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After a sleepless night, Fu Baiqiu lay on the bed until three o'clock in the morning and barely fell asleep. He had some strange dreams, and when he woke up again, it was already high in the sun.

The sky outside the window was clear and cloudless, and the sky was as blue as a vivid oil painting. In this cold winter and spring, the sun rarely showed its face.The river network in Hamburg is densely covered. Not far away, there are large and small ships waiting to set sail in the port. To the left is St. Catherine's Church, and to the right is the Elbphilharmonie Concert Hall, which is shaped like a sailboat and fits the nickname "Bridge City".

Fu Baiqiu stood in front of the window for a while, and suddenly remembered that he followed Jinzhi to this city countless times before, and this was their second foothold in Europe besides London.

hibiscus...

Thinking of the name silently, she was stunned for a moment, picked up the mobile phone next to the bed to check the time, it was 09:30 in the morning.

"Jinzhi, wake up."

She walked out of the room and gently knocked on the door of the next room.

No one answered.

"Jinzhi?"

The surroundings were so quiet that there was a sound of needles dropping.

Fu Baiqiu frowned, and tentatively opened the door, a faint scent of perfume came over his face, which was the residual smell of the man, but the room was empty.

The bedding was spread straight and neatly, as if no one had ever been lying on it.

What about people?

Fu Baiqiu's fingers on the door suddenly tightened, and at that moment a piece of flesh was ruthlessly gouged out of his heart, and many possibilities flooded into his brain, and then he swept his eyes and saw the silver suitcase standing upright against the wall.

She breathed a sigh of relief.

The luggage is still there.

Thinking back to last night, that man's decisive eyes and weird smile, did he want to do something stupid?

Fu Baiqiu was taken aback by his guess, turned back to his room to get his cell phone, and dialed that person's number...

Hamburg Academy of Music.

Yesterday's concert, Shi Jinzhi was unfortunately absent due to an unexpected situation. Originally, today's master class could also be postponed, but she really didn't know how to face Fu Baiqiu. The two of them also needed some time and space to digest some things, so Take this opportunity to avoid it.

There are more than a dozen students, the outstanding ones who have been selected by thousands of people, and the three contestants who won yesterday's competition.

Shi Jinzhi's on-site guidance, in addition to teaching some learning and practice methods, also exchanged ideas by the way, just like a small concert.

Only when she gets busy and devotes herself to her career, will she not think about it.

"Hello." During the intermission, when Shi Jinzhi went to the bathroom, a petite young girl in black and long straight stopped her, "Are you Jin?"

Shi Jinzhi kept smiling habitually: "You are?"

"My name is Li Xinyuan, the No.3 winner of the last Shaw Competition, and I am from Singapore." The girl with an Asian face and fluent English reached out to her.

Gee.

Winning a prize in the Chopin International Piano Competition should not be underestimated. She can be called a "young pianist", she is her descendant.

Shi Jinzhi nodded and shook hands with her, "Hello."

"I heard that you couldn't attend the recital yesterday due to illness. Are you okay?" Li Xinyuan smiled sweetly, but her chin was raised high, and she stared at her without blinking.

This person really looks somewhat similar to himself, with a thin melon-shaped face, especially those eyes, which are long but not thin, with light hooks at the end of the eyes, seductive and sharp, and it seems that peach blossoms will grow after blinking a few more times, which is very attractive.

Shi Jinzhi naturally sensed her arrogance, and said calmly, "Thank you for your concern, I'm fine."

"That's good." Li Xinyuan nodded, "It's my honor to be able to temporarily save the field as a substitute for the senior. I hope to have the opportunity to communicate with each other."

Shi Geunzhi did not come yesterday due to illness. She completed the remedial field very smoothly. She unexpectedly got the opportunity to cooperate with a top orchestra and let more people in the industry know her name. step.

She originally wanted to find Ye Zixiao, worried that the horny old woman would molested other young girls on the spot, but who knew that by accident, she was recommended as a substitute, which was both luck and strength.

Shi Jinzhi smiled politely, looked past Li Xinyuan and saw the person coming behind her, the smile gradually faded from his eyes.

