How many loves can be relived in the story of a devoted CEO pursuing his wife?
Chapter 367 Explain things to Old Li
In the afternoon, A Xiao transferred Lin Xuedong to a different ward.
In the upscale VIP ward, bright light illuminated the hall.
After washing up and changing into the clothes Ah Xiao had brought, Liu Sisi sat refreshed by the hospital bed. Looking at her husband, her bright, lively eyes filled with tenderness, and her voice swelled with affection. "Are you really alright here all alone?"
Ah Xiao had already completed the discharge procedures for her, but Lin Xuedong needed to stay in the hospital for another two weeks to recuperate. She was worried about him and even more reluctant to leave him.
"I'm fine, don't worry too much." Lin Xuedong's gaze softened, and a happy smile unconsciously curved his lips. Although he was seriously injured, his heart was sweet and content.
After discussing and communicating with each other, Lin Xuedong asked her to reduce her exposure to the outside world in the short term and stay at home to wait for him.
Within half a month, he will have everything settled and explained. This includes her work, Zeng Ziyan's work, and Li Songze's work.
Liu Sisi understood that he had his own plans and arrangements. After this incident, she would no longer act impulsively.
So she agreed to cooperate with him. She hoped that once everything settled down, their lives could gradually return to normal and they could live openly and honestly.
"Alright then, take good care of yourself. I... I'll head back now." Ah Xiao was already waiting outside the door. She got up, leaned forward, and gently kissed him on the lips as she said goodbye.
Lin Xuedong nodded slightly, his tired eyes filled with reluctance. He needed to rest well, as he had to talk to Xie Zhanming later, so he had to let her go. "Think of me, okay? We can video chat tonight."
"Okay." Liu Sisi smiled, glanced at the gloomy, rainy day outside the window, and her mood suddenly became gloomy as well.
She pulled her coat tighter around herself, turned, and stepped out of the ward. She met Ah Xiao's gaze outside the door, noticing the bloodshot eyes and dark circles under his eyes.
She sighed and reluctantly advised, "Assistant Xiao, you've worked hard. I'll go back by myself."
Ah Xiao frowned slightly, shook his head, and said in a low voice, "Madam, don't worry, it won't make a difference. These are extraordinary times, and your safety is of utmost importance."
"Okay, thank you for your trouble." Liu Sisi didn't linger and left with him.
Fortunately, Ah Xiao had arranged a driver. In a low-key black Audi A8L, he could sit in the passenger seat and close his eyes to rest for a while.
Liu Sisi, sitting in the back seat, turned on her new phone. She sent a WeChat message to Xiaobai, inviting her over for dinner the next day.
Looking out the car window at the gloomy sky, it was raining heavily today and the temperature had dropped sharply.
On a weekend, pedestrians on the street were all holding umbrellas. Even with coats on, they would hunch their shoulders and hurry along, looking rather disheveled.
Recalling the harrowing events of last night, Liu Sisi felt a chill run down her spine, a lingering fear gripping her. Her affair with Lin Xuedong had ultimately dragged Li Songze into the mess.
Actually, she had intended to visit him. But she was worried that she couldn't let him continue to have fantasies.
So, she hardened her heart and avoided it, letting Lin Xuedong handle it.
Liu Sisi felt a mix of emotions regarding Li Songze's affection. This man had indeed appeared in her life repeatedly, in various ways, from the past to the present, accompanying her through one sorrowful moment after another.
He wanted to wait for an opportunity, someone willing to stay with him forever, even if it meant only being a friend, or even just a colleague.
She knew all of this.
But her heart and soul were already completely occupied by another man. Feelings cannot be forced, nor can they be feigned or compromised.
Therefore, all she could do was apologize to him; her inability to respond meant she was destined to let him down.
Liu Sisi closed her eyes, and the image of Li Songze's wounded gaze flashed through her mind.
His dejected and sorrowful figure, his humble voice and appearance, deeply touched the heart, filling one with a profound sense of guilt. Just like the weather outside, a heavy, oppressive feeling settled over him.
