The next morning, Ji Xingmi handed the items to Ji Haocheng to take to Xu Rui. She also asked Xiao Ji to deliver two bottles of medicine to Elder Hua before going back to sleep. When she woke up, she found Gu Jingyi had arrived, and had apparently been waiting for quite some time.
"Why are you here?"
"I came to see you. Elder Hua gave me three days off!"
Ji Xingmi ate the food Gu Jingyi handed her and looked at him with confusion. Gu Jingyi sighed and said, "You didn't forget what tomorrow is, did you? Tomorrow is October 1st!" Ji Xingmi finally remembered, but she diligently swallowed the food in her mouth before speaking.
"Heh heh~ I think I really forgot. But it's fine. Tomorrow is the day!"
"But we need to go out and buy some things today!"
"What things?"
"Anything you like!"
"Okay, then wait for me. I'll change my clothes."
In the end, Ji Xingmi went out with Gu Jingyi. The truth was, they didn't really need to buy anything, as it was only an engagement, and their families had already prepared everything. However, their appearance still drew the attention of many.
There had been rumors about a marriage engagement between the Gu and Ji families, but many people hadn't seen the young lady from the Ji family. Now that the two of them appeared together, it led many to speculate if the person beside Gu was indeed the young lady from the Ji family.
Gu Jingyi was aware they were being watched, but he didn't react specially. This was the outcome he wanted, to prevent anyone from trying to snatch her away later. They then went to the Overseas Chinese Store, as there weren't many other places to shop.
As they reached the entrance, they encountered someone they hadn't seen in a long time: Qi Wenjing. Qi Wenjing, now appearing as an arrogant, wealthy socialite.
"Oh~ Isn't this Brother Jingyi and Miss Ji? What a surprise to see you two out shopping today?" Qi Wenjing gritted her teeth seeing them. One was a scoundrel who stole the man she had her eye on, and the other was someone she loved but couldn't have. Fortunately, she didn't know that everything she had now was orchestrated by Gu Jingyi, or she might have thought differently.
To Gu Jingyi's surprise, this woman was still alive, proving she was no ordinary person. However, it had nothing to do with him. He nodded to her as a greeting and led Ji Xingmi into the store. Ji Xingmi had even less desire to acknowledge her. The moment she saw Qi Wenjing, she saw through many things; there was no need for her to act, as this person would face retribution. Why should she dirty her own hands?
This didn't stop her from teasing Gu Jingyi: "Looks like she's still deeply infatuated with you! Doesn't Brother Gu feel even a tiny bit moved?"
Hearing this, Gu Jingyi knew Ji Xingmi was making fun of him. He didn't answer her question, but tightened his grip on her hand.
"Ouch, you're hurting me!"
Hearing her voice, Gu Jingyi truly wanted to take her home and "discipline" her properly. He leaned closer and whispered something in her ear, after which Ji Xingmi simply rolled her eyes and fell silent, no longer teasing him.
They wanted to be left alone, but others didn't want to leave them alone. Although they hadn't intended to buy anything, when they reached the jewelry counter, Gu Jingyi became enthusiastic and started picking things out. Ji Xingmi stood by, acting as a prop. Gu Jingyi smiled happily when he saw the silver bracelet and red string on Ji Xingmi's wrist.
This smile annoyed someone. The person immediately clung to the man next to her, urging him to buy the item Gu Jingyi was holding, claiming she liked it. The man beside her, likely not recognizing Gu Jingyi, thought nothing of it and told the staff to wrap it up.
Ji Xingmi didn't want to buy anything, but cutting in line while someone was trying something on was unacceptable!
"May I ask who taught you, sir? Don't you know the principle of first come, first served?"
At first, the man was about to get angry and confront her. But the moment he saw Ji Xingmi, his attitude changed instantly.
"Miss, if you like this, why don't I buy it and give it to you as an apology?"
Gu Jingyi heard this, glanced at the man, and smiled, saying, "No need, she doesn't care for this. We'll leave it for you!" With that, he took Ji Xingmi's hand and walked away. As he passed the man, he left him with a parting remark: "You two are indeed quite a match!"
After leaving the store, Ji Xingmi asked him what he had said to the man. Gu Jingyi repeated his words to her.
"What did you mean?"
"Qi Wenjing was previously involved with that person from the Zou family, and this person is not from the Zou family!"
"Huh? Didn't she like you before?"
Hearing this, Gu Jingyi raised an eyebrow at Ji Xingmi. Ji Xingmi seemed to finally realize, "Don't tell me you had something to do with this?"
"The Zou family plotted against me. Is it wrong for me to offer a small repayment?"
"But you said she was with someone from the Zou family. What's going on with this person now?"
"You don't need to worry about this. I'll investigate and see if there's an opportunity..." Gu Jingyi didn't finish his sentence, but Ji Xingmi understood his meaning and looked eager. Seeing her expression, Gu Jingyi agreed to tell her if he found any news.