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

Thick velvet curtains were drawn tightly, not a sliver of light could get through. The air conditioner emitted a slight, faint humming sound. The floor lamp cast a warm and gentle glow, and the air was thick with an ambiguous atmosphere.

Qiao Liang was wearing pajamas and leaning against the wide, soft headboard, his hands crossed on his lower abdomen, looking at Ye Xinyi who walked out of the bathroom like admiring prey.

This usually cold and aloof beautiful woman is now meek and humble, wearing a pink yukata. Her hair, which hasn't been completely dried, hangs loosely over her shoulders.

The wife's yukata neckline exposed a patch of whiteness, with two beautiful curves faintly visible. Below the curves were two plump mounds, and her long, slender legs peeked out from under the hem of her sleepwear. Her whole body radiated an alluringly mature scent.

Qiao Liang's eyes were dazed, his heart pounding wildly, a hot wave surging in his lower abdomen. The charming young woman before him was the flower of the Jiangzhou Daily, a talented and beautiful reporter whose allure was known to many men who coveted her.

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

Seeing Ye Xinyi's humiliated and helpless expression, Qiao Liang felt a surge of immense satisfaction in his heart.

If she hadn't won the position of deputy editor and head of the reporters' department in the interview, would Li Xin Yi, who was usually cold and aloof towards him, be so obedient?

Faced with the reality pressing down on her, this woman, even though she didn't want to with all her heart, didn't dare say no. She had no choice but to obey the call and come here obediently.

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

"Take off—"

qiao Liang heard his own voice hoarse, and trembling. The hoarseness came from nervousness and excitement, the trembling from the conquest and drive of desire.

Ye Xinyi tightly bit her tender lips, her eyelids trembled slightly. Her fair and jade-like face flushed red, with a hint of bitterness. She trembled as she reached for the sash of her yukata...

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

As the yukata slipped down to the young woman's ankles, a graceful curve of delicate white like a beautiful mermaid appeared before Qiao Liang.

Qiao Liang's eyes widened instantly, swallowing hard, staring at the naked mermaid who was reluctantly but inevitably complying. He could no longer contain 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 jade, waved back and forth, her fiery body twisting and turning, but soon she was consumed by Qiao Liang’s frenzy...

"Bang bang bang..."

In the midst of a sweet dream, a sudden and rough knocking sound jolted Qiao Liang awake. He was startled.

Joe suddenly jolted awake from his bed, drenched in sweat, heart pounding wildly, and his legs shaking uncontrollably.

Look around, where is the luxurious suite of a five-star hotel, where are the beautiful wives? You're clearly lying in your own bedroom. The door is open, the bedside lamp is on, and there's interview material for tomorrow's job interview beside your pillow.

Damn, it was all just a dream!

Spring dreams leave no trace.

Qiao Liang sadly touched his head, what a pity. The dream just now was so real, especially Ye Xinyi's alluring figure and warm touch, which made him...

"Bang bang bang…" The rude knocking sounded again.

Joe glanced at the time, 11:30 pm. He couldn't help but be annoyed. Damn it, who the hell was knocking on the door in the middle of the night, disrupting his good dream? He had finally managed to conquer Ye Xinyi in his dream once, but now it was ruined.

Suddenly, I wondered if my wife Zhang Mei had returned from a business trip unexpectedly and forgotten her house key?

Zhang Mei works at the Municipal Radio and Television Bureau. She has been very busy lately and is often moved to different locations, sometimes for half a month or more.

Qiao Liang was stunned as he opened the door. Standing there were three strangers: a woman in front and two men behind her. Their expressions were very serious.

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

The woman at the front had short, ear-length hair, fair skin, a black suit dress, and mid-heeled shoes. She looked to be around 37 or 38 years old. Her figure was slender and elegant, with the charm of a mature woman. However, her expression was very cold.

The woman sized Qiao Liang up and down, her heart skipping a beat when she saw the tent he had propped up under his pajamas. Her brows furrowed; this kid must have been having some wild dream earlier.

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

Joe nodded. "Yes, my name is Joe. And you are..."

The woman flashed her credentials before Qiao Liang, leaving no room for argument. "We're from the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection, Room 3. Qiao Liang, please come with us."

Qiao immediately felt his drowsiness vanish, his eyelids twitching rapidly. "Damn it, how did they find me?"

"Please, I beg you, what have I done wrong?" Qiao Liang stammered.

"You know exactly what's going on. Now, get dressed and come with us immediately." The woman's voice was harsh, leaving no room for negotiation.

Seeing the situation, Qiao Liang knew that it was useless to say anything more. He quickly returned to his room to put on his clothes and went downstairs with them. They got into a black sedan, with the woman in the passenger seat and two young men flanking him in the backseat.

A black car drove out of the neighborhood, its destination unknown. Everyone stood in silence.

Joe was anxious and uneasy at the moment. He had an interview tomorrow, and all this commotion would delay things.

In recent days, Qiao Liang participated in the public examination organized by Jiangzhou City, applying for the position of Deputy Editor-in-Chief of a newspaper. He came first in the written exam among more than 300 candidates.

Besides Qiao Liang, other applicants for this position include Ye Xinyi, the head of the news department of a newspaper. Her written exam score was 0.5 points lower than Qiao Liang's, placing her second. The third place went to a division director from the municipal culture bureau, who scored 4 points less than Qiao Liang. All three qualified for tomorrow's interview. Since the score difference 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 is average, even hostile. It's not because of any conflict between them, but because the party secretary and editor-in-chief Li Youwei and editor Wen Yuan are at odds.

This time, Qiao Liang and Ye Xinyi applied for the position of deputy editor-in-chief. They received the support of Li Youwei and Wen Yuan respectively. Both hoped to increase their own people in 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, surpassing her and securing the position of Deputy Editor-in-Chief.

Qiao Liang had meticulously planned it. Once he became deputy editor-in-chief, he would definitely be in charge of the reporter department, and then Ye Xinyi would become his subordinate. He wouldn't have to worry about her disobeying him anymore.

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

Qiao Liang's heart was pounding. He hadn't committed any serious disciplinary violations that warranted this kind of response, had he? Could this have something to do with someone else?

Who else could it be?

(Editor in charge：half his age: a novel jennette mccurdy)