As a sly grin appeared on Qin Ruoying's face, she leaned in toward Chu Ge.

Since he was already sitting on the couch with Qin Ruoying, Chu Ge had braced himself for all her tests, ready to counter any move she made. But he truly hadn't expected her actions and was taken aback.

The way she was sneaking around like that, why did it seem so…

Even though the thought seemed absurd, facing his quirky sister-in-law, Chu Ge dared not let his guard down. She was like a supercharged version of Shu Lulu, capable of doing anything unexpected.

Despite how hectic it sounds, Qin Ruoying scooted a little closer to Chu Ge and brought her head near him in an instant. Startled, Chu Ge quickly turned his head away, giving Qin Ruoying a peculiar look and whispered, "What are you doing?"

Watching Chu Ge, who had been so composed in front of Liu Dawang's four bodyguards, now jump like he was facing a formidable foe in front of her, Qin Ruoying couldn't help but giggle, feeling a tiny sense of accomplishment.

"Brother-in-law, look at how scared you are, as if I was going to do something to you. Come here, I just want to ask you something."

Hearing Qin Ruoying say that, Chu Ge felt somewhat relieved, though a bit embarrassed, realizing he might have overreacted.

But then again, it wasn't entirely his fault. Qin Ruoying had too many tricks up her sleeve and was always full of cunning ideas. How could he not be on edge all the time?

Sitting up straight again, Qin Ruoying leaned closer, whispering in his ear, "Brother-in-law, you and my sister haven't done it yet, have you?"

Hearing Qin Ruoying ask this question again, Chu Ge broke into a sweat and looked at Qin Ruoying speechlessly, "Why are you bringing this up again?"

Qin Ruoying responded as if it was only natural, "You two haven't shown any signs of getting married, and I'm just worried for my sister. What if another woman steals you away? Brother-in-law, don't try to change the subject, have you and my sister slept together or not?"

Chu Ge shook his head helplessly, whispering, "Nope, didn't I tell you last time? Since I chose to be with your sister, I want to respect her and cherish her. Unless it's our wedding night, the night of the bridal chamber, I won't initiate anything with her."

Qin Ruoying lightly tapped her forehead, utterly speechless, "Brother-in-law, come on, stop trying to fool me, okay? You and my sister sleep in the same bed every day and act respectful without touching each other—that's completely unreasonable. Is my sister's charm that low? You guys lie together, and you don't feel tempted at all?"

Chu Ge rolled his eyes, put a little distance between himself and Qin Ruoying, rubbed his forehead, and said, "Xiaoying, can we change the subject already? Don't you think it's a bit strange for us to talk about this?"

Qin Ruoying shook her head naturally, "As a sister, isn't it normal to care about my sister's happiness? Brother-in-law, you're not feeling guilty, or... impotent, are you?"

Chu Ge couldn't have been more speechless, his facial muscles twitching along. Impotent? What a joke, that's the worst cold joke of the year! And not even a funny one at that.

Seeing Chu Ge's exasperated expression, Qin Ruoying pressed on, "Brother-in-law, dare to tell me honestly, what exactly do you like about my sister? You said it yourself, she's a workaholic, you guys don't even have any fun activities, you haven't even been to bed together—how do you get by? Do you, uh, handle it yourself? Oh my God, just thinking about it is pitiful."

Chu Ge replied helplessly, "What's so pitiful? We both think this is fine. Going out to watch movies, eat ice cream, hit the bars—is that considered entertainment? As long as our hearts are together, that matters more than anything, don't you think?"

"I think so, hearts together, that does sound reasonable, but I can't believe you don't find it boring."

Just as Chu Ge was mulling over how to brush it off, Qin Ruojing finished washing the dishes and emerged from the kitchen.

As soon as she came out, Qin Ruojing saw Chu Ge sitting close with her sister, surrounded by snacks and drinks on the coffee table, leisurely watching TV, like a couple enjoying their post-meal relaxation.

How long had it been since she last leisurely watched TV with snacks like that?

If she got married one day, it would probably be like how Chu Ge and her sister were now, right?

With a sigh in her heart, Qin Ruojing casually asked, "What are you two chatting about? Something about being pitiful or not?"

Qin Ruoying's eyes twinkled as she laughed along with the thread, "I was telling my brother-in-law, that if you came out after washing dishes with cold hands and no one to warm them for you, that would be truly pitiful."

