ine soon felt a dryness in her mouth from breathing through it, which caused her breath to be uneven. This made it difficult for her to keep pace with everyone else, and gradually, she began tog behind.


    At that moment, Jovie, the vice-captain of the Rampage Squad and a Chinese woman residing in the United States, noticed that ine was falling behind. She quickly approached with a warm smile and asked, “Oh ine, why did you fall behind so quickly today?”


    Jovie, who is two years older than ine, is affectionately called Sister Jovie by her. She has never worked in the U.S.; instead, her son and daughter-inw have started a business there, and she and her husband have moved in to help care for their grandchildren.


    Interestingly, Jovie hails from the same province as ine, though they are from different cities that are quite close to each other—one in the north and the other in the south.


    ine typically holds herself in high regard. When meeting someone from her hometown, she doesn’t usually feel that emotional connection. However, her familiarity with Sister Jovie stems from the fact that Jovie’s style is quitevish. Just the floating flower bracelet on her wrist is worth at least four to five million, and she often dresses extravagantly.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    The car Jovie drives is a luxurious Porsche Cayenne, valued at several tens of thousands of dors. ine has seen her share of luxury items and can immediately tell that Sister Jovie is very wealthy. Unlike ine, who may live in a fancy house and drive an upscale vehicle, her real disposable assets are quite limited.


    This financial disparity is part of why ine feels a certain connection to Jovie. As Jovie approached to check on her, ine exined, slightly out of breath, “Oh, Sister Jovie, I’m not sure what’s happening today. My mouth is so dry, and I feel like I’m exerting myself more than usual.”


    Jovie smiled and advised, “Remember to breathe through your nose while walking and adjust your breathing rhythm. This will help you stay in the best condition.”<fn3e9a> The rightful source is Find1Novel</fn3e9a>


    ine nodded, smiling back. “Okay, I’ll make those adjustments. Sister Jovie, please go ahead with the main group. Don’t worry about me; I’ll just take my time.”


    Jovie waved her hand dismissively. “No, our team doesn’t abandon anyone. If we don’t leave anyone behind, how can you be left out? I’ll walk with you. Besides, my joints aren’t feeling great today, so I shouldn’t walk too fast.”


    Curious, ine asked, “What’s wrong with your joints, Sister Jovie? Do you have arthritis?”


    Jovieughed lightly and answered, “It’s just a minor issue; it usually clears up in a few days.”


    After that, she shifted the conversation and asked, “By the way, ine, what’s got you so happy today? You seem to be in such a good mood. Any good news you’d like to share with your sister?”


    ine replied with a grin, “It’s not exactly a celebration, but I’m heading back to China soon. I’ve had enough time in the U.S., and I want to return early.”


    Jovie looked momentarily surprised, a different expression crossing her face before she said with a hint of reluctance, “Oh, how long have you been here? It’s rare to meet someone like you with a simr temperament. We’ve only known each other for a few days, and that hardly seems enough.”


    ine reassured her, “It’s alright, Sister Jovie. We have each other’s contact info. In the future, whether youe to China or Ie back to the U.S., we can meet again. You’re wee to visit my home for a meal, and I’d love to introduce you to my husband, son, and daughter-inw.”


    ine then added, “Oh, that sounds wonderful! We’re only going to New York on Friday. How about tomorrow night? I’ll bring my daughter and son-inw to visit!”


    After a brief moment of thought, Jovie finally agreed, saying, “Alright, let’s n on that!”