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"When almost every man pursues a woman, he's looking at her face and after her body. It's human instinct. Feelings are cultivated in this process."

"I really don't have the time or energy to say those unrealistic sweet words to make a woman happy. My thinking is very simple: since you've registered your marriage with me, I will protect you and not let anyone hurt you. I will silently support you and help you achieve all your dreams."

As Chu Yang spoke with absolute certainty, Su Wanning did not break free from his embrace, her gaze sharply fixed on his expression.

"Aren't you just trying to coax me now? Just to get me into bed?" Her tone was sharp.

Chu Yang shook his head. "For me, the cost of lying is too high. I won't do something that's foolish. I do want to sleep with you. And I've already shown my sincerity, but I won't force you to do anything."

After hearing Chu Yang's words, which made no attempt to conceal his intentions, Su Wanning suddenly realized that her nominal husband was indeed different from normal people, but he also had a striking resemblance to her.

She didn't have time to think about romantic relationships; she just wanted to focus her energy on her career.

But she knew she couldn't escape the fate of marriage, and she had long imagined that she would live a married life similar to that of most wealthy families.

Chu Yang's words did indeed stir a ripple in her heart.

"But... I'm not the only one who makes the decisions in the company."

Her words almost came out subconsciously, as if she subconsciously wanted to explain to Chu Yang.

Chu Yang shook his head in disappointment.

"You have the ability but no courage or means. Why should you expect others to accommodate you and listen to you? So I advise you to give up the company now, or have a good talk with Murong Lan and ask her to be more lenient with you."

After saying that, he released Su Wanning and walked towards the taxi stand ahead.

Su Wanning froze for a moment.

"This guy, who just served ten years in prison, dares to talk to me about his courage and methods in business? What makes him think he can?"

But suddenly her brows furrowed, and her mind raced.

"I think I really need some courage and some tough measures. Blindly valuing family ties and being timid will only make the company's situation worse."

She suddenly smiled brightly, "I didn't expect that I would actually be right about this 'labor camp inmate' who gave me so much trouble."

"Chu..."

She wanted to call out to Chu Yang, but she had only uttered one word when her phone vibrated at the most inopportune moment.

She picked up her phone, somewhat annoyed, intending to hang up immediately.

But when she saw her name displayed on the screen, she clutched her wildly beating heart and finally pressed the answer button.

"Feed..." Her voice trembled slightly.

A warm and gentle voice came through the phone, "Wan Ning, it's been a long time since we last talked. How have you been?"

"I……"

Su Wanning had barely uttered a single word when she saw Chu Yang's taxi drive away.

A sudden, inexplicable sense of loss welled up inside her.

"I'm still the same as always. How about you? Not planning to go back to China to develop your career?"

As she spoke, she walked towards the company gate.

The man on the other end of the phone said gently, "Wan Ning, do you remember what I said? That the day I finish my studies, no matter where you are, I will fly back to your side like a swallow returning home?"

Su Wanning paused as she stepped into the company gate, countless youthful memories flooding her mind.

"I...of course I remember. If you come back, please remember to call me..."

Before she could finish speaking, her gaze was immediately drawn to the hundreds of plump and vibrant red roses in front of her.

A familiar, handsome face appeared behind the rose, his smile as warm as the spring sun, gentle and confident, carrying just the right amount of affection.

"Wan Ning, I'm back."

Zhou Ziming's voice clearly reached Su Wanning's ears.

She suddenly felt a little lost.

Just then, several soft spotlights shone precisely on Su Wanning and Zhou Ziming, enveloping them in a dreamlike halo.

The gentle, soothing sound of the violin flowed quietly; it was the classic "Hymn of Love".

Countless heart-shaped colorful balloons appeared out of nowhere and gathered into a giant heart shape, with the words "Wan Ning, I love you" clearly visible in the center!

Rose petals fluttered down from above.

The faces of those around him were filled with excitement.

Wow! How romantic!

"President Su is so lucky!"

"Say yes! Say yes!"

"Together! Together!"

Zhou Ziming gazed at Su Wanning with deep emotion.

"Wan Ning, we've missed each other for so long, but now we can finally be together."

Su Wanning's expression was somewhat stiff, clearly not quite comfortable with this atmosphere.

"Ziming, you're making me a little..."

Seeing that Su Wanning seemed somewhat resistant, Zhou Ziming quickly said remorsefully, "I'm sorry! I made the decision on my own, and I'm sure it embarrassed you. I... I didn't know you didn't actually have any feelings for me. I'm so sorry!"

As he spoke, he quickly waved for the "atmosphere team" and the "props team" to disperse.

His eyes also began to redden slightly.

Su Wanning quickly comforted her, "Don't say that. We've always had a good relationship. I've just been a little troubled lately, and it has nothing to do with what you've done."

A glimmer of hope rekindled in Zhou Ziming's eyes.

"Really? Then... you can..."

As he spoke, he picked a rose, "Could you accept this? Even just one would be enough to save me from losing face."

Su Wanning smiled and accepted the rose. "Thank you!"

Zhou Ziming placed a large bouquet of roses beside him and said affectionately, "Can we hug?"

Although it sounded like a question, his arms were already outstretched.

Over the years, Su Wanning had never had such intimate contact with any man, even a hug. She wanted to refuse, but felt that it would hurt his self-esteem.

After all, the two shared some beautiful memories of their youth.

Just as Zhou Ziming was about to close his arms, a face with a slightly roguish air suddenly flashed into Su Wanning's mind.

She instinctively stepped back, "I'm sorry, I..."

Before she could finish speaking, heavily armed soldiers suddenly appeared at the company gate, standing tall and upright on both sides.

That terrifying aura instantly silenced everyone on the first floor.

The moment Xiao Yuening and Murong Lan stepped through the gate, almost everyone erupted in cheers.

"My God! That's... the Great Xia's number one female war goddess?"

"Ahhh... my idol, my idol!"

"Could I... could I have an autograph?"

Everyone was so excited that their voices trembled, and their feet moved involuntarily toward the door.

Xiao Yuening's public appearances almost always have this effect, so she has to bring a guard company with her every time she goes out.

At that moment, the guards rushed forward to maintain order and kept the agitated people at bay.

Su Wanning was also a loyal supporter of Xiao Yuening. Although she was unlikely to be like those mindless fans, she was still very excited.

She clasped her hands together in front of her chest, her gaze fixed intently on the Great Xia's First Female War Goddess.

The moment her gaze met Xiao Yuening's, she suddenly felt a sense of oppression that seemed both hostile and unsettling.