"Feifei, what are you talking about? You're just bullying me."

Mo Xiaoran felt too embarrassed to even lift her head. She muttered a complaint, but her tone was filled with awkwardness rather than any hint of blame.

After all, Mo Xiaoran knew that Feifei was just joking with her, without any malice.

"Oh, come on, what's there to be embarrassed about? If he's as great as you say, being his girlfriend would definitely be a happy thing, but well... just how happy it would be, you'd have to try it to find out."

Hearing Feifei's teasing of Mo Xiaoran, the other girls giggled.

Chu Ge felt a bit overwhelmed and thought he needed to remind them of his presence. Who knows what else the bold Feifei might say that could be more embarrassing if he stayed quiet.

He didn't really mind, but Mo Xiaoran was so thin-skinned. If Feifei's teasing went too far and she decided not to talk to him anymore, that would be trouble.

"Ahem, ahem."

Chu Ge coughed twice and waited for everyone to turn their heads before nonchalantly walking in, waving the ice cream he held in a plastic bag.

"It's hot, let's have some ice cream."

When Mo Xiaoran looked up, her already red face turned even redder, as if it could bleed.

Feifei and the other girls became less restrained, thanking Chu Ge with beaming smiles as they took the ice cream from him, though their smiles seemed a bit mischievous.

When Chu Ge handed the last ice cream to Lu Gang, he was taken aback, completely surprised that there was one for him. He stood frozen for a few seconds before taking it in a pleasantly surprised way.

That afternoon, the atmosphere in the office finally turned into what Chu Ge had hoped for—relaxed and calm.

Around three o'clock, Chu Ge received a text from Qin Ruojing, inviting him to meet at Papas Grand Hotel, one of the top hotels in Lidu City, at half-past six.

Unconsciously, it was already time to leave work. Chu Ge left the company, and after walking a few steps, he reached the entrance of No. 3 Middle School, just in time to see Shu Lulu and two female classmates coming out together.

Compared to Shu Lulu, the two girls beside her dressed much more unusually, with makeup on their faces and hair dyed in striking colors. They walked with their heads held high, lighting cigarettes as soon as they stepped out of the school gate, looking every bit like rebellious teens.

"Lulu, is that the impressive guy you told us about? He doesn't look like much, not cool at all."

"Yeah, he looks just like an ordinary office worker, doesn't have any aura of dominance. Compared to Brother Da Jiang, he's nothing but a weakling, huh?"

Shu Lulu snorted disdainfully and retorted to the two girls beside her, "Hmph, that's because you didn't see what happened then. That guy is awesome; he may not be as strong as Brother Da Jiang, but I bet he's not far off. Anyway, I'm not going to argue with you, bye-bye."

Facing Chu Ge's gaze, Shu Lulu waved and ran a few steps to his side, "Hey mister, you kept your promise. I was just wondering if you'd come."

Chu Ge smiled, "Just on the way, whether I walk by myself or with you doesn't make much difference."

Shu Lulu looked a bit frustrated, saying, "Geez, do you have to make it sound so harsh? Like you don't care about accompanying me at all. At our school, there are enough boys who want to take me home to fill a whole class at least."

Chu Ge shrugged indifferently, "Then let those boys take you home, why bother with me?"

Shu Lulu clearly didn't expect Chu Ge to say that. She was momentarily stumped but quickly laughed it off, "Because they want to date me, but I'm not interested in them. They're just a bunch of immature kids, so I can't be bothered to give them a chance."

Seeing Shu Lulu act all mature, Chu Ge couldn't help but find it amusing, "You're all just kids in your teens; have you gotten rid of your childishness?"

Shu Lulu defiantly puffed out her well-developed chest, "Of course, it's gone. Don't believe me? Come closer and smell it!"

Chu Ge had only casually joked, not expecting Shu Lulu to respond like that. He was once again amused by her boldness and shook his head with a laugh, "I can smell it from here; no need to get closer."

Shu Lulu was even more frustrated, pouting angrily and turning her head to the side, full of indignation and dissatisfaction.

Chu Ge didn't try to comfort her. In his eyes, she was just a slightly rebellious kid. If she wanted him to give her a ride, he would do it as a favor; if not, it didn't matter.

Shu Lulu waited for a while and saw that Chu Ge was just waiting for the bus by himself, without any intention of talking to her. She couldn't help but think this uncle was indeed different. She realized her own behavior did seem a bit childish and her face broke into a smile again. She slapped Chu Ge on the back: "Uncle, you're really cool. Now I finally believe that you weren't intentionally trying to take advantage of me this morning."

