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

On the other side of the venue, Liu Sisi glanced at Li Songze and Lin Xuedong, then started chatting with Lin Lan again.

She finished the entire plate of snacks, feeling much better. Hiding in the rest area was so much better than dealing with all the boring small talk in the venue. While sipping her special drink, she gossiped with Lin Lan. "Hey, Lanlan, what's going on between you and Du Zhentao?"

Lin Lan withdrew her gaze from Lin Xuedong. Why had that annoying Zeng Ziyan pounced on him again? She felt terrible and said indignantly, "Look at her! That Zeng Ziyan is shameless! She's everywhere!"

Liu Sisi frowned. She glanced over again, and sure enough, it was so. However, she felt Lin Lan's reaction seemed a bit excessive. Didn't she say she wouldn't care about Zeng Ziyan? Could it be that she still couldn't let go of Lin Xuedong?

Before Liu Sisi could speak, Lin Lan stood up. "No, I have to go over there."

She uttered those words, then lifted her skirt and strode out, and Liu Sisi couldn't stop her.

"Sisi." Just as she was hesitating whether to follow him out, Du Zhentao came over with a plate of snacks and a drink.

He sat down gracefully opposite her, his gaze fixed intently on her, his voice deep and clear. "Why are you hiding here all alone? Why aren't you going to visit your boyfriend's friends?"

"I'm not used to it." Liu Sisi wasn't one to be coy, especially not in front of Du Zhentao. Her answer was double-edged, firm and resolute. She wasn't used to this kind of occasion, and even less used to openly showing off her relationship with Lin Xuedong.

"I never imagined your boyfriend was Lin Lan's brother, the CEO of Lin's Group." Du Zhentao took a sip of his specialty drink and pursed his lips. "Feeling pressured?"

"Yes, our backgrounds are too different." Liu Sisi lowered her eyes slightly, hiding her vulnerability in them.

"It's alright, Sisi, I understand." His words made Liu Sisi look up again, and she was at a loss for words.

She told Lin Lan, but Lin Lan only reacted with a cynical attitude, even more agitated than she was.

Now, Du Zhentao only said one sentence: he understands her, but that speaks volumes. It relieved a lot of her frustration; this is probably what is meant by empathy.

"Thank you."

"Love is a matter between two people. Ultimately, as long as two people love each other and are of one mind, you don't need to worry about other trivial matters." He spoke to her in a casual, friendly tone, with a gentle smile on his face, very approachable and relaxed.

Liu Sisi felt helpless and gave a faint smile. "That may be true, but there will still be tests."

“Life is full of challenges. For example, we go to school to improve our grades, we work to achieve our goals, we have children to get a head start in life…” Du Zhentao rattled off a bunch of examples, then suddenly chuckled. “So love… of course, is about grasping happiness! As long as you and your partner live a happy and fulfilling life, that’s enough. That’s the core value.”

"You're really amazing." Liu Sisi grinned at him; his words alone made her feel good.

"It's not about how great I am, the key is whether you're firm enough in your feelings and whether you have confidence in them," Du Zhentao shrugged.

Is it firm enough?

Do you have confidence?

Lin Xuedong repeatedly told himself that they needed to share a common belief and work together, and that even though the road ahead was difficult, they would be happy to face it. Moreover, he told her to trust him, that he had the ability to shield her from the storms and support their little family.

Thinking of this, she subconsciously looked around the venue, hoping to find that familiar figure. A moment later, she saw Lin Xuedong and Lin Lan huddled together with Xie Zhanming, chatting and laughing.

“That’s what he thought too. He said I should trust him, that he could protect me from the wind and rain.” Liu Sisi withdrew her gaze and turned to look at Du Zhentao.

"Yes, from a man's perspective, I can see that he cares about you a lot. You should also muster some courage and give your all for this relationship." To deal with someone who has low self-esteem, you need to subconsciously guide them to realize their goals, eliminate distractions, and move forward with confidence.

"Okay, I'll give it a try." Liu Sisi smiled.

"In short, if you have any unresolved issues in the future, feel free to talk to me. Two heads are better than one, so don't keep them bottled up inside. There are no truly insurmountable obstacles in the world; the key is whether you want to overcome them. As long as you want to, there will always be a way. There's always a way out, and when husband and wife are of one mind, they can overcome anything, right?"

