Bai Ye's Gift

Under multiple boosts, Bai Ye quickly arrived at the bustling commercial district.

Unlike the abandoned factory, this place was far from deserted. There were quite a few pedestrians on the streets, and enormous LED screens displayed Starshine advertisements.

Of course, the advertisements were frozen as well. This time, they were not promoting Starshine clothing, but watches!

A male and female model smiled as they embraced, their arms raised, each wearing a dark gold watch on their wrist.

The men's watch had a larger face, giving it a grand and imposing look.

The women's watch was more delicate and compact.

The stylized slogan was frozen on the display.

[Star of Glory upon your wrist, every moment filled with love. Freeze the moment of embrace, let love remain forever young!]

Bang!

The glass of the Starshine store shattered with a deafening crash.

To save time, Bai Ye did not use the door.

The shattered glass fragments hung suspended in midair, glittering like a brilliant galaxy beneath the store's bright lights.

Bai Ye burst through the galaxy of glass and rushed toward the watch counter like a robber.

The sales associate who had recommended Star of Glory to An Xiaotong in the past was standing beside the counter, beaming as she introduced Star of Glory to a woman.

"Hand it over!"

Bai Ye snatched the women's Star of Glory watch from the sales associate's hand, then ran off without looking back.

"I really did prepare a gift for you. And it's one you'll never expect."

"Really?"

"Of course."

Bai Ye's face was pale from excessive exhaustion, but he smiled and reached into his clothes. Under the girl's expectant gaze, he slowly pulled out an exquisite dark gold watch.

The instant the watch appeared, time seemed to freeze once more.

An Xiaotong's gaze