At this moment, Qin Ruoying was wearing a fitted silver silk dress. The collar wasn't a traditional round or V-neck, but a slightly ruffled off-the-shoulder neckline. Her legs were wrapped in semi-transparent black stockings, which contrasted sharply with the silver dress.

However, even though this outfit was indeed well-matched, formal yet playful, conservative yet lively, Chu Ge had seen Qin Ruoying change into so many outfits that it didn't really inspire any extra thoughts at this point. He could only say that the dress looked very pretty on her.

The key point was, when he first met Qin Ruoying, she was wearing this exact outfit.

If Chu Ge hadn't swiftly made a decisive chop back then, there might have been a huge blunder that day. His fake relationship with Qin Ruojing would have been exposed on the spot, and then... he would surely have been chased out by the Qin Family. With Qin Yan's temperament, he might even have pulled out a gun.

That day, it was he who personally helped her put this dress back on. The events of that day, and the dress, were of course deeply etched in his memory.

Unconsciously, the scenes of that day replayed in Chu Ge's mind. Thinking back, it really was quite amusing and exasperating at the same time.

"Brother-in-law, how about this outfit? Any thoughts?" Qin Ruoying asked with a smile after waiting for a while and seeing that Chu Ge wasn't speaking.

Chu Ge smiled and shook his head.

"Isn't this outfit good? I think it's quite nice," Qin Ruoying blinked, looked down at her clothes, and murmured to herself with some curiosity.

"It's not that it's not good. It's just that I can't think of any feedback. No matter how I look at it, I can only say it's amazing."

Hearing Chu Ge say this and seeing him give a thumbs-up in front of her, Qin Ruoying couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"Brother-in-law, you're annoying. Even if you praise me like that, I won't be too happy, you know. But brother-in-law, why do you think this outfit is flawless?"

"Because it truly is flawless, so it's flawless."

Qin Ruoying went to the mirror, glanced back at Chu Ge, and said, "Brother-in-law, why do I feel like you're not being honest? Is there another reason?"

"When have I ever lied to you, brother-in-law? It's truly top-notch."

Even with Chu Ge's thick skin, being questioned by Qin Ruoying like this made him feel a bit awkward. Of course, he couldn't tell Qin Ruoying the real reason, so he just smiled, shook his head, and brushed it off with a single sentence.

Qin Ruoying blinked, her big eyes staring into Chu Ge's eyes with a mischievous smile. Chu Ge suddenly felt uneasy. Although he thought it was unlikely, he couldn't help but wonder if Qin Ruoying actually knew about what happened that day.

As Chu Ge was pondering this, Qin Ruoying suddenly giggled and said, "Since you said so, I'll wear this tonight."

Having decided on the outfit, Chu Ge let out a sigh of relief. Qin Ruoying called Qin Ruojing to tell her she was going to the farewell party for those celebrity big shots. Then she continued to pretend to be a college student attending a campus recruitment fair, bombarding Chu Ge with various bizarre questions and doing scenario simulations with him.

The day passed quickly, and it was time for the evening's farewell party. Qin Ruoying didn't need Chu Ge to send her; she just flagged down a cab and headed to the private room Qin Ruojing had booked at the Papas Hotel.

With the rare occurrence of both sisters not at home, Chu Ge cooked two dishes for himself, opened a bottle of beer, leisurely drank alone, took a comfortable bath, did some home workouts, and finally sat on the sofa in the living room, enjoying the leisure while watching TV.

Initially, Chu Ge found it quite enjoyable, but after a while, he started feeling a bit bored. It seemed like being idle at home alone wasn't as fun as bickering with Qin Ruojing or playing strategic games with Qin Ruoying.

Without the sisters at home, the house felt particularly empty, completely lacking the feeling of "home."

With this thought, Chu Ge got up to turn on the porch light, and then couldn't help but chuckle to himself. What was wrong with him? Hadn't he been through lonelier days? How come he suddenly couldn't adapt?

Besides, he couldn't possibly stay with the Qin sisters forever, right? The act with Qin Ruojing would have to end someday.

Unconsciously, it was past ten in the evening when Chu Ge was just about to go to bed, but he suddenly heard the sound of high heels clicking in the hallway, followed by the sound of a key turning in the lock.

When Chu Ge turned his head, he saw that entering the door, besides the Qin sisters, was also Tong Yaqi.

The three women all had cheeks like peach blossoms, clearly having drunk quite a bit, walking with a slight wobble. Among them, Qin Ruoying appeared to have drunk the most, her gaze the most unfocused, her movements the most unsteady.

"Brother-in-law, have... have you eaten yet?" Upon entering, Qin Ruoying, holding onto the wall with one hand, wobbly kicked off her high heels and directed her first question to Chu Ge.

Seeing Qin Ruoying in such a state yet still remembering to ask about his meal made Chu Ge's heart warm. He nodded with a smile.

"Oh, that's good, otherwise, we'd feel terrible."

Qin Ruoying giggled, visibly relieved, burped, and added, "Brother-in-law, come help me, I'm feeling, feeling floaty, I want to go to bed."

Chu Ge responded and went to the doorway, letting Qin Ruoying hold onto his arm as he half-supported, half-carried her down the corridor.

