domineering CEO Zhao Zilong

Chapter 157 Burdened by Emotional Debts, Where to Go From Here?

Zhao Zilong struggles to win back Lin Yue, but new emotional entanglements arise one after another.

During a business trip, he checked into a luxury hotel. As soon as he entered the lobby, a hotel manager named Shen Ling greeted him. Shen Ling was intelligent, capable, and understanding, and quickly caught Zhao Zilong's attention.

"Mr. Zhao, we hope you have a pleasant time at our hotel." Shen Ling's smile was as warm as a spring breeze, and her eyes were clear and bright, instantly giving Zhao Zilong a long-lost sense of ease.

Zhao Zilong was also touched by her enthusiasm, and the two chatted happily. Shen Ling introduced the hotel's various facilities and services to Zhao Zilong in detail, and Zhao Zilong couldn't help but praise her professionalism and friendliness.

However, Xiaoyan, who had been secretly observing Zhao Zilong, learned of all this and became jealous. Xiaoyan had always thought she held a special place in Zhao Zilong's heart, but she never expected that a new woman would appear.

"Mr. Zhao, how could you do this to me?" Xiaoyan asked Zhao Zilong, her eyes brimming with tears. Her voice was choked with sobs, and her makeup was smudged from the tears.

At the same time, Lan Xin was unwilling to give up. She kept sending Zhao Zilong her new paintings, trying to attract his attention again.

"Zilong, look at my new paintings. They're full of my longing for you." Lan Xin's messages came one after another, each one brimming with affection. The paintings were vibrant in color, delicate in brushstrokes, and overflowing with yearning and pursuit of love.

Meanwhile, Zi Ling was not idle either; she used her family's influence to put pressure on Zhao Zilong's company.

"Zhao Zilong, if you don't agree to my terms, you won't have a good time." Zi Ling's threat gave Zhao Zilong a headache. He knew the power of Zi Ling's family and understood that this could bring huge losses to the company.

On Lin Yue's side, although she saw Zhao Zilong's sincerity in trying to win her back, the presence of these women around her made it impossible for her to completely let go of her resentment.

"Zhao Zilong, are you even capable of handling these relationships?" Lin Yue's question left Zhao Zilong speechless. His eyes were filled with helplessness and guilt; he wanted to explain but didn't know where to begin.

Just then, Zhao Zilong's childhood sweetheart, Su Yao, returned from abroad. Su Yao wore a white dress, her long hair flowing, looking like a fairy descending to earth.

"Zilong, I'm back. This time I won't leave you again." Su Yao's eyes were full of anticipation. Her voice was gentle and sweet, as if it had a magical power that stirred ripples in Zhao Zilong's heart.

Zhao Zilong was deeply confused, unsure of what to do in the face of these complex emotions. He sat alone in his office, gazing at the city night view outside the window, his mind filled with countless thoughts.

Shen Ling started taking the initiative to ask Zhao Zilong out to dinner and movies. Zhao Zilong hesitated each time, but couldn't bear to refuse. Shen Ling always carefully selected restaurants and movies, trying to create a romantic atmosphere.

Xiaoyan then went around the company spreading rumors about her relationship with Zhao Zilong, dragging him into a media storm. His colleagues gossiped behind his back, making Zhao Zilong feel incredibly embarrassed and helpless.

Lan Xin even went to wait for Zhao Zilong downstairs at his company, attracting everyone's attention. She held a bouquet of flowers in her hands, her eyes fixed firmly on the company's entrance.

Zi Ling went even further, directly persuading her father to suspend cooperation with Zhao Zilong's company. The company's business was severely affected, and the employees began to panic.

"Mr. Zhao, what should we do?" The subordinates were all panicked. A tense and anxious atmosphere filled the conference room, and everyone looked at Zhao Zilong, hoping that he could come up with a solution.

Zhao Zilong was exhausted, both physically and mentally, dealing with the company's crisis and his complicated emotional entanglements. His face became haggard, and his eyes lost their former luster.

"Stop pushing me!" Zhao Zilong finally snapped. His voice echoed in the office, filled with boundless anger and helplessness.

Seeing Zhao Zilong in such a disheveled state, Lin Yue felt a pang of pity. She recalled the wonderful times she had spent with Zhao Zilong, and her love for him surged once more.

"Zhao Zilong, I'm giving you one last chance." Lin Yue's words gave Zhao Zilong a glimmer of hope. He gripped Lin Yue's hand tightly, his eyes shining with determination.

In order to win back Lin Yue's heart, Zhao Zilong decided to resolve these emotional issues once and for all. He found Xiao Yan and told her seriously that their relationship could only be professional.

"Xiaoyan, stop bothering me. I don't have those feelings for you," Zhao Zilong said firmly.

Upon hearing this, Xiaoyan burst into tears and ran away.

Zhao Zilong met with Lan Xin again, carefully admired her paintings, and said that he could only regard her as a friend.

"Lan Xin, your work is wonderful, but my heart already belongs to someone else."

Although Lan Xin was heartbroken, she accepted the fact.

As for Zi Ling, Zhao Zilong resolved the cooperation issues through frank communication with her father, while also making Zi Ling understand that forcing things would not yield results.

When facing Su Yao, Zhao Zilong recalled the beautiful times of his childhood, but also made it clear that the past is the past, and he now loves Lin Yue.

"Su Yao, thank you for coming back, but I can't go back to the past."

Su Yao gave him her blessing with tears in her eyes.

Finally, Zhao Zilong freed himself from these emotional entanglements and devoted himself wholeheartedly to Lin Yue.

He took Lin Yue to the place where they first met and confessed his feelings to her again.

"Yueyue, I was wrong. From now on, you'll be the only one in my world."

Lin Yue was moved to tears and threw herself into Zhao Zilong's arms.

From then on, they lived happily ever after, and Zhao Zilong's company, through his efforts, weathered the crisis and ushered in a new era of development.

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