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

"Want a couple of drinks?" He loosened his tie and three buttons on his collar. He rolled up his sleeves, revealing his strong arms.

His casual attire exuded an air of refined elegance, and he seemed completely unconcerned about the incongruity of the surroundings.

"How can we have barbecue without wine?" Liu Sisi slightly suppressed her smile and nodded.

Li Songze ordered half a dozen ice-cold beers, skillfully prying open the bottle caps with the corner of the table with a "click." Then he took a tissue to wipe the bottle opening clean and handed the whole bottle to her. His movements were swift and authentic, yet still showed his good manners.

The next second, he didn't stand on ceremony. He picked up a piece of pork belly, blew on it, and ate it. Then, he raised the bottle and gulped down two mouthfuls of beer, looking very pleased with himself.

Liu Sisi's hand, which had been taking the beer, froze in mid-air. She stared at his actions for a split second, momentarily stunned. "Thank you."

"Let's eat~." Li Songze glanced at her indifferently, then picked up another piece of meat and put it in his mouth to chew.

"Oh." Liu Sisi frowned, not expecting him to not mind the environment and to blend in so well.

She subconsciously tilted her head, thinking, "If I can't figure it out, then I'll just stop thinking about it." Whatever, she was hungry anyway, so she started eating.

They each drank a bottle of beer, and their mood improved considerably, shedding their restraint and hostility.

"Aren't you afraid of gaining weight?" Li Songze had already started drinking his second bottle. He glanced at Liu Sisi, who was turning over the beef ribs, with his narrow eyes.

"It's the barbecue that's tempting me; I don't want to gain weight." Liu Sisi glanced at him, then mocked, "President Li is so high and mighty, he doesn't know the hardships of life! You know, we working people, after a hard day's work, only delicious food can heal us~."

"Is work very hard?"

"Not really." Liu Sisi shook her head. What's work? Dealing with emotional issues is what's truly exhausting.

She roused herself and said to Li Songze, "At Lin's, I only have one 5G project that I'm working on with Songke."

"Oh, I thought you were exhausted from work. You didn't look too well last time I saw you." Li Songze had unknowingly become more talkative.

"Hehe~, I didn't realize that President Li would care so much about his subordinates." Liu Sisi took a couple of sips of beer. She used a glass, not as hearty as him.

"Shouldn't it be? Good employees are a crucial asset for a company's success." Li Songze chuckled. Yes, he laughed, fueled by the alcohol.

"Hehe~, Mr. Li, you smiled again. That's great!" Liu Sisi said dismissively. He did look quite handsome when he smiled, much better than his icy expression.

"Didn't I say I would do my best?" Li Songze pursed his lips gently.

"Good, good, that's perfect! You deserve a reward." Liu Sisi praised him generously, then placed the roasted beef ribs into his bowl.

"Shall we finish this bottle?" Li Songze picked up his bottle of beer and toasted her.

"Great!" Liu Sisi filled her glass, then clinked it against his, smiling as she said, "Mr. Li, forgive my lack of eloquence. With this drink, I wish you a successful speech! Cheers!"

"Great!" So they all tilted their heads back with gusto and drank it all in one gulp.

Li Songze put down the empty wine bottle, his deep voice carrying a hint of softness, yet his intention was crystal clear. "Then, you absolutely must come to the forum on Sunday!"

"Don't worry, if I don't go, Vice President Zhou will definitely be the first to punish me! And I'm really looking forward to hearing your speech! Good luck!" she said sincerely.

"Ah."

"Will your girlfriend go too?" she asked curiously.

Li Songze glanced at her, his tone indifferent. "Who?"

"Huh?" Liu Sisi was taken aback by his reaction, and she felt a little embarrassed.

Isn't Ren Anran considered his girlfriend? Perhaps in his eyes, a kept mistress isn't the same as a girlfriend.

What should we do? It seems she's stumbled into a minefield.

She paused for half a second, then stammered, her cheeks flushed. "No, it's nothing, I misspoke."

"I don't have a girlfriend right now," Li Songze said calmly, without changing his expression.

Liu Sisi lowered her head, feeling extremely embarrassed. The love lives of these young masters were truly complicated. "Oh."

