The Stalker
The moment Xu Qian got out of the car, she headed straight for the luxury stores on the first floor of the mall. Even on the Third Layer, not many people bought clothes that cost tens of thousands of Credit Points, so these stores were less crowded than the rest of the mall.
Xu Qian was clearly a regular here. The saleswoman warmly greeted her as soon as she entered.
She recommended several new arrivals, and Xu Qian picked out a few before heading to the fitting rooms in the back to try them on.
Like the other men in the store, Zhang Heng found a corner and stood there bored out of his mind.
One man nearby played with his wristband, while another took the chance to eye the beautiful women passing outside while his girlfriend was away.
However, the latter's gaze was soon drawn to the figure emerging from the fitting room.
Xu Qian had changed into a new outfit. She looked somewhat like Scarlett Johansson in the film version of Ghost in the Shell—simple, yet distinctly futuristic. The bodysuit also perfectly outlined Xu Qian's figure, and combined with her sweet appearance, the stark contrast immediately drew countless eyes. The saleswoman praised her nonstop.
"I'll take this one," Xu Qian said after looking herself over in the mirror.
Just as she finished speaking, a young man beside her finally gathered his courage at his companions' urging and approached, blushing as he said, "Um... hello. Have we met somewhere before?"
Unfortunately, the beautiful girl who had captured his heart did not answer him.
Xu Qian looked toward Zhang Heng. He knew it was time to do what an ordinary bodyguard was supposed to do, so he walked over, positioned himself between them, and politely asked the young