It is often said that to accompany a king is like accompanying a tiger.
In his opinion, working as the assistant to his capricious boss was just as perilous.
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This was the first time Song Yan attended a charity gala in her current status, not as dazzling and showy as before, but much more low-key and restrained.
Li Rao had come with Mrs. Wei today, so she had no time to chat with Song Yan, and the two of them merely exchanged perfunctory greetings before parting ways. After they parted, Song Yan received a WeChat message from Li Rao.
Li Rao, seeing that Song Yan's complexion was poor and feeling a bit worried, could only suggest that Song Yan apply heavier makeup to cover up her paleness when Song Yan visited the restroom.
After touching up her makeup, Song Yan was replying to Li Rao's WeChat messages while walking out when someone approached her head-on. She stepped aside to politely make way.
Little did she expect that the person would recognize her and greet her.