Chapter 16

Chapter Sixteen: This Life's Destiny

Ballroom dancing was in vogue at the time, and every weekend, many classes would host dance parties. Except for a few particularly introverted individuals, most people would attend. It was a great opportunity for close contact with the opposite sex, and it was all done in a proper and legitimate manner.

There were six girls in Guo Xiaoling's dormitory, and there were also six boys on this side, making a perfect match of six pairs.

Li Yi glanced at Guo Xiaoling, whose fair face was tinged with a blush. She looked straight ahead, giving Li Yi no encouragement at all.

Just as Li Yi was about to invite her, Sun Wei walked over and extended her hand, "Li Yi, would you like to dance with me?"

Li Yi couldn't refuse, so he extended his hand and held hers, saying, "It would be my pleasure."

Sun Wei was slender, but her small hands were plump, soft, and smooth, warm like spring, and felt boneless in his grip, incredibly comfortable.

Sun Wei had a delicate appearance and a lively personality. She was an active member of the school and served as the class cultural and entertainment committee member. Dancing and singing were her strong suits. Today, she had dressed up especially, wearing a pink long dress with small plum blossoms embroidered on it, and a pair of red high heels that made her slender legs look even more white and alluring. Her hair, which reached her waist, made her look youthful and beautiful.

Sun Wei had developed well, with firm and full breasts. Occasionally, when their chests touched, Li Yi could feel their softness and firmness. Although the dress had a high neckline, a deep cleavage was still visible.

Sun Wei's waist was very slim, and Li Yi's large hand seemed to be able to encircle it with one hand.

Li Yi was a very good dancer, and he and Sun Wei danced in perfect harmony, leaving their classmates, who thought they knew him, speechless.

Sun Wei said, "I rarely see you at dance parties during these years of college. When did you learn to dance?"

In the past, Li Yi, due to his poor family conditions and shabby clothing, felt inferior and rarely participated in group activities.

Li Yi smiled faintly, "That's because you were too high up and didn't notice my existence."

Sun Wei was taken aback, thinking that indeed, she had always been surrounded by a group of boys and hadn't paid much attention to Li Yi, who was not very noticeable.

Actually, Li Yi was also puzzled about why Sun Wei had invited him to dance, so he asked her directly.

"Hehe, I must have misjudged you before. Today, I realized that you are actually very handsome. I'm about to leave, and the thought of not having danced with such a handsome guy from our class made me feel a bit disappointed, so I took the initiative," Sun Wei said with a mischievous twinkle in her eyes.

Li Yi asked, "What job have you found?"

Sun Wei replied, "The government office in Xizhou City. I'll probably stay there after graduation as a regular clerk."

Li Yi praised her, "That's great! You'll be a government official, with a stable job. Don't forget us old classmates when you become a big official."

"It's just so-so. Advancing in the government is not that easy. It's a deep and complex world," Sun Wei said with a slight sigh.

"Are you still going to do it?"

"Well, compared to other options, this job is still very good. The environment is nice, it's prestigious, the work is easy, and the benefits are good. Being in the center of power makes things easier to handle," Sun Wei said with a sweet smile. This job was obtained through her family's connections and efforts, and many people had tried but failed to get into the city government building.

Li Yi also felt a bit moved, "Throughout history, being an official has always been a prestigious profession."

In fact, Li Yi had some experience with the government in his previous life. His impression was that officials were very arrogant, liked to put on airs, and were hard to deal with.

With the chance to start over, should he take a different path?

The dance music ended, and Sun Wei elegantly turned a circle under Li Yi's arm. The hem of her dress fluttered, forming a circle. Her slim waist, like a willow branch, seemed delicate enough to be broken by the wind.

The dance hall was crowded, mostly with students from the university town, but there were also people from society looking for dates.

The university town had seven or eight schools, and the Provincial Arts Institute was particularly famous for its beautiful women. It seemed that all the beautiful women in the southern province had gathered within its high walls. The open space in front of the Arts Institute's gate was the most attractive place for high-end cars from all over the province.

Li Yi often went to the Arts Institute's gate to wander around. The love of beauty is universal, and just seeing the beautiful women coming and going made one's mood pleasant and refreshed.

There were many beautiful women from the Arts Institute in the dance hall, and they were always the objects of men's pursuit. Even Zhu Feng and Bi Zhengguang, who were usually quiet, would occasionally glance at them in admiration.

During the break, Guo Xiaoling sat next to Li Yi, but she didn't speak first.

Li Yi said, "I'll return the money to Mr. Wang tomorrow."

Guo Xiaoling hummed and then turned to look at Li Yi in confusion, "Did you sell yourself?"

Li Yi almost fainted.

Guo Xiaoling suddenly realized, "I understand. It must be that fellow townsman who lent you the car, right? She must be very rich?"

Li Yi had to admit it. He knew that if he told the truth, no one would believe him.

The dance music started again, and Li Yi extended his hand to her, "Would you do me the honor of dancing with me?"

Guo Xiaoling glanced at Sun Wei, "Aren't you going to dance with her?"

"Can I interpret this as you being jealous?" Li Yi said with a half-smile.

Guo Xiaoling glared at him, "Nonsense!"

Li Yi laughed, "So you read Jin Yong's books too?"

Guo Xiaoling got up and accepted Li Yi's invitation.

Zhu Feng extended his hand to Sun Wei, but she firmly refused. Zhu Feng, who had finally mustered the courage, immediately looked dejected, like a wilted eggplant.

Dancing with Guo Xiaoling, Li Yi felt somewhat restrained. The faint fragrance from her body made him a bit distracted. Guo Xiaoling was not as casual as Sun Wei; she was cautious and deliberately kept a certain distance from Li Yi, afraid of any unnecessary physical contact.

Guo Xiaoling's hands were completely different from Sun Wei's; they were slender and cool like water. When Li Yi first held them, he felt a tremor in his heart and an irresistible urge to protect this woman.

When Li Yi's hand lightly touched Guo Xiaoling's waist, she stiffened, her back muscles tensing up, showing her nervousness.

But her face was cold, and her gaze was distant.

Both seemed to have something on their minds and didn't speak.

Suddenly, Li Yi's eyes lit up as a familiar face flashed before him.

Is it her?

Some say that a woman's wardrobe is always missing one piece of clothing, and a man's heart is always missing one woman.

Li Yi found this statement to be true.

In his previous life, Li Yi had been missing this woman, who later became his dream. He could imagine and look at her, but she was always out of reach, existing only in his dreams.

She was Liu Ruosi.

A poetic name, a dream-like girl. In her previous life, she had struggled in the entertainment industry for over a decade but never achieved much success, remaining in a semi-famous state and never marrying. She later disappeared, and it was said that she had jumped into the sea alone in a small boat.

Li Yi had never met her in his previous life but was captivated by her charm and melancholic aura, always considering her his dream lover.

He never imagined that he would have the chance to meet her in this life!

Could it be that fate had a plan? Could the regrets of his past life be made up for in this life?