How many loves can be relived in the story of a devoted CEO pursuing his wife?
Chapter 80 Her beauty lies not in her appearance, but in her very being, in her soul.
Upon reaching the 45th floor, Xiaobai's signature smiling face jumped out in front of her. "Sisi, good morning~".
"Good morning~." Liu Sisi greeted her with a smile as she walked into the office.
Xiao Bai excitedly rushed forward and grabbed her arm. He waved his phone in front of her face, looking like he'd discovered an exclusive story. "Sisi, our CEO Lin is really famous lately! His scandals with that Assistant Zeng are just one after another!"
Liu Sisi paused, then took Xiaobai's phone and began to read it carefully. Those tabloid news stories were usually edited, often presented from an extremely mysterious, ambiguous, and sensational angle.
The report describes an interview segment at a chamber of commerce dinner, covering topics such as marriage arrangements, female companions, and post-marital plans. It also details his attentive behavior towards Zeng Ziyan, including text, photos, and videos, but conspicuously omits the part where Lin Xuedong finally clarified the situation.
See, this is commercial value. Only things that seem plausible but are actually false can attract public attention.
What they seek is simply to provide gossip material for people's casual conversation. But how many people actually delve into the underlying reasons?
Haha~, so this is the misunderstanding he was talking about?
It seemed obvious, even though they knew she would misunderstand and that she would be unhappy. But they still did it regardless of my feelings, without any intention of hiding anything.
However, all they did was try to appease her with half-hearted words. She felt so frustrated!
"Sisi, look. Zeng Ziyan has only been here a few days, and the two of them are already inseparable, both in public and private. Could it be that good news is just around the corner?" Xiaobai's eyes darted around, as if the matter was of great importance to her.
Liu Sisi's smile faded, and she said with a serious face, "What does it matter to us what other people do? Let's just focus on our work."
"Ugh~." Xiaobai rolled her eyes at her. This boring girl, all she cares about all day is work.
She pouted and complained, "You big dullard! If they succeed, we might get an extra bonus or something. Shouldn't everyone be happy? How can it be that it doesn't matter?"
"Let's go, let's go. I don't have the energy to care about these things. I'm busy." Liu Sisi impatiently interrupted the topic and half-pushed, half-pulled Xiaobai out of the office.
After Xiaobai left, she slumped back in her office chair, feeling utterly helpless. She pondered for a long while, but her hard-won peace of mind was once again stirred up by him; she was truly frustrated.
Liu Sisi secretly made a mental note of it; when he returned, she would definitely not let him off easily!
If it works out, great; if not, so be it! Everyone has their pride!
Yes, at this moment she was filled with righteous indignation, and could even utter some arrogant words. But what about the next moment, when she calmed down?
What else could I do? The whole morning passed like this, a mixture of intentional and unintentional torment.
At 3 p.m., she and Zhou Zhichen arrived at Songke's conference room on time.
Li Songze remained aloof and dignified, seated in the main seat. He listened attentively to their formulation of project goals with a cool and detached expression.
Xing Yi pushed the car manufacturer's product catalog to Zhou Zhichen. "Mr. Zhou, we have selected the models. Here is the information."
“Okay, we will contact the car manufacturer as soon as possible and integrate the design plan. The initial model of the pre-equipment device can be tested within 6 to 8 weeks.” Zhou Zhichen glanced at the data, then looked up and adjusted his black-rimmed glasses before replying.
"So, what are the dates for network deployment and base station construction at the site?" Xing Yi continued to ask.
"Mr. Xing, we have expedited the application for the network installation license, and construction is expected to begin in two weeks." Liu Sisi replied calmly, looking at the information on her laptop.
"Yes, our application is expected to be completed by the end of October. There are less than three months left, and we also need to speed up the simulated city planning on the hillside."
Liu Sisi glanced at the calendar on the table, pondered for a moment, then looked up at Xing Yi and said calmly, "Our Lin's Construction team will commence construction on schedule at the site selection site in Hengzhou. We expect some basic construction to be completed by the end of October, and the rest will be added gradually to meet the needs of the drills. However, some planning details still need to be finalized by our General Manager Lin."
