C64 Passionate and Awkward

The competition continued. Some were happy while others were sad. When there were still two more groups of contestants on the stage, Dan Cheng Hao sent a message to Qiao Lu De: Qiao Qiao, don't be nervous later on. Just follow my footsteps.

Qiao Lu De looked at the words on the message and raised his head slightly to glance at him. He replied with two simple words: I know.

Dan Cheng Hao looked at the words on his phone and didn't know whether to laugh or cry. The more he looked at them, the more he felt that there was a strong smell of gunpowder in the air.

When the contestants from the previous two groups had finished dancing, it was finally Qiao Lu De and Dan Cheng Hao's turn to go on stage. When they heard that the CEO had also participated in the competition, it caused quite a sensation in the company. It was a blessing to be able to see the CEO's dancing.

Dan Cheng Hao held Qiao Lu De's hand with one hand and walked to the center of the arena. After getting into a position, Dan Cheng Hao mouthed to her: "Don't be nervous, I'm here."

Qiao Lu De pursed his lips and looked at him with unfriendly eyes, but he did not react.

The music started, and the two of them danced. Dan Cheng Hao looked down at Qiao Lu who was expressionless. The corners of his mouth curled up slightly, and he gritted his teeth and shut his mouth: "Qiao Qiao, are you trying to show me this ugly face?"

Qiao Lu De heard him and looked straight at him with a fake smile. He imitated him and said, "Don't think that everyone can joke around with anyone like you."

As the dance steps circled, Dan Cheng Hao turned around with Qiao Lu.

"Oh? What's wrong with doing this? There were a lot of important guests in the company today. I can't possibly put on a dead face with them, can I?" Dan Cheng Hao said in a wronged manner.

Qiao Lu De glared at him and followed him closely. He sneered without batting an eyelid, "What does it have to do with me what you look like? I don't care about you."

Dan Cheng Hao lifted his eyebrows and smiled. He didn't say anything else and danced with Qiao Lu De in the center of the scene.

When the song ended, there was a round of applause. The two of them stood still and looked at each other. Qiao Lu De was panting lightly, and his face was slightly red. On the other hand, Dan Cheng Hao was calm and composed as he said to her, "Not bad!"

The judges quickly announced the score, the highest score in the entire audience. The reason why he got such a high score was because of Dan Cheng Hao's good dancing. He deserved it and everyone was convinced. During the award ceremony, Qiao Lu De went on stage to receive the award. It was unknown whether it was intentional or just a coincidence, but the person who gave her the award just so happened to be Fang Yun.

Fang Yun smiled and congratulated Qiao Lu De, then handed the trophy to her and hugged her. Qiao Lu De was about to stand up when his body touched hers slightly. However, Fang Yun forcefully held her in her arms and said to her in a voice that only the two of them could hear: "Qiao Lu De, I'll make you happy for a few more days."

Qiao Lu De was confused by these inexplicable words. He raised his eyes and glanced at Chu Xiao, who was standing at the side. He understood in his heart that perhaps standing with Chu Xiao just now had made her uncomfortable.

Qiao Lu De also whispered, "There's nothing to be happy about talking to your Chu Xiao. I don't want second-hand goods. If you feel comfortable using it, you can keep it. You are welcome!"

When they separated, the two of them looked at each other and smiled. The others gave another round of applause.

After the competition, there was a small cocktail party. When Qiao Lu saw that his task had been completed, he did not want to stay any longer. He went to the dressing room and changed his clothes and shoes before putting them neatly into the box.

When he came out with the box, he saw Dan Cheng Hao standing outside the door, as if he was waiting for her.

"It just so happens that you are here. I have changed my clothes. I'll return it to you after the dry cleaning," Qiao Lu De said.

Dan Cheng Hao looked at the box and asked, "This is for you. Do you still need to return it?"

"If you don't do it, you won't be rewarded," Qiao Lu De said as he walked past him.

Dan Cheng Hao followed beside her and said, "You won the first place in the competition. Why are you still wearing a straight face?"

Can't I be unreasonable? Qiao Lu De cursed in his heart. When she thought about how he was with Fang Yun just now, her heart burned with anger!

When they arrived at the front, Qiao Lu De turned around and told Dan Cheng Hao, "Don't follow me. It's not good for you to be seen by others. I'll be leaving first."

"Go home? I'll send you home." After saying that, Dan Cheng Hao did not wait for her to reply. He pulled her hand and walked to the other side of the room.

When they got into the car, Qiao Lu De still could not hold it in and asked worriedly, "Can you just leave like that?"

"It's more important to send you off than socializing with them. It's already so late, and I can't be at ease even if you go home with such beautiful makeup on your face."

Qiao Lu De's expression eased up a little after hearing the lackey's words.

"Are you in a bad mood with me?" After the car had driven for a while, Dan Cheng Hao suddenly asked.

"Nope," Qiao Lu De looked out the window and said coldly, "You're the boss, and I am the employee. We have a clear hierarchy. How can I dare to be in a bad mood with you?"

"You have been sulking since before the competition. Qiao Qiao, please lie with better acting skills, okay?"

