Chapter 11: It Will Definitely Satisfy Mr. Mu

Gu Li’s lips twitched.

This so-called "girlfriend" was definitely Yue Xiaoqing.

That girl probably knew quite a lot about her brother...

However, due to Zhang Jingsi’s interference, Yue Xiaoqing was still under surveillance by Zhang’s people.

Gu Li couldn't help but worry that this engagement cancellation would put her in danger.

She had to find a way to rescue the girl, or it would be difficult to explain to her brother.

Su Zheng was her only biological brother.

As for the other older brothers, including the fourth brother—she had acknowledged them all. The fifth brother was a cousin.

With a sigh, she closed her eyes, lowering her head, trying to shake off the distracting thoughts. But the class no longer held her attention.

When the bell rang, signaling the end of class, Gu Li left the campus and headed straight for her apartment.

She had to check the apartment’s surveillance footage from two months ago.

...

Ding.

The elevator doors opened, and a woman stepped inside, dressed in a striking red dress and high heels. Her gaze swept over Gu Li, filled with an arrogant, dismissive gleam.

Gu Li raised an eyebrow, noticing the rich, extravagant fragrance the woman wore.

Moments later, Le Tian entered the elevator, wearing a sharp suit and holding a briefcase. Upon seeing her, he greeted her politely, "Su Zheng, finished with your classes?"

Gu Li simply smiled and remained silent.

The elevator doors opened, and she glanced at the pair as they exited. Le Tian led the woman into the house. Suddenly, an idea sparked in Gu Li’s mind. Without hesitation, she called Le Tian.

"Can I come in and take a look?"

Le Tian hesitated. But then, his eyes flickered to the woman in the red dress, who was elegantly adjusting her hair, and he nodded.

Once inside, Gu Li found herself facing a striking sight.

The man was seated, casually sipping from a teacup, his expression thoughtful.

Dressed in a simple white shirt and trousers, Mu Qinghan exuded an effortless nobility. His long legs, slightly bent, suggested discomfort in the wheelchair, but even in such simple attire, his demeanor was unmistakably dignified.

Despite the simplicity of his clothing, the aura of aloofness he projected was undeniable.

Still wearing his sunglasses, he tilted his head ever so slightly at the sound of footsteps but didn’t turn his face toward the door.

Gu Li thought to herself: Mr. Mu is truly a master of acting.

Le Tian spoke, announcing, "Second Master, Miss Rose is here."

The woman in the red dress shot a glance at Mu Qinghan, her eyes filled with determination. "I’ve heard a lot about you, Mr. Mu."

Mu Qinghan’s lips curved into a faint, cool smile. "Miss Ji, can you make a new sleeping fragrance?"

The woman, whose real name was Ji Shishi, smiled confidently. "Of course. I've heard from Assistant Le, and I’ve prepared a new sleep-aiding fragrance for you. Unlike ‘Deep,’ this formula is designed specifically for you, Mr. Mu."

The conversation grew more technical, with Le Tian asking several questions, clearly interested in the details of the new fragrance.

Gu Li, however, remained silent, observing Mu Qinghan’s apartment with keen interest.

The space was decorated in stark black and white, cold and minimalist.

A person who lived in a place like this must have experienced great pain, and a deep shadow in their past.

She leaned against the counter, lowering her head to search for information on her phone.

Ji Shishi, Miss Rose, was a renowned perfumer in China.

The 18th Perfumery Competition Champion...

The preferred perfumer of actress Chu Yan...

Runner-up in the international BLEED Challenge...

The encyclopedia entry listed many of her prestigious accomplishments.

Just as she was reading, Ji Shishi pulled out a white jade bottle and a recipe sheet from her bag.

"I’m confident this fragrance will satisfy Mr. Mu," she said with a self-assured smile. "Please, give it a try."

Mu Qinghan didn’t immediately take it. Instead, