Beijing-Hong Kong Rosemary

Chapter 88 You really do have someone you like.

Qu Yanci sat on the edge of the bed and reached out to smooth her hair. "You accepted it, so why the expression?"

Shen Guining was embarrassed. "She should have guessed that we slept together..."

Qu Yanci said calmly, "It's not very normal."

Shen Guining grabbed his sleeve. "She probably doesn't know yet that I'm Xixi's dance teacher, right?"

Qu Yanci gave a soft "hmm," and said, "I'll find an opportunity to talk about it."

"Won't your sister have a problem with me?"

What objection could she possibly have?

Shen Guining stammered, "That's right, I'm having an affair with my student's uncle. It doesn't sound good if people talk about it."

Qu Yanci chuckled softly, "What do you mean by 'getting together'? Where did you learn that kind of language?"

Shen Guining bit her lip. "Anyway, that's the gist of it."

"We're in a serious relationship, don't overthink it."

"Oh."

Qu Yanci took the phone. "Get dressed and go wash up. I'm going to return a call."

Shen Guining nodded.

Qu Yanci got up and went to the study to call Xia Qi back.

The call was answered immediately after two rings.

"Brother, that girl just now..."

Qu Yanci answered directly, "Girlfriend."

"So you do have someone you like!" Xia Qi pressed, "Who is it? Do I know them? Their voice sounds unfamiliar."

Qu Yanci didn't say it explicitly, but said, "We'll get to know each other later."

Xia Qi was eager to know what kind of girl could make her brother, a man of such high social standing, fall in love.

After hanging up the phone, Qu Yanci found another number and dialed it.
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After washing up, Shen Guining fed Ruby in the living room.

The little guy is growing so fast, he gained another ten pounds in a month, and Shen Guining can hardly carry him anymore.

Qu Yanci came out of the study. "Your teacher has found you a place in Shanghai. Just ask for leave from the theater, and I'll take you there."

Shen Guining was surprised, "It's done so quickly?"

Qu Yanci nodded, "Let's have breakfast first."

"Ah."

In the afternoon, Shen Guining returned to the theater to go through the leave application process.

Her internship ends in early May, but she will have to prepare for a competition during this time and will not be able to return to the team.

The regimental commander said wistfully, "I'm quite reluctant to see you leave so suddenly."

Shen Guining smiled and said, "I will come back to see you when I have time. Thank you for taking care of me."

The team leader nodded, "Good luck in the competition. You can come back to me anytime if you have any problems."

"Okay, I will."

Shen Guining ended her internship early, and her colleagues took her out for dinner that evening.

After spending more than half a year together, there are still feelings between us.

After a few rounds of drinks, some of the drinkers who couldn't hold their liquor started talking nonsense.

"It's a bit of a shame that I haven't met Gui Ning's boyfriend yet. I'm really curious who will win you over."

Shen Guining took a sip of water and confessed, "I was the one who pursued him."

"Huh?" My colleague looked shocked, and sobered up a bit. "Really?"

Shen Guining smiled. "Really?"

"Then I'm even more curious! What kind of man could possibly be pursued by a beauty like you!"

Apart from Jin Yuhan, everyone present wanted to hear the gossip.

Someone asked, "Miss, why don't you have any curiosity? It's boring."

Jin Yuhan said calmly, "I've seen it." "You've seen it? What does it look like?"

"Two eyes, one nose, and one mouth."

"..."
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The next day, Shen Guining packed her suitcase and followed Qu Yan to Shanghai.

She doesn't have time to take care of Ruby right now, so she has to leave her at home and let the nanny look after her.

I took a nap on the plane and woke up just as we landed.

A private car will pick you up and take you to the hotel to check in and drop off your luggage.

Qu Yanci had made all the arrangements, and Shen Guining did not inquire about them.

The teacher I visited lived in a villa in the suburbs, a retro-style two-story building with gray walls and black tiles, surrounded by greenery, with fresh air and far away from the hustle and bustle.

Ring the doorbell.

A short while later, the person inside came out to open the door. It was a woman in her forties, wearing a jasmine-colored cheongsam, with her hair tied up, and walking with a light step. Although there were traces of time on her face, they could not hide her elegant and dignified temperament.

Shen Guining froze. Wasn't this the teacher who danced "Ode to the Goddess of the Luo River"? She was once very popular, having appeared on the Spring Festival Gala and various television programs, and everyone in the dance world knew her.

"Yan Ci, you've arrived." The woman's tone was familiar.

Qu Yanci nodded in response, "Aunt Xue, it's been a long time. I should have come to visit you a long time ago, but I was afraid of disturbing you. Please forgive me."

"Don't mention it, I'm very happy you came." Xue Rong smiled and looked at the little girl beside him.

Qu Yanci introduced, "The student I'm recommending to you is Shen Guining."

Shen Guining quickly snapped out of her daze and greeted him, "Hello, Teacher Xue, I am Shen Guining, a dancer from the Beijing Grand Theatre."

Xue Rong was quite surprised when she received the call yesterday. Qu Yanci would actually ask her for help for a girl. For him to use his mother's connections, this girl must be someone special to him.

The girl in front of me was indeed very beautiful and had a lot of charm. Her posture and demeanor made it clear at a glance that she was a dance student.

"Hello." Xue Rong gestured, "Come in and sit down, don't stand at the door."

Shen Guining nervously clenched her fists and followed Qu Yanci inside.

After passing through a small Chinese-style courtyard, surrounded by meticulously maintained flowers, trees, and shrubs, with a winding bluestone path, the environment is serene and tranquil.

Xue Rong led them into the living room and asked the nanny to serve tea.

Qu Yanci placed the gift box he was carrying on the table. "I heard you like Mr. Liu's ceramic works. This is a set of tableware that he once made by hand."

"This is too much trouble." Xue Rong was naturally happy that the gift was so thoughtful. She had always wanted to collect Mr. Liu's works, but she couldn't find them anywhere in the market.

The price of Mr. Liu's works has multiplied since his death, and they are expected to appreciate in value in the future, making them highly sought after by collectors.

The nanny poured tea and then brought out some snacks to serve.

Xue Rong returned to the main topic, "Can the little girl swim?"

"Yes, but not very well," Shen Guining answered truthfully.

"What's the longest you've ever held your breath underwater? Is it timed?"

"Forty seconds."

“Underwater dancers can only breathe once every minute or so,” Xue Rong warned her first. “If you want to learn this dance, you’ll definitely have to endure hardship. You’ll have to train in the water for five hours a day and may face various physiological reactions, such as hypothermia, nosebleeds, and tinnitus caused by water pressure. Are you sure you want to learn?”

If you're only going to work hard for three days and then slack off for two, there's no need to waste time and suffer for it.

Shen Guining nodded without hesitation, "I can persevere."

Xue Rong agreed, "Okay, then I'll teach you breathing exercises tomorrow."

Shen Guining smiled and said, "Thank you, Teacher Xue!"

Qu Yanci noticed that the little girl's eyes lit up.
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On the way back, Shen Guining sat in the car and complained, "Why didn't you tell me beforehand that you were finding Teacher Xue for me? I wasn't prepared at all."

Qu Yanci said in a calm voice, "You didn't ask."

Shen Guining remained silent.

Okay, it's true that she didn't ask.

Qu Yanci leaned back in his chair, "Can you really overcome the underwater difficulties?"

"I don't know, but I will definitely do my best." She was also unsure of what physiological reactions she would have.

It is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to have Ms. Xue Rong personally guide us, so we must cherish it.

Shen Guining moved to Qu Yanci's leg and kissed the corner of his lips. "Mr. Qu, you are simply omnipotent."