After the divorce, the CEO knelt down every night begging for remarriage.

The jewelry gala held today was originally scheduled to take place a month ago, but because Lin Zhi, who received the highest honor, was nearing her due date, the organizers postponed it by more than a month so that Lin Zhi would not have any regrets.

Lin Zhi attached great importance to this grand event, and specially wore a dress of her own design and the latest jewelry from her brand company that has not yet been released to the market.

When walking the red carpet, all the reporters were scrambling to be the first to photograph Lin Zhi's new products in order to get the highest number of views and discussion.

However, the organizers deliberately arranged for Lin Zhi to appear last.

After waiting for more than an hour, Lin Zhi finally appeared.

The flashes went off all at once.

The diamond jewelry around Lin Zhi's neck sparkled brilliantly, just like her tonight, dazzling and adorable.

Reporters all wanted to be the first to interview Lin Zhi, but the organizers deliberately separated them and did not arrange any interviews, wanting to save the most important speech for the awards ceremony.

Lin Zhi understood the organizer's intention. She simply gave an apologetic gesture to the reporters who had come for her and then stepped inside.

She was seated next to the president of the jewelry guild.

As soon as they sat down, Chairman Qi said to Lin Zhi, "Congratulations, Lin Zhi, on winning the Best Designer of the Year award. The organizing committee unanimously voted for you, and you truly deserve it."

Lin Zhi was a little embarrassed. Her original plan was to spend three years to reach the highest position in the domestic jewelry industry. She never expected that she would reach the peak that was previously out of reach after nearly a year of hard work.

She was overjoyed to have achieved her first small goal.

She humbly said, "Thank you for your kindness, seniors. If it weren't for the good environment you laid out for me, I wouldn't have been able to gain your recognition so quickly."

Upon hearing this official statement, Chairman Qi showed a satisfied expression.

Lin Zhi finally breathed a sigh of relief.

She increasingly felt that she was becoming more and more like Li Tingze in her way of doing things.

When you're navigating the complexities of society, you definitely have to learn to be tactful and diplomatic.

Otherwise, being stubborn will only lead you into a dead end.

Shen Mubai was also invited to the ceremony and sat next to Lin Zhi.

As soon as he sat down, he handed a gift box to Lin Zhi and said with a gentle smile, "Zhi'er, congratulations on receiving such a high honor. It shows that everyone in the jewelry industry in the country unanimously recognizes your talent."

Lin Zhi accepted the gift box and opened it in front of Shen Mubai. Inside was a custom-made watch that cost a lot of money. Although her name was not directly engraved on the dial, it could be seen from different angles, making it a very thoughtful gift.

She looked at Shen Mubai with deep emotion, feeling boundless affection for her good friend.

All she hopes for now is that her friendship with Shen Mubai can last.

Even if her thoughts are somewhat selfish.

The surprises didn't stop there. Before the awards ceremony began, Jiang Nan also appeared. Although he wasn't next to Lin Zhi, he was right behind her. When Jiang Nan gently patted her shoulder, she turned around, full of surprise.

So he asked, "Mr. Jiang, why are you back?"

Jiang Nan handed Lin Zhi a box and said with a smile, "Congratulations."

Lin Zhi was stunned for a moment, and before she could take the gift box, Jiang Nan stuffed it into her hands.

As if afraid she would refuse.

Lin Zhi smiled slightly: "Don't worry, I will definitely cherish the congratulatory gift you gave me."

Jiang Nan's little scheme was exposed, and she gave an awkward laugh.

Lin Zhi blinked and asked, "You still haven't answered my question?"

Jiang Nan said truthfully, "When I learned that you were the winner of this year's Designer of the Year award, I made a special trip back to witness you receive the highest honor in the jewelry industry. I wanted to be there for you at your most important moment."

These words left Lin Zhi somewhat at a loss for words.

She knew how he felt about her.

But she couldn't reciprocate this love.

Therefore, she wouldn't keep Jiang Nan hanging and make him wait in vain.

So he said, "Mr. Jiang, I'm sorry, I..."