"Ivy, I'm looking for you." Ye Zixiao walked over with her thick waist twisted, one hand on Li Xinyuan's shoulder, but her eyes were on the person opposite her.

Li Xinyuan raised her eyes and smiled coquettishly, and took her arm affectionately, "When you meet senior, say hello."

vomit--

Shi Jinzhi pursed her lips, resisting the urge to vomit, just now she was a little scared when she saw this old woman, but now she just thinks it's ridiculous.

As they looked at each other, Ye Zixiao smiled bluntly, unwillingness flashed away in his eyes.

The phone rang at this time.

Specially set ringtones, you can know who it is just by listening.

Shi Jinzhi's body trembled visibly with the naked eye, he nodded expressionlessly, turned around and walked away, and took out his mobile phone until he walked outside the gate of this building.

She answered, her lips parted, without speaking.

"Jinzhi? Where are you?" Fu Baiqiu's anxious voice came from the other side.

His heart seemed to be torn apart, and something flowed out. Shi Jinzhi tightly grasped his palm and said calmly, "School."

"You're back home?!" The voice suddenly increased.

She quickly explained: "No, it's the Hamburg Academy of Music, today's master class."

"...Oh." The other side obviously breathed a sigh of relief, "I'll go over now, you pick me up at the door."

"No need, you can take a good rest in the hotel, or take a walk around, I will go back at night." Shi Jinzhi raised his neck and looked at the sky, those clouds like steamed buns would have ripples, the sky is water, and they It is cotton floating on the water.

There was a long silence on the phone.

So long that she thought she was dead.

No one spoke, and no one hung up first.

A few students walked past the building sporadically, with different skin colors, looks, and body shapes, talking and laughing, full of youthful atmosphere.

The fountain pool gushes out gurgling water, and the flower garden is full of colorful and dense flower clusters. Under the shade of a tree, a girl sitting reading a book or playing a guitar, a few flying birds fly overhead, leaving the sound of flapping wings.

Finally, the other end spoke.

"it is good."

"Don't be too late, it's not safe when it's dark." Fu Baiqiu's voice was very low, without any emotion.

"En." Shi Jinzhi responded, "You hang up first."

Although she was mentally prepared, when that person really hung up the phone without hesitation, her constricted heart still trembled.

She stood there for a while before returning to the auditorium.

Back at the hotel at night, Fu Baiqiu was watching TV.

Very boring talk show, because her German is not good enough for her to fully understand, just to pass the time, it is late at night.

The door opened, the two looked at each other, Shi Jinzhi froze at the door.

She came back late on purpose, and wanted to wait for Fu Baiqiu to fall asleep, so as to avoid the two of them bumping into each other, but who knows that this person who has always had a regular schedule has not slept yet.

"I'm back." Fu Baiqiu stood up with a smile, and turned off the TV.She didn't ask much, and she didn't say much, just like a normal person.

"Go take a shower, I'm going to sleep, good night."

Shi Jinzhi's lips moved: "Good night."

The door closed with a "click", and the lively living room just now suddenly became cold and dead silent. Looking at the closed door, her heart was torn apart.

The master class lasted about a week, and it was time to return home.

This week, Shi Jinzhi went out early and returned late, alone, and Fu Baiqiu was quite interesting, so he didn't bother her, just strolled around this city after seven years of absence, and ate all the local delicacies. In order not to waste her British visa, she flew a special trip Travel to London, revisit old places.

Before leaving, Mr. Markus, the CEO of Et Company, invited Shi Jinqian to visit the company, and the two went together.

Spring is warm and flowers are blooming and the weather is fine.

After visiting around, Mr. Markus left space for them. The two stood in front of the window, staring at the busy river outside at the same time, neither of them spoke.

Fu Baiqiu was the first to break the silence: "Do you want to sign?"

"Enough rest, it's time to re-plan your career direction." Shi Jinzhi narrowed his eyes slightly, with a trace of vicissitudes in his eyes.

In just a few days, it seemed that I suddenly aged more than ten years.

Fu Baiqiu's heart was inexplicably suspended, thinking of asking her about her future plans last year, and hearing her answer like this, he already had the answer in his heart.

