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

Friday has arrived in the blink of an eye.

Ah Xiao stood in front of the desk, awaiting Lin Xuedong's orders.

The man was carefully reviewing an acquisition plan; it belonged to Jebsen Chips in G City. Their demand for machine components was increasing daily as they expanded their 5G CNC business.

Currently, the group's two chip factories are operating at full capacity. Therefore, he must plan ahead and secure an additional production line.

After a long pause, he opened his thin lips, his handsome eyes still fixed on the documents. "Jiesheng's acquisition price of 40 billion is a bit too high; the board of directors won't easily approve it. Tell the legal and investment departments to revise it again and try to put pressure on Jiesheng. Later, arrange for me to go to G City; I'll go and meet with their CEO."

“Okay, Mr. Lin. I’ll take care of it right away.” Ah Xiao nodded, took the documents, and left the office.

"Knock knock knock." A moment later, there was another knock on the door.

"Please come in."

"President Lin, the restaurant for lunch has been booked. We've also notified Chairman Chen of the Chen Group, Chairman Zeng of the Zeng Group, and our Chairman Lin. It's almost time; you can prepare to leave now." It was Gao Bing, reporting on today's lunch arrangements.

Lin Xuedong raised his hand to glance at his watch, then nodded slightly in response. "Yes, I understand."

Seated in the private room of the Rich Club were Lin Zhicheng and his son, Zeng Fan and his daughter, Chen Shengfeng and Chen Meiyuan. Indeed, with Chen Meiyuan, Zeng Ziyan was bound to be present, which seemed quite natural.

"Chen's Venture Capital is quite renowned in Kyoto. Now, in which sector does Chairman Chen intend to make his mark?" Such occasions are never complete without boasting, Lin Zhicheng said, holding up his wine glass.

"Hehe, to be honest, the Chen family has previously invested mostly in the real estate industry and commodity-related projects. This time, with the branch established in S City, I am optimistic about the emerging industries of public utilities and information technology." Chen Shengfeng raised his glass, a slight smile playing on his lips. "I am very pleased to have the opportunity to meet Chairman Lin and Chairman Zeng at the same time. Come, let me toast you both."

"Chairman Chen, you're too kind. The real economy hasn't been doing too well these past two years. It seems that all industries have lost their former prosperity, so venture capitalists have to be cautious." Zeng Fan also picked up his glass to clink glasses, politely agreeing, while also expressing some concerns about the current environment.

Chen Shengfeng narrowed his eyes slightly, toasted everyone first, and then said with a half-smile, "We in this line of work deal with crisis business. Anyway, I'd like to offer a toast to you two seniors, and hope you'll take care of me in the future!"

After everyone finished their drinks, the conversation flowed smoothly. "Chairman Chen, our S City Real Estate Association is having a charity gala next Saturday night. Why don't you come and join us?"

"Hehe~, then I'll accept it without hesitation." Chen Shengfeng accepted the invitation from Zeng Ziyan and said with a smile. "I didn't know before that Chairman Zeng's daughter knows Meiyuan and President Lin. It seems that we all have quite a connection."

“Brother, Brother Lin is Zeng Dong’s top choice for a son-in-law. I might even be able to be a bridesmaid on their big day.” Chen Meiyuan was there to help, nudging Zeng Ziyan, who was sitting next to her, with a flirtatious glint in her eyes. “Right, Ziyan?”

Zeng Ziyan smiled somewhat awkwardly, glancing at Lin Xuedong with her beautiful eyes. He had a stern and cold expression, and neither Zeng Fan nor Lin Zhicheng seemed to be hiding their unease.

“Oh? That’s even more interesting. I’m truly happy for Chairman Zeng. Mr. Lin is a young and talented man, and the Lin Group is now doing very well in IT systems. Since we’re coming to S City to develop our business, we’d like to learn more about the prospects in this area.”

Lin Xuedong smiled faintly and said, “Chairman Chen, you’re too kind. There’s an IT forum here in two weeks. Have you heard of Li Songze from Songke Holdings? He’s a speaker at the forum. If you’re interested, you can come and participate. It will help you learn more about the industry.”

"Hehe~, of course I'm interested, thanks for the invitation! Songke develops application software, who in China doesn't know them?" Chen Shengfeng became interested.

"Really? I didn't expect Brother Li to be so amazing!" Chen Meiyuan was also excited upon hearing this, as she had been unable to find an opportunity to get in touch with Li Songze again.

It seems that only by currying favor with Zeng Ziyan and Lin Xuedong can we have a glimmer of hope. "So, Brother Lin, our Chen family is planning to invest in the emerging information technology industry in S City. Do you have any good ideas to share?"

"Yes, yes, Mr. Lin, Meiyuan will be the head of our Chen's Venture Capital S City branch. We'll need your guidance and support in the future, Mr. Lin. Let's make money together." As he spoke, a glint of shrewdness shone in Chen Shengfeng's eyes.

