Seeing this, Ye Nian'an offered to share a room with Jiang Nuan, while the others left first.

You should have a good talk with Jiang Nuan yourself.

Jiang Nuan asked warily, "What do you want to do?"

"What else can I do? With police officers and the captain guarding outside, what am I supposed to do, eat you?"

Ye Nian'an said calmly, "Jiang Zhiqing, if you can successfully recall the details of the murderer and catch the real culprit, that will be a great achievement, worthy of an award."

"These days, the importance of an award certificate is self-evident. Yesterday, you dared to walk into my house alone to help catch a thief. Isn't that the result of being born under the red flag, which you said is glorious and righteous?"

"Ye Nian'an, although we have our conflicts, what I said yesterday was truly from the bottom of my heart. Whether you believe it or not, I really can't remember any information about the murderer."

"Even if I need this award, I can't just falsely accuse an innocent person! If I get caught, my reputation will be ruined!"

Jiang Nuan could tell the difference between what was important and what was not.

“I have a way to help you recover your memories from that time, but I can’t say for sure how much you can recover. Just try it and there’s some hope.”

"If you don't want to try, I won't force you. Maybe the killer will mistakenly think you saw him and, to avoid any complications, target you instead!"

"..."

Jiang Nuan couldn't help but shiver.

Ye Nian'an's words really struck a chord with him.

I had a nightmare like that last night.

In the dream, the murderer saw that Jiang Nuan had survived and was spared, but fearing that his identity would be exposed, he returned to kill her again.

In her dream, Jiang Nuan cried and begged incessantly, but the murderer showed no mercy and still raised his knife, stabbing her body mercilessly.

Seeing that Jiang Nuan was wavering, Ye Nian'an pretended to turn around and leave.

"Wait...wait a minute!"

Jiang Nuan couldn't help but ask him to stay.

"I...I'm willing to try, if it can help catch the murderer."

"Will there be any side effects from your treatment?"

Ye Nian'an rolled her eyes: "Don't worry, as a doctor, I know what I'm doing and I will never go against my bottom line or professional ethics."

At least Jiang Nuan is willing to cooperate, which is a good start.

Afterwards, Ye Nian'an performed acupuncture on Jiang Nuan and gave her some spiritual spring water mixed with medicinal powder to drink.

As time passed and the medication took effect, Jiang Nuan recalled the events of the previous night and gradually felt less fearful, though her headache subsided.

Ye Nian'an gently prompted, "So? Have you thought of anything?"

Jiang Nuan shook her head in confusion: "No... No matter how hard I try, no matter how hard I try to remember, I still can't recall what that person looks like."

"I was knocked unconscious as soon as I entered the room. I didn't even know if she was a man or a woman, and I didn't hear her voice..."

Ye Nian'an pursed her lips: "If you can't remember what he looks like, don't force yourself. You should start from other aspects."

"For example, was there anything unusual or strange at the time? Or was there any eerie smell? These could all be used as clues to break through."

"smell……"

Suddenly, Jiang Nuan seemed to remember something and said, "I think I remember... when I went in, I smelled a faint fragrance!"

"fragrance?"

Ye Nian'an noticed this was a crucial clue: "Are you sure?"

Jiang Nuan was silent for a moment, then nodded vigorously: "I am 100% sure about this, but apart from this clue, I really can't think of anything else."

"Can you describe this subtle fragrance?"

Jiang Nuan shook her head: "If I could smell that fragrance again, maybe I could recognize it."

"But if you want me to describe it... I can only say that the fragrance is quite nice, with a refreshing feel."

Ye Nian'an immediately asked, "Is it similar to a floral or herbal scent?"

These words were like a magic key, unlocking a switch deep within Jiang Nuan's memory. She nodded vigorously, as if a Bodhi tree had been given vinegar.

"Yes...now that you mention it, it does smell a bit like that! That fresh, floral scent! How did you know..."

"Because Su Zhiqing had that kind of smell about him!"

Ye Nian'an had interacted with Su Mingyue several times and naturally noticed that she had a faint floral and woody fragrance.

Moreover, this perfume is not an ordinary domestic brand; it is very likely a major imported brand—Chanel N°19!

"Could it really be Su, the educated youth?"

"Why is this woman so ruthless! She almost beat me to death!"

Thinking that this woman had almost killed her last night, a wave of anger and fear washed over Jiang Nuan.

Ye Nian'an then informed Shi Minghui and the others of this discovery.

"Is it really Su, the educated youth?!"

Shi Minghui's expression suddenly turned very strange.

Generally, it's the woman who has a fragrance.

She has to be a sophisticated woman from the city.

Women from the countryside can't afford to use perfume.

Su Mingyue met these criteria; she did indeed have a fragrance.

At the same time, she was beautiful and looked like the kind of girl who came from a wealthy family and was pampered growing up. The clothes she wore and the materials used were obviously not something an ordinary family could afford.

She didn't have to go to the countryside, but she insisted on taking the spot. As far as Shi Minghui knew, the Su family sent Su Mingyue a considerable amount of subsidies every month, which showed how much they doted on this daughter.

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