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

This erratic behavior truly surprised Lin Xuedong.

I doubt he would ever be seen with a companion in public.

So, Lin Xuedong privately pulled Li Songze aside with great interest and teased him in a low voice, "Old Li, has something suddenly come to your senses? No longer hiding your affections?"

"There's nothing to hide." He said coldly, then led Ren Anran to sit down.

Lin Xuedong raised an eyebrow, and he and Xing Yi, who was following behind, exchanged glances.

The sudden appearance of an outsider in the private room, who was also Li Songze's female companion, immediately sparked speculation, especially among Liu Sisi.

Whether by coincidence or not, a beautiful woman, Ren Anran, sat between Liu Sisi and Li Songze.

It was clearly a business dinner, and she should have been trying to build a good relationship with Guo Zhenzhen. However, Guo Zhenzhen was seated next to Zhou Zhichen, and the two chatted happily and seemed to get along quite well.

Liu Sisi felt a little puzzled; she was indeed gossipy and curious. At the dinner after the shooting competition, even Chen Meiyuan's probing questions about his ideal girl and his criteria for a partner hadn't yielded any answers.

But to my utter surprise, he suddenly joined others on this occasion; it was utterly unbelievable.

So, who is the woman next to him?

Li Songze didn't give any introduction, so nobody knew the answer.

However, how many unspoken rules exist in the private lives of those wealthy young men? Liu Sisi weighed the options, afraid that she might be too embarrassed to make a mistake.

But what stance and attitude should I adopt when dealing with Ren Anran?

She glanced at Ren Anran subtly; Ren Anran looked quite young and pretty, and her figure and height were similar to her own.

Her skin seemed to be in good condition, her makeup was glamorous yet natural, and she wore a Chanel summer silk suit. Her demeanor was elegant, which was probably a deliberate act to please Li Songze.

Liu Sisi glanced sideways at Lin Xuedong, a hint of pleading in her eyes. Lin Xuedong smiled, his gaze passing over her to greet Ren Anran. "Hi, Miss Ren, I didn't expect to see you again so soon."

They actually know each other? And it's only recently? Liu Sisi frowned subconsciously.

“Hello, Mr. Lin. What a coincidence, I’m here tonight thanks to Mr. Li, to broaden my horizons.” Ren Anran responded with grace and poise.

Mr. Lin? Mr. Li? They sounded quite polite, and rather lukewarm.

As Liu Sisi was figuring out how to respond, Ren Anran spoke up first. "Hello, you must be Mr. Lin's girlfriend? I'm Ren Anran, nice to meet you."

Girlfriend?! Liu Sisi was startled by her sudden flirtation.

Her porcelain-white cheeks instantly burned, and she felt even her ears getting hot.

There are outsiders here.

She swallowed hard, immediately letting go, trying to cover up her mistake. "I... I'm just Lin's project secretary... that's all. My name is Liu Sisi, it's a pleasure to meet you, Ms. Ren."

He deliberately raised his voice when saying the word "that's all".

Her terrified reaction drew suspicious glances from everyone. For some reason, she reacted particularly strongly to this title.

She glanced around at everyone present; only her colleagues from the company were unaware. Apart from Zhou Zhichen and Guo Zhenzhen, almost everyone else was aware of the situation.

As her eyes swept over Zhou Zhichen, Liu Sisi saw a flicker of disbelief and complex emotion in his eyes.

Good heavens, she overestimated her courage.

This inexplicable cowardice made her breathless. She longed to crawl into a hole and hide, and before she knew it, her back was covered in sweat.

Finally, her gaze settled on Lin Xuedong's slightly somber face. What to do? He seemed unhappy.

Just two days ago, she had confidently agreed to his request. They acted like lovers in public, but now she had been unexpectedly slapped in the face.

Ah! A cry from the depths of my heart!

Her dark eyes blinked, meeting Lin Xuedong's gaze, a hint of guilt in them... "I'm sorry!"

Lin Xuedong remained calm and composed, seemingly unconcerned. However, knowing she was embarrassed, he quickly looked away and tactfully raised his glass in a toast to move on.

