When Chu Ge and Qin Ruojing left the house Qin Ruoying rented, it was already past seven, and the streetlights along the street had long been lit, casting a gentle glow.

There weren't many pedestrians on the street. Some clearly had just gotten off work, with looks of fatigue mixed with a hint of the joy of returning home. Others had already had dinner and were taking a leisurely walk.

A young couple each held the hand of a child about four or five years old, while a tiny Chihuahua scampered around excitedly, and a few elderly people were casually chatting together.

In short, under the soft lights, there was a scene of tranquility and harmony. Chu Ge felt that he could live a lifetime in days like these and his life would be forever peaceful.

Walking side by side on this path home, Chu Ge's fingers brushed against Qin Ruojing's hand multiple times without any reaction from her.

After a few attempts, when Chu Ge touched Qin Ruojing's delicate hand once more, he didn't let go but held it in his palm, feeling a deep sense of fulfillment spreading from the depth of his heart.

It felt as if by holding this hand, he was grasping the entire world.

This sentiment might sound a bit pretentious, but for Chu Ge at that moment, it was absolutely not an exaggeration; it was a true reflection of his inner world.

"Honey..."

"I know you didn't mean it earlier, you don't need to say more."

Chu Ge had just started to speak when Qin Ruojing interrupted, meeting his gaze with a slight smile.

Chu Ge chuckled awkwardly and shifted his gaze back to the path home. Holding hands with Qin Ruojing, upon arriving home, as Qin Ruojing changed into slippers, he couldn't help but ask, "Do you... really not mind anymore?"

"How could that be?" Qin Ruojing smiled lightly and cast a sidelong glance at Chu Ge, "I'll figure out how to deal with you later, then I'll settle the score."

Chu Ge smiled too and nodded, "Alright, but if you don't settle it in the next few days, you'll have to wait a few more days."

Qin Ruojing was slightly puzzled, "Hmm?"

Chu Ge looked apologetically at Qin Ruojing, "A friend of mine from out of town is getting married the day after tomorrow, I have to go, might come back the next day or stay a few more days, I can't say for sure now."

Qin Ruojing looked cunningly and smugly at Chu Ge, "Alright, gives me more time to plan and think about it."

Chu Ge smiled slightly, "When I return, however you want to settle it, I'm okay with it."

"Really? You promise not to back out?"

"Really, I promise not to back out." Chu Ge nodded, suddenly taking Qin Ruojing's hand again, grinning, "I've agreed to your terms. Shouldn't you fulfill your promise from this afternoon?"

Qin Ruojing's mouth curved up, "What did I promise you?"

Chu Ge lifted his lips, "Come on, you know perfectly well."

Qin Ruojing rolled her eyes at Chu Ge, "What are you talking about? I don't know anything."

"Hahaha... You really don't know?"

As they spoke, Chu Ge had already carried Qin Ruojing back to the bedroom, closing the door behind them with his heel.

Qin Ruojing couldn't pretend any longer, "I didn't promise you anything."

"Oh? Didn't you say you didn't know?" Chu Ge's smile widened, "Now you know?"

"You're so annoying..."

Qin Ruojing didn't say anything after that. When she had a chance to speak again, she whispered, "Turn off the lights."

...

Half an hour later, Chu Ge talked about arranging a job for Song Baijia, and Qin Ruojing had no objections, agreeing directly.

After all, it was Chu Ge's decision, and as his wife, she felt she should support him. Besides, she had tasted Song Baijia's cooking, and it was certainly beneficial for Chu Ge to bring in such a chef for Tianjiao Group's dining business.

After discussing Song Baijia, Chu Ge suggested that Qin Ruojing stay at Qin Ruoying's place for a few days, using the excuse that he was worried she'd be bored at home alone while he was away.

Chu Ge had thought Qin Ruojing might refuse or suggest having Qin Ruoying stay with her instead, but to his surprise, Qin Ruojing agreed rather straightforwardly.

Curious, Chu Ge asked why, and learned that Qin Ruojing wanted to accompany her sister to help her adapt to the new environment.

The next day, as usual, Chu Ge prepared a simple yet tasty breakfast, watched Qin Ruojing put on her work makeup, and head out to the Tianjiao Building.

Once the house was empty, he suddenly felt a bit empty inside, tempted to smoke. However, when he took out a pack from the drawer, opened it, and put a cigarette in his mouth, he put it back into the pack.

Sitting on the sofa in a daze for a while, Chu Ge carefully tidied up the room. Two hours passed, and he looked at the bright and clean room, inexplicably smiled and shook his head for no apparent reason.

