Since it is crowned with the name of a city, Longyun Mountain Film and Television City naturally occupies a vast area, with a total of 250,000 square meters, divided into five scenic areas: the Great City Gate Tower, Pijia Village, Longyun Temple, Weihu Hall of Justice, and Tiger Head Town.

As Qin Ruojing introduced, the three had already driven past the not-so-majestic, but still imposing Great City Gate Tower. He Qing glanced at the overall scenery from afar and suggested that they visit Longyun Temple.

Qin Ruojing naturally agreed to He Qing's suggestion, feeling much more at ease.

After all, a temple is a place where deities are worshipped, and most people who come here do so with a pious heart. In front of the deities, one would rarely commit any wrongdoing, so theoretically, it should be safer compared to the other scenic areas.

Longyun Temple is built on the top of a small mountain. The once difficult mountain paths have long been repaired, with two main routes leading up the mountain. One is a wide asphalt road for vehicles, and the other is a gently sloping stone staircase made of bluestone.

Sitting in the car, He Qing looked at the two roads and suggested, "Miss Qin, since we're here to worship, let's walk up the mountain. The hustle and bustle of the world disrupts the tranquility of the Buddhist sanctuary, which isn't good. What do you think?"

To hear He Qing speak is indeed a pleasant experience. With her status, she didn't need to be so polite to Qin Ruojing, yet she used a tone of inquiry and discussion, expressing her own idea while also making Qin Ruojing feel respected.

Qin Ruojing, of course, had no objections, smiled and nodded, "Let's go with Miss He's suggestion."

Chu Ge found a place to park the car, and together with He Qing, got out first. He took a hiking backpack from the trunk loaded with a few bottles of water and a few bags of biscuits. After waiting for a while, Qin Ruojing changed into her specially brought casual clothes in the car, and the three of them started up the stone stairs leading to the mountaintop.

It wasn't that Chu Ge particularly wanted to follow them, but considering the safety of Qin Ruojing and He Qing, he couldn't not follow.

After all, due to yesterday's banquet, the news of He Qing coming to Lidu City had already spread thoroughly among the upper echelons of the city. How could someone like her not draw attention?

Moreover, not too far behind them was a "tail" that had been following constantly, which Chu Ge didn't yet know whether was friend or foe.

It was a time of clear sky, with bright sunshine spreading over the earth, illuminating the neatly trimmed maple and plane trees on either side of the stone steps, leaving speckled light and shadows on the ground. The air carried the mountain's unique freshness, creating a beautiful scene that was truly delightful and refreshing.

Of course, if it weren't for the few tails who got out of the Buick business car following them, the picture would be even more beautiful.

He Qing and Qin Ruojing walked up unhurriedly, occasionally exchanging a few words, creating a harmonious atmosphere. After about five or six minutes, Chu Ge heard He Qing utter a sentiment.

"It's been so long since I last hiked a mountain. This feeling truly resembles that line of poetry: 'Stopping the car to admire the maple woods at dusk, the frosted leaves redder than February flowers.' It's a pity the maple leaves aren't red yet, which is a bit regrettable."

If these words came from someone else, they might seem pretentious, but from He Qing's mouth, they seemed very elegant. After all, her appearance and temperament were already as beautiful as poetry.

Qin Ruojing smiled and nodded, "If Miss He likes the scenery here, why not come back for another climb when the maple leaves turn red? I just wonder if I'll still have the honor by then."

"A few months isn't too long; I suppose it shouldn't be too much of an issue."

Hearing He Qing say this, Qin Ruojing couldn't help but feel her heart race a bit, secretly wondering whether He Qing's seemingly casual remark was a form of affirmation, and whether it indicated that He Qing was already considering working with her.

Unlike Qin Ruojing, who was concerned about business matters, Chu Ge was thinking about the few lines of poetry He Qing said earlier, finding it somewhat amusing. Isn't it just climbing a mountain? Does it need to be so elegant with ancient poetry coming out?

Thinking about it, Chu Ge recalled two lines that didn't relate at all but were particularly rhythmic and had no sense of discord when put together.

"There's a road to heaven you don't take, the sea of knowledge is endless, bitterly rowing the boat."

Thinking back to his school days, some subjects were truly a torment, like math, where seeing the teacher alone made him want to sleep.

As Chu Ge was amusing himself with these thoughts, He Qing suddenly stopped, turned back, and gave him a slight smile, which made him feel a bit guilty, fearing that He Qing might suddenly act like they already knew each other or say something he didn't want Qin Ruojing to hear.

"Can you get me a bottle of water?"

Chu Ge nodded, immediately took out two bottles of water from the bag, handing one to He Qing and the other to Qin Ruojing.

He knew He Qing's physical condition was quite good, and if even she was a bit thirsty, then Qin Ruojing, the CEO who sat in the office every day, certainly needed it even more.

