In fact, things were just as Qin Ruojing thought. At this moment, the people around her, although most of the officials hoped she would keep He Qing happily entertained, some key figures in the Lidu Business Community were filled with jealousy. Driven by the narrow mindset of "if I can't have it, I don't want others to," they wished nothing more than for Qin Ruojing to mess up tomorrow.

However, none of them dared to show it now.

After all, He Qing had spoken so much only to Qin Ruojing after entering the venue, took the initiative to shake her hand, and even proposed to visit her company. This alone was enough to show that, at least for now, Qin Ruojing was the person He Qing admired most in this gathering.

Should Qin Ruojing really establish a connection with He Qing, or even form a friendship, the Tianjiao Group would immediately gain a super backer and might even become a significant player in the Lidu business world.

Amid everyone's attention, Qin Ruojing continuously accepted toasts from those around her, whether sincerely or superficially. She was so busy that she could barely keep up, frequently taking light sips of red wine from her glass or raising her glass in acknowledgment.

In this atmosphere, gradually, Qin Ruojing transformed all the pressure in her heart into motivation. At least her encounter with He Qing had a positive start, and just this alone was already an unexpected delight for her.

As the glasses clinked, Qin Ruojing, though always sipping lightly with each toast, unwittingly drank quite a bit. She was now genuinely ecstatic, her heart brimming with joy.

Although she was doing quite well in Lidu, it was only "quite well." Among so many people here, there were plenty more wealthy and powerful than her. Compared to them, she was indeed nothing special. However, the current situation made her the biggest focus apart from He Qing, and she felt like she was dreaming.

He Qing sat alone in the rest area, from a distance in Chu Ge's direction, her lips forming a charming arc. She appeared calm as a maiden outwardly but was surging with emotions inside.

Before the party started, she thought it would have been nice if Qin Ruojing brought Chu Ge. Yet, upon actually seeing Chu Ge, she increasingly wanted to have a private moment with him.

"If I propose a dance, then throw a ball, seemingly unintentionally tossing it into Chu Ge's hands to get him to dance with me..."

"Forget it; even if others can't tell, it would be too obvious for Chu Ge. Better to hold off and wait until tomorrow."

If the people present knew what was going on in He Qing's mind now, not only was she actively wanting to dance with a man, but also considering it so carefully, they'd probably be flabbergasted.

Yet, the man He Qing wanted to have a private time with, Chu Ge, not only had no desire to get close to her but instead wanted to stay as far away from He Qing as possible.

When the party ended, as soon as Qin Ruojing got into the car, she leaned against the passenger seat and started giggling.

That kind of laughter was something Chu Ge had never seen on Qin Ruojing's face before. It was like that of a child, pure and joyous, without a trace of impurity or pretense.

"Chu Ge, Miss He actually wants to visit our Tianjiao Film and Television. Thinking about it now, it still feels like a dream to me. I'm really afraid I'll suddenly wake up and find it was all just a dream."

Chu Ge started the car, smiling slightly, "Don't worry, it's not a dream; it's all real. If you don't believe it, pinch your thigh?"

"Alright!"

Qin Ruojing nodded seriously, stretched out her hand, and immediately looked panicked, "Oh no, oh no, I am dreaming; it doesn't hurt at all."

Chu Ge glanced down at the hand on his thigh and smiled wryly, rubbing his nose, "Chairman, you pinched me, so of course, it wouldn't hurt you."

Upon hearing Chu Ge say this, Qin Ruojing immediately started giggling again, "So that's how it is?"

The laugh had a kind of mischievousness and a little pride, much like Qin Ruoying. No matter how Chu Ge looked at it, he felt like he had been tricked.

It must be said, not only did the twin sisters look identical, but their personalities also had many similarities. It's just that as the chairman of a group company, Qin Ruojing had too many things to consider and focus on, so often she had to suppress her true emotions.

Compared to Qin Ruojing, Qin Ruoying lived much more freely. Most of the time, she revealed her true self, doing whatever she wanted.

"Chairman, I say, you did that on purpose, didn't you?"

Qin Ruojing patted Chu Ge's thigh a few times, laughing even more enthusiastically, bending back and forth. Chu Ge was puzzled; could her laugh point be that low? Was it really that funny?

"Haha, you figured it out? I didn't drink too much; of course, I know I'm not dreaming. It's just that I'm so happy. Tianjiao Film and Television's predicament has a turnaround. All those big shots, who in daily life would only look down on me, tonight they all circled around me. I can't help but be thrilled!"

