After the candle was lit, the faint scent lingered, tempting Gu Ran to chase it.
He felt as though he had arrived in a garden, that after picking the most beautiful flower, he spotted yet another not far away.
With each flower picked, he inhaled its fragrance, and his spirit felt somewhat refreshed.
As a psychologist, Gu Ran instinctively analyzed:
Was it truly that his spirit had improved, or was it because he was so focused on pursuing this enchanting scent that his attention was diverted, causing him to overlook his pain and weakness? Was that why he felt more spirited?
Perhaps it was both.
Five minutes later, Yan Hanxiang spoke, "Still not asleep? Are you troubled, or is the incense I blended not the right remedy?"
How was Gu Ran supposed to respond to that?
Could he say her incense mixture was ineffective? That would challenge Yan Hanxiang's professional competence, not to mention that Gu Ran's wakefulness was not due to the incense being inadequate.
