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Chapter 459: Going Around in Circles, the World is Small

Chapter 459: Chapter 459: Going Around in Circles, the World is Small

Su Mu felt awkward, so after lunch, she hurriedly made an excuse to leave Fu Shinian’s house, even neglecting Qiqi’s reliance on her and completely ignoring Shinian’s teasing smile. She believed that once she left that place, everything from last night could be treated as if nothing had happened.

Actually, her work in Jiangcheng City was already finished, and there was no need for her to continue coming to the studio. However, her return date to Shen City was not yet determined, and she really had nowhere else to go. Lin Ning was somewhat surprised when Su Mu appeared at the studio in the afternoon:

"Su, what are you doing here? I thought you were going back to Shen City today."

Considering that last night Lin Ning had delivered her like a lamb into Fu Shinian’s hands, Su Mu’s gaze towards Lin Ning always felt somewhat murderous, which made Lin Ning somewhat uneasy. But she instantly knew what was happening and helplessly said:

"Su, if you didn’t want to go back to the apartment, you should have told me before drinking; I had no idea you had sold your apartment and you’ve been living at the studio recently. If I had known earlier, I wouldn’t have taken you back to the apartment."

Su Mu knew that no matter how much blame went around, she couldn’t lay it all on Lin Ning. But thinking about what might have happened last night made her restless, yet she couldn’t say anything to Lin Ning; she could only wave her hand, signaling for her to leave. Yet, after only a moment, Lin Ning came back again, which made Su Mu, who was already suffering from a headache and wishing to rest, somewhat impatient:

"What’s the matter?"

"A customer has come downstairs asking to have a portrait taken."

Su Mu pinched the bridge of her nose:

"Hadn’t we already agreed? After finishing the previous jobs, we weren’t going to take any more here."

"I know," Lin Ning replied with a nod. "But the client said they know you and came specifically."

"Know me?" Su Mu stopped what she was doing and looked at Lin Ning. "Do you know them?"

Lin Ning confirmed knowing the person but didn’t know how to explain, smiling awkwardly before finally speaking, "I met him once on the day Shi Lihua was arrested when he came to say goodbye to Shi Lihua."

Su Mu frowned slightly, unable to understand how someone who knew Shi Lihua could also know her. She didn’t feel that she knew anyone else, but since they had come looking for her, it wouldn’t be right not to see them, especially since she was very curious about what they wanted.

Getting up, she walked alongside Lin Ning and casually asked:

"What’s his relation to Shi Lihua?"

"That day, he and Mr. Fu were talking to Shi Lihua in the room. I don’t know the specifics of their discussion, but I believe they were on opposing sides."

Su Mu didn’t say anything more and directly went downstairs.

In the reception room, a slender, upright figure stood with his back to Su Mu, looking at the photographs on the wall. Just from his silhouette, Su Mu felt he must be a quiet person. Because of the quietness, Su Mu felt a bit reluctant to disrupt the scene before her, but fortunately, he heard her and slowly turned around. In the next moment, Su Mu saw a strikingly handsome face that was somewhat pale.

Yu Qingzhou smiled:

"Hello, I’m Yu Qingzhou."

Su Mu nodded slightly: "Hello, I’m Su Mu."

Su Mu invited Yu Qingzhou to sit, and she also sat across from him, signaling to Lin Ning at the door to bring in two cups of coffee. Yu Qingzhou smiled slightly:

"I’m slowly trying to quit coffee, but since it’s offered by Miss Su, I certainly won’t refuse."

"There’s no need for that. I’ll have my assistant switch it to juice for you."

Just as Su Mu was about to call Lin Ning, Yu Qingzhou stopped her: "No need, an occasional cup is fine."

Su Mu didn’t insist and smiled lightly:

"I seem to be meeting Mr. Yu for the first time, but according to my assistant, you know me."

"Yes, I know you," Yu Qingzhou looked at Su Mu with a calm and gentle gaze. "You’re a friend of Wei Shaoqin, aren’t you?"

Su Mu grew more puzzled:

"You know Wei Shaoqin?"

"Yes, it was he who said your photography skills are very good. That’s why I came from Shen City, wanting to see you and also to have a portrait taken."

Hearing Yu Qingzhou’s words, Su Mu remembered that she hadn’t been in touch with Wei Shaoqin for a long time, so naturally, he wouldn’t have known about her moving the studio back to Shen City. She smiled slightly:

"I haven’t been in contact with him for a long time, so he doesn’t know yet about my plan to move the studio back to Shen City. My mistake. If I had told him earlier, you wouldn’t have had to make the trip. We could have done the shooting in Shen City later."

"You’re going back to Shen City?"

"Yes," Su Mu smiled lightly. "Shen City is my home. I’ve been adrift for years; it’s time to return."

Yu Qingzhou watched Su Mu for a few seconds before speaking:

"May I take it that you are reconciling with Fu Shinian?"

Su Mu was silent for quite a while. Honestly, she was very curious about Yu Qingzhou’s identity. She didn’t quite understand how someone who knew Shi Lihua and had dealings with Fu Shinian could also be connected with Wei Shaoqin, and evidently, their relationship seemed quite good; otherwise, Wei Shaoqin wouldn’t have recommended him.

"I may be presumptuous, but I really can’t unravel some of my doubts."

Yu Qingzhou smiled slightly, preemptively answering before Su Mu could ask:

"I am Shi Lihua’s adopted son. She came back to the country partly for revenge and partly for my company in Italy, but she didn’t know that the losses the company was suffering were intentionally caused by me. Therefore, when Fu Shinian’s people found me in Italy, we made a deal. My reason for returning to Shen City was to help Fu Shinian, and after Shi Lihua’s matter was settled, I didn’t want to return to Italy anymore, since this is where I was born and raised. Later, when I was looking for a house in Shen City, I met Wei Shaoqin, and now Wei Shaoqin and I..."

Yu Qingzhou paused for a moment and then smiled: "are very good friends."

Su Mu nodded:

"It seems the world is indeed very small."

"Yes, after such a long and roundabout journey, you ultimately meet the people you’re supposed to meet."

Su Mu didn’t quite understand that statement, but Yu Qingzhou didn’t seem keen on explaining further and smiled slightly as he stood up:

"Since Miss Su’s studio is moving back to Shen City, I’m not in a rush. We’ll talk when we get back to Shen City."

Su Mu also stood up: "Mr. Yu, since you are a good friend of Wei Shaoqin, I should extend the courtesy of the host. How about I treat you to a casual meal tonight?"

"No, thank you," Yu Qingzhou kindly declined. "I’d like to walk around Jiangcheng City more, as I haven’t been here before. Miss Su, your time is also precious; I won’t impose. I believe we’ll have plenty of time to dine together once back in Shen City."