The lingering fragrance on the body arouses jealousy, and the wall has ears, which makes one wary of infatuation.
The joy blossoming on the tip of her brow, spanning a thousand years, still carries the freshness of a fresh bloom. Like melting rock sugar dripping with sweetness, Xue Jiuyue cannot bear to open her eyes, wanting only to continue savoring the happiness between her brows in the darkness.
"Are you awake?" Liu Che's voice was not delayed because of Xue Jiuyue's intention.
"Well, this time feels so long."
"This is a good thing. It's a sign of the subconscious being further released. Does this seem like a long story? Tell me what you've discovered."
"I've dreamt of a marriage before, haven't I? This time, I'm accompanying him to Beijing to take the imperial examination. His name is Wu Liren..."
Liu Che listened and recorded the story. "It's a fascinating story, but think about it. Is there any other information? For example, you used magic to help Wu Liren steal the exam questions and even wrote the article for him. Do you have any specific information?"
"I can't remember everything, but there are some. It was because Wang Anshi was back in power and implementing new laws. It happened to coincide with the appearance of a comet, and the emperor at the time was under pressure and was somewhat shaken by the new policies. So the policy essays had to strongly support the reforms but were also very subtle. I remember that in my dream, I wrote something like 'Pan Geng's Migration'."
"With this information, you can search online to find out which year the imperial examination took place. Wang Anshi returned to power, and there was a comet, so it should have happened during the Xining reign of Emperor Shenzong of Song. I can't remember the exact year."
"Xiao Ming, you're quite impressive. You were able to infer that this happened during the Xining era based on this information. If we look up the list of successful Jinshi during the Xining era, can we find out if there was a Wu Liren?"
Liu Che smiled gently, "This is your dream, probably your subconscious mind packaging it based on real life. I hope to have more details in the hope of finding the culprit of your nightmare."
"Tsk..." Xue Jiuyue pouted, "You just don't believe in past lives."
"Alright, I believe it, isn't that enough?!" Liu Che quickly compromised. To show his sincerity, he analyzed seriously, "Even if Wu Liren really did pass the imperial examination, it wouldn't leave a mark in history, and you wouldn't necessarily be able to find him on the list. Unless you know his place of origin, you might be able to find it by looking in the local annals."
"In my dream, I passed the confluence of the Youshui River and the Tangshui River, a place called Yuzuisha, and headed south to Kaifeng. My hometown must be around here."
"Do you remember how long it took you to get to the fish mouth?"
"This..." Xue Jiuyue recalled and said disappointedly: "I don't remember."
Liu Che comforted him, "If you're really interested, I'll hypnotize you again later to see if you can recall more. The more details you have, the more likely you are to find your hometown."
"Xiao Ming, you are so nice!"
"That's just a game, not the point. Next time, focus on the hypnosis to understand why he poisoned you. That will help you."
"Okay, Xiao Ming, don't be so serious. Wouldn't it be nice to encounter more happy things?" Xue Jiuyue said this while raising her eyebrows to make the feeling of happiness stronger.
"As long as you are happy."
"Xiao Ming?!" Xue Jiuyue called out softly again.
"Um?"
"You...?" Xue Jiuyue hesitated, but in the end, her face was as bright as a peach blossom, but she still couldn't ask what was on her mind. Instead, she asked mischievously: "Do you want to cure me as soon as possible and stop contacting me?"
"No, I, I..."
"Haha, just kidding..."
When she left Liu Che's place, the sunshine and her mood were just right: clear but not cold, bright but not hot. As if to prevent her newly painted eyebrows from being blown away by the wind, Xue Jiuyue even put on a pair of large sunglasses to conceal her beautiful mood!
When she met Li Jingzi, Xue Jiuyue was still in this beautiful state.
"Jingzi, good morning."
"Good morning, Xiaoyue. You seem to be in a good mood. Did you just come from Dr. Liu's office?"
"Well, Doctor Liu, he said my subconscious has released more information, so I should be close to being cured." Suddenly calling Liu Che a doctor was awkward. "Are you looking for him too?"
"Dr. Liu had difficulty walking a while ago, so he invited me for tea. I helped him with his laundry, and I'll bring these over once they're dry."
"Isn't his foot healed already?"
"His foot is completely healed, but he still feels a little uncomfortable. These people are so kind, so I help him wash his clothes."
"You are still very careful." Xue Jiuyue felt very guilty, and at the same time, she also had some inexplicable emotions.
Li Jingzi smiled faintly, "We are all colleagues. It's only natural to lend a hand when you see it."
It was a reasonable explanation, but when Xue Jiuyue heard it, she couldn't help but think of the saying "Towers near water get the moon first, and flowers and trees facing the sun are the first to come into spring." An unexpected gust of east wind made the bright sunshine feel warm and chilly.
"Oh, then go ahead. He's free right now, so he should be able to treat you to tea."
Li Jingzi's smile deepened. "Okay, let's talk later."
As they passed, a faint, elegant fragrance caught Xue Jiuyue's attention, a detail she had almost overlooked. This scent was unique to Li Jingzi, and Xue Jiuyue had smelled it before: the fragrance of orchids, subtle, delicate and elegant. It was the same scent that had lingered in Liu Che's closet earlier, and combined with what Li Jingzi had said, it made perfect sense. The faint, transparent scent quickly dissipated, but it lingered in Xue Jiuyue's heart, a persistent obsession.
