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

Li Tingze lowered his eyes and stared intently at Lin Zhi's face, but did not see the expression he wanted on her face.

His face darkened, and his tone turned cold: "Let her make a scene if she wants to. There's no need to stop her. If something really happens, send her to the hospital for emergency treatment."

In recent times, Li Tingze has come to understand the Su mother and daughter better and better.

All that fuss they've gone through is simply to get something from him.

The assistant, caught in a dilemma, cautiously reminded him, "Mr. Li, you absolutely must come this time. I think Ms. Su intends to make a big fuss, which will not only affect you, but also your wife, and even have a major impact on the Li family. After all, our cooperation with the Su family has reached a critical juncture, and the Li family has invested too much in this cooperation."

The assistant knew perfectly well that Li Tingze could have guessed what she was saying.

However, he genuinely didn't want to see any more problems arise in the relationship between Li Tingze and Lin Zhi.

He's been working so much overtime this month that he rarely goes home. His kids have been complaining, and his wife is making a fuss with him in bed.

If this continues, he really can't take it anymore.

After thinking about it for a moment, Li Tingze finally agreed.

As soon as he hung up the phone, he gently explained to Lin Zhi in his arms, "Nianqing is making a fuss again. I'll go over there first. If you don't have anything else to do, just rest at home. I'll come back later to have dinner with you. We'll also invite our mom, so we can celebrate her birthday again."

For the first time, he addressed Lin Wanxin as "our mother" instead of "your mother".

Lin Zhi felt a sharp pain in her heart.

There was no emotion or joy.

She looked into his eyes, her voice low and husky, "Li Tingze, thank you for your kindness, but there's no need for a belated birthday celebration. Go and take care of your own affairs first. If you have time to come back, we can talk about dinner later. I'm questioning everything I say to you now; I'm afraid that if I trust you completely, I'll end up..."

She didn't say the rest of her words aloud, but instead gave a cold laugh.

Li Tingze frowned, his tone turning colder: "I only broke my promise once, and you're going to sentence me to death? Even prisoners have a chance to correct their mistakes, but you insist on sending me to hell without giving me any chance?"

Lin Zhi did not answer, but looked at him indifferently.

In the end, he always managed to pin the blame on her.

He was the one who broke his promise, yet he turned around and accused her of being heartless and sentenced him to death.

Being his wife is really tough!

Lin Zhi chuckled and said, "Whatever. If you really want to celebrate my mother's birthday, go and talk to her yourself. I'll cooperate."

Li Tingze's mood soured.

Although she agreed to his proposal, she spoke with such cold indifference.

It was as if these things had nothing to do with her.

If, for example, when he asked her to come back after she brought up divorce last time, there was no light in her eyes.

This time, her eyes clearly showed that she was heartbroken.

She truly no longer loves him.

It's really sealed with cement.

Li Tingze smiled faintly and scoffed, "If you insist on treating our marriage this way, then I have no reason to force or change anything. Do whatever you want, as long as you're happy."

His tone was full of displeasure.

Lin Zhi nodded calmly, said nothing more to him, and walked out of the bedroom and downstairs.

Li Tingze stood quietly in place, watching her departing figure, his heart aching even more.

……

When Li Tingze and his assistant arrived at the residence of the Su mother and daughter, Su's mother was crying and tightly holding Li Tingze's arm, pleading, "Aze, you must persuade Nianqing. Her health has just improved, and a bright future awaits her. If she really can't think straight and leaves, I won't live either."

At this moment, facing Su's mother's tears, Li Tingze felt no pity, but rather agitation.

He walked into the bedroom, looked at Su Nianqing lying in the bathtub with blood flowing from her hand, and said in a cold and indifferent voice, "What did President Huo say?"

Upon hearing this, the assistant was stunned, unsure whether Li Tingze was asking him or Su Nianqing. He was terrified and dared not answer rashly.

Su Nianqing's eyes were swollen from crying. When she heard Li Tingze's question, she roared in heartbreak, "Tingze, how could you be so heartless? How could you leave me to face President Huo alone? He only met with us because of you. Without you, he definitely wouldn't have agreed to sign me."

