The CEO’S Regret: My Second Chance At Love
Chaoter 1 - The Second Chance Test Result
The smell of sterile bleach and the cold porcelain under her palms felt too real to be a dream. Lin Xiaofei gasped, her lungs burning as if she had just surfaced from deep water. The last thing she remembered was the screeching of tires and the sight of Lu Jingshen—the "monstrous" husband she had spent three years running away from—throwing himself in front of a speeding truck to shield her.
Her hands shook as she looked down. She wasn't covered in blood. Instead, she was clutching a plastic stick. Two red lines.
"January 14th," she whispered, glancing at her phone on the counter. The date glowed back at her. This was the day. In her previous life, this was the day she had called her "best friend," Shen Meili, in a panic, only to be convinced that the baby was a "shackle" Lu Jingshen was using to imprison her.
Ding!
The phone in her hand vibrated. It was a message from the person she once trusted most.
Meili (ex-Bestfriend)
Xiaofei! Did you take the test yet? Remember what we talked about. If it's positive, don't tell Jingshen. He’ll never let you go if he knows. Gu Yan is waiting for us at the cafe to help you plan the divorce. Don't be trapped by a monster!
Xiaofei felt a surge of cold fury. In her past life, she would have replied with tears and gratitude. Now, she only saw the venom behind the "🌸" emoji. Gu Yan, the "starving artist" boyfriend she had been secretly supporting with Jingshen’s money, was probably sitting there right now, counting the seconds until he could ask for his next "allowance."
She looked at the bathroom mirror. She was twenty-three again. Her eyes weren't yet dulled by the depression of her previous life.
"This time," she gripped the pregnancy test to her chest, "I keep the baby. And I keep the man."
She ignored Meili’s message and opened a different chat. Her fingers hovered over the name "Husband"—a contact she had previously muted for months.
Lin Xiaofei (FL)
Are you busy?
Lu Jingshen (FL Husband)
?
Lu Jingshen (FL Husband)
No. Is something wrong? Do you need money? I’ll have Assistant Zhou transfer it now.
Xiaofei’s heart ached. He was so used to her only contacting him for financial transactions or to scream at him. She took a deep breath and typed back.
Lin Xiaofei (FL)
I don't need money. I need you. Can you come home for lunch? I have a surprise
There was a long silence. The "Typing..." bubble appeared and disappeared three times. Finally:
Lu Jingshen (FL Husband)
I'll be there in twenty minutes.
Xiaofei walked out of the bathroom, her mind racing. She had twenty minutes to transform from the "rebellious wife" into the woman Lu Jingshen deserved. As she walked toward the kitchen, her phone buzzed again. It was Gu Yan.
Gu Yan (ex-boyfriend)
Chat - Xiaofei, baby, Meili says you aren't answering. I'm worried about you. That CEO doesn't love you like I do. Come meet me. I’ve found a doctor who can "handle" the problem quietly.
Xiaofei smirked, her eyes cold. She typed a quick response while pouring a glass of milk—something she had refused to drink in her last life because "Jingshen liked it."
Lin Xiaofei (FL)
Wait for me there, Gu Yan. I’m bringing a "gift" for both of you.
She didn't mean herself. She meant the beginning of their nightmare.
Chapter 2 - The CEO’s Heartbeat
The tires of a high-end Maybach screeched against the driveway of the Lu Villa exactly nineteen minutes later. Lu Jingshen didn't just walk into the house; he stormed in, his black trench coat billowing behind him like a dark cloud. His face was a mask of cold, sharp angles—the face of a man who ran a multi-billion dollar empire but couldn't control his own wife’s heart.
He found Xiaofei in the dining room. She wasn't throwing vases or packing a suitcase. She was sitting quietly, two plates of steaming pasta on the table.
Lu Jingshen (FL Husband)
"What do you want, Xiaofei?" Jingshen’s voice was raspy, guarded. "If this is about the divorce papers Gu Yan’s lawyer sent to my office, the answer is still no."
Lin Xiaofei (FL)
Xiaofei stood up, her heart hammering. In the past, his dominance terrified her. Now, she saw the slight tremor in his fingers—he wasn't angry; he was terrified of losing her. Without a word, she walked over and wrapped her arms around his waist, burying her face in his chest.
Lu Jingshen (FL Husband)
Jingshen froze. He looked like he had been struck by lightning. "Xiaofei?"
Lin Xiaofei (FL)
I’m sorry," she whispered into his shirt. "I was so blind. I'm not leaving, Jingshen. Never again."
Lu Jingshen (FL Husband)
He pulled back, gripping her shoulders, his dark eyes searching hers for a prank or a lie. "Is this a new tactic? What did Gu Yan tell you to get out of me this time? A villa? A car?"
