Shi Nuan can now be completely sure that this gardenia flower must be related to that woman.

Stretching from America to China, extending from Nuan Residence to Song Mansion, Song Yansheng’s deep affection is imaginable.

Sometimes she even thinks, if only she were that woman, however, how could it be?

The two have an eight-year age difference, and Song Yansheng’s entire experience seems unrelated to hers.

Moreover, Ji Xiangling already knows that woman’s identity. Although she hasn’t explicitly said who, her tone clearly implies it can’t be Shi Nuan.

Forget it, Shi Nuan doesn’t want to overthink. Having come this far with Song Yansheng, it’s rare to have such a peaceful and harmonious atmosphere. If she continues to dwell on this, she’d be too foolish.

Shi Nuan discovered the call from Shen Zui right before sleeping but didn’t bother to respond. She directly deleted the call record and went to bed.

Her phone rang again at that time; she thought it was Song Yansheng calling and quickly picked it up to check.

Her eyes flashed with a hint of disappointment; it wasn’t Song Yansheng but Lv Nan Nan.

She answered the phone, "Hello, Nannan!"

Lv Nan Nan acknowledged with a "Hmm" and said, "Nuannuan, I heard you took the day off today. Did you drink too much last night and feel unwell? Are you okay?"

At this time in New York, it was around midnight, while domestically, it was midday.

Predictably, Lv Nan Nan should be on her lunch break.

Shi Nuan said, "No, it’s just... a bit of a headache. My family panicked and asked for leave. You don’t need to worry!"

Lv Nan Nan acknowledged again, saying, "It’s good that you’re fine. By the way, Meisui called me this morning. I mentioned to her that you’re hosting, and she was delighted that you’ve successfully joined the Lishui Project. She said there must be a proper celebration!"

Shi Nuan’s eyes subtly flickered, surprised at how fast Lv Nan Nan acted. Although there was no major issue, she was currently in America—a flight of over ten hours—and couldn’t make it back for the weekend.

She gave a slight cough, saying, "Nannan... well, this weekend I might not be in T City, so hosting might have to wait until next week..."

"Not in T City?" Lv Nan Nan was surprised, "Then where are you? Nuannuan, are you really okay?"

Shi Nuan said, "I’m really fine; it’s just that... I went out of town for a bit. There’s no need to worry!"

Lv Nan Nan sounded relieved, saying, "Alright then, I’ll let Meisui know later. You take care of your things. We’ve been university roommates for four years; this bond is as close as sisters. I believe they won’t mind!"

Shi Nuan smiled softly, feeling incredibly warm inside.

Indeed, four years at university, four people eating and sleeping, living, studying together, passing countless lonely and tedious nights.

Ever since Shen Zui left until now, the reason she’s managed to hold on besides the company of Song Yichuan and Ji Xia is inseparable from this group of sisters she spends every day with.

Shi Nuan’s heart is very grateful to them.

...

That night, Song Yansheng didn’t return. After finishing her call with Lv Nan Nan, Shi Nuan went to bed.

She doesn’t remember when she fell asleep afterward.

It wasn’t until the next morning when she woke up, around six-thirty New York time.

After a good night’s sleep, Shi Nuan prepared to get up. Just as she got out of bed, the door to the bedroom was pushed open.

The person who entered was Song Yansheng.

Shi Nuan was startled, and Song Yansheng was too.