"Not only that, he even verbally abused and humiliated me and my mother. He said I..."

"Waaaaah, it's all my fault, it's all my fault for being so pathetic. I don't deserve to stay by your side, I don't deserve to live."

As she spoke, she picked up a knife and slashed at her wrist.

Li Tingze did not stop him, but said calmly, "The reason why President Huo does not like you is not because I am not here. I had already spoken with President Huo's people in advance, and President Huo also agreed to take a look at your qualifications. If you are good, he will sign you immediately."

Su Nianqing stared at Li Tingze in disbelief. The sharp knife in her hand never actually went into her wrist; she just pretended to place it there. Her voice was filled with resentment: "So, you're blaming me for not being capable enough?"

“I will communicate with President Huo again. You had better keep your own thoughts to yourself. If there is a next time, even if I am accused of being ungrateful, I will never pay any attention to you and your mother. If you dare to lay a finger on my wife, I will not let you off easily.”

Li Tingze coldly uttered these words, then turned and left.

The moment the door closed, the assistant felt uneasy and asked in a low voice, "Mr. Li, what will happen to Miss Su after you treated her like this...?"

“They don’t have the guts.” Li Tingze glanced at the closed door and sneered disdainfully, “Take a taxi back yourself, I’ll drive myself.”

The assistant quickly handed over the keys.

After leaving Su Nianqing's house, Li Tingze personally drove to the bridge from the previous night.

Workers are already on site pumping water and dredging silt to search for clues.

As soon as he appeared, the person in charge came over, looking troubled, and said, "Mr. Li, the ring is too small. With such a heavy rain last night and so much mud, we really can't find the ring in a short time. Perhaps you should find someone else?"

Li Tingze stared blankly at the muddy riverbed, his face darkening.

After a long pause, he finally spoke, "Thank you for your hard work. Please send more people to expand the search area, and double the price. If you can find the ring, I will give you an additional ten million as a reward for your efforts."

The person in charge knew the task was difficult, but for the sake of the money, he felt he could continue searching. However, he still bluntly said, "Mr. Li, it's just a ring. No matter how valuable it is, it certainly won't be as much as the wages you're paying us. Why don't we just use this money to buy a new one?"

Have you bought a new one?

For the first time, Li Tingze felt a surge of sadness.

This wedding ring is the only thing that has sentimental value for him and Lin Zhi. If a new one is bought, it would mean that his five-year marriage with Lin Zhi has come to a complete end.

He didn't want to end this marriage.

He didn't leave immediately, but sat in the car, calmly watching the busy staff searching.

I so hope that I can find my wedding ring at the moment of sunset.

However, reality is cruel, and miracles have never happened.

Suddenly, he remembered that he had made an appointment with Lin Zhi and Lin Wanxin for dinner that evening. Seeing that he was running out of time, he could only step on the gas and head straight for the villa.

As soon as he entered the door, he saw Lin Wanxin sitting on the sofa in the living room with a smile on her face, trying to persuade Lin Zhi.

Clearly, Lin Zhi wasn't listening.

She caught a glimpse of Li Tingze returning out of the corner of her eye, immediately stood up, and said calmly, "You're back. Auntie has just finished cooking, let's sit down and eat together."

Li Tingze nodded slightly, his fatigue deepening the moment he saw Lin Zhi.

He didn't know how to break the ice.

Everything that needed to be said had been said, but Lin Zhi wouldn't listen to a single word.

Saying more will only be in vain.

He doesn't know how to charm women, let alone how to make Lin Zhi happy.

Lin Wanxin, however, approached Li Tingze with a smile and warmly held his hand, saying with concern, "Aze, I've already persuaded Zhi'er, and she promised to stay by your side and live a good life with you. I know you didn't do what happened yesterday intentionally, otherwise you wouldn't have invited me to your home today."

These words brought Li Tingze considerable comfort.

If only Lin Zhi had that kind of awareness.

Unfortunately……

He looked up and met Lin Zhi's cool, clear eyes.

No emotion.