If it were under different circumstances, when hearing Qin Ruojing speak so gracefully and treating Song Baijia with such courtesy, Chu Ge would definitely be overjoyed, feeling immensely proud.

However, because Qin Ruojing saw his phonebook and Song Baijia initially seemed to say something inappropriate, Chu Ge now couldn't quite feel happy, pondering Qin Ruojing's possible reactions later, even the sumptuous dishes he'd prepared felt tasteless.

After exchanging a few more words with Song Baijia, Qin Ruojing ended the call and handed the phone back to Chu Ge. Chu Ge thought Qin Ruojing would question him about something, but she didn't. She continued eating as if nothing had happened.

This feeling was utterly exasperating for Chu Ge; it was even more uncomfortable than being interrogated by the police at the station. He wanted to explain or cover up, but Qin Ruojing didn't give him the opportunity.

Chu Ge pondered, judging by this, Qin Ruojing was planning to settle the score with him when they were alone? Could she really keep her cool like this?

Absentmindedly picking at his food, Chu Ge finally endured until the meal ended, only to see Qin Ruojing elegantly wipe her mouth with a napkin, flash him a charming smile and say, "Honey, I'm really exhausted from taking photos today. Those dishes... I'll leave to you?"

Chu Ge was speechless internally. Qin Ruojing was pulling this trick again. When the two sisters came back from taking photos, they looked so refreshed and lively. Tired, my foot!

However, being on rocky ground, what could Chu Ge really say? Even though the pile of plates and bowls was quite dizzying, all he could do was nod in agreement.

"Brother-in-law, I'll help you clear the table."

Just as Qin Ruoying was about to reach out to help, Qin Ruojing smiled at her, "Xiao Ying, you're worn out today too. Let your brother-in-law handle it. Come, let's go into the room and chat for a bit."

With that, Qin Ruojing pulled Qin Ruoying back into the bedroom and closed the door behind her.

Chu Ge's lips twitched, feeling even more speechless. He had the urge to call Song Baijia to ask what on earth happened earlier, but after some thought, he decided against it.

Most likely, Song Baijia probably mentioned something about those South Koreans. Asking or not asking wouldn't make a difference.

After dealing with the leftovers and putting the pile of dishes into the kitchen, Chu Ge, feeling exasperated, started washing the dishes. As he scrubbed, a self-mocking smile appeared on his face.

In retrospect, he found it quite amusing. Before getting married, he never imagined his post-marital life would be like this. Was he heading towards becoming a henpecked husband?

If such a thing were known by those around him back in the day, wouldn't they laugh their heads off?

Funny or not, Chu Ge didn't see anything wrong with it. Being a henpecked husband was actually fine; after all, Qin Ruojing treated him so well, and he indeed owed her a lot. He should be content.

If one was in the wrong but still acted arrogantly with their wife, that wasn't being a man; that was being a scumbag. Although Chu Ge never thought of himself as a good person, he hadn't reached that level of depravity.

After washing that huge pile of dishes, Chu Ge rinsed his hands, sat on the living room sofa for a while, and pondered how to respond to potential questions from Qin Ruojing. Just then, he saw Qin Ruoying coming out of the bedroom.

Chu Ge was only able to distinguish that it was Qin Ruoying because the styles of pajamas the sisters changed into at home were different.

Lowering his voice, Chu Ge waved to Qin Ruoying, "Xiao Ying, come here..."

Qin Ruoying paused her steps, glanced back at her sister's bedroom, looked at Chu Ge, hesitated a moment, and then walked over.

"Xiao Ying, what did your sister just say to you?"

"She... didn't say anything." Qin Ruoying's eyes wandered, giving Chu Ge only a brief look before averting her gaze.

Always lively and straightforward, Qin Ruoying's hesitant speech made Chu Ge doubt that Qin Ruojing hadn't said anything. But before he could speak further, Qin Ruoying hastily left a sentence and headed towards the bedroom she usually stayed in.

"Brother-in-law, I'm a bit tired. I'll head back to my room first."

Watching Qin Ruoying's hurried departing figure, Chu Ge grew even more curious. What on earth were these sisters playing at with him?

Just as he was pondering this, Qin Ruoying, who had reached the bedroom door, suddenly stopped, looked back at him, her pretty face full of hesitation.

Chu Ge became more perplexed, couldn't help but ask, "Xiao Ying, what's wrong?"

"No, nothing." As soon as Chu Ge spoke, Qin Ruoying, like a startled rabbit, quickly averted her eyes and dashed into the bedroom.

Chu Ge scratched his head, sat back on the sofa to muse for a while longer, then got up and returned to the bedroom he shared with Qin Ruojing.

