Looking at the phone screen, Chu Ge hesitated for a few seconds, then finally answered bravely.

To be honest, he quite liked this little girl Shu Lulu. Of course, it wasn't the kind of romantic liking between a man and a woman, but rather more like the affection a brother feels towards a younger sister.

He couldn't possibly avoid her for life just because of a coincidental misunderstanding with her mom, right?

If this little girl ran into some trouble and called him for help, and he didn't pick up resulting in her facing some kind of accident, he would surely regret and blame himself.

"Uncle! You finally answered my call, I've missed you so much!"

As soon as the call was connected, Shu Lulu's extremely excited voice rang out in his ear.

"Stop with the flattery, did you get into trouble again? I'm working here, so make it quick." Hearing Shu Lulu's chirpy voice, Chu Ge was in a great mood, but he still asked sternly.

"Uncle, I finished the college entrance exam yesterday, did pretty well! This year's questions were quite easy. I think getting into Lidu University should be no problem."

"That's good. If you have nothing else, I won't chat further with you. Don't call me now, I'm about to start a meeting."

"No, wait, I have something... about my mom..."

Before Shu Lulu could finish, Chu Ge hung up the phone. Just hearing the words "my mom" made his groin feel a chill, and he seemed to hear Luo Suyun's words echoing in his ear.

"Damn it, if I ever find out who that bastard uncle is, I'll definitely kick him where it hurts. A grown man hitting on a high school girl, what on earth!"

He couldn't forget the furious way Luo Suyun spoke, like a lioness desperate to protect her cub.

Although if Luo Suyun knew he was the "uncle" Shu Lulu referred to, she might not literally kick him, but just the thought of such an awkward situation was enough to make him squirm.

After stepping out for a smoke, Chu Ge called He Qing to discuss the video incident, asking her to handle it. She readily agreed.

In less than an hour, the video that had been uploaded online vanished without a trace, as if it had never appeared.

For He Qing, she was naturally pleased when Chu Ge encountered trouble that was inconvenient for him to solve and came to her for help. This way, their interactions increased, and their relationship naturally grew closer.

If those dreaming of establishing a connection with her knew of He Qing's thoughts, they would be insanely jealous of Chu Ge.

As for Chu Ge, he saw nothing improper in seeking He Qing's help. In fact, He Qing was far from the only person he could turn to.

If getting He Qing to handle this matter was like using a cannon to shoot a mosquito, then seeking others for help would be like bombing a flea with a nuclear weapon.

After the tall, skinny reporter was driven out of the press conference by Chu Ge, no one else dared to trouble Qin Ruojing. The scene returned to a harmonious one, with Long Tao being the only one sullen.

After the press conference, Qin Ruojing hosted a dinner for many celebrities.

Although technically as a driver, Chu Ge wasn't qualified to dine with these big stars, due to his previous appearance at the table as He Qing's friend, sitting with them again this time was a natural choice.

During the meal, many of the celebrities paid significantly more attention to Chu Ge compared to last time. Setting aside the fact he was labeled He Qing's friend, just from his performance at the news conference today and his calm, composed demeanor, that carried an indifferent air, made him worthy of these celebrities' renewed admiration.

Even "Star," who usually dislikes talking in public, chatted with Chu Ge a few times. He spoke more to Chu Ge than he did to Qin Ruojing.

After the meal, the stars returned to their rooms to rest, while Qin Ruojing and Chu Ge went around each of the stars' rooms.

Qin Ruojing asked if everyone was comfortable, whether there was any lack in the reception, and casually brought up matters concerning the movie, while Chu Ge asked each star for their autograph or little gifts.

By the end of it, his business bag was stuffed full, and when he couldn't fit any more, he put some in Qin Ruojing's bag.

Back in the car, Qin Ruojing looked at Chu Ge's bulging business bag and couldn't help but laugh, asking curiously, "Chu Ge, I didn't expect you to be a fan-chaser too, but with such a good opportunity just now, why didn't you ask for a photo with them?"

Chu Ge grinned, "If I ever go broke, I'll sell these things off. As for photos, forget it. I'll definitely outshine them in any picture, wouldn't that steal their thunder?"

Qin Ruojing shook her head speechlessly, thinking that Chu Ge's narcissistic problem was probably incurable for life.

Little did she know, Chu Ge was asking for these things not for himself but to give to some friends around him, to make them happy. Among so many celebrities, there's bound to be a few they like; he still remembered Mo Xiaoran once said she admired and liked "Brother Fa" very much.