Lin Xiaofei (FL)
Xiaofei reached into her pocket and pulled out the pregnancy test, pressing it into his palm.
Security Detail - Captain Chen
Chat - Hi Boss
Lu Jingshen (FL Husband)
(12:15 PM) Cancel all my meetings for the week.
Security Detail - Captain Chen
Sir? There is the merger with the Smith Group—
Lu Jingshen (FL Husband)
(12:16 PM) I said cancel them. My wife is pregnant. If anyone calls, tell them I've died of happiness.
Lin Xiaofei (FL)
Xiaofei laughed through her tears as she saw him staring at the stick as if it were a holy relic. But the moment was interrupted by her phone. It was a group chat Meili had created, titled "Escape Plan 🚀".
[Group Chat: Escape Plan 🚀]
Meili (ex-Bestfriend)
Xiaofei, why are you dark? Gu Yan is literally losing his mind at the cafe.
Gu Yan (ex-boyfriend)
Xiaofei, if you don't come now, I'll think Jingshen has locked you up. I'll call the police! We need to get rid of that "accident" in your stomach before it's too late.
Meili (ex-Bestfriend)
Don't be scared, babe. We're your only real friends.
Lin Xiaofei (FL)
Xiaofei looked at Jingshen, a mischievous glint in her eyes. "Jingshen, do you want to help me go fishing?"
Lu Jingshen (FL Husband)
Jingshen’s expression darkened into something predatory. He had spent years watching these two leeches bleed his wife dry. "What's the bait?"
Lin Xiaofei (FL)
"Me," she smirked. "And your bank account. Let’s give them exactly what they want... until the trap snaps shut."
She picked up her phone and typed back into the group chat, her face cold.
Lin Xiaofei (FL)
I’m coming. Jingshen gave me a black card to 'calm me down.' Meet me at the Grand Mall in an hour. Let's go shopping for our 'future,' Gu Yan. 🛍️
Chapter 3 -The Shadow of Doubt
Lu Jingshen (FL Husband)
Lu Jingshen sat in the driver’s seat of the Maybach, his hands gripping the steering wheel so hard his knuckles turned white. Beside him, Xiaofei was humming a light tune, scrolling through a luxury fashion catalog on her phone
Lu Jingshen (FL Husband)
Every few seconds, Jingshen’s gaze flickered toward her. He felt like a man walking on thin ice. Is she really staying? he wondered. Or is she acting this way just to make sure I don't interfere with her meeting Gu Yan?
Lin Xiaofei (FL)
"Jingshen," Xiaofei said suddenly, noting his rigid posture. She reached over and placed her hand over his. "You're thinking too much. My brain finally cleared up after the accident—I mean, after I woke up this morning. I know who loves me now."
Lu Jingshen (FL Husband)
He didn't pull away, but his voice was thick with suppressed emotion. "Xiaofei, if this is a game to get me to lower my guard so you can run away... you don't need to do this. I told you, I would never force you to stay if it truly made you miserable."
Lin Xiaofei (FL)
Xiaofei felt a pang of guilt. She had been so cruel to him in her past life that her kindness now felt like a threat to him. She leaned over and kissed his cheek. "Then watch me today. I’ll prove it."
Her phone buzzed. The "Scum Duo" was getting impatient.
[Group Chat: Escape Plan 🚀]
Gu Yan (ex-boyfriend)
We’re at the entrance of the Dior boutique. Meili found a bag she likes. Hurry up, Xiaofei. We need to talk about your 'procedure' for tomorrow.
Meili (ex-Bestfriend)
Yeah, and bring the Black Card! Don't let that CEO see you're using it for us. 😉
Lin Xiaofei (FL)
Xiaofei’s eyes turned icy. She showed the screen to Jingshen.
Lin Xiaofei (FL)
"They think I'm coming there to fund their lifestyle and plan the end of our child's life," she whispered. "I want them to humiliate themselves in front of everyone. Jingshen, I need you to play along. Act like the 'controlling, cold boss' they tell everyone you are."
Lu Jingshen (FL Husband)
Jingshen looked at the messages, his eyes darkening with a lethal coldness. The confusion was still there, buried deep, but his protective instinct took over.
Lu Jingshen (FL Husband)
"If that's what you want," he said, his voice dropping to a low, authoritative rumble. "I’ll give them a performance they’ll never forget."
As they pulled up to the mall, Xiaofei saw Meili and Gu Yan standing by the fountain, looking like a pair of vultures waiting for a feast. They didn't see Jingshen in the car yet. They only saw their "ATM" arriving.
Lin Xiaofei (FL)
Xiaofei stepped out, her smile bright and predatory. "Let the show begin."
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