Invincible Young Master in the City
Chapter 711: 707: The Focus of Attention

Chapter 711: Chapter 707: The Focus of Attention

When the party had progressed by about a third, the number of people on the dance floor had diminished significantly, with only three or four couples scattered around dancing, while the others were mostly resting, chatting, and seizing the opportunity to network.

Ye Fan also took this opportunity to become acquainted with the heads of various departments of the county government and exchanged mobile phone numbers. Although he had no aspirations to climb up the ladder, he still had to work in Mingde County for three years, and it was necessary to make friends even if not for the convenience of his work.

While he was in the midst of lively conversation, suddenly Ye Fan noticed that everyone had stopped talking and was either looking up or turning their heads to look behind him.

His ears twitched, and in the noisy hall, he heard the rhythmic sound of a woman’s high heels clicking against the floor as she approached.

He turned around to look, only to be met with a dazzling sight.

It turned out that the most radiant presence in the room, Xue Lingyu, was slowly approaching with a smile on her pretty face. Her posture and demeanor were indescribably elegant and noble.

Of course, this was only in relation to others. Ye Fan felt nothing special, having seen elegance and nobility ten times greater before.

“Minister Xue.”

“Minister Xue.”

“Minister Xue.”

Like everyone else, Ye Fan called out but did not add any “Sister Xue.” After all, in front of everyone, there was no need to flaunt his superficially close relationship with Xue Lingyu. That would likely be distasteful to Xue Lingyu herself.

With a smile, Xue Lingyu said, “Sorry to interrupt your chat.”

“Not at all,” the others immediately denied with a smile, followed by a flurry of flattery, as they offered their seats, inviting Xue Lingyu to sit and join the conversation.

Xue Lingyu shook her head slightly and said, “I’ve chatted enough for most of the night. I don’t feel like talking anymore, I want to dance a bit.”

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately became overjoyed, full of anticipation.

And quick to react, Jiang Hongyuan immediately extended a gentlemanly hand with a bow and called out, “Minister Xue, may I have the honor of dancing with you?”

The others realized what was happening, and though they also wanted to invite Xue Lingyu to dance like Jiang Hongyuan, they had to maintain some semblance of dignity and refrain from showing jealousy like a bunch of young lads, so they stood back, internally cursing Jiang Hongyuan for his slyness.

However, Ye Fan had no intention of inviting Xue Lingyu to dance.

He hadn’t planned on dancing at all that evening.

Moreover, Zhao Lina was still watching him like a hawk not far away.

Xue Lingyu smiled slightly and said, “Jiang Hongyuan, I’m sorry, but you aren’t the one I’m looking for. Perhaps next time.”

Although she was younger than Jiang Hongyuan, her administrative rank was one level higher than his, so the term “Little Jiang” came out quite naturally.

“Hehe, I’m used to it. It’s fine,” Jiang Hongyuan said with an awkward smile, seeking to save face.

The others revived their hopes and, in order to ease the situation for both Xue Lingyu and Jiang Hongyuan, said with a laugh, “That’s right, Minister Xue is always invited to dance numerous times at every party; she can’t possibly accept them all. We’ve all been rejected before.”

After a round of laughter, aside from Ye Fan and the now hopeless Jiang Hongyuan, everyone once more looked at Xue Lingyu with expectancy.

As Jiang Hongyuan previously stated, being able to dance with Xue Lingyu was absolutely a spotlight moment, a symbol of a man’s charm. Not to mention Xue Lingyu being young and beautiful, she also held a high position and power, ranking fourth among the few standing committee members who managed the entire Mingde County.

Everyone here was part of the officialdom, and almost all were admirers of power within the government.

To be able to hold Xue Lingyu’s delicate hand and wrap his arm around her slender waist, to dance intimately with her under everyone’s gaze… Let alone being too excited to sleep after the party, it might even be possible to be so excited that he couldn’t sleep for three days and nights.

Xue Lingyu’s beautiful eyes shimmered before finally settling on Ye Fan, and she said with a smile, “Little Ye, how about a dance with me?”

Hearing this, everyone else felt a pang of disappointment, then quickly came to terms with it. After all, Ye Fan was tall and strapping, his back as straight as a spear, and he certainly looked dashing in his suit. This, combined with his youthfulness, made it no wonder Xue Lingyu favored him.

But at that moment, they thought they had heard wrong.

Ye Fan quickly waved his hands and said, “Thank you, Director Xue, but I’m not good at dancing. I would just embarrass myself in front of everyone.”

He, he actually refused!

Everyone’s mouths dropped open in surprise, almost wide enough to fit a duck egg.

Wasn’t this the time to be surprised, thrilled, and deliriously happy?

All eyes turned to Ye Fan with incredulity. Even if one couldn’t dance, one would still risk life and limb to accompany a beauty!

Xue Lingyu was also taken aback. She paused for a moment, then laughed lightly and said, “It’s okay. None of us here are professional dancers, the point is to have fun.”

Though a woman, she had become accustomed to giving orders over the years and, with her extensive experience, she wasn’t like the ordinary woman who would feel awkward and humiliated by a rejection.

So, as she spoke, she enthusiastically reached out to grab Ye Fan’s hand and then turned to walk towards the dance floor.

At this point, Ye Fan really couldn’t refuse anymore; to do so would be outright confrontation. Besides, Xue Lingyu’s attitude towards him was quite friendly.

Thus, Ye Fan immediately shifted from being passive to becoming proactive, grasping Xue Lingyu’s tender hand in his as he went from being led by her to leading her towards the dance floor.

Xue Lingyu’s sensual lips curled up at Ye Fan’s change of behavior: this Little Ye was pretty sensible, and shrewd.

With Ye Fan now leading Xue Lingyu to the dance floor, all eyes were drawn to them, filled with various degrees of envy, jealousy, and resentment.

Ye Fan took no notice of these looks; he was not a timid man.

However, the next moment he couldn’t help but feel a tightness in his chest as he sensed two sharp and icy gazes piercing through him.

Without even turning, he knew it must be Zhao Lina who was unhappy.

Ye Fan could only inwardly sigh with resignation, I didn’t want this either, bro was forced into it.

As Ye Fan led Xue Lingyu onto the dance floor, everyone outside the dance area began to chatter among themselves.

Especially the group that had been chatting with Ye Fan earlier, they finally came back to their senses, laughing ruefully and sighing, “Life is really unfair. We begged for a dance, and there’s Ye Director, being begged to dance and still wanting to refuse.”

Meanwhile, the county committee secretary, Wang Shu, and the county head, Wei Qingxiong, who had been sitting together discussing quietly, also stopped their conversation and looked up at Ye Fan leading Xue Lingyu into the dance pool.

“Hehe, Xue Lingyu finally decided who to dance with,” Wei Qingxiong said with a light smile. “Little Ye is quite good.”

If it wasn’t for Ye Fan stepping forward during the last bank robbery incident with a gun, he would have been forced to become a hostage for a group of desperados. Even though Zhao Lina took his place eventually, he was still grateful to Ye Fan.

Wang Shu nodded with a smile and said, “Indeed. Haha, we’ve been talking for so long, it’s nearly done and I’m a bit tired. Let’s just enjoy the dance of the beauty and the handsome guy for free.”

“Haha, that’s exactly what I was thinking!” Wei Qingxiong laughed.