Sophie smiled and said, "Whether you have amnesia or not, having a perfect boyfriend who stays by your side is more fortunate than most people. What more could you ask for?"
Gu Susu smiled knowingly. Thinking of how good Yang Sijie was to her, she truly had nothing to be dissatisfied with. It was just that deep down, she always felt a void, as if something was missing, or perhaps she had forgotten something important, but she could never recall it.
...
In the morning, Qin Tianyi, carrying the design drafts for Mi Shang, reached a cooperation agreement with a renowned fashion design company. He didn't leave the fashion design institute immediately.
He found an acquaintance at the school and checked Gu Susu's enrollment records. He discovered that Gu Susu had enrolled in September, with a curriculum lasting one year.
The invitation letter from the school had been sent out years ago, but she had only responded in the first half of this year.
After deliberation, the school's board of directors decided that her invitation was still valid, which is why she came for advanced studies as required this year.
After reviewing the information, Qin Tianyi also inquired about her situation at the school for the past few months.
The admissions officer informed him that the school had provided Gu Susu with a scholarship and dormitory. However, she did not reside in the dormitory, choosing to live off-campus. According to the teachers who instructed them, she was one of the more outstanding students in this cohort.
Upon completion of her one-year study, the school's teachers would recommend her for positions at top fashion companies worldwide, though this would also depend on her personal wishes.
From the school's records, Qin Tianyi could not find any information about what had happened to her during this period that would cause her not to recognize him. Had something happened before she came here to study?
It wasn't until evening that he prepared to leave the academy.
As he walked towards the main entrance, he suddenly wished he could meet Gu Susu again, to see her once more. Even if she treated him like a stranger, he still wanted to look at her a few more times.
He couldn't help but despise himself. After being so thoroughly hurt by this woman, he still harbored a sliver of unrealistic hope and longing for her.
He lingered at the school gate for a long time. Recalling that the school staff had told him Gu Susu did not live in the dormitory, he realized waiting here was in vain. He gave a self-deprecating smile and prepared to leave.
Just as he took a step, he saw the girl who had accompanied Gu Susu that morning about to return to the campus. He went up to greet her, "Hello, I remember your name is Sophie, right?"
Sophie was startled to see him again and took a defensive step back. "Sir, why are you still loitering around our school? What do you want?"
Qin Tianyi politely replied, "You seem to be an international student from China as well, aren't you?"
Sophie did not answer him, merely scrutinizing him. Still judging by appearance, she couldn't imagine what ill intentions a man as tall, handsome, and as strikingly good-looking as a celebrity might have towards her. She ventured, "Did you lose your wallet here and have no money for food or lodging?"
As she spoke, she took out a few Euros from her bag and handed them to him, saying, "Is this enough? If you encounter such a situation, it's best to contact your embassy as soon as possible and find a way to return home early."
Qin Tianyi returned the Euros to her with a self-mocking smile. It was the first time he had been mistaken for a penniless beggar. He explained, "I'm not short of money. I just wanted to ask you about the woman who was with you this morning."
Sophie seemed to understand something. "You mean Susu? Are you interested in her? But you should give up. You have no chance. She already has a boyfriend, and their relationship is quite good."
"Oh, is her boyfriend surnamed Yang?" Qin Tianyi asked.
Sophie was a little surprised. "Yes, how did you know? Could it be that you... and her..."
"I do know her. I'm a friend from when she was in China," Qin Tianyi interrupted her rambling words and directly asked, "But this morning she saw me as if she didn't know me. I'm very curious about what happened to her?"
Sophie had only recently learned about Susu's car accident and amnesia. She hesitated whether to tell this man in front of her.
After all, she couldn't determine if this person was good or bad, or if his words were true or false.
Sophie still shook her head and said, "I don't know about that either. I met her in class, and we haven't known each other for long. Since she said she doesn't know you, she probably doesn't. I should go back to the dormitory."
After speaking, she put the money back into her bag and quickly entered the school to return to her dormitory.
However, Qin Tianyi observed her hesitant expression and knew that she likely knew something about Susu but still didn't trust him and was unwilling to speak.
He thought about finding out when they had classes tomorrow and decided it might be better to find her directly after Susu's class.
At the same time, he would contact Xiao Anjing back in China tonight and ask him to investigate everything that happened to Gu Susu before she went abroad. He was sure they would find the reason and figure out whether Gu Susu was deliberately pretending not to know him or had truly forgotten him.
...
Gu Susu stood up in class and, in her still not entirely fluent French, explained the meaning of an ancient poem, earning applause from the entire room.
The last class of the day was a seminar on fashion trends. The teacher at the podium, also a designer for a top fashion brand, presented a piece of clothing printed with ancient Chinese poetry.
This garment had caused a sensation at the previous season's fashion show. The fabric, in a gray and white base color, was adorned with bold calligraphy of poetry. Worn by a model with her hair in a bun and adorned with a single ancient jade hairpin, it appeared ethereal and elegant, fashionable yet imbued with charm, evoking the artistic conception of a celestial being descending to earth, as the East often described.
The teacher specifically called upon several Eastern students to explain the meaning of the poem on the garment. The others were unable to explain it clearly in French, but Gu Susu's explanation allowed everyone to understand and feel the artistic conception of the poem.
Before sitting down, she recited it again in its original Chinese rhythm, "Last year, on the Lantern Festival, the flower market was as bright as daylight. The moon rose above the willow branches, and we met at dusk. This year, on the Lantern Festival, the moon and lights are the same. I do not see the person from last year, my sleeves are wet with tears."
The teacher gestured for her to sit down and praised, "These verses are truly wonderful, showcasing the wisdom of the East in every line."
The class passed by quickly, making everyone forget the time. Qin Tianyi had quietly taken a seat at the very back of the classroom and had been auditing the class.
He saw how confident and radiant Gu Susu was when she spoke, along with the genuine happiness and pride she displayed. It made him feel as if this Gu Susu was completely different from before. Was she truly the Gu Susu he knew?
It wasn't until someone in the class started packing up their belongings and leaving the large classroom, chatting and laughing, that he realized the class had ended.
Gu Susu, seated at the front, was also packing her books. He did not, as he had done yesterday, impulsively approach her to speak. Instead, he lowered his head, not wanting her to notice his presence.