“Sure, I’ll arrange to meet with Ms. Chen again if there are any new projects developed.” Lin Xuedong’s response was somewhat reserved. 5G projects require a large investment of manpower, resources, and materials, and he wanted to find some time to talk to Li Songze about it as well.

"Thank you in advance, Mr. Chen. Come on, I'm really happy today, let's toast everyone again. Cheers!" With Lin Xuedong's words, Chen Shengfeng felt relieved.

"Chairman Lin, your son is so capable, it's truly enviable." After another drink, the atmosphere became lively, and Chen Shengfeng complimented Lin Zhicheng.

"Chairman Chen, you flatter me. These young people have their own ideals and ambitions. He doesn't even look down on my and Afan's traditional industries," Lin Zhicheng said casually, but there was a hint of helplessness in his voice.

"That's true. The real estate industry has many uncertainties and high volatility, so it has to follow the overall economic climate. However, it's a must-have sector in our portfolio. Apart from speculation, housing is always one of the industries with the greatest demand for people's livelihood."

Zeng Fan nodded, completely agreeing with his point of view. "Chairman Chen's insight is profound; I admire him!"

Chen Shengfeng smiled calmly, but his brown eyes were shrewd and intelligent. "Chairman Zeng, Chairman Lin, the future of the Chen Group in S City will depend on your guidance. It's the same old saying: let's make money together!"

"No problem, no problem." Zeng Fan smiled and agreed. It was rare to meet such a big financial tycoon; it would be much easier to secure financing in the future.

Throughout the meal, Zeng Ziyan silently watched over Lin Xuedong.

She had already planned it all out; she would make her move after the dinner party next Saturday night. Thinking of this, a cunning and complex glint appeared in her eyes.

After seeing the Chen siblings off, Zeng Fan called out to Lin Zhicheng, "Brother Cheng, please wait a moment, let's talk."

He turned to Lin Xuedong and said, "Adong, Uncle Zeng and your father have some things to discuss. Could you please see Ziyan off?"

Lin Xuedong glanced at his father and Zeng Fan, put his hands in his pockets, and with an air of nonchalance, gave a soft "hmm".

Stepping out of the private room, Lin Xuedong's deep black eyes swept over Zeng Ziyan, and he asked, "Ziyan, where are you going now?"

Zeng Ziyan followed him with a shameless grin. Hearing this, she paused, looked up at him cautiously, and said, "Brother Xuedong, do you have time now? Let's go get a cup of coffee. I want to have a clear talk with you about our situation. My dad might have misunderstood you last time."

Lin Xuedong thought for a moment, a faint smile appearing on his handsome face. Some things needed to be clarified; continuing to remain confused wouldn't be good for the Zeng family, so he agreed.

Inside the private room, Lin Zhicheng and Zeng Fan sat in the desertified area. They chatted while sipping tea, enjoying a moment of leisurely bliss.

“Brother Cheng, let me be frank with you, my Ziyan really likes Adong, to the point that she won’t marry anyone but him. You see, this is really giving me a headache!” Zeng Fan said with a frustrated expression and his brows furrowed.

"Sigh..." Lin Zhicheng let out a long sigh.

“Your sister-in-law and I also want Ziyan to become our Lin family's daughter-in-law. That way, we can be even closer relatives.” Remembering Liu Sisi, whom he had met a few days ago, he shook his head helplessly. “Unfortunately… to be honest, that kid Adong just got a girlfriend. They're really in love. If we want to get Ziyan together with him, we'll probably have to put in some effort!”

"Aren't office romances mostly just fleeting affairs? Men, if they really like someone, keeping a mistress isn't difficult, but when it comes to marriage, it's all about the family's reputation. Brother Cheng, my vast Zeng family business needs a capable successor, don't you think?" Zeng Fan, for his own benefit and his daughter's favoritism, was now speaking frankly and without reservation.

"..." Lin Zhicheng remained silent, lost in thought.

Of course I have the idea, but my son is also a very stubborn person.

It's clear he's deeply in love with Liu Sisi; he even made a six-month promise. Ultimately, however, he's grown powerful enough to be difficult to control.

"Brother Cheng, we don't know the extent of his relationship with that woman outside. But it's undeniable that they have a lot of opportunities to interact in the office. Our Ziyan might be at a disadvantage here; she can't get close to Adong, so naturally, she doesn't have a chance to develop feelings for him. So, I'm saying, since Brother Cheng and his wife both like our Ziyan, and we both feel the same way, why not create an opportunity for the two young people? Ziyan confided in me that as long as she becomes a member of the Lin family and has a status, she's confident she can win back Adong's heart. Sigh, you know, I feel sorry for her too."

"So, Afan, what brilliant idea do you have?"

Zeng Fan crossed his legs and leaned back on the sofa, his tone deep. "Arrange for Ziyan to enter the Lin family and be placed next to Adong."