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October 23rd marks the 60th anniversary celebration of the Beijing Dance Academy.

In the autumn, the campus was decorated with colorful ribbons, and the air was filled with the scent of pine resin and flowers, creating a solemn yet festive atmosphere.

The auditorium was packed.

The front row consisted of leaders at all levels, senior professors, and distinguished teachers; behind them were outstanding alumni and special guests; and further back were students in neat school uniforms.

Just as Li Yitong reached the entrance of the auditorium, her phone vibrated.

"Where are we?"

She looked down; it was a message from Liu Shishi.

"I'm at the door, I'll be there soon."

As soon as Li Yitong stepped into the auditorium, she bumped into Liu Shishi.

"Why are you so late?"

Before Li Yitong could answer, she turned to look at Shen Mo.

"What are you doing here? Aren't you from Beijing Film Academy?"

Shen Mo smiled slightly.

"As a family member of an outstanding alumnus, am I not allowed to come and take a look?"

Liu Shishi glanced at him indifferently.

"Fine, don't tell me then."

Shen Mo shrugged.

"Yitong helped me get two extra spots from her teacher."

"This young lady is named Liu Haocun. She is from the affiliated high school of Beijing Dance Academy and will most likely be your junior in the future, so we brought her here to attend the ceremony."

He pointed to Liu Haocun, who was silently following beside him, wearing the uniform of the Affiliated High School of Beijing Dance Academy.

Liu Haocun wore a reserved smile, bowed slightly to Liu Shishi, and greeted her as "Hello, Senior Sister."

Liu Shishi pursed her lips and nodded, smiling as she reached out to pat the little girl's head.

"It's not as simple as just coming to observe the ceremony, is it?"

"With so many leaders present, this spot is not easy to get."

She also tried to get a spot from her teacher and bring someone along, but she was unsuccessful.

You'll find out soon enough.

Seeing that Shen Mo was keeping her in suspense, Liu Shishi stopped asking.

"Are you sitting together? I see only Tongtong's name on the seat next to me."

Shen Mo shook his head and pointed to the right side of the main stage.

"I'm sitting over there, in the area for entrepreneurs invited from outside the school."

"Is the little girl going over there with you too?"

Hearing Liu Shishi's question, Li Yitong took her arm.

"Don't worry about them. They have their own plans. You, as their senior, don't need to fulfill your duties as a host."

Then he turned around, waved to the two of them, and led Liu Shishi towards their alumni area.

Shen Mo watched Li Yitong walk over there and greet Li Xiaoran, Lü Yi, and the others sitting there with a smile, then stopped paying attention.

He turned around, patted Liu Haocun on the shoulder, and pointed to the right front of the stage.

"Go ahead, I've already spoken to them. Go and get to know the teachers."

Liu Haocun nodded obediently and walked over.

Shen Mo also went to the entrepreneurs' area and sat down alone.

The celebration began on time.

The leaders delivered speeches one by one, reviewing the glorious history of the past sixty years.

Then, a senior professor gave a speech, offering words of encouragement to the students.

Next came video messages of well wishes from outstanding alumni...

The performance begins.

Classical dance, folk dance, ballet, modern dance...

Liu Shishi half-covered her mouth and leaned close to Li Yitong.

Are you excited?

"There are quite a few high-ranking leaders here, and the thought of having to go on stage later makes me a little nervous."

Liu Shishi smiled brightly.

Me too.

"But it's alright, we're just reciting poetry."

Indeed, it was just reciting poetry, not having them go on stage to dance.

As outstanding alumni invited back, the two of them, along with Li Xiaoran and Lü Yi, were to perform a poetry and dance on stage.

However, the women were only responsible for the poetry; the dance was performed by students at the school.

After all, the Beijing Dance Academy wouldn't send them to such an important celebration.

Although they are graduates of the Beijing Dance Academy, they have been out of school for many years and have not worked in dance-related fields. If they were to misperform, it would be more than just a loss of face for them.

