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

Li Tingze arranged to meet Su and her daughter in his office.

As soon as Su Nianqing saw Li Tingze, she immediately burst into tears.

Su's mother first apologized humbly, then repeated the same old story about how difficult it was for Su Nianqing to save him and Song Ya back then. In the end, she started to morally blackmail Li Tingze, saying that Su Nianqing's body was in its current state because of saving them back then, otherwise, with Su Nianqing's talent, she would definitely have become a big star long ago.

Li Tingze had heard these words for so many years that he was already tired of them.

I just found Su's mother's babbling to be very annoying.

Perhaps she could tell he was very unhappy.

Su Nianqing tugged at her mother's hand, signaling her not to say anything more.

Su's mother finally shut her mouth.

Li Tingze raised his eyes, his cold gaze landing on Su Nianqing, and said calmly, "So... what do you want to get?"

Su Nianqing glanced at her mother.

Mother Su immediately spoke up: "Aze, if Nianqing weren't so kind and didn't want to see your marriage with Miss Lin fall apart, I wouldn't have agreed to break the promise your mother made back then. Of course, Nianqing suffered so much for you two, we can't let her suffer that pain for nothing..."

Li Tingze had no patience to listen to Su's mother's nonsense.

Long, slender fingers tapped the table.

Her voice was a few degrees colder than before: "Get to the point, I have something to do later, I don't have time."

Upon hearing this, Su's mother's expression became subtle.

A breath welled up in her throat, and she wanted to exhale, but she didn't dare to upset Li Tingze.

After all, they haven't officially returned to the Su family yet and still need to rely on Li Tingze to survive in Beijing.

"Nianqing's poor health has hindered her from showcasing her talents over the years, causing her to miss many opportunities to become a big star. Therefore, I would like to ask you to help her pave the way for a contract with Huayi Brothers to become a formal artist. And to support her for a year to ensure a smooth transition in her acting career. After a year, regardless of the outcome, you and we will have no further contact. Furthermore, we are homeless in Beijing, and we hope you can gift us a property." Su's mother spoke cautiously, observing Li Tingze's expression as she spoke. "We're only asking for this much; is that too much to ask?"

Li Tingze did not answer.

His dark eyes stared calmly at Su Nianqing.

Their silence sent chills down the spines of the Su mother and daughter.

They make such requests simply to buy themselves more time.

A lot can change in a year.

Li Tingze didn't have the patience to waste a year with them.

He said indifferently, "I can promise the rest, but a year is too long."

Su Nianqing's eyes reddened again, and she wanted to cry, but she pretended to be understanding: "Aze, it's okay. I just hope you can be happy. You don't have to pay attention to what my mother said. I will find a quiet place and die peacefully. I will also sincerely wish you and Miss Lin well."

Su's mother glared at Su Nianqing with exasperation: "Nianqing, what nonsense are you talking about? How could Aze just watch you die? After all, you are his savior. He wouldn't be so heartless."

Li Tingze chuckled and said to his assistant standing beside him, "Draft a contract as Ms. Su just said, and start counting the time from when the contract is signed."

The assistant acknowledged the order, but after taking a step, he stopped and asked, "Mr. Li, what is the contract period?"

"Three months."

Upon hearing this, Su Nianqing couldn't stop the tears from flowing.

Despite all the dissatisfaction she felt, she swallowed it all back.

We can only hope for the future.

The office door closed gently, and the entire space finally became quiet.

Li Tingze stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, gazing at the dim lights outside, feeling inexplicably empty inside.

He recalled last night when he said he would try to love her properly, Lin Zhi's expression was cold, as if it didn't matter to her whether she loved him or not.

She didn't even respond to him.

She no longer cared about him at all.

Li Tingze took out his phone and dialed Lin Zhi's number. It rang for a long time before being answered.

The noise made him frown slightly.

He asked with a stern face, "Left the hospital?"

Lin Zhi: "Mm."

The cold, indifferent word made Li Tingze feel somewhat irritated.

He patiently asked again, "Where is it?"

Lin Zhi: "Outside."

"with who?"

"..."

Lin Zhi did not answer, remaining silent.

Li Tingze waited quietly.

Her slender fingers tightened their grip on the phone.

An indescribable dull pain came from my heart.

After receiving no response for a while, he called out to her, "Lin Zhi."

"If there's nothing else, I'll hang up now."

Lin Zhi hung up the phone before he could say anything more.

Li Tingze looked at the ended call screen and slowly closed his eyes.

His five fingers involuntarily clenched into a fist.

Finding out Lin Zhi's whereabouts was incredibly easy for him.

……

The luxury car stopped in front of a coffee shop, and the eagle-eyed camera in the car window precisely located Lin Zhi's figure.

Lin Zhi sat alone in her seat, staring blankly at her phone.

His face was expressionless, revealing no emotion.

The driver hurriedly reported, "After leaving the hospital, the lady came here. She's sitting alone, only ordered a cup of coffee, and hasn't eaten anything."

Li Tingze knew that Lin Zhi often spaced out, with a sad expression on her face.

He used to think nothing of it.

Now, I desperately want to know why she is worried and for whom she is sad.

Not long after, Lin Zhi got up and left.

She had just reached the door when she saw that familiar luxury car.

She knew in her heart that Li Tingze had come to see her.

As soon as she got into the car, a deep voice rang out: "What were you thinking about just now?"

Lin Zhi didn't hide anything and answered truthfully: "My mother's birthday is in a few days. I'm thinking about whether we should celebrate it properly and have a meal together."

Li Tingze took her hand, enveloping it in his large palm. He brought his lips to her ear, inhaling her faint fragrance, and said with a hint of intoxication, "Tell me the time, and I'll have someone arrange it."

Lin Zhi wasn't used to his sudden gentleness, and her body stiffened slightly as she refused, saying, "No need to trouble yourself, I want to arrange it myself."

Li Tingze went along with her wishes.

He held her tightly in his arms: "Okay, tell me the time and place when you've made the arrangements, and I'll go with you."

Lin Zhi did not refuse again.

After all, with Li Tingze by her side, Lin Wanxin would definitely be very happy.

The two returned to their apartment and had a simple lunch.

Li Tingze was busy with official duties and left in a hurry without accompanying Lin Zhi for a lunch break.

He didn't even come home for a whole night.

Lin Zhi couldn't quite describe her feelings.

After all, I still held onto a sliver of hope after he said those words.

Reality, however, slapped her hard in the face.

Some people can utter touching words of love as soon as they open their mouths, but they forget them completely as soon as they turn their backs.

Sadly, the listeners took it seriously.