After everyone discussed it, Feifei signed Chu Ge up for the "two-person-three-legged race." After all, the fun factor of this event outweighs the competitiveness, so even if Chu Ge's injury isn't completely healed, participating shouldn't be a problem.

Upon hearing about this event, except for Lu Gang, who wisely thought it had nothing to do with him, all the other girls became interested.

Everyone felt that just thinking about participating with Chu Ge in this event would certainly be very fun.

However, although everyone was interested, only one person could be Chu Ge's partner, so deciding who would join Chu Ge became a dilemma.

Last time at the Roman Holiday dance, the girls had already let Mo Xiaoran have her turn. This time, even though everyone knew Mo Xiaoran was interested in Chu Ge, nobody wanted to step aside again.

After all, it was both a great opportunity to get closer to Chu Ge and a fun activity.

Although the girls all had similar thoughts, none of them had the nerve to speak up. Finally, Feifei broke the deadlock by suggesting a draw lots.

As soon as Feifei suggested drawing lots, everyone agreed immediately. It was fair and wouldn't hurt anyone's feelings.

Right under everyone's watchful eyes, Feifei picked up a blank sheet of printer paper, used a ruler to measure, and evenly cut it into six slips. On one of the slips, she wrote Chu Ge's name, folded them all the same way, and put them into a suitably-sized candy box.

To ensure fairness, Feifei handed the candy box to Lu Gang, an outsider to the matter, to do the "shaking" step.

With a few shakes from Lu Gang, the six identical slips were completely mixed up inside.

Watching the six eager girls eyeing the candy box, Lu Gang felt a bit envious of Chu Ge. He knew that if it were him, probably nobody would join in the fun, but he wasn't jealous at all.

Through his interactions with Chu Ge over this period, he knew the gap between them was vast. As long as he could be like a little brother, following Chu Ge around, he was content.

When Lu Gang placed the candy box on the table, the six girls each took a turn pulling out one slip. However, nobody opened theirs right away. They all smiled lightly, waiting until everyone had drawn before unfolding their slips.

Soon, four girls, slightly disappointed, tossed their slips into the bin, exchanging helpless smiles.

Only two slips were left, held by Feifei and Mo Xiaoran.

"You go first?" Feifei grinned mischievously, glancing at Mo Xiaoran.

"Hmm... you go first," Mo Xiaoran, blushing, said, looking at her slip and then at Feifei.

"Then I won't be polite."

Feifei placed her slip on the table, blew on her hands, and rubbed them together as if preparing for something big. Then, as if teasing everyone, she slowly, bit by bit, unfolded the slip.

Under everyone's watchful gaze, the two words Feifei had written earlier were revealed: Chu Ge.

"Hehe, Chu Ge is mine now!"

Seeing that she had indeed drawn the slip, Feifei's face lit up with delight. She picked up the slip, held up two fingers, making a 'V' for victory sign.

"Ugh! Feifei, did you cheat?"

"Exactly, you wrote the names, how come you picked it?"

Hearing the somewhat jealous voices around her, Feifei puffed out her chest, smiling proudly, "What did I cheat on? Everyone watched every step, haha, I'm just lucky, can't help it."

While everyone focused on Feifei, Mo Xiaoran pursed her lips and forced a light smile. Even though she knew it was impossible for her slip to have Chu Ge's name, she instinctively unfolded it bit by bit.

Then, seeing the blank slip, she sighed softly, silently returning to her seat, watching Feifei show off to the others with envy.

But what Mo Xiaoran didn't expect was that after flaunting a bit, Feifei came over to her desk, smiling mischievously, and waved the slip in front of her.

"Xiaoran, want it?"

Seeing Feifei's animated expression, Mo Xiaoran looked at her almost plaintively, "Feifei sis..."

Feifei chuckled, "Hey! What a sweet sister! Call me sis one more time, and I'll give it to you."

Hearing Feifei say this, the other girls laughed again. Just for Feifei's generosity, their previous disappointment vanished.

Under all the attention, Mo Xiaoran's gentle face turned even redder, but she didn't call out "Feifei sis" again as everyone expected.

