Chen Jiatong laughed and said, "I guarantee the task will be completed."

As Chen Jiatong finished speaking, Xu Jingyuan smiled and continued, "Master Chu, whatever you want us to do, we'll follow your instructions."

Chu Ge smiled slightly and said, "Alright then, let's continue with the photoshoot. The sooner we finish, the sooner you won't have to stay hungry here."

Seeing Chu Ge pick up the camera again, the two women also got ready for the shoot.

Since it was just the few of them there, with no outsiders around, during the next part of the shoot, both Chen Jiatong and Xu Jingyuan loosened up a bit, not just in their actions and expressions, but also in their banter with Chu Ge, throwing in a few well-timed jokes.

"These two women are indeed very adept at handling photoshoots. The photos really turned out quite presentable."

After finishing a set of photos, Chu Ge exhaled, sat on the sofa, and took a sip of water, very satisfied with the photos just taken.

Meanwhile, Chen Jiatong and Xu Jingyuan took their clothes and went into the suite.

"Master Chu, Yuanyuan and I can't decide which outfit is more suitable. Why don't you help us choose?"

Moments later, Chen Jiatong's voice came from inside, and Chu Ge agreed, leaving the sofa and walking towards the resting room.

Standing by the door and looking inside, Chu Ge's eyes lit up. These two women really knew how to dress.

Chen Jiatong was wearing a magical robe, typical of the dominant sorceress characters in most online games. Who knows where they got such cosplay clothing? The fabric was quite minimalistic, exuding a strong mage vibe.

Xu Jingyuan, on the other hand, was dressed in a standard office lady attire: a white shirt, black pencil skirt, and her hair meticulously tied at the back, with thin-framed gold-rimmed glasses, transforming from a trendy girl to a professional white-collar worker, full of intellectual beauty.

Beside them, there were several other outfits in different styles, including pure school uniforms and a wild, beautiful warrior's armor.

Although Chu Ge hadn't seen these clothes on them, just imagining them made him certain that any set could grace a magazine cover.

Xu Jingyuan pushed her gold-rimmed glasses, resembling a competent secretary, and asked, "Master Chu, we're both a bit uncertain. Which style of clothing do you think is more appropriate for the company's recruitment flyer?"

Even knowing that these two women were trying to cozy up to him, Chu Ge couldn't help but find her question to be quite sharp, rubbing his forehead in slight exasperation.

"To be honest, you both really stumped me. You two are like natural clothes hangers. Any outfit you try on is stunning. I kind of regret inviting you over for a photoshoot. Placing your photos on the recruitment flyer, I can't imagine how many innocent young boys you'll dazzle and how much traffic chaos you'll cause."

Chen Jiatong laughed sweetly and walked to Chu Ge's left in her enchanting robe, saying amusingly, "Master Chu, you're teasing us again. If we were really that charming, you wouldn't have left us the last time."

Xu Jingyuan, with a smile on her face, walked to Chu Ge's right and agreed, "Yes, in front of Master Chu, we're nothing but ugly ducklings, with not even a shred of confidence."

Hearing what they said, Chu Ge understood their point, and couldn't help but smile wryly.

"You two, stop putting me down. Since I promised to help you if you needed it, that's my commitment to you. Actually, you don't have to do this. If I acted differently towards you, how would I be different from those people we despise?"

Chen Jiatong shook her head, "Master Chu, of course we understand your intentions, but Tongtong truly admires your character. Just for your sincerity alone, no other man can compare. Tongtong genuinely enjoys being by your side, willing to do anything for you."

Xu Jingyuan leaned closer to Chu Ge's ear, whispering, "Yes, Master Chu, we are certainly grateful for your respect. Yuanyuan only hopes to make you happy. If attending to your needs makes you comfortable, then it's Yuanyuan's honor, making me feel appreciated by you, and that I'm useful."

Listening to their affectionate words, Chu Ge gently shook his head, saying somewhat helplessly, "You two, I understand your thoughts, but for now, let's just chat."

Chu Ge sat down on a chair, looking at Chen Jiatong and Xu Jingyuan, scratching his head.

Chen Jiatong and Xu Jingyuan exchanged a brief look, their expressions somewhat complex. But without saying more, they took two chairs and sat down opposite Chu Ge.