Jiang Nan naturally understood what she wanted to say, and he immediately stopped her, saying, "I am attending as a friend, just like President Shen. I am willing to be your friend for life, unless you want to develop a relationship with me beyond friendship. Before that, you and I are just friends."

Having said all that, Lin Zhi didn't say anything more.

Perhaps, pure friendship can truly exist between men and women.

After all, once Shen Mubai understood her feelings, he never took any further contact than that of friends. The two always remained friends and never did anything inappropriate.

She gave a slight twitch of her lips and agreed to Jiang Nan's suggestion.

Jiang Nan gifted her a pair of paintbrushes, from her favorite brand.

They truly are kindred spirits; even their gifts resonate deeply.

The awards ceremony officially began, and the organizers specially arranged a fashion show to showcase Lin Zhi's new products, causing their popularity to soar to the top of the trending searches once again.

Some people online even said that this ceremony was held specifically for Lin Zhi and was unfair to the other winners.

Those who support Lin Zhi countered that even if the event was held for Lin Zhi, it was because Lin Zhi deserved it.

The two sides argued fiercely, keeping the brand's popularity at number one.

This is more intense and genuine than spending money to buy popularity.

Just as Lin Zhi was about to go on stage, Li Tingze arrived at the scene.

He wasn't involved in the jewelry industry. When the jewelry guild contacted the Li Group, the person in charge directly declined the guild's invitation, so much so that Li Tingze didn't even have a seat when he arrived at the event.

Li Tingze stood to the side, his sharp eyes fixed on his assistant.

The assistant immediately called the secretary in charge of this matter. The secretary hesitated for a long time before finally revealing that Li Tingze had never attended before, so he had refused to attend again this year.

Unexpectedly, Lin Zhi won an award this year, leaving Li Tingze without a seat when he arrived at the venue.

Li Tingze was furious and immediately ordered his assistant to fire the secretary in charge.

It was a major accident, and there was no compensation offered. If they wanted to resist, according to the terms of the contract, they would have to pay the Li Group a large sum of compensation.

The secretary knew she had made a mistake and had no complaints. She only asked the assistant to say a few good words for her to Li Tingze so that she wouldn't be fired.

Seeing that Li Tingze was in a fit of anger, the assistant didn't dare to take any risks and quickly hung up the phone.

The assistant spotted a familiar face in the front row and contacted the boss's assistant, hoping he could do Li Tingze a favor and give up the seat.

The other party readily agreed and immediately stood up, gesturing for Li Tingze to come over.

Li Tingze's complexion improved slightly.

Li Tingze shook hands with him, and the two exchanged blows.

As soon as he sat down, he noticed that Jiang Nan and Shen Mubai were already seated, right next to Lin Zhi.

At this moment, Lin Zhi went on stage to accept the award. When she gave her thank-you speech, she specifically mentioned Shen Mubai and Jiang Nan, saying that with their help, she was able to stand on the highest podium so quickly.

They made no mention of Li Tingze, however.

He was a lifesaver for her; without the money he gave her, Lin Zhi's brand wouldn't have developed so rapidly.

Why didn't she mention him at all?

Jealousy instantly filled my chest.

Lin Zhi stepped off the stage and discovered that Li Tingze was sitting next to her, several seats away.

Li Tingze originally wanted to keep Lin Zhi sitting next to him, but Lin Zhi ignored his invitation and went straight back to her seat.

The assistant whispered in his ear, "Mr. Li, you didn't come empty-handed, did you? I saw two gift boxes next to Madam's seat, which are most likely congratulatory gifts from President Shen and Mr. Jiang to Madam."

Upon hearing this, Li Tingze's expression darkened even further.

He couldn't quite describe the feeling in his heart; he felt like he had lost again.

Not only were they late for the awards ceremony, but they also failed to prepare a congratulatory gift.

Is Lin Zhi going to be disappointed in her again?

The assistant quickly suggested, "I'll arrange for someone to prepare a gift right now, so that you can deliver it to your wife when the awards ceremony ends."

Li Tingze gently shook his head: "Forget it, it wasn't a gift I personally chose. Lin Zhi will know at a glance. Even if she doesn't know at the time, if she finds out later, the effect will only be counterproductive and worse. It was my fault for not preparing, and I will apologize to her and make it up to her."

