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

After putting her phone away, she stood by the bed and stared quietly at the sleeping man for a long while.

"Learn from Dong-ge, forget about Liu Sisi, she's not right for you." After a long silence, Zeng Ziyan murmured, then resolutely turned and walked towards the bathroom. When she came out, she had already changed into a bathrobe...

In the quiet carriage, Liu Sisi nervously twisted her hands together. Her eyes were fixed on the road conditions outside the window, and she remained silent.

Firstly, I don't know what to say, and secondly, it's not good to say anything.

"What are you thinking about? Your boyfriend?"

"Huh?" Liu Sisi was taken aback by his question.

"It's okay, Sisi. We should be open and honest with each other when we make friends. I can tell you're distracted today. Did you have a fight with your boyfriend?" He tried to coax her gently, his voice soft like a breeze, calming her and putting her at ease.

Liu Sisi turned to look at him, but Du Zhentao did not look away. Instead, he continued to look at the road ahead, but his mind was on her.

After a moment, a woman's soft voice rang out in the carriage. "He's away on a business trip and hasn't called me for two days."

"colleague?"

"Hmm." Liu Sisi hadn't intended to publicize her affairs, but when facing Du Zhentao, his composure always gave her a strange sense of security.

"Sisi, if one day you feel that I am reliable and are willing to trust me, please share your story with me. Don't keep it to yourself."

He had only met Liu Sisi twice. She was a quiet, gentle, intelligent, well-behaved, and resolute girl. Perhaps he knew that she came from a single-parent family, and that it wasn't easy for a girl to work hard alone in S City.

Plus, she works in marketing, so the pressure must be immense. So, I instinctively wanted to help her, or protect her like an older brother would.

Liu Sisi appreciated his kindness, but was too tired to say much at the moment. "Thank you, but I can handle it."

"Hmm." Du Zhentao didn't mince words; he had already conveyed his meaning, and he knew she understood.

"Sisi, get a good rest tonight. The worries won't disappear. Let's deal with them tomorrow when we're well-rested." As the car stopped in front of the community gate and Liu Sisi was about to open the car door to get out, Du Zhentao still voiced his concerns.

"Okay, I understand. Be careful on your journey." Liu Sisi turned around and smiled as she said goodbye.

On her way back, she checked her phone again. There were no calls or messages from Lin Xuedong, and she began to feel frustrated.

After a dazed and confused wash, she lay back down on the bed with her phone in hand, only to be met with another wave of disappointment and dejection.

It's already 11 o'clock, is his social engagement still not over?

I tossed and turned for a while, my mind racing. Should I send him another message, or just call him directly?

Sending a message might just be another empty message, so she suppressed her anxiety, gritted her teeth, and dialed the number anyway.

A moment later, the call was answered. Liu Sisi's heart was pounding in her throat. What should she say to him?

Ask him if he's still busy?

Or should I ask him if he has time to talk?

What should we talk about? Should we question him about his relationship with Zeng Ziyan?

Can you really explain something like that over the phone? Of course not.

Or should she pretend she doesn't know anything, tell him she misses him, and wait until he gets back to tell him?

Ah---! Liu Sisi cried out in her heart.

Just as she was feeling flustered, she heard a seductive voice on the other end of the phone.

That incredibly familiar voice had echoed in her ears on countless tender nights. But now, it felt like an ice pop shoved straight into her ear, sending chills down her spine.

Then, there was another rustling sound of clothes and sheets coming from over there.

Liu Sisi sat up abruptly, her eyes widening in surprise, only to be met with a blank stare.

Faintly, she could hear a few soft, seductive murmurs from the other end. At that moment, she held her breath, afraid to breathe too deeply, unaware that her eyes were throbbing with tears.

A sharp, piercing pain, like needles, stabbed into Liu Sisi's heart, the sudden contraction causing her brow to furrow. Then, as if she had fallen into the sea, it became very heavy, very heavy...

