If Su Ling had been present, her Tang saber would have already been hacking at Han Xu.
But unfortunately, Su Ling was not present.
And the one who encountered Han Xu was Jiang Jiang, a university student with little experience of the world.
Protected well by campus and family, Jiang Jiang, though he had become a bit smarter, was no match for the seasoned social operator Han Xu.
After they exchanged names, Han Xu glanced at the nearly full bag of supplies Jiang Jiang carried on his shoulder. The emotions revealed unintentionally were envy, jealousy, and a desire to possess it all.
However, Jiang Jiang looked elsewhere, coincidentally missing the complex and ambiguous look in Han Xu's eyes.
“Where are you going?” Han Xu ran a hand through his hair, looking at Jiang Jiang. “And where is your sister?”
If his guess was correct, Jiang Jiang had noticed his presence while eating.
The reason he had remained still, feigning ignorance, was likely to lower Han Xu’s guard and vigilance. So, the sudden, violent pain in his head was probably Jiang Jiang’s doing.
Did the headache just now mean Jiang Jiang had launched a psychic attack on him?
With this thought, Han Xu temporarily put aside his intention to target Jiang Jiang.
This young person was so capable; he couldn’t act rashly.
Besides, judging from what Jiang Jiang implied, he wasn’t a solo operative and had teammates nearby.
As for the sister Jiang Jiang mentioned, Han Xu was immensely curious and longed to meet her.
Regarding Han Xu’s questions, Jiang Jiang answered selectively, “My sister is searching for supplies elsewhere.”
As for where they were going, Jiang Jiang did not reveal it, remaining tight-lipped.
After answering Han Xu, Jiang Jiang shifted his gaze from the distance back to Han Xu. “We’re not going the same way. We won’t meet again.”
Hearing Jiang Jiang’s words, Han Xu called out to him before he could even take a step: “Jiang Jiang.”
Jiang Jiang turned towards Han Xu upon hearing his name, looking at him with a hint of confusion. “Is there something else?”
“It’s like this—” Han Xu took a few steps forward, closing the distance between them. “I’m alone and want to form a team. If you’re willing, I’d like to join your team. Do you think I’m capable?”
Before Jiang Jiang could answer, Han Xu continued, “If you can’t decide, then how about this: I’ll go back with you, and let the person with authority in your team decide whether I stay. What do you think?”
To Han Xu’s proposal, Jiang Jiang directly shook his head and refused, “No.”
Whether his sister’s team would recruit new members was his sister’s decision; he couldn’t make that call.
Moreover, he didn’t have the qualifications or authority to bring someone back to question his sister based on a mere word.
Seeing that even his considerate offer was rejected, Han Xu neither got angry nor upset. He smiled and said, “Then it seems we have fate but no connection. We won’t meet again.”
After saying this to Jiang Jiang, Han Xu turned and left without waiting for Jiang Jiang’s response.
Jiang Jiang watched Han Xu’s departing back and stood rooted to the spot.
Only when Han Xu had completely disappeared from his sight, and he was certain he wasn’t being followed, did he start walking forward.
Not long after Jiang Jiang left, Han Xu, who had long since departed, emerged from a bend at the end of the road.
He held a dry blade of grass in his mouth, his gaze fixated on the direction Jiang Jiang had gone with malice.
Spitting out the dry grass he had been chewing, Han Xu walked towards the cake shop that Jiang Jiang had visited.
“Little friend Jiang Jiang, you are still too young. Do you think I will give up just because you rejected me? Since I’ve set my sights on your team, I’m determined to join. I, Han Xu, am sticking with you!”