Hearing Qin Ruoying say that, Chu Ge couldn't help but smile. His little sister-in-law sure was quick-witted, turning Qin Ruojing's casual comment into an opportunity to probe into their relationship.

Funny as it was, Chu Ge naturally had no opinion on such matters. It was just holding hands, so what was the big deal?

The same words, when heard by Qin Ruojing, left her speechless. She regretted saying it. Why did she have to come up with that?

However, since the words were already spoken, she couldn't take them back. Moreover, if they were going to pretend to be a couple, they had to act the part. If she made a fuss over something so trivial, Qin Ruoying would definitely make a big deal out of it.

Qin Ruoying sat on Chu Ge's right, so Qin Ruojing sat on his left. Despite feeling a bit reluctant, she didn't show it on the outside.

"You little brat, you know my hands get cold when I wash dishes, so why don't you help me out? It's fine if you just eat and drink here, but you should have some consideration. I seriously doubt whether I owe you from a past life."

Qin Ruojing grumbled at Qin Ruoying but then crossed her palms downward, like a traditional woman making a courtesy gesture, and reached her hands towards Chu Ge.

Since Qin Ruojing acted so generously, Chu Ge couldn't be petty at this moment. He placed his hands over hers.

"Little Ying, it's not that I'm lecturing you as a brother-in-law, but every day your sister works so hard, choosing a difficult path for herself. You should be proud to have such a sister, and others would be envious. You should care for her more, and perhaps do a bit of work around the house so she has less to do."

Chu Ge's large hands wrapped around Qin Ruojing's small ones, giving her a warm and considerate look, then turned to speak to Qin Ruoying with a mix of exasperation and earnestness.

What Chu Ge said was not just for show in front of Qin Ruoying to appear in love with Qin Ruojing but was also a heartfelt sentiment.

As an orphan who didn't know his parents, although Chu Ge's childhood was not particularly tragic with a group of orphan siblings, he always longed for and envied such thick-as-blood family ties.

Others might only see Qin Ruojing's glamour, but he saw her efforts and sacrifice. He genuinely felt that Qin Ruojing had it tough. Instead of always thinking about how to prove their relationship false, he wished Qin Ruoying could understand her sister more, so Qin Ruojing could have a good mood when she got home.

Hearing what Chu Ge said, the Qin sisters were simultaneously stunned. In their memory, Chu Ge was always free-spirited and carefree, with his signature smile that was six parts mischievous, three parts steady, and one part sleazy. This side of Chu Ge indeed made them feel a bit unaccustomed.

Seeing Chu Ge's somewhat helpless smile, Qin Ruoying felt as if she had committed an unforgivable mistake. She nodded sheepishly, "Okay, brother-in-law, I got it."

As for Qin Ruojing, she initially felt extremely awkward having her hands held by Chu Ge, her body instinctively stiffening. But when Chu Ge gave her that warm and tender look and spoke such heartwarming words, for a moment, she felt deeply touched in the softest part of her heart, almost feeling like they were truly a couple.

Unconsciously, Qin Ruojing felt that having her hands held by Chu Ge didn't seem so awkward anymore. Her body intuitively relaxed, feeling genuinely solid, warm, and comforted by being understood.

"Chu Ge, did you smear honey on your lips today? Saying such mushy things in front of my single sister, how about you tone it down?"

Qin Ruojing was moved but pretended to be nonchalant.

Chu Ge giggled, "Let's save the mushy stuff for when we're in bed tonight. If I'm being so considerate, shouldn't I get some kind of reward tonight?"

As soon as he said this, the bit of warmth Qin Ruojing felt vanished completely, replaced by embarrassment and annoyance. She glared at Chu Ge, "Knew you weren't thinking anything good."

Qin Ruoying giggled, "I think brother-in-law's suggestion isn't bad, but you two better not be too loud, okay?"

"You brat, what nonsense are you spouting, so disrespectful!"

First teased by Chu Ge, and now even her younger sister was joining in, Qin Ruojing felt more frustrated, glaring at Qin Ruoying, withdrawing her hands warmed by Chu Ge, and directing her gaze toward the TV.

"Alright, stop being cheeky, just watch some TV properly."

After watching TV for a while, Qin Ruojing suddenly noticed something: Qin Ruoying's attention wasn't entirely on the screen but occasionally glanced over to her and Chu Ge.

The look was subtle, but on Qin Ruoying's face, there was clearly a hint of cunning.

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