Chasing You Like a Tenacious Falcon

Since the day Quan Zhisui tore apart the Zuo family's study, it was as if her heart had been sealed in concrete. Wei Shixu had tested the waters a few times, but she showed no reaction. Now, when he spoke directly, she rejected him outright.

Very straightforward.

The two walked side by side, one with a determined expression as if ready to join the Party, the other with a calm yet somewhat resigned demeanor.

Up ahead, Kong Mingze pointed at a store and called back, "Hey! Quan Zhisui! This store is perfect for you! It's all sportswear!"

Zhuge Ying was itching to twist his ear. "Why would Quan Zhisui need to wear sportswear every day?"

Since they rarely shopped here, they should buy something nice. What’s the point of buying sportswear?

Wei Shixu stepped inside. "Let’s get a couple of pieces."

Kong Mingze chimed in, "Yeah, yeah! Get a couple!"

Zhuge Ying was so frustrated she felt like she needed oxygen. She turned to look at Quan Zhisui, who, as expected, seemed indifferent. It was unclear whether she didn’t care or was just as oblivious as Kong Mingze.

When Wei Shixu said "a couple," it was just a figure of speech. He ended up picking out twenty sets.

At first, Quan Zhisui refused to let him help choose her clothes, afraid he’d pick out a bunch of black. But to her surprise, Wei Shixu had a good eye for color coordination and style.

The store staff professionally measured Quan Zhisui’s size and recorded it in their system for future purchases.

Kong Mingze and Zhuge Ying seemed more like they were out for fun, chatting and joking around.

Wei Shixu glanced at the computer screen.

Indeed, it wasn’t small.

Quan Zhisui picked two sets out of the twenty, which immediately caused Kong Mingze and Zhuge Ying to explode.

Zhuge Ying’s issue was the quantity: "Zhisui! Are you sure you only want two sets?"

She was here to see Wei Shixu splurge on Quan Zhisui, not to watch her be polite!

Quan Zhisui nodded. "Yes, two are enough. I can wash and dry them the same day."

Kong Mingze, on the other hand, was fixated on the colors: "You have to get this pink and purple set!"

Under their relentless persuasion, Quan Zhisui eventually took three sets, including the pink-and-purple one Kong Mingze had strongly recommended.

Wei Shixu, standing nearby, said nothing and simply swiped his card.

Quan Zhisui glanced at the price. It was ridiculously expensive!

Zhuge Ying felt like she was suffocating. Shouldn’t Wei Shixu have bought the entire store?

But he didn’t…

Wei Shixu had no such intention. If throwing money around worked, he would have done it long ago. Randomly showering her with gifts would only push Quan Zhisui to her limits.

Quan Zhisui’s statement, "No one dislikes money," didn’t refer to other people’s money. The clearer someone was about this, the more they drew boundaries.

The Zuo family had an obligation to raise her, and there might even be some backstory there. From any angle, they owed her, and might have even mistreated her.

So, she had no qualms about spending the Zuo family’s money, hitting Zuo Zichen, flipping tables, or tearing the house apart.

Wei Shixu, however, understood that to her, he was an insignificant stranger. Now, perhaps, he was a bit closer—a classmate, or maybe even a friend?

She would accept kindness from friends, but only in areas she needed. Anything beyond that, she wouldn’t take.

She had always been clear-headed, especially these past few days.

But Wei Shixu wasn’t worried. He still had tricks up his sleeve. He glanced at Quan Zhisui with a calm expression.

Once autumn passed, it would be time to buy winter clothes.

...

After shopping, Kong Mingze suggested they go to the dessert shop across the street for ice cream.

The four had just walked in when someone called out.

"Quan Zhisui!"

Ling Ruoyun ran over from the back and bumped Quan Zhisui’s shoulder. "What are you doing here?"

Quan Zhisui shook her shopping bag. "Just shopping."

Ling Ruoyun was surprised. "You bought such expensive sportswear? It looks good, but aren’t you worried about ruining it during training?"

For athletes, sportswear was practically disposable. As long as it was durable, that was enough. Buying luxury brands was just wasteful.

Especially the brand Quan Zhisui was holding—it was high-end.

