The mysterious CEO's endless pampering

At this moment, the understated yet luxurious office was completely silent.

Li Zhanting was dressed in an expensive, handmade suit, sitting meticulously in a chair. His handsome face was filled with gloom and coldness, like a ruthless killer devoid of any emotion.

It seems that no matter the reason, anyone who offends him is doomed to die.

Under Li Zhanting's cold gaze, the tightly closed door was forcefully pushed open.

He wanted to see who had the audacity to come and go as they pleased in his office. It seemed he needed to replace all the bodyguards who were guarding him!

Shen Yanran had no idea that Li Zhanting had thought so much in just a few seconds. She just wanted Li Zhanting to have a hot dinner as soon as possible, so she took the initiative to push the door open.

Li Zhanting's icy gaze swept over her, and Shen Yanran was slightly startled. She rarely saw him look at her like that. "Did I disturb your work?"

When Li Zhanting saw that the person who came was Shen Yanran, the icy coldness in his eyes vanished in an instant, replaced by a rare gentleness, and he said in a deep voice, "Hmm."

Shen Yanran's lips twitched slightly. Did he have to be so disrespectful? She had come here to offer him comfort, after all.

"I'm really sorry to bother you, President Li, while you're working." Shen Yanran gripped the insulated lunchbox she had brought even tighter, suddenly feeling a little reluctant to give it to him.

Li Zhanting put down the documents in his hand. His deep, ocean-like eyes had already noticed what she was holding, but he still asked, knowing the answer already, "Why are you here?"

Shen Yanran smiled calmly, "Isn't he your good secretary? He specifically told me that you would be working late tonight and wouldn't be able to eat on time, worried that your body wouldn't be able to handle it. And the new apartment he found is so close to your company. If I don't do something to come over, wouldn't I be letting down his good intentions?"

Li Zhanting's deep, charming voice carried a hint of dissatisfaction as he said, "So you mean you won't come if he doesn't tell you?"

"Of course not. Even if Secretary Xu didn't say anything, I would still come. After all, you're my husband. I can't let you work on an empty stomach..." Shen Yanran realized what she had just said after finishing the last sentence, and her face immediately turned red with embarrassment.

Then I felt a sense of relief; it turns out that saying "husband" isn't so hard after all...

This was the first time Li Zhanting had heard Shen Yanran call him "husband" on her own initiative. His dark eyes lit up immediately. "What did you just call me?"

Shen Yanran, however, pretended not to hear him and placed the insulated lunchbox in her hand on the coffee table next to her. "I put the food here. Remember to eat it."

After saying that, she turned to leave, but before she could take two steps, she was grabbed tightly by a powerful force from behind. "My dear wife, call me again. I want to hear it."

Shen Yanran was incredibly shy, so she could only make up an excuse, "Don't you have work to do? I won't bother you any longer, I'll go now."

Just as Shen Yanran's small hands touched the door, a pair of familiar hands passed by her ears and blocked the door tightly. "If you don't tell me, I won't let you leave."

Shen Yanran gently pursed her nervous lips. Did this man have to be so domineering?

She slowly turned around, meeting the man's deep, unfathomable eyes, and softly asked, "So, if I tell you, will you let me go?"

Li Zhanting's magnetic, masculine voice slowly rang out above her head, saying two words: "Speak."

Shen Yanran knew she had no chance of escaping the man's grasp today, so she took a deep breath, tiptoed slightly, and whispered two words into his ear—which was more beautiful than most others'—"Husband..."

Li Zhanting's eyes narrowed. He couldn't stand Shen Yanran like this. Right now, he didn't even want to eat; he wanted to devour Shen Yanran immediately.

After Shen Yanran finished speaking, she saw that Li Zhanting was a little stunned. Thinking that her prank had succeeded, she wanted to leave the moment she stopped walking.

But the man's strong arms tightly encircled her waist, rendering her unable to move. "Can I say you can leave now?"

Shen Yanran struggled slightly, "Li Zhanting, don't try to renege on your promise. You said you'd let me go after I told you."

Li Zhanting lowered his head slightly, pressed his face against Shen Yanran's cheek, and chuckled softly, "That's what you said, I didn't agree to it." Shen Yanran's eyes widened. How could she be so stupid as to be "deceived" by him again?

