Meanwhile, in the lounge on the other side, a contest of good looks was quietly unfolding.
Yue Zhengyu stood before a huge full-length mirror, wearing a brand-new white suit. Its cut was exceptionally fitted, with faint gold embroidery depicting the Holy Angel Family crest at the collar. Paired with a white shirt and bow tie, it made him look like a Prince Charming straight out of a fairy tale, radiating a sacred, noble air.
"This is the one! I'll outshine everyone!" Yue Zhengyu struck a pose in the mirror and nodded in satisfaction. "Tonight, I'm definitely going to be the most dazzling person there."
Just as he was basking in his own glory, the curtain over the lounge doorway was lifted.
Xu Xiaoyan stepped out.
To everyone's surprise, she was also wearing white formalwear. It was a knee-length dress with a simple off-the-shoulder bodice and a pleated skirt, dotted with little golden stars. They complemented her long, pale blue hair, making her look both innocent and lively.
Standing together, both dressed in white, they looked surprisingly well matched.
"Wow..." Xu Lizhi could not help whistling from beside them. "Anyone who didn't know better would think you two were a couple. Full marks for coordination."
Yue Zhengyu turned around. The moment he saw Xu Xiaoyan, all the boastful words he had prepared caught in his throat. As he gazed at the doll-like girl before him, his eyes softened, and he blurted out:
"Xu Xiaoyan, you look beautiful today."
Xu Xiaoyan grew a little shy under Yue Zhengyu's unwavering gaze. Her cheeks flushed faintly, and she lowered her head, saying softly, "Thank you."
A hint of romance hung in the air.
Just then, an ill-timed voice suddenly cut in from the side.
"Huh? Which one of you called me?"
Xie Xie swaggered