"You and A-Dong used to be lovers."

After a long pause, Li Songze pursed his lips, and although he was very reluctant, he still told her in a gentle tone.

boom----!

Liu Sisi was so shocked that she stared blankly, her body suddenly stiffening.

Her heart, which had been pounding, suddenly skipped two beats. Apart from her eyelids trembling uncontrollably, she seemed to feel nothing.

At that moment, she felt as if she had been thrust into a vacuum. All the sounds around her turned into a buzzing noise, and her mind went completely blank.

How could she have gotten involved with Lin Xuedong? That's impossible!

He and I barely interacted... so what about Lin Lan? Why did she flee to Paris? Was it because of my involvement?!

Countless questions rained down on her like a hailstorm. Her blood, carrying her body temperature, drained away rapidly, and the coldness and stiffness of her body made Liu Sisi tremble uncontrollably.

Her face turned deathly pale, even her lips suddenly lost their color. She didn't know what her expression was like, but it certainly wasn't calm.

I can't believe I once had a relationship with Lin Xuedong!!!

Why "in the past"? As Huang Minqiu said, was it because he was getting engaged, so she chose to withdraw?

She left the Lin family in just a few months.

Lin Lan went to Paris.

The engagement between Lin Xuedong and Zeng Ziyan is too complicated.

Suddenly, the image of that figure standing in front of the balcony railing flashed before her eyes. So dejected, so sorrowful, and her own reaction was so unusual.

A mix of tension, reluctance, and unwillingness filled my heart, along with an indescribable inner turmoil.

Could it be... that my past self, before losing my memory, still harbored deep feelings for him and couldn't let go?

Lin Xuedong, Lin Xuedong......

Those deep, ink-black eyes held an unfathomable depth, yet seemed to ripple with an overwhelming sadness.

So, he loves himself, and is equally reluctant to part with himself?

But she couldn't accept it!

She couldn't possibly ruin Lin Lan's long-cherished wish. Nor would she shamelessly steal her best friend's man!

If that's the case, then she'd rather forget all the things that hurt others' feelings. She'd want to be innocent, unburdened, and never bother them again.

The surrounding air seemed to drop to zero degrees Celsius all of a sudden, and a heavy, suffocating feeling swept over me.

Then everything went black, just before she became dizzy. Liu Sisi's swaying body fell into a warm and comforting embrace.

"Sisi... wake up. It's alright, wake up quickly." In a flash, Li Songze leaped up and pounced on her seat. He held Liu Sisi in his arms, letting the woman lean against him. He pressed his fingers firmly on her philtrum, repeatedly urging her to wake up.

Xing Yi nervously took out his phone, looked at them, and hesitated whether to call 120.

The man's fingers were a bit too strong, making Liu Sisi's nose sting. Her tightly closed brows furrowed, and glistening tears welled up in the corners of her eyes.

"Sisi!" Li Songze and Xing Yi called out beside her. She moved her lips and let out a soft moan. "Mmm..."

It felt as if a light feather had brushed against his heart, sending shivers down his spine to his extremities. The tingling sensation throughout his body made Li Songze stiffen.

He released his fingers from the acupressure points and looked at the woman in his arms. Her long, curled eyelashes trembled slightly, and her weightless, delicate body made his heart race.

A suspicious flush rose to his handsome face, and his breathing became slightly labored. He looked away and, in a hoarse voice, ordered Xing Yi, "Go pour me a glass of warm water."

Xing Yi paused for a moment, his expression becoming more serious, and he felt even more uneasy.

Because he could sense the man's reactions and desires. He had every reason to believe that if he hadn't been there, the man would have definitely shown his true colors.

He pursed his lips, then glanced again at the dizzy woman. Xing Yi sighed softly, poured a glass of warm water on the coffee table, and handed it to her. "Here, be careful she doesn't choke."

Li Songze glared at him, then took the warm water and held it to Liu Sisi's lips. He continued calling to the woman, his voice gentle as water. "Sisi, wake up, a sip of warm water will do the trick."

Xing Yi was so shocked that his eyes almost popped out. He stared at the tenderness with which the man was protecting the woman, speechless for a long time.

"Hmm?" Feeling the warmth on her lips, Liu Sisi slowly opened her eyes. Her blurred vision allowed her to see only two tall figures surrounding her.

"Open your mouth first, drink some warm water, you're alright now, wake up quickly."

A low, husky voice sounded above her head, swirling into her ears. Liu Sisi instinctively responded, taking a small sip of warm water and blinking hard. "President Li...?"

Looking down into the blankness in her dark eyes, Li Songze's heart skipped a beat. He licked his lips, suppressing his inner turmoil, and helped her sit up straight.

He cleared his throat and replied, "You just fainted."

"Dizzy?" As her mind gradually cleared, Liu Sisi looked at Li Songze in astonishment.

Seeing that his expression was calm and normal, and he didn't seem to notice anything amiss, I felt much relieved. Otherwise, waking up in his arms just now would have felt too awkward and embarrassing.

Her gaze shifted to Xing Yi's handsome face, meeting his probing eyes. Liu Sisi lowered her brows slightly, a little embarrassed, and said self-deprecatingly, "Sorry! Did I scare you?"

Xing Yi glanced at her and Li Songze, the latter looking straight ahead with his eyes downcast, appearing every inch the gentleman, which made Xing Yi inwardly sneer.

