Qin Ruojing took a look, that thing was still very small, just barely noticeable, so she guessed, "Mom, is it a scarf for me?"

Qin's mother smiled and shook her head, "Nope."

"Gloves?"

"Wrong again, guess more."

Qin Ruojing guessed a few more times and couldn't figure it out. Qin's mother simply stopped teasing her, looked at Qin Ruojing's belly with a face full of anticipation and smiled, "You silly girl, why are you so dense? This is a sweater I'm knitting for my grandson."

Hearing her mother say this, Qin Ruojing blushed even more. She and Chu Ge hadn't even progressed in their relationship, and her mother was already hoping for a grandson.

"Mom, Chu Ge and I aren't even married yet, why are you in such a hurry to knit something like this?"

Qin's mother patted Qin Ruojing's hand and said with a loving smile, "Sooner or later I have to be prepared. I have nothing better to do, so making it early makes me happy too. How about it, do you like this color?"

With her face burning red, Qin Ruojing forced a smile, "It's... nice, I like it."

Qin's mother smiled even wider and added, "And also, dear, you hit the nail on the head earlier. When are you and young Chu getting married?"

This question, though expected by Qin Ruojing, still gave her a headache when her mother asked it.

She indeed intended to try accepting Chu Ge, but when it came to marriage, she couldn't get over her internal hurdle and pursed her lips, hesitantly saying, "Mom, you know I'm busy with work, and Chu Ge now has his own career too, so there's so much to focus on, so..."

Hearing Qin Ruojing say this, Qin's mother's smile faded a lot, "So what? Are you two still planning to drag this out?"

Noticing her mother's changing expression, Qin Ruojing felt even more bitter inside. She knew her mother was not happy, but could only nod despite her reluctance, "Yes."

Sure enough, Qin's mother immediately furrowed her brow, firmly saying, "No way, you can't just keep delaying. At my age, I just hope for both my daughters to have good homes. Since you get along with young Chu and you're living together, why keep putting it off? You either give me a definite date or go get the marriage license tomorrow."

Seeing Qin's mother in this stance, Chu Ge thought, this is definitely the real mother of these two sisters. She not only orchestrated Qin Ruoying's surprise attack but also outshines Qin Ruojing in decisiveness at work.

Since Qin's mother had made it clear to this extent, Qin Ruojing was left speechless, and it was really up to Chu Ge to speak, so he hurriedly said, "Auntie, please don't be upset, regarding marriage, Xiao Jing actually has her reasons."

Qin's mother was about to ask what Chu Ge meant when she saw him speaking, so she asked along, "Reasons? What kind of reasons?"

Chu Ge looked at Qin Ruojing with a conflicted expression, "Xiao Jing, should I tell Auntie the truth?"

And with that, Chu Ge turned his gaze to Qin's mother, who had slightly furrowed her brow, and said apologetically, "Auntie, actually..."

Seeing Chu Ge showing such an expression, Qin Ruojing's pupils shrank, her scalp tingled, and she was so startled, she quickly grabbed Chu Ge's hand.

Not only was Qin Ruojing scared, even Qin Ruoying was taken aback. Looking at Chu Ge's stance, did it seem like he was about to come clean to Qin's mother?

She specifically called Qin's mother from Kyoto, hoping to play a positive role in this situation. If Chu Ge really revealed the truth, wouldn't that backfire and completely mess things up?

"Chu Ge!"

"Brother-in-law!"

Facing Qin's mother, Chu Ge had just said a few words, when both Qin Ruojing and Qin Ruoying spoke up at the same time.

Regarding Qin Ruojing and Chu Ge's marriage, Qin's mother was already feeling a bit uneasy. Seeing both daughters react so strongly, she couldn't help but furrow her brow even tighter.

Suspiciously glancing at the two daughters, Qin's mother said in a serious voice, "Young Chu is talking to me, why are you two reacting so much? Stop interrupting."

Chu Ge drew his hand out from Qin Ruojing's grasp, patted her hand again, and with an apologetic smile said, "Xiao Jing, let me say it. I believe Auntie should be able to understand us."

Qin Ruojing's heart sank a bit more, but facing her mother, there was nothing more she could say at the moment. She could only give Chu Ge a complex look and sigh secretly.

Noticing the despondency in Qin Ruojing's expression, Qin's mother became even more convinced something wasn't right, "Young Chu, what's going on? Tell me."

Chu Ge nodded, "Auntie, actually Xiao Jing she..."

A single word "her," intentionally drawn out, full of hesitation in tone, made both Qin Ruojing and Qin Ruoying's hearts leap to their throats, their eyes fixed intently on Chu Ge's face.

