or, you don't want me to go?"
"Of course not." Gu Nianzhi instinctively denied it. She sat up on the bed with her phone in her hand and pulled the blanket up to her neck. She said carefully, "Professor He, this Christmas party is actually a place for classmates to get to know each other and bond."
Gu Nianzhi didn't dare to imagine what the occasion would be like if the professor went …
He Zhichu snickered. "Are you afraid of dragging you down? Don't worry, I'll go by myself. I won't affect you. "After saying that, he hung up the phone.
Gu Nianzhi smiled wryly as she listened to the beeping sound on the other end.
She actually didn't care about that, but when she thought about it carefully, it didn't seem right if He Zhichu went to the Christmas party with her.
He Zhichu was a professor, and she was his student. She was also his teaching assistant.
Because of their work and studies, they spent more time together.
Although Gu Nianzhi didn't have a close relationship with her classmates, she knew people were gossiping about her behind her back.
She was magnanimous, so she didn't take it to heart.
But if he appeared at the Christmas party, the gossip behind his back would probably be even worse …
Gu Nianzhi didn't care, but she knew it would hurt her teacher's reputation even more.
Therefore, she did not call back.
If He Zhichu had another way to attend their class's Christmas party, Gu Nianzhi would be quite happy.
After all, she didn't know many classmates in her class. Ma Qiqi, who was the closest to her, had already made it clear that she wasn't going. She had a date with her boyfriend on the weekend.
Gu Nianzhi was going to a Christmas party in a foreign place by herself. It was quite awkward to think about it.
However, if He Zhichu went as well, it would be good to talk to him when the time came.
As long as they didn't arrive at the same time as her, no one would gossip.
After thinking it through, Gu Nianzhi no longer felt conflicted.
She lifted the blanket and got up from the bed. She grabbed the nightgown at the head of the bed and put it on. Then, she opened the wardrobe and picked out the clothes for the ball today.
Since it was a ball, she would most likely wear a dress.
Autumn and winter skirts were too thick for dancing.
She rummaged in the closet for a long time and found a one-shoulder apricot silk dress with a high slit.
The quality of the silk was very good. Under the light, it was as smooth as clear water.
The hem of the skirt was inlaid with a few strings of lotus-colored silk flowers. It was so lifelike that it looked just like the real thing.
She draped it over her body and looked at her reflection in the mirror. It made her skin look even fairer and more delicate.
She shook her skirt, took off her nightgown, and casually put it on.
Because she wasn't wearing a bra, as soon as she adjusted her dress, she saw two obvious bulges on her chest in the mirror.
Gu Nianzhi, "…"
Huo Shaoheng came out of the bathroom and leaned against the door frame. He crossed his arms and looked at her.
He was dressed neatly, but not in casual attire.
He was wearing a white shirt with a small collar. He couldn't tell what brand it was, but it fit him so well. It was probably custom-made.
His slender trousers were straight and wrapped around his long legs. Even the leather belt around his waist gave off a sense of abstinence.
Tightly bound his wild nature.
Gu Nianzhi blinked and met Huo Shaoheng's gaze in the mirror. She said, "… How about wearing this dress to the dance tonight?"
Huo Shaoheng walked over and put a hand on her shoulder. He bent down slightly and was eye level with her. He whispered in her ear briefly but firmly, "… No."
Gu Nianzhi, "…"
"Why not? This dress will definitely look good dancing. " Gu Nianzhi argued with Huo Shaoheng and tried to reason with him. "I can also do Latin dance. Look at this opening. When I reveal my legs and kick them out, I'll definitely shock everyone."
She pointed to the slanted curve near her thigh under the dress for Huo Shaoheng to see.
Huo Shaoheng looked down and reached out to touch her thigh. He said, "Wearing this dress will only make people want to tear it apart …" As he spoke, he really grabbed it.
Gu Nianzhi quickly grabbed his hand. "No! I like this dress very much! If you dare to tear it, I'll … "
"You'll what?" Huo Shaoheng leaned forward and held her slender waist with both hands. His palms were faintly burning.
Gu Nianzhi opened her mouth and wanted to say something harsh, but Huo Shaoheng didn't let her speak at all. He lowered his head and kissed her.
Gu Nianzhi quickly pressed her lips together and turned her head away from him. She mumbled, "Don't … I haven't brushed my teeth yet …"
"It's not like I despise you." Huo Shaoheng held her head and kissed her in the end.
As he kissed her, he took out his phone and glanced at it. He swiped it open to open an application control app.
