Wei Ziqian continued, "It's just that, although trust is one aspect, when it comes to interests, everything is uncontrollable. Mr. Liang's meaning is very clear. If you are with Li Xuanbao, his legal business in our law firm will most likely come to an abrupt end. And fortunately, this is not the worst result. It will also trigger a chain reaction. I'm afraid that the business of the Li Group will be difficult to preserve."

He Zhizhou had never thought that the biggest obstacle to his relationship with Li Xuanbao would be Liang Yusen, nor had he ever thought that a relationship would bring such a huge crisis to his career.

He slowly stood up from the sofa, walked to the window, turned his back to Wei Ziqian and Tang Jinshu, and stared at the scenery outside the window. After a long time, his voice was low and solemn: "Give me some more time, let me think carefully."

After Wei Ziqian and Tang Jinshu exchanged a glance, Tang Jinshu spoke first: "Zhizhou, it's not that we are forcing you, it's really Mr. Liang's side..."

He Zhizhou turned around, looked at Tang Jinshu, who was in a dilemma, and said calmly, "I know in my heart that I will not let you fall into a dilemma."

After hearing what He Zhizhou said, Wei Ziqian immediately asked, "When can you give us an answer?"

He Zhizhou looked at Wei Ziqian who was anxious to get an answer, and smiled bitterly: "Tomorrow afternoon."

Wei Ziqian walked forward apologetically and patted He Zhizhou on the shoulder gently: "Zhizhou, Jinshu and I are really helpless. I hope you can understand us."

He Zhizhou nodded: "I understand."

After Wei Ziqian and Tang Jinshu left, Governor He breathed a sigh of relief, then opened the drawer and took out a pack of cigarettes and a lighter.

He took out a cigarette, lit it and slowly smoked it. He was not addicted to smoking, but he would occasionally smoke a cigarette when he was upset. He slowly exhaled the smoke ring, and in the swirling smoke, he seemed to see Li Xuanbao's appearance.

After burning out a cigarette, he reached out for the coat draped over the back of the chair, put it on, and then walked out of the office.

He Zhizhou drove to the downstairs of Li Xuanbao's company. He took out his mobile phone and dialed Li Xuanbao's number. The call was connected after only two rings.

Li Xuanbao gently put down the document she was reading, her eyes fell on the caller ID on the phone screen, and when she saw the name of He Zhizhou, a sweet smile appeared on the corner of her mouth. She reached out and pressed the answer button, with a bit of joy in her voice: "Zhizhou, why are you calling me now?"

He Zhizhou leaned lazily against the car door, smiling and said, "I'm downstairs in your company right now. Can you come down now? Let's go out on a date. What do you think?"

Li Xuanbao was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter and asked jokingly, "Why do you suddenly want to go on a date with me?"

He Zhizhou slowly raised his head, his eyes moving up the floors one by one until he stopped at the floor where Li Xuanbao's office was located. He then spoke, "I've noticed that since we've been together, our lives seem to be so full of work that we don't have much time to go out and enjoy our time together. Do you want to come out?"

After hearing this, Li Xuanbao felt a surge of warmth in her heart. She quickly stood up and said in a brisk tone, "Okay, I'll be right down!"

The couple, who had just reaffirmed their relationship, did not choose to go anywhere else, but went straight to the park where they used to date, the one next to Li Garden.

He Zhizhou held Li Xuanbao's hand tightly, and the two walked side by side on the path covered with golden fallen leaves.

Li Xuanbao looked at He Zhizhou, who was obviously worried, and couldn't help but asked with concern: "Zhizhou, are you worried?"

He Zhizhou turned his head to look at Li Xuanbao and said without hesitation: "Yes!"

Li Xuanbao stopped walking forward after hearing this, with a hint of doubt in her eyes: "What you are thinking about is related to me?"

He Zhizhou nodded slightly: "Yes!"

"Then can I know what it is?" Li Xuanbao slowly pulled her hand out from He Zhizhou's palm, and then looked at him carefully.

He Zhizhou suddenly leaned forward, stretched out his arms and hugged her tightly, buried his face deep in her neck, and whispered: "Xuanbao, let's get married!"

When Li Xuanbao heard He Zhizhou's words, her breathing paused for a moment, and then she smiled and said, "Why did you propose to me so suddenly?"

He Zhizhou let go of Li Xuanbao, then took out a red velvet ring box from his pocket, knelt on one knee, and gently opened the lid of the box. He saw a diamond ring shining brightly in the sunlight: "Xuanbao, do you still remember this ring?"

Li Xuanbao looked down at He Zhizhou who was kneeling on one knee, and felt her heartbeat accelerating rapidly, as if it was about to jump out of her chest, but there was a sense of hesitation in her heart.

She lowered her head and looked at the ring in He Zhizhou's hand. Of course she recognized this ring. It was a loose diamond that He Zhizhou bought when they were studying abroad, and then made it according to the size of her finger.

Seeing the ring again after more than a decade, Li Xuanbao was filled with mixed emotions. She felt a surge of bitterness in her heart: "How come you still keep this ring?"

He Zhizhou looked at the ring in his hand and said, "I've kept it forever."

Li Xuanbao looked at He Zhizhou who was kneeling on one knee. She really wanted to marry him. This desire was extremely strong. However...

"Zhizhou, this proposal came too hastily. I am not mentally prepared yet. Besides, you know that my company is just starting out, and I have no time to think about marriage. Give me another year. After a year, when the company's operations are stable, I will definitely marry you."

When He Zhizhou heard Li Xuanbao say this, a trace of disappointment flashed across his eyes. In fact, he had already expected Li Xuanbao's response.

He lowered his head slightly, a wry smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and then he said: "I understand, my proposal was too abrupt."

Because He Zhizhou lowered his head, Li Xuanbao could not see his expression at the moment. She could only reach out her hand to gently help him up, and said softly: "Zhizhou, I really love you, but it is not the right time to talk about marriage."

He Zhizhou stood up with the help of Li Xuanbao, his eyes fell on the ring in his hand, and then he showed a relieved smile and handed the ring to Li Xuanbao: "Take this ring first."

Li Xuanbao took the ring, looked puzzled, looked directly at He Zhizhou and asked, "What do you mean by this?"

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