As Chu Ge left the sales center, he felt a bit amused.

Last midnight, due to his involvement, Jinkai Villa was in chaos, and it was likely that Zhang Youze was still drinking tea at the station.

Yet, just as he sent the elder Zhang to the station, the younger Zhang nearly gave him a house half-sold, half-gifted.

Life, indeed, is a marvel.

After purchasing a simple, tastefully shaded circular lamp from a roadside lamp shop, Chu Ge dropped Ye Li back at her place.

Ye Li fetched a ladder to help steady Chu Ge as he swiftly fixed her lamp problem.

Casually tossing the broken lamp into the wastebasket, Chu Ge descended the ladder and smiled slightly at Ye Li.

"All done. If there's nothing else, I'll be off? Call me if you need anything else."

Upon hearing that Chu Ge was leaving, a tinge of disappointment appeared on Ye Li's face. Though she felt a bit down every time they parted, this time it seemed more pronounced.

"Brother Chu, I..." Ye Li hesitated to speak further.

"What's up? Is there something else broken?"

Ye Li blushed slightly, pursing her lips and shaking her head, "No, it's just that... I feel really inadequate. I'm always troubling you, asking for help, but I've never done anything for you."

Chu Ge grinned, patting Ye Li's head gently, "Silly girl, who says you haven't done anything for me? Haven't you cooked for me, washed my clothes, even washed my feet?"

Ye Li lowered her head, staring at the tips of her light pink slippers, and murmured, "That doesn't count, those are such small things..."

"For a girl your age, very few are as capable as you are. Besides, you're helping me supervise the house renovations and choosing furniture. Now, isn't that a big deal? Come on, don't be upset, give Brother Chu a smile, won't you?"

To Chu Ge, these matters weren't significant, but he knew that house renovations were indeed a big deal to Ye Li.

Feeling the affection in Chu Ge's voice, Ye Li looked up and gave him a gentle smile.

"Brother Chu, speaking of renovating the house and picking furniture, it's really important. I'm not confident at all—I don't know anything about it. What if it turns out and you don't like it?"

That's how Ye Li felt and what she genuinely feared—that she'd mess up Chu Ge's house, making it look neither here nor there.

"Don't worry, it's really not a big deal. Just arrange it per your style. Don't you know me by now? I'm not fussy. If you like it, I'm sure I will too."

Although he said so, Chu Ge imagined if the room were all pink, with light curtains, dolls arranged on the bed and sofa, completely resembling a girl's boudoir—indeed, it would be quite an awkward scene for him.

But, considering Ye Li's personality, she probably wouldn't do something like that, right?

While Chu Ge pondered these things, Ye Li felt a burst of sweetness, unmistakably Chu Ge's recognition and trust; after all, tasks like setting up a new home and selecting furniture are typically the responsibility of the lady of the house.

"Then I'll research more about these topics to ensure... no, guarantee I won't disappoint you, Brother Chu."

Seeing Ye Li's blushing face, Chu Ge felt a deep sense of tranquility and warmth. Imagining a future where he could put the past behind and truly be with Ye Li as a couple seemed like a wonderful prospect.

"By the way, Brother Chu, what colors do you like? What's your preferred furniture style?"

Initially, Chu Ge intended to leave after fixing the lamp, but Ye Li asked him numerous questions about his preferences, even taking out a little notebook to jot them down meticulously.

In this question-and-answer session, the afternoon flew by, and by the time Chu Ge left Ye Li's rented apartment, it was almost evening.

Stepping out of the building, passing the steel and concrete skyscrapers, the sky was painted in golden, intertwining hues of red and gold, casting a serene and soft light over everything in sight, like a still wave of fiery clouds under the settling sun.

The air felt fresh and the temperature was just right. On the street, a few young mothers were taking their children home from kindergarten. While watching the traffic, they listened to the kids' stories about their day at school, each sporting a happy smile on their faces.

Everything seemed so perfect, just like Chu Ge's mood at the moment.

Being with Ye Li always put Chu Ge at ease. He could tell she had many questions for him, like why Zhang Jinghui was so afraid of him, or what exactly he did; however, she never asked.

Stretching lazily, Chu Ge got into the Ferrari and dialed Qin Ruojing's number.

Though Qin Ruojing certainly trusted him, since he returned from Jinkai Villa, he wanted to quickly pay back the money and also return the Ferrari to Qin Ruoying, retrieving the Maserati left to him by He Qing.

