Urban System: Beautiful lady, I really didn't steal your black stockings!

Seeing her tense expression, Liu Ying softened her tone and added, "I know today's events have frightened you."

"I will make your work easier and assign you fewer complicated tasks. I will also give you priority consideration when there are opportunities for promotion in the future."

She deliberately offered a bargaining chip, both to appease him and to subtly remind him to keep quiet.

Cheng Zhe had already turned sour, but now that he was playing the good cop, he believed the young girl in front of him would understand the implications.

But Xiao Zhou seemed not to have heard these promises. His mind was filled with Liu Ying's shameful and embarrassed appearance just now. After hesitating for a long time, he finally couldn't suppress the doubts in his heart.

She looked up, her eyes filled with confusion and hesitation, and asked softly, "Sister Ying, I... I just can't understand it. You're pregnant, your husband treats you so well, and your life is so happy and fulfilling."

"Why...why do I still have to...why do I still have to be with Manager Cheng..." She was too ashamed to finish her sentence and hurriedly lowered her head.

Upon hearing this, Liu Ying's eyes darkened, and a variety of emotions flashed across her face, including helplessness, forbearance, and unspeakable bitterness.

She was silent for a few seconds before slowly speaking, her voice weary and distant: "There are some things you don't understand."

"You're still young and haven't experienced much. When you reach my age, you might understand some things that are beyond your control."

After saying that, she waved her hand, her expression returning to its usual competence, and her tone turning colder: "Alright, I won't say anything more."

"You heard Manager Cheng's warning just now. You need to handle the priorities yourself and be mindful of your actions. Put the documents down and you can leave now."

Xiao Zhou didn't dare to ask any more questions. He quickly placed the documents on his desk, bowed slightly to Liu Ying, and turned to walk briskly towards the door.

The moment she pushed open the office door, her mind was still blank. Everything that had just happened felt like an absurd dream, something she couldn't believe.

But she knew in her heart that she absolutely could not speak carelessly about this.

Firstly, no one would believe that two leaders of such high status would do such a thing.

Secondly, Cheng Zhe is ruthless, and Liu Ying is his direct superior. If I dare to reveal even half a word, I'm afraid I'll be fired by the company the next day.

Xiao Zhou clenched his fists, silently admonishing himself: This matter has nothing to do with me. As long as I keep the secret and do my job well, I won't ask or think about anything else.

She lowered her head and walked quickly back to her workstation, trying to completely erase those chaotic and shameful images from her mind.

The moment the office door closed, Liu Ying's composure crumbled. She grabbed her phone and began frantically typing on the screen, venting her anger illogically in the chat box, her words filled with resentment towards Cheng Zhe and her own grievances.

She resented his reckless behavior regardless of the occasion, resented him for forcing her to lose face in front of her subordinates, and resented her own powerlessness and confusion.

At the same time, Cheng Zhe had just sat down in his office when his phone started vibrating repeatedly. The screen was full of messages from Liu Ying. Although there were no direct insults, every word was filled with anger.

He glanced at it twice, pinched the space between his eyebrows with his fingertips, and felt a pang of guilt.

He also knew that he had gone too far today. Not only did he not lock the door, but he also continued to do as he pleased after his subordinates barged in, making Liu Ying extremely embarrassed.

He put away his phone and didn't reply, thinking to himself: I must never be so indulgent at the company again; I need to find a safe place.

After venting most of her anger, Liu Ying gradually calmed down, her phone screen filled with jumbled text.

She buried her face in her palms, her mind replaying the scene from just now, especially the way Xiao Zhou stood awkwardly and dodged in the corner. A wave of shame washed over her, and her cheeks flushed red again. She wished she could disappear into the ground.

Strangely, beneath this shame, there was also an indescribable surge of excitement that spread through her blood to every part of her body, making her feel slightly hot all over.

She stood up abruptly, walked quickly to the door to make sure it was closed, and then turned the lock behind her to shut out any possible disturbances.

Then she slowly turned around, leaning against the cold door panel, her fingertips gently touching her lower abdomen, feeling the faint life force inside, but uncontrollably sliding down, across her waist and abdomen, and landing on the edge of her skirt.

Her mind was filled with Cheng Zhe's domineering demeanor and the awkward yet thrilling feeling she had when Xiao Zhou was there. With her eyes closed, her eyelashes trembled violently, and soft, sweet murmurs escaped her lips, a mixture of resistance and indulgence: "Zhe...don't...be watched..."

"Xiao Zhou...stop looking...it's embarrassing..."

The only sounds in the room were her soft breathing and murmurs. Sunlight streamed through the blinds onto the floor, illuminating her flushed cheeks and disheveled hair. Shame and excitement intertwined, completely enveloping her and temporarily making her forget her anger, leaving only a heart full of confusion.

She gradually became addicted to the extreme stimulation brought by this forbidden relationship, and the guilt and concern she had felt for her husband Chen Ming and her mother-in-law were completely cleared from her mind.

Only Cheng Zhe's image kept replaying in her mind, those absurd yet passionate scenes swirling in her thoughts, making her savor the thrill she had just experienced, even her fingertips still retained a trace of the burning sensation.

It wasn't until she heard the noise of her colleagues returning from their lunch break outside the office that Liu Ying snapped back to reality. She hurriedly straightened her clothes and hair, concealing the flush on her face. Although there was still a lingering flutter in her heart, she forced herself to calm down.

On the other side, as it was nearing the end of the workday, Cheng Zhe packed his briefcase, shut down his computer, and strode out of the office without stopping. He drove straight to Li Ruoxi's company building, afraid of being late for the dinner.

He parked his car at the agreed location, and not long after, he saw Li Ruoxi walk out of the office building. She was slender and had an outstanding temperament.

Today, Li Ruoxi has completely shed her former sharpness in the workplace and is not wearing her usual suit and business attire.

Instead, she wore a champagne-colored rhinestone-studded mini dress with a knee-length hem. Her long hair was loosely tied up, revealing her delicate collarbone and neck. Her makeup was light yet radiant, making her look completely different from her usual self. She was so dazzling that it was impossible to look away.

Li Ruoxi opened the car door and sat in the passenger seat. She turned her head to look at Cheng Zhe and said in a light tone, "Tonight's banquet is a youth business exchange meeting. All the attendees are young and promising CEOs and core executives in the industry. It's a good opportunity to expand your network."

Cheng Zhe nodded slightly upon hearing this, steadied his grip on the steering wheel, and had his own considerations in mind.

Given his current position and status, he is not qualified to attend such a high-end event. His attendance this time is entirely due to Li Ruoxi's influence.

He suppressed his inner turmoil and replied calmly, "Okay, I'll go with you."

With that, he started the car and drove towards the venue of the exchange meeting. The car was filled with the faint scent of Li Ruoxi's perfume.