In crossover anime, who isn't a childhood friend?

Some of the guests chose to sit down like them, while others invited their crushes to join them on the dance floor in the center.

They embraced, their bodies pressed together as they danced, instantly transforming the atmosphere of the scene.

In the very center of the dance floor, Yuan Qianye saw a handsome young man she had just met quickly change under the influence of the lingering music and alcohol. His hand, which had been around his female companion's waist, slipped down and landed on a somewhat dangerous area.

Finding it amusing, he was about to sneak up to Yang Nai's ear to share it with her when a young man in a tuxedo approached Yang Nai and invited her to dance.

Yang leaned back slightly on the sofa, lightly pressing his temples with his fingertips, revealing a perfectly appropriate apologetic expression: "I'm so sorry, I suddenly feel a little dizzy, I may need to rest for a while."

This was a polite refusal.

The other person didn't seem to mind, smiled politely, and turned to invite another girl.

After the young master left, the weariness that Yang Nai had been feigning instantly vanished: "What should I do? I should have agreed to his request. His family is in the materials business, and it wouldn't hurt Yukinoshita's family to have a good relationship with him."

On the sofa by the window, she sighed, her chin resting on her hand as she looked at Yuan Qianye as he spoke softly, her expression somewhat wistful.

Seeing that Yuan Qianye had lowered his eyes and was looking at him with a half-smile, he saw Yuan Qianye looking down at him.

She leaned closer, her breath, carrying the scent of champagne, brushing against his ear: "It's all my bad brother's fault for saying those things, which made me suddenly act willfully."

Yang Nai's shimmering eyes, like dazzling glass under the light, clearly conveyed the meaning of "you have to take responsibility for me" in the flow of her gaze.

As their physical distance closed, Yuan Qianye was able to see her flushed cheeks, which were incredibly alluring due to the alcohol. The crisp perfume he had chosen before their departure now blended into her body temperature, creating a kind of unsettling fragrance.

Yuan Qianye suddenly felt his collar tighten and subconsciously reached out to loosen his bow tie.

This action made Yang Nai's eyes crinkle with triumph. She deliberately leaned closer, her knee under her skirt inadvertently brushing against his trousers: "You were just saying you were really good, confident that your alcohol tolerance was no worse than mine, but you've only had a few drinks and your face is already so red. Are you drunk?"

"..."

The waltz that drifted from afar suddenly became clear, and the vibrato of the violin felt like a feather landing on the tip of my heart.

Yang Nai's eyelashes cast shadows that trembled with her breath. The light spots refracted by the chandelier moved across the hollow of her collarbone. Her slightly parted red lips were like ripe peaches, and the sweet, warm breath she exhaled as she spoke brushed against her ear, making one more unsettled than if they were touched directly.

Looking at her like this, Yuan Qianye's Adam's apple bobbed involuntarily, and his mouth became even drier.

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Chapter 061: A Duet at the Banquet

The mature and alluring aura emanating from Yukinoshita at this moment, coupled with her dreamy eyes and completely unguarded attitude, would probably be irresistible to any man.

Yuan Qianye was no different. Normally, he could restrain himself with relatively rational thinking, but at this moment, perhaps it was because of the alcohol that his rational thinking was constantly suppressed, and his instincts took absolute control.

This can't go on...

Yuan Qianye shifted his gaze to the other side of the banquet hall.

The reception room, which is connected to the banquet hall, was closed at the moment.

Shortly after the banquet began, political and business leaders were invited inside, and none of them have come out yet.

“Your aunt and uncle have been inside for a long time,” Yuan Qianye said calmly.

"Oh, are you trying to change the subject?" Yang Nai poked his cheek with her fingertip.

The intention was indeed too obvious...

"No, I'm just curious about what they're talking about inside." Yuan Qianye turned his head slightly and moved to the side of the sofa, slightly increasing the distance between the two of them: "Also, don't do this. It seems like you're the one who's drunk, not me. Are you sure you're okay if you keep going like this? There's still a while before the banquet ends."

Yang Nai smiled and looked at him: "You might sleep a little better when you get back tonight, but you should be able to stay awake until the banquet ends."

