Qiao Zhen thought about it seriously for a moment.

Even though Song Ruyi and Cai Gongzi's marriage fell through, Fuzhou Hospital was Lu Zheng's first major project after acquiring Chenxing Medical Company, and it was of paramount importance. Therefore, the specially formed project team continued to operate as usual.

Being transferred to a project team is, to some extent, a promotion.

Qiao Zhen suddenly realized that Lu Zheng was unhappy with her casual remark about working hard and wanted a different way to express his gratitude.

Just as she realized what was happening, Lu Zheng suddenly swerved the steering wheel sharply to the left, and her body lurched forward uncontrollably.

"Beep beep—"

Amidst the piercing honking of car horns, a dump truck, just an arm's length away from them, sped past like a ferocious beast.

Inside the car, there was an eerie silence.

Qiao Zhen's eyes widened, and her limbs seemed to have stopped obeying her commands, making it difficult for her to move.

Lu Zheng's face was blurred in her eyes, and her lips were pressed against the corner of his lips!

The car was parked on the side of the road, and Lu Zheng didn't move.

"An accident?" His voice was cold.

The siren wailed past, and Qiao Zhen, as if electrocuted, sprang back into the passenger seat, sitting timidly, "Uh..."

"Hmm?" Lu Zheng glanced over, the light from the streetlights reflecting a dangerous glint in his eyes.

Qiao Zhen gritted her teeth. They'd already kissed, so why not…

"It's your way of repaying me for helping me out."

Now, Lu Zheng can be happier, right?

Unexpectedly, Lu Zheng still frowned, not quite satisfied, "I don't need it."

"..." Qiao Zhen sighed helplessly. This dog of a man is really too difficult to deal with.

She simply asked, "Mr. Lu, is there anything I did wrong? Please give me your instructions."

Her clear, almond-shaped eyes were innocent and pure, more captivating than the bright moon in the sky.

Lu Zheng stared at her for a few seconds, then suddenly leaned down and gently bit her lips.

A slight, fleeting pain, like being bitten by a mosquito, passed by quickly. Qiao Zhen pursed her lips, puzzled.

Lu Zheng said, "Your mouth has made a mistake."

Qiao Zhen was even more confused.

Lu Zheng restarted the car and said coldly, "Don't call me President Lu anymore."

Qiao Zhen quickly fastened her seatbelt and pouted.

"General Manager Lu" and "Lu Zheng" are only one character different, but they feel like worlds apart.

The change in address instantly shortened the distance between them.

Qiao Zhen had only three words in her mind—it's all over.

Ten minutes later, the car stopped in front of a secluded courtyard. On a small sign at the entrance, two characters were written in a flamboyant style. Before Qiao Zhen could even see what the characters were, Lu Zheng pulled her inside.

The courtyard has a classic style. A beautiful woman in a cheongsam stands at the entrance, bowing gracefully to them. "Mr. Lu, Ms. Qiao, welcome to our store."

Through the floor-to-ceiling windows, Qiao Zhen saw the interior of the villa. The warm orange light enveloped her face, and her heart felt calm and soft.

This is a private restaurant where the dishes are beautifully presented and brightly colored, making them very appetizing.

Lu Zheng glanced at his watch and said calmly to Qiao Zhen, who was sitting motionless at the table, "After you finish eating, I'll take you home."

The morning had been so exciting that Qiao Zhen was only now realizing she was hungry.

Moreover, the dishes Lu Zheng ordered were once again to her liking.

"Thank you." Qiao Zhen picked up her chopsticks, thought about the previous situation, and used the serving chopsticks to pick up a piece of steamed grouper and put it on Lu Zheng's plate.

"Eat it yourself, don't serve me any food," Lu Zheng said, eating the fish.

"Huh?" Qiao Zhen was slightly surprised. Why did she change her gender?

Unable to understand, she simply stopped caring and carefully suppressed her emotions, eating quietly.

After dinner, Lu Zheng drove her home.

After a while, Qiao Zhen stared at the street scene.

This is not the way home at all!

She wasn't bad with directions; she clearly remembered that the end of this road led to Lu Zheng's apartment!

“Lu…Lu Zheng,” Qiao Zhen almost bit her tongue, “Didn’t you promise to take me home?”

Lu Zheng stared straight ahead at the empty street in the dead of night. "What time is it now?"

Qiao Zhen glanced at the time and saw that it was already past eleven o'clock, which wasn't late for a working adult.

Lu Zheng then said, "At this hour, your brother should be getting ready to rest, right? Are you going back now to disturb him?"

"Hey—" Qiao Zhenzhen was truly defeated by Lu Zheng.

This guy is so good at making excuses!

I should have eaten faster earlier...

Before they knew it, they had arrived at the apartment's underground parking lot.

Qiao Zhen, supporting her waist, slowly got out of the car when Lu Zheng suddenly grabbed her wrist, his heavy breathing instantly pressing close to her forehead.

"Lu Zheng, no..."

Lu Zheng curled his lips and whispered in his ear, "I wonder who it was that, after eating their fill, was stretching comfortably."

His magnetic, slightly husky voice was captivating, and Qiao Zhen's face immediately turned red.

I was careless!

The next second, Lu Zheng picked her up in a princess carry.

Her panicked face suddenly met his deep, dark eyes, as if it had been firmly imprinted in Lu Zheng's mind.

Lu Zheng looked at the woman, who was as delicate as a deer, her pretty face flushed with a rosy hue, making her look incredibly beautiful.

"Qiao Zhen, don't even think about escaping." His fingers tightened, his hand grasping her slender waist, which felt wonderful. He held this always unruly girl firmly in his arms.

The heat in her palm was almost scorching Qiao Zhen.

She could clearly see the flame burning in the man's eyes, the most intense longing and desire, and her heart trembled uncontrollably.

As soon as they returned to the apartment, Lu Zheng's domineering kiss locked her lips, the temperature instantly soaring, burning away any remaining rationality...

The next day, Qiao Zhen woke up to the sound of the alarm clock. Lu Zheng had just finished showering, and water droplets from his hair dripped onto his chest, slowly rolling down his exquisitely sculpted muscles. The remaining water glistened, highlighting his jade-like skin.

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