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Chapter 185 The Cool and Alluring Dancer

Shen Moci stood there, gazing at the moon-white figure.

He wanted to step forward to confirm, but was afraid of being impolite to the beauty. His slender fingers unconsciously clenched and unclenched.

Holding her coffee, Li Wei noticed he showed no sign of leaving, his gaze still fixed on Liu Yunshu, and couldn't help but chuckle, "Boss, isn't it beautiful?"

This blunt teasing remark startled Shen Moci slightly, and the tips of his ears quickly flushed a light red. He touched his earlobe somewhat embarrassedly.

"Excuse me, are you Professor Liu Yunshu?"

Liu Yunshu raised her eyes, a hint of surprise flashing across them, then nodded slightly, her voice still cool and indifferent, but with a touch more gentleness.

"Yes, that's me. I didn't expect you to know me, boss."

"I had the privilege of attending your performance of 'Ode to the Goddess of the Luo River' last month."

Shen Moci's gaze fell on her, filled with obvious appreciation, and his tone was sincere.

"Your dance was so graceful and captivating that I couldn't forget it. I thought you looked familiar at first glance, but I never imagined it was really you."

The faint blush on the tips of his ears had not yet faded, and he lowered his eyes slightly as he spoke, his fingertips unconsciously stroking the edge of the tray.

Liu Yunshu ran her fingertips along the warm cup, a faint smile curving her lips.

"I see. It's my honor to be remembered."

She looked up at him, the alluring charm in the corners of her eyes subtly revealed in the warm light, both subtle and captivating.

Shen Moci's gaze tightened slightly at her glance, his fingertips stroking the tray more frequently, and even his breathing became lighter.

His Adam's apple bobbed, and he managed to maintain a gentle smile.

"I was too abrupt, but your performance... was truly impressive. Especially the final scene with the flowing water sleeves, it was as if the goddess Luo had really stepped out of the painting."

Li Wei, listening from the side, beamed with delight. "Looks like you really are a fan of Yun Shu, boss. Would you like me to sign an autograph?"

Shen Moci was taken aback by the question, then a surprised smile bloomed on his face.

The blush from her earlobes spread to her cheeks, and even her eyes brightened: "Is it okay?"

Seeing Liu Yunshu nod in agreement, Shen Moci immediately turned around and strode towards the bar.

When he returned, he had a notebook with a gold-embossed cover and an exquisite fountain pen in his hands.

He gently placed the items in front of Liu Yunshu, his fingertips trembling almost imperceptibly, his voice full of expectation: "Thank you for your help."

Liu Yunshu picked up the fountain pen, raised her wrist slightly, and the ink-colored characters spread smoothly on the paper.

Not only did he sign his name, but he also added an extra line: "May coffee warm people and time be gentle."

The moment he put pen to paper, Shen Moci stood quietly to the side watching.

His gaze first fell on her slender, fair fingers, then quietly shifted to her focused profile.

Those eyes, which always held a smile, were now brimming with light, as if they contained the tenderness of the entire spring.

"Okay." Liu Yunshu pushed the notebook back to him, her fingertips brushing against the back of his hand like a feather.

Shen Moci abruptly withdrew his hand, his ear tips turning so red they were almost bleeding.

He carefully closed the notebook, tucked it into his pocket like a precious treasure, and repeatedly thanked her, saying, "Thank you, Teacher Liu! I will definitely keep it safe."

Li Wei couldn't help but chuckle: "Boss, there's Yun Shu's farewell performance at the Grand Theatre tomorrow. Would you like to come and experience the goddess's charm one last time?"

Shen Moci's eyes lit up instantly, and he nodded almost immediately.

"Really? I thought the tickets were sold out long ago."

His tone was almost overflowing with anticipation, and his fingers unconsciously tightened around the notebook.

Liu Yunshu looked up at him, a faint smile appearing in her eyes.

"I have an extra complimentary ticket here. If the boss doesn't mind, you can come and take a look."

"Not at all! Of course not!"

Shen Moci quickly waved his hand, his gentle smile now tinged with urgency, the blush on his ears still lingering.

"Thank you so much! You've gone to so much trouble."

"It's no trouble at all, just consider it a small perk for the fans."

Liu Yunshu chuckled softly, took out a gold-embossed ticket from her handbag, and elegantly handed it over, holding the ticket stub between her fingertips.

"Thank you for recognizing my dancing skills."

Shen Moci took it with both hands, his fingertips touching her slightly cool skin, as if he were being gently struck by a subtle electric current.

He quickly gripped the ticket tightly, looking down at the silhouette of Liu Yunshu performing printed on it, his eyes filled with appreciation.

"Thank you, Ms. Liu. I will definitely be there on time tomorrow."

"Mm." Liu Yunshu nodded slightly and took another sip of her coffee.

His gaze fell on the sycamore leaves falling outside the window, and the profile of his face was incredibly soft in the warm light.

Back at the bar, Shen Moci's gaze kept drifting uncontrollably toward Liu Yunshu.

Look at her gazing out the window with her chin resting on her hand, and see her chatting and laughing quietly with Li Wei.

Even the small gestures she made when she bent down to stir her coffee made him feel particularly moved.

