Though he was speechless, Chu Ge found it quite amusing. Surely when Qin Ruojing arrived later and learned of this news, her expression would be quite something, wouldn't it?

"Knock knock"

Two polite knocks came from the door of the private room. He Qing said "Come in," and only then was the door pushed open gently.

Two fashionable, slender, and stunning women walked in. They were Chen Jiatong and Xu Jingyuan, who had gained rapid popularity last year through live streaming online and had now officially entered the acting world.

Had these two women appeared elsewhere, their looks and aura, coupled with their second-tier celebrity status, would undoubtedly attract a lot of attention. More often than not, fans would come up to ask them for autographs. Yet, as they entered this private room, they wore no traces of pride on their faces. Even while smiling, they appeared quite humble.

After all, whether it was their looks, figures, or status, those things that would make them proud in front of most people paled in comparison to He Qing.

Once inside, the two women smiled sweetly at Chu Ge and greeted with pleasant voices, "Hello, Young Master Chu," only then turning their gaze to He Qing, greeting her with a "Miss He."

From the previous encounter, both Chen Jiatong and Xu Jingyuan had noticed that when He Qing was with her cousin, she completely took the posture of following Chu Ge's lead. Greeting Chu Ge first would not only not upset her, it would actually make her satisfied.

Moreover, they were also contemplating hitching a ride with Chu Ge's rising status and becoming successful.

After glancing at Chen Jiatong and Xu Jingyuan, He Qing nodded slightly and casually said, "Have a seat," and the two women then sat down on the other side of Chu Ge, waiting for He Qing's instructions, while plotting how to get closer to Chu Ge in their hearts.

Since their last meeting, Chu Ge hadn't called them at all, leaving them quite disappointed.

Feeling the gazes cast on him by the two women, Chu Ge couldn't help but chuckle to himself. If he truly were a wealthy heir, he wouldn't mind bedding these two women. After all, for any man, having a chance to be with actresses is an appealing affair.

However, as they say, family affairs are best known to oneself. He didn't have the slightest association with the label of a wealthy heir. Even if one day he were to don the big hat of a CEO, it would merely be for appearances.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, there came another knock at the door, and Qin Ruojing walked in.

At first glance at the setting inside, Qin Ruojing was slightly taken aback. She had expected a one-on-one meeting with He Qing, but instead found three other people besides He Qing.

Of course, what puzzled her the most was that Chu Ge was here too, and... the two young women beside Chu Ge, who looked rather familiar, seemed to have some kind of interest in Chu Ge?

Qin Ruojing observed Chen Jiatong and Xu Jingyuan, who graciously stood up and discreetly assessed Qin Ruojing.

When they noticed Qin Ruojing focusing her gaze on Chu Ge right upon entering, their minds flickered with realization: it seemed this woman also had a connection with Young Master Chu.

Moreover, this woman's looks and aura were so dazzling, it's no wonder Young Master Chu had not contacted them. Surely, he was not lacking in women around him, possibly each one more beautiful than the last.

Indeed, if they wanted to climb onto Young Master Chu's high branch, it wouldn't be an easy task. They really had to put in extra effort.

"Miss He."

After all, Qin Ruojing was a chairwoman, naturally possessing a strong mindset. She was momentarily stunned for a second or so, but quickly regained her composure. Despite her heart being puzzled, she didn't forget her manners, smilingly nodding at He Qing and greeting her.

He Qing smiled and nodded back, "Miss Qin, let me introduce you. This is Chen Jiatong, and this is Xu Jingyuan. Both of them are stars who transitioned from the web to the big screen and are now signed actresses with Tianjiao Film and Television."

After speaking, she turned her gaze to Chen Jiatong and Xu Jingyuan, "Miss Chen, Miss Xu. This is Miss Qin Ruojing, the chairwoman of Tianjiao Group. Have you two met before?"

Upon hearing He Qing's introduction, Qin Ruojing suddenly realized why these two women seemed familiar to her. Whether it was Chen Jiatong or Xu Jingyuan, both of them are highly popular in China, no less than Zhou Zhigao, as second-tier actors. She had indeed seen them before on screen and at Tianjiao Film and Television.

If it were in the past, just having these two stars join the Tianjiao Film and Television team would have made Qin Ruojing overjoyed, and she wouldn't have forgotten their faces. But lately, she had been meeting so many superstars that seeing these two women didn't stir much emotion in her.

Qin Ruojing shook hands with Chen Jiatong and Xu Jingyuan successively, then glanced at Chu Ge, who seemed somewhat resigned, her mind growing increasingly confused, unsure of the purpose behind He Qing's invitation for her.

