Without realizing it, Xiang Wan had stayed until late at night before she remembered she should go home: "Sister Nian'an, I should leave."
Shi Nian'an appeared in no rush: "Why not just stay over tonight? Just sleep here, we can share a room. We can throw your clothes in the washer and dryer, and they'll be ready to wear in the morning."
Xiang Wan felt somewhat troubled: "But... Uncle Yuan is still waiting for me downstairs."
"Tell him to go back, and he can come pick you up tomorrow morning." Shi Nian'an, leaning on Xiang Wan's arm, nudged her: "Stay here, we can whisper in bed at night."
Xiang Wan wavered; going home meant being all alone.
She went to the restroom to call Uncle Yuan: "I'm not leaving tonight, you go back, and come to pick me up tomorrow morning."
Uncle Yuan hesitated for two seconds: "Miss... you should go back, the Second Master will be unhappy if he finds out."