As she spoke, she slowly leaned her head over and rested it on his shoulder.

Yuan Qianye could feel the softness of her body against his shoulder and smell the fragrance of her hair.

He had already moved to the edge of the sofa; there was nowhere left to retreat unless he stood up.

But such a move is a bit too typical of a straight man.

If I had to say, Chiyo actually had a lot of feelings for Yukino, not only because she was Yukino's older sister, but also because of her outstanding charm.

As Chiyoko pondered silently, Yono found a comfortable position for herself and slowly closed her eyes.

Despite seemingly being a lightweight, she answered his earlier question.

"As for your question, what can a bunch of politicians and businessmen do when they get together?"

"Cooperation involving the exchange of benefits."

“You got it right, that’s pretty much it. Chiya, you should know that in Japan’s political system there’s a system called political donations, right?”

"Ah."

"The same goes for tonight's banquet. Most of the invited guests are representatives of large enterprises involved in construction, real estate, finance, and pharmaceuticals. Their companies are greatly affected by government policies, so they voluntarily make political donations in exchange for benefits, including convenience in public works, favorable laws and policies, tax breaks, and government subsidies."

Do you remember those two gentlemen who greeted us as soon as we entered the banquet? They were from the same faction as my father, led by the old man who was the finance minister, and extending down to…”

Yang spoke slowly and clearly about these secrets that only those within the political arena would know.

It seemed like she was simply answering the question that Yuan Qianye had just raised, but she directly and without any reservations revealed all the most secret matters of her family to him, and even explained her father's position in the political arena and the details of some of her business partners.

This gave Yuan Qianye a feeling that it was more than just a heart-to-heart talk.

It made him feel that, besides trust, she had entrusted him with something else that was even more important.

Yuan Qianye's feelings were complicated: "You're really drunk. You don't need to tell me these things in such detail."

"Yes, that's true. Why... it doesn't matter anymore. I already said everything before I even realized it. It's such a boring topic. I'm so glad you listened to me patiently." Yang Nai smiled foolishly and slowly reopened her eyes.

After a short rest, she seemed to regain her energy, her eyes darting eagerly towards the lively dance floor in the center of the venue.

"Let's not talk about these unpleasant things. Let's let Mom and Dad handle their own affairs. It's still a long way from when I'll really take over. Like you said, life is short, so let's enjoy ourselves while we can. Let's put aside those worries for now. The banquet venue here is quite nice, isn't it? It's also a rare opportunity for the two of us to be alone like this. We can foresee that we will both be busier and busier in the future, so don't we take this opportunity to create some beautiful memories?"

As she spoke, Yukinoshita Haruno sat up straight, moved her head away from Minamoto Chiya's shoulder, and slowly raised her right hand, gesturing towards him.

Yuan Qianye took a deep breath, and without any hesitation, stood up and took her hand in his palm.

"Just so you know, I'm not very good at dancing, so don't be disappointed if I don't do well later."

Yang Nai didn't care at all, and even seemed a little happy: "It's okay, I'll teach you."

The two walked hand in hand to the center of the dance floor. The next moment, Yang Nai looked into his eyes and took the initiative to lean closer. Yuan Qianye's hand naturally landed on her slender waist.

"Don't be nervous, let's go slowly and follow my steps one by one."

Yang's sweet voice fell on Yuan Qianye's ear at a very close distance.

Yuan Qianye focused intently on her steps, making corresponding movements in response to her advances and retreats.

He couldn't help but concentrate, because at this moment, whether it was Yang Naixiang's beautiful body pressed against him, or the faint fragrance emanating from her that could easily shake his will and seemed to be able to draw out his instincts at any time, he couldn't be distracted for even a moment. He felt that if he relaxed even slightly, he would be completely captured and captured by the woman in front of him.

"You performed wonderfully. As expected of the champion of the kendo tournament, you were able to make up for it with your strong athletic talent and adapt quickly, even in a field you are not familiar with, such as ballroom dancing."

"It's all thanks to your excellent teaching, sister."

"Hehe, say these things more often in the future. Even if I know they're lies, I'll still love to hear them."

"To be honest, you really guided her very well."

