When Chu Ge left the hotel with the two women, whether it was Chen Jiatong or Xu Jingyuan, there were constant laughs, and they occasionally joked with him. However, as Chu Ge drove the car near the neighborhood, their chatter gradually lessened.

At this moment, through the rearview mirror in the car, Chu Ge caught a glimpse of that hint of nervousness in their expressions, which left him a bit puzzled.

Logically speaking, they were already at their doorstep. For them, this was a great opportunity to invite him upstairs for a sit and win him over; they should have kept smiling and intensified their efforts, right?

However, this was of no concern to him. After parking the car, he smiled at the two women and said, "So, I'll drop you off here?"

Chen Jiatong awkwardly smiled and said, "Thank you, Mr. Chu," then directly pushed open the car door. At this time, Xu Jingyuan was a bit dazed and only followed after hearing the sound of the car door.

Seeing the two women actually get out of the car like that, Chu Ge couldn't help but find it even more amusing. Were they really letting him leave just like that? That didn't seem logical?

While it was strange, Chu Ge didn't say much more. Just as he was about to drive away, Chen Jiatong, who got out of the car but hadn't moved her feet, hesitated and spoke up: "Mr. Chu, since you're already here, why not... why not come up and sit for a while?"

Xu Jingyuan followed up saying, "Yeah, have some fruit, shake off the alcohol, maybe?"

Chu Ge found it increasingly interesting. Since he was aware of his own motives, he genuinely wanted to see what these two women would do next, so he smiled and nodded, then got out of the car.

"So I'll be intruding?"

"Mr. Chu, you and Jiatong go upstairs first. I'll buy some fruit and come right up."

Xu Jingyuan twisted her fingers and said, then turned to walk toward a nearby fruit supermarket, her steps appearing somewhat flustered.

After watching Xu Jingyuan, Chen Jiatong looked at Chu Ge, bit her lip, and made a "please" gesture.

Following Chen Jiatong into the building, they took the elevator up together. Chu Ge noticed she seemed increasingly tense, her body appearing somewhat stiff.

Once inside Chen Jiatong's apartment, Chu Ge momentarily forgot that Xu Jingyuan was about to come up as well. Just as he was about to casually close the door, Chen Jiatong, who had entered first, seemed startled and quickly said, "Don't... don't close the door."

Chu Ge was momentarily confused, then realized and laughed, "Sorry, I forgot Ms. Xu is still behind us."

Chen Jiatong seemed to think her reaction was a bit excessive; she awkwardly and apologetically smiled, bent over to get a pair of slippers from the shoe rack, and placed them at Chu Ge's feet saying, "Mr. Chu, usually only Jingyuan visits my home, so these slippers might not fit well, sorry for the inconvenience."

His eyes swept over the shoe rack, seeing indeed only two pairs of female slippers. At the time, Chen Jiatong wasn't wearing her slippers either; her feet were on the floor, clearly reserving the other pair for Xu Jingyuan.

Not intending to put on the slippers, Chu Ge smiled, "Miss Chen, you should wear them. It's easy for girls to catch a cold in their feet and fall ill."

Chen Jiatong clearly didn't expect Chu Ge to say that, hesitating for two seconds before saying, "How... how can that be?"

Chu Ge grinned, "What's there to be embarrassed about? I'm not as delicate as you think I am. I actually want to cool off a bit."

With that said, Chu Ge walked straight inside. Chen Jiatong hesitated for a moment but ultimately didn't wear the slippers, her gaze towards Chu Ge growing more complex.

At this moment, Chu Ge took a look around Chen Jiatong's place. About seventy square meters, two bedrooms, one living room, quite ordinary decor—totally different from what he expected.

Originally, he thought since women like Chen Jiatong and Xu Jingyuan could work so hard to please him, they could naturally gain benefits from pleasing other true wealthy young masters. Their home should be luxurious, yet it wasn't at all.

"Mr. Chu, sorry for showing you up. My place really isn't that nice."

Then, he heard Chen Jiatong's voice from behind, and Chu Ge casually replied, "What are you talking about, Miss Chen? I think this home is wonderful. If it were big and lavishly decorated, it would feel empty like an office. Your home feels like a real home."

Speaking of which, Chu Ge turned around, only to notice Chen Jiatong still hadn't put on the slippers, shaking his head, "Miss Chen, put the shoes on. Otherwise, I really can't feel comfortable staying here."

Hearing this from Chu Ge, Chen Jiatong bit her lip before finally putting on the slippers, her face filled with gratitude.

At this moment, another woman's silhouette appeared at the doorway, Xu Jingyuan walked in carrying a plastic bag filled with fruits.

Because the door wasn't closed, Xu Jingyuan heard everything Chu Ge just said, and couldn't help but remark with deep emotion, "Young Master Chu, to be honest, in all my years, it's really the first time I've met a young master like you. Knowing you, I feel increasingly honored."