The assistant didn't dare to say anything more, but in her heart, she felt that not giving her anything made Lin Zhi feel even more that Shen Mubai and Jiang Nan were the ones who truly cared about her.

As they were leaving, Li Tingze immediately rushed to Lin Zhi's side.

He took Lin Zhi's hand and whispered, "Zhi'er, I'm sorry I'm late. I didn't prepare a gift in advance. Let's have dinner together tonight. Give me a chance to make it up to you, okay?"

He spoke very sincerely and his attitude in admitting his mistake was very good.

Lin Zhi gently withdrew her hand and replied softly, "I have plans to have a celebration party with my colleagues and President Jiang tonight, so let's reschedule for another day."

"But I..."

"Mr. Li, perhaps you can join the party too, since you also own shares."

Li Tingze naturally had to attend; he had to keep a close eye on Lin Zhi to prevent Shen Mubai and Jiang Nan from taking advantage of the situation.

As he left, he gave Jiang Nan a warning look.

Jiang Nan laughed easily, walked to his side, and reminded him, "Brother Tingze, you shouldn't have said those things just now. Saying them will only make your wife feel that you don't value her."

Only after hearing the title "sister-in-law" did Li Tingze give Jiang Nan a friendly look.

He didn't respond, but instead frowned, pondering how to make amends for the mistakes he had already made.

……

The celebration party was held at the largest hotel owned by the Li family.

Originally, they had booked a second-tier private room, but after Li Tingze arrived, he immediately changed it to the highest-tier SVIP suite.

Inside, there's a road for both dining and entertainment.

The employees all praised the boss's brother-in-law for his generosity, which broadened their horizons.

Everyone had a great time eating and playing.

Everyone kept praising Li Tingze for being handsome and good to Lin Zhi, which cheered up Li Tingze's gloomy mood.

Halfway through, Lin Zhi felt a little uncomfortable and got up to go to the restroom.

Li Tingze immediately jogged after her and waited for her at the door.

As soon as Lin Zhi came out of the restroom, she bumped into his arms.

Li Tingze held her tightly in his arms, his lips close to her ear, and whispered, "Wife, please forgive me? I really know I was wrong. I promise it won't happen again. Whatever compensation you want, just say the word, and I will definitely satisfy you."

Lin Zhi reached out and pushed his chest, complaining, "There are so many people here, don't do this. We haven't remarried yet, so you're not allowed to call me wife."

Li Tingze hugged her tighter: "Wife, let's remarry."

As he spoke, he lowered his head to kiss her lips.

She immediately dodged away.

They are not married yet, and it is extremely inappropriate for them to be hugging and kissing.

Since the kiss didn't happen, Li Tingze immediately said, "I promise I will love you well, and our Bao'er too."

Lin Zhi almost burst out laughing when she saw his embarrassed expression.

She thought to herself, even the aloof and superior Li Tingze has a day when he has to humble himself and beg her for forgiveness.

So, he deliberately said, "Sorry, but I think my younger brother is younger and stronger..."

These words greatly shocked Li Tingze.

Ignoring everything else, he pinned Lin Zhi against the wall and, despite her resistance, forcefully kissed her lips, giving her no chance to resist.

He kissed her until he was almost done.

He finally let go, and whispered suggestively in her ear, "You didn't say that last night..."

While speaking, he didn't forget to touch her neck with his hand.

Lin Zhi trembled instantly.

Her mind replayed the intimate moments she had with Li Tingze while she was drunk last night.

She was immediately filled with regret.

Is it too late for her to regret it now?

He forced himself to say, "I was drunk last night. We're both adults, and this isn't our first time. We just got drunk and messed things up. Forget about last night."

Li Tingze refused, pressing Lin Zhi down tightly, and for the first time showed a pitiful expression: "You got drunk and forced yourself on me, and now you're not going to take responsibility, are you?"

Lin Zhi stared wide-eyed in disbelief, unable to believe that Li Tingze would say such a thing.

Pointing incredulously at himself, he asked, "I... take responsibility for you? Are you serious?"