The President's Tender Trap

As the project progressed, the trust and understanding between Su Wan and Lu Ming deepened, and their communication became more frequent. However, some of Lu Ming's past remained a mystery, leaving Su Wan feeling somewhat puzzled. She sensed that despite his exceptional work ethic, he was hesitant in his relationships, as if there were an insurmountable wall in his heart.

One evening, Su Wan was working overtime when she saw Lu Ming sitting at his desk, his expression focused yet a hint of fatigue. She thought Lu Ming must be overwhelmed by work, so she decided to take the initiative to show her concern for him.

"Lu Ming, is it a bit too much work today? Do you want me to help you share some of the burden?" Su Wan asked softly, trying her best to appear gentle and considerate.

Lu Ming looked up and saw Su Wan's concern, and his heart couldn't help but warm. "Thank you, Su Wan. I just have some things I want to sort out. It's nothing serious."

"If you want, you can talk to me." Su Wan encouraged with a smile, but she felt in her heart that Lu Ming seemed to be avoiding certain topics.

Lu Ming hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded. He knew Su Wan was trustworthy, and he needed someone to talk to. So, he put down his work and began to slowly share his story.

"Actually, I had a very painful relationship before." Lu Ming's voice was a little low, and there was a trace of sadness in his eyes. "That relationship has cast a shadow on my love life."

Su Wan listened quietly, secretly wondering what Lu Ming had experienced. She knew that everyone had their own stories in the past, and these stories often affected their present lives.

"When we were together, I thought she was my true love, but later she betrayed me." Lu Ming's voice gradually became choked, and memories flooded into his heart, making him feel pain.

"I was really down and out at the time, and I almost lost all faith in relationships," he continued, his gaze growing distant. "During that time, I felt like a complete failure, like I couldn't trust anyone anymore."

Su Wan felt a sudden pang of pain as she listened to Lu Ming's story. She could feel the pain Lu Ming was enduring, and the deep sense of loss reminded her of her own past pain.

"I know that feeling." Su Wan said softly, her heart full of resonance. "Sometimes, we become afraid to love again because of the pain of the past."

Lu Ming turned his head and looked at Su Wan in surprise, with a touch of emotion in his eyes. "Have you ever experienced something similar?"

"Yes, I once had a very painful relationship, and I thought I would never be able to get over it." Su Wan's voice was soft but firm. "But in the end, I realized that my past experiences made me grow a lot, and I also learned how to face the future."

Listening to Su Wan's words, Lu Ming felt a warmth in his heart. He realized that he was not alone; Su Wan had also experienced emotional hardships. Their hearts resonated at that moment.

"Thank you, Su Wan." Lu Ming's voice was filled with gratitude. "Talking to you about this makes me feel much more relaxed. I always thought I couldn't confide in anyone."

"We are all friends, and it's important to support each other." Su Wan responded with a smile, feeling relieved in her heart. She knew that Lu Ming's trust in her had quietly increased.

As their conversation deepened, Su Wan and Lu Ming began to break down the barriers between them, sharing their stories and feelings. Lu Ming gradually let down his guard and began to actively share his life and work dynamics, and Su Wan also expressed understanding and tolerance for his past.

"I never thought I could talk to you so much." Lu Ming sighed, a soft light flashing in his eyes. "You made me feel that feelings are not a terrible thing."

"In fact, as long as we are willing to face it, we will be able to overcome the shadows of the past." Su Wan's eyes were firm and her heart was full of courage.

"I think I will try my best to trust you and the future." Lu Ming smiled slightly, with a hint of expectation in his eyes.

In the days that followed, their relationship gradually deepened. They began to communicate more openly, and their trust and understanding grew. With Su Wan's company, Lu Ming gradually let go of the burden in his heart and re-examined his own perspective on love.

During lunch one day, Su Wan mentioned a movie about love: "Have you seen The Notebook? It's a story about love and time."

"I've seen it. It's profound and moving." Lu Ming nodded, a thoughtful look in his eyes. "I've also thought about this: if I could go back in time, would I choose to love at a different time?"

"Time is indeed a magical thing. It makes us grow and also teaches us to cherish." Su Wan responded, and agreed with Lu Ming's idea in her heart.

Through this exchange, Lu Ming began to reflect on his own love life. He realized that although his past experiences had cast a shadow on his relationship, it was also these experiences that made him grow and learn to cherish the people around him.

One weekend, Su Wan and Lu Ming attended a gathering with colleagues. The atmosphere was lively and cheerful. Su Wan saw Lu Ming chatting with his colleagues, his smile gradually spreading. She felt a surge of joy.

"Lu Ming, you look very happy today." Su Wan asked with a smile, tenderness flashing in her eyes.

"Yes, I think the atmosphere of the party is very good and everyone gets along very well." Lu Ming responded, his eyes revealing relaxation and joy.

"It's great that you are becoming more and more able to relax yourself now." Su Wan sighed, secretly happy in her heart.

As time went by, Lu Ming gradually became more confident in Su Wan's company. He began to take the initiative to participate in various activities and make new friends, and Su Wan also felt the changes in Lu Ming in the process.

"Thank you, Su Wan, it's a real pleasure to work with you." Lu Ming said at a work summary meeting, with gratitude in his eyes.

"I also enjoy working with you. We support each other and make this project go more smoothly." Su Wan responded with a smile, her heart full of satisfaction.

In this interaction, the relationship between the two gradually warmed up. Lu Ming began to actively share details of his life, and Su Wan gradually opened up her heart and shared her aspirations and dreams for the future.

One night, Su Wan and Lu Ming were working overtime in the office. As their work was drawing to a close, Lu Ming suddenly asked, "Su Wan, if one day we were no longer colleagues, would you feel bad?"

"I think, no matter what the future holds, our friendship will always exist." Su Wan answered firmly, with a hint of anticipation in her heart.

"I think so too." Lu Ming smiled slightly, with a hint of warmth in his eyes.

Through these exchanges, the two began to pay more attention to each other's feelings. Lu Ming gradually realized that the shadow of the past did not mean that he could not pursue happiness, but rather made him cherish the people around him more.

One night, Lu Ming asked Su Wan to go to the movies together. Before the movie started, Lu Ming said, "Su Wan, I want to tell you that my past experiences have taught me to cherish every moment of the present."

"Me too. My past experiences have made me understand how precious love and trust are." Su Wan responded, her heart full of resonance.

At that moment, their hearts were invisibly drawn closer, and their mutual trust and understanding deepened their relationship. Lu Ming no longer avoided it, but faced his own heart, willing to face the challenges of the future with Su Wan.

As time goes by, Su Wan and Lu Ming's relationship becomes closer and closer, and their hearts continue to blend. They understand that their past experiences have made them stronger, and that there will be more possibilities waiting for them to explore in their future lives.

In the process, their feelings gradually sublime and become an indispensable part of each other's lives. They understand that only by working together can they welcome a better tomorrow.