As soon as the words were spoken, Sheng Chenjin approached her again, gently lifted her hand, and re-entered the lesson. Shi Xin xin took a deep breath; the sweat on her head wasn't from exertion, but from nervousness.
She had previously felt a strong sense of distance because he was her teacher, and due to her debt, Shi Xin xin had also harbored some fear towards him. However, after the interaction last night, these feelings seemed to have vanished. xxs壹贰
Constantly stepping on his foot, Shi Xin xin felt very apologetic, but for some reason, a voice in her heart told her that Sheng Chenjin wouldn't blame her. Sheng Chenjin was that gentle man towards her.
Indeed, Sheng Chenjin didn't blame her at all. As a boss, he could have hired someone else to take her to the dance and teach her to dance, but he chose to teach her himself.
As a beginner, she kept stepping on his foot, and he showed no annoyance. Instead, he even joked and comforted her. Was this really just the relationship between a boss and an employee? She didn't think so.
Shi Xin xin felt as if something was drawing them closer, much like this dance, which had unknowingly permeated into Shi Xin xin's very being.
During the time she was lost in thought, Shi Xin xin didn't miss a single dance step. When she came back to her senses, she herself was surprised. She hadn't deliberately memorized anything, and she had even been daydreaming just now.
Under these circumstances, she should have stepped on his foot, but she didn't. Was it because she was thinking of him?
Shi Xin xin didn't know. She hoped it could continue like this forever, that she would never step on his foot again, and never cause him such pain.
She wished it could go on forever, with no one to disturb them, just her and Sheng Chenjin. Although the nature of their relationship was uncertain, they were so close now, she could enjoy his embrace, she could see only him before her eyes, no one else, just the two of them.
At some point, a melodious piece of music drifted over. She looked back and saw the butler smiling at them from the doorway before turning and leaving, no longer disturbing them.
It was rare to see the master and the young lady getting along so harmoniously. It seemed as though past events could no longer interfere with them. The butler could tell from the way the young lady and the master gazed at each other that the master was determined this time.
However, it was still necessary to choose a good time to explain things clearly to the young lady. He had entered the room earlier, intending to see if the master needed any assistance.
The butler knew that dance partners for beginners could have a rough time, especially for a young lady learning to dance for the first time, and the master might get stepped on. He had come to see if the master had any instructions.
If it wasn't going well, he might have to advise them to take a short break. He hadn't expected that the young lady would become so proficient in just one morning. It seemed his worries were in vain.
Seeing Sheng Chenjin and the young lady so happy, the butler was also pleased. But perhaps it was because she saw the butler that Shi Xin xin suddenly became nervous. Her previously relaxed state was instantly broken, and she returned to tense learning.
In her distraction, she forgot the dance steps again and accidentally stepped on Sheng Chenjin's foot. Due to her lack of concentration, her movement was unintentional, and she applied the same force as during the dance. Her entire weight landed on his foot.
Sheng Chenjin's foot was severely stepped on by her high heel. He immediately released Shi Xin xin, clutching his foot and yelping in pain. Shi Xin xin was terrified and immediately rushed over, "Are you okay?"
She feared she had crippled Sheng Chenjin.
Sheng Chenjin, still holding his foot, then stumbled and fell to the ground. Was it that serious? Shi Xin xin was extremely flustered and didn't know what to do.
"Quick, sit down, take off your shoe, let me see," she urged, seeing how much pain Sheng Chenjin was in, it must be very serious. Who knew that the next second, Sheng Chenjin's posture of holding his foot changed to holding his stomach, and his groans turned into hearty laughter.
Shi Xin xin stood frozen, her worried expression not yet faded, and was completely bewildered by Sheng Chenjin's laughter. It took her several seconds to react.
She stomped her foot in anger, "So, you were tricking me." Hearing this, Sheng Chenjin immediately rolled over. "No, no, I just saw how shy you were when you looked at the butler and wanted to adjust your mood."
Shi Xin xin didn't understand his intention and was still angry. He had made her so worried. What if her true feelings were discovered?
Sheng Chenjin steadied her shoulders and turned her to face him. "Dancing requires us to be this close. Why are you so shy?"
Upon hearing this, Shi Xin xin's face instantly turned red to her ears. "That's not..."
"Not what? You must know that on the day of the ball, there will be many people. You are my dance partner, and you will definitely dance with me. If you continue to get distracted and step on me like this, people will definitely laugh at me, just like I did just now."
Shi Xin xin stood awkwardly, stunned. Sheng Chenjin took a few steps forward. "You must remember, when dancing, your eyes should only be on me, understand?"
As he spoke, he gently lifted Shi Xin xin's chin, forcing her to look only into his eyes. Shi Xin xin couldn't even muster a "yes" and stared directly into Sheng Chenjin's eyes. His handsome face was imprinted in her vision again.
Why hadn't she noticed how handsome he was before? He seemed even more tall and imposing in his formal wear. Being looked at so intently by Shi Xin xin, Sheng Chenjin felt an urge to kiss her.
Just as he leaned in, she turned her head away, avoiding Sheng Chenjin's gaze. How could she stare at him so brazenly? If he knew what she was thinking, he would surely mock her.
She was an ugly duckling, incapable of becoming a swan. She shouldn't indulge in Cinderella-like dreams of marrying a prince. Someone like her would never meet a prince. A plain woman like her.
Shi Xin xin warned herself again in her heart, forbidding herself from daydreaming. Even if she liked him, she had to be extremely cautious and restrain her feelings, absolutely not letting Sheng Chenjin or anyone else discover them.
Seeing Shi Xin xin's hurried turn of head, Sheng Chenjin also snapped back from the sweet reverie. He couldn't be too hasty. He absolutely couldn't let Shi Xin xin think he was just playing around. He had to gain her recognition before confessing.
The time wasn't ripe yet. Saying it too soon would only give Shi Xin xin the impression of a playboy. He had to give her enough security, so she could also feel that he truly liked her.