Leng Linli remained silent, realizing that Yan Zhi was serious this time, seriously... wanting to escape from him.
She doesn't want him anymore.
He was still resentful about her using tricks to marry him, but instead of comforting him, she said that people should move on and that she didn't want him anymore.
Leng Linli once again felt an overwhelming sense of defeat that he could neither ignore nor escape.
Admittedly, Leng Linli could use extraordinary means to keep Yan Zhi, and after years in the business world, he did not consider himself a kind person.
Leng Linli only mentioned those methods to scare Yan Zhi.
He didn't want to use those dirty tricks on her.
Similarly, he didn't want to say those hurtful things to Yan Zhi. If he did, it would hurt Yan Zhi, and he would feel bad too.
Why? Why doesn't she care about him?
From the night they got their marriage certificate until now, no matter how he treats her, she has never cried, never made a fuss, not even once.
He never even felt sad or heartbroken.
Leng Linli's breath hitched. At this moment, he was absolutely certain that Yan Zhi truly did not love him.
Yan Zhi put down her resignation letter, not giving Leng Linli a chance to speak, and turned to leave.
Her back was slender and graceful, yet her posture was straight, and every step she took was firm and unwavering.
Leng Linli stared at Yan Zhi's departing figure, his eyes dark and unfathomable, seemingly lost in thought, yet a strange unease stirred within him.
When Wen Shichu saw President Leng again, President Leng had changed completely. He had become silent and depressed. He sat quietly, lost in thought.
When had Wen Shichu ever seen President Leng so depressed?
It seems they couldn't reach an agreement...
Wen Shichu shook his head and sighed: "President Leng is indeed only suited for making money and building a career. Dating is a bit too much for him!"
When it comes to his career, CEO Leng is decisive, ruthless, and wise.
The CEO, troubled by love, looks rather... pitiful?
It's all a misconception. President Leng has everything he wants in Nancheng, with power and status that he can practically control everything. How could he be pitiful?
Oops, let's start over!
When it comes to business, CEO Leng is decisive and ruthless, a true visionary. But when troubled by love, he seems... pitiful?
...But at first glance, CEO Leng, troubled by love, does look rather pitiful!
Wen Shichu suddenly felt a little sorry for President Leng. President Leng couldn't eat in the office, while he overheard Yan Zhi and Su Rao discussing which restaurants were good after get off work at the elevator. He had to admit that his wife's core was truly strong and stable.
“Mr. Leng, you didn’t go down for lunch, so I’ll treat you to fish tonight,” Wen Shichu suggested.
As for what kind of fish to eat, he had overheard a few words at the elevator entrance and vaguely heard Yan Zhi say that she was going to Jiang Taigong Fish Restaurant with Su Rao to eat fish.
Mr. Leng, you absolutely have to agree. This is all I can do for you. If you don't agree, I can't very well just knock you out with a stick and take you away.
Leng Linli raised his chin slightly, his eyes probing: "When did you learn to beat around the bush? You know I don't like beating around the bush. Just say what you want. I don't like fish. Do you want a raise?"
Wen Shichu: "..."
It's impossible to carry it, impossible to carry it, absolutely impossible to carry it.
However, it would be good if wages could increase; who wouldn't want more money?
"You might... like to eat." Wen Shichu didn't give up and continued to look at President Leng in a suggestive and enticing manner.
"I love to eat?" Leng Linli raised an eyebrow tentatively.
“I heard… that the fish at Jiang Taigong’s Fish House is delicious. I think you might like to eat fish.” Wen Shichu tactfully omitted the word “wife”, which, although not explicitly stating who it was, was as if he had already identified her, almost as if he was telling President Leng Yanzhi directly that she was going to eat fish.
However, considering President Leng's pride, Wen Shichu refrained from saying the word "wife".
"Alright then." Leng Linli nodded thoughtfully.
Listen to that arrogant tone.
Wen Shichu looked at Leng Linli suspiciously. Although President Leng hadn't said anything, he felt that President Leng must have guessed it.
At Jiang Taigong's Fish Restaurant, Yan Zhi and Su Rao were selecting fish with great interest.
"This looks delicious!" Su Rao said excitedly, pointing to a plump wild blackfish.
Yan Zhi smiled and asked, "May I ask how you knew it tasted good?"
"Just look at its dignified appearance, and you'll know it tastes delicious!" Su Rao said superficially.
Yan Zhi was speechless for a moment. She couldn't find any reason to refute it. When did it become that even fish need to be judged by their appearance before they can be sold?
But is this fish really that good-looking?
Of all the beautiful things Yan Zhi had ever seen, Leng Linli was one of them.
...Yan Zhi shook her head and smiled, wondering why she was thinking of him again.
"This one looks great too!"
Su Rao then pointed to a fish whose name she couldn't recall, her eyes lighting up.
Yan Zhi smiled and turned her head slightly to the waiter beside her, saying, "Thank you for your trouble, I'll take both of these."
Su Raohua was startled and quickly pulled Yan Zhi away: "I just pointed randomly and you wanted them all? How could you be so hasty?"
Yan Zhi smiled gently, a hint of doting in her eyes: "Your happiness is priceless."
Yan Zhi ordered two more king crabs, a serving of salmon sashimi, two large lobsters, and several vegetarian dishes. The waiter happily took the menu and went to prepare the fish.
Su Rao immediately sighed, "I regret not getting involved with you sooner."
Yan Zhi blinked, her gentle smile tinged with a hint of playfulness: "I can still afford to treat you this month, but I can't keep doing this starting next month. I handed in my resignation today."
"Resign?" Su Rao was taken aback, her voice rising several decibels.
The next second, Su Rao realized she had overreacted, quickly composed herself, and asked in a low voice, "You've only been with Leng's for less than a year, why did you resign?"
Suddenly realizing a possibility, Su Rao was shocked again: "Does President Leng want you to be a full-time housewife?"
They had agreed not to announce their marriage, but Leng Linli suddenly and inexplicably made it public. Although he didn't release the photo on the marriage certificate, and people might not know who Mrs. Leng was, Yan Zhi knew from Su Rao's words that Su Rao had guessed who Mrs. Leng was.
Yan Zhi's brows relaxed, and she asked with a hint of amusement, "You finally believe I'm married?"
Su Rao was speechless. She never imagined that what Yan Zhi said as a joke yesterday would be true, until today when President Leng posted their marriage certificate.
"That's not the point. The point is why you resigned? Are you really planning to be a full-time housewife?" Su Rao pressed, almost getting caught up in Yan Zhi's trap. If Yan Zhi had said yes, she would have looked down on Yan Zhi.
Yan Zhi shook her head and smiled faintly: "No, I'm just tired and want to change my environment."
Su Rao breathed a sigh of relief. She was really afraid that Yan Zhi would become love-struck and willingly become a housewife.
She wasn't saying she looked down on housewives; Su Rao just felt that being a housewife wasn't easy. Economic power determines one's right to speak. Although Yan Zhi could never earn as much money as President Leng, earning your own money was always more dignified than taking money from others.
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