Seeing this, Zhao Chen quickly pulled Li Yulin aside and explained in a low voice:
"President Li, this Mr. Chen has been developing his business in Country Z, and this is his first time visiting China."
He deliberately emphasized the words "always in China," hoping that Li Yulin would understand his meaning.
Li Yulin frowned, his eyes flickering. He felt that the woman's figure was too similar to the outline of his sister in his memory.
Although their appearances and temperaments were completely different, that deep-seated feeling lingered in his mind.
His gaze was fixed on Li Susu, and he tentatively asked, "President Chen, you have been developing your business in China for a long time, so you must be very familiar with the local customs and culture."
Li Susu frowned slightly, not understanding why the other party suddenly asked this question, but for the sake of cooperation, she patiently answered: "Indeed, I have lived in Z country for many years and am very familiar with that place."
"Three years ago..." Li Yulin paused, observing Li Susu's expression, "Was President Chen also in Z country three years ago?"
Li Susu's brow twitched as she keenly sensed the hidden meaning in the other person's words.
She calmly picked up her wine glass and took a small sip, but a vague unease lingered in her heart.
This Li Yulin seems to be paying special attention to her.
Chen Ke stood beside Li Susu the whole time, taking in Li Yulin's every move.
The inquiry and suspicion in his eyes displeased Chen Ke greatly.
He took a small step forward, blocking Li Susu's path, his tone slightly hostile:
"Mr. Li, this is our first meeting tonight. Does Mr. Li like to pry into the details of all his business partners like this?"
Li Yulin glanced at Chen Ke with some impatience, "This is none of your business."
He reached out and pushed Chen Ke aside, wanting to continue questioning Li Susu.
Chen Ke stopped him again, his tone becoming more serious, "President Li, this is my welcome dinner. Please show some respect."
The atmosphere at the scene immediately became tense.
Seeing that the situation was getting out of hand, Zhao Chen quickly stepped forward to smooth things over: "President Li, President Chen, please say less."
While he was trying to persuade him, he subtly pulled Li Yulin aside.
Taking the opportunity, Li Susu whispered to Chen Ke, "Let's go."
Chen Ke nodded, then turned and left, protecting Li Susu.
Li Susu and Chen Ke walked quickly through the banquet hall.
Once upstairs, Li Susu finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Chen Ke considerately poured her a glass of water and handed it to her: "Arno, are you alright?"
Li Susu took the water glass, her fingertips trembling slightly. The water in the glass rippled, reflecting her slightly pale face.
"I'm fine." She took a sip of water, trying to calm herself down, but she still felt a tightness in her chest.
Chen Ke sat down on the sofa next to her, hesitated for a moment, and then couldn't help but ask, "Arno, did you... remember something?"
"Is that Mr. Li... someone you know from the past?" Chen Ke continued to ask, his brows furrowed with worry.
He stared intently at Li Susu, not missing a single subtle expression on his face.
Li Susu shook her head and placed the water glass on the table.
"No, I don't remember anything. I don't know that person."
"However... that person does feel somewhat familiar to me."
"Perhaps it's just my imagination."
That was the only explanation she could come up with, but deep down she felt that things weren't so simple.
Chen Ke looked at her slightly tired expression and sighed with heartache.
"Arno, if you really feel unwell, or if you remember anything, please tell me, okay?"
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