This fiery red Ferrari is way too flashy. Comparatively, he still prefers to drive that pure white Maserati.

And honestly, he really did start to miss the Qin sisters after not seeing them for a few days.

The call was quickly connected, and Qin Ruojing's voice, which hadn't been heard for just a few days, seemed like a long-lost sound coming through the receiver.

"Are you done with your stuff?"

"Yeah, finished. Haven't seen you for a few days, were you worried I ran off with the money?"

"If I had time to worry about that, I'd be more concerned about world peace instead."

Hearing this, Chu Ge immediately chuckled, "You really trust me, don't you? Alright, not gonna bicker with you. Where are you? I'll go return your money."

"I'm at the company, just about to go home. Just come to my place."

"Alright, see you later then."

Chu Ge was about to hang up when Qin Ruojing's voice came through again.

"Hey, don't hang up yet. Considering how eager you are to repay, I'll waive the interest for you. But... shouldn't you thank me?"

Chu Ge grinned and said, "That's easy. How do you want me to thank you? How about offering myself to you?"

For Chu Ge's joke, Qin Ruojing didn't hesitate a bit, immediately retorting disdainfully, "As if you'd dare. I wouldn't mind; go ahead?"

Chu Ge suddenly broke out in a cold sweat, feeling defeated inside. Qin Ruojing is still a girl after all, and if something really happened with her, it would definitely be troublesome later. But he jokingly replied, "Hey! Trying to provoke me, huh? Just wait and see if I dare or not."

"Alright, I'm too lazy to banter with you. Remember to buy some groceries on the way, that's all."

"Hey, I mean..."

Before Chu Ge could finish, Qin Ruojing had already hung up, and the "beep beep" sound came from the other end.

"Tsk, really treating me like your personal chef, huh?"

Chu Ge muttered a bit to himself, but there was a smile playing on his lips.

In fact, he didn't mind the request at all. After all, he needed to eat too, and cooking was a sort of enjoyment for him. Besides, even if others were eager to cook for these sisters, they wouldn't get the chance.

Half an hour later, Chu Ge, with a bunch of groceries, knocked on Qin Ruojing's door.

It was Qin Ruoying who opened the door. Upon seeing Chu Ge, she started calling him "brother-in-law" cheerfully, helped him with the stuff, and let him into the house with a giggle.

After changing into slippers, Chu Ge entered the house and truly felt a sense of homecoming. The only thing that puzzled him was the faint smell of alcohol that still lingered inside. It seemed like several kinds of alcohol, just like the last time he came looking for Qin Ruoying to borrow a car.

"Hey, Xiaoying, where's the alcohol smell from? You and your sister haven't been just drinking at home these past few days, have you?"

Upon hearing Chu Ge ask this, Qin Ruoying's face turned a little unnatural, "Just a little occasionally." But she quickly giggled and changed the topic, "By the way, brother-in-law, what have you been up to these days? I tried calling you several times, and your phone was off."

"Just handled some personal business." Chu Ge brushed it off with a vague answer and headed straight to the kitchen, planning to start cooking once Qin Ruojing returned.

Qin Ruoying didn't just hang around outside either but followed Chu Ge into the kitchen. She hardly ever helped out, but she decided to lend a hand this time. Even though she couldn't be of much help, as the saying goes, "Men and women working together, the work is not tiring," and having a conversation and laughing with such a beauty was quite enjoyable.

"Brother-in-law, I want... well, I want to ask you something."

As they chatted, Qin Ruoying suddenly looked a bit shy, which was rare for her. She seemed to ask casually, but her hesitant tone revealed a hint of nervousness or how much she cared about this matter.

As Chu Ge chopped vegetables, he turned his head and grinned, "Go ahead, speak. You're not usually this hesitant. What's making you hesitant to speak up?"

Qin Ruoying scratched her head awkwardly and chuckled, "Well... it's nothing really, I just wanted to ask, when are you and my sister planning to get married?"

"Huh? Married?"

Chu Ge was taken aback, paused his actions, and amusingly shook his head.

"What made you ask that? Your sister and I never planned on getting married, you know? You do remember, the reason we got together in the first place was just to put on an act for your parents."

Hearing Chu Ge say this, Qin Ruoying's expression turned peculiar, as she complained, "Huh? Brother-in-law, how could you say that?"

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