This is in the luxurious suite of a five-star hotel in Jiangzhou.

The thick velvet curtains were drawn tightly, not allowing a sliver of light to penetrate. The air conditioner emitted a faint, gentle hum, and the floor lamp cast a warm and soft glow. The air was thick with an atmosphere of intimacy.

Joe Liang, in his pajamas, leaned against the large, soft headboard, his hands crossed over his small belly. He looked at Ye Xin Yi, who had just walked out of the bathroom, like he was admiring prey.

This usually cold and aloof beautiful woman, at this moment, was bowing her head and being meek. She wore a pink yukata, and her hair, still damp from the bath, was casually draped over her shoulders.

The woman's yukata had a low neckline, revealing two beautiful curves. Beneath them were two plump mounds, and her long, round legs peeked out from under the hem of her sleeping clothes. Her whole body exuded an alluringly mature vibe.

Qiao Liang's eyes were dazed, his heart pounding like a drum. A hot current surged in his lower abdomen. This beautiful young woman before him was the flower of Jiangzhou Daily, a talented and renowned reporter. Countless men coveted her, dreaming of possessing her.

But at this moment, she was about to become the prey beneath her own feet.

Looking at Ye Xinyi's humiliated and helpless expression, Qiao Liang felt an overwhelming sense of satisfaction in his heart.

If it weren't for her winning the position of Deputy Editor and overseeing the reporter department in a job interview, would Ye Xinyi, who is usually cold and distant to him, be so obedient?

Facing the reality crushing down on her, this woman, despite her thousand internal refusals, dared not utter a single "no." She had no choice but to obey the call and meekly come here.

The more Qiao Liang thought about it, the more pleased he became, and the hotter the warmth in his abdomen grew. This heat made him breathe heavily, panting like a calf.

"Take off—"

Qiao Liang's voice was hoarse, and there was a tremor to it. The hoarseness came from the tension and excitement, while the tremor stemmed from the conquest and drive of desire.

Ye Xinyi bit her tender lips tightly, her eyelids trembling slightly. Her fair and jade-like face was flushed red, with a hint of bitterness. She trembled her hand towards the sash of her yukata…

The yukata slipped slowly, and at that moment, in Qiao Liang's eyes, it wasn't the yukata that was falling, but the complete breach of this woman's last defense.

As the yukata slipped to the ankles of the young woman, a curve of exquisite beauty, a delicate white mermaid appeared before Qiao Liang's eyes.

qiao liang's eyes widened instantly, swallowing hard as he looked at the mermaid who was reluctantly but inevitably stripping before him. He could no longer control his intense urge and pulled ye xinyi onto the bed....

"Ah…" The woman seemed startled, instinctively resisting for a few moments. Her arms, as green and white as spring onions, swung back and forth, her hot, delicate body twisted this way and that, but soon she was consumed by Qiao Liang's madness...

"Bang bang bang..."

He was enjoying himself immensely when suddenly a loud, rough knock on the door startled him awake.

Qiao Liang shot up from his bed, drenched in sweat, his heart pounding like a drum. He gasped for breath, his legs trembling uncontrollably.

Look around, where's the luxury suite of a five-star hotel, where are the beautiful women? You clearly lay in your bedroom at home. The door is open, the bedside lamp is on, and there's your interview materials for tomorrow by your pillow.

Holy crap, it was all a dream!

Spring dreams leave no trace.

Qiao Liang sadly touched his head, it was a pity, the dream just now was so real, especially Ye Xinyi's charming figure, the warm touch, made him…

"Bang bang bang..." The rough knocking sound came again.

Qiao Liang looked at the time, 11:30 in the middle of the night. He couldn't help but get angry. Damn it, which unlucky bastard knocked on the door in the middle of the night, disturbing his good dream. He had finally been able to conquer Ye Xinyi once in his dream, but now it was ruined.

Suddenly, I thought, could it be my wife Zhang Mei returned from a business trip unexpectedly and forgot her house keys?

Zhang Mei works at the Municipal Broadcasting Administration. Recently, she's been very busy with work and has frequent transfers, sometimes being away for half a month or more.

Joe Liang was bewildered. He opened the door and stared in disbelief. Standing on his doorstep were three strangers: a woman in front, flanked by two men. Their expressions were grave.

"What... are you doing?" Qiao Liang was a little dumbfounded.

The woman in the lead had short hair that reached her ears, fair skin, a black dress suit, and mid-heel shoes. She looked to be around 37 or 8 years old. She was slender and elegant, with the charm of a mature woman, but her expression was very cold.

The woman sized Joe up and down, her eyes landing on the tent peeking out from under his pajamas. Her heart skipped a beat, her brow furrowed. This kid must have been having some wild dreams just now.

"Are you Qiao Liang, the office director of the Jiangzhou Daily?" The woman's voice wasn't loud, but it carried an undeniable sense of authority.

Qiao Liang nodded. "Yes, I'm Qiao Liang. You are..."

The woman flashed her ID card before Qiao Liang's eyes, stating unequivocally: "This is the City Commission for Discipline Inspection, Room 3. Qiao Liang, please come with us."

Joe was instantly wide awake, his eyelids twitching. Holy crap, how did they find him?

"Please, may I ask what I did wrong?" Qiao Liang stammered.

"You know exactly what happened. Now, put on your clothes and follow us immediately." The woman's voice was harsh, leaving no room for negotiation.

Seeing this, Qiao Liang knew that it was pointless to say anything more. He hurried back into the house, got dressed, and followed them downstairs. They got into a black sedan. A woman sat in the passenger seat, and two young men flanked him in the back seat.

A black sedan drove out of the residential area, its destination unknown. Everyone remained silent.

Qiao Liang's heart was filled with anxiety and worry. He had an interview tomorrow, and this commotion would surely delay important matters.

A few days ago, Qiao Liang participated in the public examination organized by Jiangzhou City. He applied for the position of Deputy Editor-in-Chief of a newspaper and came first in the written test among more than 300 candidates.

Also applying for this position is Ye Xinyi, the head of the newspaper's reporting department. Her written test score was 0.5 points lower than Qiao Liang's, placing her second. The third place went to a section chief from the city's cultural bureau, who scored 4 points less than Qiao Liang. All three have qualified for tomorrow's interview. As the gap between the third-place candidate and the top two is significant, the main competition will be between Qiao Liang and Ye Xinyi.

Qiao Liang and Ye Xinyi's relationship was average, even hostile. It wasn't because of any conflict between them, but rather due to the discord between Li Youwei, the party secretary and editor-in-chief of their newspaper, and Wen Yuan, the managing editor.

This time, Qiao Liang and Ye Xinyi applied for the position of deputy editor-in-chief, receiving support from Li Youwei and Wen Yuan respectively. They both hope to add a person they know to the newspaper's leadership team.

For this interview, Qiao Liang was determined to win at all costs. He was set on defeating Ye Xinyi in the interview and rising above her, achieving the position of deputy editor-in-chief.

Qiao Liang had meticulously planned. After becoming the deputy editor-in-chief, he would definitely be in charge of the reporters' department. Then, Ye Xinyi would become his subordinate. He wouldn't have to worry about her being disobedient.

Unexpectedly, at this very moment, I was suddenly taken away by the Commission for Discipline Inspection in the middle of the night.

Qiao Liang was very frightened. He hadn't really committed any disciplinary violations that warranted their mobilization, had he? Could this be about someone else's business dragging him in?

Who else could it be?