Chapter 100: His Appearance Is Truly Captivating!

A few simple words had already sealed the fate of the female store manager.

Especially for her, with elderly parents to care for and young children to support, if she could never find work again, her entire family would be left to starve!

The female store manager clenched her fingers tightly, her face pale as death.

She had only taken a small amount of money from someone, thinking she could use it to make things difficult for Shi Runrun, never expecting that this woman was none other than the renowned Xiao Xuezhen’s wife!

Immediately, the female store manager was filled with deep regret.

Had she known this, she would never have accepted money from that beautiful woman!

Grinding her teeth, she looked at the distinguished man before her and forced a smile, “President Xiao, aren’t you being a bit too harsh? Is there some misunderstanding behind all this? Why don’t we sit down and talk it through?”

Hearing this, Xiao Xuezhen tilted his head and curled his lips into a cold sneer. Beneath his refined appearance, his words were sharp and cutting: “Too harsh? My wife came to your store this afternoon with her best friend to shop—it should have been a privilege for your store. After all, the wife of the president of Guangzheng Group can have anything she desires.”

“But not only did you let her get hurt, you humiliated her as well. You want to talk? Fine. I won’t waste words. As long as you bow and apologize to my wife, I might consider not ruining you.”

Hearing this, the female store manager bit her lips tightly, her face as pale as a wall.

No matter how it was said, this man was here to avenge his wife!

Clenching her teeth, she closed her eyes briefly, then forced a bitter smile and said, “If I apologize, will you really spare me?”

Xiao Xuezhen curled his lips in a mocking smile, then nodded. He turned, took Shi Runrun’s hand behind him, and brought her forward.

The female store manager’s hands, which had been hanging down, clenched tightly; her almond-shaped eyes gleamed with malice. But under someone else’s roof, she had no choice but to bow her head.

To keep her precious job, she had to apologize to Shi Runrun!

Even though her heart was filled with resentment!

Usually, as a middle manager in their company overseeing a large store with dozens of employees, she had never suffered such humiliation!

Facing Shi Runrun, the female store manager bowed deeply: “Mrs. Xiao, I am truly sorry for what happened earlier today. I apologize to you.”

Shi Runrun didn’t really want this manager’s apology; she didn’t even want to set foot in this mall again.

Shi Runrun always felt there was no need for such a big fuss or anger over something so trivial.

It was really a small matter.

Let it go; her heart wasn’t so petty.

She looked at the female store manager, glanced away, sighed, and said, “Forget it, it’s alright. I accept your apology.”

With that, she shifted her gaze to Xiao Xuezhen and tugged at his collar: “Xiao Xuezhen, the air here is so stuffy. I feel a bit unwell and hungry. Let’s go.”

Hearing this, Xiao Xuezhen smiled indulgently and gently stroked her head. “Alright. Let’s go eat outside.”

He wrapped an arm around her shoulders and turned to leave.

The female store manager thought the matter was settled. Who could have guessed that just as the man stepped out, he looked back and threw out a cold remark?

“Though my wife has forgiven you, I have no intention to. So after consideration, your company will go bankrupt, and you will be blacklisted!”

The female store manager trembled all over, her face pale as death, and collapsed to the ground. She stared in disbelief, shaking her head and bursting into tears.

…

Xiao Xuezhen held Shi Runrun’s shoulder as they exited the cosmetics store, but instead of taking the elevator down, he took the escalator to the next floor, the one dedicated to women’s clothing and shoes.

He lowered his dark eyes to glance at his watch, noting it was still early, then led Shi Runrun into a women’s clothing boutique.

Shi Runrun, dragged inside by him, only realized where they were when she saw the dazzling displays of beautiful clothes and shoes.

Her mouth opened slightly, but before she could ask, the man turned to look at her and said,

“Don’t be so surprised. Your clothes are too shabby, and since your husband is in a good mood today, I’m taking you to buy some nice outfits.”

Shi Runrun: “…”

Good mood means spending money.

She didn’t quite understand the mindset of the wealthy.

She muttered to herself, but it was as if he had installed a surveillance device in her mind. Xiao Xuezhen smirked mischievously and said, “I think I just heard you badmouthing me in your head! What should I do? I’m offended!”

“…”

Caught off guard, Shi Runrun blushed and quickly waved her hands. “Oh, I’m not that easy to anger! Getting mad would ruin my looks. Come on, smile!”

The next second, Xiao Xuezhen’s handsome, deep-featured face lowered toward hers. His nose brushed against hers as he softly hummed, “I could choose not to be angry, but tonight…”

His thin lips whispered those words in her ear, leaving Shi Runrun stunned, her cheeks burning with heat.

This wicked man…

Shi Runrun truly thought he was so bad!

How could he say such things in broad daylight, inside someone else’s store!

He was downright shameless!

Shi Runrun glared at him, puffed her cheeks in a mock pout, and pretended to storm off.

But Xiao Xuezhen seemed entirely unfazed and, watching her retreating back, said calmly, “Are you planning to go home and put that action into practice right now? Fine by me—I’ve got plenty of stamina to keep up!”

Shi Runrun: “…”

Ahhh!

Who could rein him in?

Someone really needed to sew that wicked mouth shut!

Helplessly, Shi Runrun pouted, turned back, and re-entered the store, coming to his side.

At that moment, a sales clerk noticed them and immediately came over enthusiastically.

The contrast with the disdainful clerks at the cosmetics store was stark.

Xiao Xuezhen walked elegantly to the VIP area and sat down casually, picking up a magazine. His gaze frequently fell on Shi Runrun. To the sales clerk, he said, “I want to buy several sets of this season’s clothes for my wife. She’s not good at choosing; please pick out some outfits for her.”

The sales clerk hurriedly agreed, excitement swelling in her heart. First, because she recognized this handsome, charming man as President Xiao of Guangzheng Group; second, because he was ordering many sets—a big sale!

Shi Runrun was led away by the clerk. Before leaving, she glanced back at him, seeing how he crossed his long legs elegantly, fingers flipping through the magazine, his head slightly bowed, dark eyes fixed on the pages. For a moment, he looked utterly captivating.

Her little heart uncontrollably pounded.

Ugh, men and their charm—how truly annoying, she thought to herself.