C5 Ridiculous Love.

"Wow, our security guard doesn't seem to be in the best of moods today. What's the scoop—something happen?"

"Haha, look at that, our guard's got a green tinge on his forehead. What's the matter, sprouted a little green pasture up there?"

"Good grief... You guys really have a way with words, don't you? With his good looks and that physique, how could Xu Lili ever bring herself to cheat on him?"

"Tsk tsk tsk... What good is being handsome? Can you swipe it like a credit card? Can you eat it? These days, if you're broke, you're just asking to be the laughingstock."

"Damn, that's brutally honest... Makes me want to knock some sense into you."

As soon as Lin Tian arrived at Fame Design Company, the once quiet office area buzzed with activity.

Every colleague there sneered at him with thinly veiled contempt.

Lin Tian's expression turned steely.

Clearly, these colleagues were all in on Xu Lili and Hu Yong's affair, keeping him in the dark.

But Lin Tian couldn't care less about these fools. He didn't spare them a single glance, striding past with a stoic face, heading straight for the general manager's office.

The reason was simple—why would a shining star be ruffled by a speck of insignificant, laughable dust?

They weren't worth his time.

"Hey... hold it right there!"

Ignored, the group was momentarily taken aback before snapping to attention.

A man with glasses leaped up and barked at Lin Tian.

His name was Qin Hui, a small-time leader under Hu Yong, known for throwing his weight around.

Yet Lin Tian continued on as if Qin Hui hadn't spoken, not looking back.

Qin Hui's face flushed with anger as he strode up to block Lin Tian's path: "F*ck! Are you deaf, you stinky guard? Didn't you hear me tell you to stop?"

Lin Tian's demeanor remained tranquil, his gaze coolly meeting the bespectacled man's. "I heard you. And then?"

The bespectacled man was livid, nearly apoplectic. "You heard me and still didn't stop? Now you're asking 'and then?' Are you looking to get fired?"

Qin Hui wasn't alone in his anger; the others began to spew expletives at Lin Tian.

"Damn, this idiot guard is doing this on purpose, isn't he?"

"Exactly. This jerk must've realized he's been cuckolded and now he's desperately running to Director Cheng to tattle."

"Spit on that! A wimp like him deserves to be cheated on. Guys, let's just beat him up and throw him out of the company, save ourselves from bad luck."

"Great idea. What are we waiting for, brothers?"

Fueled by a surge of collective rage, several male employees charged at Lin Tian.

But just as they were about to strike, a bone-chilling coldness burst forth.

"Hehe... Do you really think I'd be upset over a divorce with someone so unworthy?"

His voice was menacing, the icy chill spreading rapidly in all directions.

Every person touched by it felt a shiver down their spine, their bodies quaking.

In a state of shock, they quickly turned to the source of the terrifying aura—Lin Tian.

But what met them were eyes that were ice-cold, detached, devoid of any life.

Just one look sent a shudder through them, as if death itself had fixed its gaze upon them. Their faces turned pale, and they quickly averted their eyes, too afraid to look again.

For a moment, there was a mix of horror and disbelief etched on every face.

"What's all this commotion? Isn't there work to be done?"

Suddenly, a voice rang out—tinged with annoyance yet undeniably melodious and clear.

As the sound dissipated, a figure with curves in all the right places approached with a leisurely gait. She was clad in a beige blouse, a form-fitting black pencil skirt, and sheer stockings. The ensemble was completed with a pair of the latest fashion—peep-toe pink high heels—that impeccably accentuated every contour of her body. She exuded maturity, allure, elegance, and a cool detachment... All the hallmarks of a successful woman were vividly embodied in her.

The crowd that had been milling around Lin Tian snapped to attention. Realizing they had overstayed their welcome, they scurried back to their workstations without a moment's hesitation. Suddenly, Lin Tian found himself standing alone.

The woman's radiant gaze lingered on Lin Tian for a brief moment before her melodious voice broke the silence, "Lin Tian? Did you need something?"

At last!

The composure that had always graced Lin Tian's face shattered, replaced by a deep flush of guilt and remorse. "Ms. Cheng... CEO Cheng, there's something I need to discuss with you."

The words were few, just eleven in total, but they seemed to sap all the strength from Lin Tian.

Indeed, the woman before him—Cheng Yuwei, the esteemed owner of the renowned design company in East River City—was the very person who had saved his life. Lin Tian's earlier assumption that Xu Lili was his rescuer stemmed from his post-accident unconsciousness; he had never seen his savior's face.

Upon regaining consciousness, Lin Tian had found a ring left behind by his rescuer, engraved with the name 'Xu Lili.' It was only natural for him to believe Xu Lili was his lifesaver. However, the intelligence provided by Qingluo revealed the true owner of the ring was not Xu Lili, but Cheng Yuwei.

Cheng Yuwei and Xu Lili, college classmates and close friends, had exchanged rings bearing each other's names—a token of their deep sisterly bond. Therefore, it was Cheng Yuwei who had saved Lin Tian, not Xu Lili.

Cheng Yuwei, noticing Lin Tian's troubled expression, furrowed her brow slightly and suggested, "Let's talk in my office."

With that, she turned and sashayed into her office, her figure a study in grace. Lin Tian, his face a tapestry of complex emotions, followed without further thought.

The employees who had witnessed the exchange couldn't help but speculate among themselves:

"What the heck is happening? Why is CEO Cheng meeting with that loser one-on-one?"

"Maybe CEO Cheng has a thing for good-looking guys? I mean, the guy might be a loser, but he's not hard on the eyes."

"Come on, do you really think CEO Cheng is that superficial? She's too dignified to go for someone even Xu Lili rejected."

"Yeah, you're right. CEO Cheng would never go for him..."

Meanwhile, in the tastefully appointed expanse of Cheng Yuwei's office, she sat with poised elegance in her plush chair.

As Lin Tian entered, she didn't bother to look up, her voice cool and detached, "Out with it, Lin Tian. What do you need?"

Lin Tian inhaled deeply, steadying himself before addressing the woman before him, "CEO Cheng, is it true that you and Xu Lili have rings inscribed with each other's names?"

Cheng Yuwei, who had been engrossed in her documents, finally lifted her gaze, a flicker of surprise crossing her features. "Did Lili tell you? Yes, that's from our college days. What made you bring this up?"

Despite the certainty of Qingluo's intelligence, Lin Tian's heart couldn't help but race at Cheng Yuwei's confirmation.

Indeed, it was Cheng Yuwei...