Not long after, the sound of distant and warm music began to play in the house.
When the house was renovated, the bedroom and living room were all equipped with surround sound Bluetooth speakers.
Gu Nianzhi could tell it was the Carpenters' famous "Merry-Christmas, Darling" (Merry Christmas, My Darling Baby).
The Carpenters' voice from half a century ago had been baptized by time and was like a crystal polished by time. It was even more pure and affectionate, without any impurities.
Huo Shaoheng took a step back and reached out his hand. He looked down at her and said quietly, "May I?"
It was actually the prelude to a dance.
His gaze was so focused that it was impossible to ignore it. His dark, jade-like eyes seemed to be able to absorb souls.
Gu Nianzhi seemed to be bewitched. She placed her hand in his.
Huo Shaoheng held her soft little hand with one hand and placed the other on her waist. He slid a step forward and began spinning her in the small bedroom.
Gu Nianzhi had never known that Huo Shaoheng was also an expert at ballroom dancing.
His sense of rhythm was very strong. His arms were strong, so he led her in a slow, slow, and smooth dance.
They spun and intertwined. You advance, I retreat. You front, I back.
Her intertwined palms were sweaty and a bit wet. Her heart was pounding, and her footsteps were almost flustered. She almost stepped on Huo Shaoheng's feet several times.
But he was able to pick her up and spin her with a little force in his arms.
He felt her nervousness and lowered his head to kiss her forehead.
His warm lips gradually calmed Gu Nianzhi's heart. She composed herself and began to dance to Huo Shaoheng's rhythm.
She had also learned before. She had secretly practiced with Little Temptress and the others when she was in college, but she had never had the chance to dance with anyone else.
She had once had a small selfish wish that her first dance had to be with Huo Shaoheng.
If it wasn't for Huo Shaoheng, she would never have danced in this life.
But after so many things happened, she decided to leave him, and her previous wish disappeared.
She didn't expect Huo Shaoheng to use this kind of method to secretly fulfill her dream.
Gu Nianzhi looked down to hide the wetness in the corners of her eyes.
The music slowed down, and only four sentences kept repeating:
"All the cards have been sent,
"The busyness of the holiday is also gradually fading,
"But I still have one wish I haven't made,
"For the most special you,
"Merry Christmas, darling."
When the music finally stopped, Huo Shaoheng also stopped in his tracks.
He picked Gu Nianzhi up and placed her feet on his. He lowered his head and whispered in her ear, "Merry Christmas, my darling."
His pure Oxford accent paired with his magnetic and deep voice made Gu Nianzhi's heart feel like it had been rolled in powdered sugar and then poured with honey. It was so sweet that it was against the rules.
Gu Nianzhi hugged Huo Shaoheng's neck tightly. She was so moved that her entire body was trembling.
Huo Shaoheng didn't move and let her hug him tightly. His two arms crossed behind her and protected her in his arms. He didn't use any force, but it made her feel extremely safe.
The sense of security that she cherished the most seemed to be returning bit by bit.
After a while, Gu Nianzhi said in a hoarse voice, "… I won't celebrate foreign holidays if you don't celebrate them. You don't have to … do this in the future. "
Besides, this kind of rare time was good enough to have once. She could reminisce about it for the rest of her life.
It would be boring if it was too much.
Huo Shaoheng patted her back. "It's fine at home."
It wasn't like they were going to church with great fanfare. When it was just the two of them, Huo Shaoheng didn't mind satisfying some of Gu Nianzhi's small wishes.
Gu Nianzhi snuggled in his arms and grunted softly.
Huo Shaoheng continued, "Leave this dress at home. Wear it when you dance with me."
"Okay." Gu Nianzhi obediently agreed. Even if Huo Shaoheng hadn't said it, she had planned to keep this dress as a souvenir.
This was the dress they wore when they danced for the first time. It was the kind that she would remember for the rest of her life.
"I'll help you pick out a dress." Huo Shaoheng released his arms. "My Nianzhi is so beautiful. You'll definitely amaze the audience today."
Although he sounded like he was coaxing a child, Gu Nianzhi enjoyed it. She followed behind Huo Shaoheng and watched him pick out the dance dress for her tonight.
Huo Shaoheng opened her closet and looked around. He picked out a dress from the ones that still had tags on them.
Gu Nianzhi looked at it and saw that it was a very designer red cocoon-shaped dress from Dior. The style was a bit exaggerated, especially on the chest and waist.
It accentuated her high chest, slender waist, long and straight legs, and even her knees were rare and flawless.