"I personally think...it is better for you to stay in Europe. The system here is mature and the environment is more tolerant. However, there is no soil for cultivating masters in China. They are eager for quick success and instant benefits, and the atmosphere is impetuous. To put it bluntly, most people The level of appreciation is still at the level of the rotten Street Divine Comedy with a simple melody, and there are too few people who really understand and appreciate it."

"And you're better suited to playing than teaching."

Out of careful consideration of Jinzhi's future, it is not unreasonable for her to analyze carefully from an objective point of view at this moment.

She listened to every one of Jinzhi's concerts, whether it was a concerto or a solo, except for the seven-year gap.Although I don't know if this person's style and level have changed, judging from the reactions of industry insiders these days, at least his status is very stable.That being the case, there is no need to forge a path that is difficult and unsuitable for you.

But if you start from your own subjective will...

It seems that she is not qualified to point fingers, and it would be better not to say anything.

Shi Jinzhi listened quietly, the corners of her mouth could not stop rising, but her eyes were full of sadness, her thoughts were completely opposite to Fu Baiqiu's.

She wants to stay in China, so that she can be closer to Maomao, even if they can't be together.

"However, you still have to make up your own mind about the specifics. My opinion can only be used as a reference." In a fluttering sentence, from hell to heaven.

Shi Jinzhi lowered his eyelids: "Where do you want me to stay?"

"..."

It's too self-righteous and self-indulgent to ask such a question.she thought to herself mockingly.

Fu Baiqiu was stopped by the question, his brows were lightly frowned, and he thought about his answer, but found that it was not easy to answer, so he simply remained silent.

Shi Jinzhi was also savvy, and avoided the topic: "Go back to China first tomorrow, I want to go out for a walk alone."

"where to?"

"Many places." She watched the people strolling leisurely on the street outside the window, forming a map of the world in her mind.

Her footprints are everywhere in the world. Except for the north and south poles and Africa, she has been to all the places to see and see, but this time is different. She thinks that she may have new insights when she is alone.

"..."

"Mao Mao."

"Huh?" Fu Baiqiu raised his head, caught off guard and met her gaze.

Shi Jinzhi turned around, faced her, bent down suddenly and bowed deeply, then straightened his back, and said seriously: "I'm sorry. I made trouble for no reason before and caused you trouble, and during the period of amnesia, I'm sorry. I have caused you trouble, and I apologize for what I did. Thank you for tolerating me, and I won’t do it again.”

A question mark slowly appeared in Fu Baiqiu's mind, and then he had an ominous premonition.

"what are you going to do?"

"Don't do anything, I sincerely apologize." Shi Jinzhi rubbed his nose and lowered his head, "I may fly around the world in the future, and I may not necessarily live in one place for a long time. I hope you will be well and meet someone better. people."

After speaking, he bowed again, and his eyes were red when he turned around.

"Shi Jinzhi!" Fu Baiqiu grabbed her wrist, accidentally touched the scar, and shrank his fingertips.

"In the beginning, I really thought you were a trouble, hated you, hated you, but if I really hated you so thoroughly, I wouldn't have let you have the opportunity to enter the gate of the community. You clearly know that I am soft-hearted, don't you?"

"If you even look down on yourself, are you going to be stuck in it for the rest of your life?"

"Don't punish yourself for other people's mistakes."

When she couldn't catch her breath, she paused, but she didn't know what to say.There were thousands of words in his heart, and the words came to his mouth and swallowed back.

- There is no one better than you.

——If there is, it must have a face similar to yours, but it is not you.

Fu Baiqiu wrapped his arms around her waist|back, and pulled her into his arms, stroking her slender and soft hair with his palms, his heart ached.

One drop, two drops... The hot liquid dripped on her neck, splashing salty tears.

There was a low sobbing sound, and the body in his arms was shaking.

Jinzhi is such a proud person who only showed various emotions in front of her. A considerable part of the responsibility for what happened back then lies with herself, and she did not protect her well.

This is killing people.

"I know, Maomao..." The choked cry was a little hoarse, and she left her embrace a little bit.

"Let's separate, give each other some time and space, I'm too messed up, let me find something to do, keep me busy, let us all calm down."

Fu Baiqiu raised his hand to wipe her tears, and said softly: "If it's just to be calm, I agree, because I need it too."

