Chapter 470 Chapter 468: Couple'S Style
Chapter 468: Couple'S Style
At first, Si Chen thought Dr. Lin's reputation-damaging method would simply portray him as a cold-blooded young master, utterly wicked, who would even disregard family affection for personal gain.
In fact, in the outside world, he did have an image as someone primarily driven by profit.
But he hadn't expected Dr. Lin's method: publicly declaring that he was actually a male classmate!
If such news were pushed by those with ulterior motives, it would spread very easily.
And everyone loves a good scandal.
Whether true or false, people would always believe half of it first.
The result was, he succeeded.
Because his reputation outside was completely ruined, his image as a cold-blooded, profit-driven person in countless people's minds also vanished.
Now, quite a few ordinary bodyguards, hired through standard recruitment, had already submitted their resignation letters to him.
Their spirits were low; wasn't it because people were pointing fingers?
Chi Xiaocheng, having also learned what happened, stretched up on tiptoes and patted Si Chen's shoulder. "At least now you've found your true self!"
Su Tao, listening nearby and seeing Si Chen nod helplessly, couldn't help but cover her mouth.
Her gaze gradually softened, and the slight hostility she'd harbored towards Si Chen instantly vanished. "I'm sorry, Si Chen."
"Hmm?" Si Chen looked at Su Tao, puzzled.
Apology filled the girl's face. "I'm sorry, I misunderstood you before. I always suspected you liked Xiaocheng, but now..."
She uttered a sigh of revelation.
Su Tao took Chi Xiaocheng's hand. "Si Chen, I understand you. If you like Dongfang Yang, go bravely pursue your happiness!"
She was a female classmate.
And Si Chen was a male classmate.
So Su Tao could understand!
Moreover, if Si Chen needed it, she would wholeheartedly assist, ideally snatching Dongfang Yang away, so Xiaocheng wouldn't like Dongfang Yang anymore.
Meeting the girl's encouraging gaze, Si Chen was speechless. He looked at Chi Xiaocheng, his eyes questioning.
Chi Xiaocheng shrugged. "Even Taotao believes it. Doesn't that mean the plan was a great success?"
"Never mind," Si Chen gave up struggling.
Although his reputation was ruined, he no longer felt that subtle, elusive sense of being constrained, which felt exceptionally good.
So he said to Chi Xiaocheng, "Go in first. You're not late; the banquet hasn't officially started. Everyone here is socializing, so it's a good time to change clothes."
"Mmhmm."
Chi Xiaocheng nodded obediently.
After following Si Chen, she paused, turned back, and took Su Tao's hand, who was still in a daze. "Alright, Taotao, let's go together."
Su Tao forced a smile and was pulled along by the hand.
She didn't actually want to go.
She really wanted to see Xiaocheng's gown.
But it wasn't being worn for her.
Now that she was inside this banquet, was she going to watch Dongfang Yang declare Xiaocheng his girlfriend in front of countless people?
Knowing such a thing would be unacceptable, why had she come here to witness it?
To bear witness?
Or perhaps to make a final confirmation?
She recalled what she had said when parting with Luo Ying earlier.
She still chose to trust Chi Xiaocheng, but what could this tiny bit of trust possibly bring?
"This is it."
While she was lost in thought, Si Chen stopped in front of a small, detached, single-story building.
"I'm a man, so I won't go in. Your clothes are ready; go in and change. You have a maximum of 40 minutes for fittings."
With that, he started playing on his phone outside.
Si Chen wasn't the protagonist today; he was simply there to prevent any potential mishaps, serving as a gallant protector for the two of them.
And once inside the building, Chi Xiaocheng and Su Tao saw that two girls were already sitting on a sofa, waiting.
"Hello, you're Miss Chi and Miss Su, right?"
Among the two girls, the older one with a single ponytail was the first to stand, a look of surprise on her face when she saw them.
The enthusiasm in her eyes was completely unconcealed.
It made Chi Xiaocheng feel a bit embarrassed.
Su Tao, on the other hand, was slightly displeased by that fervent gaze.
But then she thought, Xiaocheng already liked Dongfang Yang.
Xiaocheng didn't like her, so even with such an unabashed gaze, what could she say?
Chi Xiaocheng asked, "And you are?"
"I'm Xia Ju," the girl with the ponytail replied, then pointed to the girl with loose hair behind her. "This is my sister, Xia Kui. Young Master Si Chen arranged for us to be here. If you two need help with your gowns, we can assist."
"You're professional maids?" Chi Xiaocheng's eyes lit up.
Xia Ju chuckled. "Not as exaggerated as maids, really. We just handle miscellaneous tasks for Young Master Si Chen. Shall we take a look at the gowns first?"
"Alright!"
The group walked towards the room, and Xia Ju quickly produced a knee-length gown, pure white with lily patterns.
The fabric was soft and comfortable, adorned with many ribbons, bows, and other decorations. It was fluffy and cute like a princess dress, yet it possessed an added touch of elegance.
Chi Xiaocheng held it up in front of herself, comparing it. "Taotao, what do you think?"
The dress's fabric seemed to conform to the body; Su Tao, with just a glance, had already imagined Chi Xiaocheng's adorable appearance in it.
She smiled faintly. "It suits you very well."
But it wasn't being worn for her.
Therefore, she didn't like it.
Her smile was somewhat forced, but Chi Xiaocheng seemed not to notice, turning to continue asking Xia Ju, "What about Taotao's?"
Su Tao froze for a moment. "Mine?"
Before she could react, Xia Kui came out with another outfit. "This is what was prepared for Miss Su."
A pure white tuxedo with a pearlescent sheen was presented.
While she was still dazed, Xia Kui had already grasped the collar and lifted the garment, revealing the design of the pure white tuxedo.
It was short and tailored, reaching the waist, and seemingly to echo the lily-patterned gown, the edges of the lapel were outlined with thin silver threads.
Just the lily accessory on the lapel, Su Tao recognized it with a single glance: this tuxedo was the couple's matching style for the gown next to it!
Xiaocheng and I are wearing matching formal wear?
Wait a minute, wasn't her gown for Dongfang Yang?
Su Tao looked at Chi Xiaocheng and noticed the girl had been secretly glancing at her; the moment their eyes met, Chi Xiaocheng revealed a tiny, cunning smile.
"Xiaocheng, you..."
Chi Xiaocheng tilted her head and brushed her hair behind her ear. "Taotao, why are you just standing there? After we change, we still need to see if they fit and if they look like a pair. If not, we'll have to try other styles."
"Anyway, you go to the room next door. Changing into my dress will be more troublesome than yours, so I'll go change first!"
Without waiting for Su Tao's reaction, Chi Xiaocheng beckoned to Xia Ju and stepped into a changing room first.
Su Tao looked at Xia Kui, who was waiting nearby, and couldn't help but ask, "Who prepared these two outfits?"
"Miss Chi specially asked Young Master Si Chen to prepare them."
Xiaocheng specially asked Si Chen to prepare them...
Su Tao's heart tightened, and her throat felt a little choked.
So, she had been misunderstanding Xiaocheng all along.
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