Ji Xiaoyu and Bei Ze were shopping for workout clothes. After changing into the couple outfits she had picked for them, they came out of the changing room with Ji Xiaoyu looking very happy as she held Bei Zeâs hand.
âXiaozhi.â She spotted Bei Zhi who was standing in the corridor and dragged Bei Ze over.
âXiaozhi, are you guys going shopping too? I wanted to bring you with us today but Ze saidâŠâ Ji Xiaoyu stuck her tongue out in âembarrassmentâ, which made her appear more cheekily cute. âI didnât think weâd meet here. How about we go eat together?â
âXiaozhi⊠We still have a lot of stuff we have to buy, so⊠so we wonât be able to have a meal together with Bei-shao.â Lin Yin said quietly as she pulled on Shi Shengâs sleeve..
âNo problem. I can let Ze go and help you guys.â Ji Xiaoyu smiled as she spoke but in her eyes, one could see she was flaunting. âPeople at school always said Bei Ze and Lin Yin would make a great couple and thought they were perfect for each other but look, Iâm the one Bei Ze likes!â
âI donât feel like eating with someone I donât like.â Shi Sheng calmly spoke.
Ji Xiaoyuâs mouth widened, as if she had been scared. After a while, she asked with an upset face, âXiaozhi⊠dislikes me? How come? I can change.â
Bei Ze also turned to look at Bei Zhi, as though he cared about her answer.
âJust donât like youââ Shi Sheng was interrupted by her phoneâs sudden ringing.
âMs Bei, Ms Bei, it really is you! Great! Iâm at the fifth floor right now, you (respectful) should be able to see me if you look up. The Young Masterâs throwing a fit again; can I trouble you to come up for a moment?â
âIâm not his babysitter.â Shi Sheng didnât even give it any thought before hanging up, but they appeared unwilling to give up for they called once again. Shi Sheng simply shut off her phone.
âLetâs go,â Shi Sheng glanced at Lin Yin. She didnât want to stay around to get caught by those bodyguards.
âXiaozhiâŠâ Ji Xiaoyu suddenly grabbed onto Shi Sheng. âI know I might not have done very well in the past, but Iâll learn how to do well. Please give me pointers when you can.â
âLet go.â
âXiaozhi, Iââ
Catching the figures of the bodyguards sprinting down the stairs in her peripheral vision, Shi Sheng quickly flung Ji Xiaoyuâs hand off. However, she had probably used too much force because the girl ended up falling to the ground with a pained cry. âAh!â
âBei Zhi!â Bei Ze exclaimed, before turning towards Ji Xiaoyu to help her up. âAre you okay?â
Ji Xiaoyu glanced at her foot. Her forehead started forming some cold sweat and she said, âI might have twisted my foot. Itâs nothing. Donât blame Xiaozhi.â
âBei Zhi, stop right there!â Seeing Bei Zhi was about to leave, Bei Ze yelled out again. This shout caused the surrounding people to look over.
By this point, the bodyguards had already blocked off Shi Shengâs path to escape and were surrounding her. âMs Bei, please help us. Please go with us.â
Lin Yin looked weirdly at the men. âArenât these⊠Fu-shaoâs bodyguards?â
Shi Sheng frowned in annoyance. Upon seeing Bei Ze and Ji Xiaoyu looking over, she decided to go see that suicidal villain. Ji Xiaoyu was going too out of character for her tastes.
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On the fifth floor, a few salespeople were huddled up in a corner. There was a mess everywhere; clothes were strewn all over the place. And in the middle of that chaos sat a young man.
There were two black-clothed bodyguards by his side who were currently trying to coax him, but the young man wouldnât listen. His eyes stared at the floor.
The two bodyguards were powerless to do anything. âThe Young Master just suddenly had a fit here and nearly caused the storeâs employees to call the police!â
Recently, their Young Masterâs temper had turned unstable. He would throw tantrums for no rhyme or reason and refused to eat. Had it not been for the fact the steward had gotten people to hold him down and force feed him nutrient solutions, their Young Master would have probably died by now.
