Tong Yaqi was taken aback. She had expected Qin Ruojing to talk about some emotional issues between her and Chu Ge, but she never thought Qin Ruojing would come out with such a statement.

Putting down the water glass she had raised to her lips, Tong Yaqi asked uncertainly, "You… your sister? Has a crush on Chu Ge?"

Since they had already reached this point, Qin Ruojing just opened up, sighed lightly, and told the whole story.

After listening, Tong Yaqi also chuckled wryly, "So that's how it is. This situation is really a headache, but are you sure your sister is serious?"

Qin Ruojing thought for a moment, then nodded, "That girl is probably serious, and given her nature, once she's determined, she will stick to it until the end. I can't even imagine what my parents' reaction will be if she and Chu Ge really get together."

Tong Yaqi was silent for a moment, then hesitated, "Um… I have an idea, but I don't know if you're willing to try it."

Qin Ruojing quickly said, "Yaqi, I'm already in deep trouble, please don't keep me in suspense. As long as it keeps the two of them apart, I'm willing to try anything."

"Actually, it's quite simple. If you become Chu Ge's girlfriend, wouldn't all the problems be solved?"

Qin Ruojing blinked, pointing at herself, "Me? Become his girlfriend?"

"Yeah, didn't you say your sister wants to be with Chu Ge because you claimed you had no feelings for him? If you really got with Chu Ge, your sister couldn't possibly compete with her own sister for a guy, right?"

Qin Ruojing shook her head repeatedly, "No, no, no, that's absolutely impossible, Yaqi, do you have any other ideas?"

Tong Yaqi shrugged, "I think this is the best way, why not?"

"Yaqi, you know it's all fake between me and Chu Ge. Since my sister already exposed us, even if I ask Chu Ge to act again, she won't believe it. Besides… I've bothered Chu Ge for too long, he's already helped me so much, I really can't ask him anymore."

Tong Yaqi shook her head, "I didn't suggest you keep pretending. I meant you and he… should make it real."

When Tong Yaqi said this, Qin Ruojing was startled, her already large eyes widened even more.

"Make it real with him? That's even more impossible. We're not even the same type, you're just playing matchmaker randomly here."

Tong Yaqi giggled, "Xiaojing, don't rush, listen to me. What I mean is, if you show that you genuinely want to be with Chu Ge, and let your sister feel your determination, considering your sisterly bond, she should stop focusing on Chu Ge."

Qin Ruojing was a bit confused, rubbed her temples, and blinked, "You mean… pretend to pursue Chu Ge?"

Tong Yaqi shook her head helplessly, "I never said pretend. Whether you pursue genuinely or not is up to you, but if it's just pretending, make sure Chu Ge and your sister don't find out. However, if he truly falls for you and later learns that you deceived him, it would be quite unfair to him, and he would definitely be very hurt."

Qin Ruojing rolled her eyes in disbelief, "Him? Hurt? He's so carefree, I sometimes wonder if his heart is made of steel. He probably doesn't even know what it feels like to be upset."

Seeing Qin Ruojing's helpless expression, Tong Yaqi was amused and nodded in agreement, "When you put it like that, it's true."

After the two laughed for a while, Qin Ruojing suddenly realized a problem, and the laughter turned into a wry smile.

"Yaqi, this… seems a bit challenging. I've grown up with many boys pursuing me, but I've never been in a relationship. I always threw away love letters others wrote me, and I don't even know what it's like to like someone, let alone chase a man. I… I can't do it?"

"Xiaojing, don't worry. As the saying goes, 'It's a mountain for a man to pursue a woman, just a veil for a woman to pursue a man.' You're so beautiful and successful; as long as you put in a little effort, what man wouldn't be moved?"

Even with Tong Yaqi's encouragement, Qin Ruojing was still uneasy and gave a wry smile, "Yaqi, with an ordinary man, you might be right, but the problem is, it's Chu Ge we're talking about. That guy is a weirdo, you can't measure him by normal standards."

Tong Yaqi paused, realizing Qin Ruojing made a valid point, but then laughed, "No problem, you have me supporting you. I'll teach you how to read his mind and catch his attention. Together, we're definitely stronger than your sister alone."

Qin Ruojing gratefully looked at Tong Yaqi, but quickly realized another problem.

