allonlinenovel Chapter 21: Dancing Only Used Half a Box of Ashes
Chapter 21: Dancing Only Used Half a Box of Ashes
Upon hearing this, Wu Xu's smile froze on his lips, and he sighed helplessly, "To my shame, when I first took over Baili Temple, I vowed to carry it forward, but unfortunately..."
He paused, a hint of regret flashing in his eyes, "Now that the temple is deserted, I know I have committed grave sins, so I have decided to do some good deeds before I die to make amends."
Cheng Ai narrowed her eyes slightly, then suddenly smiled and said, "Daoist Master, you are truly a man of noble character and integrity. I admire you greatly."
[If you want us to donate money to the Taoist temple, just say so. Why beat around the bush?]
Look at Cheng Xiaosan's fawning expression, tsk tsk, she's really shameless.
[Ah! It's here! My favorite couple has finally appeared!]
Netizens stared intently at the screen, all cameras focused on the entrance to the rest area.
Immediately afterwards, two figures slowly appeared on the screen.
The man wore a beige casual suit, with gold-rimmed glasses perched on his nose. His features were gentle and refined, and his overall demeanor was elegant yet somewhat frail.
The woman wore a dress in the same color scheme as him, with long hair flowing over her shoulders, glamorous and sexy makeup, a curvaceous and alluring figure, and a pair of beautiful eyes that exuded charm.
Wow, my goddess looks so beautiful today! Even though I was prepared, I was still completely stunned.
[All fans of Jian Gege and Bao Ni Jie's CP, gather around! Get ready to enjoy their sweet moments!]
These two look incredibly well-matched; their appearance and overall demeanor complement each other perfectly.
Because Hao Jian and Cheng Baoni were the most prominent among all the guests, Song Yifei immediately greeted them with a beaming smile and extremely humble attitude, "Good evening, Teacher Hao and Teacher Cheng~ I'm Feifei from Huitong Entertainment~ I hope you two seniors will take good care of me in the coming period~"
Cheng Baoni didn't bother to waste words with her, but Hao Jian shook her hand with unusual enthusiasm, his smile kind and friendly, "Fei-mei, you're too kind. We're all in the same circle, it's only right that we help each other."
Song Yifei was flattered and quickly invited them to sit down.
Cheng Baoni leaned back lazily in her chair, glancing casually at Cheng Ai, her tone sarcastic, "Oh, isn't this your older sister? When did you get out of the mental hospital? Why didn't you tell your younger sister beforehand?"
Upon hearing this, the viewers in the live stream immediately erupted in an uproar:
[Holy crap? What the hell? Cheng Xiaosan has a mental illness? Is it true?]
Bonnie has such a good temper. If anyone had interfered in my relationship with my husband, they probably would have scratched her already.
A few days ago, a netizen took a picture of Cheng Ai shopping with Mrs. Lü. They looked perfectly normal!
These days, Photoshop skills are incredibly advanced. What lie wouldn't she come up with to cover up a scandal?
[That makes sense! Lü Hanmo and Ye Yingdi have an excellent relationship, so it wouldn't be a bad idea to have his wife help him put on an act.]
[Ahem, I feel like Feifei's way of sucking up to Hao Bao's CP is quite ugly.]
Hao Jian took a deep breath, his brows furrowed tightly.
Is this woman out of her mind?
I had repeatedly told myself to stay rational when I met Cheng Ai, but she just had to provoke me. Luckily, the variety show hasn't started yet, otherwise it would be troublesome if netizens found out the truth.
He coughed twice, feigning composure, and glanced casually at Cheng Ai, but the next moment, his eyes were fixed on her.
It's been a while since I last saw this woman, and she seems to have changed quite a bit...
In my memory, her style of dress was always simple and clean, even when she was rushing to a show, she always had a serious and meticulous demeanor.
But now, she is wearing a blue ancient-style long dress with a thin veil over it. Her long black hair is tied up with a blue jade hairpin, revealing her full forehead and beautiful profile. Two strands of black hair fall down by her ears, making her look dignified, elegant, youthful and lively.
Add to that her delicate, lightly made-up face, and she looks like a fairy descended to earth. The indifference and aloofness between her brows seem to keep people at arm's length, yet one can't help but want to get closer and peek into the secrets hidden beneath the ice and snow.
Unbeknownst to him, Hao Jian's eyes gradually became hazy, and his heart began to beat faster and faster.
She's so beautiful. If we hadn't broken up back then...
Noticing his intense gaze, Cheng Ai looked back, her eyes calm and undisturbed.
Hao Jian was jolted awake, instantly regaining his senses. In his panic, he quickly composed himself and dared not look any further.
Cheng Ai casually lowered her eyes to straighten her clothes, then tucked a stray hair behind her ear with an elegant and languid gesture.
In a corner out of the camera's view, a mocking smile curled at the corner of her lips.
Ha, a scumbag is a scumbag, he can never get rid of his fickle nature!
Sisters, did you notice? Jian-ge seemed to stare blankly at Cheng Ai for a few seconds just now!
I must say, Cheng Xiaosan's look today is truly amazing.
Forget all that nonsense, all I want to know is whether she's actually sick.
Cheng Baoni didn't notice Hao Jian's unusual behavior, but she was very displeased with Cheng Ai's ignoring her. "Hey, sister, are you deaf? Why aren't you answering my question?"
Cheng Ai slowly lifted her eyelids, glanced at her, and uttered a single word indifferently, "Get lost."
Ye Jingke, who was in a meeting in the conference room while keeping an eye on the live broadcast, almost spat out his tea when he saw this.
Fortunately, he covered his mouth and nose in time, otherwise, where would his domineering CEO aura be?
However, this girl's reaction was surprisingly calm...
Ye Jingke was still admiring Cheng Ai's composure, but the subordinate reporting to him was shocked.
Why did the boss suddenly cover his nose? Could it be...?
Do I have bad breath?
Compared to Ye Jingke's shock, netizens were in an uproar:
[Holy crap! Did I hear that right? Cheng Xiaosan told Sister Baoni to get lost?]
Who does she think she is? Is her confidence just from signing with Shengding International?
[How ill-mannered! Even the goddess didn't mind her seducing Brother Jian, and she still dares to push her luck! How despicable!]
[Damn it, where did this slut come from? Daring to talk to my wife like that, she's asking for a beating!]
[@Cheng Xiaoai, you bastard, apologize to Nini right now, or I'll camp outside your house and curse you for a month.]
Where does she live? Count me in! It's everyone's responsibility to eradicate this scourge from the entertainment industry!
Cheng Baoni was furious. She stood up, walked up to Cheng Ai, bent down slightly, and whispered a warning through gritted teeth in her ear, "Don't be stubborn. Don't forget, I only used half a box of ashes for the last dance."
If you know what's good for you, obediently go back to the mental hospital; that might give you a chance to live. Otherwise, I guarantee you'll wish you were dead!
The words stopped abruptly.
Her expression froze in shock, as Cheng Ai suddenly raised her hand, grabbed her neck, turned around, and pinned her to the chair.
Cheng Baoni's pupils suddenly dilated, and she twisted her body, struggling desperately as she gasped for breath, "What...what are you doing...let...let me go..."