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

"Ah Dong, what's wrong with you...?" Xie Xue finally couldn't hold back and asked with a face full of doubt.

Lin Xuedong took Liu Sisi's hand and walked over to the dining table, smiling as he introduced her to his parents. "Mom, Dad, let me introduce you. This is Sisi, my...girlfriend."

"Girlfriend?" Xie Xue murmured, repeating.

Her first reaction was surprise and delight. For so many years, she had been eagerly anticipating this, but Lin Xuedong had never brought a girl home, let alone a proper girlfriend.

So, he naturally began to look Liu Sisi up and down.

The girl's black hair was simply tied up, and she wore light makeup. Her features were delicate and refined, exuding an elegant and ethereal charm. She wore a fitted black business suit, giving her a poised and graceful appearance.

At first glance, it's not exactly stunning, but it leaves a decent impression.

"Hehe, Sisi, have a seat." Xie Xue said to her with a smile, acting like the hostess.

Liu Sisi politely bowed slightly to Xie Xue and Lin Zhicheng to show her goodwill. "Uncle, Aunt, hello."

"Sisi, sit down and let's talk." Lin Xuedong pulled out a seat for her with great courtesy and helped her to sit down.

Xie Xue looked left and right, then tentatively asked, "Sisi, you look familiar. Have we met somewhere before?"

“Auntie, yes. Lanlan and I were roommates in college, and we both work at Lin’s now.” Liu Sisi answered Xie Xue with a smile, then turned to Lin Lan and nodded to her in greeting.

“Yes, Mommy, Sisi and I have known each other for eight years. After we graduated, we both started working at Lin’s.” Lin Lan reported this proactively.

"Oh? You, you guys..." Xie Xue stared, her eyes darting back and forth between the three women's faces.

Eight years? That's quite a long time since they kept it a secret!

All that trouble she's been causing all this time was because she'd been secretly planning something all along.

Thinking about this, she suddenly became unhappy.

This clearly shows that they don't take her seriously, and they inadvertently developed some resentment towards Liu Sisi.

"Which department does Sisi work in?" Before Xie Xue could continue, Lin Zhicheng, who had been silent, suddenly asked. His tone was neither warm nor cold, and his face was calm and indifferent.

“Uncle, I used to work in the foreign investment group of the marketing department. Recently, I was transferred to the president's office as an assistant secretary.” Liu Sisi tried her best to suppress her nervousness and answered calmly.

Lin Zhicheng glanced at his son with a shrewd look, his eyes filled with inquiry. "Oh? Recently transferred?"

He disdained office romances and looked down on women who used their jobs to climb the corporate ladder or marry rich men.

Lin Xuedong calmly served tea to everyone, his handsome face remaining gentle and composed. "Sisi is excellent at marketing planning. She was recently transferred to the 5G project, where she is in charge of overall project coordination."

Lin Zhicheng was taken aback. 5G was a huge project. This woman seemed gentle and quiet, but she was quite ambitious on the other hand.

He couldn't help but frown slightly, wondering how far his son and she had progressed. He had always preferred Zeng Ziyan as his daughter-in-law, at least in terms of family background and wealth, and he knew her well.

However, since this is their first meeting, it's best not to make things too awkward. Otherwise, given Lin Xuedong's personality, he'll only become more rebellious.

So, he caught his breath, and a smile returned to his face. Adopting the spirit of a patriarch, he said with great dignity, "Sisi, since we're all family, don't be shy. Let's eat and chat."

"Okay, Uncle." Liu Sisi breathed a sigh of relief, her palms still sweating.

Mingjiang Star is famous for its Cantonese cuisine, which tends to be authentic and original, with its seafood being the most distinctive feature.

The dishes on the table were all things Liu Sisi had never tasted before: steamed grouper, poached chicken, braised abalone with oyster sauce, braised goose feet with fish maw, seafood and vegetable stew, and stir-fried kale sprouts with ginger. The soup was braised pork tripe with ginkgo and tofu skin, and the dessert was bird's nest with rock sugar.

She really liked the soup; the milky white broth was rich but not greasy, smooth and fragrant.

The rice served with Cantonese cuisine is also quite special; the grains are crystal clear and white. Each grain is distinct, with a chewy texture, a delicate aroma, and a lingering fragrance.

During this time, Lin Xuedong kept putting food on her plate and whispered in her ear as if no one else was around. "Sisi, try this kale sprout, it's especially refreshing."