Noticing Qin Ruojing's peculiar gaze, He Qing smiled faintly again and said, "Also, this gentleman, Mr. Chu Ge, I imagine Miss Qin must be quite familiar with. To be honest, he's actually my cousin."

"What? He... he's your... your cousin?"

Even though Qin Ruojing always had a strong mental fortitude, hearing this news suddenly made her pupils unconsciously contract slightly. She quickly turned her head, exclaiming a bit out of control.

In Qin Ruojing's line of sight, that familiar face seemed suddenly incredibly strange. It was like seeing an alien walk out from a flying saucer; the expression would be just like this.

Having anticipated Qin Ruojing's reaction, Chu Ge scratched his head, raised his right hand to wave, and smiled helplessly, nodding slightly.

Since Chen Jiatong and Xu Jingyuan were also in the room right now, he could only explain later. For the time being, he could only assume the identity of He Qing's cousin.

"Miss Qin, I'm sorry, I haven't told you before because my cousin is rather low-key. Now that I need him to help me manage some business matters, I must tell you his real identity, and I hope Miss Qin won't mind."

Staring at Chu Ge for a solid four to five seconds, it wasn't until He Qing's voice reached her ears that Qin Ruojing slightly came back to her senses. Turning her head robotically, she met He Qing's gaze, shaking her head with exceedingly bewildered expression.

"Miss He, you exaggerate, I..."

Qin Ruojing wanted to exchange polite words but found she didn't know what to say. After all, the news was simply too explosive; she had always regarded Chu Ge as a small-time figure. She couldn't accept this all at once.

He Qing laughed, patting Qin Ruojing's shoulder as if they were friends, "Miss Qin, please have a seat. Let's talk about the business ahead."

Qin Ruojing blinked in confusion and then sneaked a glance at Chu Ge before sitting down on the sofa with a strange demeanor, churning inside as she looked at He Qing, waiting for her to continue.

Once Qin Ruojing took her seat, He Qing got right down to business, "Simply put, I want to start a company affiliated under your group, with my cousin as the president. As for Miss Chen and Miss Xu, they will be the company's brand ambassadors responsible for advertising, publicity, and such in the future."

The news that Chu Ge was He Qing's cousin was already making Qin Ruojing seriously doubt her ears, and now hearing that Chu Ge would become a company president, shock could hardly suffice to describe her feelings.

Afterwards, He Qing elaborated on some appropriate issues concerning Tianqing Company, while Qin Ruojing's mind felt somewhat blank. Although she kept nodding, she didn't truly catch every word He Qing was saying.

"Miss Qin, regarding the company matters, there might be inconveniences that trouble you in the future. Even with my cousin overseeing, we still need to rely on your effort and assistance then, okay?"

Upon hearing this, Qin Ruojing quickly nodded, "Miss He, you're too kind, it's my pleasure to assist you."

While agreeing, Qin Ruojing couldn't help but think about when she called He Qing last time. At that time, she felt there was barely anything she could help He Qing with; little did she know she would be entrusted like this today.

Apparently… He Qing wasn't entirely being polite when she said that before.

Thinking of this, Qin Ruojing couldn't help but glance angrily at Chu Ge. This guy surely knew everything beforehand and kept it hidden until now, putting her in a difficult position before He Qing.

Let's see how I deal with him tonight!

As for Qin Ruojing's resentful gaze, Chu Ge simply pretended not to notice. Truth be told, he felt rather awkward but could only explain once they were alone later.

At this moment, Chen Jiatong and Xu Jingyuan were relieved. They had been worried about any ambiguity between Qin Ruojing and Chu Ge, but given the situation, apparently, Qin Ruojing was entirely unaware of Chu Ge's "real" identity before, implying there was no deep connection between them.

If that's the case, seizing this opportunity for collaboration was something they definitely needed to hold on to. Even if they couldn't marry into a wealthy family and become a rich lady, just getting a bit of favor from Young Master Chu, even becoming a mistress or the fourth in line, was still worthwhile.

He Qing, Qin Ruojing, along with Chen Jiatong and Xu Jingyuan, continued discussing more about the company, but each with their own thoughts, occasionally sending glances toward Chu Ge. Being ogled like this made Chu Ge feel terribly uncomfortable, not because he felt guilty but rather because it was so helpless and amusing.

Since the main business was mostly settled, Chu Ge felt staying any longer wouldn't serve much purpose. Instead of being watched by these women like this, it was better to relax with his sister-in-law, Qin Ruoying.

Just as Chu Ge was thinking of finding an excuse to leave, He Qing spoke up first, "Cousin, there's one more thing I want to discuss with you."

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