Unconsciously, his fingertips traced her outline lightly on the bar counter, a gentle smile always playing on his lips.

Li Wei inadvertently noticed Shen Moci's frequent glances at her, and secretly nudged Liu Yunshu with her elbow, teasing in a low voice, "Look, you've completely bewitched me."

Liu Yunshu looked up and met Shen Moci's hastily withdrawn gaze.

Her smile deepened, but she gave Li Wei a reproachful look: "Don't talk nonsense, she's just a simple fan."

Li Wei pouted and retorted in a low voice:

"What kind of fan gets their ears red and can't take their eyes off their idol? I think their real intention is something else entirely."

As soon as he finished speaking, Shen Moci walked over with a plate of tiramisu.

Perhaps the eye contact earlier made him a little nervous, because he put down the plate with a gentler movement.

"Your desserts are ready, freshly made, please have a taste."

His gaze unconsciously fell on Liu Yunshu's face, where he saw her looking down at the dessert.

Long eyelashes cast a small shadow under the eyelids, fluttering gently like butterfly wings.

The sight made his heart skip a beat.

Liu Yunshu picked up a small spoon, scooped out a small piece, and put it in her mouth.

The smooth texture mixed with a faint aroma of wine melted on her tongue, and her eyes lit up slightly.

She looked up at Shen Moci and said sincerely, "It's delicious, the sweetness is just right."

"I'm glad you like it." Shen Moci smiled, his eyes crinkling.

Just then, Li Wei's phone rang.

She answered the phone and chatted for a few minutes, then winked happily at Liu Yunshu.

"Yunshu, my boyfriend is looking for me, I have to go now~"

"Go ahead." Liu Yunshu waved her hand, a smile in her eyes. "Be careful on the road."

Before leaving, Li Wei patted Shen Moci on the shoulder, a sly smile on her face: "Boss, I'm leaving Yun Shu in your care now, make sure she's well taken care of!"

Shen Moci's face flushed bright red, even his neck was tinged with a light blush. He touched his earlobe and mumbled an "okay".

Looking at his embarrassed yet innocent appearance, Liu Yunshu couldn't hide the smile in her eyes: "Boss, don't mind her, she's always loved to joke around."

"It's...it's okay." Shen Moci composed himself, walked to the chair opposite her, hesitated for a few seconds, and then sat down.

"Teacher Liu..." Shen Moci looked down at Liu Yunshu's fingers as she stirred her coffee.

"Just call me Yunshu."

Liu Yunshu raised her eyes to interrupt him, tapping the cup lightly with her fingertips, her cool voice softening slightly.

"Call me teacher, it sounds like you're my student."

Shen Moci paused for a moment, then a gentle smile bloomed on his face. His Adam's apple bobbed slightly as he tentatively called out, "Yun Shu."

Upon hearing Liu Yunshu's response, his tense shoulders instantly relaxed, and the light in his eyes softened even more.

"Yun Shu, my name is Shen Moci, you can just call me Moci."

"Mo Ci."

Liu Yunshu softly repeated the name, her tongue tracing the two characters with a touch of casual tenderness.

"It's a beautiful name, and it suits you perfectly."

Shen Moci's heart skipped a beat at her straightforward praise, and his fingertips unconsciously touched his earlobe.

The two sat facing each other, gradually shedding their initial awkwardness and becoming increasingly congenial in their conversation.

From the charm of the old alleys in Jiangcheng to the old objects in his coffee shop that hold stories.

Then there are the little-known choreographic ingenuity in her dances; the conversation flows like a stream, natural and smooth.

As the sun gradually sets in the west, the light filtering through the window becomes increasingly soft.

The shadows of the two people were stretched long on the ground, overlapping and indistinguishable from each other.

Liu Yunshu glanced at the time, then gently put down her coffee cup: "It's getting late, I should go back."

Shen Moci touched his earlobe, his gaze fixed on her: "Yun Shu, I... can I invite you to dinner?"

Seeing Liu Yunshu look up, he nervously fidgeted with his fingers and quickly added, "I've been chatting with you for so long, and you even gave me tickets, I'm thinking..."

"Okay." Before he could finish speaking, Liu Yunshu smiled and agreed.

The captivating charm at the corner of her eyes became even clearer in the setting sun. "I didn't know what to eat anyway."

Shen Moci was clearly surprised that she agreed so readily, and it took him a while to realize what was happening.

A bright smile instantly bloomed on her face, and even the corners of her eyes were filled with warmth.

"Well, I know a private restaurant nearby that's really authentic and quiet, perfect for... perfect for chatting."

As he spoke, he touched his earlobe somewhat shyly, his tone filled with undisguised excitement.

Looking at his expression, Liu Yunshu's smile deepened, and she nodded obediently, "Okay, I'll listen to you."

Shen Moci quickly turned around to lock the coffee shop door, his movements faster than usual.

He hung the "Temporarily Closed" sign on the door, and when he turned around, he happened to see Liu Yunshu standing at the door waiting for him.

The moon-white cheongsam shimmered softly in the setting sun, outlining her slender figure.

Like a flowing ink painting, it gently touched his heart.