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

"Sisi?" Lin Lan tried on a silver-white strapless dress, turned around in front of the mirror twice after coming out of the fitting room. Seeing no response from the woman sitting on the sofa, she walked over and called out.

Liu Sisi suddenly woke up, steadied herself, and carefully looked Lin Lan over. She smiled and said, "This dress is quite nice; it makes you look elegant and sophisticated without being tacky."

"Yes, Miss Lin, you look like a fairy in this outfit! So beautiful!" the sales assistant praised from the side.

Upon hearing this, Lin Lan walked to the mirror and examined herself twice. The silver-white silk fitted long dress featured a casually designed wave pattern at the bust that extended to the sleeves. The style was simple yet fashionable, but when worn, it gave off an air of noble elegance.

She was naturally beautiful, with fair skin and a well-proportioned figure. She was quite petite and pretty, and wearing this evening gown, she truly looked ethereal and graceful! Therefore, Lin Lan was quite satisfied.

Lin Lan smiled as she pulled out her platinum card and handed it to the sales assistant. "This one will do."

"Thank you, Ms. Lin. Please wait a moment." The sales assistant took the platinum card, bowed slightly, and withdrew.

"Sisi, are you tired?" Lin Lan asked with concern, looking at Liu Sisi who seemed distracted all day.

Liu Sisi pursed her lips and gently shook her head. "It's okay, I'm fine. Go change your dress, I'm starving."

"Hehe~, okay, I'll be right there." Lin Lan gave her an OK sign and turned to go back to the fitting room.

As the two of them walked out of the boutique carrying their gowns, they happened to run into Kenny Bee, who was passing by.

"Sisi? Liu Sisi~."

Du Zhentao never expected that he would run into her when he came over after get off work to buy a few ties and cufflinks. He was a little surprised and couldn't help but call out to her to stop.

Perhaps it was because so much time had passed, or perhaps she wasn't feeling well today, but Liu Sisi's delicate brows furrowed slightly, and she didn't recognize him at first. "You are...?"

"I'm Xiao Du, Du Zhentao." Du Zhentao didn't seem to mind too much, and simply smiled as he reintroduced himself to her.

"Oh, yes, yes, yes." Liu Sisi subconsciously patted her head, saying embarrassedly, "I'm sorry. I..." She forgot...

"It's alright, I understand." His expression was calm, yet there was a hint of a smile.

Lin Lan interjected with interest. "And who is this?"

“Oh, Lanlan, this is Dr. Du. He is... a friend of mine.” Liu Sisi looked at Du Zhentao somewhat awkwardly, swallowed hard, and then said, “Dr. Du, this is Lin Lan, my colleague and good friend.”

"Ms. Lin, hello." Du Zhentao extended his hand in a very gentlemanly manner.

Lin Lan, unafraid of strangers, extended her hand to shake his. "Nice to meet you, Dr. Du."

"We're all friends, just call me Atao. Dr. Du is too formal," Du Zhentao said with a smile.

"Pfft~, raw and cold? You're so funny." Lin Lan couldn't help but laugh at him. "We were just about to go eat Japanese food."

Du Zhentao raised an eyebrow and asked in a familiar tone, "It's the weekend, I wonder if the two ladies would mind if I shared a table with them? I haven't had dinner yet either, so how about it? It's my treat, what do you say?"

“Okay, then we won’t stand on ceremony.” Lin Lan had a good impression of this Dr. Du, so she ignored Liu Sisi and agreed without hesitation.

"Hehe, it's my honor, please go ahead." He was in a great mood and politely let them go first.

This is the New World Center, a famous large shopping mall in S City. It boasts numerous world-renowned brand stores and a variety of upscale restaurants.

They chose a high-quality sushi restaurant with an excellent reputation.

On a weekend, the restaurant was bustling with activity, packed to the brim. Lin Lan had made a reservation in advance, but upon arrival, she still had to wait several numbers.

"Tao, we need to use the restroom first. Could you please keep an eye on things for us?" Lin Lan handed him her dress bag without any hesitation and pulled Liu Sisi towards the restroom.

As she walked, she pressed Liu Sisi for answers. "Tell me honestly, who is he?"

“Du Zhentao, Dr. Du.” Liu Sisi glanced at her, deliberately whetting her appetite. “Oh, to be precise, he’s a psychiatrist. Don’t get cocky just because you’re smug; he can see right through you.”

Lin Lan was surprised. "Really? He seems quite gentle and easy-going to me, not as scheming as you say."

Liu Sisi smiled but remained silent.

"Hey~, don't jump to conclusions. I'm asking you what your relationship is with him."

"It's...no...matter!" Liu Sisi told her, enunciating each word clearly.

Lin Lan was furious and rolled her eyes at her. "Nobody would believe you!"

Emerging from the toilet stall, Liu Sisi stood before the washbasin, gazing at her weary face in the mirror. A profound sense of loss washed over her, a nameless exhaustion and powerlessness gripping her.

"Sisi, are you alright?" Lin Lan, who was beside her, washed her hands while glancing at her sideways.

"Yeah, I'm just hungry." She smiled, tidied her hair, and forced herself to stay awake.

