Chapter 9

Under the influence of the spring breeze of reform and opening up, some changes began to take place in inland cities. If one were to ask what the most popular sport in the 1980s was, social dancing would undoubtedly be one of them. After the reform and opening up, social dancing quickly gained popularity and was widely accepted and loved by the majority of people. Whether in government agencies or enterprises, social dancing was strongly promoted. Some units even designated Saturday afternoons as social dance learning and practice time, organizing dance parties and inviting dance teachers to teach. Leaders, ordinary staff, and workers all participated, showing a trend of nationwide popularity.

The trend of learning social dancing gradually spread to society, and various simple commercial dance halls sprang up in every corner of the city. At that time, these dance halls were quite rudimentary, usually just renting a large hall, placing a circle of chairs, doing some simple decoration, installing lights, and setting up a basic sound system. Those with flexible minds even timely opened social dance training classes, taking the first step towards their dreams of wealth.

The Guhe Train Depot was no exception. Every Saturday afternoon at 2 PM, they organized social dancing for the staff and those on leave, and even cultivated a group of female social dance stars. This not only enriched the cultural life of the staff but also brought them closer to their superiors. As is well known, the train depot was a world dominated by women, with over 80% of the staff being female. It was not an exaggeration to say that it was a gathering of beauties. When superiors came to inspect the work, they had beautiful women to dance with, and when sister units visited, they also had beautiful women to dance with. Units like the locomotive depot and the engineering depot, which were severely lacking in female staff, would seek help from the train depot for major reception tasks, borrowing a few female dance stars to support the event. If one were to ask where the superiors preferred to inspect work, the train depot would undoubtedly be the top choice.

Jiang Xuefang, Tang Jing, and Hao Xin were undoubtedly the dance experts of this special era. When they heard the music, they felt uncomfortable if they didn't dance a round. As soon as Xiao Yuanhang agreed, they immediately pulled him towards the entrance of the Cultural Palace. At the entrance, they asked the staff, who told them that a movie was being shown on this side, and they should enter through the side door, where the dance hall was located in the basement of the Cultural Palace.

The four of them arrived at the entrance of the basement, where many people were gathered under the lights. These were people who wanted to dance but were unwilling to pay for tickets, hoping to find a way to sneak in or to find someone to buy a ticket for them. A speaker was set up at the entrance, and the strong dance music was coming from it, a primitive marketing tactic to attract customers.

Xiao Yuanhang approached a ticket seller and asked, "The dance party starts at 7 PM and ends at 9:30 PM. It's already been almost an hour since it started. The ticket is one yuan. Can you give us a discount? How about two yuan for four of us?"

The dance hall was privately contracted, and with the dance party halfway through, the ticket seller, thinking that any money was better than none, asked for three yuan. After Xiao Yuanhang's insistence, she finally let them in for two yuan. As they went down the stairs, Tang Jing put her arm around Xiao Yuanhang's shoulder and said, "Little brother, I didn't know you were such a good bargainer!"

Xiao Yuanhang was only 18 years old, and in their eyes, he was like a little brother. They usually protected him, and today, they made him buy the dance tickets because he had just received an 80-yuan bonus. When Xiao Yuanhang returned to the guesthouse and opened the red envelope, he saw eight brand new 10-yuan bills, which made a crisp sound when he shook them.

In the dance hall, a blues dance was being played, and the dance floor was crowded with people. The four of them had just entered the dance hall, and their eyes were not yet adjusted to the darkness, so they found a seat and sat down. As soon as they sat down, a middle-aged man came over to invite Tang Jing to dance.

Tang Jing immediately refused, "Sorry, I have a partner. Please ask someone else!"

The middle-aged man then invited Jiang Xuefang and Hao Xin, but they also refused with the same words. Although everyone was a bit tipsy, they did not want to dance with strangers. Safety was the top priority when they were out. Most of the people dancing in the hall were railway workers and their families, with few from outside. The middle-aged man, clearly one of the former, was disappointed and left to find another target.

When the next dance tune started, the four of them had already adjusted to the darkness. To avoid being invited to dance by others, Jiang Xuefang signaled to Tang Jing, and they pulled Xiao Yuanhang into the dance floor. Tang Jing and Hao Xin also entered the dance floor together.

This was a waltz, commonly known as the "quick three." Xiao Yuanhang's dance steps were skilled, and Jiang Xuefang was an expert in this field. They danced in perfect harmony, moving gracefully through the crowd, their dance moves were beautiful, and even some of the dancers stopped to admire their performance...

Jiang Xuefang was surprised by how well Xiao Yuanhang danced. In his previous life, Xiao Yuanhang didn't know how to dance at 18, but after being promoted, he gradually learned as he attended more such events. He was very quick to learn and excelled in whatever he did. Although he wasn't at the top level, he was more than capable of handling most situations. After the dance, Jiang Xuefang exclaimed how enjoyable it was!

For the following dances, the four of them took turns pairing up. When Xiao Yuanhang danced with Tang Jing, Jiang Xuefang danced with Hao Xin, and when Xiao Yuanhang danced with Hao Xin, Jiang Xuefang danced with Tang Jing, never giving outsiders a chance to join in.

When it was Xiao Yuanhang's turn to dance with Jiang Xuefang again, the dance hall was playing a slow dance. They were the first to enter the dance floor, performing a standard slow dance. After circling the dance floor once, it was already crowded, and many people had joined in. They had to be careful not to bump into others, so Xiao Yuanhang slowed down his steps.

What Xiao Yuanhang didn't expect was that the already dim lights in the dance hall gradually turned even darker, until all the lights were turned off! He turned his head and saw pairs of dancers hugging each other and swaying in place. It was then that he realized this was a "black dance."

Could it be that "black dances" were already popular at this time? Even with his two lives of experience, Xiao Yuanhang couldn't find an answer!

The air was filled with a sultry atmosphere, and the darkness acted like a veil, exposing the ugliest parts of people's souls. Kissing sounds could be heard from time to time. Influenced by the alcohol and the environment, Xiao Yuanhang also felt a surge of excitement, but he tried his best to control himself, maintaining a certain distance from Jiang Xuefang.

Suddenly, Jiang Xuefang's warm body pressed against Xiao Yuanhang's chest, her soft arms wrapped around his neck, and her head buried in his shoulder, her face rubbing against his. The sensation of a warm, living body in his arms made Xiao Yuanhang's blood boil. He instinctively tried to push her away, but his effort was weak. Jiang Xuefang's body twisted in refusal, pressing even closer to him...

Xiao Yuanhang was not a novice. In his previous life, he had experienced many sensual situations and had danced at "black dances" many times. He had also enjoyed the advances of female subordinates who were trying to please him or had ulterior motives, as long as they didn't cross his boundaries. In public dance halls, he had experienced the wildness of "black dances," where strangers, unable to see each other's faces in the darkness, would embrace and enjoy the wild excitement, then part ways before the lights came back on, leaving no trace.

Under the influence of alcohol and the allure of beauty, Xiao Yuanhang instinctively embraced Jiang Xuefang, swaying to the music. The two soft, full mounds on her chest felt like balloons filled with warm water, rolling and pressing against him as they moved. A wave of heat surged from his abdomen, and he felt his body changing rapidly...

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