"Sister Yaqi, what if... I'm just saying what if, I do manage to win over Chu Ge, and in the process, we both actually develop feelings for each other, and we really end up together, would you be very upset?"

Tong Yaqi chuckled, "Xiaojing, you're overthinking it. Haven't we already talked about this? Although Chu Ge and I admire each other, there's no way we could be anything more. If you two get together, I'll immediately bow out and have nothing to do with him anymore."

Qin Ruojing hurriedly shook her head, "Sister Yaqi, if you put it that way, then I won't pursue him."

Tong Yaqi was taken aback, "Why is that? What's made you say this all of a sudden?"

"Sister Yaqi, you know as a businesswoman, I don't have many friends with whom I can truly open up. But you definitely count as one. If because of my actions, you end up feeling hurt, I'd feel terrible. So even if I were to be with Chu Ge, whatever is between the two of you would remain unchanged. I, Qin Ruojing, have no objections."

Tong Yaqi blinked in surprise, amused, and asked, "Xiaojing, are you saying... even if you and Chu Ge got married, I'd still be welcome to sleep with him?"

Qin Ruojing nodded matter-of-factly, "Yes, that's exactly what I mean. Unless you no longer have feelings for him, otherwise you're free to find him anytime."

In Tong Yaqi's impression, although Qin Ruojing was very capable at work, in life she was always a rather conservative girl. She would have never dreamed that Qin Ruojing could say something so bold.

"Xiaojing, you... you must be joking, right?"

Qin Ruojing shook her head, "No, I'm serious. Never mind that you and Chu Ge have history, given our sisterhood, even if we were truly married, and you two developed feelings, I'd still feel the same way."

Qin Ruojing said it with her mouth, and truly meant it in her heart. Since she was young, she never got distracted by love. Even when she saw women fight over men in romance dramas, she couldn't understand it, and even found it funny.

In her eyes, family and friendship are the most important things in the world, followed by career. As for love, what is it anyway? Just hearing the word made her feel cheesy and get goosebumps all over.

So, even after all that's happened, even though many of Chu Ge's actions touched the softest parts of her heart, and she did develop a liking for him and was moved, she still believed it had nothing to do with so-called love.

Seeing that Qin Ruojing didn't appear to be joking, Tong Yaqi was even more moved, though she let out a giggle and teasingly said, "Xiaojing, I'll pretend you said nothing. If you ever truly fall in love with Chu Ge, I'm afraid just thinking about us having been together would make you feel awkward."

"Impossible, Sister Yaqi, why don't you believe me?"

Qin Ruojing appeared somewhat excited, shaking her head firmly, "Sister Yaqi, I, Qin Ruojing, have always kept my word. I assure you that every word I say today comes from the heart. Even if one day I really marry him, if you want to, even if you sleep with him right in front of me, I have absolutely no objections!"

Feeling the sincerity in Qin Ruojing's expression, Tong Yaqi was genuinely moved, pursing her lips before holding Qin Ruojing's hand.

"Xiaojing, I believe you, I truly thank you. Just for these words, I feel that being your employee and your sister in this life is truly a blessing. But..."

Tong Yaqi paused before continuing, "Selfishly speaking, I'm indeed reluctant to leave Chu Ge now. But if you truly fall in love with him, you must tell me. At that time, I'll know what to do. I will never let you down, and never make you sad."

Qin Ruojing sincerely smiled, holding onto Tong Yaqi's hand and said, "Sister Yaqi, there's no need to be so formal. No matter what, my words today will not change. It's just that... now, we're not even close to me winning over Chu Ge, so you must help me a lot!"

Tong Yaqi smiled and nodded, though feeling a bit conflicted inside. She was reluctant to sever the current relationship with Chu Ge, yet knew that sooner or later, Qin Ruojing would realize that what she said today was simply because she doesn't understand what love is.

Of course, that is assuming Qin Ruojing really can fall in love with Chu Ge.

However, even so, Tong Yaqi decided to do her best to help Qin Ruojing in this matter, even if it means cutting ties with Chu Ge in the future, as she couldn't bear to betray the trust Qin Ruojing placed in her.

As for before that time, she would just continue how things were with Chu Ge, and cross that bridge when she comes to it.

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