It's not too late to meet in the book

Sunlight filtered through the clouds, shimmering onto the corridor outside the ballet studio, adding a touch of warmth and anticipation to the upcoming performance. Inside, Lei Xiaoyue, clad in a pink tutu, tapped her toes like a swan about to spread its wings and take flight. Her eyes held a mixture of anticipation and a subtle nervousness.

Meanwhile, across the city, a sense of rawness and freedom permeated the horse farm, a stark contrast to the ballet studio. Lin Yuxuan, dressed in riding gear and a protective helmet, stood by the stables, his gaze fixed on the steed he would soon dance with. He, too, was filled with anticipation and nervousness, but even more so, with the excitement of showcasing his riding prowess.

In the ballet studio, soft lights and gently rising music marked the beginning of the performance. Lei Xiaoyue took a deep breath, trying to calm her nerves. She recalled her ballet teacher's countless instructions: "Dance is an expression of the soul and an outpouring of emotion. When you stand on the stage, you are the protagonist of that story."

"Xiaoyue, are you ready?" the ballet teacher walked over to Lei Xiaoyue and asked softly. Her eyes were full of encouragement and trust, as if injecting strength into Lei Xiaoyue.

Lei Xiaoyue nodded. Although her palms were slightly sweaty, she still answered firmly: "I'm ready, teacher."

As the music quickened, Lei Xiaoyue slowly raised her arms, tapped her toes on the ground, and began her dance. Each of her movements was fluid and graceful, as if in dialogue with the music and resonating with every inch of the stage. In the audience, the eyes of parents and other children were fixed on Lei Xiaoyue, their faces filled with admiration and praise.

However, just as Lei Xiaoyue was about to complete a difficult spin, she suddenly felt an unprecedented surge of nervousness. Her breathing quickened, and her steps became a little unsteady. At that moment, she seemed to hear the sound of her own heartbeat, each beat a reminder: You can't fail.

"Xiaoyue, believe in yourself, you can do it!" The ballet teacher's voice rang in Lei Xiaoyue's ears, like a warm current flowing into her heart. Lei Xiaoyue took a deep breath, closed her eyes, and immersed herself completely in the world of music and dance.

When Lei Xiaoyue opened her eyes again, her gaze was filled with determination and confidence. She successfully completed the challenging spin, earning thunderous applause from the audience. A brilliant smile lit up Lei Xiaoyue's face, a testament to her hard work and an infinite hope for the future.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the arena, Lin Yuxuan was also demonstrating his horseback riding. Astride his steed, he followed his trainer's instructions, executing graceful and powerful movements. Every flick of his whip, every coordinated movement with the horse, earned rounds of applause from the audience.

However, for Lin Yuxuan, the performance wasn't all smooth sailing. As he attempted a difficult jump, the horse seemed to sense his nervousness and hesitated. Lin Yuxuan felt a surge of unease, fearing he would fail and disappoint his coach and the audience.

"Yuxuan, relax. Trust your horse and yourself." The riding instructor's voice rang in his ears, his tone full of encouragement and trust. Lin Yuxuan took a deep breath and tried to calm himself. He gently patted the horse's neck, as if telling it, "We can do this."

As the coach's command sounded again, Lin Yuxuan and his horse began their performance again. This time, their rapport reached an unprecedented level. Under Lin Yuxuan's command, the horse gracefully completed the difficult jump, earning even more enthusiastic applause from the audience.

Lin Yuxuan smiled proudly, feeling an unprecedented sense of accomplishment. He knew that this moment of success was not only a recognition of his own efforts, but also a testament to his deep friendship with Junma.

After the exhibition, Lei Xiaoyue and Lin Yuxuan, accompanied by their parents, returned to their respective homes. Although they were both exhausted, they cherished and savored the experience.

"Xiaoyue, you performed really well today!" Lei's mother stroked Lei Xiaoyue's head, her eyes full of pride and love.

Lei Xiaoyue smiled and said, "Thank you, Mom. Actually, I was very nervous at one point and almost gave up. But when I thought about what my teacher and Mom said, I felt like I could do it."

At the same time, at Lin Yuxuan's home, Lin's father was sharing his feelings today with Lin Yuxuan.

"Yuxuan, you look so handsome riding a horse today!" Father Lin patted Lin Yuxuan's shoulder, his tone full of praise.

Lin Yuxuan smiled and said, "Thank you, Dad. Actually, I was nervous at times, but when I thought about what the coach said and the tacit understanding between me and the horse, I felt that nothing was impossible."

As night fell, Lei Xiaoyue and Lin Yuxuan lay in their beds, reflecting on their experiences. They knew that this exhibition not only strengthened their expressiveness and self-confidence, but also taught them how to remain calm and resolute in the face of difficulties.

"Tomorrow, we have to continue working hard to become better versions of ourselves." Lei Xiaoyue silently made a wish in her heart, her eyes flashing with infinite longing for the future.

"Yes, we still have to work hard together!" Lin Yuxuan also responded to Lei Xiaoyue's words in his heart. Their friendship and dreams were more closely connected at this moment.