Seeing Qin Ruojing's face not only filled with anger but also a rare trace of grievance, Chu Ge couldn't help but laugh awkwardly, scratching his head and saying, "Well, this... this at the beginning, I also wasn't sure whether to be this CEO. When I finally decided and agreed with He Qing, she contacted you, and besides, I wasn't actually obligated to tell you everything, was I?"

Since the words were already out, the anger Qin Ruojing felt towards Chu Ge dissipated mostly, especially when she heard his last sentence. She suddenly felt a great sense of loss, realizing that, indeed, between her and Chu Ge, it was merely an employer-employee relationship. So why would he have to tell her about his own affairs?

Yet, at this moment, the thrilling scene from earlier flashed back in Qin Ruojing's mind. Looking at Chu Ge's awkwardly smiling face, she couldn't help but become slightly absent-minded, unable to figure out if their relationship was really that simple.

If it was, then why was she so angry? Why would Chu Ge risk his life just to save her?

If it wasn't, then... what exactly did their current relationship count as?

Thinking of this, Qin Ruojing's heart grew more chaotic, giving rise to an inexplicable and disconcerting emotion that made her a bit flustered.

Chu Ge, of course, had no idea what Qin Ruojing was thinking. He merely assumed she had additional questions and rubbed his nose, saying, "Chairman, if there's anything else you want to ask, why not just ask all at once? This time, I won't hide anything. I'll tell you everything I know and not hold back."

Qin Ruojing sighed lightly, looking directly into Chu Ge's eyes, with an earnest expression she had never shown since they met, solemnly asking, "Alright then, tell me, what were you thinking when you saved me just now? Didn't you consider that you might die?"

Chu Ge chuckled, finding Qin Ruojing's question amusing.

Seeing Chu Ge laugh instead of answering, Qin Ruojing felt another wave of annoyance, glaring at him fiercely, "I'm seriously asking you, what's so funny about it?"

Chu Ge shook his head speechlessly, "Of course it's funny. Please think about it; in such a situation, how could I have the leisure to ponder these things? By the time I figured it out, you'd have gone to the afterlife already, okay?"

Qin Ruojing's face froze. Although this answer was nowhere near what she expected, she had to admit Chu Ge wasn't wrong.

"Then... think about it now, think seriously, and then tell me your answer. If this situation happened again, would you still save me?"

As soon as Qin Ruojing finished speaking, Chu Ge nodded without hesitation, "Of course, I'd save you."

Qin Ruojing was surprised by how matter-of-factly Chu Ge responded, feeling like her heart was lifted to her throat by an invisible hand. Although she cared a lot about Chu Ge's answer, she instinctively picked up an unopened bottle of mineral water from the car and casually asked three more words.

"Why?"

Chu Ge grinned, "If you were gone, who'd pay my salary?"

"Cough cough... You... cough cough... bastard!"

Even though Qin Ruojing hadn't just started interacting with Chu Ge, nor was it the first time she had heard various bizarre statements from him, she nevertheless couldn't imagine that Chu Ge could say something like that so matter-of-factly. Instantly, she choked on a sip of water and couldn't stop coughing.

While Qin Ruojing was coughing "cough cough" on one side, feeling incredibly uncomfortable from the water, Chu Ge shook his head, smiling slightly, "Chairman, I was telling the truth. If you don't like hearing it, there's nothing I can do. Ah, I'm just an honest person, you know?"

Seeing Chu Ge's smug signature smile, Qin Ruojing coughed for a while before finally catching her breath, glaring at him hatefully, "I shouldn't have asked you. I knew you wouldn't say anything decent!"

"Alright, alright, you can say something decent. Anything else you want to ask? If not, I'll take you to Tianjiao Building and then head back to your place. I guess by now your sister should also be waking up."

Qin Ruojing didn't respond, so Chu Ge assumed it was a tacit agreement. He started the car, turned on the car stereo, and drove towards the Tianjiao Building.

With the melodious music playing, Qin Ruojing sat in the passenger seat, her gaze directed out the window, her heart never settling. The scenes from that life-and-death moment grew clearer in her mind.

At that time, the truck rushed towards her, and Chu Ge rushed towards her as well. Back then, what kind of expression did Chu Ge have on his face?

Qin Ruojing tried hard to remember, it seemed... there was a trace of anxiety on that usually carefree face?

Immediately after, the truck roared above their heads, speeding past.