Feeling Qin Ruojing's joy, Chu Ge said with a smile, "Yes, this is indeed a great reason to be happy. If I had known things would turn out like this, I wouldn't have come. I thought I'd back you up, but it turned out a swarm of bees came flying over."

"You can still drive me, can't you? I've had so much to drink, there's no way I could drive myself. If anyone else sent me, they'd probably be plotting all sorts of nonsense in their head."

Chu Ge rolled his eyes at Qin Ruojing, "I say, Chairman, you make it sound like you're so sure I wouldn't make a move on you? I'm a perfectly healthy man both physiologically and psychologically. It's the same for me when facing a tipsy beauty."

"You're different from others. We've slept together so many times, and you still haven't touched me?"

Chu Ge laughed, "So you're saying that you're praising me?"

"Of course, I'm praising you. Don't go home tonight, come over to my place. Keep me company, have a few more drinks, and let's brainstorm about tomorrow's plans together."

Chu Ge gave a resigned smile and glanced at Qin Ruojing. "Haven't you had enough to drink just now? You still want more? Aren't you afraid you won't be able to get up tomorrow and it'll mess up your plans with He Qing?"

"Of course I'm afraid, that's why I want you to stay over. Your biological clock is so precise; all you need to do is wake me up. My mind is all over the place with images from just now and tomorrow's matters. If I don't have some more drinks, I probably won't sleep at all, and that'll only complicate things."

Feeling a bit frustrated, Chu Ge shook his head, "Oh, how did I end up with a boss like you? You really know how to boss someone around."

"Anyway, it's not the first time you've stayed over at my place. Plus, today I'm not ordering you around as chairwoman but inviting you as a friend, so quit complaining."

"Alright, alright, since you're so sincere about it, I'll reluctantly agree."

Seeing Chu Ge's reluctant expression, Qin Ruojing pinched his leg playfully. Chu Ge, who was driving, jumped in surprise, and Qin Ruojing giggled again.

Before long, Chu Ge drove into the Huafu Garden District. After parking in the underground garage, he escorted Qin Ruojing to her door, where she immediately urged him to go out and get some food and drinks.

Though feeling a bit speechless, Chu Ge still went downstairs, got a crate of beer, and bought some ready-made food.

Using the key Qin Ruojing left him, he opened the door and entered the house, feeling even more at a loss for words.

Just minutes ago, Qin Ruojing was eager to drink, and now, in the blink of an eye, she had changed into home clothes and was sitting in front of her computer, seriously looking at some Tianjiao Film and Television materials.

"Chairwoman, not drinking anymore?"

"Of course, I am. But I only had a piece of bread for lunch and was busy socializing just now. Now my stomach is really feeling empty. Why don't you check the fridge and make a couple of dishes?"

Chu Ge looked at Qin Ruojing, feeling helpless. "Didn't I buy some ready-made food?"

Qin Ruojing laughed and shook her head, "How can that stuff compare to Chef Chu's cooking? You ate well just now, but I'm starving. Can you do it for me, please?"

"Why do I feel like I'm becoming your personal nanny?"

Though he grumbled, Chu Ge still turned and headed to the kitchen.

It's not like it's his first time cooking for Qin Ruojing, and she wasn't wrong either. The food bought from the supermarket really wasn't that satisfying.

If they're going to drink, it's better to have some warm dishes to go along.

Yet, what Chu Ge found a bit odd was the somewhat mischievous expression on Qin Ruojing's face when she asked him to cook.

But Chu Ge didn't dwell on it much, he found some vegetables in the fridge and started busying himself in the kitchen.

On the chopping board, Chu Ge was slicing cucumbers as a side dish. Almost inexplicably, he thought of a woman he had randomly encountered once, Luo Suyun.

And with thoughts of Luo Suyun, Chu Ge felt a headache coming on. Tomorrow was the first day of the college entrance exam, he wondered how well Shu Lulu would do, and whether after her exams, she might suddenly show up at his place with Luo Suyun.

For most people, this would be hard to do, but with Luo Suyun and Shu Lulu, the mother-daughter duo that defies common sense, it was quite possible.

After busying himself in the kitchen for over twenty minutes, Chu Ge brought a few warm dishes to the dining table, then walked into Qin Ruojing's bedroom.

"Chairwoman, the meal's ready. Come out and eat?"

Qin Ruojing glanced at the time in the corner of her computer screen, smirked, and shook her head, "No rush, let's wait a bit."

Just as Qin Ruojing finished speaking, the room was suddenly filled with the sound of the doorbell.

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