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"What a shame," Shen Luoluo said. "My aunt is picking me up today, not her."

Ever since Qin Shiyue learned that Zhao Huizhen had prepared everything for her down to the smallest detail, she had been looking forward to meeting her. She said she hadn't had a proper chance to introduce herself when Zhao Huizhen was in the car last time. If Zhao Huizhen came to pick Shen Luoluo up, Qin Shiyue would make sure she got to know her—then it would be easier to invite herself over for dinner.

Unfortunately, Zhao Yuan was picking her up today. Shen Luoluo had just received a message from her saying she was nearby for an interview, and since it had just wrapped up, she would come get her.

"I see." Qin Shiyue was still a little disappointed. "That's okay. I can meet her next time."

The two of them caught up on sleep aboard the bus. When a classmate woke them, they were already back at school.

As soon as Shen Luoluo stepped off the bus, she spotted Shen Jiayan, whom she hadn't seen in days.

Shen Jiayan waved at her. "Sis!"

"How did you know which bus I was on?" There were nearly a thousand students in the second year and more than a dozen buses. Somehow, he had found hers.

Shen Jiayan tipped up his chin, looking unbearably smug. "Easy. I checked the license plate. You took this bus there, so of course you'd take it back. Sis, don't tell me that never occurred to you."

Shen Luoluo rubbed her nose. So that's how. I really didn't think of it.

After all, who went out of their way to memorize license plates? She usually recognized vehicles by sight. If she saw one often enough, she would remember its plate too;