He Yining had already reached the car door, opened it, and turned back to look at Shen Qi.
Shen Qi noticed that quite a few people around were already staring at them, so she didn’t dare linger and quickly got into He Yining’s car.
He Yining was very pleased with Shen Qi’s cooperation.
Once they had left the spot, Shen Qi said, “The nearest supermarket is two streets away from here. You can park first, and I’ll go in and shop by myself.”
He Yining stared fixedly at Shen Qi.
Shen Qi felt a prickling sensation on her scalp under his gaze and had to steel herself to say, “You’re so good-looking. If you show up in the supermarket, you’ll definitely get mobbed.”
If they got mobbed, how could they even shop?
It would be impossible to move an inch, right?
He Yining heard this and automatically translated it in his mind: She said I’m very good-looking, and it seems she wouldn’t be happy if other women crowded around me, which is why she wants me to wait in the parking lot.
Could it be that she minds others flocking to me because she cares about me?
He Yining raised an eyebrow, a hint of a smile in his voice as he replied, “Alright.”
Shen Qi looked at him in surprise.
Huh, he’s being so agreeable today?
She thought she’d have to say a few more words to convince him!
Since He Yining was being so easy to deal with, Shen Qi didn’t waste any time. She quickly went to the supermarket, bought her things, paid, and ran back to the parking lot, completely out of breath.
Seeing what Shen Qi was holding, He Yining couldn’t help raising an eyebrow and asking, “What did you buy?”
Shen Qi replied with a bit of embarrassment, “Just some daily necessities. Um, do you want some yogurt?”
He Yining’s phoenix eyes swept over it: “Is it Crèma d’Or?”
Shen Qi paused: “No… How could the supermarket have Crèma d’Or?”
Shen Qi felt a wave of discouragement.
Crèma d’Or, the best yogurt from Hokkaido, Japan.
Only ten are produced per day!
People who can eat Crèma d’Or are hardly ordinary, right?
Shen Qi placed the bag on her lap, unsure whether to offer it or not.
He Yining’s lips curled slightly, and he reached over to pick a strawberry-flavored yogurt from the bag on Shen Qi’s lap.
Seeing him open the packaging and actually drink it, Shen Qi’s eyes widened in shock.
“Hmm, tastes terrible. So many additives.” He Yining frowned as he commented, “How can you drink this?”
Shen Qi couldn’t help retorting, “Do you think everyone in the world can afford Crèma d’Or like you? For ordinary people, this is already pretty good, okay? If you don’t want it, give it back!”
He Yining let out a soft laugh, reached out, and ruffled Shen Qi’s hair: “Learning to throw a tantrum at me, huh?”
Shen Qi shot him a glare—she wasn’t throwing a tantrum…
“The He family has its own farm in Hokkaido. It’s not as exaggerated as you make it sound. The farm produces about twenty a day, most of which go to the main estate. But since you like it, I’ll save two for you,” He Yining said with a smile.
Shen Qi felt stifled.
That wasn’t what she meant at all!
Realizing she couldn’t get through to him, Shen Qi said, “Then I’ll head back now.”
He Yining raised an eyebrow at her, and Shen Qi quickly added, “Oh, the phone thing isn’t urgent…”
“But when I called you earlier, I couldn’t reach you.” He Yining frowned slightly. “That could cause delays if something comes up.”
Shen Qi grumbled inwardly—wasn’t it because he threw her phone into the bathtub?
This guy was really…
Shen Qi helplessly held up the bag and said, “I still need to take my things back…”
“I’ll give you five minutes. Come right back down.” He Yining said domineeringly, “I don’t like waiting.”
Knowing there was no reasoning with him, Shen Qi had no choice but to dash upstairs, hand the bag to Wei Wei, and then sprint back down.
Watching Shen Qi panting from the run, He Yining checked his watch: “You’re ten seconds over.”
Shen Qi wanted to roll her eyes so badly!
She had been running like a dog, okay?
He Yining seemed to grow fonder of Shen Qi’s helpless little expression, and he suppressed a smile as he said, “Get in. I’ll take you to buy a phone.”
Shen Qi resigned herself to getting in the car and followed He Yining straight to a local mall.
When other people buy phones, they browse at the counter, pick one, pay, and leave.
But when He Yining bought a phone, he took Shen Qi directly to the mall manager’s office and had several models of phones brought over for her to choose from.
Watching the mall manager bow and scrape obsequiously, Shen Qi found it hard to look.
He Yining glanced at the phones brought over and frowned: “Is this all?”
The mall manager wiped the sweat off his forehead and replied, “Yes, Mr. He. These are the latest models on the market.”
Shen Qi picked one at random and said, “This one is fine.”
But He Yining’s phoenix eyes flickered, and he directly dialed Xiao Chun’s number: “Bring me one of my phones.”
What was he up to now?
Just as Shen Qi was about to ask, He Yining explained directly: “That kind of phone is just a toy. Alright, I broke your phone, so I’ll compensate you with a good one.”
In no time, Xiao Chun, who was supposed to be on leave, appeared out of nowhere, delivering a brand-new custom phone.
“President, Miss Shen’s SIM card has already been installed.” Xiao Chun, as expected of the top chief assistant, always anticipated He Yining’s needs.
Sure enough, He Yining nodded in satisfaction and said, “That’s good.”
Shen Qi stared at the custom phone on the table, her eyes nearly popping out: “You’re giving me this phone to use?”
“Yeah.” He Yining placed his own phone next to it. “This one looks much better.”
Shen Qi was at a loss whether to laugh or cry.
He Yining’s phone was a special custom from Hanmac.
It was hardly comparable to the common models found everywhere.
Even though He Yining hadn’t picked any of the phones, the manager, with good instincts, packed them all up and gave them to Shen Qi.
Meanwhile, Feng Kexin, who had been waiting to kick Shen Qi while she was down, waited in vain for news of He Yining dumping her. Instead, she got the devastating report that He Yining had played the hero and taken Shen Qi away.
Feng Kexin never imagined that after learning Shen Qi had been involved with another man, He Yining wouldn’t retaliate but would instead take her away.
She smashed everything within reach.
“How is this possible? It can’t be! Absolutely impossible!” Feng Kexin’s face twisted with rage, her eyes blazing with fury. “He Yining, you’re forcing my hand! Don’t blame me!”
Gritting her teeth, Feng Kexin grabbed the phone and dialed Yu Bao’s number: “I’m giving you three days to ruin Shen Qi! Use whatever means you have to. I want her completely disgraced!”
Yu Bao’s fingers trembled as he held the phone: “Miss Feng, but President He seems to be protecting her…”
“So, are you listening to him or to me?” Feng Kexin screamed hysterically. “As long as you destroy her, I’ll send you somewhere He Yining will never find you!”