Chapter 561 - Sui (2/2)
A bit later, Ye Xinglan and Xu Lizhi walked out of their respective rooms simultaneously. When the two saw each other, they paused.
Xu Lizhi hadn't changed into formal attire at all and was still wearing the iconic green uniform of Shrek Academy. Woefully unaware of how underdressed he was, he met Ye Xinglan with a goofy smile.
On the other hand, Ye Xinglan wore a deep green, well-fitted dress that erred on the conservative side. It truly complemented her cold aura and beautiful face.
“Big Sis Xinglan, you look so pretty!” Without even realizing it, he gulped.
“Why haven't you changed yet?” Ye Xinglan asked.
“Me? I don't have anything fancy!” Xu Lizhi scratched his chin. “If this isn't enough, I guess I'll just not go.”
“It's fine. You're going. Just give me a minute.” Ye Xinglan immediately ducked back into her room to Xu Lizhi's confusion.
A self-mocking smile formed on Xu Lizhi's lips. “With how fat I am, there's no way I'd look good in anything fancy.”
A while pa.s.sed before Ye Xinglan returned from her room. Xu Lizhi's eyes went wide when he saw what she was now wearing. “Big Sis Xinglan, you…”
“Let's go.” Ye Xinglan pinched his chubby cheek and patted him on the shoulder. Then she walked proudly and gracefully toward the party as if it weren't Shrek Academy's green uniform she wore, but an elegant dress.
Swallowing once more, Xu Lizhi hastened to keep up with her. “Big Sis Xinglan, I'm sorry. I…”
“What are you saying sorry for? It's not like you wanted to be this fat. This is all because of your martial soul. Besides, you're cute when you're that chubby! You gotta be like a bear. Laze around cutely, warm to hug, and a great pillow to nap on. Then if we starve in the winter, become an emergency food source. And if there's danger, stand up and show the world how fierce you are. I'd feel really safe if you become like that!”
“Oh. Then I'll become your bear. Big Sis Xinglan, do you like polar bears more or black bears? Or maybe brown bears?”
“I like silly bears.”
“Oh! I'm already silly! Hehe”
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The SLS Seafarer's banquet hall was on the second floor of the s.h.i.+p. The hall, easily able to accommodate a thousand people, was still packed. For the sake of fostering friendly relations, all of the dining tables and chairs were removed, leaving only a few c.o.c.ktail tables. Snacks and beverages of every sort were gathered there, more than enough to satisfy whatever cravings possible. The hall a dazzling sight to behold.
This was the arrangement that the organizers from the Douluo and Star Luo delegation came to after much consideration and planning. Both sides wanted to build a good relations.h.i.+p with the other, so they designed the layout of the hall to encourage intermingling.
As the diplomats from both sides began to filter in with their beautiful dresses and sharp suits, the hall soon grew noisy with excitement. Everyone was handed gla.s.ses of sparkling wine to grow a festive mood.
Out of Shrek Academy's group, Yue Zhengyu was the first person to arrive at the entrance to the hall. He straightened his chest and put on his most charming smile. And he sauntered in.
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