After that day, Shu Qianzhi didn’t see Ji Zechen for three full days. Living alone in such a large villa, her state of mind had already transformed from fear to being impervious to all poisons.
Every nightfall, she maintained her habit of squatting by the door waiting for him, occasionally sending pitiful text messages.
Yet there was never any response to her messages, nor any sight of him. That man was truly so heartless—he couldn’t even be bothered to be perfunctory with her.
…Shu Qianzhi even began to suspect she had long been lying in his block list.
Despite her many grievances, she still insisted on preparing two meals a day for Ji Zechen, sending them over punctually through his staff.
Whether he ate them or not, she didn’t know, and her informant bodyguard didn’t either.
This kind of life persisted until the third day when Shu Qianzhi finally couldn’t take it anymore.
Being trapped day after day in this over-1,000-square-meter villa without seeing daylight, with a life consisting only of eating and sleeping, and unable to see the person she wanted to see—if this continued, she feared she’d soon take root and sprout inside, becoming a resentful ghost.
This kind of life wouldn’t do… She had to go out and see the outside world.
At noon, after handing Ji Zechen’s lunch to the crew-cut bodyguard, she immediately seized the opportunity. With expectant eyes, she looked at him and said, “Can you take me to brother’s company? I want to go out for some fresh air.”
The crew-cut bodyguard had become her favorite person to tease these past few days because she discovered that although he was a bodyguard, he always seemed a bit slow and simple, looking very easy to bully.
However, the crew-cut bodyguard shook his head, enduring the discomfort as he avoided her intense gaze, remaining unmoved. “Sorry, I can’t take you out without Master Ji’s permission.”
Shu Qianzhi bit her lip in disappointment.
Of course, she was living under someone else’s roof now. Since she had moved in, leaving certainly wouldn’t be easy—she needed Ji Zechen’s permission first.
“Then can you help me talk to brother?” Shu Qianzhi struck the perfect balance that made it hardest to refuse, blinking her sparkling eyes. “I’m really so bored staying at home all the time. I’m going moldy—I need to go out and see the outside world.”
The crew-cut bodyguard couldn’t refuse this small request and eventually agreed.
A delighted smile spread across Shu Qianzhi’s lips, though a closer look revealed a hint of triumphant mischief, as if she was already planning her celebration.
In truth, she wasn’t confident either, uncertain whether Ji Zechen would actually agree to let her out.
But she felt that he probably wouldn’t be truly that heartless—just bringing her here without any after-sales service, right?
…
In the office, the crew-cut bodyguard knocked on the door, placed the lunch on the desk, then wordlessly retreated, his movements seamless.
Ji Zechen didn’t say a single word from start to finish, his attention completely absent from the lunch box beside him, as if he had no interest in such things whatsoever.
Only after the bodyguard left did he briefly glance at the time.
Today was a full five minutes late.
After the crew-cut bodyguard exited, he stood at the door and exchanged a meaningful look with Wan Feng.
Wan Feng nodded in response, stood for a moment, then followed with a light knock on the office door before pushing it open directly.
As it happened, he caught Ji Zechen in the act of reaching to open the lunch packaging.
“Ahem…” Ji Zechen instantly withdrew his hand movement, gripping the fountain pen on the desk as he swiftly assumed his habitual indifferent expression. “What is it?”
Wan Feng decisively pretended not to have noticed anything, maintaining a respectful demeanor. “Master Ji, the young lady expressed wanting to go out for some fresh air, so I came to seek your opinion.”
“Go out?” Ji Zechen spun the fountain pen in his hand, his brow furrowing slightly. “Isn’t that vast estate enough for her to get fresh air?”
That place had everything – landscape and air quality were both top-notch. Could it possibly not be suitable enough for recovery?
Wan Feng fell silent, but to fulfill the young lady’s simple wish, he mustered all his persuasive skills. “The doctor suggested we should regularly take the young lady to places she frequented before losing her memory. It could help with her memory recovery.”
The spinning fountain pen abruptly stopped. Ji Zechen remained silent, his attention drifting elsewhere.
He had already slightly opened the thermal container earlier, and now the aroma of food quietly escaped through the gap, permeating the entire space.
It was utterly captivating.
“Whatever.” He spoke, lightly tapping the fountain pen twice on the desk, creating a slightly annoying sound.
Wan Feng successfully received the message. After immediately responding with acknowledgment, he tactfully left the office, returning the space to Ji Zechen to enjoy his lunch alone.
But then Ji Zechen seemed to remember something else and called him back once more.
Ji Zechen rubbed his temples, his gaze lingering briefly on the food Shu Qianzhi had delivered before quickly looking away. “Are her injuries completely healed?”
“The young lady has recovered quite well.” Wan Feng thought Master Ji was finally showing concern for the young lady and felt somewhat relieved inwardly. “She’s been full of energy these past two days, in excellent spirits.”
