Splash. The toilet on the first floor flushed. Zhong He emerged from the restroom moments later.0

His tall, slim frame was cladded in a casual gray suit, hands stuffed in his pockets—the picture of arrogance and indifference. In reality, anxiety had kept him running back to the toilet all evening.0

This had been Zhong He's pattern since childhood. Despite his intimidating height, he'd always been a scaredy-cat. One horror movie as a kid had him sleeping with the lights on for a month.0

Throughout school, his combination of height, looks, good grades, and basketball skills had made him the popular one in...0