Chapter 726 - 727: You’re Wearing That for Someone to See, Right?
So after all her deliberation, Dan Lingling decided she was overthinking things. No matter what, she refused to believe there was something going on between Di Mingzhe and his sister.
But inexplicably, she still felt a sense of impending crisis.
No, she couldn’t just wait for her fate. She must confess her feelings to Di Mingzhe, voicing her emotions instead of letting her father deliver them.
She had to put aside her restraint, her pride, her fear of him, and pursue him.
After all, there weren’t many outstanding men around, and they were in high demand. A moment’s carelessness might make her lose him.
The banquet was fast approaching. She felt blessed to be able to stand in such a setting, by his side, after all her years of hard work!
In this atmosphere, she was undeniably the most suitable companion for him.
The daughter of his mentor, the daughter of the President, the chief interpreter, the diplomat. Any one of these identities gave her enough pride to stand by his side.
Once Dan Lingling made up her mind, she went to the changing room in the translation department. In preparation for unexpected needs, she had a full wardrobe here, filled with a wide variety of clothes suitable for any occasion.
She carefully sifted through her options in the changing room, considering the time constraints.
Eventually, she selected a black dress with a slightly low neckline and a small backless design, as elegant as a black swan.
She changed into the dress, let down her previously tied-up hair, leaving it to fall naturally, just the right amount of messy.
She spent a good amount of time in the changing room applying makeup. Her bright eyes and red lips made her look fair and irresistibly charming.
She stood up, selected a pair of slender white heels, and checked herself in the mirror.
She looked beautiful, dignified, elegant, generous, noble.
She viewed herself in the mirror with satisfaction again and again, only stepping out when she was sure there were no blunders.
The staff still at the Golden Palace were in awe of her appearance, which made her even more proud.
The banquet was about to begin. The leaders of several countries visiting the Empire were on the guest list. The main aim was to establish favorable diplomatic and foreign trade relations.
This was where she played a significant role.
Though Di Mingzhe could speak multiple languages, there were many officials he wasn’t familiar with.
So, professional diplomats and interpreters were definitely needed.
They couldn’t expect Di Mingzhe to do all the translation for the officials.
And being born to her studies, she was bound to be more fluent and natural in these aspects.
Dan Lingling went to President Dan Youguo’s office first. She pushed the door open and greeted him with a poised smile, "Dad."
Dan Youguo was taken aback, then broke into a gentle smile, waving at her, "Lingling, come in."
As she approached, he looked at her and couldn’t help but praise, "Lingling, you look so beautiful today."
"Isn’t there a banquet later?" Dan Lingling replied.
Dan Youguo nodded, and then teased, "I suspect you dressed up for someone."
"Dad..." Dan Lingling’s cheeks turned red and she gently reprimanded him.
"Hahaha," Dan Youguo laughed heartily, holding Dan Lingling’s hand and pretended to sigh, "My, my, my daughter is grown up. Sooner or later she’ll be someone else’s. It really is true what they say, daughters are meant to leave the nest."
"Oh, Dad!" Dan Lingling’s face turned even redder, she couldn’t help but stick her lips out and half-playfully complain. "He’s your favourite student and the best candidate for the next presidency. Aren’t you willing to let go? You think your daughter would be wronged by him."
"Look, look," Dan Youguo lightly squeezed Lingling’s nose, "You’re already taking up for him."