"Are you starting to get to know each other better?"

"Yes."

"Then, sister, you need to speed up."

"Wait……"

Before she could finish speaking and before Yuan Qianye could react, Yang Nai's dance steps suddenly quickened!

At this moment, the dance music changed. The previously leisurely and gentle pastoral tune, mainly played by saxophone and accordion, instantly transformed into a fast-paced soundtrack dominated by electronic instruments.

Yang Naixiao's smile was both cunning and innocently romantic. Her eyes stared directly at Yuan Qianye, brimming with a gleaming light, like an expectation following an invitation, or a silent provocation.

Centered on Yuan Qianye, she spun around him, her skirt blooming into a giant flower as she spun, creating a breathtakingly beautiful sight.

When the music turned up to a faster tempo, most people found it difficult to keep up and left the dance floor. With the number of people dwindling, she became the focus of the entire event, the center of the banquet, a stage that seemed to have been specially set up for the two of them.

But the prerequisite is that the boys dancing with the two girls must be able to keep up with the aura emanating from the girl, who seems to be announcing to everyone that she is the queen of the party tonight.

interesting!

Looking into Yang Nai's extremely arrogant eyes, a fire ignited in Yuan Qianye's heart, not out of anger, but because a long-lost emotion had been stirred up.

He told her that life is short and she should take off her shackles and enjoy it. Now that she has listened and done so, he has no reason not to accompany her to the end.

His dance skills are average, but if he can fully utilize his physical abilities without relying on external forces, no one in the world can compete with him.

Ghost Brain, activate!

This overpowered special technique, born from days of kendo practice and countless hours of hard work and sweat, allows one to raise their perception and reaction abilities to an inhuman, abnormal state simply by concentrating.

He could easily observe changes in the surrounding environment, the amazed gazes of onlookers, the fine sweat on Yang Nai's neck, and the movement of her hair as it swayed in the air.

This technique can also be described more simply and directly as "bullet time." Everyone within a certain range is slowed down like a movie, and then he can move around freely without any restrictions.

The only drawback of this special skill is that it cannot be maintained for long; it is quite energy-consuming, and if it lasts too long, his head will start to throb. However, it is more than enough to sustain it for the duration of a single dance.

Yang Nai quickly realized something was wrong.

In stark contrast to her initial demeanor when she led the dance when they first entered the dance floor, Yuan Qianye has now become the one leading the dance.

He orchestrated the duet, and as Yang Nai's expression grew increasingly astonished, he moved with quick steps, waist lifts, throws, lunges, delays, and entanglements. He controlled himself and his partner's center of gravity, leading and guiding the subsequent movements with perfect rhythm and intensity, dominating everything.

He danced more and more naturally. The queen who had just been in control of the entire scene and exuded a powerful aura had now met her true king. She was willing to submit and make herself his foil.

The music grew increasingly intense until a heavy drumbeat brought it to an abrupt halt.

At the last moment, Yang leaned back, and Yuan Qianye easily put his arm around her waist. In an instant, he quickly brought his face close to hers, as if the two were about to kiss.

The intense dance made Yang Nai's whole body feel hot, and her heart pounded even harder, until the whole audience burst into applause, which was the guests' admiration for the two of them to present such a wonderful dance.

They might not be the most distinguished people present, but after that dance, they were definitely the most eye-catching people at the banquet tonight.

The applause jolted the two from their reverie, bringing them back to reality from the dance that contained passion, rhythm, and other more complex emotions.

Their intertwined gazes, so thick with longing for each other, hastily averted, then returned to their natural state, turning to those who applauded, returning polite smiles in return.

The small climax at the banquet, caused by the two of them, gradually subsided as another piece of music played.

After Chiya and Yono moved hand in hand from the dance floor to the sofa in the rest area and settled down again, even more people took the initiative to invite them to dance.

This time, most of the people were girls, and they all came straight for Gen Chiya.

Without any further interaction, after Gen Chiyo politely declined the second girl, Yono turned her head towards him again, resting it on his shoulder and closing her eyes.

Yuan Qianye understood this, and his reason for refusing again was that he had to take care of his somewhat drunk sister and couldn't get away.