Chapter 29 Please pause the match
Chapter 29 Please pause the match
In fact, Qi Yuxuan knew Qi Yushuang before he met Tao Ling'er.
Qi Yushuang's original surname was not Qi, but Li.
Qi Yuxuan's father, Qi Jiangfeng, was a renowned swordsman from the Valley of Heartbreak. Li Yushuang's father, Li Maozhen, was a court official who was seriously injured in a battle and was rescued by Qi Jiangfeng.
Later, Qi Jiangfeng and Li Maozhen became close friends.
Because Li Maozhen once heard that Qi Jiangfeng had no daughters and was saddened by this, Li Maozhen sent Li Yushuang to the Valley of Heartbreak to learn the zither and sword, and also recognized Qi Jiangfeng as his godfather, in order to repay Qi Jiangfeng for saving his life.
Qi Yuxuan and Qi Yushuang can be said to be childhood sweethearts. Qi Yuxuan likes martial arts, while Qi Yushuang likes dancing. When the two play together, Qi Yushuang teaches Qi Yuxuan to dance, and Qi Yuxuan is smart and learns it in no time.
Qi Yuxuan taught Qi Yushuang to practice swordsmanship, but Qi Yushuang didn't like practicing swordsmanship, so the two of them found enjoyment in dancing together.
Seeing that their two children had a great talent for dancing, the two fathers found top musicians in the Valley of Heartbreak to teach them to dance.
Every morning at the first light of dawn, Qi Yuxuan practices swordsmanship, while Qi Yushuang practices dance.
After they finished their individual practice, the two practiced a duet together.
Spring goes and autumn comes, winter passes and spring returns, year after year, Qi Yuxuan and Qi Yushuang's dancing becomes more and more exquisite.
Every year when the peach blossoms are in full bloom, they dance in the peach grove, their swordplay and dance intertwining, creating a beautiful picture.
Beyond dancing, they developed a tacit understanding and reliance on each other. That pure emotion slowly fermented in countless glances and laughter, like the peach blossoms in the courtyard that flourish year by year, splendid and fragrant.
On the stage at this moment, in a magnificent lift, Qi Yuxuan lifted Qi Yushuang high, her body drawing a perfect arc in the air.
At that moment, time seemed to freeze, all the light converged on her, and she was the brightest star in the night sky.
As the last note faded, thunderous applause erupted throughout the venue.
The three handsome men also stood up generously and joined in the sea of applause, offering their sincerest praise to the exquisite duet and to the loving couple on stage.
"It's breathtakingly beautiful. Such emotion, such dance, makes one believe that pure beauty still exists in the world," Twilight City exclaimed sincerely.
“Yes, this is not only a demonstration of technology, but also a resonance of emotions.” Yin Lihen’s eyes sparkled with inspiration.
Chu Yuqiu smiled and shook her head, as if touched by some kind of power: "Tonight, I saw the power of love."
The conversation between the three, though brief, was powerful. They used their respective languages to witness the deep affection between Qi Yuxuan and Qi Yushuang.
When the dance ended, thunderous applause erupted and lasted for a long time.
Qi Yuxuan and Qi Yushuang gazed at each other affectionately in the center of the stage, with satisfied smiles on their lips.
Under the cover of night, this duet became an eternal memory, not only remaining in everyone's hearts, but also leaving an indelible mark on the lives of Qi Yuxuan and Qi Yushuang.
As for Qiu Ziyue, as a woman, her heart was in turmoil.
As a person who traveled from the modern era to the past, Qiu Ziyue was inexplicably drawn into so much trouble just to fulfill the last wish of Tao Ling'er, who was so naive and simple-minded. She had no way to express her bitterness.
Even in modern times, Qiu Ziyue would not do something like using a man as a wager, saying she would marry someone else.
Even though she is young, she has a moral compass. Her parents and her school have instilled in her many normal values and outlooks on life.
She now sees Qi Yuxuan and Qi Yushuang as an inseparable pair of lovers, and she feels she is about to separate them.
Qiu Ziyue understands that people should respect and understand each other, but she has never respected Qi Yuxuan's choice.
Those unaware of the inside story might think that Qiu Ziyue is domineering and unreasonable, like a bandit who robs and seizes men by force.
Qiu Ziyue knew that what she was doing was crazy and absurd, but she really had no way out now.
"Sigh, I'll just have to endure it a little longer. No matter how deep the misunderstandings others have about me, I'll force myself to get through it. As long as I can fulfill Tao Ling'er's wish, I'll try to leave, and everything will be over," Qiu Ziyue thought to herself.