He coughed twice, pressing his fist to his lips, signaling the man to tone it down. He then teased Liu Sisi, "No, but if you don't wake up soon, I'm afraid I'll have to carry you to the hospital."

Liu Sisi blushed instantly, subconsciously shifting her position to create some distance between herself and Li Songze. She turned her head, looked up at him, and smiled gratefully. "Mr. Li, I was rude just now, thank you."

Her politeness and aloofness, in Li Songze's eyes, were like a bucket of cold water extinguishing his heart-fluttering feelings.

He glanced at the woman, the burning desire in his eyes perfectly concealed, and asked in a casual and natural tone, "No, how are you feeling now? Is there anything else you want to know?"

Liu Si thought for a moment, then shook his head.

Since they've already broken up, let it go. She had no desire to dwell on the emotional entanglements.

Since it's all forgotten now, there's no regret. Life goes on, so let everything go with the wind.

"No need." She exhaled a breath and spoke calmly.

Xing Yi frowned. Was Liu Sisi's reluctance to talk about the past an escape from it, or a complete disregard for Lin Xuedong?

He glanced at Li Songze and saw that the guy also seemed to be deep in thought. As a friend, he felt a strange sense of worry about the current situation.

The three remained silent for about a minute.

Finally, Liu Sisi's voice broke the silence. "Mr. Li, I'm sorry. I'm a little tired today, so I'll take my leave now."

After saying that, she composed herself, picked up her bag, and stood up from her seat.

Li Songze and Xing Yi also stood up and said in unison, "We'll take you back..."

The former was worried about her and couldn't bear to part with her. His concerned gaze fell on her face, making Liu Sisi feel as if she had been warmed by the flickering torchlight, and her heart was filled with warmth.

The latter, however, had a hazy, dreamy look in his eyes, with a hint of mockery and wickedness, as if he wanted to dig something out of himself.

"No need, you two are busy. I'll take the bus myself. I need to get some rest when I get back and get myself in order so I can start work officially tomorrow." She smiled at them both, maintaining her composure.

Although she didn't know if her awkward position would affect her job prospects at Songke, since she had agreed, she had to put aside past grievances and focus on doing her job well.

Liu Si wanted to ensure that she wouldn't feel inferior to them.

"At least let the driver take you back." Li Songze conceded, knowing he couldn't push too hard.

Liu Sisi grinned, revealing her neat, bright white teeth, her smile innocent and somewhat childlike. "Really, no need. I'm not a child anymore..."

Li Songze was once again touched by her innocent smile. If you're willing... I really want to spoil you like my little princess.

He stared at her, momentarily flustered. His Adam's apple bobbed involuntarily, and he could clearly hear himself swallowing, along with his pounding heartbeat.

Unfortunately, the timing wasn't right. Out of the corner of his eye, he glanced at Xing Yi, who was watching the show from the sidelines, and said helplessly, "Then be careful on your way back, and send me a message when you get back."

When she's not around, he misses her, his thoughts shifting from faint to deep longing.

Now that she's here, he wants to interact with her and be close to her. But unexpectedly, he's been captivated and utterly charmed.

My greedy heart couldn't be contained. I wanted to keep her by my side every moment, and I couldn't help it.

Liu Sisi straightened her back, gladly accepting his concern. He was like an older brother, without the airs of a big boss, and it was quite comfortable to be around him.

He nodded and said, "Okay, then, Mr. Li, Mr. Xing, goodbye."

"Sisi, see you tomorrow." Xing Yi waved to her, then crossed his legs again and leaned back lazily on the sofa.

After Liu Sisi left, Xing Yi handed the man a cigarette and lit it.

He didn't say anything, just sat on the sofa smoking.

After finishing his cigarette, Xing Yi stubbed it out. He glanced at the dazed man, his thin lips twitching slightly, and pondered for a moment. "She's A-Dong's woman."

"They broke up for good."

"..." With so many women in the world, does he really need to? Doesn't he feel uncomfortable?

Xing Yi sighed, unusually serious in front of a man. "In the end, we're all brothers, so why do you have to be like this..."

"I didn't steal or rob. Now that we've broken up, I have the opportunity and right to pursue you." Li Songze exhaled a smoke ring lightly, his face calm and composed, speaking as if it were the most natural thing in the world.

Xing Yi chuckled, exasperated by his infatuated expression. Was it really necessary? "What if the other person still has feelings for you?"

He was a grown man with status and position. Old Mrs. Wen arranged things for him, but he leisurely ignored them, preferring to keep a mistress.

How come Liu Sisi fell for her?

Does the grass near one's nest, or a friend's wife, smell especially good?

Li Songze paused, his deep black eyes turning to the window.

The light of the setting sun still warms the heart, captivating all who behold it and immersing themselves in the infinite beauty of the moment.

"Do you think Sisi can endure that kind of injustice? Anyway, I just feel sorry for her. At worst, she can compete fairly with Adong." He pursed his thin lips, his tone calm, revealing no emotion, but his eyes were incredibly firm.

"..." Xing Yi was also speechless.

Ugh, Lin Xuedong is really a jerk.

He only hoped that things wouldn't get too tense between the brothers.

Looking at the composed man, she had several words on the tip of her tongue, but she never uttered them.

The bonds of friendship remain, and we still have many collaborative projects in hand.

They weren't young, impetuous kids with hotheads.

We should act within our capabilities and prioritize the overall situation.

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