Chapter 53 Coincidence

The next day, Min Qier got up early and specifically avoided Wu Shi's departure time. After saying hello to the personnel department, she did not go to the company but went directly to the Jiangcheng Exhibition Center.
Jiangcheng Exhibition Center – The total building area of the entire venue is approximately 220,000 square meters.
Various large-scale car exhibitions, wedding expos, furniture expos, art exhibitions, and more are held here. It is a large-scale exhibition venue that integrates exhibitions, conferences, business, entertainment, and other functions.
In the second floor, room 1, of the Chen couple's upcoming wedding venue, there is currently an art exhibition by a famous painter in Jiangcheng.
Min Qier went there today, not to see the art exhibition, but to conduct on-site inspections and prepare for future work.
After venting to Minlie about this matter last night, he told her to do as she desired, whether to continue or resign, and he would support her.
Worst case scenario, she could work at Minlie's coffee shop.
But when it comes to resigning, Min Qier initially wanted to be tough. However, after calming down, whether it was out of unwillingness or attachment, she hesitated.
On the other hand, due to the Wang Meihuan rumors, she also had some concerns about Mr. Chen - Yesterday, while browsing customer information, she unexpectedly discovered that Mr. Chen's father is a philanthropist in Jiangcheng.
This philanthropist donates money every year and has already sponsored many underprivileged children for their education. However, he lives frugally himself. Now, he is old and in poor health but still chooses to donate all his lifelong savings. His only hope is to witness his son get married.
Although Min Qi'er had nothing to do with the old man, she didn't want to hurt the kind-hearted old man's feelings.
Perhaps it was these various factors that led to her final decision.
Just as she was immersed in deep thought—
"Qier!" She heard someone calling her name from behind.
It was a male voice.
In this city where she had only been for almost a month, Min Qier's social circle was not wide, and male friends were even fewer.
She recognized the direction of the sound and turned around, only to see Liu Mingxiu standing beside a painting of "Man and Beast" not far away.
Liu Mingxiu still wore a pair of black-framed glasses and a thick coat, just with an additional backpack on her back compared to the day they first met.
His smile is pure and innocent, like the radiant and flawless sunlight.
However, when Min Qier saw him, he couldn't help but associate him with the mysterious person, and his eyes dimmed slightly.
"Qier, what a coincidence, you're here too?" Liu Mingxiu had already walked up to her while Min Qier was lost in thought.
He wasn't tall, and with Min Qier wearing flat shoes, he was only half a head taller than her.
"Yeah, what a coincidence to run into you. I came here because there's some work that my company needs me to do." Min Qier slightly tilted his head and glanced at Liu Mingxiu's heavy backpack. "What about you? Are you not going to school today?"
"I didn't have any classes today and there were no part-time jobs at the phone store, so I came to check out the art exhibition here."
"Of course, I have never slacked off on taking photos that you guys entrusted to me," Liu Mingxiu quickly added.
"Then you are overthinking." Mentioning the mysterious person, Min Qier sighed inwardly, but it wouldn't be fair to project this discontent onto unrelated people.
She immediately changed the topic, "Ming Xiu, do you also like visiting exhibitions?"
"Yes, I am very interested," he said as he handed the phone, which he had been tightly holding, to Min Qi's ears, "Take a look, these photos were taken at the museum in my hometown, Yi'an."
His actions seemed a bit abrupt, like a child eager to show off his new toy.
The photos show some antiques, each one taken very professionally.
If it wasn't for Liu Mingxiu saying he took them, Min Qier would have thought these photos were professionally taken and edited images.
Liu Mingxiu is like a guided tour, introducing Min Qier step by step, speaking fluently and confidently.
Finally, he licked his chapped lips and made a summary:
"I often visit exhibitions. When I was in Yi'an before, whenever there was a holiday, I would go to see them if I had free time. Later, when I went to university in Jiangcheng, if there was nothing to do on weekends, I would also go to see them," Liu Mingxiu said, his dull eyes flickering with a faint light due to nearsightedness.
"Mingshou, your hobbies are truly diverse. It's great that we have similar interests," Minqier nodded in agreement, thinking that the young man in front of him was quite knowledgeable and talented.
"Then... in that case... we can go together to see the next exhibition," Liu Mingxiu said the last few words very softly. After finishing, he scratched his head with a silly smile.
"Alright, I was also worried about not having a companion." Min Chi'er readily agreed.
At the same time, she had a doubt in her heart - antique items like this are not allowed to be photographed, and even if she didn't know, it would be clearly marked in the museum.
If what Liu Mingxiu said is true, that he has seen many exhibitions, then how could he be unaware of these basic matters?
Min Qier didn't want to think negatively, and only doubted for a few seconds before dismissing the suspicion - perhaps he simply forgot!?
"Minqi ah, it's better not to take pictures of those antiques in the future. The camera flash can be harmful to the surface of those antiques," Minqier couldn't help but remind.
"Oh, right, right!" Liumingxiu slapped her forehead and scratched her head in embarrassment. Pointing at the photos on her phone, she hurriedly explained, "I forgot! These antiques are so fascinating, I didn't pay attention and just took them. I will definitely be more careful in the future, definitely..."
Since he has received an explanation, Min Qier has no reason to doubt anything anymore.
After listening to Liu Mingxiu's explanation again, Min Qier checked the time and had to get back to work quickly.
She smiled and said, "Mingxiu, you can enjoy it yourself. I have to go busy."
As she said that, Min Qier waved her hand and was about to walk in the opposite direction.
"Actually, I'm not in a hurry to see the art exhibition!" Liu Mingxiu hurriedly caught up and asked in a slightly urgent tone, "What are you busy with? I can help you."
"It's nothing, just doing some preliminary measurements." Min Qier said as he took out a measuring instrument from his bag. "You don't need to help me, I can do it on my own."
She wished she could be alone, as she estimated it would take her a whole day to record all the data in this No.1 conference center. This way, she could also avoid seeing Wu Shi's scowling face when she returned to the company.
"Let me help you so that you can finish the task quickly," Liu Mingxiu said, reaching out and taking the instrument from Min Qier's hand.
Min Qier's face was full of embarrassment, but seeing the situation, he couldn't refuse any longer.
She sighed in her heart, "Well, okay, but... I'll treat you to lunch later as a thank you!" She replied with a smile, "Otherwise, I won't agree to help you."
"Great." Liu Mingxiu's voice immediately became excited upon hearing this.
He pushed up the glasses that had slipped down his nose, and Min Qier couldn't see his eyes beneath the reflective lenses, only the quick smile that appeared on his face.