1117 Ignoring People
“Alright, thank you.” With that, Deng Fan got into Xia He’s car.

Deng Fan was a person who did not like to talk, but Xia He was one who could not sit still for a moment and chattered non-stop. She just liked to share all kinds of fun and interesting things with other people, and she had been like this since she was young.

“I realize that you’re the first one to reach the art troupe and the last one to go home every day. Moreover, your house is so far away from here. You’re really hardworking. I can’t do what you do,” Xia He said approvingly.

“I’m not as talented as you, so I have to practice harder. Otherwise, I won’t be able to catch up with you,” Deng Fan said earnestly.

“What are you talking about! I think you’re the best dancer among those people! Although it’s important to have talent when it comes to dancing, hard work is also very important. I think you’re the most capable person in the troupe!” Xia He then added, “Other than me, of course.”

Deng Fan lowered his head and smiled quietly. Xia He had always been like this. She was like a little sun, dazzling and warm and full of vigor. No matter her age now, to him, she looked exactly the same as when he saw her for the first time when they were young. He had been deeply attracted to her since then.

“There’s a role in this performance that suits you. Aren’t you going to fight for it?” Xia He probed.

“Me? I don’t think I’ll get any chance,” Deng Fan said regretfully.

Ever since Xia He left, Yang Xin behaved like a tyrant in the art troupe. She did not usually turn up to practice her basic skills and performance roles, but because of her relationship with the troupe leader, she still received all kinds of good resources. Even though Yang Xin always made mistakes on stage, the troupe leader never punished her. Other dancers might not even get a single chance to go on stage to perform after two to three years in the troupe.

Deng Fan was not a competitive person, so he did not take these things too seriously. He knew himself best and did not mind whether he went on stage or could only practice off stage. It made no difference to him.

“I believe in you. You can definitely do it. Don’t give up so easily,” Xia He said.

The two of them chatted in the car about the troupe’s previous performances during the past few years and arrived at Deng Fan’s house before they knew it. The Dengs were ordinary people who lived in a tiled house in a small alley, which had a medium-sized courtyard. His parents were very loving and it could be considered his blessing to grow up in such a family.

“Let’s meet up again another day,” Deng Fan said politely.

“Alright, then you have to prepare good wine and nice dishes! Otherwise, I won’t turn up for the appointment!” Xia He said happily.

“Then it’s a deal,” Deng Fan said with a gentle smile.

Deng Fan watched as Xia He’s car gradually disappeared into the alley. Even when he could not see her anymore, he still stood at the door in a daze and stared into space. He did not even notice his mother, Jiang Shu, standing behind him.

“What are you looking at? Which family’s fairy daughter has captivated my son? She’s already gone and you’re still staring!” Jiang Shu asked curiously.

“Mom! Why is it that you don’t make any sound when you walk!” Deng Fan said.

Jiang Shu pointed in the direction that Deng Fan was looking and said, “Quick, tell me who it is. If you don’t tell me, I’ll go and do a thorough investigation! It must be someone you already know. I’ve met everyone, including your high school and university friends. Otherwise, she must be from the art troupe, and she must be the type you like.”

Deng Fan had been introverted since he was young and he had found it very difficult to play with the neighbors’ children. Moreover, there were always children who bullied Deng Fan. Gradually, Jiang Shu stopped letting Deng Fan interact with those children.

When he was in elementary school, his teacher even specially asked her to come to the school for a chat. The teacher thought that Deng Fan might have some psychological problem as he was different from other children. He was unusually quiet at the age when children should be lively and active. There were very few children who behaved like Deng Fan.
Jiang Shu was very worried about Deng Fan and even brought him to the best child psychiatrist in the capital. She was concerned that Deng Fan had autism or some other problem.

After the doctor’s detailed examination, he found out that Deng Fan did not have any illness. He just preferred to ignore people and did not like to talk.

One day, when they passed by a dance classroom, Deng Fan suddenly broke free from Jiang Shu’s grip and went to lean quietly against the glass window, refusing to leave. He stayed put like this for an entire afternoon.