Jingxuan and Ruoxi stood quietly in the classroom of the Valley Rhyme dance troupe, their attention drawn to a middle-aged woman who suddenly appeared at the door. The woman was holding a steaming hotpot, apparently enjoying her lunch. Her gaze lingered on Jingxuan and Ruoxi, looking surprised and confused by the presence of these two strangers.
Jingxuan felt a sense of embarrassment, as she had only come in out of curiosity and didn't expect to cause such a situation. She gently tugged at Ruoxi's sleeve, signaling that they should leave. However, Ruoxi's curiosity seemed to overcome the awkwardness, and she remained standing there, staring intently at the middle-aged woman.
The air was filled with an awkward silence. The middle-aged woman placed the hot pot on the nearby table, wiped her mouth with a tissue, and seemed to be searching for the right words to break the awkward atmosphere. After hesitating for a while, she finally spoke, "Are you here for a visit? I am the person in charge here, Lin Linda."
Jingxuan only realized this at this moment and quickly replied, "Oh, sorry, we were just curious and didn't expect to actually encounter someone. I'm Jingxuan, and this is my friend Ruoxi." Her voice was trembling, showing her embarrassment and unease.
Ruoxi appeared more relaxed, responding with a smile, "Yes, we just came in to take a look around. We didn't expect to disturb your lunch, we're really sorry." Her voice carried a hint of apology, but her eyes still sparkled with curiosity about the dance troupe.
Lin Linda seemed to feel the hotpot in her hand grow heavier, hesitantly saying, "Um... because the classroom isn't open yet, it's not really appropriate for you to come in like this..."
Jingxuan and Ruoxi immediately felt a bit awkward and quickly apologized to Lin Linda. Jingxuan lowered her head, her tone filled with regret: "I'm sorry, we were just curious and didn't expect to cause any trouble."
Ruoxi then quickly explained, "We are students from Cuigu University, taking a general education course on local observation. While wandering around town, we became very interested in this place, which is why we came in. We're really sorry!"
Lin Linda listened to their explanation, and her expression softened slightly. She nodded slightly to show her understanding. There was a hint of tolerance in her voice as she said, "Oh, I see. Since it's a student activity, it's okay. But next time, please knock on the door first. After all, this is not a place where you can just come in anytime."
When Jingxuan gently tugged on Ruoxi's sleeve, indicating that it was time to leave, Ruoxi nodded in understanding. The two quickly walked to the door of the dance studio and said to Teacher Lin Linda, "Sorry for the disturbance!" Then they turned and quickly started downstairs.
Just as they were about to step out of the classroom, Teacher Lin Linda suddenly called out to Jingxuan: "Hey, wait a minute, yes, you! I can tell just by looking at you that you used to dance!" Jingxuan stopped at the staircase, slowly turned around, feeling nervous and uncertain, not knowing what Teacher Lin would say next.
Teacher Lin curiously looked at Jingxuan, as if her eyes could see through her past: "You're so young, have you stopped dancing? You look like someone with a solid foundation." There was a hint of surprise and regret in her voice.
Jingxuan took a deep breath, shook her head silently, and replied in a low voice, "Yes, I used to dance, but I haven't danced for a while due to an injury." There was a hint of sadness and helplessness in her voice.
After listening to Jingxuan's words, Teacher Lin looked thoughtful, as if weighing something in her heart, and then slowly said, "Injured? That's a pity. However, dance is not just a skill, but also a way of expressing oneself. Even if you're not dancing now, your dance journey doesn't have to end here. If you have the chance, you might want to consider it again." Her words conveyed encouragement and understanding.
Jingxuan listened to Teacher Lin's words, feeling a complex emotion in her heart. She nodded slightly in thanks, then continued down the stairs with Ruoxi, her mind filled with deep contemplation.
As Jingxuan and Ruoxi quickly exited the dance studio and stepped back into the bustling streets, the contrast between the two worlds left them feeling a bit dazed. Every element on the street - the shops, food stalls, pedestrians - stood in stark contrast to the quiet dance studio they had just left. The honking of cars, the chatter of pedestrians, the music playing in the shops - these sounds blended together to create a vibrant yet slightly noisy urban scene.
On this busy street, Ruoxi's thoughts are still lingering on the experience just now. As she walks and catches her breath, she half-jokingly and half-seriously says, "Oh my, how can that teacher be so fat and yet appear so quietly? I didn't even notice when she came in." Her voice carries a sense of astonishment and disbelief about the recent experience.
Jingxuan lightly shrugged and replied, "Who knows, maybe we were too focused on the things in the dance studio." There was a hint of a smile on her face, but her eyes revealed a complex emotion towards the recent experience. Her deep love for dance and her memories intertwined, creating a deep sense of entanglement and contemplation within her.
Two people walked slowly along the street, passing through the bustling intersection, and past various shops and restaurants. Along the way, they hardly spoke, each immersed in their own thoughts. They were still reflecting and trying to understand their recent experience in the dance studio, the sudden appearance of the teacher, and the brief conversation.
Jingxuan was contemplating Teacher Lin's evaluation and questions, feeling both fear and hope for the possibility of rediscovering dance in the future. Meanwhile, Ruoxi was imagining the mysterious dance studio and the unique teacher. Their footsteps blended with the ambient sounds of the surroundings, creating a rhythm unique to this city.
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