"I'm not lying, and I don't have any acting skills. Director Shan, we don't know each other very well. Our relationship is only average. It seems that my sullen face has nothing to do with you. Aren't you too concerned?"

As soon as these words came out of Qiao Lu's mouth, he wanted to slap himself in the face! What were they talking about? Why was his mouth out of his control? Why was he talking nonsense?

As expected, after Dan Cheng Hao heard this, his face was filled with dark clouds. He pursed his lips and did not say a word.

Under this pressure, Qiao Lu could not sit still anymore. She opened her mouth and said, "Stop at the front. I want to go to the supermarket to buy something."

Dan Cheng Hao turned the steering wheel and parked the car by the roadside. Qiao Lu De unbuckled his seatbelt and said, "Thank you for sending me back."

Seeing that Dan Cheng Hao was still pulling a long face, she did not say anything else and got out of the car. She watched as his car drove away.

She lowered her head and looked at the gift box in her arms and sighed silently. She was really good at throwing tantrums and feeling dissatisfied. If she had any questions, she would just ask them. Was there any use in putting on airs? But if she asked, what position would she take? He would definitely tease her. Why would she be jealous? [Even if I am upset, I can't say that his concern is unnecessary!]

Sigh, Qiao Lu De scratched his head in frustration, not knowing what to do. He turned around and entered the supermarket.

After shopping in the supermarket, he ate beef noodles at a noodle shop on the first floor before taking a taxi home. He stuffed the things into the fridge and washed some fruits. Just as he sat down on the sofa, he received a call from Qi Jia.

"When did you leave? Why didn't you tell me? You caused me to look for you everywhere. It's still Director Dan who told me you went home. "Qi Jia complained to her.

"Is Dan Cheng Hao alright?" Qiao Lu De asked carefully.

"I was just about to ask you what happened to Dan Cheng Hao? His face was very dark and full of anger. Why did he become like this after going out for a while and returning? Did you offend him?"

Qiao Lu bit his lips and thought for a moment, then said: "Yes, I offended him." After that, he told Qi Jia everything that had happened.

"You, you. I don't even know what to say to you." Qi Jia said exasperatedly over the phone: "If you have any doubts, just ask, if you like it, just say it, if you fall in love, just chase after him. There is nothing to be embarrassed about! On the contrary, your strange words that hurt people's hearts are the most useless!"

"What do you mean useless? How could I fall in love with someone else as soon as we broke up?" Qiao Lu said unconvinced.

"When I heard your words, it must be that you haven't experienced love at first sight. Have you never experienced what it means to fall in love with someone over a long period of time? I really wonder how you and Chu Xiao got together back then." Qi Jia asked her mockingly.

"What does that have to do with anything? I haven't reached that level with him yet."

"That's not the case. Miss, why are you so jealous?" Qi Jia was so angry that she rolled her eyes.

"I don't know either." Qiao Lu De mumbled.

"Alright, I'm going to be busy. Let's meet up another day." Someone called Qi Jia hurriedly said.

After hanging up the phone, Qiao Lu De put the phone under his chin and thought about what Qi Jia said. Could it really be as she said, that she had fallen in love with him? Or had his good impression of her improved? Unknowingly, Dan Cheng Hao had barged into her world and started to influence her thoughts.

Qi Jia returned to the venue, found Dan Cheng Hao, and reported: "Boss, the road has been safely home."

"Alright." Dan Cheng Hao nodded, "Did she say anything?"

Qi Jia smiled, "I'm upset, I'm confused."

Dan Cheng Hao laughed and said to Qi Jia: "After you finish your work, you should go home early."

After Qi Jia sent Dan Cheng Hao off, she apologized to Qiao Lu De in her heart. I have become a spy for Dan Cheng Hao, and I also hope that you can find a good family.

After leaving the hotel, Qi Jia was very tired, so she took a taxi to her mother's shop.

At night, the sky had already turned cold, but it was still unable to stop the footsteps of these gluttons, the "Qi Family's Shop" was still very popular.

A waiter and Qi Jia's mother were very busy in the shop. Seeing that Qi Jia had arrived, they hurriedly called out for help. Qi Jia went to the back to change her clothes, put on an apron and came out to order dishes.

Suddenly, a man's voice sounded from the corner, "Here, two more bottles of beer."

"Okay!" Qi Jia replied without raising her head.

After ordering, she took out another bottle of beer and sent it to the table. The customer at the table lowered his head and was playing with his phone. Qi Jia put the bottle of beer on the table and opened it.

When the customer heard the sound, he raised his head and smiled at her. He politely said, "Thank you."

"Ah!" A frightened shout caused everyone to look over. Qi Jia looked at Lu Jingyan in disbelief, unable to say a word.

"Jia Jia, what are you screaming for? You scared the guest!" Mrs. Qi complained.

Qi Jia quickly put on a smile and apologized to the guests, "I'm sorry, the beer steam is too big."

She turned her head and looked at Lu Jingyan with a pleading gaze, whispering, "Young Master Lu, later if you want to kill me or cut me up, do as you wish. But now that we are in my mother's shop, I beg you, can you not cause any trouble?"