"Alright, let's go over there." Lin Lan affectionately took her arm, and as they walked out, she kept asking anxiously, "Seriously, I have a mission, which is to keep an eye on you for my brother. Tell me, what's going on with Du Zhentao?"

Keep an eye on him for him? Heh~.

"He was a blind date arranged by my mom, but we're not going to get along." Liu Sisi wasn't in the mood to say anything more.

"Hehe~, see, I told you. The way he looked at you was definitely unusual." Lin Lan sneered, a calculating glint in her eyes.

Liu Sisi was stunned by her words and quickly scolded her lightly, "Don't make wild guesses! I said it's hopeless, and that's final."

She can still see things clearly. As she said, she hates people who play with emotions and mess with life.

"Tch~, That's right, you can control yourself. That's good! But can you be sure you can control others?" Lin Lan scoffed.

But her casual remark struck Liu Sisi like a thunderbolt. Could she control people's hearts? The answer, of course, was no.

She thought of Lin Xuedong; there are plenty of men who say one thing and do another.

She couldn't control him. Just as he said he loved her, his love was both gentle and forceful, and in many unintentional moments, he asserted all her will.

He gradually ensnared her in his sweet-talking web of love, making her unable to extricate herself and unable to refute his lies.

What if he says he doesn't love her anymore? Liu Sisi, who do you think you are? Where's your self-awareness?

He says he doesn't love you anymore, so what right do you have to say anything? Shouldn't you go back to where you came from?

Suddenly, her heart felt as if a hole had been punched through it, leaving it empty and desolate. She dared not think any further, unsure if she could still part ways amicably and calmly if that day came.

"Sisi, you're back? There's a seat now, let's go." Just as she was in a daze, Du Zhentao came up to her with a smile.

"Mm." Liu Sisi snapped out of her reverie and nodded gently.

They sat in booths next to the conveyor belt, where they could easily pick up their favorite sushi and desserts from the conveyor belt in addition to ordering. This sushi restaurant is very famous; their vinegared rice is fragrant and appetizing, and all the ingredients are air-freighted to Hong Kong that day.

Liu Sisi prefers to eat amberjack sushi. She doesn't care about appearance or anything. When she's in a bad mood, she can only turn her grief into food to comfort herself.

"This is pretty good, you guys should try it too~." She covered her mouth, chewing as she recommended it to Lin Lan and Du Zhentao.

"Really?" Upon hearing this, Du Zhentao put down the shrimp sushi he had just picked up onto his small plate. Then he reached for the amberjack sushi she pushed towards him.

He picked up a piece of sushi, dipped it diagonally in soy sauce, and then, holding the bottom with one hand, put it in his mouth. Instantly, the sweet, savory, and smooth flavor of the sushi exploded in his mouth, truly satisfying his taste buds.

"Hmm, it's really good. So you like this?" Du Zhentao looked up, glanced at her, and smiled slightly.

"Yes, I really like it." Liu Sisi met his eyes and responded generously, her heart at peace.

His eyes, bright as stars, seemed to easily discern things; his expression was calm yet full of smiles, making people feel very gentle and approachable.

"Do you both work at Lin's?" Du Zhentao casually chatted about everyday matters.

Liu Sisi smiled faintly, then kicked Lin Lan, who was too busy eating. "Well, Lanlan works in the public relations department, and I'm in the president's office. We work on the same floor."

"Haha, Tao, I have some firsthand information about Sisi. What else do you want to know? Considering..." Lin Lan suddenly realized something, quickly sat up straight, and grinned.

Those beautiful phoenix eyes swept over the food on the table, and she raised an eyebrow, saying teasingly, "I don't mind telling you a little something."

Du Zhentao turned his gaze to Lin Lan, his heart filled with joy. "Really?"

"Hmm, but I can't guarantee it will suit your taste~." Her smile widened.

"Lanlan!" Liu Sisi glanced at her and hissed, her eyes flashing a warning. She wanted her to help get rid of Du Zhentao, not to sell her off.

"It's nothing, Sisi. We're just friends, having a casual chat." Du Zhentao noticed Liu Sisi's disappointment and only wanted to guide her to talk about what was bothering her.

“Yeah, why are you so nervous? Why don’t we just eat and chat?” Lin Lan seemed completely at ease.

"So, have you been very busy with work lately?"

"I'm fine, but Sisi is really busy. Look at how haggard she looks, it breaks my heart to see her like that."

"Really? Sisi, no matter how busy you are, you must remember to rest." Du Zhentao advised out of concern for his friend.

"Thank you for your concern." Liu Sisi's clear, bright eyes held a hint of apology as she looked at Du Zhentao. "After receiving your message, I..."

"It's alright, I understand." He remained as gentle and refined as ever, displaying extraordinary magnanimity. It seemed that he understood everything perfectly well, and many things were understood without being spoken of.

Liu Sisi felt a little awkward. She pursed her lips, smiled at him, and then lowered her head to continue eating.

She was unwilling to reveal her innermost thoughts, clearly a protective mechanism of self-suppression. At this moment, she wouldn't accept any explanation; she only wanted to immerse herself in her own little world.

Du Zhentao couldn't help but frown slightly; he couldn't afford to be miserable in this situation.