The beautiful CEO falls in love with me
Chapter 717 - 695:

Chapter 717: Chapter 695:

Aside from Mr. Li, Lin Ziwen was probably Tianya Group’s second "belle of the ball." Previously overshadowed by Li Ruo, after Li Ruo left, many people immediately unearthed this fact. The suitors for Lin Ziwen were countless, yet unexpectedly, she ended up in someone else’s pocket.

"Assistant Lin, someone downstairs has delivered a bouquet of flowers for you!" The secretary rushed in, holding a bouquet of roses so large it nearly obscured her entire person. Lin Ziwen was taken aback and quickly asked, "Who sent them?"

"I...I don’t know, but there’s a card on top; you’ll know once you see it!" The secretary hurriedly placed the flowers on the coffee table, then fished out the card from inside and handed it to Lin Ziwen.

Lin Ziwen curiously picked up the card and glanced at it. On it, two lines of flamboyant characters read: "Ziwen, loving you every day. Yang Yupeng."

Upon reading the message on the card, although it was only a few brief words, they produced a profound shock within Lin Ziwen’s heart. A morning which had started off with feelings of loss, where everything from the previous night seemed like a dream, suddenly felt real and meaningful with the arrival of the bouquet. Lin Ziwen, holding the large bunch of roses, felt that everything she had invested was worthwhile.

"Hee hee, Assistant Lin, could this possibly be from that rumored boyfriend of yours?" the little secretary giggled.

"Hehe!" Lin Ziwen chuckled foolishly, then declared, "He’s not my rumored boyfriend; he’s my official boyfriend!"

"Oh, so Assistant Lin admits to having a boyfriend?" the little secretary exclaimed with surprise, thinking that she had stumbled upon more juicy news. She was so excited she could barely contain herself, knowing she had another great story to share with her colleagues at Tianya Group.

"What’s there to deny? Men should marry when it’s time, and so should women!" Lin Ziwen said with a faint smile. "I’m already twenty-five or twenty-six, if I don’t find a boyfriend soon, I risk becoming an old maid!"

"Hee hee, you really are a woman immersed in love," the little secretary chuckled. "Assistant Lin must be feeling really sweet inside, right?"

"Mhm!" Lin Ziwen nodded, then laughed, "Alright, get back to work!"

"Okay!" The little secretary skipped out, immediately spreading the news. Lin Ziwen had admitted to having a boyfriend, and the male colleagues throughout Tianya Group all felt a sense of regret. A beautiful flower had been claimed, though they were unsure of the man’s worth. But as word got out, it was assumed that this man wasn’t much to speak of.

The news about Lin Ziwen’s boyfriend suddenly became the hottest gossip within Tianya Group; everyone was eager to know about Lin Ziwen’s scandalous boyfriend. Of course, many embellished the story, and through rampant speculation, Yang Yupeng quickly became a universally condemned fellow. To the male peers, Yang Yupeng was a homewrecker; to the female peers, he was a handsome young man.

Even though Lin Ziwen heard the company gossip, she knew that once the focus shifted elsewhere, the rumors about her and Yang Yupeng would soon pass. She ignored it all, continuing with her work, busy with her obligations, spending every day cozily intertwined with Yang Yupeng.

Whenever she was with Yang Yupeng, it seemed endless. She crazily engaged in intimate relations with Yang Yupeng in hotel rooms, as if to make up for the lost time they once squandered.

Half a month passed like this and, suddenly, it was early June. Lin Ziwen believed she and Yang Yupeng had become the happiest couple in the world. She had even started planning their wedding. During that time, she took Yang Yupeng home to meet her parents. The Lin Family patriarch was particularly pleased with Yang Yupeng and extremely satisfied with this potential son-in-law. Lin Ziwen’s father, Lin Jiahao, shared drinks with Yang Yupeng, toasting more than a few rounds.

"Yu Peng, she’s my only daughter, and I hope you will treat her well!" Lin Ziwen’s father, Lin Jiahao, said.

"Uncle, rest assured, I will take good care of Ziwen!" Yang Yupeng nodded earnestly then declared, "I am truly sincere about Ziwen, and I want to grow old with her!"

"Hehe, I’m satisfied with your words!" Lin Jiahao smiled faintly.

Recalling these memories, Lin Ziwen’s lips revealed a hint of a smile. These past few days at work, Lin Ziwen’s mood was very good. Especially each time she entered the lobby, someone would remark on how much better she looked, how her skin was smoother and more radiant.

