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

Love requires courage.

Because of the fear of getting hurt and being rejected, people often prefer to desert.

I'd rather suffer alone than bravely forge ahead.

Lin Lan shook her head helplessly and replied dejectedly, "No, I'm afraid I can't handle the consequences if I mess this up."

“If I didn’t have that identity, things would be better. You know, I came from an orphanage. I longed for a warm home and the love of parents and family.”

“Over the years, my parents have treated me very well, like their own son, and my brother has also genuinely cared for me.”

She blinked her slightly sore eyes and continued, "I don't want to ruin all of this hard-won achievement, and I don't want to hurt them."

"So you've decided to let go?" Liu Sisi asked cautiously, her breathing quickening.

"I never thought that they might actually be happy to see a marriage between relatives?"

After all, they've known each other for many years and know each other inside and out.

But she didn't ask that question.

Lin Lan sat up straight and slowly leaned forward.

He reached for the wine glass on the coffee table, stared at the red wine inside, and his eyes dimmed.

The grapes are clearly fragrant and their aroma is invigorating.

At this moment, however, she was undoubtedly depressed and extremely bitter. "I think it's time to let go. This unrequited love is insignificant and destined to have no future."

Born at the wrong time, loved by the wrong person.

This is her summary of the unspoken feelings she has held for Lin Xuedong over the years.

"Sisi, aside from the simple brother-sister relationship, he has never had any other feelings for me."

"Because... he has always had someone else in his heart."

"It was just wishful thinking on my part; I couldn't force it."

Liu Sisi's heart skipped a beat, and she covered her mouth in surprise.

Suddenly I felt a little lost, and even my heart felt empty.

She stared at Lin Lan's back, speechless for a moment, unsure how to respond.

Lin Lan took another sip of wine, held the stemmed glass, and leaned back against the sand.

She turned to face Liu Sisi with a silly smile, but her heart was filled with bitterness. "Surprised? Come on, let's have another drink!"

Liu Sisi was stunned for a moment, then had no choice but to take her wine glass and follow Lin Lan in tilting her head back to drink the wine.

Suddenly filled with dread, she didn't want to get involved in their affair. "Do you know who that is? What would you do if he really got together with someone else?"

Rationally speaking, Lin Lan needs to move on.

How can I advise her without causing harm?

If you have to give up, you have to be carefree; otherwise, trying to start over will just be empty talk.

Feelings are always complicated and difficult to unravel.

Hey!

Lin Lan sighed deeply, shaking her head, and said, "I don't know who it is, I only know that person has been in his heart for what seems like a very, very long time."

Even though the air conditioning was on in the room, Liu Sisi still felt sweating all over.

I blushed inexplicably.

Lin Lan assumed she was drunk and couldn't help but tease her: "Look at you, you're even more excited than me! It's okay, I'm very broad-minded! If he's happy, I'll be happy for him and wish him well."

Then he paused, his eyes clear as if he had made up his mind.

“I don’t want to keep deceiving myself anymore. You’re right, a normal crush isn’t a big deal. But we’ve been living under the same roof for so many years. We see each other all the time, and getting rid of this feeling isn’t something that can be done in a few words.”

At this point, Lin Lan sighed and said self-deprecatingly:

"My mom has been pressuring him a lot these past six months. Watching him reluctantly go on those blind dates made me anxious for him too. Now that I think about it, if he can be with the person he loves, maybe I can let it go."

"From now on, straighten your heart. Be a good little sister to Lin Xuedong, the second young lady of the Lin family. And continue to have fun!"

Find your own path. If it's not yours, thinking about it won't help.

"Heh," Lin Lan thought to herself, trying to comfort herself.

After hearing her words, Liu Sisi fell into deep thought.

So confused.

Where should she begin?

Seeing her freeze in shock, Lin Lan raised her hand and waved it in front of her.

He grinned, oblivious to everything, and laughed at her: "Hehe, what are you daydreaming about? I've finally decided to come out of this shell, do you have a problem with that?"

"No, that's... I..." Liu Sisi's face was slightly pale, and she felt her breathing was unsteady.

She raised her eyes and glanced at Lin Lan, almost opening her mouth.

"Lanlan, there's something I'd like to talk to you about."

"But... it's a bit complicated, I don't know where to begin."

Lin Lan raised an eyebrow and teased her casually, "Oh my, what's the big deal? Why are you so nervous? Come on, tell me slowly."

Then, he put his hand on Liu Sisi's shoulder and patted her gently twice to signal her to continue.

"Lanlan, actually..."

Liu Sisi's heart was pounding, and her expression was extremely unnatural.

She fiddled with her bangs, swallowed hard, and suppressed her nervousness.

He finally mustered up the courage to confess to Lin Lan: "Lanlan, actually, it's actually Lin Xuedong."

"He... he confessed his feelings to me last night."

Upon hearing this, Lin Lan's heart skipped a beat.

My mind felt like it had been hit by a torpedo; after the initial shock, everything went blank.

Her gaze lingered on Liu Sisi.

Although she heard her explanation, the shock she felt made it hard for her to accept.

He remained silent for several seconds until a thin mist rose in his eyes.

For a moment, Lin Lan forgot to react.

One is the man she has secretly loved for many years, and the other is her best friend.

I've been trapped in my own wishful thinking, as if I've lost my stance in this vicious cycle.

After a long while, Liu Sisi, whose mind was also filled with complicated thoughts, brushed a stray hair from her forehead.

She spoke first: "I didn't agree to his request."

Lin Lan gritted her teeth, suppressing the turmoil in her heart. "I see, so that's how it is..."

But her body was still trembling uncontrollably, and she couldn't think of anything else to say.

"That way... I'll really give up."

“Lanlan, I’m sorry I didn’t tell you right away…” Liu Sisi couldn’t remain indifferent; she still cared about Lin Lan’s feelings. “Actually, I was also very flustered myself.”

"fool."

Lin Lan grabbed Liu Sisi's arm, turned to the side, and gently rested her head on Liu Sisi's shoulder and neck again.

She didn't want Liu Sisi to see her current disheveled state. "I never imagined that the girl he's liked for so long would be you."

In that instant, Lin Lan seemed to smell the bitter taste flowing from her eyes.

She was in pain and helpless.

But they still had to pretend to be at peace with it.

"Sisi, what do you think? My brother is a good man. He is virtuous, devoted in love, handsome, and wealthy."

"..."

"As for me, just think of it as a kind of idol worship under the influence of youthful passion."

"Besides, I've decided to let go of this unnecessary obsession and will no longer pose a threat to you." Lin Lan bit her lower lip, trying to calm herself down.

She composed herself, suppressing the pain in her heart.

His words carried a certain decisiveness, as if he were speaking to himself.