He Qing elegantly said "Thank you," opened the bottle cap, took a sip, and then naturally looked at Qin Ruojing, smiling, "Miss Qin, I still don't know this gentleman's name. If I'm not mistaken, this gentleman should be your boyfriend, right? I'm sorry for making him carry the water for so long."

"Miss He, you misunderstood. He's my driver; his name is Chu Ge."

Qin Ruojing quickly explained, finding it quite amusing in her heart. Did she and Chu Ge really look so much like a couple? Yesterday, Tong Yaqi had misunderstood, but even today, He Qing was saying the same thing.

He Qing certainly knew the relationship between Chu Ge and Qin Ruojing. The reason she asked was simply to observe Qin Ruojing's expression, testing if she had any interest in Chu Ge.

Feigning an apologetic expression, He Qing added, "I'm really sorry about that. Seeing you two look like such a perfect couple—Ms. Qin, talented and beautiful, and Mr. Chu, so impressive—I actually thought you were a couple."

"Miss He, actually, I don't have a boyfriend right now. I'm always busy, and I haven't found the right one."

Qin Ruojing said this, but felt a bit speechless inside. Chu Ge, impressive? Obviously, He Qing hadn't seen him usually being all laid-back and carefree, right?

However, overall, she was quite happy. Regardless of whether He Qing genuinely praised Chu Ge, she felt quite proud.

He Qing nodded in agreement, "Yes, same here. I used to be busy every day and never had a real relationship. If I can't get married soon, I'm afraid in a few years, no one will want me."

"Miss He, you're too modest. You're our nation's number one beauty, thriving in your prime. No matter how many years pass, you will only grow more dazzling."

He Qing smiled noncommittally, while Chu Ge secretly rolled his eyes—no one would want He Qing? Oh, come on!

With her wealth and background, she could probably pick from all the finest men nationwide. Any man chosen by her would undoubtedly consider it a fortune, a dream come true. No exaggeration, it would be like a carp leaping over the dragon gate and instantly prospering.

Nevertheless, despite these thoughts, Chu Ge indeed didn't have any designs on He Qing, as they were fundamentally from different worlds. Even if they had spent a month together, that was just a task assigned to him by the organization.

After the task ended, they should have had no further connection. Meeting her again this time was purely coincidental.

Chu Ge had no idea that He Qing was He Junming's older sister, nor that He Qing had specifically come to Lidu City because of him.

Chu Ge remained silent while the two women in front of him chatted about personal topics. Before they knew it, they had reached the mountaintop and arrived at the entrance of Longyun Temple.

This temple is quite large. It is said that burning incense and praying here is very efficacious. Upon entering the gate, there is a giant sculpture of the Tathagata Buddha directly in front, where many people were burning incense and praying.

They strolled around the Grand Hall of the Venerable and wandered through a few side halls. Suddenly, He Qing exclaimed, "Ow," took a sharp breath, and showed a pained expression on her face.

Hearing He Qing's exclamation, Qin Ruojing was immediately startled. Given He Qing's status, any accident occurring in her company would be a terrible thing. If He Qing became upset, any hopes of her assisting Tianjiao Film and Television might instantly vanish.

Qin Ruojing's heart leapt to her throat, and she quickly asked with concern, "Miss He, what happened to you?"

"I twisted my ankle. It's nothing serious, but I need to find a place to sit for a bit."

Upon hearing that He Qing twisted her ankle, Qin Ruojing instinctively wanted to call for Chu Ge to help. After all, she had personally experienced Chu Ge's miraculous technique, which was better than any medicine.

Just as she was about to call Chu Ge, Qin Ruojing suddenly realized that this was He Qing. Allowing Chu Ge to lay hands on her would be too impertinent, so she swallowed the words that had almost slipped out in her moment of urgency.

Nervously, she supported He Qing to a stone table where incense guests rested and asked anxiously, "Miss He, how are you feeling now?"

"I'm okay; it's not particularly painful, but moving around is certainly inconvenient. Could you get me some pain relief spray?"

Qin Ruojing quickly called out to Chu Ge, "Chu Ge, could you take care of Miss He here? I'll go buy medicine."

Chu Ge nodded, "Got it, you go ahead."

Watching Qin Ruojing's retreating figure and contemplating her conversation with Chu Ge, He Qing's mouth had a slight smile that couldn't help but curve a little more upwards.

In this situation, given the boss-employee relationship between Qin Ruojing and Chu Ge, shouldn't Qin Ruojing have given a few more reminders? Yet she didn't and simply left with a word?

It seemed that Qin Ruojing's trust in Chu Ge had already reached a very high level.

Amusingly pondering this, once Qin Ruojing had walked a little further away, He Qing finally boldly turned her gaze to Chu Ge.

"Overlord, long time no see."

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