108: Bonfire party ends

Time: October 19, 2075, 01:00.

Location: Night City Badlands, Buckle Family Second Mess Hall.

The night fell low, like a huge piece of black velvet, tightly enveloping the earth.

In the quiet wilderness, the warm and bright light of the bonfire flickered gently.

The air around was filled with the scent of burning wood, and the crackling of the bonfire was like nature's whisper, adding a touch of mystery to the quiet night.

Melodious music emanated from the player, mixed with the rustling sound of wind blowing sand, opening the prelude to this dance under nature's sky.

Fang Yun and Vavinia stood by the bonfire, listening to the melodious music, their bodies gently swaying to the rhythm.

The sound of the music and the light of the bonfire intertwined around them, but in the eyes of the two people dancing, only each other's figures could now be seen.

Fang Yun and Vavinia looked at each other, and he felt she was becoming increasingly beautiful and captivating.

Unconsciously, a blush crept onto Vavinia's face.

Fang Yun couldn't tell if Vavinia was shy, or if it was the light of the bonfire reflecting on her face.

Vavinia took a deep breath, closed her eyes, and surrendered her movements to Fang Yun's guidance.

Fang Yun, familiar with the music's melody, easily took over the lead in the dance.

The Wanderers style dance was simple yet full of tension.

[Author: Tension!.jpg.]

Under Fang Yun's guidance, Vavinia's body swayed gently with the music, like a flower swaying in the wind, graceful and beautiful.

The firelight shone on Vavinia's face, Fang Yun watched her intently, and happy smiles appeared on both their faces.

As the music's rhythm gradually quickened, the drumbeats in the melody powerfully struck the heartstrings of the dancers.

The drum sounds were deep and stirring, intertwined with the flute sounds contained within the music, forming a unique melody.

Dancing by the bonfire were not just Fang Yun and Vavinia, but also many other Buckle Family members.

Most of them were couples, dancing the same dance as Fang Yun and Vavinia.

Others were relatives or friends, holding full bottles of beer and dancing with casual steps.

Particularly eye-catching were the "foolish" men who had formed a line.

As the "foolish" people's dance steps became more cheerful, the bonfire's flames seemed to be infected by them, leaping happily.

The firelight danced on everyone's faces, reflecting the beaming smiles of the dancers.

Vavinia and Fang Yun began to spin with the rhythm of the music.

Their movements became increasingly coordinated and in sync.

Vavinia's body danced gracefully following Fang Yun's lead, while Fang Yun used a body control ability that could be called "precise" to match her movements and steps.

[Fortunately, with "Human Intelligence Ascension", otherwise Vavinia's toes would have suffered greatly today.]

Fang Yun and Vavinia's dance steps intertwined seamlessly in the bonfire's light and shadow, perfectly integrating with the music's rhythm.

Time slowly passed as everyone swayed, and the music's rhythm also reached its climax.

The drumbeats in the music became more pronounced, and the melodious tune began to shift towards a DJ style, completely igniting the entire night along with this feast.

After a beautiful "two-person spin," the music gradually subsided, and the dance segment came to an end.

The embers of the bonfire drifted in the night wind, putting a perfect end to this lively dance.

Ever since Vavinia overcame her inner shyness, throughout almost the entire dance, Fang Yun had been using his movements to "compel" Vavinia to look deeply into his eyes.

After finally waiting for the dance to end, Vavinia felt that not only was her body temperature high, but her cheeks were also quite warm, and her heart was still pounding.

Vavinia released her hand from Fang Yun's waist, placed it on his chest, wanting to push him away and catch her breath for a moment.

But before Vavinia could exert herself, Fang Yun pulled her into his arms.

"Isn't it more effortless to rest in my arms?"

Vavinia struggled slightly, and after realizing she couldn't break free from Fang Yun's embrace, she resignedly lay down in his arms and began to rest.

The powerful performance of Fang Yun's cyberware allowed him to easily detect Vavinia's somewhat rapid breathing.

Of course, in addition to hearing, there were also sensations from smell and touch, but these two sensations were not suitable to be mentioned to outsiders.

[It seems she really hasn't participated in the dance segment before, otherwise she wouldn't be this tired.]

[Speaking of which, a mere ten-minute dance can make Vavinia this tired. If I don't hold back a bit of strength in the future, will she fly?]

[No, I need to arrange an exercise plan for Vavinia, otherwise our married life won't be able to proceed normally in the future.]

[...Or perhaps install a set of "Zero Error Cyberware" for Vavinia as well?]

Just as Fang Yun's thoughts were wandering, the music from the speakers gradually became subdued.

At the same time, Karl's voice suddenly rang out:

"Family members, please quiet down."

Fang Yun and the people around him were all drawn by Karl's voice.

At this moment, Karl was standing on the podium from the beginning of the banquet, preparing to give the closing speech.

[Leader's speeches are long and tedious. It seems this cannot be avoided even in the cyberpunk world.]

Karl saw that everyone's attention was on him, coughed, and continued:

"On this night filled with laughter and joy, we gathered together and once again shared an unforgettable bonfire party."

"Here, I want to thank every family member for their efforts and contributions. Without you, this banquet would not have gone so smoothly."

"Whether it was the logistics staff who meticulously prepared for the evening, or everyone who enthusiastically participated, you all made this night so wonderful."

"The future of our family is inseparable from the contributions of each and every one of you, and tonight, we have once again seen this strength."

"I believe this banquet will not be the last."

"A bright future for the family is still waiting for us to realize."

"Let us carry the warmth and strength of tonight and continue to move forward."

"No matter what difficulties we encounter, we must, like tonight's bonfire banquet, help each other, cooperate with each other, and bravely overcome them."

"Finally, may the flame of the Buckle Family burn forever, and may our love and unity last forever!"

Karl waved his arm, and the crowd below the podium raised their arms one after another, shouting loudly in response:

"Long live the Buckle Family! The Buckle Family will last forever!"

A slight smile appeared on Karl's face.

After everyone's emotions calmed down, Karl raised the microphone again:

"Thank you for your hard work."

"Cleaning staff, thank you for staying behind to clean according to the original plan."

"Other family members, you can go home and sleep now."