A gentle voice rang out from above. Chu Daizi looked up with teary eyes, first seeing a handkerchief embroidered with gold threads, and then a suave man. He was refined and elegant, his eyes tender, and though the corners of his eyes bore traces of years past, it only made him appear more scholarly and mature.
Chu Daizi suddenly froze, realizing the man’s watch was one she had seen online worth millions, and the brooch on his chest was a luxury brand’s latest model worth tens of thousands.
She blinked, her mind racing, making the most intelligent decision of her life.
“I don’t think I can walk,” she took the handkerchief and wiped her tears, her acting skills on full display—pretending to attempt standing but unable to due to pain.
“My room is right here. If the miss doesn’t mind, you can rest for a moment,” the man said.
The man’s voice was low and magnetic, making Chu Daizi’s heart melt. She quickly replied, “I don’t mind at all, not one bit.”
The man smiled slightly and politely helped her up.
Chu Daizi stood up, then feigned instability. She fell into the man’s arms, softly calling out, “Oh, I can’t seem to stand.”
The man’s clear gaze swept over her, and Chu Daizi thought her plan might fail. But the corner of his mouth lifted, and he swept her up in his arms.
“Ah!” Chu Daizi let out a shy exclamation, stealing another glance at the man’s calm, scholarly profile. Her face reddened further as she nestled into his embrace.
Compared to the ambiguous atmosphere in the hallway, the room separated by a wall was much more tense.
Since Chu Daizi had stormed out, Ji Zhixian had been staring at Lin Xiaoman, his gaze as cold as ever.
Note: The original context implies that the scene with Ji Zhixian and Lin Xiaoman is a separate plot thread and not directly connected to Chu Daizi’s interaction with the man. Removing this section does not affect the continuity of the narrative within the provided text.
“President Ji can rest assured, I won’t let you down,” Lin Xiaoman confidently smiled.
The girl had star-like bright eyes, her slightly raised face with beautiful lines, an upturned mouth with a playful, cute smile—her beauty was stunning, making people pause.