I'm sorry... Aze.
In another VIP ward, a man was also quietly gazing out the window at the gloomy, rainy day.
He possesses a calm and ascetic temperament, a composed and unhurried demeanor. His strong self-control and discipline can ward off any disturbances and dangers.
But at the age of forty, he happened to meet the woman for whom he was willing to succumb. Beneath the surface of his repression, he gradually teetered on the brink of mental breakdown.
The wavering between affection and duty gave him a masochistic illusion.
Liu Sisi once said she had forgotten their past relationship. Even so, she didn't believe she could switch between two relationships so easily, especially knowing that he and Lin Xuedong had a deep friendship.
Therefore, she was resolute. And responsibly demanded of herself that she give herself time; she wanted to find out the truth of the matter.
Look, this woman's principles are so strong.
She had officially broken up with Lin Xuedong and knew he had a fiancée. But she preferred to remain single rather than easily accept him, and she refused to believe in his genuine love for her.
He couldn't think of any reason why she would refuse him, other than because she didn't like him.
A light drizzle fell outside the window, and the gloomy sky added to the melancholy. Just like Li Songze's heart, a bitter feeling had arisen without him realizing it, a chilling emptiness as if a piece of his heart was missing.
"President, Miss Liu has been discharged from the hospital, and they have arranged for Assistant Xiao to take her home." Su Di reported cautiously, and one could almost feel the sadness welling up inside Li Songze on his cold face.
The man's absent-mindedness and melancholy all day long worried Su Di. He guessed that Li Songze had really fallen for Liu Sisi this time.
Having served Li Songze for many years, I've almost never seen him fall in love with any other woman. So why Liu Sisi of all people?
Now, the situation seems to have reversed again. Last night, Lin Xuedong heroically rescued Liu Sisi, and they are now sharing a hospital room.
What does that mean? Will the two rekindle their romance?
And wasn't Li Songze excluded, and suffered losses in this complicated relationship?
Sigh... there are plenty of women in the world. Why did he do it? It's really incomprehensible.
Su Di glanced at the man sitting on the hospital bed and sighed inwardly. Trying to pull him back from his reverie, she asked, "President Lin has also been transferred to the VIP ward. According to his condition, he needs to stay in the hospital for another two weeks. Would you like to go and talk to him?"
His mind went blank. Every word Sudi spoke seemed like a tidal wave, crashing into his ears. The sound was clear, yet it stirred nothing in Li Songze's heart; it was so vague and meaningless.
"President, President..."
"Hmm?" Sudi called out to him twice, forcing herself to be quiet, before Li Songze finally snapped out of his daze. A hint of inquiry lurked in his refocused dark eyes as he coldly turned to Sudi.
Sudi swallowed subconsciously, suppressing the tension in her heart. She blinked, trying to remain calm as she repeated, "I said, Miss Liu has been discharged from the hospital, and Mr. Lin has been transferred to a VIP ward. Would you like to go and take a look?"
The incandescent light from the ceiling illuminated the man's handsome features. His slightly lowered eyes were unfathomable; after a long silence, he finally moved his thin lips. "Okay."
Xie Zhanming arrived at the ward at 4 p.m., a few minutes earlier than Liu Sisi.
He sat on a chair beside the hospital bed, staring at the badly injured and disheveled man. His brows were furrowed, and he shook his head and sighed frequently.
I never imagined that those two seemingly harmless women would be so ruthless and insane.
Just as the two uncles and nephews were discussing how to deal with the Zeng family next, Lin Xuedong received a call from Wen Nanguo. He learned that Chen Meiyuan had left S City that day, flying to Australia, and her return date was currently unknown.
Because there was no substantial evidence linking her to the case, and because Chen Meiyuan held a foreign passport, the police were unable to make an arrest in a timely manner.
"What's wrong?" Xie Zhanming looked at the man, his narrow eyes slightly narrowed, as if he realized the hidden worry in his eyes, and asked.
