As the only person present who knew Chu Ge's true identity, He Qing was genuinely filled with emotion. The once-mighty "Overlord" seemed to have truly let go of all his previous glory and aura, and was thoroughly enjoying this tranquil life now.

At the same time, she quite envied Chu Ge's ability to simply let go. After all, with her family background, she was often not in control of many things and found it difficult to live as freely and casually by following her heart.

If Chu Ge knew that the true daughter of heaven, He Qing, actually envied him, he would definitely be very surprised. However, right now, he had no time or inclination to ponder over He Qing's thoughts. He just hoped she wouldn't reveal his past identity to anyone, disturbing his current peaceful life.

Taking advantage of He Qing shifting the topic elsewhere, Chu Ge glanced at Qin Ruojing, who appeared slightly desolate, and whispered, "Chairman, I'm still a bit hungry, can I go grab some more food?"

Under normal circumstances, Qin Ruojing would definitely have teased Chu Ge with some good-natured banter. But her mood was really too poor at the moment, so she said nothing, just rubbed her forehead and silently walked with Chu Ge towards the dining table.

She needed to calm down a bit, perhaps a little red wine would help with that.

Once Qin Ruojing was slightly away from the crowd, with only Chu Ge by her side, she finally let go of the forced smile, couldn't help but sigh.

The shallow sigh was filled with helplessness and irritation, and she muttered to herself, "What a great opportunity we had, it's such a pity…"

Of course, Chu Ge knew what Qin Ruojing was sighing about and comforted her, "Chairman, why be so pessimistic? Maybe things aren't as bad as they seem?"

Qin Ruojing shook her head, "The Investment Bureau Chief's words earlier, though biased towards Han Court Film and Television, were indeed truthful. Even if Miss He really has intentions to invest in a film company, there's no reason for her to choose our Tianjiao Film and Television. Compared to Han Court Film and Television, we indeed have too weak a foundation."

Chu Ge smiled slightly, "Chairman, what if I use my good looks to chat up Miss He? Maybe she'd fall for my handsomeness, and then she'd help our Tianjiao Film and Television?"

Upon hearing this from Chu Ge, Qin Ruojing couldn't help but look at Chu Ge as if he were a monster, and seeing his serious expression, aside from worry and irritation, she also found him quite amusing.

"You're going to use your good looks? Stop joking, okay? Do you even know what kind of person she is? Never mind her being known as the most beautiful woman in China, even if her looks were average, how could someone of her status fall for you at first sight?"

Seeing Qin Ruojing smile, Chu Ge shrugged and smiled slightly, without commenting further.

Although Qin Ruojing had to admit, Chu Ge was indeed a fascinating person. He seemed laid-back most of the time but always managed to pull off unexpected things at crucial moments. However, this time, even if she pushed her imagination to the limit, what Chu Ge said was purely fantasy.

Qin Ruojing's reaction was exactly what Chu Ge expected. He never actually expected Qin Ruojing to agree with the suggestion; he just wanted to cheer her up since she seemed upset.

In fact, he was rather avoiding He Qing himself. Even if Qin Ruojing seriously asked him to approach her, he wouldn't go.

Given He Qing's status, Chu Ge didn't truly think that He Qing would take a liking to him. He just worried she might unintentionally reveal his identity or react in a certain way when facing him, drawing attention from others.

Arriving at the dining table, Qin Ruojing picked up a glass of red wine and took a sip. Even though the wines available here were of the highest quality, she only felt a sense of bitterness in her mouth.

Chu Ge continued eating. Earlier, because of Gu Deyuan's interruption, he didn't get to eat much, and he was indeed quite hungry.

After a few sips of wine, some people gradually gathered around Qin Ruojing. They all realized they couldn't get a word in with He Qing, so they shifted their sights to Qin Ruojing instead.

After all, she firmly held a place in the business world of Lidu City, and building closer ties with her was a good move.

Meanwhile, over by He Qing's side, Long Tao was in great spirits because He Qing had personally visited his Liger Group today.

For him, that was an enormous honor. Even with the simplest reasoning, he understood how significantly it would benefit his company's development. If he could secure He Qing's investment, he could indeed walk with impunity in Lidu City in the future.

And since the Investment Bureau Chief had already spoken favorably about him in front of He Qing, this matter was almost certain!

Glancing in Qin Ruojing's direction, Long Tao figured it was about time to discuss turning Qin Ruojing from a competitor into his daughter-in-law.

