The light in the study was on. Xu Changqing didn't need Shen Jiugu's reminder to know that the two men, who had been chatting over draft beer in the courtyard just a short while ago, had moved into the study.
It looked like they were discussing serious business, and judging by how long it had been since she'd left, they were probably at a critical point in their conversation.
When she saw that Shen Jiugu had even latched the courtyard gate—either to prevent visitors from disturbing them or out of fear that Xu Changqing might come out and not find her—she couldn't help but chuckle.
She made a 'call me' gesture to Shen Jiugu, then pointed toward the study and waved her hand dismissively. Without lingering, Xu Changqing quietly returned to her room.
