After finalizing this matter, both Qin Ruojing and Tong Yaqi breathed a long sigh of relief, feeling that everything had ended well. The atmosphere as they continued eating became much more relaxed than before.

However, when it came to discussing how to win over Chu Ge, to turn that firm resolve into tenderness, Qin Ruojing found herself troubled again.

"Yaqi sis, after going back and forth on this, I still don't know what to do. What should I do to make Chu Ge like me?"

Tong Yaqi smirked and said, "Little Jing, we women, especially beautiful women like you, are filled with tools to handle men. Even a single action or glance holds the power to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. Just show a bit of your charm, and you'll definitely captivate Chu Ge."

Qin Ruojing let out a wry smile and said, "Yaqi sis, stop teasing me. If I really had any charm for him, he would've been captivated long ago, living together as we have. Yet, we constantly bicker and hardly have any common ground."

This was indeed the reality between her and Chu Ge. They argued way too often.

"Bickering isn't necessarily a bad thing. Many couples quarrel their whole lives but still make up easily. However, your point about lacking common ground is indeed a problem."

"So what should I do then?"

Seeing Qin Ruojing's utterly bewildered face, Tong Yaqi felt quite speechless, so she pondered for a moment and began to lecture Qin Ruojing.

"Creating common ground is both difficult and simple. You just need to pay attention to his interests and hobbies. When you're with him, engage in these activities as much as possible. Common ground will naturally increase, and the distance between you will subtly diminish."

Upon hearing Tong Yaqi's words, Qin Ruojing immediately thought of the time she bought crabs for Chu Ge.

It was her first time noticing what Chu Ge liked to eat, which resulted in an unexpected incident. As she recalled it, her cheeks flushed slightly, and she felt a surge of frustration.

Tong Yaqi noticed the change in Qin Ruojing's expression and, with a gentle smile, asked, "Little Jing, why are you blushing? Did you remember some interesting examples in this regard?"

Embarrassed by such a personal matter, Qin Ruojing hurriedly shook her head. "No, I just feel like such a failure. We've been together for so long, but I have no idea what he likes. Even this first step seems quite challenging."

In this regard, Qin Ruojing wasn't wrong. Aside from knowing that Chu Ge liked eating crabs, she truly didn't know what else he enjoyed. She never felt daunted by interacting with people in business or politics, but when it came to pursuing a man, she was utterly clueless, a complete mess.

Tong Yaqi was also quite speechless. In her impression, Qin Ruojing possessed both high IQ and EQ, handling company affairs adeptly. Most people in the company would give a thumbs-up and say a word of respect when mentioning her. How come, when it came to matters of the heart, she didn't even understand the basics?

Though speechless, since Tong Yaqi was determined to help, she naturally would devote herself to starting Qin Ruojing off well.

"The beginning is always the hardest. It's normal to feel at a loss without preparation. Just follow what I said, you..."

"Yaqi sis, wait a moment."

Tong Yaqi was taken aback, then saw Qin Ruojing taking out her phone from her bag, opening the notes app before looking up, "Go on, Yaqi sis, but slower. I'll take notes while listening."

In that stance, there was not a trace of the usual graceful and composed chairwoman demeanor—she looked more like an earnest student paying attention in class.

Tong Yaqi couldn't help but chuckle despite herself. Noticing Qin Ruojing's slight blush, she refrained from teasing further. She rubbed her forehead and continued talking.

"The feelings between a man and a woman are quite a delicate thing. They can be passionate like fire or gentle like water. But regardless, to develop those feelings, the most basic and important thing is interaction. Only when two people are together can all sorts of things happen."

"So, you should carefully create opportunities to be with Chu Ge. Given the current situation, you're at an advantage. After all, Chu Ge is nominally your secretary, and Tianqing Company is a subsidiary of the Tianjiao Group. It's much more convenient for you to meet him than for your sister."

Qin Ruojing's fingers flew across the phone, continuously jotting down keywords. After finishing, she nodded, "Okay, then what? Do we need to meet every day?"

"That's not necessarily the case. The frequency of meeting should depend on how things progress between you. Logically, the higher the frequency, the better, since affection grows over time."

