Please, mature women, have some self-respect. I just want a raise and a promotion.

As Lin Zheng left the Blue Ocean Hotel, Wang Lin's last words kept replaying in his mind.

Ma Cuihua and Li Ting had a bad relationship, and this was an opportunity.

He wanted to ask her directly, but Wang Lin had already closed the door, making it clear that she didn't want to say anything more.

Lin Zheng stood downstairs at the hotel, smoked a cigarette, hailed a taxi, and headed straight for his accommodation.

That night, Lin Zheng tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep.

He sat up, lit a cigarette, and after thinking for a moment, decided to go and talk to Ma Cuihua to find out more about her.

In addition, we must find a way to resolve the issue of incomplete project procedures.

Otherwise, if Li Ting submits the materials to the district, the project will have to stop, and all his efforts and hard work that day will be in vain.

The next day, after arranging work for Chen Li and Yang Zhian, Lin Zheng hailed a taxi and headed to the headquarters of Teng Hua Group.

It was already past 11 o'clock when the taxi stopped downstairs at the head office.

Apart from security personnel, all other staff in the building had already left work.

Lin Zheng walked into the lobby. The security guard recognized him, greeted him, and let him through.

Ma Cuihua's office is on the seventh floor.

The elevator doors opened, and the corridor was silent, with only light shining through the crack in the door of the office at the end.

Lin Zheng walked over and was about to knock on the door.

As soon as he raised his hand, he heard a strange sound coming from inside.

The sound coming from inside was a woman's panting.

The voice was suppressed and urgent, as if it was deliberately held back but couldn't help it.

Lin Zheng froze, his hand hanging in mid-air.

He listened intently and could hear a man's low growl mixed in with the sounds.

At that moment, a thought flashed through Lin Zheng's mind.

Ma Cuihua in the office...with a man?

He slowly withdrew his hand, pressed his body against the wall, and moved closer to the door.

The door wasn't closed properly, leaving a gap about the width of a finger.

Warm yellow light shone from inside, casting the intertwined shadows of two people on the ground.

Lin Zheng held his breath and peered through the crack in the door.

Ma Cuihua sat on the edge of the desk with her legs raised high.

A man stood in front of her, his back to the door, so she couldn't see his face.

The man was wearing dark suit trousers and a white shirt, with the sleeves rolled up to his elbows, revealing his muscular forearms.

He braced himself on the table with one hand and had his other arm around Ma Cuihua's waist.

Ma Cuihua tilted her head back, her long hair falling loose.

He gripped the man's shoulders tightly with both hands, his nails almost digging into his shirt.

"Sea...Sea Dragon..."

"Slow down..."

Ma Cuihua's voice was broken and intermittent, filled with both pleading and longing.

Zhou Hailong?

Lin Zheng was startled. Ma Cuihua's assistant, the bespectacled, refined-looking man.

Zhou Hailong usually has a very serious demeanor, speaks softly, and is always polite to everyone.

Who would have thought that Zhou Hailong, who appeared to be a perfect gentleman, would actually have an affair with Ma Cuihua in private?

"Slower?"

"Mr. Ma, are you sure?"

Zhou Hailong looked at Ma Cuihua with a mocking expression, admiring her figure.

Ma Cuihua met Zhou Hailong's gaze and let out a suppressed groan.

"The office...the soundproofing is bad..."

"What are you afraid of? There are only the two of us on this floor."

As Zhou Hailong spoke, he lowered his head and kissed Ma Cuihua's neck.

He moved one hand up from her waist and unbuttoned her shirt.

The shirt was open, revealing black lace lingerie underneath.

The lingerie fabric was thin, covering her full curves, which rose and fell violently with her breathing.

Zhou Hailong reached his hand inside.

Ma Cuihua let out a soft groan and arched her body.

"No...not here..."

"Where is it? To your house?"

"Didn't you say it was inconvenient because your husband was home?"

Zhou Hailong's voice carried a hint of sarcasm as he continued working.

Ma Cuihua didn't speak, she just closed her eyes, bit her lip, and let Zhou Hailong do as he pleased.

Lin Zheng stood outside the door, his mouth dry from watching.

Ma Cuihua usually acts like a strong woman at the company, speaking and acting seriously and decisively.

Who would have thought that she would have such an open side in private?

Black stockings,

Lace lingerie,

And those high heels, which were over ten centimeters high.

Each and every one of them tantalizes a man's senses.

"Ms. Ma, does your husband know how promiscuous you are outside?"

Zhou Hailong suddenly asked, his voice tinged with mockery.

Ma Cuihua opened her eyes, a cold glint in them: "Don't mention him."

"What's wrong? Did you two have a fight?"

"I told you not to mention him."

Ma Cuihua shoved Zhou Hailong aside and jumped off the desk.

She turned around, bracing herself on the desk with both hands, her back to Zhou Hailong.

"Do it or get out."

Zhou Hailong smiled and walked behind her.

"Mr. Ma, I like you just the way you are."

As he spoke, he leaned down and pressed himself against her.

One hand moved up from her waist, while the other lifted her skirt.

Ma Cuihua bit her lip, her body trembling slightly, unsure whether it was from nervousness or excitement.

Zhou Hailong's hands roamed over her body.

From her waist to her back, from her back to her neck, and finally stopping at her earlobe, I gently kneaded it.

Ma Cuihua let out a soft hum.

Her body went limp, and she leaned against Zhou Hailong's chest.

"Hailong... tell me... am I really that pathetic?"

Her voice was soft, with a hint of self-deprecation.

"How could that be? You're just too lonely."

Zhou Hailong kissed her earlobe, his voice gentle.

"Li Ting is busy outside all day long, and he doesn't care about the family or you."

"How can you not feel lonely living alone in that big house?"

Ma Cuihua didn't speak, but simply closed her eyes, letting Zhou Hailong kiss her neck and shoulders.

Upon hearing this, Lin Zheng immediately understood the meaning behind Wang Lin's words from last night.

Li Ting and Ma Cuihua had a bad relationship. Li Ting had another woman, and Ma Cuihua knew about it.

No wonder Wang Lin said this was an opportunity.

The couple each did their own thing, and neither cared about the other.

Such a relationship can indeed be exploited.

"Hailong, what should I do about Lin Zheng's project?"

Ma Cuihua suddenly spoke, her voice tinged with hesitation.

"Li Ting doesn't want to repay the money, and some people in the district have also spoken to me, asking me to withdraw from this project."

"But Liu Kaishan is keeping an eye on Tenghua Group, and Zhang Wanquan is also keeping an eye on it. If I withdraw, I will not please either side."

Zhou Hailong thought for a moment and said, "Then let's drag it out, neither saying we'll withdraw nor that we'll advance."

"Let them fight it out themselves; you can sit back and watch them fight."

"But Lin Zheng has already filed a lawsuit, and today someone from the district sent me an email urging me to resolve this as soon as possible."

After listening, Zhou Hailong laughed and said, "President Ma, you don't need to worry. With Li Ting's methods, how could he possibly let Lin Zheng be brought down?"

"If Lin Zheng asks you to mediate, tell him to figure it out himself. If he can handle it, great; if not, he can get lost."

"Anyway, the project failed, and he'll be the one to take the blame, not you."

Ma Cuihua paused for a moment, then said, "But what if he manages to get it done?"

"If you get it done, all the better. If the project moves forward, you'll have achievements to show for yourself, and your superiors will look at you with new respect."

"and......"

Zhou Hailong leaned close to her ear and lowered his voice.

"When Li Ting gets anxious, you can take the opportunity to negotiate with him."

Ma Cuihua's eyes lit up: "You mean...?"

"Have him transfer the shares of Tianlong Company to you; haven't you always wanted that?"

"This is the best opportunity."

Ma Cuihua smiled, turned around, cupped Zhou Hailong's face, and gave him a big kiss.

"Hailong, you are so smart and amazing."

"Of course."

"If I'm not capable, how can I be your assistant?"

As Zhou Hailong spoke, he picked up Ma Cuihua and placed her on the desk.

Ma Cuihua tilted her head back, gazing affectionately at Zhou Hailong, then lifted her legs and parted them...