She didn't hang up the phone; she was probably terrified. Her whole body was trembling, unsure whether it was from anger or shock.

All the dust particles moving in the air seemed to freeze for a moment.

The other person's voice suddenly amplified and became incredibly vivid. Liu Sisi gripped her phone, not missing a single sound from the other end, her face gradually turning pale as her rationality slowly crumbled.

The call lasted for three minutes, ending with a sigh of regret.

"Learn from Brother Dong~".

Learning from Dong Ge?!

It's Zeng Ziyan!

What are they doing? Even the dumbest person wouldn't be completely oblivious, right?

It can't be true, it can't be true! He told her to believe him, but... what did she get here?!

Liu Sisi closed her eyes, her deep-set eyes already brimming with tears. Trembling, she reached out and clutched the bedsheet, bringing it to her eyes, tears streaming down her face and soaking the sheet.

Her thin shoulders convulsed suddenly under the covers, and the bedroom was filled with her heartbroken sobs...

"Sisi---!" In the early morning, the man suddenly woke up from his dream.

He suddenly opened his eyes, his hazy vision gradually clearing, his deep eyes surveying his surroundings. He was alone in the quiet room.

His mind was a complete blank; he slowly sat up. He instinctively patted his forehead. How could he be so drunk again?

In his dream just now, he saw a thin figure curled up in bed, crying sadly. The voice sounded like that of his beloved woman—Liu Sisi.

He hadn't seen her or heard her voice for three days. Was this just a misconception caused by overwhelming longing? Otherwise, why would he feel such a strong emptiness in his heart?

Lin Xuedong glanced at the phone on the bedside table. He picked it up and checked it. There were no WeChat messages from her, but there was an answered call at 11 o'clock.

He wanted to call her back immediately, but seeing that it was only 5 a.m., he withdrew his finger. The young woman was probably still fast asleep; he'd call her later.

So he put down his phone and strode towards the restroom.

"Ding-dong, ding-dong."

After washing up and getting dressed, Lin Xuedong worked on some official business at his desk for a while when the doorbell rang.

"Click." He walked over and opened the door.

Zeng Ziyan was quite dutiful; she arrived promptly at 7 o'clock with lemon honey water and waited at his door. "Good morning, Mr. Lin."

"Good morning, Ziyan, come in." Lin Xuedong smiled when he saw the honey water in her hand. "How was everyone last night?"

“You’re all drunk, Mr. Lin. Have this drink to sober up first.” Zeng Ziyan thoughtfully handed him honey water as they entered the room.

"Okay, thank you." Lin Xuedong didn't hesitate, took the cup and drank it all in one gulp.

He put down his cup and asked again, "What's the itinerary for today?"

“There’s a lunch meeting at 11 a.m., where I’ll be meeting with leaders from the Industry and Commerce Bureau and Customs of G City. Then, our flight back to S City is at 4 p.m., and there’s a Chamber of Commerce dinner at the Junlan Hotel at 7 p.m.,” Zeng Ziyan answered clearly and logically.

"Okay, tell Ah Xiao and the others to come to my room at 9 o'clock for a project briefing." Lin Xuedong sat back down at his desk.

“Okay, I understand.” Zeng Ziyan obediently replied, trying her best to play the role of an assistant. “Mr. Lin, it’s still early. Would you like to order room service or have breakfast at the hotel restaurant?”

Lin Xuedong paused, looked up, and said calmly, "You can order me some food. I have some business to attend to here. This will give you some time to rest; you've worked hard these past two days."

"It's alright, we're all working. I'll arrange your breakfast." Zeng Ziyan smiled at him. It was better to keep things clear in front of him now, so as not to make him wary.

She was about to turn around when she seemed to remember something. Her expression changed slightly, and she said to him with a hint of grievance, "Mr. Lin, there's something I need to tell you."

"What is it?" Lin Xuedong asked, looking down at the documents.