Time passed as the students of Beijing Dance Academy performed a variety of dances one after another.

Soon it was their turn to perform a poetry and dance.

As the lights dimmed, four figures calmly walked onto the stage, and four soft white overhead lights shone down on them.

Li Yitong stood on the far side, her eyes slightly lowered, adjusting her breathing, and rolling up the poem she was holding lightly.

The deep, resonant sound of the guqin flowed out slowly, carrying an ancient charm and a touch of melancholy.

On the other side of the stage, twelve student dancers dressed in moon-white wide-sleeved dance costumes gracefully entered the stage to the sound of music.

As the lead dancer gracefully leaned forward and turned her head, the poetic dance performance began.

Liu Shishi wore a light purple modified cheongsam, exuding a refined and elegant air, and spoke first.

"When will the moon be clear and bright? I raise my cup to ask the blue sky."

Her gaze was fixed on the void, as if she were truly conversing with the moon from a thousand years ago.

The dancers then gathered together, raised their heads, and stretched out, their movements as synchronized as rolling clouds.

Li Xiaoran continued, with a narrative-like composure.

"I wonder what year it is tonight in the celestial palace."

The dancers dispersed, some gazing into the distance from the railing, others lost in thought, instantly giving the scene a sense of depth in time and space.

Then, all the dancers gently retreated to both sides like a tide, and the sound of the guqin became particularly low and melodious at this moment.

It was as if they were waiting for something.

"Dancing with my shadow, how unlike the mortal world!"

Li Yitong's voice rang out quietly, carrying a unique magnetic quality that instantly captivated everyone's ears.

The sound of the guqin also became long and drawn out at this moment, and the dance troupe regrouped with her voice, their movements becoming more graceful and affectionate.

Many of the professors in the audience nodded slightly, their eyes showing appreciation.

The students in school danced well, the graduates read well, and the choice of this poem was even better.

"Dancing" itself is the achievement of their life's hard work, so how can it not be "like being in the human world"?

May we all live long and share the beauty of the moon, even though we are thousands of miles apart.

The voices of the four people rang out together.

All the emotions, all the memories, all the magnanimity and blessings, are condensed in the ending.

This is a gift to everyone present, a gift to their beloved alma mater.

The dancers on stage are frozen in a pose of looking up, their eyes following the beam of light overhead that symbolizes the moon.

After a brief silence, thunderous applause erupted.

Many alumni in the audience had tears in their eyes, while the professors' faces were filled with satisfaction and pride.

They understood something beyond the words themselves.

It was the soul of a dancer who found resonance and belonging in the rhythm of poetry; it was the most affectionate look back and confession of a student who had left the nest during the celebration of his alma mater.

The four bowed and left the stage. When they returned to their seats, Li Yitong could feel her palms were slightly sweaty, but she felt very happy.

The performance continued, reaching one climax after another.

After the final large-scale group dance ended, the lights gradually came on, signaling the start of the next segment.

Gratitude and respect.

With a heartfelt voice, the host invited student representatives from the Affiliated High School of Beijing Dance Academy to come to the front row.

Flowers were presented to the distinguished teachers who sat in the first row, who had joined the school in the 1950s and 60s and were now in their eighties.

A group of vibrant young boys and girls, dressed in the high school uniform, walked orderly from the steps on both sides to the front row, holding bouquets of flowers.

Liu Haocun was among them.

Holding a bouquet of white lilies, she walked up to an elderly professor with white hair who was sitting in a wheelchair.

He bowed deeply, then presented flowers with both hands, and said something unintelligible.

The old professor, his hands trembling, grasped hers with a kind smile and patted the back of her hand.

The audience erupted in applause, a testament to the legacy of the Beijing Dance Academy and a testament to the enduring spirit of the academy.