This always made Lin Ziwen feel comfortable. Suddenly, a phone call came in, interrupting her reverie. When she saw the number, it was Yang Yupeng calling. Lin Ziwen hurriedly answered, then laughed, "Yu Peng, is that you?"

"Mhm..." Yang Yupeng immediately responded, then smiled, "Ziwen, I’m downstairs, come down!"

"Okay, I’m coming down right now!" Lin Ziwen immediately sprinted downstairs, where Yang Yupeng was already waiting. The moment she saw Yang Yupeng, Lin Ziwen felt much lighter and rushed towards him at a rapid pace.

Many male colleagues at Tianya Group watched this beautiful scene unfold with envy and jealousy, saying, "Ah, how great it would be if Assistant Lin ran into my arms?"

"Get real, with your looks, even a lazy toad wants to eat swan meat?" A female colleague glanced at him disdainfully and then mocked him mercilessly, leaving the man licking his wounds.

"Ah, with Assistant Lin running off with someone else, what’s there left to believe in love?" the male colleague sighed with resignation.

When Lin Ziwen met with Yang Yupeng, naturally, another storm ensued, their fervor causing the bed to creak and groan. For some reason, Lin Ziwen found that she had grown to like such physical exertions between a man and woman. She couldn’t understand what was so good about it, aside from the tumultuous experience, feeling the ups and downs and then ceaselessly hitting her sensitive spots.

In fact, Lin Ziwen also hated herself, wondering why every time she was with Yang Yupeng, they had to engage in such activities. It troubled her, as if she were a nymphomaniac, and she feared the stigma if others found out. Lin Ziwen was a traditional woman, but she had fallen for a man she truly loved.

For a woman like Lin Ziwen, once in love, she would be utterly devoted, even if she were abandoned, she would still be wholeheartedly loyal. That was Lin Ziwen, a woman who was selflessly dedicated to love.

After their tempestuous encounter, Lin Ziwen snuggled up in Yang Yupeng’s arms and sweetly asked him, "Yu Peng, do you feel happy being with me?"

"Mmm," Yang Yupeng nodded and smiled, "You’re the best woman I’ve ever met in my life!"

"Really?" Lin Ziwen was astonished, feeling like the luckiest woman in the world to receive such praise from Yang Yupeng. Women were varied, and every man had his own set of standards in choosing a partner. Lin Ziwen understood this, even though she wasn’t particularly pretty—of course, this had much to do with her always being around Li Ruo.

Li Ruo was breathtakingly beautiful, a standout among women, and it was impossible for anyone to compare with her. Consequently, Lin Ziwen had always felt somewhat inferior, accustomed to seeing successful individuals pursue Li Ruo but never experienced any pursuit herself.

"Of course, it’s true!" Yang Yupeng nodded and then smiled, "Don’t worry, I’ll take responsibility for you!"

"Mmm," Lin Ziwen nodded and felt like her fortune in love had finally arrived; she even felt as if her Prince Charming had come. Internally, it was as if she had tasted something as sweet as honey.

However, Yang Yupeng, who was sitting beside her, squinted as he smoked, seemingly indifferent to Lin Ziwen’s expressions. Lin Ziwen noticed this peculiarity and quickly asked, "Yu Peng, what’s wrong? You seem troubled!"

"It’s nothing, just work stuff!" Yang Yupeng smiled helplessly.

"What happened?" Lin Ziwen was taken aback.

"As you know, I’ve returned from abroad, so many of my concepts and ideas differ slightly from those here, especially on a personal level," said Yang Yupeng, looking at Lin Ziwen before smiling and continuing, "Today, during the early meeting, I had a disagreement with the company’s directors. They didn’t approve of my ideas and rejected my proposal. It made me furious, so I walked out on them!"

"Ah?!" Lin Ziwen exclaimed, then asked, "How could that happen?"

"Sigh, maybe I just have a lousy personality," Yang Yupeng replied with a faint smile.

"No, it’s absolutely not your fault. I understand you better than anyone else!" Lin Ziwen immediately clenched her teeth and snorted, "Hmph, they might reject you, but I recognize your talent. Yu Peng, what are you planning to do now? Why not... come work at Tianya Group?"

"No way!" Yang Yupeng immediately shook his head and said, "I know that many at Tianya Group must be gossiping about me now, right? Heh, if I went there, wouldn’t I just be labeled as a kept man?"

"Then... what are you going to do?" Lin Ziwen was confused.

"I’m planning to start my own business!" Yang Yupeng’s eyes were resolute as he clenched his teeth and looked ahead, then said coldly, "I’m going to make every person who underestimated me take a second look, and I’m going to make them regret it!"