"Chen, Mei, Yuan... escaped!" Lin Xuedong's voice was very low, each word forcefully piercing through his teeth.
His jaw was clenched, and his right fist was tightly gripped. It was as if he was desperately suppressing a raging inferno, and his eyes gradually turned bloodshot, revealing a chilling sharpness.
Xie Zhanming's face suddenly turned cold upon hearing this. Ha, fleeing to escape punishment?!
This woman is so lawless, she completely disregards the rule of law in China.
He paused for two seconds, then frowned slightly and asked again, "What are your plans?"
Lin Xuedong stared at his leg, which was wrapped in a cast, recalling the humiliation and bullying Liu Sisi had suffered last night, a ruthless glint in his eyes. "The case has been handed over to Lao Wen. What I can do now is to get rid of the Zeng family first."
"Mm." Xie Zhanming nodded in agreement.
Their business dealings are rife with deceit and scheming, but they don't disregard the law or moral principles; at most, they walk the line between the two.
The case investigation was naturally overseen by Lao Wen, while the internal cleanup was carried out according to plan, ensuring that neither was neglected.
"Without Chen Meiyuan's behind-the-scenes support and advice, Zeng Ziyan can't stir up any trouble on her own." He crossed his arms and sneered.
A long sigh expressed his regret for Zeng Ziyan. Her obsession had ruined her and also affected the Zeng family. Lin Xuedong recalled that day in the coffee shop when she told him that she had given up the idea of a marriage alliance and that her only request of him was to help her in her career and business.
But due to his momentary carelessness, he fell into their trap.
Lin Xuedong raised his hand and rubbed his forehead. He spoke slowly, his tone filled with deep self-reproach and guilt. "Sigh... I underestimated them. I've harmed Sisi, and Old Li too."
Mentioning Li Songze, Xie Zhanming frowned, a headache forming on his handsome brows. That guy, it seems, is serious after all.
He tried to dissuade him several times, but it seemed to have no effect whatsoever. Li Songze was determined to pursue him relentlessly.
"It seems the only option is to tell Old Li the truth." This means Li Songze is destined to be hurt. Xie Zhanming sighed, his beautiful peach blossom eyes narrowing slightly, a resolute glint flashing in them without a trace of hesitation. "A short, sharp pain is worse than a long, drawn-out one."
In this rescue operation, he also stepped forward without hesitation. Therefore, Xie Zhanming believes that explaining Liu Sisi's identity to him and ending his reverie as soon as possible is better for everyone.
Based on his understanding of Li Songze, he thought that once Li Songze knew the truth, he would naturally understand and be considerate. That would be better than letting him remain in the dark and act willfully.
Lin Xuedong paused for half a second; he had considered this point as well. Last night in the garden, he had almost given in to Li Songze.
Now that Liu Sisi has regained her memory and made it clear that she has no ulterior motives towards him, it is fair and appropriate for Li Songze to reveal Liu Sisi's identity to him.
He looked up at Xie Zhanming, his face bearing prominent bruises, yet still revealing a look of remorse. "Sisi remembers everything, so I was just about to explain things to Lao Li."
"What? Sisi has regained her memories?" Xie Zhanming sat up abruptly, his eyes wide with surprise. This was quite unexpected, and it seemed the timing was perfect. He was also relieved for Lin Xuedong.
These past few days, he knew how he had been living like a walking corpse, in utter darkness. To protect Liu Sisi, he endured the pain of watching Li Songze's eager advances. To bring down the Zeng family, he suppressed his disgust and anger, feigning compliance.
He threw himself into his work, scheming and calculating. He also worried about his nephew, fearing that he might take a risky gamble and end up losing both his money and his life.
Lin Xuedong raised his eyebrows slightly, a hint of joy crossing his tired face, his heart warmed. "Mm."
His woman has finally returned.
With gratitude for what he had regained, he gazed out the window at the deepening twilight.
His deep black eyes shone with a burning light, like the drizzling rain outside, washing away their past follies and allowing them to see the rainbow and warm sunshine after the rain. It brought them hope and joy.
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