Looking at Liu Haocun, who was presenting flowers in the first row, and then at Shen Mo, who was calmly standing in the entrepreneur section not far away, Liu Shishi seemed to understand something.

She leaned close to Li Yitong's ear and whispered a question.

"Aren't you being too nice to this little girl?"

"What did you sacrifice for this spot?"

Li Yitong smiled but did not answer directly.

"Just keep watching and you'll find out."

After the flower presentation ceremony, the host changed the subject.

"For sixty years, the Beijing Dance Academy has nurtured countless talents, and its growth is inseparable from the support of all sectors of society."

"In particular, we are grateful for the generous assistance from our many outstanding alumni and entrepreneurs who care about arts education."

"Next, we would like to express our special thanks to several donors who have made outstanding contributions to the education of the Beijing Dance Academy."

The spotlight moved and illuminated the figure of a well-known entrepreneur in the front row. He went on stage, donated a check, and gave a brief speech.

Then came the second, the third...

Liu Shishi was surprised when the name of the fourth donor was read out.

"Thank you to Ms. Li Yitong, an outstanding graduate of Beijing Dance Academy."

Amid applause, Li Yitong gracefully rose and walked onto the stage.

A staff member stood beside her and handed her a giant model check.

Several numbers were clearly printed on it: 5000 million yuan.

A soft gasp rippled through the audience.

Fifty million is the largest donation announced today.

Li Yitong stood in front of the microphone, the light making her seem to glow.

She bowed to the audience before speaking, her voice carrying throughout the auditorium through the speakers.

"Respected leaders and teachers, dear alumni and students, good afternoon."

"I am Li Yitong, a 07 graduate of the Folk Dance Department of Beijing Dance Academy, majoring in performance teaching."

Her simple self-introduction brought warm smiles to the faces of many of her former teachers.

In particular, her former homeroom teacher, whom she now especially wants to share with her colleagues, is her student.

"Today, standing on the stage of my alma mater's 60th anniversary celebration, I am very excited."

"The Beijing Dance Academy not only taught me dance skills, but also gave me the ability to perceive, express, and convey beauty, shaping my outlook on life and values."

Her gaze swept over the elderly professors with their white hair below the stage, her eyes filled with sincere respect.

"This kindness can never be repaid."

"Today, on behalf of Mohen Capital and my partner Mr. Shen Mo, I would like to donate RMB 50 million to the Beijing Dance Academy Education Foundation."

The applause rang out again, even more enthusiastic than before.

She paused, her gaze sweeping across the seating area of ​​the Beijing Dance Academy Affiliated High School, where she saw Liu Haocun, who had already returned to his seat, before turning her gaze to the school leaders' seats.

The applause rang out again, even more enthusiastic than before.

She paused, her gaze sweeping across the seating area of ​​the Beijing Dance Academy Affiliated High School, where she saw Liu Haocun, who had already returned to his seat, before turning her gaze to the school leaders' seats.

"We believe that the true value of arts education lies in discovering and nurturing every child who has the potential to shine, and in supporting those gardeners who work tirelessly behind the scenes."

"I hope this small donation can contribute to the talent cultivation of our alma mater."

"at last."

She smiled, her crescent-shaped eyes crinkling into crescents.

Happy 60th anniversary to my alma mater! May your students flourish far and wide, and may your brilliance endure forever! Thank you everyone!

Li Yitong bowed deeply, then walked off the stage, where thunderous applause erupted and lasted for a long time.

Back in her seat, Liu Shishi couldn't help but grab her hand and whisper.

"Such a big thing, and you didn't say a word!"

"No wonder, no wonder I couldn't get an entry ticket, but three of you were able to get in."

"sharp!"

"But you guys are really willing to give it up!"

Li Yitong smiled slightly, but her gaze drifted to the entrepreneurs' section, where Shen Mo was nodding slightly and talking quietly with a school leader beside him.

"It's not just for this one child, is it?"

