Chu Ge hesitated for a moment, still feeling that a hug might not be appropriate, and said with a smile, "Let's skip the hug."

Xia Feifei and Mo Xiaoran were both taken aback, not expecting that even such a small request would be turned down by Chu Ge.

Then, Chu Ge said, "Let's just shake hands."

When Chu Ge extended his right hand to Xia Feifei, both Xia Feifei and Mo Xiaoran came back to their senses. It was Xia Feifei who first smiled and also extended her right hand.

As their hands met, Chu Ge suddenly felt one of Xia Feifei's fingers move in his palm, tracing a path that was unmistakably a heart shape.

After finishing that heart, Xia Feifei ended the handshake, her expression unchanged from before, as if it truly was just a ceremonial handshake and she hadn't done anything else.

Xia Feifei didn't say much, and Chu Ge certainly wasn't going to say more; he just felt a bit helpless inside.

Chu Ge then turned his gaze toward Mo Xiaoran, smiling lightly as he extended his right hand to her as well.

After all, he had shaken hands with Xia Feifei, and it would seem unfair not to shake hands with Mo Xiaoran, which simply wouldn't be reasonable.

And in such matters, as a man, he couldn't possibly make Mo Xiaoran, a woman, initiate.

Seeing Chu Ge extend his right hand toward her with a smile, a touch of gratitude and emotion appeared on Mo Xiaoran's gentle face.

Her lips moved slightly, but Mo Xiaoran ultimately said nothing and shook hands with Chu Ge, a strand of her jet-black hair brushing against Chu Ge's cheek.

Chu Ge thought this time it was bound to be a very straightforward handshake, but he suddenly noticed that Mo Xiaoran's fingers also began to move in his palm.

The trajectory drawn by Mo Xiaoran's fingers was exactly the same as Xia Feifei's, forming a heart shape.

Chu Ge felt conflicted, very conflicted, extremely conflicted.

If Xia Feifei's gesture was unexpected yet somewhat understandable, Mo Xiaoran's similar little move was completely unforeseen for him.

Could it be that the two of them had discussed this beforehand? Probably... not possible, right?

As their hands parted, Chu Ge carried the warmth left by the fingers of the two girls in his palm and a heart full of helplessness as he went downstairs and got into Qin Ruojing's Audi A8.

After waiting only a few minutes, Qin Ruojing got into the car, "Let's go, Papas Hotel."

Papas Hotel, Chu Ge had been there several times, so he responded and drove there with ease.

Along the way, Qin Ruojing seemed very tense, her breathing irregular, with her fingers interlaced and resting on her lap, unconsciously applying pressure to the point where her knuckles turned slightly white.

Noticing Qin Ruojing's anxiety, Chu Ge couldn't help but smile at her, "Chairwoman, if I were you, I would show my most confident and graceful side, only then can you win more of Ms. He's favor and goodwill, don't you think?"

Qin Ruojing took a deep breath, "I know that, but the thought of meeting her just makes it impossible not to be nervous."

Chu Ge smiled and teased, "Chairwoman, this isn't like you at all. The Qin Ruojing I know is a heroine who wouldn't blink even if Mount Tai collapsed in front of her."

Qin Ruojing was finally amused by Chu Ge's teasing, and a slight hint of amusement appeared on her face.

"Easy for you to say. I'm just a little local business owner, while Ms. He is a prominent figure internationally. My accomplishments are nothing compared to hers, and besides, I need her help now. How can I not be nervous?"

Chu Ge shook his head, "In my view, there's really no difference between the two of you. Whether it's you or her, you've both earned enough money to spend a lifetime, so just treat her as a business partner who's on equal footing with you, and relax a bit."

Hearing Chu Ge equate her with He Qing, Qin Ruojing was completely amused this time, and her anxious mood relaxed considerably.

"You really dare say that. Let's see if you can still be this relaxed when you get up close with Ms. He later on."

Chu Ge smiled slightly, not continuing the conversation, and focused on driving. After a month of being a 24/7 personal bodyguard, it seemed that any closer was really impossible.

Before long, Chu Ge pulled up in front of Papas Hotel. Qin Ruojing went inside while he waited in the car.

After a short while, Qin Ruojing came out with He Qing.

Besides the two of them, there were also three of He Qing's bodyguards, two men and one woman, all of whom Chu Ge had noticed at the previous party, with eyes that were reserved yet sharp, highly focused, seemingly inconspicuous but definitely experts among experts.

Through the car window, Chu Ge watched a few people approach. To his surprise, even though he had purposely stayed in the car to avoid direct contact with He Qing, she walked with Qin Ruojing to the car.

One of He Qing's bodyguards opened the right rear door, glanced around, nodded to He Qing, and then stood aside, making a protective gesture with his right hand as if worried she might hit her head, looking quite deferential.