Turning to look at the sun that had already risen high outside the window, Chu Ge put on a set of casual clothes that were convenient for movement, picked up his handbag, turned around, and left the room.

The sun was great today, with a temperature of nearly thirty degrees. The sunlight felt warm on the body, and the gentle breeze made it not too hot.

In September, it was the time when the autumn tiger was in power. It wouldn't be long before this comfortable weather would probably disappear.

With both hands in the pockets of his jeans, Chu Ge strolled onto the street, casually glancing around and reminiscing about everything that had happened since he returned to Lidu City, his lips curling slightly.

Unknowingly, he had been back for quite some time, and so many things had already happened...

After walking for more than twenty minutes, Chu Ge entered a community and arrived at Enlightenment Kindergarten, the place where Qin Ruoying had applied to become a kindergarten teacher.

The scale of Enlightenment Kindergarten was decent. It was a three-story storefront with a courtyard of several dozen square meters, equipped with children's slides and various playthings for kids, surrounded by colorful hard plastic child safety railings.

Chu Ge arrived at just the right time; it was the children's playtime. From afar, he could see a group of children chattering and jumping around. Qin Ruoying was beside a young female teacher, looking earnest and eager to learn, not ashamed to ask questions, occasionally showing a very ladylike smile and gently nodding her head.

Chu Ge didn't get too close to the kindergarten. He just wanted to see Qin Ruoying's work environment without letting her know he had come.

The children were so adorable, each with such fair skin, and those little faces were as tender as shelled boiled eggs, and their smiles were so pure and innocent.

Several children seemed to ask the young female teacher a childish question. The teacher first looked speechless, then couldn't help but laugh uncontrollably.

Those children blinked, evidently unaware of what was so funny about their question. After a few seconds of confusion, they too started laughing along with the teacher.

Watching them, Chu Ge couldn't help but laugh as well, a pure laugh as innocent as a child's.

"By this time next year, I might have my own child too. I wonder if it will be a boy or a girl, and whether they will look more like me or more like Qin Ruojing?"

Smiling and pondering, Chu Ge quietly left the kindergarten.

Chu Ge walked for a long time on the bustling street, glancing from afar at Encounter Bar, looked at the Xinghe Police Station where Mu Lingshan had been, looked at Tianjiao Building, glanced at the Third High School, looked at Roman Holiday Nightclub, looked at Tianqing Company, looked at Lidu University...

The more he wanted time to slow down, the faster it seemed to pass. Unknowingly, it was already past four in the afternoon, and by this time, Chu Ge had reached the long-distance bus station in Lidu City.

Buying a ticket to Jiangyun City, the provincial capital, Chu Ge boarded a King Long bus and dialed Qin Ruojing's number. The phone rang for a long time before it was answered,

"Honey, are you busy?"

"Yeah, I'm a bit busy, what's up?"

"Not much, just wanted to let you know I'm leaving now."

Qin Ruojing seemed to pause for a moment, then asked, "Leaving? Going where?"

Chu Ge rubbed his forehead in frustration, "Didn't I tell you yesterday? A friend of mine is getting married tomorrow."

"Oh, right."

Chu Ge waited a few seconds, but Qin Ruojing said nothing more, and he heard the sound of a mouse and keyboard being used, guessing she was probably looking at some report or something.

Imagining Qin Ruojing's intense focus as a workaholic, Chu Ge felt a little helpless.

"Okay, you get back to work, just thought I'd inform you."

"Alright, when you've set a return date, give me a call. That's it for now."

Chu Ge felt even more speechless. While he didn't want Qin Ruojing to worry, which is why he hid everything from her, wasn't she a bit too unconcerned about him?

At least say something like "Be careful on the road, stay safe," or joke with a "Don't do anything crazy out there."

Unfortunately, just as Chu Ge was about to tease Qin Ruojing, she hung up first. Hearing the "beep beep" on the other end, Chu Ge rolled his eyes, put the phone away with a hint of disinterest, leaned back on the bus seat, and feigned sleep.

Originally quite upset, after pretending to nap for a while, Chu Ge's mood gradually improved, and a self-deprecating or perhaps amused smile crept onto his lips.

For someone like the "Overlord" Chu Ge, to actually have such trivial pettiness?

It seems... marriage and family truly have a magical power.

Unconsciously, Chu Ge thought of an old song and began to hum it softly.

"It's so good to feel at home, ignoring worldly troubles, soaking the mask of the whole day, the brain tired from work in hot water, letting every cell forget worries. My home is my castle, every brick created with love, the smiles of my family are my treasure, and only when home do I realize my true importance..."

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