How many loves can be relived in the story of a devoted CEO pursuing his wife?

"Boom—!"

Just as Liu Sisi was about to say something to him, the scorching weather suddenly changed color, and thunder roared.

She woke up with a start, and what she saw was a magnified handsome face, but it didn't belong to the man in her dream.

The man blocked out a large portion of the light, and the sky behind him was also dark and gloomy.

The raindrops falling from the sky dampened Liu Sisi's delicate face. She felt as if her eyes were already soaked.

"Brother Li, how come you... are here?" Suddenly a gust of wind blew up, scattering her voice. Liu Sisi instinctively raised her hand to cover her eyes.

The next second, she was lifted up by the man, but her legs, which had been bent over for so long, couldn't adjust. The numbness and soreness caused her to lose her balance and fall directly into Li Songze's arms.

"Ah~!"

Li Songze helped her spin around twice, swerving to the center of the pavilion. Liu Sisi snapped out of her surprise and turned to look at their original spot, now soaked by the torrential rain.

She secretly breathed a sigh of relief and quickly stepped out of Li Songze's embrace. Looking down, she joked self-reproachfully, "Thank you, thanks to Brother Li, otherwise I would have been a drowned rat."

Outside the pavilion, dark clouds loomed overhead, and thunder rumbled.

The big tree was swaying back and forth in the strong wind, and the fallen mineral water bottles rolled forlornly on the stone bench.

The rain poured down, and everything outside was shrouded in mist.

This must be what they mean by "the weather is unpredictable," right?

One second the sun was shining brightly under a clear blue sky. People were enjoying a moment of lazy tranquility in the afternoon.

The next moment, we were engulfed in a breathtaking thunderstorm.

Li Songze looked at the tear tracks at the corners of her eyes, a hint of heartache in his gaze. "Why are you crying?"

He had been with her for almost half an hour, without disturbing her peaceful sleep. He simply admired her serene and beautiful sleeping face, and although he hadn't done anything, he felt an inexplicable sense of contentment.

In the end, her face grew increasingly pale. Even her thick, slightly curled eyelashes glistened with moisture, and then two streams of clear tears flowed down her cheeks without warning.

Her sorrow touched Li Songze's heartstrings, and he recalled the first time he met her.

She smiled so beautifully then, so innocent and genuine. He fell in love at first sight, and upon seeing her again, he was completely captivated.

Is she being mistreated or unhappy by Lin Xuedong's side now?

"Really? How could that be? No, it's probably just rainwater." Liu Sisi was a little confused, having just woken up and then suddenly startled. Her porcelain-white cheeks were still flushed, and she raised her hands to rub her face, then chuckled softly. "You must have seen wrong."

Li Songze pursed his lips, not exposing her.

To avoid embarrassment, she looked away. Looking at the rain and mist outside, her delicate brows furrowed. "Oh dear! Why did it suddenly start raining so heavily?"

How long will this strait last? It's worrying.

"It should be a short shower, it'll be fine in a bit." The man's deep, resonant voice was pleasant to hear, putting Liu Sisi at ease.

"Mmm." She smiled and nodded.

The rain, mixed with the wind, grew stronger and stronger, and the edges of the pavilion were almost completely soaked. Only the stone platform in the center remained untouched.

Left with no other choice, they sat on the stone platform. Supporting themselves with their hands, they swung their legs and waited quietly for the rain to stop.

The two sat side by side, watching the wind and rain together. The scene was beautiful, but unfortunately, their thoughts were different.

The man wished time could slow down so he could fully savor the wonderful thrill of having her by his side.

The woman, however, felt that the sudden storm brought many inconveniences and wanted the rain to stop and the sun to shine as soon as possible.

Liu Sisi felt she needed to talk about something to pass the time. "Where's An Ran?"

"She's back on set; there's an urgent matter to attend to," he said casually.

"Oh, that's a pity. So why did you come to me?" She was quite curious, as this place was rather secluded.

"I don't know either, I just found it as I walked." Li Songze shrugged, glanced at her sideways, and gave her a half-smile. "I just realized you were slacking off here."

"Haha, why do I always embarrass myself in front of you? It makes me seem so stupid." Liu Sisi covered her face with her hands, trying to hide her embarrassment with a smile.

"Hehe." Li Songze smiled but remained silent.

She seems to care quite a bit about how she behaves in front of me; well, it's better than being completely indifferent.

Liu Sisi peeked through her fingers at the laughing man. His clean, handsome face was radiant with a genuine smile, his eyes crinkling. Fine, delicate wrinkles at the corners of his eyes added to his mature charm.

She let go of his hand, tilted her head, and stared at him blankly, not knowing whether to laugh or cry. "Is it that funny?"

"Hmm." Li Songze stopped laughing and raised his handsome eyebrows. He gazed at her, his deep eyes flashing with an emotion that Liu Sisi couldn't understand.

Liu Sisi stared at him for a few seconds, then decided against it. He was too sophisticated. It was too cryptic for a little girl like her to understand at a glance.

So, she pursed her lips and said, "Fortunately, we won't have much contact in the future, so I won't become a laughing stock for you."

"Who said that? Aren't you going to consider remote work?" Li Songze felt a surge of anxiety, and his attitude instantly turned cold again.

"Heh, how could I, with my clumsy hands, dare to delay Brother Li's big project?" Liu Sisi laughed self-deprecatingly, her two straight little legs swinging naturally as she spoke casually.