Quan Zhisui replied, "Then I won’t wear it for training."

Since the school sports meet, Ling Ruoyun had been completely impressed. Now, she slung an arm around Quan Zhisui’s shoulders. "Seriously, why don’t you switch to being a sports recruit? Training with me would be so much fun!"

Quan Zhisui sighed. "I can’t. My guardian won’t allow it."

Ling Ruoyun laughed at her choice of words. "Guardian? Haha! Alright, I’ll catch up with you at school later."

"Sure." Quan Zhisui waved.

Kong Mingze gestured with his hand. "That girl is so tall!"

Zhuge Ying rolled her eyes. "She’s a national-level athlete. What did you expect?"

Then she looked at Quan Zhisui. It was no surprise that Quan Zhisui attracted exceptional people, regardless of gender.

Kong Mingze continued, "She’s taller than both of you! Half a head taller!"

Zhuge Ying raised her hand to hit him. "If you don’t know how to talk, just don’t!"

The two started bickering again.

Wei Shixu’s voice sounded close to Quan Zhisui’s ear. "Can you eat ice cream?"

He was standing very close, but his gaze was fixed on the ordering counter, as if he didn’t notice the proximity.

Quan Zhisui wanted to step away, but to her left was Wei Shixu’s arm resting on the counter, to her right were the squabbling Kong Mingze and Zhuge Ying, and behind her was Wei Shixu’s chest.

Well, he was clearly doing this on purpose—he had her cornered.

Quan Zhisui immediately elbowed him back!

"Ugh..." Wei Shixu let out a pained grunt.

"I’ll have some," she said, looking at him.

Wei Shixu smiled. "You’re ruthless."

Kong Mingze and Zhuge Ying’s little scuffle ended, completely unaware of the real action that had just taken place.

...

Ling Ruoyun had come out with a few teammates from the city team. After she went to greet Quan Zhisui, it immediately sparked curiosity.

"Hey, Ruoyun, are those four from your school?"

"Who’s the guy in black? He’s so handsome!"

"Oh my god, he’s ridiculously good-looking!"

"He just glanced over here, and his eyes are so deep! My face is burning."

Ling Ruoyun looked at them strangely. "Isn’t the girl I greeted handsome too?"

One of them shook her head. "How can a girl be handsome? She’s pretty, but she’s not even 170 cm, right? Not handsome."

Ling Ruoyun laughed. "That’s because you haven’t seen her when she’s being handsome."

Height was irrelevant when it came to Quan Zhisui.

Then she glanced at the ordering counter and realized how well Quan Zhisui kept her cool. Why didn’t she show this side more often?

The group started discussing Wei Shixu again.

"What’s the name of the guy in black?"

"Wow, look! He just smiled. Oh my god, I’m going to faint from how handsome he is!"

"Ling Ruoyun, can you get his number for us?"

Ling Ruoyun waved her hand. "No way, he’s the school heartthrob."

"Why can’t you get the heartthrob’s number?" someone asked.

Ling Ruoyun scratched her head. "How do I explain this... You know the gym we often train at? His family built it."

This revelation caused a mix of shock and curiosity!

"He’s that rich?"

"What’s his name?"

"With that much money and looks, he must be super popular at your school, right?"

Ling Ruoyun shrugged. "Yeah, about 80% of the girls in our class like him. Actually, probably 80% of the whole school. But not many dare to pursue him."

"Have you tried?" a girl named Lu Qin suddenly asked.

Ling Ruoyun shook her head. "No, I’ve never thought about it."

Lu Qin pressed, "Why not? You’re so talented—you’re almost in the provincial team."n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

Ling Ruoyun gave her a strange look. "It’s not even worth thinking about. His grandfather is the richest man in Liangxi Town. We’re not even in the same world!"

"Fair point," Lu Qin didn’t push further.

The group suddenly started whispering excitedly.

"Ah! Look! What’s he doing?"

"Wow... Ling Ruoyun, look! He just... wrapped his arm around your friend?!"

Ling Ruoyun turned and saw Quan Zhisui elbow Wei Shixu, causing him to step back.

"Haha!" She burst out laughing.

Lu Qin watched with a playful smile and chuckled too.