For Lu Gang, when he used to be with Chu Ge, he was just the green leaf next to the red flower. This time, he finally had a chance to impress and change the impression the girls had of him as being effeminate.

For this, he felt he had to work really hard, taking Chu Ge as a role model!

However, Lu Gang didn't let it go to his head. While feeling happy inside, he didn't forget to secretly observe Chu Ge. Seeing him unmoved and purely happy for the Operation Management Department, Lu Gang admired him even more and felt reassured. Having such a leader is really great.

After the game, the people from the Operation Management Department and the Finance Department returned to their respective offices in Tianjiao Building.

Outside, everyone from the Operation Management Department was still acting modest and polite. But once they were back on their own turf and the doors were closed, they could finally relax and immediately started celebrating with excitement.

With Chu Ge's safe return and the first win of the basketball game, it was truly a double happiness for the Operation Management Department!

Seeing everyone's beaming smiles, Chu Ge also felt that the Corporate Sports Meet was indeed a great event, a very effective means of enhancing camaraderie among employees.

After all, such competitions require everyone to work together. During the games, colleagues' friendship and synergy unknowingly improve, making the process invaluable whether they win or lose.

Before getting off work in the evening, the first round of games for all departments was over, and it was time for the second round's draw.

Excitedly volunteering, Lu Gang left the office to go to Tong Yaqi's office for the draw after receiving the notice.

However, when Lu Gang returned from the draw, his smile turned into a wry grin.

"So, who are we playing against tomorrow?" As soon as Lu Gang closed the door, someone asked.

"Uh... the Marketing Department." Scratching his head with a wry smile, Lu Gang said quite dejectedly.

Upon hearing "Marketing Department," the bustling office fell silent, and wry smiles appeared on everyone's faces.

Without a doubt, the Marketing Department was the opponent everyone least wanted to face. After all, this is a large department, and forming a basketball team, let alone a soccer team, would be no problem for them.

Although no one had ever discussed this, in everyone's subconscious, they believed that the championship of this internal company basketball contest would undoubtedly go to the Marketing Department.

If Chu Ge had drawn the best possible draw before, then what Lu Gang brought back was undoubtedly the worst possible draw.

"Lu Gang, what's with your luck? Look at the great draw Vice Minister Chu got. Ugh, we really shouldn't have let you do the draw."

"Exactly, drawing the Marketing Department, isn't it a sure loss? We stand no chance against them!"

"Sigh... should we forfeit? Just thinking about it gives me a headache."

After a few seconds of silence, the Operation Management Department office soon filled with frustrated complaints, and Lu Gang had no words in response.

Even though he's not just tall for nothing and plays basketball quite well, as the saying goes, two fists can't beat four hands, and a good tiger can't withstand a pack of wolves. No matter how strong he is individually, it's all in vain now.

After all, the Marketing Department isn't like the Finance Department, which is a super weak team, but rather, the hot favorite champion team within Tianjiao Film and Television.

Amidst the rising complaints, when everyone was feeling gloomy, Chu Ge coughed twice and spoke with a smile.

"We're just playing for fun anyway. Our goal wasn't to be champions in the first place. Winning one game is good enough."

Seeing Chu Ge taking the initiative to defend him, Lu Gang felt both touched and guilty and said dejectedly, "Bro, actually, everyone is right, my luck is really bad."

Patting Lu Gang on the shoulder, Chu Ge smiled again, "There were only a few teams left, even if it were me drawing, I could have drawn the Marketing Department."

In fact, everyone knew that what Chu Ge said was true, that this wasn't Lu Gang's fault. Everyone just complained out of frustration, and now that Chu Ge spoke up, their attitudes gradually calmed down.

After saying that, Chu Ge smiled at Lu Gang, "Lu Gang, you don't need to worry about winning or losing this game. Even if we lose tomorrow, it doesn't really matter. It's just for fun, don't be so gloomy, give me a smile."

After Chu Ge said this, Lu Gang felt much better inside, though still quite regretful, he managed to smile reluctantly and nodded.

Patting Lu Gang on the shoulder, Chu Ge turned around, a familiar smile on his face, meeting the still slightly disappointed and regretful looks of a few girls.

"Besides, we might still have a chance to win."

The girl was stunned for a moment, "Vice Minister Chu, you think we have a chance? Our opponent is the Marketing Department. How could we have a chance to win?"

"As long as we do it this way..."

Chu Ge laughed heartily and explained and planned in the face of everyone's confused looks. After he finished speaking, the cloud of gloom in the Operation Management Department finally dispersed, and laughter resounded once again.