Chu Ge was a bit embarrassed, gave a noncommittal smile, and just then the bus arrived.

On the bus, it was still crowded. Chu Ge and Shu Lulu stood side by side, chatting on and off, and soon the bus reached the Yipin Spring City District stop. Shu Lulu began moving toward the exit, taking a few steps before noticing Chu Ge wasn't moving. She asked puzzledly, "Uncle, it's our stop. Aren't you getting off?"

Chu Ge shook his head with a smile, "I'm going to Papas Hotel to meet Zhou Zhigao."

Shu Lulu and a few passengers were stunned, and then Shu Lulu burst into laughter. The other passengers gave Chu Ge strange looks, their expressions clearly saying, "Can you at least rehearse your lies a little?"

"Uncle, I never expected you to brag! But isn't that a bit too far-fetched? Zhou Zhigao is such a big star, like you can just meet him whenever you want. Besides, is your monthly salary even enough for a pot of tea at Papas? Okay, Uncle, see you tomorrow, bye-bye."

Chu Ge didn't explain, just nodded with a faint smile, "Bye-bye."

To Shu Lulu, Zhou Zhigao was a star idol, a big figure, but to Chu Ge, what was he really? At most, just a pretty boy with a flawed character. If Qin Ruojing hadn't asked him twice, Chu Ge wouldn't bother meeting him. Wasn't there something better to do with his time?

After a few more stops, Chu Ge got off at a bus stop not far from Papas Hotel. Seeing it was still not six o'clock, he took out his phone and called Qin Ruojing. Knowing she had already arrived, he leisurely headed towards Papas Hotel.

As one of Lidu City's top hotels, Papas Hotel exuded a sense of opulence inside and out. Almost all the cars parked at the entrance cost more than half a million, and those entering and exiting were invariably suited up, accompanied by beautiful wives.

When Chu Ge, dressed casually, arrived at the entrance of Papas Hotel, he immediately seemed out of place with everything around.

Amid some curious glances, Chu Ge casually walked through the hotel door and took the scenic elevator to the top floor.

He opened the door to a VIP room and at a glance saw Qin Ruojing in a tailored suit, her makeup perfectly applied, sitting elegantly on the leather sofa, deep in thought.

Hearing the door, Qin Ruojing looked up, and upon seeing Chu Ge at the entrance, she slightly furrowed her elegant brows.

"Chu Ge, why did you come dressed like that?"

Seemingly unnoticeable of the slight annoyance in Qin Ruojing's voice, Chu Ge smiled lightly, "Like this? This outfit costs a few hundred. Isn't it nice?"

"I know you don't think much of Zhou Zhigao, but at least wear a suit? Wearing casual clothes, it's obvious you don't take him seriously, right?"

"Heh, you've got it right. I really don't take him seriously. There are a lot of people in this world I respect, but sadly, he's not one of them."

Chu Ge casually said, sitting down next to Qin Ruojing on the sofa.

Qin Ruojing pinched her brow, considered asking the staff for a suit for Chu Ge, but knowing his temperament, even if the suit was placed in front of him, he probably wouldn't wear it.

Though a bit helpless, Qin Ruojing ultimately just sighed and said nothing more.

"Miss Qin, I know you think it's important to invite Zhou Zhigao, but with people like him, the more face you give him, the more he takes himself seriously. You've talked to him before; you should know what he wants, right? Whether I wear a suit or not is really not that important. If you really think it's inappropriate, I can leave right now."

Looking at the confident Chu Ge, Qin Ruojing knew he had a point, and she was less anxious, shaking her head with a mixture of amusement and exasperation, "You always have a point. Fine, just stay here, but make sure you don't mess things up later."

Chu Ge grinned again, casually grabbed a Snake Fruit from the fruit plate on the coffee table, wiped it with his palm, took a big bite, and mumbled, "I can't promise that, but I'll try."

It seemed Chu Ge's relaxed demeanor rubbed off on Qin Ruojing, lightening her mood. She couldn't help but give him a glance, "What kind of employee talks to the chairman like this? Be careful, or I'll fire you."

Admittedly, with Qin Ruojing's appearance and demeanor, even a roll of her eyes rather than a flirtatious glance looked elegant, making Chu Ge find her pleasing to the eye and putting him in a great mood.

"Hehe, if you're not afraid your sister will find out, I don't mind."

Qin Ruojing was about to speak when her phone suddenly rang. She took out her iPhone 5S and couldn't help but give a helpless smile.

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