Thinking of this, Chu Ge couldn't help but laugh to himself. How many beautiful women in the world would be his neighbors? The thought was a bit too unrealistic.

Shaking his head, Chu Ge moved his gaze away from the door of Room 110 and glanced at the door of Room 112.

Last time, when he went to see He Junming, his recovery was going well, and it seemed like he would be discharged in a day or two. One has to admit that such a speedy recovery is quite remarkable.

After all, given He Junming's status, the hospital certainly wouldn't dare to be negligent. They naturally had to use the best medical means and arrange the top experts.

Among the patients nursed by Chu Shiyao, He Junming should be the one with the highest status.

Thinking of He Junming reminded Chu Ge of He Qing; he couldn't figure out what her attitude was towards Tianjiao Film and Television. This woman's mind was truly hard to guess.

As he walked and thought about these matters, Chu Ge retrieved his car in front of the bar, ate some soy milk and fried dough sticks at the morning market along the way, and then drove to the building where Qin Ruojing lived. After waiting for a short while, Qin Ruojing came out.

"Couldn't sleep well again?" Chu Ge looked at Qin Ruojing's weary face as she got into the car and felt a bit guilty. She could have had a good sleep the night before last, but he and Tong Yaqi's antics had disturbed her.

"There's no news from He Qing either. How could I possibly sleep well? I'll nap a bit in the car. Let's go."

Chu Ge agreed and drove to Tianjiao Building. Together with Qin Ruojing, who was very tired but ultimately couldn't fall asleep, they went to the chairman's office.

Today, Qin Ruojing looked even more anxious than yesterday. The once comfortable leather chair only made her feel increasingly on edge.

She really couldn't understand what He Qing meant. Logically, a day had passed; whether she wanted to invest or not, she should at least make a phone call to inform them.

"Chu Ge, do you think He Qing is interested in our Tianjiao Film and Television?" After pacing the floor for a while, Qin Ruojing looked at Chu Ge. Even though she knew asking him wouldn't be of much help, she just wanted to talk to someone about it.

"I say she must be interested in our Tianjiao Film and Television. Otherwise, with her status, why would she go out of her way to come over for no reason?"

This time, Chu Ge didn't tease Qin Ruojing and answered somewhat seriously.

"That seems logical, but why hasn't she contacted me yet?" Qin Ruojing sighed, sat back in her chair, and rubbed her forehead.

Chu Ge shook his head, "Chairman, I really can't say. How could someone like me, an ordinary person, guess the mind of a big figure like her?"

"Aren't you usually pretty good at talking? Just make a random guess; maybe you'll guess right."

Seeing Qin Ruojing so entangled, Chu Ge grinned, "Then I guess she's planning to give you a surprise, wanting to solve our company's problem first and then notify you directly."

Although she didn't find Chu Ge's words reliable at all, hearing him say that slightly improved Qin Ruojing's mood. Her lost expression finally showed a faint smile.

"Hopefully..."

Just as they were speaking, Qin Ruojing's phone suddenly rang. She was startled, looked deeply at Chu Ge, and grabbed the phone.

Unfortunately, the caller wasn't He Qing but rather a manager of a subsidiary under Tianjiao Group.

Connecting the call, the manager was consulting her about the municipal entrepreneurship conference and the basketball league. Originally, Qin Ruojing took these matters very seriously, but at this moment, she was somewhat distracted. She said a few simple words and then hung up.

Unknowingly, a whole day was nearly over. Qin Ruojing hadn't even eaten lunch. Every time the phone rang, she perked up, but after seeing the number, her face revealed disappointment time and again.

It was five in the afternoon, and work was over, yet He Qing still hadn't called.

Disappointment was no longer enough to describe Qin Ruojing's mood. Even Chu Ge felt somewhat affected by Qin Ruoying, feeling a bit frustrated and silently accusing He Qing of being inconsiderate. It was torturous behavior.

Turning off the computer, Chu Ge stood up from his chair, just about to suggest to Qin Ruojing that it was time to go home. Her phone rang yet again.

Despite every previous call being a false alarm, upon hearing the ringing this time, Qin Ruojing still perked up and grabbed the phone.

Unfortunately, the number on the screen belonged to Long Tao, the chairman of the Liger Group, a number she didn't save but was very familiar with.

Qin Ruojing's brows knit tightly together; she didn't have to think much to know he was calling to make fun of her.

With frowning brows, after hesitating several times, Qin Ruojing still answered the call.

