However, when Li Shuyue's gaze fell on her left foot, she saw nothing.
Because it was a solo dance, on the stage, besides her, there was no one else. The stage was also level, without any tripping hazards.
But, but she clearly felt a hand grab her left foot, so she fell.
It couldn't possibly be her illusion; perhaps it was a ghost.
At this time, thunderous applause rang out from the audience.
The audience was very tolerant. Although Li Shuyue fell, the applause encouraged her.
So, amidst the applause, Li Shuyue could only grit her teeth and continue her performance.
However, the repeated incidents made Li Shuyue think she had really seen a ghost!
Originally, amidst the applause, Li Shuyue began dancing again, but she fell again, either to the left or to the right. It felt like someone was pulling her down.
In fact, Li Shuyue's feeling was exactly that. She felt as if an invisible hand was pulling her left foot, or her right foot, or grabbing her arm, preventing her from dancing and making her look foolish.
The last time, Li Shuyue felt both her feet were grabbed by two hands. No matter how cautious she was, she fell forward, facing the audience.
With a bang, a loud sound.
Li Shuyue only felt her face burning with pain, and she was extremely embarrassed.
Even with her strong personality, she couldn't take it anymore.
The applause that had encouraged her no longer sounded.
Everyone was surprised. How could she fall again and again?
Wasn't she the mainstay of the Art Troupe, performing the closing solo dance? How could this happen?
Not only did the audience have this question, but even the Regimental Commander and others were surprised and shocked.
Li Shuyue, getting up again, could no longer hold it together, covering her face and running backstage.
"Yaoyao..." Fang Manping hurried to chase Li Shuyue.
Those who had disliked Li Shuyue were gloating.
"Did you see that? Li Shuyue insisted on a solo dance, the closing act. I thought she would amaze everyone, but she ended up as a clown."
"I think this is the most embarrassing moment of Li Shuyue's life, embarrassing herself in front of so many people in the Northwest Military Region. If it were me, I wouldn't have the face to stay, and I would probably leave overnight."
"Do you think this is strange? It doesn't look like her mistake. Our mainstay has performed this dance many times and practiced many times, never making a mistake. Why is she falling repeatedly...?"
Then someone whispered, "It looks like something grabbed her hands and feet, deliberately making her look bad."
"Hey, don't talk nonsense. That's feudal superstition. We can't talk about such supernatural things."
"Fine, fine. I'm happy anyway."
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A Lunar New Year's Eve performance, a grand entrance, but a humiliating end. Li Shuyue, the mainstay, became famous in the Northwest Military Region.
Even if Li Shuyue tried to explain that something had tripped her and grabbed her, neither the Regimental Commander nor anyone else believed her.
After all, everyone, thousands of eyes, saw clearly what happened.
Even if they believed Li Shuyue, what about the people in the Northwest Military Region?
In short, Li Shuyue lost all face in the Northwest Military Region.
On the way back, Gu Jia Ning could hear many people discussing Li Shuyue's fall.
Sheng Ze Xi looked at his wife, whose lips were slightly curled upward, a thoughtful look in his eyes. He then took her small hand, stroking her fingers and said, "Ningning is happy because Li Shuyue fell?"
Gu Jia Ning turned to look at him, her eyes dangerous. "What? My rival's humiliation doesn't make me happy? Or, are you feeling sorry for her?"
As soon as she said this, Sheng Ze Xi immediately shivered, quickly stating his position, "No, I don't know her well, and we have no relationship. What happens to her is none of my business. Of course, if my wife is happy, then I'm happy too."
He quickly forced a smile, afraid Gu Jia Ning would misunderstand.
Gu Jia Ning snorted softly. He was smart.
However, Gu Jia Ning still glanced at him lightly, "If others make a fool of themselves and I am so happy, don't you think I'm bad?"
Sheng Ze Xi immediately shook his head. "Of course not. My wife, in my heart, is the best, no matter what. And no matter what your mood is, I believe there's a reason, and I believe you."
Gu Jia Ning: Alright, you passed.
In fact, Sheng Ze Xi was telling the truth. Although his wife was a bit willful, delicate, and even a bit manipulative, she was definitely not a bad person, nor someone who would gloat over others' misfortunes.
Although he saw Ningning meet Li Shuyue for the first time today, he felt Li Shuyue had already offended Ningning.
And Ningning held a small grudge. She wouldn't be a saint and forgive those who were malicious towards her. If she got the chance, she would definitely retaliate.
Sheng Ze Xi didn't think there was anything wrong with that.
Compared to being weak and easy to bully, he believed people should have an edge, so they wouldn't be bullied. He never thought there was anything wrong with getting even.
If others don't provoke me, I won't provoke them,
but if they provoke me, I'll definitely make them pay.
So, essentially, Sheng Ze Xi and Gu Jia Ning were "like-minded."
In fact, if Li Shuyue only liked Sheng Ze Xi and didn't do anything else, Gu Jia Ning wouldn't target Li Shuyue because of it.
But Li Shuyue's Malicious Value towards her exceeded 95%, and later reached 99%, which directly angered Gu Jia Ning. Others were so malicious towards her, why should she show mercy?
So, she was quite happy to see Li Shuyue embarrass herself on stage.
After returning home, Gu Jia Ning started looking for life-saving items in the Exchange Mall to see if she could exchange them.
After all, there was someone with blood on their hands, someone whose Malicious Value towards her was at 99%, someone who was eyeing her in the Northwest Military Region, and might attack her at any time. She had to prepare.
Otherwise, she wouldn't know when she'd be killed.
As for Sheng Ze Xi, she couldn't tell him for now.
After all, she couldn't confess about the Childbirth System or the Malicious Value Detection Device. So, she had to rely on herself for defense.
"Ningning, here." After returning home, Gu Jia Ning was looking through the Exchange Mall in the living room when Sheng Ze Xi pulled her out to the courtyard and put a firecracker in her hand.
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