Unhappy Lovers

ven in the evening.Because of this rule, Ming Zixi nagged for a while, calling Li An superficial and scheming, urging him to take care of himself, mocking him for being overly eager...In the end, Li A...Chapter 75: Unhappy Lovers

Du Zhijun had been working as Li An's secretary for a long time... During those stormy days when they were striving together toward the same goal, the more she spent time with him, the more hopelessly infatuated she became with Li An.

Her love for Li An was unrelated to his vast wealth; she would never be swayed by a man's superior material conditions. Even while working in such an imposing company as the Lis', she had never felt suppressed or inferior.

Du Zhijun’s affection for him stemmed solely from Li An’s own charm.

Whether he was arrogant, domineering, cynical, or even lazy—she loved all of it.

She knew that these were just surface traits; his inner decisiveness and strength made him a man with an indomitable spirit.

The moment Li An focused on work, he wasn't the carefree person people saw in everyday life. In his bones was the ruthless intelligence characteristic of the Lis', handling affairs gracefully without undue stress.

He could take charge of all company matters swiftly and smoothly; it was as if he possessed an innate ability to command respect from seasoned directors who would quiver at even a slight change in Li An’s demeanor.

In fact, the most enchanting aspect of Li An was when he smiled. All women in the company had to admit that his smile could captivate and mesmerize; it was like an incredibly potent weapon.

But Li An rarely smiled. His eyes were too deep and dark for a genuine smile. Even if he occasionally greeted someone with one, it would be polite, distant, and haughty—never coming from the heart.

Du Zhijun always felt that Li An had something on his mind... He never laughed heartily... Occasionally, the gaze he cast upon her was filled with a tortured restraint... His melancholy and unhappiness were clearly at odds with his immense wealth and success.

However, for most women, such an aura in a man is irresistible.

An unhappy lover...

Li An remained enigmatic to Du Zhijun; she could not fathom him. The more he puzzled her, the more she was captivated by him.

In the evening, there was a business cocktail party that Li An needed to attend. At this time, only Du Zhijun accompanied him out of all the women around.

On regular workdays at the company, Du Zhijun dressed in the same uniforms as everyone else; yet, even ordinary uniforms looked exceptional on her.

When attending such parties or banquets, Du Zhijun naturally needed to change into something more appropriate. Before she became Li An's secretary, she would only tidy herself up quickly for these events.

Since becoming his assistant, Du Zhijun always went out of her way to present herself well, afraid that any slight mistake might embarrass Li An or make others think she did not match him in status.

Dressed in a black velvet gown, Du Zhijun effortlessly stole the spotlight from all the other women. She had been with Li An for some time now, and the ever-charming Mr. President never changed his companion. Everyone assumed they were an item.

Seeing everyone's suggestive glances and cautious manner when speaking to Du Zhijun, Li An knew they misunderstood their relationship; they treated her as if she were his fiancée.

Du Zhijun is beautiful, tasteful, good at dressing up, and intellectual. Li An is very aware of all these qualities.

In fact, he admires Du Zhijun's talent, clear-mindedness, and sound mental health even more. After spending so much time together, she has always cleverly maintained a certain distance from him, which is the aspect that satisfies Li An the most.

Du Zhijun possesses countless strengths; many common flaws in women are absent in her. These aspects are incomparable to Yan Luoxi's.

At times, Li An feels incredibly lucky: driving away Yan Luoxi from his life and receiving such a wonderful woman as Du Zhijun, allowing him to forget the past and start anew.

He won't be foolish again.

Li An tries desperately to forget about Yan Luoxi. He attempts to interact with Du Zhijun every day, living closely together, just like he did with Yan Luoxi before. He hopes to find that same sense of never tiring of looking at someone in Du Zhijun.

When the banquet ended and it was already dark, Du Zhijun wore her black sleeveless evening dress and walked out. A cool breeze blew by, causing her to shiver involuntarily.

While changing clothes that night, she was so preoccupied with Li An's words in the afternoon and his expressions that she forgot to bring a wrap.

Du Zhijun straightened up her back and tried to act nonchalant as she walked toward the car. Suddenly feeling warmth on her shoulders, she looked back and saw Li An had draped his suit over her shoulders; he was simply wearing a white shirt underneath.

"It's quite chilly tonight. Aren't you cold" Li An smiled gently at Du Zhijun, his eyes brimming with tenderness that could make one surrender their soul.

Du Zhijun's heart was melting again, as she was touched by a considerate remark from this man. This man, with his good looks and hint of deep affection, could conquer any woman’s fortress.

In fact, her heart had been intoxicated since Li An draped the suit jacket over her shoulder.

Like all those who think they are clever, Du Zhijun only believed what she wanted to believe. Li An's actions tonight shattered the last remnants of her reserve and uncertainty. She even started feeling guilty for not being proactive; it turned out that Li An liked her after all.

Yes, why wouldn't he like her

She was young, beautiful, and astute. These days, she had been working so hard for the company that she felt she could vomit blood from exhaustion, yet still took meticulous care of Li An's daily life.

She remembered what he liked to eat and drink, the brand of toothpaste he used, the scent of his after-shave lotion. She even personally went to a boutique store to customize clothes for him—shirts, boxer shorts, socks…

All this she had done for him; even a stone would be moved.

Moreover, they had been through hardships together and weathered storms side by side.

Du Zhijun was an educated woman who had read countless books and understood many truths. She knew that love built on such foundations wouldn't easily fade away.

She believed that Li An would fall for her. No matter how much he had seen of the world before, this time it would be different; only she could stand by his side until the end, sharing in life's splendor.out "Luoxi..." from not far behind her.This voice was quite familiar to her, but in the next second, Yan Luoxi fell into darkness and couldn't discern who exactly had spoken.She felt as if she'd only...