Chapter 6716
Don't Go Looking for Trouble
Thinking of this, Wang Sha trembled all over, as if enveloped by a chill.
She shakily got up from the ground and frantically rummaged through her bag for her phone.
She finally managed to pull out her phone, but her fingers were so nervous that they were almost unresponsive. It took her a while to unlock the screen and dial a number.
A series of beeps came from the other end of the phone, each beep sound like a hammer blow to her heart.
"Ziyan, I have something extremely urgent to tell you!"
As soon as the call connected, Wang Sha spoke impatiently, her voice tinged with fear and urgency.
A slightly annoyed woman's voice came from the other end of the phone: "What is it? Stop beating around the bush and just say it! I'm busy!"
"I...I think I just saw Xiao Chen..."
Wang Sha's voice trembled violently, as if she might burst into tears at any moment.
"what!"
Suddenly, a loud noise came from the phone, as if something had been thrown to the ground, followed by a flurry of footsteps, as if the phone had also fallen to the ground.
After a moment of silence, the woman's trembling voice rang out: "You mean Xiao Chen? The former God of War of the Dragon Kingdom, who later fell from grace and became a useless piece of trash?"
"It should be...it's him, but I'm not entirely sure."
Wang Sha gripped her phone tightly, her voice barely audible, tinged with uncertainty and trepidation, each word seemingly squeezed out from between her teeth.
Her brows were furrowed, her eyes filled with entanglement and fear. Xiao Chen's cold face and powerful aura kept flashing through her mind, overlapping with the image of Xiao Chen in her memory who had once been glorious but had fallen on hard times.
"Come see me at the Chen family's house in two hours!"
The woman's voice on the other end of the phone was cold and resolute, leaving no room for negotiation, like an order that could not be disobeyed.
The voice was like a cold steel needle, piercing straight into Wang Sha's heart, making her shiver involuntarily.
"Dududu-"
Before Wang Sha could say anything more, the call was abruptly ended.
Hearing the cold, busy tone, Wang Sha stood there blankly, her eyes vacant, as if she had lost her soul.
Her hand fell limply to her side, and the phone slipped from her grasp, falling to the ground with a "thud," but she was completely unaware.
She knew that what awaited her next might be an unprecedented storm.
……
At this moment, the shopping mall was bustling with people.
Xiao Chen was leisurely strolling through the mall with Yun Yuyan.
Sunlight streamed through the mall's massive glass dome, casting golden dapples of light on them.
A full hour had passed, and they were already carrying five or six newly bought clothes. The clothes were colorful and stylish, swaying gently as they walked, as if telling the story of their shopping joy.
Yun Yuyan kept saying, "There's no need to buy so much, it's too wasteful of money."
But as soon as she stepped into the women's clothing and weapons shop, her eyes instantly brightened, like the twinkling stars in the night sky, and her whole being radiated a unique brilliance.
She wandered excitedly around the shop, her eyes glued to the beautiful weapons, as if under a spell, clearly powerless against the pretty clothes. It must be said, the people who made these weapons were truly talented.
They designed the weapons for girls so exquisitely that each one was like a work of art.
The weapon is inlaid with exquisite gemstones, which shimmer with a captivating light under the lamplight; its smooth lines not only fulfill the weapon's practicality but also exude a sense of style.
Who wouldn't be fascinated by it? Even Xiao Chen, who wasn't particularly interested in weapons, couldn't help but take a few more glances.
However, throughout the journey, Yun Yuyan only selected discounted items.
She carefully compared the price tags, her eyes revealing a meticulous and calculating seriousness.
It only cost Xiao Chen a few thousand spirit stones in total. Every time she chose a piece of clothing, she would silently calculate the price in her mind, afraid that she would spend a penny more than Xiao Chen would.
After all, those are spirit stones, not ordinary dragon coins.
If it were dragon coins, she wouldn't care, given her status as a wealthy young lady.
In her view, spirit stones are a precious and rare resource, and each one is hard-won.
During this time, Xiao Chen repeatedly advised her not to worry about the price and to choose the clothes she liked.
Looking at Yun Yuyan's cautious appearance, he felt a pang of heartache and said gently, "Yuyan, don't worry about the price. Take whatever you like, I'll buy it for you."
Yun Yuyan always politely declined. She smiled and shook her head, saying, "No need, Xiao Chen. These discounted clothes are also very beautiful. There's no need to spend so many spirit stones to buy expensive ones."
Left with no other choice, Xiao Chen had to let her make the decision herself.
Looking at Yun Yuyan's sensible appearance, he thought to himself, "These days, a girl as sensible as her is hard to find even with a lantern."
His gaze towards Yun Yuyan was filled with doting affection and admiration, as if he were looking at a rare treasure.
During that hour, Xiao Chen had already noticed that Liu Jianming had been sneaking around following them.
Liu Jianming was like a guilty mouse, hiding behind a pillar one moment and pretending to look at the merchandise the next, but his eyes kept glancing in their direction, as if he had something to say but dared not say it.
But Xiao Chen didn't take him seriously at all. In his eyes, Liu Jianming was nothing more than a clown.
He had long seen through Liu Jianming's thoughts, knowing that he definitely wanted to apologize or plead for what had happened before. But Xiao Chen felt that even if a person with a crooked mind and who was opportunistic apologized, it would be insincere.
Moreover, Xiao Chen could vaguely sense an ominous aura emanating from Liu Jianming's face and demeanor, as if he were about to die.
How could someone like that possibly stir up any big waves?
Xiao Chen's lips curled up slightly, revealing a disdainful smile, and he continued to accompany Yun Yuyan shopping.
After buying the clothes, Xiao Chen and Yun Yuyan walked into the elevator side by side. The elevator slowly descended, taking them to the underground parking lot.
A faint scent of perfume mingled with the aromas of various goods in the mall, creating a slightly surreal atmosphere in the elevator.
With a soft "ding," the elevator doors slowly opened, and they stepped out. The dim light shone on them, casting long shadows.
Just as Xiao Chen reached the car and was about to open the trunk to put the bags of new clothes inside, he saw Liu Jianming carrying a pile of clothes and hurrying over.
His forehead was covered in sweat, and his hair was soaked and stuck to his scalp, making him look somewhat disheveled.
The pile of clothes swayed precariously in his arms, as if it might fall at any moment.
Xiao Chen frowned slightly, a hint of displeasure flashing in his eyes, and asked in an unfriendly tone, "What are you doing here? Don't cause trouble." (End of Chapter)