Standing in front of the elevator, she pressed the down button. Soon, the elevator doors opened, and she stepped inside. Just as she was about to close the doors, a tall, handsome figure walked in. Chu Lingzhi glanced at him, pressed the floor she needed, and then moved to the back. Her gaze involuntarily fell on the man. His well-fitted suit accentuated his tall, lean frame, with long legs and an upright posture. Even from behind, she could sense the extraordinary aura he exuded. She noticed he pressed the open-door button but not the floor button, then walked over and stood level with her. It was only then that Chu Lingzhi got a clear look at his face, and she was momentarily stunned by his striking handsomeness. It was a face of breathtaking, exquisite perfection. She wanted to remind him that he hadn’t pressed his floor, but seeing his cold expression, his hawk-like gaze, and the intimidating aura that made people keep their distance, she ultimately held back, standing there obediently, watching the elevator’s floor numbers change. Nangong Yehen turned sideways, crossed his arms, and leaned against the elevator railing, his posture arrogant, lazy, and unabashedly scrutinizing Chu Lingzhi. He had already investigated and knew she appeared in this building at this time every day—her life was very routine. His gaze boldly settled on her. Five years later, she had become even more beautiful. She looked innocent yet carried a maturity and charm that girls her age lacked. Her beauty seemed to possess a magnetic pull, drawing all his attention, and he couldn’t look away. Feeling his intense, unrestrained stare, Chu Lingzhi frowned and turned her head to look at him. He was indeed staring at her! Her frown deepened. Why was he staring at her so brazenly? What did he want? She hadn’t expected that despite his good looks and refined demeanor, he would turn out to be this kind of man. Chu Lingzhi turned around, facing away from him, to see if he would keep staring. Nangong Yehen curled his lips, watching her graceful back, feeling an urge to embrace her from behind. Even with her back to him, Chu Lingzhi could still feel his gaze. She frowned tightly, her scalp tingling. In the cramped space of the elevator, being stared at so openly by a man was extremely uncomfortable. Was she encountering a pervert this early in the morning? Chu Lingzhi looked up at the elevator’s floor display. Why wasn’t it moving yet? *Thud…* The elevator suddenly shook violently, the lights flickering dimly and brightly, accompanied by a sizzling sound like something burning. Chu Lingzhi was startled, her face pale, and she quickly grabbed the railing to steady herself. Nangong Yehen, however, remained unmoved, maintaining his elegant posture. The violent shaking had no effect on him. The terrifying tremor lasted only a few seconds before everything returned to normal. The air smelled of burnt plastic, and the lights were still on, but— The elevator’s floor indicator lights went out. What was going on? Was the elevator broken? Chu Lingzhi stepped forward, pressing the floor buttons, but there was no response. “Help! Is anyone there?” Chu Lingzhi panicked, pounding on the door and shouting, hoping someone would come to her rescue. “It’s useless.” A deep, resonant male voice sounded from behind her.