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

"Ding~." The elevator doors opened when it reached the 45th floor, and Liu Sisi stepped out of the elevator carrying a handful of documents and a computer.

"Ding~." Just then, the doors of the president's private elevator opened. Lin Xuedong and Zeng Ziyan stepped out of the elevator while talking about business.

The three met unexpectedly, and the atmosphere suddenly became a little awkward.

Liu Sisi tactfully lowered her eyes and nodded, taking the initiative to greet them. "President Lin, Miss Zeng."

"You're back? How did today's meeting go?" Lin Xuedong smiled and asked with concern.

Liu Sisi looked up at him and saw that his handsome face was full of smiles. Out of the corner of her eye, she glanced at Zeng Ziyan beside him, who also had a smile on her face.

Ha, these two have been inseparable all day, and they can even talk about work with such beaming smiles?

Liu Sisi felt a little jealous, but still responded respectfully, "Yes, the meeting went quite smoothly. I wonder if President Lin has time now? I'd like to report to you on the progress of this meeting."

"Ziyan, that's all for today. You can go home now." Lin Xuedong glanced at his watch; it was already 5:30. He turned to Zeng Ziyan and said.

Zeng Ziyan smiled, nodded, and left first.

As she passed Liu Sisi, she gave her a fierce glare. If looks were swords, she would have stabbed her without hesitation.

Liu Sisi subconsciously squinted at her departing figure.

"Let's go, let's talk in my office." Lin Xuedong didn't notice the tension between the two women, but he hadn't had a chance to be alone with her all day and missed her terribly. Besides, there were some things he felt he needed to explain to her to avoid unnecessary suspicion later.

"Okay." Liu Sisi snapped out of her daze and followed him toward the president's office.

As soon as the door closed, Liu Sisi found herself unexpectedly enveloped in a warm and familiar embrace.

A man's deep, sexy voice, accompanied by a soft, gentle breath, whispered in my ear, "Wife, did you miss me?"

I want to, I really want to!

Liu Sisi was still carrying documents and a computer, so she couldn't hug him back right away. She could only bury her head in his arms and softly murmur "Mmm".

This embrace was one she liked, craved, and relied on.

No matter how strong or independent she is in the outside world, this place is like a safe harbor where she can let loose and vent her vulnerability without restraint.

A hug can instantly convey affection between lovers, open their hearts, and heal longing.

Lin Xuedong laughed heartily, his shoulders shaking slightly, clearly in high spirits. "Hehe~, I missed you too, so much!"

He took the things from her hands and led her to sit down on the sofa. Then he poured her a glass of warm water and said considerately, "You've worked hard. Have some water first, and then we can talk slowly."

Liu Sisi took the cup and held it in her hand. She looked up and stared at Lin Xuedong. Images of him and Zeng Ziyan chatting and laughing together flashed through her mind, and her delicate brows furrowed slightly.

"What's wrong?" Lin Xuedong asked worriedly, thinking she was just tired.

Liu Sisi took a sip of warm water, then gently set the glass down. Her watery eyes sparkled as she looked at Lin Xuedong, her voice slightly cold. "I want to know what happened to Zeng Ziyan?"

"Her?" Lin Xuedong was surprised that she didn't talk about the project when she opened her mouth.

After a moment's hesitation, Lin Xuedong turned to her, his deep eyes filled with certainty. "I only found out about this this morning. The Lin and Zeng families are old friends, and half a year ago they were going to arrange a marriage. My father and his father wanted me to take over the Zeng family business after the marriage, but I firmly opposed it. Ziyan is an only child, and she had no choice but to shoulder the burden of her family. Since the marriage between our two families has fallen through, Uncle Zeng entrusted her to my father for training. So, she has now become my special assistant and will be with me for a year, learning and absorbing business experience at the Lin family."

Upon hearing this, Liu Sisi's gaze froze, and her expression grew increasingly somber. Her brows furrowed, and she looked deeply troubled.

Lin Xuedong looked at her, and his heart suddenly clenched, as if he had been poked by a sharp object, feeling a slight discomfort.

"Sisi~." He called her softly, leaned forward, and took her small hands in his. "Sisi, look at me."

Liu Sisi subconsciously looked up and met his gaze; at that moment, her mind was in turmoil.

What does it mean to say that I was inseparable from Zeng Ziyan throughout the year?

How could she not understand? Besides, Zeng Ziyan was so eager to provoke and challenge her. How could she not guess her thoughts and intentions?

"You...you accepted?" The moment the question left her mouth, Liu Sisi regretted it. Wasn't that asking a question she already knew the answer to? How incredibly stupid of her!

