Jiang Xizhi selected two short-sleeved shirts, a pair of pants, and a blue floral dress at the fastest speed of her life. After quickly paying, she went to find Ji Han Zhuo.
But she was stunned when she saw his current situation.
At that moment, Ji Han Zhuo was surrounded by a group of girls in the corner where she had told him to wait before she left. The bulging veins on his forehead showed just how enthusiastic those young girls were.
“Handsome, give me your contact info.”
“Hey, cutie, add me on WeChat.”
“Little brother, come with me. I’ll take you out and treat you to the best food and drinks…”
Jiang Xizhi didn’t step forward. Instead, she hid in a nearby corner, laughing so hard she trembled as she watched Ji Han Zhuo’s flustered expression. She dared to swear that Ji Han Zhuo, who lived at the top of the social pyramid, had never experienced such a scene before.
These girls were truly something—they actually dared to corner Ji Han Zhuo. It was absolutely incredible, too amazing for words. What a spectacle.
But then again, Ji Han Zhuo certainly had the qualities to attract such attention.
The man had dark hair and fair skin, with deep, handsome eyes that were visible even though he wore a mask. His broad shoulders, narrow hips, tall and straight figure, and the youthful vibe of his white shirt and black pants made him stand out.
At a glance, he was undoubtedly the finest sight in the entire mall.
Just as Jiang Xizhi was enjoying the show and about to snap a photo of Ji Han Zhuo’s current predicament, a pair of intensely piercing eyes met her phone’s camera lens.
Beneath his thick lashes, his deep eyes were filled with a violent, barely restrained fury.
Ji Han Zhuo had seen her, and he was furious.
Jiang Xizhi’s smile instantly froze. Her hands trembled slightly, unsure whether to step forward or retreat.
Her hesitation only fueled Ji Han Zhuo’s anger. He had sent all his bodyguards to follow her, and now she was standing there watching him as if it were a joke. She really had some nerve—she was asking for trouble.
Ji Han Zhuo was genuinely angry. His icy voice carried a hint of suppressed frustration as he snapped, “Get lost!”
The group of girls seemed startled by his outburst. They fell silent and took a few steps back.
They muttered among themselves, “No need to be so harsh. If you didn’t want to give it, you could’ve said so earlier.”
“Yeah, way too aggressive.”
“…”
Ji Han Zhuo shot them a cold glare, and the girls immediately shut their mouths. After all, his reputation as the “Cold-Faced King of Hell” wasn’t for nothing.
Then, he strode toward Jiang Xizhi, covering the distance in a few quick steps. Grabbing her wrist angrily, he dragged her downstairs.
Jiang Xizhi stumbled as she was pulled along. “Why are you walking so fast? It’s not like I was the one cornering you.”
“Slow down, I can’t keep up.”
Ji Han Zhuo was truly furious. Not only had she not helped him when he was surrounded, but she had stood there laughing at him, treating it as entertainment. She clearly didn’t take him seriously.
She didn’t like him, so she didn’t care whether someone else might take him away.
The more he thought about it, the angrier he became. In front of everyone, he simply scooped her up by the waist and strode out of the mall.
Jiang Xizhi felt like she was about to experience social death all over again. While Ji Han Zhuo wore a mask, she didn’t. Quickly, she buried her face in his chest.
Despite his anger, Ji Han Zhuo couldn’t bring himself to toss Jiang Xizhi into the car. After setting her down gently, he distanced himself from her, sitting close to the car window. He removed his mask, his face tense and unapproachable, clearly refusing to engage.
Then she instructed the driver to start the car.
Jiang Xizhi knew she had gone a bit too far, but she swore it was only a tiny bit—after all, she hadn’t gone to rescue him.
Besides, if it were any other man surrounded by girls, he’d probably be delighted. Even though he was particular about cleanliness, there was no need for him to get so angry.
Still, given that she had successfully completed her mission today and was in a good mood, she could reluctantly try to cheer him up.