Meanwhile, in the Market Department.

Unlike the previously dismal atmosphere in the Operation Management Department, ever since the representative of the Market Department returned to the office with the lottery results, the entire department was almost in a celebratory mood.

For them, being able to compete against the Operation Management Department was simply too wonderful of a thing.

Not only were they almost guaranteed a win, but putting aside the three men, they would also be up against a group of delicate ladies.

As the saying goes, mixed-gender work is not tiring, let alone such a competitive match. Playing a basketball game with a group of girls was naturally exciting just to think about.

Compared to the others in the Market Department, Pan Changqing's mood was quite complicated.

He had already heard the news that Chu Ge had returned safe and sound, which he found simply unbelievable.

A dozen or so hooligans, and they didn't mess him up? What a joke!

However, he wasn't completely displeased because, thanks to this basketball match, he finally had a legitimate opportunity to seek trouble with the Operation Management Department.

Previously, during a gathering with the whole Operation Management Department, he suffered a big loss, but now, he could finally justify his revenge.

At Tianjiao Film and Television Company, almost everyone was pondering the second round of the basketball game tomorrow, some were happy and some were worried.

With different thoughts in their minds, time unknowingly slipped to five o'clock in the afternoon. Chu Ge left the company and went directly to Qin Ruojing's house.

As soon as he entered, before changing into slippers, he saw Qin Ruoying come out of the bedroom, looking obviously a bit frustrated, with an extremely bored expression.

"Brother-in-law, I came all this way to see you guys, and you just ignored my existence, leaving me alone at home. You and my sister are just too much,"

Putting on slippers and entering the house, Chu Ge, seeing Qin Ruoying's accusing demeanor, smiled wryly, "Xiaoying, it's not like I want it that way, but I have to work. Your sister is the chairman and is much busier than me, there's really no other way."

Hugging a cushion, Qin Ruoying sat down on the sofa, "No matter how busy you are, you could at least take some time to call me, right? Sigh, you two are really heartless. I think you guys can't wait for me to leave, deliberately ignoring me, right?"

Chu Ge nodded earnestly, "You got it right, that's exactly what we think."

Not expecting Chu Ge to say that, Qin Ruoying paused, then felt even more frustrated, "Brother-in-law, you can't be like this, making fun of me so righteously."

"Think about it, the two of us had a perfectly cozy two-person world, living our little life beautifully, then you came along like a super-bright third wheel, and poof! Our two-person world disappeared, so of course, we wish you'd leave soon."

"Yeah, right, I think you're just afraid of getting caught, waiting for me to find the evidence, huh!"

Chu Ge chuckled nonchalantly and encouraged, "Mm, then you better work hard."

Just as they were chatting, the door opened again, and Qin Ruojing had come back early too.

After greeting Qin Ruojing, Chu Ge went into the kitchen to start preparing dinner. In no time, a few homemade dishes were ready.

Just about to call the Qin sisters to eat, Qin Ruoying, like a little glutton, sniffed her way into the kitchen, expressing her appreciation while carrying dishes.

"Brother-in-law, thank you for your hard work! It's sheer bliss to eat a meal cooked by you."

Watching Qin Ruoying's delighted expression, Chu Ge couldn't help but chuckle, "Now you realize how good your brother-in-law is? Not mad at me anymore?"

Qin Ruoying giggled and made a face at Chu Ge, then carried the dishes, chopsticks, and bowls to the dining table, served three bowls of rice, and admiringly looked at the bountiful spread. She then pulled a chair and sat beside Chu Ge.

After washing her hands in the bathroom, Qin Ruojing saw Qin Ruoying sitting on the same side with her and Chu Ge. Her tone slightly reproachful, she said, "The other side is so spacious, why are you sitting here? Go sit on the opposite side."

"I'm not going. It feels awkward sitting alone opposite you two."

"What's awkward about it? Aren't you feeling cramped?"

"Not cramped at all, it's quite spacious. Besides, even if it's a little cramped, it's way better than sitting alone watching you two show affection."

Seeing Qin Ruoying insist, Qin Ruojing gave up and let her sit on Chu Ge's left, while she sat on Chu Ge's right.

Looking to the left and to the right, it was the same delicate face on either side. Once again wedged between these twin sisters, Chu Ge genuinely found it intriguing.

It felt strange, as if these sisters were mirrors of each other, from head to toe there wasn't a spot that didn't match. This scene, no matter how many times he saw it, Chu Ge always felt the same.

As Chu Ge was amusingly lost in thought, Qin Ruoying suddenly picked up a piece of food and placed it on the small plate in front of Chu Ge.

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