At this point, Tong Yaqi suddenly felt a slight sense of wistfulness. Between her and Chu Ge, there seemed to be a touch of love at first sight.

She figured if she mentioned these four words to Chu Ge, given his personality, he'd definitely wear that signature smile and teasingly say something cheeky.

I guess... Chu Ge would say, "Of course, man, I'm so handsome and a great bartender, right?"

Tong Yaqi thought for a moment, giving Qin Ruojing just enough time to jot down notes.

Seeing Qin Ruojing look up, Tong Yaqi continued, "And every time you interact with him, while you're building common ground, you should also let him feel your personal charm and how well you treat him. It's best to move him or leave a deep impression. Don't think only women like romance; men do too."

Qin Ruojing blinked and said with a wry smile, "This is so complicated. When I was in school, I thought math and physics were the most complex things in the world. Now hearing you say this, I realize compared to this, math and physics are nothing. What exactly should I do? Can you give me an example?"

Tong Yaqi smacked her forehead with a "pop," amused by Qin Ruojing's comment, yet speechless. Isn't this sort of thing supposed to be easy?

"Well, simply put, just show him some care and consideration. For example, if you notice he's coughing, buy him some cough syrup. If his voice is hoarse, get him some throat lozenges. If you know he's too busy with work to eat, bring him some food. And on his birthday or some kind of anniversary, prepare a surprising gift for him."

"Hmm, got it. What else?"

Qin Ruojing quickly jotted it down while secretly recalling that since she had met Chu Ge, she hadn't seen this guy fall sick. As for his birthday, well... she could check his ID when she got a chance.

"Then you can draw on many scenarios from romance dramas to create a bit of heart-fluttering coincidence, like 'accidentally' almost falling, or 'unintentionally' reaching for something at the same time as him. Of course, you need to make sure he can catch you when you fall, and your hands touch when reaching for something."

"So... the last time you almost fell at my place, and Chu Ge caught you, you did it on purpose, huh?"

Tong Yaqi wasn't embarrassed at all, she just smiled slightly and nodded.

Qin Ruojing's mouth twitched, she didn't jot down this part on her phone, hesitating, "This... why does it sound so awkward, and doesn't this just end up letting him take advantage of me?"

Tong Yaqi chuckled and glanced at Qin Ruojing, "You've been together for so long, haven't you ever been taken advantage of by him?"

"Uh..."

Qin Ruojing blushed, suddenly recalling many scenes in her mind. Though for the most part, she and Chu Ge had been fine, there were indeed quite a few unexpected situations.

Thinking this way, Qin Ruojing wasn't so conflicted anymore. Since Chu Ge had already taken advantage of her so much, a little more didn't seem like a big deal.

Noticing the change in Qin Ruojing's expression, Tong Yaqi knew what she was thinking, she smiled ambiguously and said, "Anyway, if he's taken advantage of you in the past, then a bit more won't cost you much. If he hasn't..."

Tong Yaqi intentionally paused, then chuckled, "I really don't believe it. Besides, if your relationship progresses smoothly, constantly heating up, and naturally you become a couple, wouldn't you end up entirely his? Then there's no issue of being taken advantage of."

Qin Ruojing already had these thoughts, and after hearing Tong Yaqi say this, she felt even more at ease.

Though she still felt a bit embarrassed thinking about it, she no longer hesitated and nodded, "I understand, I'll give it a try, but I also have my boundaries, some things I might need your help with."

"Hmm? Like what?"

After talking for a while, Tong Yaqi felt a bit thirsty, so she took a sip from her cup.

"Like that, I definitely won't agree."

Hearing these words, Tong Yaqi, who just took a sip of water, choked and started coughing.

After a few harsh coughs, Tong Yaqi smiled bitterly and helplessly said, "Well... I don't think I can help you with that?"

Talking about this topic, Qin Ruojing felt a bit conflicted too, but she pretended to be generous, handed Tong Yaqi a tissue, and said, "There's a way, just when I call you to come rescue me, help me deal with that guy. You're... more experienced in these matters than I am."

Tong Yaqi wiped her mouth, her eyes full of helplessness, and looked at Qin Ruojing in frustration, "Then... what about you? Are you going to just watch and learn?"

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