"Oh? I just realized that A-Dong is absent again today. He's such a relaxed boss, leaving all the work to you?" Xing Yi chuckled sarcastically, instantly lightening the atmosphere of the meeting.
"We're all here to get our wages," Liu Sisi said with a wry smile, rarely cracking a joke.
Xing Yi raised an eyebrow, his words carrying a deeper meaning. "Heh~. There's plenty you can get from that guy."
Liu Sisi frowned slightly, refusing to comment on topics unrelated to work. Especially since it was her own boss's gossip.
She shrugged, smiled, and didn't say anything more.
A moment later, she changed the subject, her clear, watery eyes fixed on Li Songze. "According to the schedule, the signing ceremony is in early September. Does Mr. Li have a preferred location for it?"
"Do you have any suggestions?" Li Songze's expression remained cold and indifferent, making it difficult for anyone to look him in the eye.
Liu Sisi smiled slightly at him. "If Mr. Li doesn't have any special requests, we suggest holding the press conference at the Junlan Hotel."
"I have no objection." He pursed his thin lips, his deep eyes fixed on her face.
"Okay, I'll have our PR department arrange it." Being stared at by him wasn't pleasant. His aura was too strong, very oppressive; Liu Sisi couldn't help but shiver inwardly.
After responding with a smile, she subtly turned her gaze back to the computer, her slender fingers moving across the keyboard to record the event.
Today's meeting covered a lot of details and took quite a while; it didn't end until after 5 p.m.
Liu Sisi drove herself. She wasn't in a good mood today, so she didn't plan to go back to the company. After saying goodbye to Zhou Zhichen in the parking lot, the two went their separate ways.
Just as she was walking dejectedly toward her car, a deep, resonant voice called out to her from behind.
"Sisi, Liu Sisi~." When Liu Sisi turned around and saw Li Songze's cold, handsome face, she was somewhat taken aback. His face showed a hint of weariness, and his dark eyes flickered slightly, as if he were probing. "Mr. Li, is there anything else?"
"I'm off work," he said casually as he caught up with her.
Liu Sisi looked at him, his face so serious, yet he uttered such nonsensical words, and almost laughed. "Oh, and then?"
“Together.” He walked gracefully beside her, his hands in his trouser pockets, as if they really were going to leave work together.
"???" What is he planning to do now? This guy is really unpredictable.
“My car is parked right there!” Liu Sisi pointed to a spot about 10 cars away and pressed the remote unlock button.
When the notification beep came, she stopped. She looked up and glanced at him, her eyes conveying the unspoken message: even if they were going to pick up the car together, hers would be there anyway; why did they need to go together?
Li Songze, also 185cm tall, glanced down at the petite woman who was a head shorter than him. Her eyes were clear and bright, staring at him without fear, and the openness in them stirred his heart.
He missed her dearly and longed to spend more time with her each time.
"Let's have dinner together after get off work." He didn't change his expression, only pursed his lips. "You said that last time."
She stared at him with wide, surprised eyes, blinking rapidly. "Tonight?"
"Well, I only have time tonight." Ha, he really doesn't care about other people's convenience at all; one sentence from him and she had no way to refuse.
Liu Sisi was truly driven crazy by him. Her already irritable mood intensified, and she said somewhat impatiently, "Then, what does Mr. Li like? Let's reserve a restaurant and then go separately."
I like you! I like you! I like you!
Li Songze confessed his feelings to her three times in his heart. Yes, important things must be said three times to show how much he values them.
"I'll just ride in your car." He looked at her leisurely, observing her little temper, and his mood inexplicably improved.
"Huh?" Liu Sisi's eyes almost popped out of the ground. What a joke!
He, the CEO of a multi-billion dollar conglomerate, wants a ride in her car? Her inconspicuous little car certainly can't accommodate a giant like him!
"Mr. Li, my car is small, I'm afraid you won't be comfortable. How about... we reschedule for another time?"
Li Songze was determined to squeeze in with her. "It's okay, I'm fine."