Immediately after, amidst Chu Ge's inner speechlessness, He Qing slightly bent down and stepped into the rear leadership seat. Then, Qin Ruojing opened the rear door on the other side and also got in.

"Miss He, aren't you going to have your bodyguards follow? Your safety..." Qin Ruojing looked at the bodyguards standing by the car, her face visibly filled with nervousness and concern.

He Qing smiled slightly, "Is Lidu City's security that bad?"

Qin Ruojing hurriedly shook her head, "Of course not."

He Qing glanced intentionally or unintentionally at Chu Ge, "Then let's leave it at that. Besides... don't you already have a driver here? Since he has earned Miss Qin's favor and trust, I believe if any trouble arises, he should be able to handle it, right?"

Qin Ruojing's expression froze; she glanced at Chu Ge. She had personally witnessed Chu Ge in action at a mall in Kyoto before, but the guys Chu Ge took down seemed to be just showy without much skill, utterly incapable of resistance.

However, at this moment, this concerned He Qing's safety, and Qin Ruojing truly had no confidence in her heart.

Unlike Qin Ruojing's nervousness, Chu Ge felt a slight sense of relief.

Whether yesterday or now, He Qing faced him twice without showing any obvious change in expression, nor did she expose his former identity. Although Chu Ge couldn't figure out He Qing's purpose in doing so, it suited him just fine.

Since he would eventually have to face He Qing alone, Chu Ge simply turned his head, smiled, and with a touch of probing, said, "Miss He, I'm not that capable, but if we encounter some minor troubles, I can still handle them. Should we head straight to Tianjiao Film and Television, or?"

Upon hearing Chu Ge's words, Qin Ruojing felt utterly speechless, somewhat regretting having brought Chu Ge along.

Qin Ruojing couldn't understand how Chu Ge could be so bold. Did he not feel any pressure in front of Miss He? Didn't he realize that in this situation, he wasn't even entitled to speak?

Furthermore, he dared to boast so grandly in front of Miss He—wasn't this simply too ridiculous?

Qin Ruojing's heart leapt into her throat, her eyes nervously observing He Qing's expression. Seeing no displeasure on her exquisite face, she slightly relaxed.

Unbeknownst to Qin Ruojing, He Qing also felt quite speechless inside and even found it a bit amusing.

Chu Ge not that capable? Only able to solve minor troubles? What a joke!

As for Chu Ge's capabilities, she was well-qualified to speak. The moments shared with Chu Ge were nothing less than thrilling.

If even "Tyrant" Chu Ge wasn't capable, then there might truly be no capable people in the world.

After a slight contemplation, He Qing's smile blossomed, "It's rare for me to visit Lidu City. Let's not rush to Tianjiao Film and Television. Let's take a casual stroll and enjoy this city."

Upon hearing He Qing say this, Qin Ruojing couldn't help but feel a mix of relief and gratitude.

Fortunately, she had anticipated this possibility last night and made timely preparations. Otherwise, she would be even more flustered now.

"Since Miss He is so interested, why don't we visit Longyun Mountain Film and Television City? It still retains the look of the Republican period and is a landmark cultural heritage of Lidu City. Even Director Xiao Gang has brought crews there to shoot films."

He Qing showed great interest in Qin Ruojing's suggestion and nodded slightly, "When in Rome, let's go have a look."

With the destination decided, Chu Ge started the car and drove toward Longyun Mountain Film and Television City.

All along the way, Qin Ruojing acted like the most dutiful tour guide, seriously explaining the customs, landscapes, and anecdotes of Lidu City to He Qing. He Qing maintained a smile, seemingly very interested in what Qin Ruojing was saying.

But with his keen senses, Chu Ge didn't feel that was entirely the case.

More than the stories Qin Ruojing was narrating, He Qing seemed more interested in him. Her eyes would drift over, detached and close, from time to time. Whenever he paid a bit more attention, they would drift away.

This happened once or twice, but when it happened more often, Chu Ge couldn't help but feel as if He Qing had her eyes on him, and he secretly tried to fathom her thoughts.

Unfortunately, as the saying goes, a woman's heart is like a needle at the bottom of the sea. Sometimes, Chu Ge couldn't even guess the thoughts of the women around him, let alone someone as enigmatic as He Qing.

Longyun Mountain Film and Television City was not inside Lidu City. Chu Ge drove onto the national highway and kept driving for over twenty minutes before reaching the place.

During this entire drive, besides the unsettling feeling from He Qing's gaze, Chu Ge also noticed one thing: a Buick business vehicle persistently followed at a distance behind Qin Ruojing's Audi A8, like a shadow trailing along.

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