However, she couldn't directly refuse Meng Haoran. After thinking for a while, Chu Lan looked at him apologetically.

"I'm so sorry, I didn't even bring a dress, so I'm afraid I can't attend the party."

Upon hearing this, Meng Haoran smiled gently and clapped his hands lightly. The two of them walked in from outside.

He held a magnificent gown and an exquisite makeup box in his hands. Under the lights, the gown shimmered, as if tailor-made for Chu Lan. He slowly walked towards Chu Lan, his gaze so tender it could melt hearts.

"Don't worry, I've already prepared it for you."

This……

Chu Lan was momentarily stunned; she never expected that Meng Haoran would even prepare a formal dress for her.

Then Meng Haoran smiled gently and said, "I'll go out first. You can lock the door from the inside. Try it on to see if it fits."

Faced with Meng Haoran's enthusiastic invitation, Chu Lan couldn't think of a reason to refuse, so she could only watch him leave and then lock the door.

Instead of trying on the dress immediately, she called Xu Tian.

Nothing is more important than Xu Tian, ​​and she must obtain Xu Tian's consent before she can act.

Xu Tian was deeply moved that Chu Lan would call him specifically to explain, since Zhang Qian had never asked for his opinion before, which meant he was always the one who passively accepted things.

When he first learned that Chu Lan was going to attend a business gathering, his subconscious reaction was to passively accept it and attend with Chu Lan.

The wounds left by Zhang Qian's cold treatment were slowly soothed by Chu Lan's care and respect at this moment.

Xu Tian closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and felt a surge of warm and intense emotions welling up inside him, causing him to murmur softly.

"Thank you. You made me realize how good it feels to be cared for."

"Huh? What did you say? If you mind, can I go back now?"

Chu Lan spoke softly, as if coaxing a child.

Xu Tian laughed out loud, "I know about this. You can attend the party without worry. I've also brought you a dress."

Chu Lan was taken aback. "Are you coming too?"

"Of course, otherwise who would my girlfriend be dressed so attractively for!"

Chu Lan covered her mouth and chuckled, "A woman dresses up for the one she loves, of course I'm dressing up for you, then I'll be waiting for you."

After hanging up the phone, Meng Haoran knocked on the door a while later, and Chu Lan opened it directly.

Meng Haoran stood at the door, his eyes sparkling with anticipation, as if he could already foresee Chu Lan's stunning appearance in her gown.

However, when his gaze fell on Chu Lan, that expectation instantly froze.

Chu Lan was still wearing the same clothes, holding her phone tightly in her hand, with an apologetic smile on her face.

"I'm sorry, my people are on their way here with the dresses, and I'm not used to trying on dresses here."

Although Meng Haoran was puzzled, he did not insist and had the clothes taken away.

"There's less than an hour left. Is there enough time? Maybe I should prepare for the worst and take the dress to the venue."

Meng Haoran maintained just the right amount of thoughtfulness.

Seeing this, Chu Lan couldn't very well refuse directly.

Looking down at the time, Meng Haoran smiled and said, "It's more than half an hour's drive from here to the venue. Shall we get up now?"

Chu Lan took the car keys and went downstairs with him.

"If you don't know the location, I won't drive my own car."

Meng Haoran's meaning was clear, and it was difficult to refute. Chu Lan nodded and took the initiative to sit in the passenger seat.

On the way, Meng Haoran casually started chatting with Chu Lan.

"Sister Lan, is Xu Tian really your boyfriend?"

Chu Lan's eyes flashed with a strange light. "Of course, he is my boyfriend."

Meng Haoran's smile remained unchanged. "I always feel there's something odd about the two of you standing together."

"What's weird?"

At this moment, Chu Lan had already sensed that something was wrong.

Meng Haoran paused for a moment and continued, "I always feel that you deserve a more outstanding man, Sister Lan."

"To me, Xu Tian is the only person in the world who is right for me."

Meng Haoran wanted to say something, but Chu Lan stopped him.

“I don’t know why you say that, but Xu Tian is my boyfriend, and I will not allow and will be very bothered by an outsider speaking ill of my boyfriend in front of me.”

After saying that, Chu Lan's expression gradually darkened.

Seeing that Chu Lan was angry, Meng Haoran quickly put on a sincere expression.

"Sister Lan, I misspoke. I'm just a straightforward person, I didn't mean any harm."

"If I made you uncomfortable, I apologize."

As he spoke, he gently patted his mouth, making a self-reproachful expression.

Seeing this, Chu Lan didn't press the matter further and softened his tone considerably.

"It's nothing, I was just overreacting."

Meng Haoran didn't say anything more, and the two didn't exchange a single word until they arrived at the venue.

People were already entering the venue one after another. Before Chu Lan even got out of the car, he saw many familiar faces, which surprised him.

The business gatherings in other cities were all attended by people from Jiangcheng, even...

She also saw Zhang Qian, who then noticed Chu Lan sitting in the car and walked straight towards them.

Meng Haoran gentlemanly opened the car door, and Zhang Qian was already in front of Chu Lan when Chu Lan got out.

Zhang Qian's eyes darted back and forth between Meng Haoran and Chu Lan, a playful smile playing on her lips.

She slowly extended her hand, first lightly touching Meng Haoran as a gesture of politeness, then her sharp gaze shifted to Chu Lan.

"Mr. Chu, what a coincidence to meet you here. And who is this gentleman?"

Zhang Qian's eyes were full of doubt, as if she had already concluded that Chu Lan was unfaithful to Xu Tian.

Those who had arrived and were about to enter heard this and turned to look, recognizing Chu Lan.

"As far as I know, you and Xu Tian just confirmed your relationship, and you didn't bring him to this kind of event, but instead had another man with you... This..."

Zhang Qian feigned hesitation and gave a cold laugh.

Chu Lan frowned slightly, about to explain, but Zhang Qian didn't give her the chance and continued.

"Xu Tian has deep feelings for you, so don't do anything to hurt him."

Chu Lan's face grew paler amidst the whispers and strange looks from the crowd. She bit her lower lip tightly, trying to remain calm.

"It seems that even the seemingly impeccably clean and aloof female CEO in Jiangcheng has this side to her."

"The rumors are true. President Chu just found a gigolo, and he can't wait to find a new love."

"Tsk tsk, you can never truly know a person's heart just by looking at their face. I thought she was a pure white lotus blooming in the mud, spotless..."

"That's why she's so clever. She travels to another city to meet her lover in secret, yet still maintains a pure and innocent image in Jiangcheng."

Every word was like a heavy hammer blow to Chu Lan's heart, making it almost impossible for her to breathe.

She had never experienced anything like this before and had no idea how to explain it to silence the gossip. Meanwhile, Meng Haoran stood silently beside her, even with a smile on his face.

"Oh my, isn't this my beautiful and charming wife? What, you don't recognize your husband in a different setting? You guys are really kind, helping me keep an eye on my darling."

After saying that, Xu Tian looked around, a cold glint in his eyes that instantly silenced the whispering crowd.

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