CHAPTER 86: CHAPTER 31 GRAND CEREMONY BEGINS_2

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Ke Lian and Du Xixi enjoyed a few more carefree, happy days until the National Day ceremony was about to begin.

Early that morning, a clothing team arranged by the Military Department arrived at the Ke Family residence, equipped with a full set of tools and attire, ready to design styles for Ke Lian and Du Xixi.

This was also to maintain the image of the Blue Star Empire, as the National Day ceremony was not only broadcast around the clock internally but also closely watched by hundreds of other empires of various sizes.

Every important figure attending the National Day ceremony represents the image of the Blue Star Empire, and from attire to etiquette, even a single strand of hair affected by the breeze, should ideally be flawless.

Etiquette was naturally not an issue. Ke Lian had learned nobility etiquette, and Du Xixi had inherited the original host’s memories and had attended etiquette classes on Blue Star, so these two would absolutely not make any mistakes regarding etiquette.

As for the attire, everyone needed to dress quite solemnly and with authority, so the specially tailored ceremonial and military uniforms from the Military Department came in handy. Du Xixi and Ke Lian didn’t need to worry too much, as the clothing team would make the necessary combinations.

Although they knew they wouldn’t be wearing anything overly extravagant for today’s National Day ceremony, Du Xixi and Ke Lian were still astonished when they saw each other.

Formal attire often better highlights a person’s temperament, and Du Xixi and Ke Lian already had an excellent demeanor, which was now unmistakably evident.

Ke Lian, in a dark blue military uniform, had ranks on his shoulders and was adorned with medals on his chest—honors Ke Lian had risked his life to earn over the years. His face was stern, and his posture was erect, but when he looked at Du Xixi, his cold eyes suddenly softened, and he showed a gentle smile.

Du Xixi blushed instinctively under his gaze. Apologies, but her man looked so handsome in a military uniform that it made her knees weak.

And Du Xixi was wearing a matching blue women’s suit, highlighting her graceful curves to the extreme yet retaining a sense of seriousness and restraint, as she was not yet showing despite being a few months along.

Du Xixi’s well-maintained long hair was styled in an updo by the designer, unintentionally adding a few more layers of disciplined seriousness to her. When Du Xixi smiled gently, it was accompanied by an intriguing charm.

Ke Lian felt his heart pounding, disregarding the presence of others, and directly approached Du Xixi, holding her hand and spilling out compliments effortlessly: "Xixi, you are truly beautiful, especially when you smile, stunningly so."

Without a doubt, Ke Lian was captivated by Du Xixi, completely forgetting to maintain his cool persona. Du Xixi was also embarrassed by his compliments but didn’t want to "lose ground" in front of others, so she coyishly retorted with blushing cheeks, "So, am I not pretty when I don’t smile?"

Ke Lian, being a bit dense, didn’t realize Du Xixi was being haughty, and he quickly got flustered, hastily explaining, "How could that be! You look irresistibly beautiful when you smile, and even when you’re not smiling, you still make my heart flutter!"

With these words, Du Xixi’s face turned an even deeper shade of red, mentally calling Ke Lian a simpleton, while the clothing team beside them could no longer hold back, bursting into laughter with flushed faces.

Initially surprised by how harmonious Ke Lian and Du Xixi were as a couple, the team ended up finding Ke Lian rather amusing, not as aloof and unapproachable as rumors suggested.

However, as they laughed heartily, they suddenly received a few cold stares from Ke Lian. Under the pressure of these cold looks, their laughter abruptly stuck in their throats, neither able to rise nor fall.

Their faces, already red from holding back laughter, turned even redder. The former was from stifling laughter, and the latter was from still holding it back.

Ke Lian huffed, wrapping an arm around Du Xixi’s slender waist under her helpless gaze, and walked out. He simply didn’t like others laughing at his expense!

Once Ke Lian and Du Xixi had left, the clothing team finally breathed a sigh of relief. They exchanged glances, realizing that perhaps the rumors held some truth.

Yet, the rumor might need an added premise—except for Marshal’s Wife Du Xixi, Ke Lian was cold and emotionless to outsiders, unapproachable!

A young woman, still fairly youthful, excitedly bit her lip and, while everyone else was distracted, opened her Light Computer and posted a message on the Star Network: