Director Zhou Won’t Work Overtime Tonight

A long-planned scheme / Age gap / Pure love / High-ranking official / Dual civil servants

*Gentle and obedient younger sister vs. authoritative and paternal husband with bureaucratic charm

*Culture and Tourism Bureau guide & Beijing elite with impeccable political background / Director within the system

At 21, Shi Ye graduated from university.

Without grand ambitions, she only wished for an ordinary, stable life.

But a marriage contract with Zhou Junheng—given his position—shattered her hope of remaining an ordinary, unnoticed figure.

“Director Zhou, do you consent to this marriage arrangement? If not—”

“I do.”

He gave her a promise: “As my wife, I will protect you and ensure you receive dignity and respect.”

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After marriage, he kept his word.

Providing her with unwavering stability;

Offering her the most attentive care and guidance;

And even more… Pinning her against his desk, kissing her breathless.

“Shi Ye, I love you. Could you love me a little more?” He also said, “Our marriage is based solely on love, nothing else.”

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When she first joined the bureau, a colleague tried to set her up. She mentioned she was already married. The colleague was shocked—during the background check, she had been single. Was civil service now embracing whirlwind marriages?

Later, at the office, she rarely spoke of her husband, sparking curiosity. When asked about his job, she didn’t want to deal with the prying. “He’s also in the system. His work keeps him busy, so he can’t pick me up.”

Everyone assumed it was a half-truth, an excuse to hide an unimpressive spouse.

Then, when a colleague asked her to pull strings for a small favor, she replied, “His position can’t handle this.”

Only later did they realize how wrong they were. So this was what she meant by “also in the system”—including the position of Director.