Tonight's bonfire party was truly a mix of joy and tears.
Of course, Cecilia Gu was one of the happy ones.
Throughout the whole party, she was the one who had the most fun.
The villagers of Yuanshan adored Cecilia Gu so much that everyone else was practically jealous.
Later, after changing her clothes and trying to join the villagers, Sylvia Ran saw how popular Cecilia Gu was and was nearly dying of jealousy.
She just couldn't figure it out—why was Cecilia Gu so popular in Yuanshan Village?
Isn't she pregnant right now?
Her figure was clearly starting to get rounder, and being pregnant meant she couldn't overdo her makeup.
Why would a woman like that still be so well-liked?
Sylvia Ran had always been proud of her own beauty.
Aren't men always into delicate, teary-eyed girls?
Charles Yin used to really like her too, so why now...
Sylvia Ran never realized that back then, Charles Yin had a carefree life and a harmonious family, so he was a bit spoiled. Plus, they grew up together, which made him like her type of woman.
Not to mention, she left for six years and didn't make a peep during that time.
But now, Charles Yin has changed from a naive young man to a cold-hearted, ruthless king who rules a business empire with an iron fist.
As a king, why would he go for a woman who only knows how to cry and act cute?
Even Lydia Lin, whom Charles Yin thought was pretty decent, wasn't the type to burst into tears at the drop of a hat.
Back then, it was because Lydia Lin was the only one who didn’t go gaga over Charles Yin’s stunning looks at their first meeting that he kept her around.
And before Lydia Lin betrayed Cecilia Gu, she actually did a pretty good job.
She even knew how to fly a kite.
She never clung to Charles Yin or threw tantrums and cried for no reason.
But Charles Yin's indulgence of Lydia Lin made her think she'd completely captured his attention. She became increasingly reckless, even scheming against her best friend and presumptuously making decisions for Charles Yin.
Who is Charles Yin, anyway?
How could a man like him be so easily manipulated by a woman?
So, Charles Yin simply went with the flow and dealt with Lydia Lin.
Later, Lydia Lin, unable to accept defeat, kept resorting to dirty tricks, pushing herself further down a path of self-destruction.
Cecilia Gu had no idea about the hatred in Sylvia Ran's eyes. All she knew was that tonight, she'd finally let go of her worries and enjoyed the evening to the fullest.
After the bonfire party ended, Cecilia Gu returned to the village chief's house.
Strangely enough, after the assistants walked Cecilia Gu to her room, they all left together. No one stayed behind to help her.
Cecilia Gu didn't mind. She figured they were just tired, so she let them go rest.
She pushed open the door, slipped off her shoes, and was just about to turn on the light.
Suddenly, a lamp in the corner flicked on with a snap.
And then, a figure suddenly appeared right in front of Cecilia Gu.
That silhouette looked so familiar...
The next second, music started playing, and that figure began to dance slowly in front of Cecilia Gu.
Cecilia Gu's eyes went wide!
That song—it was the same one they sang at the bonfire party tonight!
And the person dancing in front of her—those ape-like arms, strong waist, long legs...
Every movement was breathtakingly beautiful.
Cecilia Gu had never known that traditional dance could be so stunning.
Cecilia Gu remembered the first time she saw Sophie Song perform the Peacock Dance, she was completely mesmerized.
But Cecilia had never imagined that a man performing a traditional dance could be so beautiful, it felt as if she was truly transported into the scene.
Most importantly, he captured the very essence of the dance, expressing it to perfection.
Dance itself is a language of the body, a way to reveal one's innermost feelings through movement.
Every gesture he made seemed to pour out his deepest emotions to Cecilia...
Another spotlight flickered on, and his movements grew even more mysterious and alluring.
His shadow overlapped and layered, blurring the line between reality and illusion.
Unable to resist, Cecilia stepped forward, a strange emotion slowly brewing in her chest.
It was a feeling of anticipation, a longing.
Suddenly, Cecilia desperately wanted to pull aside the sheer veil blocking her view, to see who the dancer behind it truly was...
As she reached the veil, all the lights around her lit up at once. Even through the thin fabric, Cecilia could clearly see the person dancing behind it.
Charles Yin...
This guy...
What on earth is he doing...
Could he... could he really be dancing just to please me?
No matter how ridiculous the idea seemed, Cecilia found she couldn't laugh at all.
Behind the veil, Charles Yin's eyes shimmered, his smile rippling like waves, his gaze locked deeply onto her.
His dance never stopped, but his eyes never left her for a moment.
Cecilia didn't even notice that she was staring, completely transfixed...
Even when Charles Yin wasn't smiling, he was impossibly handsome—just one gentle smile from him could sweep away the hearts of countless admirers.