"Then you need to practice even more and make up for your shortcomings with diligence." Li Songze raised his eyes, his face expressionless. He stared at her with a sense of certainty and an invisible intimidation, his tone like that of someone reprimanding an unqualified employee.

"..." Liu Sisi was surprised, blinking her eyes, her gaze somewhat dazed, unable to react for a moment.

Seeing her bewildered expression, Li Songze couldn't help but chuckle. He leaned closer, his dark, bright eyes fixed on her shifting gaze, and pursed his lips, saying, "Scared?"

For some reason, when he moved so close, Liu Sisi instinctively wanted to move away. She felt a sense of helplessness and panic, as if she had been seen through.

She unconsciously clenched her fists and forced a dry laugh. "No, haha. It was a great opportunity given to me by Brother Li, and I am extremely honored."

"Don't you modern women always say that you need your own career to feel secure? Remote work won't be too restrictive and will be a great work experience." He gave a slight smirk, speaking casually.

"Hmm." Liu Sisi nodded. She wasn't sure if it was just her imagination, but she felt that something had changed about Li Songze.

Li Songze shifted his posture. With his long legs, he slid forward, his slender legs dangling to the ground. He crossed his legs, clasped his arms, squinted at the rain and mist outside the pavilion, and said calmly, "When can I start work?"

"Huh?" Liu Sisi choked. She had promised Lin Xuedong to take good care of himself and that they would continue their baby-making mission when he returned. Thinking of this, she couldn't help but blush, realizing that she still missed him quite a bit.

"Brother Li, I just finished my shift and haven't had a proper rest yet." She swallowed hard, glanced at Li Songze, and made up an excuse about needing to rest.

Li Songze didn't turn around. After a moment of silence, he asked again, "Around when will you be ready to rest?"

"..." Liu Sisi stared wide-eyed. What was going on? She had a slight feeling that he was watching her, and her palms involuntarily started to sweat.

After a long pause, she stammered, "I...I don't know. It might...take a while."

Li Songze did not respond, but simply watched the wind and rain quietly, seemingly lost in thought, yet remaining silent.

He didn't want to push her too hard, but after today, he wouldn't be able to find a reason to contact her. So, after all that, he still needed Ren Anran's help in the short term to strike up a conversation with her and meet her.

After a moment, he nodded. His expression softened, and he smiled gently. "Yes, it was my oversight. Perhaps we can talk again later."

Liu Sisi stiffened slightly. Why did he insist on her working for him?

What to do? I'm stuck in a dilemma, neither going up nor down. It's really awkward.

She blinked, sighed softly, and said, "Okay."

Li Songze smiled inwardly again, glancing sideways at Liu Sisi with a meaningful look in his eyes. "If you're worried about A Dong, we can sign a confidentiality agreement. You'll be in charge of planning and following up on the details of the 5G Smart City project with Songke. You won't even need to show your face to participate."

Can one participate without showing their face?

Liu Sisi frowned, still not quite understanding.

“Come to my office sometime next month, and I’ll explain the procedures for weightlifting to you,” he added.

Liu Sisi bit her upper lip. Undeniably, the temptation was quite strong. She was, after all, a diligent, studious, and ambitious student.

Besides, who is Li Songze? He's her idol! Following her, she's sure to learn some skills.

but…….

Suddenly, Lin Xuedong's bitter smile and expectant eyes flashed through his mind. If he were in Lin Xuedong's position and from his perspective, he certainly wouldn't have been happy to switch jobs to Songke.

But Lin was busy cultivating Zeng Ziyan; how could he possibly have time for himself?

As for having a baby, that's not something that can be done overnight.

After thinking for a while, she still couldn't refuse; reason prevailed over passion. So, biting her lip, she nodded and said, "Alright, then thank you for your appreciation, Brother Li."

Li Songze's deep black eyes were always on her face, taking in every subtle expression.

Her face, free of makeup, was fresh and clean, flushed with the rosy glow of sleep, exuding a delicate elegance with a touch of playfulness. Her eyes were clear and bright, captivating the eye.

"Brother Li?" Liu Sisi couldn't figure out what he meant by staring at her without saying anything.

Li Songze smiled, raised an eyebrow, and said casually, "I'm thinking about how much salary I should pay you."

She didn't think she was that valuable, that the CEO himself had to poach her and negotiate her price. Ultimately, it was only because of Lin Xuedong's influence that he treated her so well.

Not intending to continue, she gave a faint smile and looked away. Seeing that the rain showed no sign of stopping, she began to feel anxious.

We can't just stay stuck together like this forever.

I took out my phone and checked the time; it was almost six o'clock.

Liu Sisi frowned, then changed the subject, her expression filled with worry. "Brother Li, it's almost dark. Shouldn't we think of a way to get back?"

"What ideas do you have?" He looked up at his watch, glanced at the time, and asked.

"Huh?" Liu Sisi paused, asking about the idea. Shouldn't he be more capable?

She scratched her head, looking embarrassed. "Or, or could you ask An Ran for help? Have her send someone over to meet us?"

"It's already being arranged; someone will be here in half an hour." He glanced at her indifferently, then looked out of the pavilion.

As dusk settled, her eyes shone brightly. He was afraid that if he stared at her for too long, he wouldn't be able to suppress the urge to hold her.

"Oh." Liu Sisi tilted her head. When did he arrange this? He really is incredibly resourceful!