With a rumble, a bolt of lightning split the sky from above.
Jiang Ziyu apologized awkwardly, "I'm so sorry, I'm so sorry, it was my poor eyesight that mistook you for a boy."
As she spoke, she was too ashamed to continue.
An waved her hand, casually playing with her neat short hair, "Don't worry about it, sister-in-law, I don't mind. After all, being mistaken for a boy means my styling is incredibly skillful."
"It is quite skillful," Jiang Ziyu agreed.
Putting aside their appearances, even their figures were similar, otherwise, she wouldn't have made the mistake.
With her inner worries dispelled, Jiang Ziyu changed into the gown with An's help.
Facing the mirror outside the fitting room, Jiang Ziyu looked at the gown and fell into thought.
Why did it give her the feeling of a wedding dress?
Jiang Ziyu looked at An beside her, "Are you sure this isn't a mistake? I'm accompanying him to a banquet."
An's surprise flashed across her face upon hearing this.
"No mistake. My mission today is to dress sister-in-law as the most beautiful lady at the entire banquet."
"I'd rather not."
Jiang Ziyu could already feel the intense gazes upon her from the beginning to the end of the day. Di Mingjue alone by her side was dazzling enough; if she dressed up even more beautifully, she would invite the hatred of many women.
Seeing her crestfallen expression, An let out a hearty laugh.
"Sister-in-law, why don't you look at it this way: if your beauty shines at the banquet today, it will reduce the number of ill-intentioned women who approach Brother Mingjue in the future."
Listening to her indirect consolation, Jiang Ziyu could only comfort herself by going along with her words.
Emerging from the fitting room, Jiang Ziyu's appearance made Di Mingjue's eyes light up. Even without any makeup, she was already stunning.
"Brother Mingjue, don't be amazed too early, you'll be even more beautiful later," An teased playfully.
Jiang Ziyu saw the obvious change in Di Mingjue's eyes, as if he was even more anticipating her complete look with full makeup and dress. She felt embarrassed to stare at him any longer and voluntarily sat back down, choosing to avoid his gaze.
Once the clothes were changed, applying makeup became easier and more convenient. Half an hour later, Jiang Ziyu now appeared before Di Mingjue like a princess.
"You're truly beautiful!" Di Mingjue praised without reservation.
If it weren't for the occasion today, he would have truly wanted to hide Jiang Ziyu away, not letting anyone see her beautiful appearance at this moment.
Jiang Ziyu subconsciously touched the small crown hairpin on her head, "Is the styling too pure?"
She suspected that she would be the center of attention in a moment due to the unusualness.
"No, it's very beautiful, like a fairy," Di Mingjue walked up to Jiang Ziyu, admiring her beauty up close.
With his continuous praise, Jiang Ziyu became truly shy.
After bidding farewell to An, the two headed towards the banquet venue.
As the car veered away from the city center, Jiang Ziyu realized something was amiss.
"Why are we heading towards the seaside instead of the banquet?"
Could the banquet be on the beach? Then what about her outfit!
The thought sent a chill down Jiang Ziyu's spine. After appearing at the banquet, wouldn't she become the most peculiar person there?
After a twenty-minute drive, Jiang Ziyu saw a ship on the sea from afar.
"Is the banquet on a ship?" Jiang Ziyu asked.
Di Mingjue parked the car by the shore and opened the door to help Jiang Ziyu out.
"Mingjue, is this outfit really not strange?" Jiang Ziyu felt a sense of unease.
Although she feared nothing, she was truly afraid of being pointed at and gossiped about behind her back.
Upon boarding the ship, Jiang Ziyu was startled by the sound of fireworks. Immediately after, many people began spraying them with handheld sparklers.
Di Mingjue shielded Jiang Ziyu, preventing the colorful strips from falling onto her hair, and carefully protected her in front of him.
Seizing an opportunity, Shen Lin presented the ring to Di Mingjue.