"Old Li, let's all drink to the successful completion of our cooperation!"

Cheers!....... Cheers!

Cheers! Best wishes for a successful collaboration!

"Cheers! Wishing the project great success and the products great sales!"

After a round of toasts and pleasantries, the atmosphere in the private room gradually warmed up, and one after another, high-end dishes were served.

But Liu Sisi's heart remained troubled and uneasy, filled with guilt and anxiety. She felt that her attempt to cover up the truth had become a shameful act of hypocrisy, and had also hurt Lin Xuedong.

During the journey, she pretended to go to the restroom and left the private room. Even though there was a restroom inside the room, she insisted on going out because only then could she catch her breath.

Standing in front of the bathroom mirror, she bent down, scooped up a handful of water, and gently splashed it on her face. The cool water soothed her agitation, and her heart gradually calmed down.

She took a tissue and carefully wiped away the excess water. She mentally reprimanded herself, realizing she couldn't continue like this and needed to muster her courage and confidence.

She didn't steal or rob; she acted honestly and uprightly. Since she'd have to face it sooner or later anyway, why be afraid?

After mentally preparing herself, she practiced in front of the mirror for a while, making sure her expression was natural before leaving the bathroom.

On her way back to the private room, she ran into Li Songze. He seemed to have just returned from a phone call. Liu Sisi went up to him and greeted him politely. "Mr. Li."

"Are you alright?" He asked, his voice as aloof as ever.

"..."

Liu Sisi frowned slightly. How could he tell that she wasn't feeling well?

Was her anxiety and unease written all over her face? Would she really be that embarrassing?

"Yes, it's okay, thank you."

"Heh~." Li Songze chuckled lightly, a rare smile appearing on his face.

What does that mean? He actually smiled at her? That icy face... it's so inexplicable.

Liu Sisi blinked her big, bewildered eyes and glanced at him, not understanding what was going on.

Just as she was in a daze, the door to the private room next to her was suddenly pulled open. Two drunk men staggered out, seemingly having gotten into an argument.

They shouted and chased after her, pushing and shoving her in the direction she was heading.

Liu Sisi was stunned and for a moment forgot to react. In the blink of an eye, a strong wind blew from the front.

A tall, dark shadow flashed past her eyes with a 'whoosh,' and her body was tightly bound by the shadow, spinning several times in a state of weightlessness.

She felt like a bird soaring low above the ground, her dark hair billowing in the wind.

A faint, refreshing scent of tobacco wafted into my nostrils...

"Ah~~~." Liu Sisi screamed in disbelief until her body was slammed heavily against the wall.

"Hmm..." The tall, dark figure let out a muffled groan, bringing Liu Sisi back to her senses.

She opened her eyes and saw Li Songze hugging her tightly. His arms were wrapped around her body so intimately that there was almost no gap between them.

He placed his hand on her back, shielding her against the wall behind her.

That muffled groan just now must have been from his hand being pressed sorely during the cushioning process.

The two drunk men had already fallen to the ground in a scuffle, and the club's security personnel arrived at the scene after hearing the commotion, staying to dissuade and mediate the situation.

"Mr. Li, Mr. Li." Liu Sisi gently pushed Li Songze away, feeling embarrassed, indicating that he could let go.

Li Songze was stunned. He stared intently at the woman so close to him, his breath coming in short gasps.

The woman in my arms was slender and warm, her fragrance refreshing and invigorating, stirring my heartstrings with a thrilling, rhythmic beat. The touch felt real, yet the sensation was like a dream, a bubble that would burst at any moment.

He slowly released her, a hint of reluctance in his eyes. "Are you hurt?"

"Thank you, I'm fine, but are you hurt?" Liu Sisi completely stepped out of his embrace, and after confirming that a safe distance was safe, she asked with concern.

"It's good that you're not hurt. Go back now." He didn't say anything more and turned to walk back.

Liu Sisi gazed at his tall, retreating figure, sensing an indescribable sadness emanating from him. It felt strange, but she didn't dwell on it.

After straightening his clothes and hair, he glanced again at the drunkard still shouting not far away. He shook his head helplessly and followed behind Li Songze.