Qin Ruojing was leaning against the headboard, eyes focused on the laptop in front of her. Seeing Chu Ge enter, she glanced sideways and gave a slight smile, "Done washing the dishes?"

"Mm." Chu Ge awkwardly agreed, sitting down next to Qin Ruojing on the bed, ready to "accept interrogation" and "come clean."

Once again, Chu Ge miscalculated. He waited and waited, yet Qin Ruojing didn't seem to have any intention of speaking. Her eyes were focused on the computer screen with company-related stuff, as if she had completely forgotten about his existence.

After waiting for nearly half an hour, Chu Ge finally couldn't hold back anymore, "Hon..."

Just as he started to speak, Qin Ruojing waved her hand, "Whatever you want to say, wait until I finish looking at these things."

Chu Ge felt speechless inside, but he still swallowed his words and continued to wait on the side.

Waiting once again for a long period, Qin Ruojing was still focused on the computer screen, occasionally tapping the keyboard and touching the trackpad, not saying a word to Chu Ge at all.

The more Qin Ruojing acted this way, the more awkward Chu Ge felt all over. The feeling was sheer torture. He tried several times to say something but was interrupted by Qin Ruojing each time.

When Qin Ruojing interrupted him once again, he couldn't bear it any longer and grabbed her hand just about to hit the trackpad, "Babe, if you have something to ask, just ask, don't give me the cold shoulder, okay?"

Qin Ruojing looked at Chu Ge puzzled, "Cold shoulder? Why would I give you the cold shoulder?"

"I..."

Being asked like this by Qin Ruojing, Chu Ge was momentarily at a loss for words. There were more than one or two things worth Qin Ruojing being cold to him about, and he didn't know where to start.

Besides, it's said that a woman's heart is like a needle at the bottom of the sea, who knew what Qin Ruojing was most upset about? If he didn't hit the nail on the head, wouldn't he be adding fuel to the fire?

Seeing Chu Ge silence, Qin Ruojing gave him an amused look.

"See, I asked you to speak, and now you're not saying anything. Isn't this ridiculous? Today's a great day for taking our wedding photos, I could not be happier, what's there to be cold shouldered about?"

Chu Ge thought to himself, you must be kidding, as if you mean it. If you weren't upset, how could you ignore me for so long?

"Okay, stop overthinking. Isn't it because I have to use today and tomorrow to take wedding photos, so I have to deal with my work now. Well, since you've interrupted me, I have something to discuss with you."

Hearing Qin Ruojing say this, Chu Ge immediately nodded, "Go ahead."

Having held it in for so long really wore down Chu Ge. He decided he would agree to whatever Qin Ruojing said, answer whatever she asked truthfully. He really didn't want her to be upset about anything.

Qin Ruojing patted Chu Ge's hand and smiled gently, "I probably won't sleep until very late tonight, as you know my working state, you'll be bored staying by my side. Do you think you could... sleep in another room?"

Chu Ge was stunned; he imagined many possibilities of what Qin Ruojing might say, but her words completely caught him off guard.

"Another room? Where to?"

Chu Ge asked, somewhat confused, only to see Qin Ruojing roll her eyes at him, "What do you think? Still playing dumb with me?"

"You mean..." Chu Ge suddenly widened his eyes, swallowed, hesitated for a moment, and finally finished his sentence, "Go to your sister's room?"

Qin Ruojing nodded generously, giving a teasing yet helpless smile, "I seem to remember... I held a family meeting specifically about the relationship between the three of us yesterday. Haven't you forgotten all the contents of the meeting, have you?"

Chu Ge broke into a sweat, after all this time, Qin Ruojing really meant this. No wonder Qin Ruoying's reaction was so strange earlier; now it all made sense with Qin Ruojing's words.

Chu Ge rubbed his nose, embarrassingly saying in a low voice, "This... doesn't seem right, does it?"

"Alright, stop acting modest after getting a bargain. My sister is committed to being with you. If you keep leaving her hanging, what's the point?"

Chu Ge was left speechless, he wasn't unaware of these things, just really couldn't get over himself. Since last night until now, he hadn't had any chance to discuss these matters alone with Qin Ruoying.

Qin Ruojing continued, "Especially after what happened between the two of you last night, don't you think you should spend more time with her? If you don't care about her feelings, I, as her sister, have to care about her feelings."

Chu Ge looked at Qin Ruojing conflicted, "Then... what about you?"

"Didn't I say I need to work?" Qin Ruojing patted his hand again, "Alright, just go over. You staying here will only delay my work. I'm not being whiny, so you stop being whiny too."

With Qin Ruojing saying it like this, Chu Ge really had nothing more to say. He gave a shy smile and finally nodded.