Lin Ruan bit her lip, her voice thick with grievance. “Lin Shanshan’s birthday is coming up, isn't it? She asked Dad for ‘Fanxing’ as her present.” ‘Fanxing’ was a well-known flower shop in Jiangcheng, a brand her maternal grandmother had founded decades ago. This wasn’t a secret—it was common knowledge. Chen Xuan was skeptical. “Are you sure there isn't some misunderstanding?” she said. “I don't