âMs Bei.â The two bodyguards were currently wringing their brains out for ways to persuade Fu Qin when Shi Sheng walked in. Seeing her, joy surfaced on their faces as they opened up a path for her.
âWhatâs up with him?â âThe hell did you run over to someoneâs shop to have a fit for? Youâre beyond saving!â
The bodyguards went through what had happened just now.
Basically, Fu Qin had suddenly refused to walk and sat down. No matter how much others persuaded him, he wouldnât leave. The bodyguards had wanted to drag him away by force but the result was Fu Qin throwing a tantrum (and objects). The mess in the shop was his doing.
When Shi Sheng stalked over, Fu Qin slowly turned his head to look at her. Something seemed to flash across his vision before a sharp pain could be felt on his neck and everything faded into darkness.
The tongue-tied bodyguards, ââŠâ âIsnât this method too simple and âŠrough?!â
âYou guys are useless.â Shi Sheng supported Fu Qin. âWhat are you still staring at me for? Donât you want your Young Master anymore? If you donât, Iâm going to toss him.â
Her words successfully awoke the stunned bodyguards and they all rushed up, protecting their Young Master. âIf she says sheâs tossing him, youâd better believe sheâll toss him!â
âThank you, Ms Bei.â The representative of the bodyguards politely thanked her.
They werenât Ms Bei, of course they didnât dare to make a move on Fu Qin. Had she not been here, they wouldâve probably had to wait for Uncle Jian to come. Though, even if he had come, it still wouldnât have been of any use. If they dared to use violence, when the Young Master awoke, the only thing they could do was await death!
âDonât let him out so easily.â âYouâll end up harming others.â
The bodyguards, ââŠâ âHow can we help whether he decides to come out or not?!â
Having dealt with Fu Qin, Shi Sheng left the store. Bei Ze and Ji Xiaoyu were part of the onlooking crowd that had gathered. Bei Zeâs expression was not too good; he was probably still pissed off from just now. As for Ji Xiaoyu, she was craning her neck and peeking inside out of curiosity.
âXiaozhi⊠you know Fu-shao?â Lin Yin had a curious face on. Seemingly like she had already forgotten about her earlier depression, she spoke worriedly, âYou actually knocked Fu-shao unconscious just now! Heâll probably go and make trouble for you when he wakes upâŠâ
âSee if he dares.â Shi Sheng grinded her teeth. Lin Yin was scared by this scary Bei Zhi; she didnât say anything for quite a while.
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When they returned to the mansion, Shi Sheng was stopped by Bei Ze.
âHow did you get to know Fu Qin?â He immediately started interrogating her.
Shi Sheng looked puzzled. âWhat does it have to do with you?â
âIâm still your older brother.â He placed emphasis on the words âolder brotherâ, as if he was reminding both Bei Zhi and himself.
âSo? Even if youâre my older brother you canât stick your nose into who I decide to interact with, right?â Shi Sheng quietly examined Bei Ze. âThis male lead couldnât have liked Bei Zhi, could he?â
Shi Shengâs eyes swivelled in their sockets before she suddenly stepped forward and reached out to place her hand on Bei Zeâs chest. She spoke in a mellow voice, âWhat are you thinking of, Big Brother?â
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Through the fabric of his clothes, she could feel that his heartbeat had accelerated quite a bit and he had completely stiffened, his jaw tightened.
Shi Sheng took back her hand, an inexplicable expression on her face. âA pity. Itâs too late.â
âThat girl called Bei Zhi has already died. Sheâll never get to know that the person she once liked, liked her too.â
âItâs not too late.â Bei Ze somehow found himself saying this.
Shi Sheng looked at him before shaking her head slightly, a hint of a smile on her face. âItâs too late.â