"Okay," replied Zhong Keke as she walked into the changing room. With the staff's help, she changed into the gown.The gown fit her well, making her look classy and elegant.The makeup artist started to apply Zhong Keke's makeup. While they chatted, Zhong Keke learned that the gown and jewelry were made by the same famous foreign designer. Besides that, it was the only set."This gown and jewelry got quite a few compliments when they were shown at the fashion show. Many people wanted to buy the set. Who knew Young Master Gu bought it and gave it to you, Miss Zhong? Young Master Gu really cares about you," the makeup artist smiled and said. Their words were somewhat obsequious.Zhong Keke smiled politely. She and Gu Lichen were not what others thought they were.However, she had to admit that Gu Lichen had given her enough face as his girlfriend even though he did not love her. At least outsiders thought he doted on her.When her makeup and hair were done, Zhong Keke looked at her

"I like it. It's beautiful," said Zhong Keke."Let me help you with the jewelry," he said, taking the sapphire necklace and helping her put it on.The rich and delicate necklace added a touch of classiness to her when she wore it around her smooth neck."Why aren't you apologizing?" Just then, Gu Lichen's voice rang out again, but he was now talking to Song Qingyao and the rest.They instantly looked at each other. Song Qingyao even looked shocked. "You... You want me to apologize?""Shouldn't you? Since you know Keke is my girlfriend, you should know what to say and what not to say." His indifferent voice gave people a faint sense of danger.Gu Lichen leaned over, picked up the sapphire earrings, and carefully helped Zhong Keke put them on. This gentle gesture was in sharp contrast to the indifferent tone he had just used to speak to Song Qingyao.Song Qingyao clenched her teeth. She had admired him since she was a child, but he had never considered having her as his girlfriend

He probably considered it a white lie to protect her."Thank you," she said, slowly pulling her hand away from his.A strange feeling of emptiness swept over him as he looked at his empty hand.The car stopped at the entrance of the charity gala. After Zhong Keke and Gu Lichen got out of the car, there were flashing lights. Zhong Keke tried to avoid them."Don't be afraid." Gu Lichen's voice rang in her ears. "These are just some routine shots. But don't worry, your photos won't appear online."She was reassured as she knew he was capable of doing just that. "You don't have to look into the cameras. If you don't know where to look, just look at me." His voice continued to ring in her ears.She calmed down slightly."Okay... I... I understand," replied Zhong Keke as she looked at the Gu Lichen standing beside her. Her tense mood seemed to calm down too.Holding Gu Lichen's arm, Zhong Keke followed Gu Lichen's steps and slowly walked into the gala venue.Although some reporter

"Zhuo Qianyun and Ye Wenming?" Gu Lichen followed Zhong Keke's gaze and said, "Do you want to say hello?"Zhong Keke said, "Yeah, but I'd better wait for the reporters to leave first."Moments later, the reporters seemed to have finished conducting interviews and walked away from Zhuo Qianyun and Ye Wenming. Then, Zhong Keke and Gu Lichen walked over."Sis Zhuo," Zhong Keke said hello.Zhuo Qianyun was slightly surprised after seeing Zhong Keke. "Keke, you're here too.""Yeah," said Zhong Keke.Zhuo Qianyun greeted Gu Lichen again before saying to Zhong Keke, "This is my husband, Ye Wenming." Then, she turned to Ye Wenming and said, "Wenming, this is Mr. Gu's girlfriend, Zhong Keke.""Hello, Mr. Ye." Zhong Keke offered her hand."Hello." Ye Wenming politely shook her hand and sized up Gu Lichen and Zhong Keke.After the four exchanged pleasantries, Zhong Keke turned to Zhuo Qianyun and said, "Sis Zhuo, would you mind joining me over there for a minute? We haven't seen each oth

Zhong Keke hesitated. Although she had jewelry on her, it belonged to Gu Lichen and was not at her disposal. Besides, she did not bring anything else with her today. She was flustered for a moment. Noticing Zhong Keke's silence, the emcee joked, "Is the beautiful lady having trouble deciding what to donate? Any small thing will do..."Zhong Keke remained silent. As her silence grew longer, many other voices appeared around her."Is she trying to get out of donating?""Some people are dressed to the nines but stingy.""If you're so stingy, why attend a charity gala?"Not far away, Song Qingyao sneered at Zhong Keke's awkwardness. Although this segment had always been a part of this gala, she had paid the lighting engineer to shine the light on Zhong Keke.She wanted to show Zhong Keke how ridiculous it was to be an ugly duckling among swans!Zhuo Qianyun tried to help Zhong Keke out when Zhong Keke said suddenly, "I'd like to donate a portrait. I'm just looking for someone to b