When Qiao Zhen arrived at the company, she saw her colleagues whispering to each other, as if they were discussing something.

"Have you heard? A new CEO has been parachuted in from above!"

"Huh? Really? Isn't Morningstar doing pretty well? Why change owners?"

Qiao's arrival drew the attention of her colleagues.

"Sister Qiao, do you know who the new boss is?"

Qiao Zhen shook her head. She didn't know much about the higher-ups, and she was also very curious about the new CEO.

Considering her livelihood, Qiao Zhen rallied her spirits and worked even harder than usual.

9:30 a.m.

Qiao Zhen buried herself in the documents, working on the task at hand.

She works for a publicly listed healthcare company and is currently discussing a municipal project.

There are many teams in the company, and the person competing with her for this project is none other than Song Ruyi's best friend, Ling Yiyi.

Seeing Qiao Zhen working diligently and without distraction, Ling Yiyi ran over and mocked, "Oh, Qiao Zhen, it seems the books were right. If you're unlucky in love, you really need to work harder."

Song Ruyi was extremely pleased with herself for taking He Yang away from her.

"Instead of wasting time on empty talk, you'd be better off working hard so you don't end up crying when you can't get the project." Qiao Zhen casually put the documents in her hand aside.

Ling Yiyi smiled jokingly, "You don't know yet, do you? This project belongs to the Song family. Even if I do nothing, Ruyi will still give it to me."

Hearing this, Qiao Zhen smiled coldly: "I can understand that you have no ability and can only rely on connections."

"you!"

Just as the two were about to start arguing again, a commotion broke out in the crowd.

Wow! Is this the new CEO? He's so handsome!

"I heard his surname is Lu, and his name is Lu Zheng!"

"Lu Zheng?! The legendary God Lu? What's he doing here?"

"It was him!"

Hearing the lively discussion, Qiao Zhen was taken aback.

She turned her head and saw that the eye-catching person in the crowd was none other than Lu Zheng.

Qiao Zhen had never felt so embarrassed. She wished she could disappear into a crack in the ground. Last night had been a ridiculous night; she had actually slept with her future boss? At this moment, she had already figured out how to write her resignation letter.

But the thought that if she left this place, she wouldn't be able to get the same salary from Morning Star no matter which company she went to.

Qiao Luosheng still needs her to earn money to support him.

Qiao Zhen's face was flustered, which Lu Zheng took in.

The man walked through the crowd and came straight up to her. "We meet again, Miss Qiao."

The word "again" reminded Qiao Zhen of his recklessness and audacity last night, and her face, which was already flushed from panic, turned even redder.

“President Lu…” she said awkwardly.

"Okay, come to my office in a bit."

Lu Zheng's gaze lingered on Qiao Zhen. After he finished speaking, he suppressed his wild and untamed aura.

The other colleagues at the scene whispered among themselves and secretly sized up Qiao Zhen.

Qiao Zhen clenched her fists, looking at the man standing in the crowd, impeccably dressed. Who would have thought that once he took off his suit, he would be a complete beast in a suit?

After Lu Zheng left, the colleagues started gossiping more freely, but the criticism was all directed at Qiao Zhen:

"She's really cunning. The new CEO just arrived, and she's already hooked up with him..."

"Who told her to be somewhat attractive? You know what a high-class socialite is, don't you?"

"I heard she had a boyfriend? I never imagined she was so promiscuous, so shameless!"

...

Despite facing much criticism and struggling for a long time, Qiao Zhen still hesitantly came to Lu Zheng's office.

She took several deep breaths before gently knocking on the door. "Mr. Lu, it's me, Qiao Zhen."

"Enter."

Qiao Zhen pushed open the door and entered. The office was dimly lit.

The desk was filled with smoke, and the smell of the cigarettes was somewhat similar to the smell on his clothes.

A tiny spark ignited at Lu Zheng's fingertip, and the cigarette burned quietly without him taking a single puff.

He had only recently returned to China and was unaware that the Qiao family had fallen on hard times.

Since receiving information about Qiao Zhen, Lu Zheng has become increasingly curious about her experiences over the past few years.

Upon learning that she worked at Morningstar Pharmaceuticals, he immediately acquired Morningstar.

Seeing Qiao Zhen walk in, Lu Zheng raised an eyebrow at her and said, "Lock the door."

What are you doing?

Qiao Zhen suddenly felt a little flustered.