When the tide rose in Lingang, they were placed in the same consortium.
She thought this collaboration was just an ordinary project partnership.
Only after countless inspections of the docks and negotiations with customs did she slowly realize that adult attraction was hidden in the gaps between strictly professional interactions.
Only later did she gradually understand that all those quiet tests had meant that both of them were already caught up in it.
The rising tide at Lingang leaves its traces, but we dare not speak of our feelings.
• Adults circling each other, restrained flirtation
• From working side by side on a project to falling for each other
• Lingang Harbor, cross-border careers
A smooth, capable Hong Kong-style operations director × a striking, clear-headed, seductive legal counsel
Theme: We draw close because we are evenly matched, and hold back because we have too many misgivings.