The coffee at "Inch of Time" has been incredibly popular at Jianru Group lately. Many employees, even those not on field duty, pay out of their own pockets to order a cup of coffee. Many even go the extra mile to visit the shop.
Gu Quyu also walked in from outside with a cup of "Summer". When passing by an office, the chattering of several girls caught her attention.
"Have you ever been to 'Inch by Inch of Time'?"
"I've been there. That cafe is really good. The food is delicious, the coffee is great, and the environment is comfortable. Have you been there too?"
"Yeah, especially the guy who makes coffee, he's so handsome!"
"That's right, that's right, the benefits that Mr. Qian distributed this time are really thoughtful!"
A third girl joined the discussion, "Hey guys, stop being such a fangirl. I think Mr. Qian has other intentions than drinking!"
"How do you say that?"
"That cafe is not far from my home. I've been going there often recently. Seeing a girl there is a disaster."
"The two girls in the cafe are pretty. Why does Qian always have ideas? Which one? The cool one, or the sweet one?"
"They both seem pretty young, right? There's talk of Mr. Qian getting divorced. Is that the reason?"
The girl who joined later waited until they finished speaking before slowly saying, "Neither of them. There's a young lady who likes to sit by the window. She looks like the owner or manager of the cafe. That's the real boss. I once saw Mr. Qian chatting with her from a distance, and I didn't dare go in."
"Are you saying that Boss Qian had all of our field staff order takeout from her and give her five-star reviews just to please her? Why would she go to all this trouble if she couldn't just give her money or gifts?"
"I'm not sure about that. I guess, since she's so beautiful, there should be a lot of rich men chasing her. Being too straightforward would be cliché. And if it were you, would you be happier making money yourself or having others give it to you?"
"Of course, earning money yourself is more satisfying. It gives you a sense of accomplishment and also means you're recognized!"
"You mean, you always have to give her money without her noticing, so that she thinks she earned it herself, and really makes her happy?"
"I think so! That's why the company emphasizes only reimbursing takeout orders. They just don't want us to go to the store and reveal any clues."
"Oh my god, how contrived is this? No wonder there's always been rumors that our Mr. Qian is a romantic genius! If I tell a girl right from the start, she might refuse. But over time, our spending becomes a habit, and Mr. Qian's initial motivation becomes like a mentor or confidant. When the girl finds out, won't she be overwhelmed?"
"If a boy pursues me like this, I will definitely marry him!"
"You two are crazy fans..."
Hearing this, Gu Quyu didn't linger outside the door any longer, but walked away with a frown on her face. She could probably guess that later that day, the hero and heroine mentioned by the girls would meet again.
"Xiaoyue, why are you so polite? Even if you give me the expenses, you should pay for them in full. You can't give me a 'tip', right?" Qian Jianjun joked.
"Why, you think the money is too little? Well then..." Xue Jiuyue paused deliberately in the style of "Tushi" before saying, "I don't plan to change it."
"You, okay!" Qian Jianjun pretended to be angry and looked at Xue Jiuyue helplessly, but he was actually very happy. But his attention was quickly drawn to her two dark eyebrows. "Your eyebrows are so beautiful today. It's not that they were not good before, but today's eyebrows are different and more distinctive, adding a bit of fairy spirit."
Even though Qian Jianjun wasn't the first to compliment her, Xue Jiuyue still had to try hard to suppress her inner joy, and then tried to say calmly, "Thank you."
Qian Jianjun, confused, quickly changed the subject. "I heard from Keke that there's a music festival in a few days. Do you want to go and have some fun together?"
"Oh, he told me so. We'll see when the time comes."
Seeing Xue Jiuyue still hesitating, Qian Jianjun did not rush but said seriously: "There is one more thing I need to ask Mr. Xue."
Xue Jiuyue didn't understand what was going on, she just met Qian Jianjun's gaze and waited for his next words.
Qian Jianjun couldn't hold it in and started laughing. "The day before yesterday, I had dinner with Ke Yike and the others at the store. I thought the food was much better than what they sell there. I'd like to ask Mr. Xue if I can eat with you guys if I happen to be there in the future. You decide the price."
"Since Qian always likes it, let's eat it together. It's all done by Keke anyway. You can just notify him in time to make more. Why should he charge money?"
"How can this be? I even accept tips here, but you don't ask for money. We're not saying we're equal, but this can't be the case. This is simply outrageous."
"Okay then, no more than 50 yuan per time, just give it as you like, just cough."
Qian Jianjun wanted to explain more, but was interrupted by Xue Jiuyue: "Mr. Qian, I'm thinking about a startup project. Can you help me with some advice?"
"Oh? It's my honor. I'd love to hear more about it."
"The inspiration comes from that..." Xue Jiuyue pointed to the bag Qian Jianjun gave her hanging on the wall, "I was wondering if I could make the clothes more unique and more stylish like that bag."
"This is a brilliant idea! Why didn't I think of it?! Xiaoyue is amazing!" Qian Jianjun praised her immediately. He had been very reluctant when Xue Jiuyue hung the bag in the store before, but now, it was all worth it!
"Don't flatter me yet. There are still many details and difficulties. For example, your bag is backed by both a world-class luxury brand and the Jianru Group, so brand awareness is naturally not a problem. Designers and raw materials are readily available. At most, the cost of tailoring and sewing is a little higher because it cannot be mass-produced, but the overall marginal cost is still very low, especially compared to luxury goods."
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