Liu Shishi's gaze fell on the seating area of ​​the Affiliated High School of Beijing Dance Academy, and she glanced at Liu Haocun, who was sitting upright.

"No, she doesn't need our help with anything."

"Her dance ability has always been the best in the affiliated high school of Beijing Dance Academy. She got into Beijing Dance Academy with ease."

"Bringing her here today is really to broaden her horizons."

As she spoke, she turned to look at Liu Shishi and said in a calm tone.

"By the way, I'll also meet my teacher, grandmaster, and great-grandmaster."

Liu Shishi clicked her tongue and then sighed.

"I'm envious of the road paving here, even though I graduated so many years ago."

Li Yitong smiled slightly, her crescent-shaped eyes reappearing.

"But it's not just for her."

"In the future, if any of our trainees have decent dance talent, they can also transfer to the affiliated middle school of Beijing Dance Academy."

"Or if there are any promising young performers at the Beijing Dance Academy, we could ask the school to recommend them to Mohen."

"Besides, with so many senior brothers, sisters, teachers and mentors at the Beijing Dance Academy, we need to maintain these relationships."

Liu Shishi wrinkled her nose and patted her.

"Why aren't you keeping me in suspense now?"

Li Yitong hugged her arm and rested her head on her shoulder.

"There's no need for that, hahaha, I was just teasing you."

"Besides, it's not a big deal in itself."

Liu Shishi nodded and sighed.

"You guys are really thinking ahead."

"I remember you guys donated quite a bit to Beijing Film Academy last year, didn't you?"

"Sigh, we're still struggling to find funding, and you guys are already throwing money around everywhere."

She was referring to Daocaoneng, the organization she was about to join. She had been publicly dating for almost a year and planned to transfer there after her contract with Tangren ended, and then get married.

So now she naturally treats this company as her own business.

Li Yitong pursed her lips. When she and Shen Mo were reborn, although Liu Shishi had not divorced, there were already related rumors circulating online.

However, she couldn't really comment on the other person's specifics.

"Take it slow, take it one step at a time, things will get better eventually."

"Aren't we inkmarks the same way?"

"By the way, what film are you looking for investment for right now?"

Liu Shishi suddenly raised her eyebrows. "Right, how come I didn't think of this wealthy family?"

"We have a script for a traditional fantasy drama series, and I'm quite optimistic about it."

"It's called 'The Legend of Shushan,' and the male and female leads are currently being planned to be Zhao Liying and Chen Weiting."

"So, are you interested?"

Li Yitong pursed her lips. In her memory, the show did quite well and was one of the few high-quality dramas produced by Daocao.

But why is it Zhao Liying again? She's so unlucky, running into her again. This time it really wasn't intentional, I was just targeting her.

"Well, let's go back and look at the script first. It's too early to make a decision just by talking about it; we can't really discuss anything concrete."

Liu Shishi nodded, then took her hand and turned her gaze back to the stage.

The celebration concluded with the entire audience singing "Ode to the Motherland," and the crowd began to disperse.

After a brief conversation with the school leaders, Shen Mo walked over.

Liu Haocun followed behind him, her little face flushed with excitement, her eyes sparkling.

"Sister Tongtong, Sister Shishi," Liu Haocun greeted them politely.

"You did a great job." Li Yitong patted her shoulder.

She then turned to look at Shen Mo.

What were you talking about with my teacher?

Shen Mo's lips curled up slightly.

What else can I say?

"Thank you for the gifts you give me every year during the holidays."

"Thank you for your donation to the school."

"When you have free time, go back to his school to visit him. They'll prepare delicious food for you."

"There's an alumni gathering later, you absolutely have to go, don't skip it like you always have."

Li Yitong chuckled.

"Didn't they invite you? That's impossible."

"You used to wait for me at the door of our classroom all the time, and my teacher chased you away to a distance several times."

"Every time I meet with my teacher, she mentions you to me."

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