The girl’s chest heaved under her tight sports shirt, and her white mini skirt accentuated her full and enticing hips. Her long, slender legs were smooth and delicate like silk. Having just exercised, tiny beads of sweat still adorned her forehead, and her rosy cheeks and large, gentle eyes under her fine eyebrows shimred with a soft smile. Who else could she be but Ann Lei?
Ann Lei’s eyes sparkled as she glanced subtly at Tian Xingjian and said to Christina, "I just got here, I’m on vacation and thought I’d visit so old friends."
"Zhang Yuan, let introduce you. This is Ann Lei, my best friend!" Christina pulled the absent-minded Fatty standing beside her and covered her mouth with a laugh, "You’re in luck. Ann Lei is the Royal Family’s most sought-after dance teacher. She travels around the world, and it’s rare to see her unless you’re really fortunate."
"Tina... who is this?" Ann Lei feigned unfamiliarity with Fatty, nudging Christina with a playful tone.
"His na is Zhang Yuan. He’s the best chanic at our company," Christina explained with a smile, not noticing the hint of jealousy in Ann Lei’s playful tone.
"Hello, I’m Ann Lei, a friend of Tina’s," Ann Lei extended her hand, gracefully, as if it were just an ordinary social interaction.
"Hello, I’m Zhang Yuan. Nice to et you," Fatty’s acting was impeccable. The two old acquaintances shook hands as if eting for the first ti, their performance a mix of slight awkwardness and calm indifference. Only they knew the familiar sensation they felt when their hands touched, causing both their hearts to skip a beat.
Ann Lei quickly let go and turned to hook arms with Christina, whispering, "Tell honestly, what’s your relationship with him?"
Christina blushed, glared at Ann Lei, and softly scolded, "We’re just friends. There’s nothing between us. Stop making things up." She glanced at Fatty, who was standing nearby, looking around naively, and whispered to Ann Lei like a matchmaker, "But, he’s really nice. How about I set you up with him?"
"Pff, who needs your matchmaking... better keep him for yourself," Ann Lei pinched Christina lightly. Christina laughed, "I almost forgot, you have so many admirers lining up from here to the mountain. By the way, how long are you staying this ti?"
Ann Lei’s mind was entirely on Fatty, who continued to play the role of the honest and naive man. If it weren’t for him, she wouldn’t have co here. She smiled and picked up a towel from a nearby chair to wipe her face, "After such a long journey, I suddenly feel a bit tired. I want to rest, and I haven’t decided how long I’ll stay."
Christina exclaid with joy, "Really! That’s great news. Does Susan know?"
Ann Lei smiled, "She’s my student. I’m staying at her villa. Of course, she knows."
Christina complained, "You didn’t even contact after you got back. If I hadn’t brought Zhang Yuan to this dance, I wouldn’t have known you were back!"
Ann Lei affectionately pushed Christina, "You’re always so busy that you’re impossible to find. I heard from Susan you joined the Mythical Army?"
Christina blushed and bashfully said, "Yes, the company was taken over by the Military Departnt. The Mythical Army has a new cha research lab, and I joined."
Ann Lei teased, "Congratulations, now you’re much closer to your crush. When will you treat to your wedding candy?"
Christina blurted out a laugh and reached out to pinch Ann Lei’s face, but she dodged with a smile. As the two girls were fooling around, a delighted voice called, "Miss Ann Lei, when did you co to Gazalin?"
They looked up to see a young and handso man standing before them, none other than Bruce Morton, the second in line to the throne of the Gazalin Royal Family. He graciously bowed to the two ladies, his eyes filled with indescribable joy as he looked at Ann Lei.
Fatty stood to the side, grinning foolishly, feeling sowhat uncomfortable.
Ann Lei glanced at Tian Xingjian from the corner of her eye, returned the bow, and smiled, "I’ve been here for a few days. It seems you haven’t been in touch with your sister lately."
Bruce playfully put on a stern face, "That little girl Susan, not telling that you’re here. Watch how I’ll punish her!" They all laughed together, and Bruce noticed Tian Xingjian standing nearby and asked, "And who is this...?"
Christina introduced, "This is my friend, Zhang Yuan." She then introduced Bruce to Fatty, ntioning he was the Second Prince. Hearing this, Fatty’s interest was piqued, and he shook hands with Bruce.
Upon hearing Fatty’s na, an odd expression appeared on Bruce’s face, as if he recalled sothing particularly amusing. He turned to Christina with a half-suppressed smile and said, "Mr. Zhang’s na sounds familiar. Many friends seem to ntion it."
Christina was surprised, "Really?" she thought for a mont and then said, "We have attended quite a few gatherings recently. Many friends have t him."
Bruce, stifling a laugh, looked at Fatty with great interest and asked, "So, you also ca to this dance for the sa reason?" Christina suddenly realized she might have gone too far with her matchmaking and blushed slightly. She glanced at Fatty, who, with a calm and honest deanor, nodded repeatedly at Bruce.
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