Logically, it should have been a terrifying scene; but oddly enough, when Qin Ruojing reflected on it, she recalled more about the feeling of their bodies pressed tightly together. That sensation was calm, reassuring.

Then the darkness abruptly lifted, revealing the azure sky. She felt as if she was flying, from under one car to the top of another, finally being tightly held by Chu Ge, escaping from a life-and-death situation, her feet landing back on the ground.

At that time, Chu Ge's embrace was so strong, and his gaze was so firm and composed, as if such danger was nothing to him, not worth even a furrowed brow.

What kind of strong heart does Chu Ge have?

After experiencing such a near-death situation, how can he still laugh so carelessly?

Could it be that he really doesn't know what fear is?

Thinking of this, a flash of insight suddenly appeared in Qin Ruojing's mind, and some previously incomprehensible questions suddenly became clear.

No, Chu Ge is also human, how could he not know fear? The way he acted so nonchalantly just now, giving such absurd answers, was definitely to deliberately provoke me, to create a casual atmosphere, using this to divert my attention and downplay the fact that he saved my life.

I am really foolish, to have really fallen for his ploy, even argued with him without saying thank you, and even called him a jerk.

Sigh... How could I be like this? How could I be like this? I am really too unfair to Chu Ge.

No, it's all his fault, who told him to provoke me on purpose?

But... just now being saved by him felt... so good.

Thinking of this, Qin Ruojing couldn't help blushing. Everything Chu Ge did just now was for her, but she was glaring at him instead, which was really unreasonable. Unconsciously, she glanced at Chu Ge, who was focused on driving, with the corner of her eyes.

The person is still the same person, and the expression on his face is as carefree as always, yet Qin Ruojing felt that everything seemed somewhat different from before.

"Chu Ge, who... exactly are you?"

With this in mind, without knowing why, Qin Ruojing blurted it out. Her eyes carried some confusion, and her tone seemed like a murmur.

As Qin Ruojing asked this, Chu Ge stopped the car in front of the Tianjiao Building. Hearing her voice, he couldn't help but grin, "Chairman, what are you saying? It's like you're meeting me for the first time. We're here, you go ahead and handle your business. I'm going to deliver the license plates for He Qing's brother now, and then I need to go back and cook for your sister."

Qin Ruojing was taken aback, looked outside, and suddenly realized they had reached the entrance of the Tianjiao Building. She opened her mouth, wanting to say something more, but ultimately said nothing, nodded, and got out of the car.

However, she didn't walk directly into the building like she usually did. Instead, she stood there, watching as the Maserati sped away, until the car completely disappeared from sight. Only then did she sigh with a complex mood, rubbed her forehead, looked away, and turned to walk.

Even though Qin Ruojing had already gotten an explanation from Chu Ge about He Qing's cousin's matter, new questions arose in her heart, making her feel like she understood Chu Ge less and less.

Halfway there, Chu Ge called He Junming, and they met at his uncle's house. After handing over the license plates, they talked about some company matters before Chu Ge returned to Qin Ruojing's home.

Because she was caught sneaking out late at night yesterday by Qin Ruojing, although Qin Ruoying was verbally stubborn, she didn't go out to party today.

After having lunch with Chu Ge, apart from going downstairs to drive those two fancy cars with license plates for a while, she stayed at home, chatting about everyday things and watching TV to pass the time.

Regarding He Qing leaving the Maserati for Chu Ge, Qin Ruoying didn't have much of a reaction. In her opinion, since He Qing could give her a Ferrari, leaving a car for Chu Ge to drive was quite normal.

Spending time with this cheerful sister-in-law, talking and laughing together, time passed quickly indeed.

Around five in the afternoon, Chu Ge received a call from Shi Tong, inviting him to have dinner the next day, on Saturday evening, with many people from their group attending.

After all, Shi Tong would be getting married on Sunday and naturally wouldn't have much time to entertain all these old friends, so having a gathering in advance was a good chance to catch up with everyone.

Chu Ge accepted the invitation without hesitation. He was quite eager to reunite with these friends he hadn't seen for so many years since they grew up together.

After hanging up the phone, Qin Ruoying, who was sitting on the sofa beside him, blinked and asked, "Brother-in-law, do you have a social event tomorrow night?"

Chu Ge shook his head, "I wouldn't call it a social event."

Qin Ruoying was puzzled, "Huh? Didn't I just hear you say you're going out for dinner tomorrow night?"

Chu Ge smiled, "Well, I think a social event is something you don't want to do but have to. As for tomorrow night's gathering, I'm really looking forward to it."

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