Chapter 304: Chapter 304

After having lunch, Shi Nuan and the others returned to school.

This gathering, meant to celebrate Shi Nuan and He Meisui’s successful thesis defense in advance, ended somewhat unhappily.

However, nobody said much, especially with Shen Zui’s unexpected return.

Despite the initial excitement, a sense of unease lingered among everyone.

Back at school, everyone continued with their own tasks as if the unpleasantness at noon had never occurred.

The thesis defense was scheduled to start at eight o’clock the next morning, and Shi Nuan had drawn number 03, which meant she would be the third to defend.

He Meisui got number 17.

Most likely, hers would be scheduled for the afternoon.

Having a bit more preparation time wasn’t too bad.

Around 5:40 that afternoon, Shi Nuan went downstairs with Ou Xiaoning to have dinner.

Ou Xiaoning planned to eat spicy hotpot on the second floor of the cafeteria, dragging along Lv Nan Nan and He Meisui, both of whom wanted to eat rice.

Reluctantly, Shi Nuan accompanied them.

Shi Nuan generally wasn’t picky when it came to food.

Unexpectedly, on the way to the cafeteria, Shi Nuan’s phone suddenly rang.

The caller was Song Yansheng’s secretary, Yao Ziwan.

Yao Ziwan said, "Mr. Song has returned to the country and his flight is expected to land at T City International Airport around 6:40!"

Holding her phone, Shi Nuan’s eyes fluttered slightly, her heart pounding fiercely.

Before her thesis defense, he had actually rushed back!

Shi Nuan ultimately didn’t go for spicy hotpot with Ou Xiaoning, making an excuse that she got a call from home and needed to go back.

Ou Xiaoning felt a bit deflated, as she really didn’t want to eat alone.

She ended up calling Wang Sai to come to school and keep her company for the hotpot.

Poor Wang Sai had been having a company meal with colleagues, but his girlfriend’s call was like a royal decree.

He immediately stopped eating, telling his colleagues he’d be back within two hours to work overtime.

Then, he hopped on his scooter and headed to T University.

Shi Nuan went back to her dorm to quickly pack up, including her printed thesis, stuffing everything into her bag before heading out.

When she reached the school gate, a black Audi honked a few times not far away.

She guessed it was the car Yao Ziwan had arranged and walked over.

To Shi Nuan’s surprise, the person picking her up was actually Yao Ziwan himself.

She initially intended to sit in the back seat but ended up opening the front passenger door to sit in.

She gave Yao Ziwan a polite nod and said, "Secretary Yao, long time no see!"

Yao Ziwan smiled and replied, "Yes, indeed it’s been a while since I last saw you, Lady!"

He then asked if Shi Nuan wanted to have something to eat first before meeting with Song Yansheng or wait to eat together.

Song Yansheng had returned to the country without informing Shi Nuan in advance, and in reality, he hadn’t instructed Yao Ziwan to do anything specific either.

But before his return, Chi Rui had called her, instructing her to have a car ready at the airport around 6:30 PM domestic time to pick up the returning Song Yansheng.

Most of the overseas matters had been resolved, but they still needed someone to finish up the remaining tasks.

If not for Shi Nuan’s thesis defense, according to the schedule, Song Yansheng would have stayed for at least two more days.

Now, Chi Rui stayed abroad to wrap things up on his behalf, while he returned alone, solely to fulfill a promise.

Yao Ziwan, being considerate by nature, knew what Song Yansheng most wanted to do after a hurried ten-plus-hour flight.

Thus, she reached out privately to Shi Nuan, hoping that upon his return, Song Yansheng could see the person he most wanted to see immediately.

After thinking for a moment, Shi Nuan said, "I want to go to the airport to meet him... Is that okay?"