"Xiaojing, it's your Uncle Long. Am I disturbing you?" On the receiver, Long Tao's tone was rather polite, though it was filled with undeniable smugness.

"Chairman Long, is there anything you need?" Holding back her frustration and annoyance, Qin Ruojing asked.

"Haha, it's nothing special, just..."

Long Tao continued, and then Gu Deyuan's voice came through the receiver, calling out "Chairman."

Immediately after, Long Tao's voice sounded again, "Deyuan, have you booked the private room? Hmm, we're having dinner with Miss He later, there mustn't be any slip-ups. Okay, even though she holds our Han Court Film and Television in high regard, don't get complacent, make sure to be humble and low-key in front of her."

Hearing this, Qin Ruojing's mind went blank with a "buzz," her right hand holding the phone shook, almost dropping it to the ground.

She knew that no matter how bored Long Tao might be, he wouldn't make up such nonsense just to provoke her. Since he said it, it must be true.

"Xiao Jing, I'm sorry, Uncle Long's a bit busy here, where were we just now?"

"Chairman Long, I have something on my end, let's leave it for now, goodbye."

With forced calmness she said these words, Qin Ruojing hung up the phone, feeling her body slightly weak, slowly and somewhat mechanically sat down in a chair, an ultimately desolate, self-mocking bitter smile appeared on her face.

Yes, be it in regional connections, company strength, or staffing, Han Court Film and Television is far superior to Tianjiao Film and Television. Why would Miss He help Tianjiao Film and Television?

It turns out she was too self-indulgent, too full of herself, naively thinking that going on a trip with Miss He would curry her favor, foolishly thinking that Miss He would call her again to discuss upcoming cooperation.

Ha... In the business world of Lidu City, she's barely made a place for herself, but compared to He Qing, what is she really?

Just being able to say a word to her should be something to be proud of, why would she even make a call to her?

Qin Ruojing sat in a daze for a long time, exhaled slowly, barely squeezed out a smile, and looked at Chu Ge, "Let's go, take me home, let's make dinner at my place tonight, the stuff outside doesn't taste good."

Although he didn't hear what was said on Qin Ruojing's call, seeing her current state, Chu Ge knew it was certainly not good news, slightly frowned but asked nothing more, nodded, "Okay."

Shortly after, Chu Ge and Qin Ruojing returned home, carrying groceries bought from a nearby market, preparing to cook a few dishes that aid sleep, to let her eat something warm, and have a good night's sleep.

Chu Ge entered the kitchen, and this time, Qin Ruojing didn't let him do it all alone, she helped him out.

Qin Ruojing felt very tired, both physically and mentally.

Right now, she didn't want to think about anything, just wanted to rest quietly, watching Chu Ge cooking, experiencing this home-like warmth.

As the sound of Chu Ge chopping vegetables "dong dong" and Qin Ruojing washing vegetables mingled, the phone left in the living room by Qin Ruojing started ringing again.

Qin Ruojing paused her actions for a moment, then continued washing the vegetables.

"Chairman, the phone," Chu Ge reminded.

"It's okay, just ignore it," Qin Ruojing smiled.

Chu Ge said nothing more, but the phone kept ringing persistently, once, twice, three times.

The sound further sank Qin Ruojing's heart, until the ringing finally stopped, she barely let out a sigh of relief.

Just then, after Qin Ruojing's phone stopped, Chu Ge's phone started ringing as well.

Chu Ge wiped his hands on the apron, turned, walked to the living room, picked up the phone, looked at the unknown number on the screen, and answered it.

"Hello?"

"Is this Secretary Chu? Hello, I'm He Qing." He Qing's voice came through the receiver.

Hearing He Qing speak in such a formal tone, Chu Ge knew there must be others around her, and it wasn't surprising to him that she had his phone number.

Getting his phone number, even accessing the private security numbers of central officials, is just a matter of a word for her.

"Yes, it's me, hello Miss He, how can I help you?" Chu Ge replied just as formally.

"I'd like to speak to your chairman, Miss Qin, but I've been calling her and she hasn't answered."

Chu Ge curled his lips slightly, said "please hold on," then returned to the kitchen, and told Qin Ruojing, "Chairman, Miss He is looking for you."

Qin Ruojing didn't take the phone Chu Ge handed over, still washing the vegetables, glanced at Chu Ge, and said irritatedly, "Can you not joke with me like this?"

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