Chu Ge laughed, "Oh, you are just flattering me."

Chu Ge said this with his mouth, and thought the same in his heart. Of course, what he thought was a bit more nuanced. Heaven knows how many people these two women might have said such words to before.

Xu Jingyuan walked in with the fruit, placed the bag on the coffee table, shook her head, and said very seriously, "No, Young Master Chu, I'll admit I've spoken words of flattery to you before, but this time it's absolutely sincere. You are so approachable and low-key, and you even consider the well-being of Jiatong and me. This is something absolutely impossible for other young masters."

Chen Jiatong also sighed, and looked at Chu Ge, saying, "Yes, Young Master Chu, you probably can't understand the difficulties of small characters like us. We have come this far, having encountered so many vile and ugly faces. In the eyes of some rich men, women are just playthings for their enjoyment. They wouldn't even spare a glance at us, let alone care like you."

Feeling the resentment and helplessness in the words and expressions of the two women, Chu Ge finally understood why they had reacted the way they did earlier. It was clear that they hadn't really abandoned their dignity; they were just forced into many situations beyond their control.

As an orphan without parents, Chu Ge could empathize with the bitterness in their hearts. It's easy to say one can stay unstained by mud, but reality is that harsh. In the face of various adversities, how many people can truly stay unyielding and stand tall?

However, even so, Chu Ge still couldn't bring himself to trust them.

Sighing inwardly, Chu Ge decided to speak frankly, "So, you've set your sights on me, hoping to escape this awkward situation, and keep certain pesky flies at bay?"

Chen Jiatong and Xu Jingyuan looked at Chu Ge and nodded in unison.

Chu Ge didn't speak further, instead fixing his gaze on the faces of the two women, wanting to see the degree of truth in their words.

"Young Master Chu, I know you may not trust us, but our words are truly from the heart. It's true that we pursue fame and fortune, but we hope to acquire it through our own efforts, with dignity. It's just that when facing certain harassment, we are utterly unable to resist."

Under Chu Ge's gaze, Chen Jiatong raised her hand to her chest, her expression slightly agitated, speaking with unflinching eyes.

Although Xu Jingyuan didn't speak, her expression mirrored Chen Jiatong's, evidently sharing the same feelings.

Seeing the clear and sincere look in the women's eyes, Chu Ge couldn't help but reassess them. In some ways, their thoughts were indeed very similar to his own.

Except, after his countless efforts, Chu Ge now had the standing to hold his head high in most cases. What's more, he now just wanted to live as a common person, treating even people like He Qing with an ordinary heart, truly having no desires to be driven by.

Yet, Chen Jiatong and Xu Jingyuan evidently couldn't do the same at the moment, and they were, after all, young, beautiful women envied by countless men.

Despite the hopeful expressions of the two women, Chu Ge simply smiled faintly and said straightforwardly, "I'm sorry, I don't have that kind of power. You have the wrong person."

It's not that Chu Ge was cold-hearted; he just wanted to see what the two women would do at this moment.

Upon hearing Chu Ge's words, both Chen Jiatong and Xu Jingyuan's gazes dimmed for an instant, but soon they became relieved.

Chen Jiatong smiled nonchalantly, "Young Master Chu, thank you for your honesty and for not depicting a hope destined for disappointment. Just for your character, I, Chen Jiatong, am entirely convinced by you and I admire you. No matter when or where, if you ever need anything from me, I'm willing to do it wholeheartedly!"

Xu Jingyuan also nodded seriously, "Young Master Chu, what Jiatong means is exactly what I mean. As I have said before, meeting you is a great fortune in my life!"

The reaction of the two women once again caught Chu Ge off guard. Just for them to be able to say such things candidly seemed to prove they wouldn't be the kind to betray or turn their back after getting what they wanted.

Nevertheless, given that they both worked in the entertainment industry, while Chu Ge felt they might not be lying, he still couldn't fully believe them.

Scratching his head, Chu Ge grinned, "Why so serious? If I'm not much help to you two, and yet you, two big stars, esteem me so, how could I not feel flattered?"

Both women smiled simultaneously, and Xu Jingyuan moved next to Chu Ge, saying, "Young Master Chu, please don't mock us. In front of you, what kind of stars are we? We're just two small-time people living off our youthful looks."

Chen Jiatong also nodded and stepped to Chu Ge's other side, saying, "Yes, and moreover, time flies and youth fades. In a few years, we won't be anything, while Young Master Chu, with your magnanimous and upright character, will inevitably rise to great heights, and we will only become more unattainable."

Looking left to Chen Jiatong and right to Xu Jingyuan, Chu Ge finally smiled slightly and shook his head, saying, "Beautiful ladies, since you both think so highly of me, if you ever encounter any difficulties in the future, just let me know."

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