In Feifei's view, Mo Xiaoran was probably feeling embarrassed again, so she didn't tease her further. She smiled and playfully tapped her nose, then left the paper slip with Chu Ge's name on Xiaoran's desk, twisting her waist as she returned to her seat.

Staring at the two characters for Chu Ge on the slip, Mo Xiaoran's eyes flickered with hesitation. After biting her lip in indecision for nearly a minute, she stood up with the slip in hand and walked over to Feifei amidst the puzzled looks of everyone around.

"Feifei, this is for you."

Looking at Mo Xiaoran's very serious expression, everyone was taken aback, especially Feifei, whose face reflected an indescribable strangeness as she met Mo Xiaoran's gaze.

"Xiaoran, you're…"

Without taking the paper slip Mo Xiaoran handed over, Feifei quickly turned her thoughts, thinking that perhaps she had upset Mo Xiaoran earlier by teasing her, which prompted such a reaction.

Thinking this, Feifei grabbed Mo Xiaoran's hand, acting coyly, "Xiaoran, I shouldn't have teased you earlier. Please don't be mad at your sister, okay?"

Mo Xiaoran giggled, shaking her head, "Feifei, you've misunderstood. We're good sisters. How could I possibly be mad at you?"

Feifei blinked in bewilderment, "Then why are you…"

"Feifei, I'm grown up enough now to handle some things on my own. I understand your thoughts, and I sincerely thank you, but really, it's not necessary."

Mo Xiaoran said straightforwardly, then put down the paper slip with Chu Ge's name on it.

"Ah, this silly Xiaoran…"

Watching Mo Xiaoran's retreating figure, then looking down at the paper she left, Feifei pinched the bridge of her nose and let out a complex smile, thinking quietly to herself.

Meanwhile, Chu Ge returned to the rented house by bus, withdrew some money and took some necessities, then headed back to the hospital.

When he tried to repay He Junming, He refused to accept it until Chu Ge put on a stern face. Reluctantly, He took the few hundred yuan, thinking that Chu Ge still didn't consider him a close friend; otherwise, he wouldn't be so distant.

In truth, Chu Ge wasn't being distant with He Junming. He just believed that even between blood brothers, financial matters should be clear to preserve the purity of friendship uncompromised by interests.

That's also why he never pried into He Junming's family situation, even when He tried to bring it up several times. Chu Ge would always change the subject.

Truth be told, after those years in the organization, he felt exhausted and just wanted a break.

Now, he didn't want to get involved with any high-profile figures. He just wanted to live quietly and leisurely, like an ordinary person.

For the next few days, Chu Ge's life mainly consisted of exercising, chatting with He Junming and Chu Shiyao, and being visited by others at the hospital.

During this time, Shu Lulu visited a few more times, still playing the proud mistress role. Whatever Chu Ge said didn't have any effect, and he really couldn't handle her. However, Chu Ge didn't mind much, thinking this girl was just coming over to mess with him because she was bored.

Moreover, listening to Shu Lulu vividly talk about things happening at school or in her online games was quite entertaining, and time flew by quickly.

Qin Ruojing also came several times at night, discussing some matters related to the company sports event with him.

It turns out the company planned the event because she heard rumors that the deputy mayor in charge of the city's economy wanted to develop activities in this area, so the notice was promptly given in the company.

Though it seemed like a last-minute effort, at least when the city's official orders were handed down, everyone would be somewhat prepared, and the event could be organized somewhat decently.

Even if it turned out to be untrue, considering it an activity to boost employee cohesion was still beneficial. Everyone could play and enjoy themselves, which is always a good thing.

Before they knew it, five days passed, and on an evening at sunset, Chu Ge finally left the hospital under the envious gaze of He Junming.

However, at the same time Chu Ge was discharged, Qin Ruojing had to face a very awkward issue.

That was because her sister often made surprise inspections late at night, so to avoid being exposed, it seemed like she had no choice but to let Chu Ge stay at her place.

To Qin Ruojing, besides the awkwardness, it was more a feeling of frustration.

Because when she discussed this with Chu Ge, he actually looked reluctant, going on about the so-called issue of "after-sales service" costs.

Seeing Chu Ge's signature smile, Qin Ruojing felt annoyed to her core but was helpless.

After all, she was the one who needed Chu Ge's help now.

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