Jiang Xi followed the sidewalk aimlessly, surrounded by a throng of people. The bustling scene was a stark contrast to her solitary mood.
She did not know how long she had walked until exhaustion halted her steps, and she found herself sitting on a concrete bench by the road.
The summer heat was intense, and even at night, the air remained oppressively warm.
Jiang Xi was unsure how long she had been sitting there when the crowd at the crosswalk began to thin, leaving only the multicolored neon lights to keep her silent company.
Suddenly, a gentle tap on her shoulder made Jiang Xi look up, only to see no one there.
Thinking she was hallucinating after sitting too long, she just managed a bitter smile when she felt someone sit beside her.
Turning her head, she saw a strikingly handsome profile and was momentarily stunned.
"President Rong?"