Although He Qing said this as a joke, it was also a promise she made to Chu Ge. Such a promise is incredibly precious to anyone.
Chu Ge grinned, "Alright then, while you're here, I'll have you help me every day. I need to take full advantage of this big benefit."
He Qing also smiled, secretly thinking, "Haven't you taken enough advantage of me already? But even if you want more, I don't mind."
He Qing was naturally satisfied after getting the result she wanted from Chu Ge. Although she wanted to stay a little longer, she knew the importance of not rushing things.
If it were another man, He Qing only needed to crook her finger, and he would eagerly come over to hear her instructions.
However, He Qing was well aware that Chu Ge was different from others, and she had no doubt that if she expressed her feelings to him now, it would definitely backfire.
Chu Ge loves freedom, but her family background means that if they were together, they probably wouldn't be so free.
Not to mention the pressures she would face from other sides if she wanted to be with Chu Ge, even getting him to like her is a challenging task.
With a lighthearted smile, He Qing chatted casually with Chu Ge in his little home for a bit longer and then said her goodbyes, returning to her room.
He sent He Qing out, watching her enter the room next door. She smiled at him and closed the door.
Standing in the hallway, he lit a cigarette and looked around. As he had suspected, there were several hidden surveillance cameras installed in the hallway, covering the entire corridor. He checked the stairwell, floors above and below, and found the same situation.
He thought, at this moment, all his actions were in the sight of He Qing's bodyguards. In this building, as soon as anything suspicious happened, He Qing's bodyguards would immediately react.
After finishing the cigarette, Chu Ge rubbed his forehead and returned home. He looked out the window and, sure enough, saw more hidden cameras monitoring the area around the building. The glass of He Qing's room had clearly been replaced with special bulletproof glass.
These protective measures were indeed comprehensive and should be sufficient in a place like Lido.
Sitting back on the sofa, Chu Ge stroked his chin, his eyes scanning his room again. Although he was sure his room wasn't being monitored, he still felt uncomfortable.
Since He Qing was staying there, her bodyguards must also be living upstairs or downstairs. The cameras, like eyes, not only ensured He Qing's safety but also monitored everyone in the building, including him.
Though uncomfortable, since He Qing staying there was a fact, Chu Ge had no choice. Besides, even if He Qing hadn't discussed it with him, if something happened to her, he couldn't just stand by.
After all, they had spent a month together, and in the last few days, their impressions of each other had changed significantly. Perhaps, they truly could be considered friends.
It might be troublesome, but He Qing probably wouldn't stay long anyway.
Chu Ge washed up, lay in bed, and thought about He Qing's situation. He felt she seemed to have something unsaid. Her purpose in coming to Lido was probably not just to visit her brother and experience a normal life.
That feeling was like being unwittingly dragged onto a pirate ship by He Qing, its direction and destination shrouded in mystery, and even with his sharp eyes, he couldn't see clearly.
Not long after, Chu Ge fell asleep.
On the other hand, although Qin Ruojing was extremely excited, she was exhausted these days, especially with her emotions feeling like a rollercoaster, combined with having drunk quite a bit, she fell asleep quickly.
However, that night, Qin Ruojing slept with a completely relaxed brow, deeply and sweetly, with a happy smile adorning her face even in her dreams.
Chu Ge woke up, as usual, drove to pick up Qin Ruojing. Today, she clearly looked exceptionally good, her delicate oval face rosy, her eyes filled with a joyful glimmer, and the corners of her mouth naturally lifted, making her look vigorous and full of energy.
"Chairwoman, you're in great spirits! Did you wake up laughing from a dream?" As soon as Qin Ruojing got in the car, Chu Ge teased with a smile.
Qin Ruojing also laughed, "People are usually in high spirits after a happy event. You guessed it right—I really did wake up laughing from a dream. But no matter how good my complexion is now, it can't compare to Director Tong's glow after being pampered that day, right?"
Seeing Qin Ruojing's somewhat sly smile, Chu Ge felt a bit speechless inside. Was she still teasing him about that? Had she grown so comfortable making jokes with him now?
But knowing Chu Ge, he naturally wouldn't feel embarrassed by Qin Ruojing's teasing.
