Upon hearing Qin Ruojing say this, Boss Shi finally relaxed, his mood brightening. So, this was the case.

Boss Shi chuckled, "Miss Qin, you're right. It's my bad for being so shallow. Someone as naturally beautiful as Miss Qin, even without makeup, is definitely breathtaking."

His words were partly flattering but mostly sincere. Nowadays, many women look like goddesses with makeup, but without it, they look a mess. However, with Qin Ruojing's looks and aura, she deserved her confidence.

Qin Ruojing sat serenely on the European-style fabric sofa, nodded slightly in acknowledgment, and said with a smile, "Thank you," then turned her attention back to the album in her hands, browsing elegantly and attentively.

Boss Shi turned to look at Chu Ge, "Mr. Chu, you're really fortunate and capable. You're about to tie the knot with the most beautiful Miss Qin in the Lidu Business Community. I sincerely congratulate you. If there's an opportunity, you must share your experience of pursuing Miss Qin with me."

Chu Ge felt a bit awkward internally; when did he ever pursue Qin Ruojing? Clearly, it was Qin Ruojing pursuing him!

Of course, he couldn't say that aloud—wouldn't that be taking advantage without showing gratitude?

Chu Ge was just about to say some polite words to brush it off, when Qin Ruojing looked up, smiled lightly at Boss Shi, and said, "Boss Shi, it's no use asking him. He doesn't have any experiences to share."

Boss Shi was stunned, unsure how to respond, "Uh... uh?"

Qin Ruojing deliberately paused for a few seconds, looked warmly at Chu Ge, and then said to Boss Shi with a smile, "Actually, we're together now because I pursued him. It's nothing to be embarrassed about, Boss Shi; I went to great lengths."

Upon hearing Qin Ruojing say this, Boss Shi was completely dumbfounded. Whoa! Really?

Such an outstanding woman like Qin Ruojing took the initiative to pursue Chu Ge? Is this a joke?

Chu Ge was also quite surprised, not expecting Qin Ruojing to admit it outright.

While he was a bit dumbfounded, Qin Ruojing affectionately leaned on him, wrapping her arm around his, looking every bit the happy little woman.

Boss Shi's mouth twitched, and his expression became quite colorful for a moment. After a while, he awkwardly smiled, "Sorry, I lost my composure. It seems... I have a lot to learn from Mr. Chu."

Qin Ruojing gave a teasing smile. Although she spoke, her expression clearly said, "Some things you just can't learn."

"Mr. Chu, even though I just said it, I have to repeat it: you're truly lucky."

If Boss Shi's earlier words had a touch of politeness, this time they were entirely heartfelt.

"Yes, I think so too." Chu Ge nodded at Boss Shi, feeling warmth in his heart from Qin Ruojing's gentleness beside him.

Some things Boss Shi might not understand, but how could Chu Ge not know? Qin Ruojing treated him so well.

Just now, her reason for wanting to capture the most genuine side in wedding photos sounded reasonable but wasn't the real reason at all.

Which woman in the world doesn't love beauty? How could Qin Ruojing be an exception?

Even if she shines without makeup, having a talented makeup artist touch her up definitely enhances her beauty. She chose not to use the studio's makeup artist purely because of her plan, all for his sake.

While Chu Ge was contemplating, Qin Ruojing said to Boss Shi, "Boss Shi, if you're busy, you don't need to accompany us personally. We'll need some time to look through the albums."

Running such a large studio in Lidu, Boss Shi obviously wasn't a fool. He knew that Qin Ruojing found his presence inconvenient, so he promptly replied, "Then I'll excuse myself. There's a call bell here, and if Miss Qin needs anything, my secretary will come over immediately."

With that, Boss Shi smiled apologetically, got up, and left, gently closing the room door, leaving only the Qin sisters and Chu Ge in the VIP room.

A few seconds after Boss Shi left the room, Qin Ruojing turned to her sister, put on a stern face, and said, "Xiao Ying, what was up with you just now?"

"Huh? What did I do?" Qin Ruoying feigned ignorance, her eyebrows raised in confusion.

Qin Ruojing glared at her sister, "Still pretending? Let me remind you once more: if you can't promise not to mess around, we won't take this wedding photo today."

Qin Ruoying stuck her tongue out sheepishly, "Come on, I was just joking. Besides, someone actually needs to believe it, right? Who'd have thought this wedding photo would indeed be the three of us together?"

"It's not about a thousand times, just that one in a thousand chance. Let me ask you, can you promise to follow my arrangements?"

