After breaking off the engagement, she became the CEO's favorite

In this rainy day, some people escaped desperately, some were anxious because they were trapped, and some were staring at the rain in a daze.

Even though there were hundreds of people lining up for taxis, Shen Xiling still gave his taxi to Xu Yuan and the other two.

Although all the umbrellas in the convenience store had been sold out, Shen Xiling was holding the long umbrella in his hand but had no intention of using it.

The two of them stood under the eaves that protected them from the rain and chatted.

Lu Ranran briefly explained the misunderstanding about "chef".

Thinking of my subconscious dodging and retreat at that time, I felt a little regretful.

"Why should I hide from Lu Keke?"

"She is obviously just an overly spoiled young lady..."

The long umbrella touched the ground, and Shen Xiling placed one hand lightly on the umbrella handle.

“Sometimes, a person represents more than just herself.”

"You would subconsciously avoid her, not because there is anything to be afraid of about Lu Keke."

He tilted his head, his deep eyes fixed on Lu Ranran, "You are afraid of the Lu family behind her."

Hearing the word "Lu family", Lu Ranran's heart trembled.

Many fragments of memories from the past quickly flew through my mind.

Lu Keke accused her of being ungrateful. She stood alone in the corner and watched the three of them. Chu Yue scolded her gently, and her uncle looked cold...

Lu Ranran smiled bitterly and looked up at the gloomy sky.

At this moment, a corner of black suddenly covered the sky above her, blocking her sight from the sky.

It turned out that it was Shen Xiling who opened the umbrella.

"Let's go, the rain is getting lighter, Xiao Li will be here soon."

Lu Ranran quickly withdrew her gaze and followed his footsteps.

The umbrella was very large, and Lu Ranran was tightly covered under it. She followed it step by step, carefully avoiding the puddles on the ground.

Suddenly there was a sharp whistle.

Lu Ranran only felt the splashing water droplets hitting her feet. The next moment, her forearm was grabbed by someone. She felt dizzy and fell into a warm embrace.

It turned out that it was a delivery guy who was in a hurry and was running recklessly on the sidewalk.

Along the way, Lu Ranran just kept looking down at the puddles and didn't look at the road ahead at all.

Shen Xiling frowned and said reproachfully:

"Why don't you look at the road?"

Lu Ranran seemed to have not yet come to her senses. She stood there in a daze and made several "ah" sounds, unable to utter a complete sentence.

Shen Xiling looked at the pair of clean eyes in his arms, and caught a glimpse of her dirty white shoes and pants from the corner of his eye, and his heart seemed to be swept by a feather.

He sighed softly, released the person in his arms, and stretched out his forearm.

"Hold it tight."

Lu Ranran finally realized what was happening, and her face began to burn.

Looking up and seeing Shen Xiling's slightly frowning face, Lu Ranran suppressed her heartbeat and reached out to wrap her arm around that forearm.

The body temperature coming through the sleeve burned the skin that was touching it.

Lu Ranran just walked mechanically.

Time was stretched out; the cars on the road, the running pedestrians, the dripping rain, everything slowed down.

Only that restless heart, beating, constantly shows its presence.

Until a slightly cool finger gently touched her cheek.

Lu Ranran woke up as if from a dream, and raised her eyes to meet Shen Xiling's slightly lowered eyes.

I don’t know what the person in front of me is thinking. Her cheeks are flushed, which makes her skin look even more delicate and fragile.

Shen Xiling couldn't help but wanted to tease her. He tilted his head, held the umbrella handle, and reached out his hand to poke the plump cheek.

After Lu Ranran reacted, he had already withdrawn his hand, firmly grasped the umbrella handle, and said seriously:

"Why is your face so hot?"

"Did you catch a cold?"

Lu Ranran's language system suddenly became confused, her logic went offline, and the words got stuck in her throat.

Fortunately, at this moment, a familiar black vehicle slowly stopped by the roadside.

Xiao Li got out of the car and was about to come around to open the door for the two of them.

When Lu Ranran saw Xiao Li, she felt like she had found a life-saving straw. She reached out, opened the car door, and got in.

Xiao Li stood there in a daze, unexpectedly meeting the icy gaze of his own president. His already fragile heart suffered another blow.

Shen Xiling slowly closed the umbrella, his eyes swept over the arm that still carried the remaining warmth of another person, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously curved into a beautiful arc.

As soon as Lu Ranran got in the car, he pretended to be dead, leaning his head against the car window and closing his eyes to rest.

But the slightly cool spot on the cheek and the remaining warmth in the palm of the hand seemed even clearer in the darkness.

Shen Xiling......

These three words kept echoing in Lu Ranran's mind.

It's like a candy coming to the tip of your tongue, and the sweetness gradually spreads.

Lu Ranran opened her eyes, and her mind suddenly became clear.

She doesn't seem to hate Shen Xiling...even...

"slowly."

Lu Ranran straightened up suddenly and turned to look at Shen Xiling.

This big reaction surprised Shen Xiling a little, and her round eyes revealed some simple panic.

He suppressed the desire to protect someone that he didn't know where it came from and said softly:

"Are you free on the 30th of next month?"

Lu Ranran tilted his head and thought for a while, "I think so."

"Can you accompany me to the Shen's annual meeting?"

Xiao Li's hands gripping the steering wheel suddenly tightened and he screamed in his heart.

No way, doesn’t Mr. Shen always just leave after giving his routine speech at the annual meeting?

Is there something that his assistant doesn't know? !

"Shen's annual meeting?"

Lu Ranran repeated it, and then she remembered that the engagement venue that Lu Keke announced today was the Shen’s annual meeting.

Thinking of Lu Keke, the certain answer in my heart began to waver again.

Shen Xiling folded his hands and placed them loosely on his knees.

Although he was not wearing a formal suit, he exuded a sense of seriousness and solemnity.

"I need to formally introduce you to everyone at the Shen Corporation's annual meeting."

At the beginning of their marriage, Shen Xiling said that she didn't like people always using "marriage" as an excuse to get close to her.

Now, they are married. To achieve the original purpose, a formal occasion is indeed needed to announce the news.

This is not something you can be petty about.

Lu Ranran sat upright and nodded seriously.

But Shen Xiling said:

"But Lu Keke will be there too."

"If you really don't want to see her, we can choose another occasion."

Xiao Li felt angry after hearing this.

At the Shen’s annual meeting, Mr. Shen’s territory, how could he give it up just because of Lu Keke?

Coincidentally, Lu Ranran thought so too.

It’s fine that she usually avoids Lu Keke, but how could she let the president of Shen Group suffer with her?

Lu Ranran patted his chest and said firmly:

"It's okay, I can."

Shen Xiling seemed very satisfied with her answer, but there was some restraint in his words.

"Don't force yourself."

Lu Ranran shook her head.

Shen Xiling said not long ago that the reason she subconsciously avoided Lu Keke was because she was afraid of the Lu family behind her.

She couldn't deny the influence of Chu Yue and Lu Zhongyuan on her, but she couldn't let Shen Xiling be implicated because of this.

He has no need to be afraid of the Lu family.

"The Lu family is my problem to deal with, and I can't let it implicate you."

"Don't worry, I will definitely overcome it."

"I'll stand by your side."

Shen Xiling looked at the determined and bright face opposite her, feeling a little dazed.

Then, he cleared his throat unnaturally and said softly:

"it is good."

"But you have to remember, don't endure it if you are wronged."

"I've got your back."