"Oh?!" Li Songze chuckled self-deprecatingly. She was referring to Ren Anran, wasn't she? That was just a pretext. "You care about these things?"

"No, no, Mr. Li. I'm sorry, don't misunderstand, I just misspoke." Liu Sisi raised her head again, feeling embarrassed, and hurriedly explained.

"In short, I don't have a girlfriend right now," he reiterated, his tone very serious.

Liu Sisi was speechless; she was genuinely startled by him.

He is indeed unfathomable; you can never predict what he will do next. This person is best avoided; stay far away!

Li Songze easily caught the change in her expression, and his heart tightened. His handsome brows furrowed slightly; it seemed he had acted too hastily.

His eyes gradually darkened, and he subtly changed the subject. "On the day of the forum, you didn't come with A-Dong, but with Zhou Zhichen instead. Won't he mind?"

When Lin Xuedong was mentioned, her expression darkened slightly, and she gave a helpless smile. "Under normal circumstances, I try to avoid being in the same frame as him."

"Is it really that serious? Don't you have confidence in yourself?"

Liu Sisi looked up and met his deep, dark eyes. His mind was clear. Having been seen through so easily, she didn't panic; instead, she remained calm. "I suppose so."

"Hmm." He hummed softly, seemingly understanding, and then continued eating.

Liu Sisi lowered her head and ate in silence. Lin Xuedong had only sent her two simple messages today, and now, besides waiting for him to come back, she felt like there was nothing else she could do.

She poured herself another beer and drank it down in a sullen voice. She grew increasingly troubled; love truly was a double-edged sword.

While you enjoy it and experience the sweet satisfaction it brings, you are also subtly enduring the harm it inflicts. You become anxious, preoccupied, lost, and lost.

Someone once said that if the heart doesn't move, it won't hurt. But what about her? Without realizing it, she moved her body and her heart.

If he were to leave her, could she bear the pain? Could she still live as freely as before?

"Would you like more wine?" As she finished her third bottle, Li Songze looked up at her, his lips pursed, his feelings complex. He sensed the turmoil in her heart—a tenderness that had completely overwhelmed her for another man.

Liu Sisi narrowed her eyes and gently shook her head. "No, I still need to drive back."

"You can call a designated driver."

"Hehe~, Mr. Li, I can't be presumptuous, I have to go to work tomorrow~." Liu Sisi chuckled and glanced at him.

She is rational, with a resilient spirit hidden beneath her soft heart. She has strong moral principles and will not allow herself to act recklessly.

When it came time to pay the bill, Liu Sisi insisted on paying. Li Songze didn't make things difficult for her and, for the first time ever, let her treat him. He genuinely admired and respected her for her inherent strength and kind heart.

"Mr. Li, thank you for gracing us tonight. Would you like to call a car to take you back?"

"I'll take you back first." Before she could finish speaking, Li Songze used the same tactic of herding ducks.

Outside the restaurant, Liu Sisi felt a sudden, bewildering gust of wind. What was all this? "Mr. Li, it's getting late. We don't want to take up too much of your time, or perhaps I should call you a car?"

"No need." He saw the firm refusal in her eyes and couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.

After hesitating for a moment, he decided not to force her. A slight smile played on his lips, his expression calm, and he finally spoke, "Be careful on the road."

"Okay, then I'll go first." Liu Sisi subconsciously looked up at him one last time.

He had a faint smile on his lips, waved his hand, and gestured for her to go first.

But as she turned away, his lips trembled slightly involuntarily. He longed to keep her with him; even silence would be enough for him, just to be with her.

Now, watching her get into the car and slowly drive out of my sight, I feel a growing emptiness in my heart, and it leaves me with a bitter taste.

Li Songze took out a cigarette and lit it. He took a deep drag, and as he exhaled the white smoke rings, his thin lips curled up in a smile.

He chuckled self-deprecatingly, laughing at the irony, laughing at himself.

He couldn't control himself for this little woman; this was a feeling he'd never experienced before. Even knowing she was his good friend's woman, he still couldn't suppress the flutter in his heart.

Time and again, in my desire to get closer to her, I've become someone I don't recognize.