"It's okay, I can do it myself." Liu Sisi felt embarrassed and wanted to stop his intimate behavior.

"Cough cough cough." Lin Lan couldn't hold back any longer, her heart filled with indescribable discomfort and anger. She never imagined that Lin Xuedong would be so doting and sycophantic towards Liu Sisi.

So, with a half-smile on his face and a cold, somewhat mocking look in his eyes, he said, "Sisi, would you like to sit next to me? It's quiet here, and we won't disturb your meal."

Liu Sisi and Lin Xuedong both looked up at her. Lin Xuedong raised an eyebrow, disdainful of her sarcasm, and corrected her, "This is taking care of you."

"Then we also need you to take care of us, brother. You can't let one of us benefit at the expense of the other." Lin Lan pouted, clearly not wanting to be subjected to their public displays of affection.

"He's forgotten his mother now that he has a wife." Xie Xue looked down at them. The reason for the tense relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law was the result of her son's high-profile pampering of his wife.

"Dad, you can pamper your wife yourself." The cunning Lin Xuedong was not about to be stumped.

As he poured tea for Xie Xue, he stared intently at Lin Zhicheng, his eyes conveying a meaningful meaning. "My mom loves poached chicken the most."

After sitting down again, he glanced at Lin Lan and said half-jokingly, "You've grown up, haven't you? Hurry up and find a proper partner. Otherwise, you might even find me annoying."

No sooner had he finished speaking than he felt a tug on his sleeve. This was Lin Lan's Achilles' heel; being a woman herself, and also having feelings for Lin Xuedong, Liu Sisi felt compelled to stop him from saying something hurtful.

Lin Xuedong glanced sideways, looking at Liu Sisi with a puzzled expression. He saw her shake her head slightly at him, and then look up at Lin Lan.

Although the two have had less contact lately and their previous closeness has faded, Liu Sisi still understands that Lin Lan's deliberate distancing may be a way for her to heal herself.

She understood her distress and sadness, so she didn't disturb Lin Lan, but instead gave her time and space.

"Lanlan, your brother is just joking, let's ignore him." Liu Sisi tried to comfort her, because she saw a faint sadness in Lin Lan's eyes.

Lin Lan forced a smile, her hands clenched tightly under the table. Her nails dug into her palms, embedding themselves in the flesh, using the pain to force herself to calm down and stay awake. "What's wrong? I'm fine."

"Alright, alright, you're the older brother, don't get cocky and bully Lanlan." After finishing his business, Lin Zhicheng used a knife and fork to place his fish maw on Lin Lan's plate and said to her kindly, "Here, Lanlan, this is your favorite. Eating more will help you build collagen, and my daughter must be beautiful."

After finishing, he picked up a chicken leg with his chopsticks, put it in Xie Xue's bowl, and smiled as he said to her, "Luckily, A Dong mentioned it, honey, this is your favorite. Let's not argue with that brat, let's eat properly~".

"Thanks dad."

"Thank you, honey~".

Undeniably, Lin Zhicheng truly dotes on her and her daughter. Although he doesn't talk much, his every gesture reveals his protective nature and overflowing affection.

This reminded Liu Sisi of Lin Xuedong, who actually doted on her quite a bit. It was just that sometimes she couldn't stand his shamelessness, regardless of the situation.

Thinking of this, she couldn't help but chuckle to herself, dumbfounded.

Sitting next to her, Lin Xuedong was puzzled. "Huh? What's wrong?"

"No~, Uncle and Aunt are so loving, I'm so happy for them." Liu Sisi quickly composed herself and smiled at them with envy.

"Hehe~, we're not bad either." Lin Xuedong laughed, and couldn't help but raise his hand and ruffle her hair.

Tsk! Liu Sisi glanced at him with a disdainful look. This guy is always stirring up trouble.

Unfortunately, I couldn't show my anger in front of my elders, so I gritted my teeth and endured it for now!

But Lin Lan on the other side was about to explode, watching that irritating head pat. Her heart was pounding; she knew that the same gesture was the only proof of Lin Xuedong's favoritism towards her!

Now, he watches longingly as other women share the same pampering.

She felt extremely resentful and distressed; she was on the verge of losing control of her distorted thoughts.

Lin Lan put down her chopsticks, took a deep breath, stood up, and casually said, "Excuse me, I need to use the restroom. Please excuse me for a moment."

Then, without looking back, he walked out of the private room, his eyes filled with a bitter feeling.