Although Chu Ge thought this in his heart, he didn't show it at all. He helped Qin Ruojing and Tong Yaqi into the house and poured them each a glass of water.

Qin Ruojing took a sip of water to moisten her somewhat dry throat after drinking and went to Qin Ruoying's bedroom. Taking advantage of the moment Qin Ruojing was helping her sister undress, Chu Ge lowered his voice and quietly asked Tong Yaqi, "Why did you come?"

Tong Yaqi giggled, "Why did I come? I came especially to see you, is that okay?"

Chu Ge rolled his eyes, "Lady, keep your voice down, and don't let my sister-in-law hear it."

Just then, Qin Ruojing finished undressing Qin Ruoying, closed the bedroom door, and walked out, having heard every word of their conversation clearly.

"Don't worry, Xiaoying sleeps very soundly, especially a few minutes after falling asleep, which is when she sleeps the hardest. Not to mention, she drank so much just now, even if you set off a firecracker in the room, she might not wake up."

Upon hearing Qin Ruojing's voice, Tong Yaqi sobered up a bit, "Chairman, I'm sorry, I misspoke."

Qin Ruojing sat on the sofa and laughed, "Why be so polite among us sisters? You specially sent us sisters home, and we didn't even thank you. Sister Yaqi, when we're not at work, just call me Xiaojing."

"How could I be so presumptuous, Chairman? Since I've taken you both home, I'll be leaving now."

Tong Yaqi said, trying to stand up from the sofa, but Qin Ruojing grabbed her hand, "Sister Yaqi, don't be so shy. If you really consider me a sister, then call me that. And, it's so late, why go home? Just stay at my place."

Since Qin Ruojing said it, if Tong Yaqi continued calling her chairman, it would seem pretentious, so she just smiled, "Then I'll boldly call you Xiaojing, but I'll still go home. Someone just questioned why I came, clearly not welcoming me at all."

As she spoke, Tong Yaqi cast a complaining glance at Chu Ge.

Qin Ruojing also rolled her eyes at Chu Ge and said to Tong Yaqi, "Don't you know this guy? Even though he says that, in his heart, he definitely wants you to stay. Besides, there's a vacant bedroom here for you two to enjoy."

Tong Yaqi was a little embarrassed but not exactly flustered, since she had stayed here with Chu Ge before, and Qin Ruojing was not unaware of their situation.

"Chair... Xiaojing, thank you for thinking of me, but I've already moved on from my divorce's shadow, and I don't need him to fill the void in my life."

Qin Ruojing gave a teasing smile and jokingly said in an uncertain tone, "Sister Yaqi, are you sure?"

"Of course I'm sure, Xiaojing, you guys should rest early too, I'm leaving now." Tong Yaqi stood up but staggered after taking a step, nearly falling towards Chu Ge.

Chu Ge quickly reached out and grabbed Tong Yaqi's hand, keeping her from falling.

"You still say you're sure, yet in front of me, you two are like this, oh dear..."

Qin Ruojing shook her head with a smile, "Chu Ge, since Sister Yaqi isn't staying, why don't you take Sister Yaqi home? After all, you two as Tianqing Company executives should take this opportunity to deepen your communication and exchanges."

Though it sounded more like something Qin Ruoying would say, Chu Ge was sure by now that Qin Ruoying was fast asleep. Having seen Qin Ruojing's lesser-seen side more than once, he was somewhat used to it.

Turning to Qin Ruojing with a smile, Chu Ge felt both amused and helpless, a mix of odd emotions. Finally, he stood up from the sofa and gently smiled at Tong Yaqi, "Let's go, then."

Tong Yaqi turned her gaze to Qin Ruojing and said, "Xiaojing, it's really unnecessary, it's too much trouble."

Without giving options, Qin Ruojing laughed, "No need to be so reserved. You've had quite a bit to drink, and given that you sent us sisters home, saying otherwise would be insincere. Chu Ge, stop standing there, hurry up and take Sister Yaqi back? You two will be colleagues from now on, and this is a good chance to discuss work-related matters on the way."

Hearing Qin Ruojing say that, Chu Ge grinned and said, "Chairman, that's not right. I'm the president, she's the general manager, shouldn't I be instructing her instead?"

Tong Yaqi rolled her eyes, "This guy, doesn't he understand the meaning of modesty?"

Qin Ruojing looked both amused and exasperated, glaring at Chu Ge, "Mention food and you start breathing heavily. Go do what you need to do."

Chu Ge chuckled, nodded, and then walked out of Qin Ruojing's house with Tong Yaqi.

Really, he should see Tong Yaqi home, since it wouldn't be reasonable to let a woman walk alone at night. More importantly, since they would be colleagues at Tianqing Company, they genuinely needed to discuss company matters, just like Qin Ruojing said.

After closing the door, Qin Ruojing didn't immediately go wash up or lie down in bed. Instead, she poured herself a glass of cool water, sat alone on the sofa, and with an unclear emotion, sighed lightly.