Seeing Qin Ruojing so serious, even though Qin Ruoying felt she was making a mountain out of a molehill, she still nodded honestly, "Yes, I can."

Qin Ruojing squinted her eyes, "Really?"

"Oh my, really, you can rest assured." Qin Ruoying helplessly promised again and, seeing Qin Ruojing's gaze still full of doubt, turned her head to Chu Ge for help, "Brother-in-law, tell me, am I that unreliable?"

Chu Ge chuckled, his expression clearly giving an affirmative answer, but he didn't continue on this topic. Instead, he took Qin Ruojing's hand and gently asked, "Wife, why did you say that just now?"

Although Chu Ge didn't specify what, Qin Ruojing knew exactly what he meant and smiled faintly, "What I said was the truth."

Chu Ge wasn't about to let Qin Ruojing off the hook so easily, he continued, "I know it's the truth, but did you really have to say it out loud? Doesn't that hurt your dignity?"

Qin Ruojing shook her head with a smile, "You are my husband, the man of the house, so in front of others, I must first ensure your dignity."

Although Qin Ruojing spoke lightly, Chu Ge felt a warm rush of emotion in his heart. For such a proud person like Qin Ruojing to go to such lengths for him, what more could a husband ask for?

"Wife..."

Chu Ge wanted to say more, but Qin Ruojing laughed and patted his hand, "Alright, consider it your reward for earning five million. Just don't complain that the reward is stingy."

Chu Ge held Qin Ruojing's hand sincerely, "How could it be stingy? There's no better reward."

"Ugh... You two, enough already, I'm getting goosebumps all over."

Qin Ruoying dramatically shivered, gesturing on her arm, "When did you two become so mushy? I can't take it, ahhh, I can't stand it."

Chu Ge and Qin Ruojing glanced at Qin Ruoying, then shared a smile. Qin Ruojing's cheeks reddened slightly, she coughed, lowered her head, and continued to look through the sample book.

Although Chu Ge felt like a sidekick in the wedding photo shoot, more like a prop, given Qin Ruojing and Qin Ruoying's care for him, he patiently sat with them, occasionally offering his own thoughts.

After a while, Chu Ge's phone rang. Glancing at the number, he saw it was Guan Peng, the head of the Xinghe Police Station.

Guan Peng calling him could only be about those South Koreans. Chu Ge apologetically smiled at Qin Ruojing and Qin Ruoying, stood up from the sofa.

Seeing Chu Ge about to leave, Qin Ruoying pouted unhappily, "Brother-in-law, whose call is it that you need to take it in private?"

Chu Ge felt a bit awkward but still stepped out. Behind him, Qin Ruoying's murmuring voice came through, "Good things don't keep secrets, secrets hide nothing good. Sis, look at your brother-in-law, aren't you going to control him?"

Hearing this, Chu Ge subconsciously slowed his steps, wanting to hear how Qin Ruojing would respond, but the result disappointed him. Qin Ruojing didn't respond to Qin Ruoying's teasing at all.

Feeling speechless, Chu Ge glanced back at Qin Ruojing on his way out. She was focused on the sample book, elegantly sipping her coffee, placing the cup gently back on the saucer, as if she hadn't heard her sister at all, leaving him guessing what she might be thinking.

Closing the door behind him, Chu Ge answered the call, and after some pleasantries, Guan Peng got straight to the point.

"Brother Chu, regarding those South Koreans, within my reach, I've got most things figured out. I inquired some last night and checked some more this morning, so I'm only calling you now. Don't blame your brother for reaching out late."

Guan Peng didn't overpromise, emphasizing "within my reach," as he couldn't guarantee he knew everything there was to know.

"Haha, Brother Guan is willing to help me out, I'm already too grateful to find fault. I'd be so ungrateful otherwise."

Guan Peng rolled his eyes on the other end, thinking, your reputation in the Lidu police community is already so bad, why would you think you're anything special? If it weren't for offending a troublemaker like you, no amount of money would make me deal with you!

Of course, these thoughts remained in his head, he certainly couldn't say them aloud.

"Brother Chu, you're quite the gentleman. Haha, forgive your elder brother for overthinking. Those South Koreans just arrived in Lidu a few days ago. I couldn't find out what they were doing before, but after arriving, they quickly joined a company called Zhiling Headhunting. They're all employees there now, and the ones who picked them up yesterday work for this company too."

Chu Ge's eyebrows slightly furrowed, "Zhiling Headhunting Company?"