Listening to his report, Ji Zechen pressed his thin lips together, his fingertips still controlling the fountain pen to intermittently tap the desk, carrying an unusual quality.
“Her recovery ability is rather too remarkable.” He commented after a moment, his words profound.
Wan Feng paused, finally realizing what Ji Zechen meant.
He then remembered how the young lady seemed like a completely different person after that fever. One day she couldn’t even walk due to pain, the next she was bouncing around, showing no traces of injury whatsoever.
This recovery speed seemed unusual for an ordinary person.
“Should I arrange for a doctor to give her a thorough examination?” Wan Feng asked seriously.
“Forget it.” Ji Zechen waved his hand, showing no intention to investigate further. “Keep close watch on her. See what moves she makes.”
“Yes.”
At the doorway…
Wan Feng completely shed his cautious demeanor, relaxing his expression slightly.
He raised an eyebrow at the crew-cut bodyguard and walked over to him. “Master Ji has agreed. Take more people to watch the young lady. Pay attention to her movements while ensuring her safety.”
The crew-cut bodyguard breathed a sigh of relief, but then glanced toward the door position, wanting to say something more. “Isn’t Master Ji planning to accompany Miss Ji?”
He could still clearly remember how she had been sitting on the doorstep these past few days, staring blankly at the courtyard. Though she never spoke, he could read strong expectation and longing in her eyes.
What had she done wrong? She was merely a younger sister waiting for her older brother to come home.
“Impossible.” Wan Feng shook his head, his words carrying hidden meaning. “Master Ji has already made enough concessions for that young lady. We should also give him some way to save face.”
With all this talk about concessions and saving face, his words left people utterly confused.
The bodyguard nodded with partial understanding and soon left the company to carry out his mission.
Banyan River…
Upon hearing the news that she could go out, Shu Qianzhi immediately became as excited as a child, the sparkling emotions in her eyes impossible to disguise.
At the same time, the bodyguard brought another piece of good news: “Master Ji has been secretly eating the lunch you sent over.”
Key point emphasized—it was “secretly eaten.” The tsundere was officially confirmed!
Shu Qianzhi narrowed her eyes with a radiant smile. “Hehehe, I knew Brother would definitely eat it.”
Having obtained the permission to go out, Shu Qianzhi didn’t want to waste a single moment. She swiftly returned to her room to change clothes, and within five minutes, she was already on her way out to have fun.
Although she was surrounded by bodyguards watching her every move, she still felt like the freest person. All those watchful eyes couldn’t dampen her longing for the outside world.
Their destination was a commercial complex in the city center, home to countless luxury brands, making it a favorite spot for both the elite and the wannabe elite.
Unfortunately, despite having lived through so many centuries, Shu Qianzhi had never experienced the joy of swiping a card with her eyes closed in such a place.
But this time, she had a sugar daddy, instantly giving her the confidence to step inside.
The bodyguard respectfully opened the car door for her. A pair of long legs stepped out, and Shu Qianzhi stood at the entrance, gazing into the distance.
She pointed at a tall building and leaned closer to the crew-cut bodyguard beside her. “Is that where Brother works?”
“Yes,” the crew-cut bodyguard replied truthfully, standing straight with his sunglasses on.
Shu Qianzhi withdrew her hand, her smile unwavering. “My guess was spot-on.”
“Miss Ji is truly amazing,” the crew-cut bodyguard echoed her words.
“Uh…” Shu Qianzhi was somewhat speechless at this emotionless flattery. Her gaze fell on the crew-cut bodyguard.
She reached out and removed his sunglasses, pursing her lips as she spoke. “Why wear sunglasses indoors? It makes you look like a gangster.”
Not daring to defy her, the crew-cut bodyguard could only follow behind Shu Qianzhi, eyeing his sunglasses with heartache.
Those sunglasses cost thousands—a whole day’s wages. He had just worked a day for nothing.
As a good little sister to her brother and spending his money in such a place, Shu Qianzhi had only one goal for the afternoon: to shop for her brother.
“This outfit suits Brother. I’ll take it.”
“These shoes are nice. Get me a pair.”
“This watch design is so unique. I want to wear matching coup—no, sibling watches with Brother.”
The bodyguards’ roles instantly shifted from watching Shu Qianzhi to becoming emotionless shopping bag carriers.
The feeling of being able to shop wildly without a care in the world was simply exhilarating. Though Shu Qianzhi had never experienced it herself, she had seen others enjoy such carefree moments plenty of times.
For a while, consumed by her shopping urge, she forgot everything else.
Soon, she wandered into another luxury store. Her fair, slender fingers brushed against a piece of clothing, and she held it up to compare.
Taking a small step back, she was about to head to the checkout when she accidentally bumped into someone behind her, causing a slight collision.
She quickly turned around and softly apologized, “I’m sorry…”
The next moment, their eyes met. Both were caught off guard, staring at each other in stunned silence, as if time had frozen.
Until a young boy’s voice broke the stillness in the space, “Sister Qianzhi!”