Returning to Tianjiao Building, Chu Ge left some gifts for Chu Shiyao and Shu Lulu in Qin Ruojing's office, then casually grabbed a large plastic bag and tossed in everything he got from various celebrities.

It looked as if he was stuffing potatoes and cabbages into the bag—if the fans of these celebrities saw this scene, they would definitely be grinding their teeth in hatred, with a desire to kill Chu Ge.

Even Qin Ruojing, upon seeing this scene, felt utterly speechless. And when she found out Chu Ge intended to give these items away, she was even more at a loss for words.

Watching Chu Ge carry the large bag out of the office, Qin Ruojing couldn't help but rest her chin on her hand and smile—this man was truly loyal and righteous.

It was rare for him to take the initiative to ask favors from those celebrities, only to have such a purpose. No wonder she heard he got along so well with his colleagues; such leadership was indeed rare. Even if it were her, she wouldn't be able to do this kind of thing.

Holding a fairly large plastic bag, Chu Ge arrived at Tianjiao Film and Television on the ninth floor. Everyone he encountered along the way greeted him warmly, their eyes filled with envy and their faces with enthusiastic smiles.

Although everyone noticed the bag in his hand, they couldn't even imagine in their wildest dreams that it contained items that money couldn't buy. As he stepped into the Operation Management Department office and distributed the items to former colleagues, they couldn't have been more touched and excited.

The afternoon passed quickly, and after work in the evening, Chu Ge returned to his building. As soon as he stepped out of the elevator, he saw a girl pacing back and forth in front of his apartment door. Hearing the elevator chime, she immediately turned to look at him.

The girl was wearing an orange and green striped short-sleeved top, with a colorful tassel bag slung over her shoulder, hanging at her slender waist. Her lower half was clad in light-blue, tight-fitting capri jeans that revealed a small section of smooth calf. On her feet were pure white sneakers for women.

Seeing Shu Lulu, whom he hadn't seen in some days, Chu Ge couldn't help but breathe a small sigh of relief. Thankfully, it was just her here, and Luo Suyun wasn't with her.

"Uncle! You're back!"

Upon seeing Chu Ge, Shu Lulu's eyes lit up, and she immediately ran over with a big smile, accelerating a bit as she approached Chu Ge and grabbing his hand.

Being led by the hand like this by Shu Lulu, Chu Ge couldn't help but roll his eyes. This little girl—did she have to be so excited to see him?

"I mean, couldn't you at least give a call before coming over? What if I didn't come home tonight, wouldn't you be waiting in vain?" Gently tapping Shu Lulu's forehead, Chu Ge thought speechlessly but said it out loud as such.

"I started calling you since last night, but you either didn't answer or said you were busy with work, not giving me a chance to speak at all."

Shu Lulu held Chu Ge's hand, looking up with a slightly aggrieved expression, but the grievance on her face quickly turned into a smile. "Besides, I wanted to give you a surprise. As your little mistress, it's only right for me to wait for you."

Chu Ge broke into a sweat—why is this little girl bringing up this topic again? "Alright, let go of my hand already. We can talk inside."

"No, I won't. Holding your hand doesn't stop you from getting your keys to open the door. Just let me hold on for a little longer. I haven't seen you in such a long time; I really missed you. Besides, didn't you notice how cold my hands are? Just consider it as warming my hands, can't you?"

He flicked Shu Lulu's forehead again with just the right amount of force. "Let go, or I won't let you in."

Actually, Shu Lulu was right. Holding Shu Lulu's hand certainly didn't prevent him from reaching for his keys to open the door. But because there were security cameras in the hallway, he didn't want He Qing or her bodyguards to see him shrugging off Shu Lulu's hand and then Shu Lulu looking all pitiful, potentially doing something else.

Such a scenario might not be possible for others, but Shu Lulu surely could pull it off—this little rascal could act crazy and make trouble indeed.

Though it wouldn't really matter that much even if they saw it, it just felt weird, inevitably leading people to associate it with some creepy uncle seducing a little girl.

Hearing Chu Ge say this, Shu Lulu finally and reluctantly let go of his hand, standing sheepishly to one side and rubbing her forehead where she had been flicked, watching Chu Ge's back as he opened the door.

Stepping into Chu Ge's home, Shu Lulu looked around inside, her face full of astonishment.

"Uncle, your place is too, too, too, too clean! It seems, if I want to be your little mistress, I'll have to work harder on my housekeeping skills!"

Chu Ge slipped on his slippers and walked into the living room, rubbing his forehead speechlessly. "Lulu, can we please drop this topic?"

Hearing Chu Ge say this, Shu Lulu giggled and nodded in agreement, "Alright, then let's talk about my mom's situation."

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