Gorgeous CEO Fell in Love with Me

The sea breeze brushed the coast, creating waves as distant boats rocked on the horizon. Stars scattered across the surface of the ocean, sparkling like broken diamonds.

Liu Chao had gone to great lengths to win over Qiu Ruohan, renting out an entire beachside restaurant and decorating it with "happy-birthday" and "I-LOVE-YOU" signs everywhere.

Colorful nylon lights wrapped around the entire beach, and a specially invited pianist was playing the piano, creating a very romantic atmosphere.

Unfortunately, Qiu Ruohan seemed distracted, constantly glancing at her phone. As time ticked by, her expression grew increasingly solemn.

"Ruohan, what's wrong?" Liu Chao asked with concern.

"Oh, it's nothing," Qiu Ruohan replied perfunctorily, but her eyes stayed glued to her phone.

A cold glint flashed in Liu Chao's eyes. He had heard about Qiu Ruohan's affection for someone else. After all his efforts to set up this event, here she was thinking about another man. Inwardly, he cursed her and quickly signaled to Liu Yiyi.

Liu Yiyi knew Liu Chao's intention to get Qiu Ruohan drunk and take advantage of her, so she immediately raised her glass and said, "Ruohan, today is your birthday. Whatever wrongs I may have done to you before, I hope you won't hold it against me. As a good sister, I toast to you."

"Thank you." Qiu Ruohan forced a faint smile and clinked glasses with Liu Yiyi.

Afterward, Liu Pan and Li Tiantian sincerely toasted with Qiu Ruohan.

Qiu Ruohan already had a low tolerance for alcohol, and with her thoughts elsewhere, two glasses of red wine quickly brought a blush to her cheeks.

Liu Chao seized the moment, intending to intoxicate Qiu Ruohan in one go, and quickly raised his glass to wish her, "Ruohan, happy birthday."

"Mr. Liu, I think just saying happy birthday isn't enough," Yang Shaotian laughed.

"Exactly! I think Mr. Liu should say I love you," Liu Yiyi quickly added.

"Liu Chao, don't you like Qiu Ruohan? Take this chance to confess. Maybe Qiu Ruohan will say yes."

"Mr. Liu is so handsome and rich at such a young age. If Ruohan were with Mr. Liu, it would be much better than being a small beauty salon manager. If Mr. Liu confesses, Ruohan surely won't embarrass him."

"I heard Ruohan already likes someone?"

"Tch! Just a shareholder of a lousy beauty salon, and not even a major one. Probably just has a fair face, no wealth, no power. Compared to our Mr. Liu, it's like a duckling seeing a phoenix, totally out of their league!"

Yang Shaotian and Liu Yiyi chimed in together, truly a scheming pair.

Upon hearing Liu Yiyi dare to insult Lin Fan, Qiu Ruohan's face immediately turned cold, and she replied harshly, "Lin is not as bad as you imagine."

"Qiu Ruohan, can't you stop being so childish? If he weren't inferior, why wouldn't he attend your birthday party? Is he afraid of Mr. Liu, afraid he can't compete, and might embarrass himself?"

Liu Yiyi sneered, casting a disdainful glance at Qiu Ruohan, "I say, it would be better if that guy came. It would be a perfect chance for him to see how he compares to Mr. Liu. Daring to compete with Mr. Liu for a woman, he's really overestimating himself!"

"Bang," Qiu Ruohan suddenly stood up, her hands clenched tightly, and shouted, "Liu Yiyi, watch your mouth."

"What? Am I wrong? Otherwise, why wouldn't he come? He's just afraid, a coward..."

Whoosh~

Suddenly, before Liu Yiyi could finish her sentence, Qiu Ruohan grabbed a wine glass and splashed the red wine directly on Liu Yiyi's face!

Qiu Ruohan was furious, and the consequences were evident!

She might allow others to insult her, but never would she allow others to insult Lin Fan.

Because in her heart, Lin Fan was a giant, a superhero; he was domineering, warm, kind, and omnipotent!

The whole place went silent for a moment...

"Ah..."

Followed immediately by Liu Yiyi's scream, "You damn bitch, you dared to splash wine on me...."

"Don't you dare insult my Lin, or I will fight you to the end!" Qiu Ruohan gritted her teeth, her eyes cold!

At that moment, not a hint of weakness could be seen on her face; she looked more like a valiant female general charging into battle!

Qiu Ruohan's sudden change startled Liu Yiyi, who opened her mouth to continue her tirade, but the words stuck in her throat like a fish bone.

Liu Chao hadn't anticipated seeing this side of Qiu Ruohan, which only fueled his desire to conquer her!

"Ruohan, Yiyi didn't mean it. It's your birthday today, no need to get angry, let's have some cake," Liu Chao tried to smooth things over.

"Sorry, I'm not in the mood, I'll be going now." Qiu Ruohan was about to get up and leave.

Liu Chao's face darkened, and he stepped in front of Qiu Ruohan, saying in a low, menacing tone, "You wouldn't embarrass me, would you? Otherwise, I wouldn't mind sending your two friends to Africa to work as whores!"

"You..." Qiu Ruohan grit her teeth, realizing she had fallen into a trap.

"Sit down obediently and accompany me, or don't blame me for being ruthless and having your little boyfriend dealt with!" Liu Chao coldly threatened.

Sure enough, Qiu Ruohan hesitated!

Liu Chao's eyes greedily roamed over Qiu Ruohan's graceful figure, as he imagined the scene of conquering her at a hotel tonight, revealing a lustful look and a smug face as he clapped his hands.

Several hotel staff immediately pushed a cake over, with twenty-three candles flickering in the wind, looking very beautiful.

Upon seeing this, Liu Chao suddenly frowned. The cake he ordered was supposed to have "I love you" written on it, yet it now said "Happy Birthday," and this cake was much larger and more luxurious than the one he had initially ordered—eleven layers high!

This was definitely not the birthday gift Liu Chao had prepared!

However, the real surprise had only just begun...

A line of waitstaff in cheongsams walked gracefully toward them, revealing thigh-high slits that caught envious glances, just like an emperor choosing his consorts in ancient times!

In the lead, two individuals were carrying a massive flower basket inside of which were nine hundred and ninety-nine roses arranged in the shape of a heart!

Another cheongsam-clad attendant placed an exquisite gift box on the table. When opened, it revealed a luxurious necklace.

The pendant was a heart-shaped blue gemstone, about the size of an egg, surrounded by sparkling diamonds, ten in total!

In terms of extravagance and craftsmanship, it was utterly flawless. Under the lighting, it shone so brightly that it was almost blinding.

Then...

Vroom vroom vroom~

With the roar of an engine, a red vision sped into view; it was a red Ferrari 458 top model, one of only three in the world, priced at over six million!

The entire place fell silent, as if even the sea breeze was holding its breath, afraid to disturb the luxurious atmosphere!

Nine hundred and ninety-nine roses, diamond necklace, sports car...any one of these was enough to drive a woman crazy!