In the night, a white Maserati sped along, glowing like a streak of white light cutting through the darkness as the two stepped into Tong Yaqi's home.

After half an hour, Tong Yaqi took out a lighter, along with a pack of Sunny Ligun cigarettes and a box of Camellias from a drawer and came out.

Seeing Chu Ge looking over, Tong Yaqi immediately explained, "This pack of Liqun cigarettes was specially prepared for you. I didn't expect it to come in handy after so long."

Chu Ge leaned against the headboard and smiled, "You really are considerate, thank you."

Tong Yaqi sat on the sofa, holding a Camellia cigarette in her mouth, opened the Sunshine Liqun pack, pulled one out, and placed it in Chu Ge's mouth. Then she lit it for him with a lighter, and lit her own Camellia cigarette as well.

"Do you know why I prepared Sunshine Liqun for you? And do you remember why I smoke Camellia?" Sitting side by side on the sofa, Tong Yaqi exhaled a puff of smoke and asked the question.

Chu Ge also exhaled smoke, recalling those days in the hospital, a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. He took the Camellia from Tong Yaqi's mouth and tapped the ash off in the ashtray for her, just like she had done for him that day.

"Of course I know, because Sunshine Liqun was the gift you brought when you visited me in the hospital, and Camellia..."

Chu Ge paused, turned to meet Tong Yaqi's gaze, and smiled slightly, "Meeting you for the first time felt like reconnecting with an old friend."

Tong Yaqi didn't turn her head to look at Chu Ge; she seemed to be reminiscing about the things in the hospital room that day, her lips curved up as she said, "I didn't expect President Chu to remember such little details, it really makes me, a small manager working under you, feel flattered."

Chu Ge chuckled, "What kind of president? I'm just a worker for Qin Ruojing."

Tong Yaqi helped Chu Ge flick the ash again, laughing, "But back then, you were just a little employee under me. Life is indeed so wonderful; you've risen above me so quickly."

Chu Ge smiled, "Yes, it's indeed wonderful. By the look on your face, what? Helping me out here is a grievance for you?"

Tong Yaqi shook her head and gave Chu Ge a playful look, "Grievance? If I really felt aggrieved, I wouldn't go to Tianqing Company to help you. If you say it like that, it's really heartless."

"I'm not wrong; your expression now is very aggrieved."

Chu Ge grinned, shrugged, his smile still that signature one—childlike, a bit mischievous, a bit arrogant, with a hint of roguish charm, yet also tinged with subtle gentleness and wit.

"Do I look grieved? How could that be? Working for President Chu is an honor; how dare I be aggrieved?"

Chu Ge laughed even more merrily, "You're just flattering me; you speak as if it's true."

With such a smile, it can be truly captivating and lethal, at least for Tong Yaqi it was.

"Of course it's true; what does 'seem like' even mean?"

Hearing Tong Yaqi say this, Chu Ge's smile grew even brighter. This woman... she really knows how to speak sweetly. Moreover, Chu Ge knew that in her usual work, she was quite stern. Otherwise, the employees of Tianjiao Film and Television wouldn't be so afraid of her. Wherever she goes, silence follows. Who would've thought that Tong Yaqi also had such a side?

Frankly speaking, if someone could see this scene and hear what Tong Yaqi was saying, they would surely be so surprised that their eyes might pop out. But unfortunately, besides Chu Ge, no other man had such an opportunity.

"You're just teasing me." Chu Ge felt delighted, but he pretended to be humble.

"Just kidding, how could I tease our President Chu? I'm speaking from the heart, truly from the heart."

"Hey? You're getting more and more enthusiastic." Seeing Tong Yaqi's serious demeanor, Chu Ge couldn't help but smile.

"I'm not getting more enthusiastic; I'm just speaking as I feel. Can't President Chu see my sincere heart?" Tong Yaqi responded with a smile.

"Alright, stop it." Chu Ge shook his head with a smile, "Let's talk business. Are you having any issues at work now?"

Tong Yaqi's smile slightly faded, she pondered a bit and said, "It's alright, there aren't any major problems. It's been more or less the same, just as usual."

"As usual? What does that mean? If there aren't any major issues, are there minor ones?"

"Hmm... how should I say it," Tong Yaqi pursed her lips, "You know I've always worked at Tianjiao Film and Television. Suddenly switching fields, to be honest, I feel a bit uncertain. But I believe if I work hard as I usually do, I should be able to adapt to the new environment quickly."

Chu Ge admired Tong Yaqi, "So confident? Film and games are completely different fields, aren't they? I'm not trying to discourage you, but these two types of work really have significant differences."

Tong Yaqi was displeased, rolled her eyes at Chu Ge, and said, "Hey, hey, you say you're not discouraging me? Anyway, aren't both industries just part of the public entertainment business?"

It was at that moment she suddenly noticed that Chu Ge had visible teeth marks on his shoulder?

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