"The reason she doesn't want to marry me for the time being is all for my own good."

Qin Ruojing was stunned. She had expected Chu Ge to expose the truth but never thought he would come up with something like this. Qin Ruoying was also puzzled, but seeing a turn for the better, she breathed a small sigh of relief.

"For your own good?" Qin's mother was even more perplexed.

Chu Ge nodded and said, "Yes, Ruojing is taking care of my pride. She doesn't want others to say I'm living off my wife, being a kept man, so she decided to postpone the wedding date."

Hearing Chu Ge say this, Qin's mother's brow eased, and both Qin Ruojing and Qin Ruoying looked visibly relieved.

"Auntie, when Ruojing and I visited you and uncle, didn't I tell you then that I've always felt unworthy of Ruojing? I want to wait until my career picks up, until I've earned the recognition of you two elders and everyone else with my abilities, before I proudly marry Ruojing."

Looking at Chu Ge's earnest and serious expression, Qin Ruojing let out a sigh of relief, yet couldn't resist the urge to pinch him hard. This guy was such a good actor, scaring everyone like that!

The same scene almost made Qin Ruoying laugh out loud, but with her mother present, she could only shrug and cough lightly.

At this moment, Qin's mother had a sudden realization and nodded in satisfaction.

"Little Chu, so that's the case. You're quite thoughtful, but there's really no need to think so much. Your auntie and uncle believe you're a responsible man. With Ruojing following you, it can't be wrong. You should still set the wedding date."

Chu Ge shook his head apologetically, "Auntie, to tell you the truth, winning Ruojing's affection is a blessing from heaven for me. Even now, when I think about the moments we met and got to know each other, it still feels like a dream. I must do my utmost to make her the happiest bride in the world."

Seeing Qin's mother about to speak again, Chu Ge hurriedly said firmly before she could, "Auntie, my career already has some scale now. I believe it won't be long before I achieve even greater success. Please give me a little more time. That way, I can get past this hurdle in my heart, and I won't let Ruojing down for her feelings toward me."

Chu Ge's gaze was clear and sincere, his voice earnest and determined. Qin's mother couldn't help feeling deeply comforted, giving a helpless smile, "Oh, you child, truly. Alright, alright, I won't push you anymore then."

Upon hearing Qin's mother say this, Qin Ruojing was overjoyed. Her previously tense nerves finally relaxed completely. She leaned back on the sofa and let out a long sigh of relief, only now realizing her palms were damp with sweat from being nervous earlier.

"Ruojing, I won't rush the marriage, but there are some things you two can't keep delaying. I'm still waiting for grandchildren."

Qin Ruojing hadn't even caught her breath when Qin's mother retargeted her focus, and Qin Ruoying laughed on the side, immediately turning Qin Ruojing's face a deep shade of red.

"Mom..."

This matter finally passed with some dodging. The few of them chatted and laughed in the room for a while, really like a happy family.

Unknowingly, it was already evening. Chu Ge went to the kitchen and prepared a table full of dishes. After dinner, Qin Ruojing went to wash the dishes, while Chu Ge and Qin Ruoying went to the spare room to tidy things up. Because of Qin's mother's arrival, this room was put to use, where she would sleep at night.

"Brother-in-law, why didn't you just tell my mom the truth?" Seizing the moment while tidying things up, Qin Ruoying glanced outside and quietly asked.

Chu Ge laughed, "Didn't you do the same? Why don't you tell me first why you didn't say anything?"

Qin Ruoying shrugged helplessly, "No matter what, she's my sister. As her younger sister, I can't really sabotage her in front of my mom, can I? I've said it, what about you?"

Chu Ge scratched his head, "Actually, I wanted to say it, but your parents have been so good to me. When it came to my lips, I just couldn't do it. If she knew the truth and got angry, I'd have no way to face your whole family."

Qin Ruoying blinked and asked again, "Really? Brother-in-law, are you sure you don't really have feelings for my sister and actually want to be with her?"

"Of course it's true. I have no inappropriate thoughts about your sister."

Qin Ruoying perked up and giggled, "Hehe, that's good, then I still have a chance."

Chu Ge shook his head helplessly and tapped Qin Ruoying's nose, "Little auntie, just one of your sisters is enough to give me a headache. Please, don't add to the chaos, okay?"

Qin Ruoying giggled and said, "How is that adding chaos? I just like you."

As she spoke, Qin Ruoying reached out and held Chu Ge's hand. At the same time, the door suddenly opened, and Qin's mother walked in.

"Ruoying, have you seen my..."

Qin's mother was about to ask Qin Ruoying something but suddenly came upon this scene, and her words trailed off halfway, leaving her speechless in shock.

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