Chu Ge knew that the woman behind him was following him, but he didn't have any extra reaction. Buddy just doesn't feel like hitting on you, what can you do about it?

Leaving the gym hall located on the third floor, Chu Ge went down to the second floor.

He was planning to play some bowling, to listen to the sound of pins crashing, but as he passed by the yoga studio, the door suddenly swung open, and two young and beautiful women in the same style but different colored yoga outfits walked out, chatting and laughing.

Seeing these two women, Chu Ge stopped in his tracks, slightly dazed. The two women met Chu Ge's gaze with a similar expression and then showed some surprise in their eyes, blooming into bright smiles on their faces.

"Young Master Chu, what a coincidence. You're at the gym today too, despite the heavy rain?"

Seeing the genuine smiles on Chen Jiatong and Xu Jingyuan's faces and hearing such a light greeting, Chu Ge's originally troubled mood surprisingly eased a lot.

It was an ordinary thing, but given the current situation, it became quite rare indeed.

After all, the He Family's crisis had fully surfaced. Not only did insiders know, but even ordinary people heard some whispers. This matter occasionally became a topic of conversation in the streets and alleys.

Chu Ge knew these two second-tier celebrities through He Qing. In their eyes, he was He Qing's cousin. He hadn't seen them for a while and thought they might feel awkward seeing him, but he didn't expect them to be so gracious.

Chu Ge didn't think their news was so slow that they hadn't heard anything. Either their acting skills were so high they could fool even him, or they still saw him as a friend, which was why they showed such a surprised smile.

Chu Ge wasn't sure which case it was, but he preferred to believe the latter.

So, he smiled too, a warm and inviting smile, "Yeah, what a coincidence. Are you leaving now?"

Xu Jingyuan nodded, "Yeah, we just finished yoga. We're going to grab a coffee. Want to join us?"

Chen Jiatong also showed an expectant look, "Young Master Chu, in this weather, sitting in a café and having a drink is very pleasant, isn't it?"

Chu Ge could see that these two women weren't merely being polite. After a slight hesitation, he agreed. Chatting with these two women was not a bad choice.

"Since the beauties have invited, I'd rather oblige than refuse."

"Young Master Chu, you're being too modest. It's our honor to have coffee with you."

"Young Master Chu, wait for us a bit, okay? We'll just change clothes and be right back."

The two women smiled and said a word each before heading to the changing room, leaving Chu Ge waiting there.

The woman who had been following him earlier was a bit stunned. No wonder this man wasn't interested in her. It turned out that just by casually running into two acquaintances, the level was so high!

Even though she prided herself on her looks and figure, when she saw Chen Jiatong and Xu Jingyuan, she had to admit a fact: compared to these two women, she was lacking quite a bit. To put it harshly, she was just ordinary.

Realizing this, she felt genuinely frustrated. If she had known, why follow? Wasn't this just her own annoyance?

Feeling quite unpleasant, she was about to sulkily leave when she suddenly saw those two women come out of the changing room and paused again.

On the one hand, it was because these two women looked even more stunning in their fashionable outfits. On the other hand, it was because she suddenly realized these two women looked very familiar.

It wasn't until they left her sight, fully centered around Chu Ge, that she suddenly realized.

No wonder these two women looked familiar; she'd seen them on TV more than once. They were Chen Jiatong and Xu Jingyuan.

At this point, her emotions became more complex. Though she increasingly understood the man's indifference toward her, she couldn't help but feel a sense of regret for missing the chance with him.

After all, how could someone who could make Chen Jiatong and Xu Jingyuan show such attitudes be just an ordinary man?

Leaving the fitness center, Chu Ge got into Xu Jingyuan's Chevrolet and went to a café called "Corner."

The three of them settled in a quiet booth. Chen Jiatong and Xu Jingyuan sat across from Chu Ge. While ordering, they finally noticed the ring on Chu Ge's left ring finger.

"Young Master Chu, is that... are you married?" Chen Jiatong paused slightly and asked tentatively.

"Not yet. It's kind of like we're engaged." Chu Ge smiled. "However, when the wedding will be, I can't say for certain right now."

"Young Master Chu, whose daughter is fortunate enough to be engaged to you? Can you give us a little hint?" Xu Jingyuan asked with a teasing smile, though her tone didn't quite match the expression on her face.