"Uh-huh."

"But you can't run away without authorization, and you can't disappear recklessly like I did back then."

The carrion was removed, and the scar would still be aching until new flesh grew.This is her scar, her newly added knot in her heart. That difference of thought caused the two of them to suffer for seven years. If she hadn't been so reckless, impulsive, and decisive back then...

Shi Jinzhi nodded slightly, and put on a smile that was uglier than crying: "Keep in touch."

"You better not lie to me."

"No, I'll bet my baby on you."

Fu Baiqiu didn't react for a while, and asked in doubt: "What?"

"Piano."

"..."

Yes, the piano is the treasure and the lifeline.

Fu Baiqiu let go of her, he didn't know what expression to make, he could only smile: "Okay, if you run away, I'll smash your baby, it's been ten years and you still don't want to change it..."

— Then I'll buy you a new one.

"The more you use it, the more valuable it becomes. You don't understand."

"..."

When the words came to her lips, she choked back, Fu Baiqiu sneered and ruffled her hair.

After a long time, she asked, "Do you like this company?"

Once bitten by a snake, he was afraid of grass ropes for ten years. Having learned from the past, he still has lingering fears.

Shi Jinzhi combed her hair patiently with her hands, as if seeing through her thoughts, and gave her a comforting and grateful smile: "Don't worry, I will read the contract carefully this time. And... not everyone Same."

Even if she has been bitten by a snake, as long as she is not poisoned to death, she will definitely stand up. Afterwards, she will be able to distinguish the difference between a snake and a grass rope.

Her pride is still there.

When Et signed, Jinzhi spent a lot of money, equivalent to nine figures in RMB.

At this time, she seems to be getting more and more mature on the road of professional performance. She is no longer the fledgling little girl who was at the mercy of others. According to the terms of the contract, the company also gave her full freedom, almost in a free-range state, because she His reputation and brand value are there, so he doesn't need to look for performance projects by himself, and invitations will naturally come to him.

I'm not afraid that she has nothing to do, but I'm afraid that she will be too busy.

"I'm going on vacation for a while before starting work."

Shi Jinzhi and Fu Baiqiu walked side by side at the airport, the difference is that one is going back to China and the other is going to Hawaii.

"Maomao, I will transfer 2000 U.S. dollars to your account every day, and I will go back when I transfer [-] million U.S. dollars."

Fu Baiqiu stopped and frowned: "Why?"

Then I did a quick calculation in my mind, 2000 U.S. dollars a day, [-] million is [-] days, a little more than a year and a month, and then the total amount is converted into RMB according to the exchange rate, which is probably her signing bonus.

Want to take it easy for a year?

"Store all my belongings with you, my heart can't fly away, I have to miss you everywhere—" Shi Jinzhi paused, causing Fu Baiqiu to hold his breath and look at her nervously.

Unexpectedly, the man smiled slyly, and slowly uttered the second half of the sentence: "I thought you took my money."

"..."

If she had a newspaper tube in her hand, she would beat someone.

Fu Baiqiu squinted at her: "Money fan."

A certain money fan stuck out his tongue, hiding the bitterness in his eyes.

The boarding announcements of other flights resounded in the lobby, and it was their turn in the security check queue ahead, unable to chat. After the security check was over, the two reunited at the diversion area at the boarding gate.

One to the left and one to the right.

Shi Jinzhi was still holding her Hong Kong SAR passport in her hand, and she had to fly around because of work. This passport is almost visa-free around the world, which is very convenient. She stood there laughing like a fool.

Fu Baiqiu snatched her passport, stuffed it into the small backpack on her body, frowned and said: "Pack the document, don't be careless and drop it later, it will always be lost."

"Mao Mao."

"..."

Fu Baiqiu zipped her bag, his hands stiffened, and he gave a low "hmm" and raised his head.

The eyes met, she didn't know if it was an illusion, she saw the fleeting loneliness in those black eyes.

"I will go back." Shi Jinzhi said softly, "Trust me."

"Well, I believe it."

"Then wish me a good trip." She smirked.

Fu Baiqiu pursed his lower lip and hugged her with open arms: "Have a nice trip."