Chapter 287: Chapter 98 The Banquet Begins_2
Somewhat lost in thought, Du Xixi was brought back by a single sentence. She lifted her gaze to look at herself in the mirror, noticing that her skin was indeed radiant and glowing, with a hint of a gentle pink hue. She smiled indifferently and didn’t say anything.
Du Xixi wasn’t someone who liked using skincare products, especially when she was busy and hardly had time to rest, let alone take extra time to care for her skin.
Ultimately, the reason Du Xixi’s skin was so flawless was because her Purification Talent was in action—it was constantly decomposing the impurities within her, thereby greatly enhancing her body’s and skin’s condition.
She couldn’t dishonestly claim she was naturally gifted, nor could she truthfully offer a non-existent "secret skincare formula," so smiling without speaking was the best response.
The stylist didn’t feel disappointed; instead, she devoted herself even more to styling Du Xixi. She was careful not to apply anything to Du Xixi’s face that might harm her skin, and she didn’t dare tug at her glossy, smooth long hair.
When working with Du Xixi, it was as if she were handling a precious treasure of the Empire, fearing that a slight error could cause harm.
With such cautious handling, Du Xixi’s styling was completed. She slowly stood up, dusted off the deep purple form-fitting gown she was wearing, and gave her reflection in the mirror a confident smile.
The beautiful madam in the mirror had slightly wavy long hair that cascaded down, looking like a somewhat youthful adult girl. But her features were dignified and serene, and the natural aura she exuded when she smiled diluted the childishness, adding a touch of mature elegance.
The noble deep purple form-fitting gown hugged her body, perfectly showcasing Du Xixi’s curves. Combined with a thin shoulder cape, her silhouette became attractively elusive.
Even more captivating were the golden patterns embroidered on the hem, waist, cuffs, and along one side of the collar. These ancient yet grand patterns on the deep purple fabric conveyed an unparalleled sense of nobility.
Nobody could ignore them, and Du Xixi’s gaze quietly lingered on these patterns too. Her amber eyes seemed to flicker with something, but she quickly restrained all her emotions, merely smiling slightly and nodding to the still-amazed stylist before leaving the room under her gaze.
When the door opened, Ke Lian, who had been waiting outside, looked over as well. The couple exchanged a glance, smiling at each other with perfect understanding.
"You look beautiful!" Ke Lian walked over to support Du Xixi, wrapping an arm around her slender waist. Feeling the soft fabric encasing her slim waist, he couldn’t help but apply a bit of pressure, giving it a playful squeeze.
Isn’t this a bit forward?
Du Xixi glared at him irritably, but she also thought Ke Lian’s style was quite handsome. Ke Lian, with his handsome and aloof appearance, was complemented by a deep purple suit of the same color as Du Xixi’s dress, with golden embroidery matching hers on the cuffs.
Receiving Du Xixi’s glare, Ke Lian coughed awkwardly, releasing the grip on her waist slightly. Then, he led Du Xixi towards a direction: "Dad has already taken the kids over; we should head over too, the banquet is about to start."
Du Xixi and Chen Yin discussed important matters for at least half an hour, and Du Xixi’s grooming and dress also took time. So now, there were only ten minutes left until the banquet started.
Du Xixi’s heart started to feel anxious.
She hadn’t seen much of the world, and the grandest occasion she had attended was the last National Day ceremony, where she and Ke Lian sat next to Chen Yin, enjoying the Empire’s parade.
But at that time, Du Xixi was facing her fellow compatriots, accompanied by her brother and husband, so her worries gradually eased.
This time, the banquet was not only about facing her fellow compatriots of the Blue Star Empire but also distinguished guests from other empires—amongst them were empires that harbored ill-will towards the Blue Star Empire.
Du Xixi didn’t make a mistake during the National Day ceremony, and this time, it was even more important to avoid any errors!