"Ha, this matter isn't finalized at all yet, so don't ask for now. Let's wait until I'm really getting married, okay?"

Chu Ge didn't want to elaborate on this topic. After all, he was feeling a bit uncertain in his heart, and such a significant matter concerning marriage also affected Qin Ruojing's reputation.

If by any chance something unexpected really happens, it wouldn't matter much to him as a man, but the impact on a girl could be quite negative.

"Young Master Chu, you're so stingy." Xu Jingyuan pouted. "Are you not treating us as friends anymore?"

"Exactly." Chen Jiatong chimed in, her expression carrying hints of playful blame. "Jingyuan and I may not have many talents, but at least we could help host your wedding, right? Young Master Chu wouldn't be looking down on us, thinking we're not presentable, would you?"

These two women teamed up, quick-witted and in perfect harmony, leaving Chu Ge a bit overwhelmed. He shook his head speechlessly.

"Go ahead and tease me. How could I possibly look down on you? In this situation, it should be you looking down on me, shouldn't it?"

"Look down on you? Young Master Chu, what are you talking about? How could we possibly look down on you?" Chen Jiatong widened her eyes, her tone a mix of teasing reproach and genuine confusion.

Chu Ge smirked, stirring his coffee with a spoon, and said half-jokingly and half-seriously, "The He Family isn't what it used to be, and obviously I'm not the person I used to be either. Shouldn't you be looking down on me and staying far away?"

As Chu Ge finished speaking, the atmosphere at the table turned awkward. He's never minded being an atmosphere killer, as some matters were actually indifferent. But being with them, he did care a bit about their true feelings towards the He Family and himself.

Chen Jiatong didn't avoid Chu Ge's gaze at all. Her face gradually showed a somewhat unpleasant expression, but it wasn't the awkwardness of having her thoughts exposed. It was more a sense of disappointment and grievance.

"Young Master Chu, do you really see us like that, so shallow, only knowing how to curry favor, considering benefits above all else in everything we do?"

Although Xu Jingyuan didn't speak, her gentle eyes began to mist up, and her thin, sensual lips pressed tightly together.

Chu Ge honestly didn't expect this kind of reaction from them from one probing remark, and they seemed so sincere, which caught him a bit off guard.

"Uh...it was just a joke. You don't have to react like this, do you? Why are you two allowed to tease me but I'm not allowed to make a joke? When you tease me, I don't take it so seriously, do I?"

Chu Ge chuckled awkwardly, scratching his head, appearing flustered but his eyes carried a hidden sharpness like that of a hawk.

"No, it's not the same." Chen Jiatong shook her head. "If you truly believe we are your friends, Young Master Chu, you wouldn't make such jokes."

"We do know about the situation with the He Family." Xu Jingyuan said after a brief silence, sighing softly. "However, even if the He Family hasn't completely collapsed, or even if it really did fall, what difference would it make? Should the rise and fall of the He Family define the key to our relationship?"

Before Chu Ge could speak, Chen Jiatong added seriously, "Young Master Chu, we indeed got to know each other through Miss He. Frankly, I did hope to gain some benefits from you, but after interacting with you, I gradually realized that even if one day you're left with nothing, you'd still be someone I admire and wish to follow."

In the gazes of these two women, Chu Ge didn't detect any pretense, only a profound sense of earnestness, which genuinely moved him.

As the saying goes, "Prostitutes have no feelings, actors have no righteousness," though Chu Ge had heard similar words from them before and felt slightly touched, he hadn't been profoundly affected. If what these two women were saying now came from their hearts, it carried a completely different meaning and was truly rare.

Chu Ge smiled, "You two, really. I just said one thing, and you've turned it into such a big conversation. Okay, okay, let's drink some coffee before it gets cold and tastes bad."

Saying this, Chu Ge reached for the coffee cup on the table. However, before his hand could touch the cup's handle, a slender, fair hand stretched over, gently grasping his fingers first.

"Young Master Chu, maybe you can't fully trust my words right now, so how about I prove my sincerity with actions, okay?"

Chen Jiatong looked into Chu Ge's eyes, her face slightly flushed, her tone gentle but firm.

"Uh..."

Just as Chu Ge was about to say something, the other hand he had placed on the table was also gently grasped by someone.

"Young Master Chu, and me as well."

Xu Jingyuan gently held Chu Ge's hand, the tenderness and determination on her pretty face mirroring that of Chen Jiatong's.

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