But since things had already come to that, she simply decided to speak her mind. "Do you know what it means to be constantly by someone's side for a year?"

Lin Xuedong's expression gradually became serious. He didn't know that Liu Sisi would mind so much, and even described the matter as something that was always there.

He sighed, patiently and gently explaining to her, "Sisi, there's nothing between her and me. We've both opened up about our feelings now. She came to Lin's purely to gain experience in her work and business."

He observed Liu Sisi's reaction, then tightened his grip on her hand, as if to give her strength and confidence.

“Back then, Uncle Zeng was trained by my father. Now I will be the one to train Ziyan, and my attitude and position will be to treat her as a subordinate, teaching her step by step how to develop business and manage the company.”

Haha, hand-in-hand? Did he even realize Zeng Ziyan's covetous intentions?

Liu Sisi didn't know how to describe her feelings at that moment.

Lin Xuedong felt he had made the situation perfectly clear. In their world, marriages were either between powerful families or secret deals. Mutual benefit and getting what one needs were the norm in social interactions, so he didn't find it difficult to understand.

However, he overlooked the fact that reason cannot completely cover up the emotional world.

At this time, women often act on emotion. They will ask for a promise without asking why.

“You say there’s nothing between you and her, but can you be sure about her? Or does her family have no objections?” Lin Lan had hinted at this before, and given Zeng Ziyan’s attitude, Liu Sisi didn’t believe his so-called 'pure' feelings.

Lin Xuedong suddenly breathed a sigh of relief, feeling a sweet sensation in his heart, as if he had eaten honey. He smiled and teased her, "Wife, are you jealous?"

Liu Sisi glanced at his grinning face, and her anger flared up instantly.

She shook off his hand, glared at him, and yelled, "Yes, is that not allowed? I'm jealous, can you just give up on your so-called hands-on teaching of her?"

Are you kidding me!? There are many ways and methods to gain experience, why does it have to be like a shadow following you everywhere?

Lin Xuedong frowned slightly, seemingly realizing that nothing he said would change her mind given her anger. He believed that time would prove everything, and the innocent would prove innocent.

But he still had to coax his young wife. "Sisi, Uncle Zeng entrusted her to us to learn business, not just to get by with any job title. Besides, Ziyan will inherit the Zeng Group, not just a specific position. Do you understand?"

He reached out and put his arm around Liu Sisi's shoulder, lowered his head to her cheek, kissed her, and then said, "You don't trust her? Don't you even trust your husband? Don't be angry, it's just work. Hmm?"

Although Liu Sisi was still resentful, he said she should trust him, so what else could she say?

She looked up at the bright incandescent light on the ceiling. Nothing seemed to dispel the gloom in her heart, and in the end, it all turned into a long sigh.

"Sisi." Lin Xuedong turned her body around so they could look at each other. He saw the sadness in her eyes. His heart skipped a beat, feeling both heartache and relief, but this topic was no longer suitable for discussion.

Then, he reached out and pulled her into his arms, his large hand stroking her back. His chin rested on her shoulder, gently coaxing the woman in his arms. "Everyone's had a long day, let's go home. What do you want to eat? You didn't seem to try much of the Cantonese food at Mingjiang No. 1 last time. Let's go there again tonight and enjoy our romantic dinner. Okay?"

There's delicious food? And romance? He really thinks she's an innocent young girl. This guy is so greasy!

"Pfft~." Liu Sisi was amused by him and couldn't help but tease him. "How romantic is it, please?"

"Hmm, shall I give you flowers? Then let's take a walk along the Bund to digest our food. Whenever we're together, every moment is romantic, don't you think?"

Liu Sisi admitted that his words had charmed her, but she wouldn't let it go unpunished. She feigned disdain and said, "Tsk tsk tsk, how come you're always so glib?"

"Wife, speak properly. This is clearly sweet talk." Lin Xuedong loosened his embrace, looked at her, and said seriously. "Intentionally misinterpreting your husband's meaning is punishable, you know?"

"What?" Liu Sisi had a bad feeling, sensing danger approaching. She remembered how troublesome this person was, and how he could... at the slightest provocation.

"Hmm, let me think... I think I'll pass on the flowers. What kind of flowers are there to send?" Lin Xuedong's bright eyes exaggeratedly scrutinized Liu Sisi's fair face, then his thin lips curled into a wicked smile. "A... kiss."

As soon as he finished speaking, he tilted his head slightly forward and accurately captured Liu Sisi's cherry lips. While she was still stunned, the man had already cunningly sneaked in and wantonly plundered her sweetness.

Liu Sisi was powerless against his kiss. She closed her eyes, feeling the deep affection in his long, tender kiss, which warmed her heart and soothed her troubled mind.