Chu Ge raised the corner of his mouth, a mischievous glint in his eyes. Though he didn't utter a word, his expression seemed to say, "Want me to pamper you too?"
Being looked at by Chu Ge this way, Qin Ruojing was a bit annoyed, "What are you staring at? Quickly put away those sleazy thoughts and focus on driving. I have a press conference tomorrow, and I need to run around a lot today."
"Are you sure you want to go with a press conference? It's so high-profile, that's not like you at all."
Chu Ge knew that typically, press conferences in the country required strict applications and approvals, the procedures were incredibly cumbersome. For companies, they'd usually rename them as "information sessions" or "media briefings" to make the process less daunting.
"Fat Gor, Stephen Chow, and so many big stars are coming, how can it not be high-profile?"
Qin Ruojing leaned back in the seat, smiling, thinking about what He Qing told her privately yesterday. Her mood was indescribably good, feeling like her relationship with He Qing had suddenly grown much closer.
What made Qin Ruojing even more enlightened was that Long Tao and Gu Deyuan would definitely be dumbfounded this time.
Once they heard about her holding a press conference, knowing that all issues with Tianjiao Film and Television were resolved, and with so many celebrity figures showing support, their reactions would be priceless.
"How to arrange the roles... so many stars, it's such a headache."
Just a day or two ago, Qin Ruojing's mood was extremely heavy, but at this moment, she had this blissful worry.
However, if she knew that He Qing's help was all because of Chu Ge, who knows what her mood would have been.
That day, Chu Ge drove Qin Ruojing around various government offices. Despite Qin Ruojing's incredibly humble attitude in front of various leaders, as soon as they learned of the matter, their demeanor towards her was exceptionally kind and caring.
The normally tedious procedures were completed at lightning speed. The way they looked at Qin Ruojing was as if she were a treasure to be cherished; procedures that could be approved in a second never delayed to the next, even those theoretically unable to be immediately approved were given exceptions.
Though Qin Ruojing didn't launch a massive promotional campaign, the news that Fat Gor and Stephen Chow, among other celebrities, had arrived in Lidu spread like wildfire, sweeping across the city in mere hours!
Just as Qin Ruojing had anticipated, both Long Tao, chairman of the Liger Group, and Gu Deyuan, general manager of Han Court Film and Television, were completely flabbergasted.
They never imagined that just yesterday, He Qing was still all smiles with them, only to cancel the previously agreed dinner and, after a mere night, join forces with Tianjiao Film and Television and Qin Ruojing in such an earth-shattering move!
As for those actors who were coerced and enticed away from Tianjiao Film and Television, upon learning this news, their shock was beyond measure. Many were filled with regret, and several slapped their own faces out of frustration.
They had left when Tianjiao needed them most, and had they held on just a bit longer, they would now have the chance to meet Fat Gor and Stephen Chow and admire the greats up close!
Unfortunately, it's too late to say anything now; no matter how much they regret it, returning to Tianjiao isn't an option. Tianjiao had already treated them more than fairly, and there was no way they would be accepted again.
Over at Han Court Film and Television, Zhou Zhigao, who had always been praised and regarded himself as someone important, couldn't sit still.
Although he's been quite popular recently, compared to those star bigshots, he was like an ant under an elephant's foot. Frankly speaking, among those stars, he wasn't even qualified to hold their shoes.
Amidst a mix of joy and sorrow for some, the entire Lidu boiled over, with Tianjiao Film and Television skyrocketing in fame!
Yet no one knew, the reason behind this "earthquake" in Lidu was a man named Chu Ge.
"Bang!"
In the office of the chairman of the Liger Group, Long Tao, with a face like thunder, veins bulging on his forehead, slammed his fist onto the table.
Seeing such developments, even a fool could tell that He Qing had played him yesterday. Although he still couldn't figure out why He Qing did it.
With a gloomy and vicious look, Long Tao took a deep breath, a cold sneer lingered on his lips as he dialed a number.
Being passively beaten was never Long Tao's style. Now that things had escalated to this point, it was time to counterattack actively.
Qin Ruojing, ah, Qin Ruojing, aren't you on top of the world right now? Aren't you holding a press conference? Aren't you relying on He Qing's support to slap me in the face? Very well, heh, let's see what happens next.
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