Liu Sisi suddenly understood and nodded heavily. "Yes."

"Would you like something else?" Du Zhentao gently pushed the plate of snacks towards her.

She gently shook her head, her face blooming like a white lotus, her smile radiating joy and delight. "No, I've already eaten."

"It's okay, I can do it myself." He smiled and started eating without any hesitation.

A moment later, the violin music in the hall stopped, and then the emcee raised the microphone to make an announcement.

"Distinguished guests, good evening! First of all, on behalf of Mr. Lin Zhicheng, the host of tonight, I would like to thank you all for taking time out of your busy schedules to attend Mr. Lin's 65th birthday banquet. Tonight's food and drinks are simple, and the hospitality may be lacking; please forgive us." The emcee is Gao Bing.

"Sisi, let's go over there too." Du Zhentao put down the water glass he had just taken two sips from and wiped his mouth with a napkin.

"Okay." Liu Sisi nodded.

So, Du Zhentao invited Liu Sisi out of the rest area and came to a spot not far from the stage.

"Now, we cordially invite Chairman Lin, along with his wife, and Mr. and Mrs. Lin, to the stage to witness the cake-cutting ceremony. Let us sincerely wish Chairman Lin a happy birthday, good health, and boundless happiness!" Gao Bing announced loudly.

Amidst cheers and applause, elegantly dressed guests strolled onto the stage. Lin Zhicheng, hand in hand with Xie Xue, and Lin Xuedong, hand in hand with Lin Lan, walked gracefully and calmly, creating a warm and happy scene.

Just as the waiter pushed the six-tiered birthday cake onto the stage, Lin Xuedong leaned down and whispered a few words in Gao Bing's ear.

Gao Bing, upon receiving the order, glanced around the audience and then parted her red lips slightly. "Today is Chairman Lin's 65th birthday. On such a joyous occasion, let's invite two more of the Lin family's new friends to the stage to celebrate and offer our blessings to Chairman Lin! Ms. Liu Sisi, Mr. Du Zhentao, please come up on stage together to witness this happy moment. Please come on stage~."

Upon hearing her name called out, Liu Sisi felt a surge of heat rise to her head, and her face flushed crimson. Her legs seemed rooted to the spot, and she was utterly stunned and nervous.

Du Zhentao, standing beside him, remained calm. Noticing her surprise, he smiled slightly, offered her his arm, and said, "Sisi, don't be afraid, I'm with you."

Hearing the sound, Liu Sisi mechanically turned her head. Her clear eyes stared blankly at him, her gaze trembling slightly. Meeting his warm smile, her heart, which had been in her throat, slowly calmed down.

"Thank you." She composed herself, reached out and took his arm. She forced a faint smile, took a deep breath, and then, in her high heels, carefully stepped onto the stage.

Lin Xuedong was already waiting for her on the steps. He looked at his beautiful wife as she gracefully approached, his face full of undisguised love, and he smiled sweetly.

She came up arm in arm with Du Zhentao, like an elder brother seeing his bride off, making his heart inexplicably race. He eagerly reached out and took his wife's hand from Du Zhentao, placing it back on his own arm.

Then she turned her face away and asked quietly, "Sisi, are you alright?"

"Mmm." Liu Sisi nodded slightly, but she was still very nervous. Her smile almost froze; she felt like she was sitting on pins and needles, completely uncomfortable in front of others.

“Don’t worry, I’m right here with you.” He gently pressed his warm, dry palm against the back of her hand to reassure her.

"Okay, I understand." Liu Sisi looked up and smiled at him, then quietly joined him in line behind Lin Zhicheng.

But the two, exchanging loving glances and behaving intimately, instantly attracted everyone's attention. The chatting guests all turned their admiring gazes to Liu Sisi.

One pair of unfathomable, deep eyes kept their keen gaze fixed on that pretty figure.

She was wearing a knee-length evening gown, simple and elegant. Unlike other women who flaunt their wealth, she subtly revealed her straight, smooth, and slender legs, showcasing her refined and tranquil temperament.

Every smile, every word, and every action of Liu Sisi became a breathtakingly beautiful experience in his eyes.

Apart from her, all was gloomy.