Seeing Chen Jiatong and Xu Jingyuan with somewhat confused looks, Chu Ge smiled slightly and asked a question, "Miss Chen, Miss Xu, what... are your current professions?"

Both Chen Jiatong and Xu Jingyuan were caught off guard by Chu Ge's question. The question seemed rather inexplicable. What were their professions? Of course, Chu Ge knew. Wasn't he just stating the obvious?

Although puzzled, after a moment of hesitation, Chen Jiatong still responded immediately, "Chu, we're actors."

Chu Ge smiled again, "Yes, both of you are actors, quite famous, but not very famous yet. I'm sure you both really hope to become hugely popular and become world-renowned big stars, don't you?"

The two women nodded in unison. As actors, who doesn't hope to become a star? Wasn't Chu Ge asking the obvious?

"Don't feel strange, and don't feel restrained. I'm just here to chat with you, to talk about the things surrounding those big stars."

Chen Jiatong and Xu Jingyuan were still full of confusion, but since Chu Ge had brought the topic here, they sat poised, ready to listen intently.

They were, after all, savvy women, skilled in adjusting the atmosphere. Xu Jingyuan laughed softly and said, "Chu, could it be that you want to give us a scoop? Talk about some celebrity gossip?"

Chen Jiatong glanced at Xu Jingyuan with a smile and chimed in, "Looks like we're in for a treat today. The circles of those big stars aren't something we can usually reach."

With that, Chen Jiatong turned her gaze to Chu Ge, "Thanks in advance, Chu, for broadening our horizons."

Chu Ge smiled noncommittally, his expression gradually becoming serious. The two women sensed the shift in atmosphere and instinctively felt a bit nervous.

"Just now, Miss Xu said I was going to spill some secrets. In a way, what I'm about to say can be considered a scoop, but... it's not celebrity gossip."

Hearing this, Chen Jiatong and Xu Jingyuan were intrigued. They felt as if they'd grasped something, but couldn't quite pin it down, so they focused even more intently.

"I wonder if you've heard an old saying, 'All you see is the thief eating meat, you don't see the thief getting beaten.' It's a crude but true saying, and I've always thought it was spot on."

"What I mean by this is, in your eyes, those celebrity stars seem glamorous and fabulous, but behind many of the dazzling stars, there are actually many unsung struggles. What I'm going to talk about now are their stories."

"Let's talk about King Liu first. Look at him, nearing fifty, yet still so handsome and suave, practically an ageless legend in the entertainment industry. But before he became famous, he came from a poor family, dropped out of middle school to become a shampoo boy, washing hair from six in the morning every day, with his hands turning pale from the water, barely earning any money at all."

"And then there's King Guo. Even looking across the nation, or all of Asia, or even the entire world, his achievements are quite exceptional. The only Asian DVD that Michael Jackson ever bought was King Guo's 'Wild City'."

"Yet this internationally recognized King Guo—do you know what he used to do?"

Chu Ge paused, throwing the question to Chen Jiatong and Xu Jingyuan.

Chen Jiatong nodded, "I've heard a little about it. King Guo used to be a backup dancer at a TV station."

Chu Ge smiled faintly, "And then?"

"And then?" Chen Jiatong was taken aback, glanced at Xu Jingyuan whose eyes also showed confusion, and shook her head, "I don't know beyond that."

Chu Ge nodded and continued, "Before joining the TV station as a backup dancer, King Guo worked as an air conditioning repairman, just a pure manual laborer."

"Then there was a guy working at a car wash. One day in 1974, he saw a Rolls-Royce roll into the car wash, and he looked at it longingly, and secretly touched the steering wheel. In the end, he got smacked by a customer who told him he'd never afford such a car in his life. Do you know who that car wash guy was?"

Chen Jiatong and Xu Jingyuan shook their heads.

"That guy who got smacked in the car wash is now called 'Brother Fa', and there are six Rolls-Royces parked in his garage."

Chu Ge's lips curled slightly, "So, Miss Chen, Miss Xu, you've already started at a high point. As long as you're willing to work hard, you might achieve the heights of these stars I've mentioned. Isn't that right?"

The unspoken implication was not to waste too much effort on him.

The two women's eyes involuntarily misted over a little.

Suddenly, a tiny, almost undetectable voice reached Chu Ge's ears.

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