"Hehe, how could I possibly accept that?" Liu Sisi was extremely embarrassed. The weariness she had felt earlier had been completely revived by his stimulation. Her whole body felt unnaturally hot, and she could hardly tell whether it was from shyness, anger, or annoyance.
"I took my car to get it repaired."
"..."
Just like that, with a few words, he blocked her escape route. His tall and imposing figure followed closely behind her, leaving her no room to maneuver.
Liu Sisi had no choice but to squeeze into her Toyota Camry with him.
Her clumsy driving and sluggish speed proclaimed her dissatisfaction.
Li Songze understood the meaning behind her body language, yet he remained calm and composed, sitting upright. Just being with her filled him with sweetness and contentment.
He subconsciously bent his long legs; indeed, the car had limited space, so he had to make do with his long, slender legs.
Li Songze, Li Songze~, you're working so hard to undermine others. Do you really believe in that old saying...? As long as you swing the hoe well, no wall will stand still.
"Mr. Li, how about we go out for barbecue?"
"Ah."
"I know a really good, authentic barbecue place. How about that?" Liu Sisi chuckled, a mischievous thought forming in her mind. She was going to take him there to eat barbecue and suffocate him with the stench.
He looked down on her, all cold and aloof, and he was even oppressing her. She just couldn't stand it.
"Ah."
Hmm again, are you mute?
He's so stingy with words! He'd never even laugh if you scratched him.
Doesn't she know he's off work already? She doesn't need to flatter him or read his face.
Is it really necessary? That's why I particularly dislike him!
"What's wrong?" Li Songze noticed the slight change in her expression. He thought to himself that she was becoming more and more vibrant in his eyes. The initial restraint was gone; this was a good sign.
The woman shrugged, her expression somewhat aloof. "It's nothing, I just look forward to seeing Mr. Li's brilliance on the podium."
"Is it?"
That's enough! Almost every sentence he utters consists of only single or double syllables, and he even murmurs them out.
As soon as Liu Sisi parked the car and unbuckled her seatbelt, she turned her head to the side. The car was cramped, and their elbows and arms inevitably bumped twice.
She stared directly at him, her eyes questioning, a hint of unfriendly mockery in her gaze. "Mr. Li, you're usually so concise. Are you saving your words for a speech, so you can ramble on and on?"
At that moment, Li Songze turned around and unbuckled his seatbelt. The two were very close, so close that if she took a slight breath, the faint smell of tobacco and his clean scent would fill her nostrils.
He could even see the fine downy hairs on her face clearly.
His eyes flickered, his pupils as deep as ink. A flickering light within them completely swallowed her small reflection.
Just as Liu Si was about to back down, his magnetic voice slowly rang out. "No."
"Oh." Liu Sisi lowered her eyelids in disappointment, at a loss for what to do. "Mr. Li, we've arrived."
With that, she turned and got out of the car with a swift movement. As her presence faded, Li Songze's clearly defined fractured fingers twitched slightly...
The barbecue restaurant was filled with the aroma of smoke and the cacophony of voices—a truly down-to-earth atmosphere. It was all intentional on Liu Sisi's part; it was better than just facing his quiet, cold demeanor.
He probably prefers quiet, so she goes to noisy places and disturbs him to death.
He probably likes aloofness, so she went and smoked him to death with a fire.
He likes to be high and mighty, so she goes to places that are common and rude.
The place was filled with smoke and fumes, and each small round table had a built-in electric grill. Long exhaust pipes hung from the top of the tables, and the stools were made from converted oil drums.
No private room, no attentive service. It's so annoying!
"Hehe~, hehe~." Thinking about this, she realized she had been too cunning, but for some reason, she felt particularly relaxed.
Holding the meat tongs, she stared at the sizzling pork belly on the grill and couldn't help but giggle, her smile as radiant as a flower.
Her actions and teasing intentions did not escape Li Songze's shrewd eyes. Nevertheless, he found it amusing and was happy to play along.
Because her beauty lies not in her appearance, but in her very being, in her soul.
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