It was obvious that Qin Ruoying was truly intoxicated, unable to walk in a straight line, swaying back and forth. If it weren't for Chu Ge supporting her, she might have toppled over at any moment.

After much effort, Chu Ge managed to get Qin Ruoying back to the bedroom. He helped her sit on the edge of the bed, took off her slippers, and was about to leave when Qin Ruoying suddenly giggled and grabbed his hand.

"Brother-in-law, come here, I want to whisper something to you." Qin Ruoying lay flat on the bed, her eyes blurred with drunkenness, but a playful smile spread across her face as she motioned for Chu Ge to come closer.

Not knowing what this girl was up to, Chu Ge still bent down and leaned his ear closer. Even though this posture was somewhat awkward and easily misunderstood, at least it couldn't be seen from the door.

"Brother-in-law, good night."

Such words came softly to his ears, leaving Chu Ge puzzled. After all that mystery, was it just these simple words?

While Chu Ge was still pondering, he suddenly felt a light tap on the back of his neck. Qin Ruoying immediately lay back on the bed, her lips moving slightly as if she had fallen asleep.

Looking at Qin Ruoying's sleeping face, Chu Ge couldn't help but smile. This girl really just fell asleep like that. He wondered how much fun she had during dinner and just how much she drank.

The only thing Chu Ge could do was help her lie down on the bed. As for taking off clothes or covering her with a blanket, that was her sister, Qin Ruojing's, responsibility.

As his gaze lingered on Qin Ruoying's sleeping face, Chu Ge was about to turn around when he inadvertently noticed her right hand, halting in his steps.

Was her right hand really in a position with her fingers together?

Thinking back to Qin Ruoying's enigmatic "good night" and the sensation on the back of his neck, Chu Ge was stunned for a moment, a thought popping into his head that startled him.

"Could it be... could she possibly know what happened that night? Did she also mimic what I did, delivering a hand chop to my nape just now?"

Chu Ge was truly conflicted, unable to determine if it was just a coincidence or if it was precisely what he thought.

However, Qin Ruoying was clearly asleep by this time, and there were two other women outside, so despite his inner turmoil, now was clearly not the time to dwell on it. He could only step out of the bedroom.

As soon as Chu Ge exited the bedroom, he was met with a teasing gaze from Tong Yaqi.

"Chu Ge, your sister-in-law treats you well. If someone didn't know better, they might think she was your girlfriend. You're really partial, helping your sister-in-law first instead of our chairwoman. You two are the real couple, you know."

Hearing Tong Yaqi say such words, Chu Ge couldn't help but sweat in his heart, thinking, "Big sister, what are you doing here this late at night? If you're here, at least don't say nonsensical things with a drink too much, are you trying to make trouble for me?"

It was true that Tong Yaqi wasn't entirely sober at this moment. Without the influence of alcohol, she definitely wouldn't have said such things in front of Qin Ruojing, but unfortunately, driven by alcohol and a subtle emotion, she blurted out those words without much thought.

As they say, the speaker may have no intention, but the listener takes it to heart. As the clearest-headed person in the room besides Chu Ge, Qin Ruojing didn't look pleased.

When she called Qin Ruoying during the day, she had already worried about this matter, and even now, she couldn't figure it out. Tong Yaqi's teasing words felt like adding fuel to the fire.

Although Qin Ruojing didn't speak, she squinted slightly at Chu Ge.

Feeling the hostility and scrutiny in Qin Ruojing's gaze, Chu Ge's heart, already conflicted, became even more so.

Back in Kyoto, Qin Ruojing had already been unhappy with him due to matters involving Qin Ruoying, and now she seemed suspicious again, as if something was going on between him and Qin Ruoying.

"Director Tong, don't make trouble. Didn't you see Qin Ruoying was tipsy? As her brother-in-law, should I just stand by and watch her stumble?"

After casting an exasperated glance at Tong Yaqi, Chu Ge extended his hand to support Qin Ruojing, "Come, I'll help you inside."

However, Qin Ruojing didn't let Chu Ge help her. She gave him a sidelong glance, "No need, you should help President Tong first. President Tong seems a bit tipsy too."

From Qin Ruojing's tone, Chu Ge could tell she was genuinely upset, but he didn't say much. After all, he himself was still wrapped in a fog and not in the mood to explain.

Just as he was about to reach out to help Tong Yaqi, Chu Ge suddenly realized something, pausing slightly as he looked at Qin Ruojing.

"Hmm? What did you just call Director Tong?"

Qin Ruojing irritably repeated, "President Tong, not the director from Tianjiao Film and Television, but the general manager of Tianqing Company."

Tong Yaqi giggled, placing her hand on Chu Ge's shoulder, her eyes glassy, "President Chu, I'm yours from now on, please take care of me."

Hearing Tong Yaqi say this, Chu Ge couldn't help but feel elated, the resentment from her earlier words disappearing without a trace.

Now, with Tong Yaqi assisting him, his workload would become much lighter. Naturally, Chu Ge had utmost confidence in Tong Yaqi's work capabilities.

Moreover, Tong Yaqi not only excelled in her work, but she also had a knack for dealing with people. She knew exactly when to say what, and when to hold back, exhibiting excellent perceptiveness. Working alongside her often required only a glance, and Tong Yaqi would immediately catch on, handling tasks comprehensively.

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