She forced herself to watch the two performers' show, and as a dancer herself, she couldn't help but applaud their brilliant performance.
The close cooperation between Qi Yuxuan and Qi Yushuang strengthened Qiu Ziyue's resolve to fulfill her last wish and leave this place. She knew that her relationship with Qi Yuxuan was just a fleeting one.
The night is deep, and the city lights are pleasing to the eye.
The breathtaking duet dance between Qi Yuxuan and Qi Yushuang still seems to linger in everyone's hearts.
However, just as everyone was still immersed in the visual enjoyment, Qi Yuxuan suddenly spoke up, interrupting the competition that was about to end.
"Everyone, please pause the rest of the match." Qi Yuxuan's voice was calm and powerful, exuding an unquestionable authority.
He glanced around, his gaze firm. "I request that all the contestants be given some time to rest. Everyone is feeling exhausted. Please allow for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn so that everyone can take a break."
After discussing it with the judges, the military governor of Huainan nodded in agreement.
As for the judges, they only judged the level of competition, after all, the organizers of this zither and sword competition were mostly funded by "Sigu".
During a short break, Qi Yuxuan addressed the judges, including Yang Xingmi, the military governor of Huainan, saying, "I need my men to inspect the suspended ribbon device on the stage." This statement caused an uproar among the audience.
The judges looked at each other, some puzzled, while only a few who knew the inside story saw the hidden worries behind Qi Yuxuan's actions.
During the dance, he keenly sensed something unusual. Qi Yushuang's slight stumble almost ruined the perfection of the dance, which was caused by the sudden loosening of the suspended ribbon.
"Yu Xuan, what do you mean by this?" one of the judges tried to question, but was stopped by Qi Yu Xuan's firm gaze.
“I suspect someone has tampered with our equipment.” Qi Yuxuan’s tone was cold and unwavering. “We must find clues, identify the mastermind, and at the same time, ensure the safety of every participant and prevent any accidents from happening.”
He then quickly ordered his men, a group of well-trained guards, to immediately begin inspecting each ribbon meticulously, leaving no potential danger unchecked.
Meanwhile, various speculations began to circulate within the venue.
The most shocking thing is that someone falsely accused another well-known dancer, Qiu Ziyue, of doing all this.
At this moment, with the competition suddenly suspended, people are speculating about the reasons, and there are many different opinions.
Some say that Qiu Ziyue didn't want to compete; she just wanted to win the championship, so she resorted to cheating...
Others say that Qiu Ziyue, given her pride and strength, would never do such a thing...
Qiu Ziyue was unjustly thrust into the eye of the storm of public opinion.
Rumors spread like wildfire, and people whispered among themselves, but Qiu Ziyue's usually indifferent face looked particularly pale at this moment.
She was pale because she could see that Qi Yuxuan only had Qi Yushuang in his eyes and heart. She guessed that in Qi Yuxuan's heart, he might only feel disgust towards her.
But behind Qiu Ziyue, there are now three of her senior brothers who stand firmly in support of her.
She thought to herself, "Heaven has been kind to me. I have three handsome men who are just as charming as Qi Yuxuan by my side. What is there for me to be sad about?"
"Miss Qiu, do you have anything to say about this?"
Finally, a busybody couldn't resist stepping forward to press her for answers, trying to get something out of her.
Qiu Ziyue slowly raised her head, her eyes clear and firm: "I believe that the judges of the competition will give the fairest explanation. I don't need to make any explanation. Since everyone is tired, let's take a short rest and make a conclusion after an incense stick's time."
Qiu Ziyue did not rush to defend herself, but simply sat quietly to the side, her gaze deep, as if she was thinking about something.
Her three senior brothers—Qiu Langyu, Qiu Wentian, and Qiu Wenfeng—saw the worried look on Qiu Ziyue's face and gathered around her, each offering her comfort in their own unique way.
The most comforting person was Qiu Wentian.
Qiu Wentian gently moved closer to Qiu Ziyue, knelt down, and whispered a few words in her ear in a volume that only the two of them could hear.
As Qiu Ziyue listened to Qiu Wentian's words, the gloom in her heart seemed to be illuminated by a ray of warm light. Her tightly furrowed brows gradually relaxed, and a smile quietly bloomed like a spring breeze.
What secret did Qiu Wentian whisper to Qiu Ziyue that made her happy?
To find out what happens next, please read the next chapter.
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