Li Zhanting didn't want to keep talking to Shen Yanran with his back turned, so he turned her around from his arms. His deep gaze was filled with a hint of doting as he said, "Alright, I won't tease you anymore. Stay and have dinner with me, okay?"

The man's suddenly softened tone made Shen Yanran unable to stay angry, even though she was really upset.

Not to mention that when she turned around, she saw that his clear black and white eyes were bloodshot, which must have been caused by not getting enough rest from staring at the computer for a long time.

Shen Yanran couldn't help but feel sorry for you and said, "Yes, I'll stay with you."

Shen Yanran made very ordinary home-style dishes, four dishes and a soup. Although they were not as exquisite and delicious as those made by the chef in the villa, they were still quite fragrant.

Li Zhanting looked at the dishes laid out in front of him, all of which Shen Yanran had made for him herself. He was even happier than if he were eating a Manchu Han Imperial Feast.

Shen Yanran sat opposite Li Zhanting, watching him slowly pick up his chopsticks and eat the food she had prepared, and felt especially happy.

She once imagined herself as a virtuous wife and loving mother, just like her mother.

Three years ago, she had just gotten engaged to Gao Yufeng. She was worried that he was working too hard and ruining his health, so she took the initiative to prepare meals and deliver them to his office.

Unexpectedly, he looked disgusted when he saw the cheap insulated lunchbox she brought. Although he agreed to accept it on the surface, he threw it into the trash can as soon as she left.

She only discovered this fact later when she accidentally saw the company's cleaning staff cleaning up the garbage, and from then on, she never cooked a meal for Gao Yufeng again.

But now that I think about it, it's a good thing Gao Yufeng didn't eat it, otherwise she really wanted to punch all the feelings she had given him out of his stomach!

Looking across at the man across from her, who was enjoying his meal immensely, she felt incredibly happy.

Moreover, good-looking people are more pleasing to the eye even when they are just eating than ordinary people. She would be satisfied just looking at him even if she didn't eat anything.

A moment later, Shen Yanran looked at the lunchbox that was gradually being eaten up, and she suddenly felt an indescribable sense of accomplishment. "How was it? Didn't the food I made taste pretty good?"

Li Zhanting nodded in satisfaction. "Hmm, not bad. It would be even better if there were some desserts after the meal."

Dessert after dinner?

How come she never noticed before that Li Zhanting was a man who loved sweets?

However, considering how hard he works, she could still grant his small request. "I didn't prepare anything today. What kind of dessert would you like? I'll make it for you next time."

"I can eat whatever I want?" A burning gaze appeared in Li Zhanting's deep eyes.

Shen Yanran didn't think much of it. While tidying up the table, she nodded and replied, "Anything is fine. If I don't know how, I can learn."

Li Zhanting's eyes darkened, and he said in a deep, enigmatic voice, "Studying is too troublesome; I prefer to eat what's readily available."

off the shelf?

Where would she find ready-made desserts for him?

Before Shen Yanran could figure out what was going on, she suddenly saw the man stride up to her with his long legs in just one step, and then his devilishly handsome face loomed in front of her.

"You..." Shen Yanran opened her mouth, but before she could utter a sound, Li Zhanting's thin, light pink lips completely silenced her.

Li Zhanting's hot breath sprayed almost entirely onto Shen Yanran's face, making her feel hot all over.

His woman was indeed sweeter and more wonderful than any dessert in the world.

Shen Yanran's clumsy kissing skills have finally improved a little. She is no longer as flustered as before, not even knowing how to breathe. Now she can slowly respond to his advances and is no longer just a passive woman.

Li Zhanting was very satisfied with Shen Yanran's progress, but he felt it wasn't enough; he wanted much more.

Shen Yanran trembled with embarrassment and quickly pulled her lips away from his. "Don't do this. This is your office. What if someone comes in later..."

Li Zhanting gently pinched her with his long fingers, as if punishing her, and said, "Don't worry, without my permission, none of them would dare to come in. Only you are so audacious as to dare to enter my office at will."

Shen Yanran felt very wronged. "How could I just come in like that? I knocked on the door."

Li Zhanting supported Shen Yanran's waist and placed her on the large sofa. A dark light shone in his deep eyes as he asked in a low voice, "Did you hear me say 'please come in'?"

Shen Yanran blinked, thought for a moment, and it seemed that she hadn't, but she still stubbornly retorted, "Then you didn't say I couldn't come in, or were you doing something shady before I came in, and you were afraid I would see it?"