The only ones who didn't have much of a reaction to the news were the people from Tianjiao Film and Television Company.

After all, ever since Chu Ge joined Tianjiao Film and Television, he practically became a legend, making his name resonate throughout the company with one incredible feat after another.

As for the people in the Tianjiao Film and Television Administration Department, they felt it was all quite natural.

It wasn't because they had heard the news beforehand, but because this person was Chu Ge.

In the hearts of the people in the Administration Department, they almost unconditionally believed that as long as it was related to Chu Ge, anything was possible.

When Ji Songtao, Feifei, Lu Gang, Mo Xiaoran, and others stepped into the office of the Administration Department and saw the impeccably clean desks, the floor, and the trash bins with new bags, without exception, their eyes reddened, filled with emotion.

Even though everyone knew well that Chu Ge no longer belonged here, they still couldn't get used to it right away. It felt like suddenly losing a backbone, leaving their hearts feeling empty.

Especially Feifei, who was always playful and seemed unaware of sorrow, burst into tears on the spot after being called to the department head's office by Ji Songtao and learning about Chu Ge's special request for her to take over the deputy department head position before he left.

Sitting in Qin Ruojing's office, Chu Ge didn't show the attitude a competent secretary should have at all.

If those talking about him saw his current state, they'd be utterly shocked, unable to believe that this guy, who didn't look excited and was even lethargic, was the driver and secretary suddenly appointed by the chairman.

Lounging in a very comfortable leather chair, Chu Ge yawned lazily, rubbed his sore back from yesterday's exertion with one hand while fiddling with a mouse with the other, leisurely playing solitaire in the chairman's office.

After a few rounds, someone knocked on the door and delivered the morning newspaper.

Clearly, delivering the newspaper to the chairman should also be part of the secretary's duties, but upon seeing a piece of news on it, he didn't immediately place it on Qin Ruojing's desk. Instead, he quickly skimmed through it.

The headline on the front page was a striking black text—"The Law is inescapable, miraculous policewoman accomplishes another feat".

"According to this paper, last night, the highly skilled fugitive murderer Zhang was apprehended in our city by the miraculous policewoman, Mu Lingshan..."

With a quick glance at the main text, Chu Ge chuckled, as the newspaper exaggerated Mu Lingshan's image to the extreme, accompanied by a photo of her escorting the murderer, where her face bore an exceptionally complex expression, devoid of her previously awkward smile.

After a few casual glances, Chu Ge, amused, placed the newspaper on Qin Ruojing's desk and returned to his spot to continue playing solitaire.

Just a few rounds later, the phone on the desk rang.

"Hello, this is the Tianjiao Group Chairman's office."

As the saying goes, making do with what you've got, Chu Ge, since assuming the role of the chairman's secretary, managed to answer the phone quite properly.

As the phone rang, Qin Ruojing, who was about to answer it, heard Chu Ge's voice instead and couldn't help feeling a sense of relief and satisfaction. It was quite nice having someone to answer the phone for her.

Moreover, she had to admit, Chu Ge was indeed an intriguing person. Just moments ago, he seemed so languid it made her teeth itch, but now answering the phone, he was very professional.

"Chu... Chu Ge?"

From the receiver came a voice Chu Ge was very familiar with—it was Tong Yaqi, who had been intimate with him the night before. Judging by her tone, she was evidently not used to him answering the call.

"Oh, it's Director Tong Yaqi. Is there something you need? I can pass on a message to the chairman for you."

Chu Ge raised his lips slightly and answered earnestly.

"Chu Ge, quickly let the chairman answer. Something big has happened; I need to report it to the chairman personally!"

Tong Yaqi's tone was indescribably urgent, her voice very hurried. Typically, she should address Chu Ge as Secretary Chu now, yet she called him by name, clearly encountering a very tricky issue that made her completely overlook this detail.

Chu Ge raised his head, holding the receiver, and looked over at Qin Ruojing. "Director Tong is looking for you."

Qin Ruojing hadn't heard Tong Yaqi's anxious voice over the phone, so she gave Chu Ge a sideways glance, "Is this how you work as a secretary? Shouldn't you take note and then inform me?"

Though saying this, inside, Qin Ruojing wondered, "Could it be that Tong Yaqi knew Chu Ge was here with me, so she specifically called just to hear Chu Ge's voice? That doesn't seem like her? Could it be she has genuine feelings for Chu Ge, so she acts this way?"

If Chu Ge knew about Qin Ruojing's strange thoughts, he would probably burst out laughing. However, since it was clear Tong Yaqi had an urgent matter, he just shook his head and replied, "Director Tong seems very anxious, saying something major has happened, and she must report it to you."