With an apologetic smile towards He Qing, Long Tao walked over in the direction of Qin Ruojing.

When Long Tao arrived near the dining table, several of the social elites around Qin Ruojing immediately greeted him. Compared to Qin Ruojing, Long Tao held more weight in their eyes.

Smiling broadly, Long Tao nodded to the people around him and then turned his gaze to Qin Ruojing.

"Ah, little Jing, everyone is around Miss He. Why are you here drinking alone? Come, Uncle Long will have a drink with you?"

Looking at Long Tao with his fake smile and feigned ignorance, Qin Ruojing felt increasingly agitated inside, yet she didn't show it on her face, slightly smiling as she replied, "Chairman Long, thank you for your kindness, but my drinking capacity certainly can't compare with yours. To not dampen your mood, I think it's best to pass."

Long Tao, unsurprised by Qin Ruojing's polite refusal, laughed and said, "Today, Miss He visited my company and expressed interest in my Han Court Film and Television. Now I can have a drink with you, little Jing. I'm ecstatic, so how could I be displeased?"

The faint smile on Qin Ruojing's face slightly froze. She already felt enough annoyance, and Long Tao's words were clearly aimed at rubbing salt in her wounds, further increasing her frustration.

"Chairman Long, I'm sorry, but I really don't feel like drinking with you right now. I hope you don't mind."

Since Long Tao was being so provocative, Qin Ruojing decided to be more straightforward. In her mind, since they were all prominent figures in Lidu City, having said this much, surely Long Tao wouldn't want to embarrass himself any further in such a setting.

However, Qin Ruojing really underestimated Long Tao's thick skin. Even after her words, he had no intention of leaving, feigning a very surprised expression.

"Little Jing, are you troubled by some worries? Maybe you can talk to Uncle Long? I've always treated you as family, and as an elder, let me see if I can help you with anything?"

Seeing Long Tao's smug face and hearing the hidden meaning in his words, Qin Ruojing felt a strong impulse to splash her glass of red wine in his face. Not to mention her, even Chu Ge by the dining table was starting to find it unbearable to listen.

Indeed, Long Tao and Long Kun, as father and son, shared the same arrogance to the core.

However, just as Chu Ge was turning around, about to say something, he noticed that He Qing was gracefully coming over. He quickly turned back, afraid to be discovered by He Qing.

Little did he know, He Qing had already spotted him and was walking straight towards him.

Surrounded by a group of Lidu City elites, He Qing wore a serene smile on her face, taking elegant steps. After a few steps, she suddenly stopped.

Noticing her pause, the others also promptly halted.

Glancing around the circle, He Qing smiled gently, "I am truly grateful for such hospitality from everyone today. However, being surrounded like this, I feel a bit embarrassed. I'd like to walk freely on my own, if that's alright?"

Although her words were posed in a consultative tone, everyone present, without exception, did not truly believe He Qing was consulting them. They all nodded and smiled at her and then tactfully dispersed.

Just as Qin Ruojing was about to leave to escape Long Tao's entanglement, she suddenly saw He Qing walking in her direction, feeling a rush of excitement and nervousness. She secretly sighed and a proper smile appeared on her face.

Long Tao originally intended to further mention arranging something between Qin Ruojing and Long Kun, but upon realizing it was getting quieter behind him and hearing the calls of "Miss He," he turned around swiftly, seeing He Qing approaching with elegance and grace.

Seeing He Qing getting closer, Long Tao felt overjoyed. In his mind, He Qing must be wanting to discuss the specifics of investing in Han Court Film and Television with him. This was an excellent opportunity to undermine Qin Ruojing's confidence!

Thinking this, Long Tao quickly took two steps forward, "Miss He."

Noticing the sudden quiet around her, He Qing smiled slightly, "Mr. Long, don't mind me. I am just taking a casual walk. If I disturb you, I'll leave."

Long Tao hurriedly responded with a smile, "Miss He, you're too courteous. Of course, you're not disturbing us at all. We were just discussing some business matters and, speculating on whether Miss He indeed has intentions of investing in Lidu City and if Miss He invests in a film project, what enormous impact it would have on the film industry."

Listening to Long Tao's superficially humble yet secretly proud tone, Qin Ruojing felt filled with helplessness and anxiety. She was really afraid He Qing would start discussing the investment in Han Court Film and Television with Long Tao in front of her. If things developed this way, it would be like adding insult to injury for her.

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