"Xiaoya, I really like you." Wei Luo said earnestly, holding out a diamond ring that was dazzling enough under the sun to blind a group of "losers" like Lin Hai, offering it as he spoke.

Xiaoya's pretty face was written with an expression of utter astonishment, and just as Lin Hai took a bite of pork, he nearly spat it out.

"sh*t, this guy actually came to compete with me for business, damn it." Lin Hai felt the pork in his mouth had an extremely sour taste.

He quietly glanced at the CEO's wife, wanting to see her reaction.

"From the moment I saw you, I fell deeply in love with you. Unfortunately, back in school, I was too obsessed with my career to seize the chance to confess my feelings to you. All these years I have remained single, just waiting for the day I could express my love for you in person."

"These years, I have been looking for opportunities to come to Huaxia, and when the company recently arranged for someone to expand business in Huaxia, I fought hard to be that person, which is why I'm here now."

"Xiaoya, I truly like you, whether you accept it or not, please take my gift."

After saying this, Wei Luo looked at Ouyang Xiaoya quietly, as if waiting for her response.

The room fell so silent that you could almost hear a pin drop.

Ouyang Xiaoya thought it was an old classmate who happened to come to Huadu to catch up with her and recall the sweet memories of their school days, and incidentally, to see if there were any business opportunities. She hadn't expected Wei Luo to make his intentions so direct.

This caught even the CEO off guard. Back in the school days, Wei Luo was indeed adored by numerous girls, and even though Ouyang Xiaoya did not understand what love was at the time, she also had a very good impression of him.

But the presence of "anonymous fiancé" Lin Hai sitting beside her put Ouyang Xiaoya even more at a loss.

Wei Luo's deep blue eyes gazed affectionately at Ouyang Xiaoya, the diamond ring in his hand sparkling brilliantly, which along with his handsome features, created a very romantic visual.

If Lin Hai could at most be considered a "mule" in the eyes of women, then compared to Lin Hai, Wei Luo could definitely be considered a prince on a white horse, and that too the kind with a golden overseas returnee's allure.

From the conversation earlier, Wei Luo's manners were generous, his speech was appropriate, and his knowledge was extensive; he seemed very professional and cultured on any topic, while still maintaining a sense of humor.

Such behavior, coupled with his foreign status, would make any girl's eyes light up at any matchmaking event.

Ouyang Xiaoya sneakily glanced at Lin Hai and noticed that he was silent, seemingly completely absorbed in the food, indifferent and busily enjoying all sorts of delicious meals.

But the more he acted this way, the more Ouyang Xiaoya found Lin Hai's thoughts inscrutable.

"Could he be jealous?" This was what Ouyang Xiaoya cared about the most.

Although she usually disliked Lin Hai, he was nominally her fiancé, and she could not ignore his feelings.

Especially in this situation, which involved a man's pride and dignity, Ouyang Xiaoya felt that one wrong word from her could seriously injure Lin Hai's self-esteem.

Furthermore, in Ouyang Xiaoya's eyes, Lin Hai was always considered to be from the lower class, a poor person without education or talent, full of sleaziness and loser vibes, with a pretentious sense of humor. He also took people's opinions too seriously, and a single contemptuous glance could easily shatter his fragile ego.

"Xiaoya, I know I've been rash, but I can't contain the emotions I've suppressed for so many years, I'm sorry, please forgive me, you don't need to give me any response, just knowing how I feel is enough," Wei Luo said, slowly pushing the diamond ring towards Ouyang Xiaoya, still wearing the sunny smile of a gentleman.

Ouyang Xiaoya felt an indescribable complexity at the bottom of her heart.

"Sorry, senior, I already have a fiancé," she ultimately decided this was the correct response.

Although deep down there was a hint of reluctance, her higher education coupled with a constant habit of cool-headed thinking led her to believe this was the most appropriate response under the current circumstances.

"Oh... haha, Xiaoya's fiancé must be a really good man, I envy his luck," Wei Luo said with a gentle smile, showing no sign of frustration.

Ouyang Xiaoya forced a smile in response.

The atmosphere in the room became somewhat awkward.

Lin Hai continued to bury his head in his food, his heart brimming with joy: "Tsk tsk, there's nothing like one's own wife."

"By the way, Xiaoya, where does your fiancé work? I will be in Huadu for the next few years. If you have time, introduce us, after all, he has already beaten me in terms of potential," Wei Luo said again with a smile, seemingly to lighten the mood.

Lin Hai's heart skipped a beat, instantly alert, this guy is going to stay in Huadu for several years? It seems I need to step up security measures—against fire, theft, and especially Wei Luo.

Ouyang Xiaoya was at a loss for words for a moment, her fiancé? Right beside her, it's as if there's a catalyst in his stomach, continuously eating and still managing to fit more in, and as for capability? Tsk tsk, Ouyang Xiaoya felt Lin Hai had no serious abilities to speak of.

"My fiancé is a mid-level manager in a company, he's still... uh, pretty good," Ouyang Xiaoya said awkwardly.

Wei Luo uttered an "Oh" and did not pursue the topic any further.

The awkwardness at the table grew heavier, and even Lin Hai began to feel uncomfortable sitting there.

Fortunately, the meal ended soon.

When leaving, Wei Luo handed a business card to Xiaoya, adding, "Xiaoya, my heart has always been with you. If there's a chance, please consider me first."

Upon hearing this, Lin Hai inwardly cursed the man's shamelessness, sh*t, even asking to be the backup plan with such passionate words.

Ouyang Xiaoya took the business card, smiled at him, got into the Maybach, and left the hotel.

Tang Yan had been very quiet during the meal and only now slowly settled the bill and walked down, standing beside Wei Luo.

"Hehe, I didn't expect you to confess suddenly," Tang Yan said with a laugh.

"Hehe, I'm never short of women. How many top female celebrities are willing to kneel loyally on my bed? What I'm really interested in is her company's import and export trade channels," Wei Luo's face, though still handsome and charming at this moment, felt unspeakably cold in the sunlight.

"Are you upset?" Tang Yan smiled.

Wei Luo shook his head, "I won't get angry over a woman, don't forget, both of us are among the three major spokespersons for RX to the outside world. We have to be absolutely calm in our actions, prioritizing the interests of the organization above all else."

"By the way, does Lin Hai differ from what's stated in the intelligence reports?" Wei Luo asked again.

"Not so far, but I find this Lin Hai very strange…" Tang Yan responded.

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