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Chapter 112: The Duel between Cha-Cha and Rumba

Chapter 112: Chapter 112: The Duel between Cha-Cha and Rumba

Qiao Rui was slightly stunned. His words seemed so affectionate as he introduced her to everyone—his siblings, his elders—as if he wanted everyone to accept her.

But Qiao Rui was clear-headed. Their relationship was a facade.

Fortunately, she hadn’t fallen for it, or the one to lose face would have been her.

Pei Liyan held her wrist and approached a handsome man. "Qiao Rui, this is our cousin, Pei Jibai."

"Big brother, sister-in-law, good evening." Pei Jibai smiled at Qiao Rui with a probing look in his eyes.

Qiao Rui nodded slightly and responded indifferently, "Cousin, good evening."

"This is the second cousin, cousin..., cousin..."

Pei Liyan introduced many people, and Qiao Rui counted—there were over a dozen of his cousins, and even more second cousins.

At that moment, Pei Jibai smiled and said, "Big brother, sister-in-law, rumors are truly unreliable!"

"That’s right, sister-in-law is actually so pretty."

...

They chatted, and Qiao Rui also smiled.

Just then, Qiao Xiang found Pei Qiuhua and Si Ran and came over with them.

Someone called out, "Xiang sister, come quick, we are about to start the dance."

"Elder Madam Pei said that traditionally, the dance should be started by big brother and Xiang sister," someone mentioned.

Si Ran looked towards Qiao Rui subconsciously.

Qiao Rui also felt a jolt inside, tradition eh? It seemed they must have danced often together.

"Sister-in-law, you might not be aware, Xiang sister and big brother dance the Cha-Cha beautifully together."

Qiao Rui looked at the speaker, it was Pei Liyan’s second cousin, Mo Xiaomei.

"Is that so, Cousin Mo?" Qiao Rui smiled. "Then I look forward to it, I would love to see Mr. Pei dance the Cha-Cha."

Pei Liyan immediately shot her an icy look.

Qiao Rui smiled faintly, meeting his gaze. "Mr. Pei, go ahead and dance."

Pei Liyan spoke in a deep voice, "No dance, you start the dance!"

Since Qiao Rui couldn’t dance, he refused to open the dance as well.

At this time, He Zheng managed to push through the crowd; he had been held up by several of Pei Liyan’s cousins and hadn’t found Pei Liyan and Qiao Rui until now.

Elder Madam Pei walked over at that moment.

Everyone immediately became respectful.

Elder Madam Pei glanced at Pei Liyan and spoke in a displeased tone, "Liyan, you are supposed to open the dance with Qiao Xiang, why haven’t you prepared yet?"

Pei Liyan’s brows furrowed. Just as he was about to speak, the elder turned to Qiao Rui. "Qiao Rui, is it because you don’t want Liyan to open the dance with Qiao Xiang?"

Qiao Rui was named directly, and she found the old lady quite amusing. The way she spoke in public, if Qiao Rui were to object, wouldn’t that embarrass Pei Liyan?

She certainly wasn’t going to be that kind of roadblock.

Qiao Rui smiled slightly and said, "Elder Madam Pei, I support Mr. Pei in opening the dance with my elder sister. Let’s get to it!"

With that said, everyone looked at her.

The girl’s face bore a serene and dignified smile, as if the discomfort posed by Elder Madam Pei meant nothing to her.

She felt no embarrassment.

This way, she cleverly deflected the situation, making Elder Madam Pei seem like the villain.

He Zheng was also stunned for a moment, finding it difficult to smooth things over.

Pei Liyan looked at Elder Madam Pei.

Her gaze was imposing as she spoke sternly, "Liyan, even Qiao Rui does not object, so hurry up and go!"

Pei Liyan’s eyes were calm yet sharp as he glanced at Qiao Rui and eventually nodded. "Alright!"

They quickly entered the hall where the music had already started.

Pei Liyan led a blushing Qiao Xiang into the dance floor.

The younger generation of the Pei Family looked at Qiao Rui with sympathy.

Qiao Rui maintained a serene smile.

He Zheng came over and said, "Sister-in-law, would you like something to drink?"

"No thank you, Mr. He," Qiao Rui responded with an indifferent tone that conveyed a sense of detachment.

