It was entirely possible that Ji Linbai had encountered the fragrance by chance but had forgotten where it originated.
Such occurrences were commonplace. Given the myriad experiences one encounters daily, it's natural for some details to slip from memory, particularly with the passage of time. Inevitably, insignificant nuances fade into obscurity.
Considering the fragrance Ji Linbai had encountered, Gu Yang speculated it might be akin to the "Wuyang" perfume Feng Jue possessed, a scent she had left behind.
On the weekend, Ruan Meng extended an invitation to Gu Yang for a meal at Qingya Residence.
Upon arrival, Gu Yang overheard voices engaged in heated discourse, spoken in English.
Pushing open the partially closed door, she found a man and a woman standing opposite Ruan Meng.
The man, roughly Ruan Bin's age, exuded charm and sophistication, seated with a serene smile as he observed Ruan Meng's altercation with the young woman.