Upon hearing Chu Ge's words, Qin Ruojing was taken aback, her brows slightly furrowed, and she picked up the phone on the desk.

When Qin Ruojing picked up the phone, Chu Ge hung up the extension and turned back to the computer screen. He didn't pay much attention to the major issue that Tong Yaqi insisted must be reported to Qin Ruojing.

However, after glancing a few times in Qin Ruojing's direction, he noticed her eyebrows furrowing tighter and tighter, as if something really serious was happening that was causing her a headache.

When Qin Ruojing hung up the phone, she was clearly extremely angry. She gritted her teeth with a face as calm as still water, took a deep breath, and then stood up from behind the desk, striding towards the door.

Although it was unclear what had happened, the fact that Qin Ruojing, usually quite composed, was showing such an unusual expression and personally stepping forward as the chairwoman, rather than delegating it to someone else, was enough to indicate that this matter was definitely no small issue.

Chu Ge also left his chair, closed the office door behind him, and followed Qin Ruojing out, stepping into a board directors' exclusive elevator amid envious glances. For now, they were the only two people inside.

"What's wrong? You look so upset?"

"Some actors who were supposed to sign contracts suddenly all said they were not taking on our project. Several of our actors also want to resign."

Qin Ruojing rubbed her forehead, took another deep breath, and her complexion finally eased slightly. However, the obvious heaving of her chest showed that her mood was still very bad.

Chu Ge suddenly understood why Tong Yaqi's tone was so anxious and Qin Ruojing's expression was so grim. It's disgusting for something like this to happen just when the film is about to start shooting. Moreover, this was Qin Ruojing's highly valued first film under Tianjiao Film and Television.

"Important roles?"

Qin Ruojing gave an irritated "hmm."

Qin Ruojing didn't say anything more, and Chu Ge didn't ask anything else. The only sound around them was the elevator descending, making the atmosphere very tense.

Soon, the elevator descended to the ninth floor. Qin Ruojing adjusted her breathing again to make sure her face didn't look too noticeably bad, and then she stepped out.

When Qin Ruojing reached the entrance of the Director of Administration's office, she saw Tong Yaqi with furrowed brows and a few contracted actors from the acting department sitting on the sofa. Some sat with their heads down, while others looked awkward, not speaking a word, making the room unbearably silent and stifling.

"Chairwoman."

Upon seeing Qin Ruojing, everyone's eyes immediately converged at the door. The people from the acting department were momentarily stunned and then looked even more embarrassed, greeting her sheepishly.

Although Qin Ruojing was in a bad mood, she didn't keep a stern face but managed a forced smile. "I hear some of you want to resign? Is there some dissatisfaction with the company? Since I'm here, why don't we have an open discussion?"

"Chairwoman, I... I feel I'm not suitable for this job. I... I have something to attend to, so I'll take my leave first."

A seemingly delicate girl bit her lip, barely managed to say this, and then quickly rushed out with her head down.

"Chairwoman, Director Tong, thank you for your care all along, I... I'm sorry..." Another handsome, sunny-looking boy walked out.

"I'm sorry..."

"Chairwoman, I... sigh!"

Amidst voices filled with apologies, the people who had originally been seated on the sofa all stood up, one by one, and walked out.

Although Qin Ruojing was still smiling, anyone could see how pale and powerless that smile was, not coming from the heart at all.

When the actress both she and Tong Yaqi had pinned their greatest hopes on for the leading female role finally stood up with a face full of guilt, walking past her, Qin Ruojing extended a slightly trembling hand to grab the actress's sleeve.

"If you want to leave, I won't stop you, but could you tell me, why?"

"I... Chairwoman, I... I'm sorry..."

Facing Qin Ruojing's somewhat pale smile, the actress's face was full of guilt and hesitation, biting her lip involuntarily, with her eyes turning red. But in the end, like everyone before her, she shook her head, broke free from Qin Ruojing's hand, and walked past her with her head down.

When the last actress, who should have become the leading lady, stepped into the corridor, Qin Ruojing instinctively tried to grab with her increasingly trembling fingers, but there was nothing to hold. The person was already far away.

Those upon whom Qin Ruojing had pinned her infinite hopes just left like that, without leaving even a reason behind.

Qin Ruojing's heart was bleeding.

Chu Ge watched the backs of the actors disappearing down the corridor, gently patted Qin Ruojing on the shoulder, and closed the door to Tong Yaqi's office.

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