Gu Nianzhi was speechless.
"Isn't this too exaggerated?" Gu Nianzhi was a bit uneasy.
Actually, the dress was too mature and too expensive. It was obvious that it was expensive.
It was enough to attend the White House dinner. It was overdressed for a small class Christmas dance.
Boys dressed more normally wouldn't even dare to stand next to her.
"Is it as exaggerated as your dress just now?" Huo Shaoheng said calmly and went to look for jewelry for her.
Gu Nianzhi was speechless.
Gu Nianzhi rubbed her nose and tactfully didn't retort.
When Huo Shaoheng hung the pigeon egg-sized ruby and diamond necklace around her neck, Gu Nianzhi had already accepted her fate.
The sparkling gold was probably for the occasion. He wanted her to be a Christmas tree …
After picking out the dress, Gu Nianzhi went to the bathroom to wash up. Then she took a bath and did some body care.
Women always felt like they didn't have enough time to take care of themselves.
Fortunately, Huo Shaoheng was also busy and didn't think it was a problem for Gu Nianzhi to spend three hours in the bathroom.
He sat on the sofa in front of the bathroom and worked on his laptop while keeping an eye on Gu Nianzhi to make sure she didn't fall asleep in the bathtub.
Gu Nianzhi finished cleaning up. When she came out of the bathroom, she realized it was already two in the afternoon.
She sat in front of the vanity to dry her hair. She suddenly remembered something and asked, "Huo Shao, how can you dance so well? When did you learn? Why didn't I know? "
Huo Shaoheng calmly closed his laptop and rubbed his nose. He looked around and asked, "What time is your ball tonight? What do you want to eat?"
"Golden Collar Bar at six. I'm not hungry now." Gu Nianzhi frowned. "You still haven't answered my question."
Huo Shaoheng walked over and took the hairdryer from her hand. He used his hand to dry her hair and said calmly, "This is something everyone in the department has to learn. Everyone knows how to do it. If you don't believe me, you can ask Big Xiong and Little Ze. "
Actually, Huo Shaoheng didn't want to tell Gu Nianzhi about the content of their training.
It was better to avoid trouble. As a man, he naturally knew how not to cause unnecessary trouble for himself.
Gu Nianzhi was especially smart. Not only did she have a good memory, but she could also draw inferences about other things from one instance. Huo Shaoheng's instinct was that if he explained everything clearly, it would probably cause endless trouble in the future.
Gu Nianzhi was indeed convinced by his answer. She smiled and said, "Then everyone in your department should be good at hitting on girls. Why are Brother Xiong and Brother Ze still single?"
Huo Shaoheng smiled. "We don't hit on girls. That's a mission."
It was precisely because they knew too much that they didn't want to use it in their own lives.
They were better than most people at distinguishing true feelings from false ones.
Gu Nianzhi smiled knowingly.
…
Time passed especially quickly when the two of them were together.
Soon, it was already 5: 30. It was winter in the Imperial Capital, so the sky darkened especially early.
Huo Shaoheng called Fan Jian to drive over.
"I'll have Fan Jian give you a ride." Huo Shaoheng narrowed his eyes as he adjusted the necklace around Gu Nianzhi's neck. "Call me when you're done."
Gu Nianzhi nodded and put on her coat before following Huo Shaoheng downstairs to the parking lot.
Fan Jian was already waiting in Huo Shaoheng's Bentley SUV.
The two of them got into the car and sat in the backseat.
Fan Jian quickly drove to the road in front of Golden Collar Bar.
Gu Nianzhi got out of the car. Several classmates waiting at the bar entrance waved happily at her and called out, "Gu Nianzhi! This way! "
Gu Nianzhi smiled and was about to walk over when Huo Shaoheng called out to her from the car. "Nianzhi."
Gu Nianzhi turned around and saw that the window of the Bentley had already been rolled down. Huo Shaoheng was wearing sunglasses, revealing half of his side profile. He was so handsome that it made her heart flutter.
There were no lights in the car. Only the light from the street lamps shone down. It was half bright and half dark, making his aura even more mysterious and vast.
"What's the matter?" Gu Nianzhi walked back to the window and bowed slightly. She looked at Huo Shaoheng in surprise.
Huo Shaoheng suddenly reached out and grabbed Gu Nianzhi's neck. He gently pulled her down.
In front of Gu Nianzhi's classmate, under the flickering Christmas lights and faintly discernible music, he kissed her in front of the bar.
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This was the first chapter of the 4,000-word chapter.
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