Her purpose here was to find a photograph, not to compete with anyone or grow jealous.

He Zheng glanced at her and said, "The Pei Family often holds similar banquets, and we frequently have to attend various banquets and dance parties. My sister-in-law, when you’re free, you could learn social dancing and the like."

Qiao Rui smiled. "That’s unnecessary, isn’t there someone who can dance?"

He Zheng was taken aback, then smiled. "It’s always better to know how to dance yourself than leaving it to others."

Qiao Rui smiled again but didn’t speak.

Just then, Pei Jibai approached, offering a faint smile, "Brother He Zheng, it seems no one asked if sister-in-law knows how to dance before decisively assuming she doesn’t. That’s quite impolite."

Upon hearing this, He Zheng was also taken aback and turned to Qiao Rui, "I apologize, sister-in-law, do you know how to?"

Qiao Rui didn’t answer, but looked toward Pei Jibai. This second son of the Pei Family appeared to be one or two years younger than Pei Liyan, with equally outstanding looks.

Pei Jibai gazed at Qiao Rui, smiled faintly, and asked, "Sister-in-law, would you do me the honor of a dance?"

Qiao Rui glanced over the crowd and, with a faint smile, said, "Sure!"

He Zheng was instantly stunned. She really can dance!

And so, Pei Jibai escorted Qiao Rui into the hall.

The two of them whispered something to each other and didn’t go directly into the dance floor.

Then, Pei Jibai walked over to the sound system, spoke to someone, then returned and stood beside Qiao Rui.

He handed Qiao Rui a glass of fruit drink, which appeared to be kiwi juice, and she took it and sipped.

Pei Liyan and Qiao Xiang already began their dance.

Pei Liyan held Qiao Xiang’s hand; her left foot slightly shifted her weight downwards, her right leg outstretched, her foot touching the ground, her instep taut, her buttocks line even tighter, creating a mesmerizing and beautiful opening pose.

Qiao Rui watched for a moment and continued drinking the kiwi juice.

Pei Jibai whispered, "Big brother and sister Xiang starting the dance is a tradition of the past few years. Generally, they are the fixed dance partners."

"Oh, I see," Qiao Rui nodded.

They indeed were dancing well, the rhythm and timing were spot on, resulting in a sequence of sharp and precise steps.

Pei Liyan’s handsome face betrayed no emotion, but his coordination with Qiao Xiang was seamless.

Qiao Xiang looked particularly enchanting, coquettish, like a budding flower waiting to bloom, her eyes misty like smoke, suggesting speechlessness, glimmering and fluctuating, her whole presence seemed to blossom for the man beside her, flamboyant.

The affection in their motions was evident to anyone present.

The next moment, Pei Liyan embraced Qiao Xiang, their foreheads touching, their eyes locked, tender and deeply moving.

Each gesture between them radiated that intimate and romantic ambiance of lovers, blushing all who watched.

It was too seductive!

And with every movement that followed, the seductiveness only heightened.

At the end of the lively and relaxed cha-cha, their enchanting dance moves left the audience intoxicated, unable to regain their composure for a long time.

The next second, the audience erupted.

"They dance so well!"

"Big brother and sister Xiang truly make a pair."

"Yeah, I really don’t understand why they haven’t gotten married."

Pei Jibai glanced at Qiao Rui and said, "Sister-in-law, don’t take it to heart."

Qiao Rui also smiled faintly, her gaze landing on Pei Jibai, her eyes exceptionally clear.

Pei Jibai’s eyes tightened, and he gave an awkward smile.

Qiao Rui drank half the glass of kiwi juice and set it down.

At that moment, the sound of a rumba echoed through the speakers.

Qiao Rui said, "Shall we, cousin?"

"Sure thing, sister-in-law!" The two stepped onto the floor.

Assuming the dance pose, Pei Jibai took Qiao Rui’s hand.

Qiao Rui’s body was lithe as she gracefully executed the dance moves, her style soft yet expressive, making her shine with a rainbow-like aura, dazzling and bewitching like a sprite fallen to earth.

The entire room was astounded, all eyes fixed on Qiao Rui and Pei Jibai with admiration.

Even Pei Liyan’s eyes showed astonishment; his facial features involuntarily tensed.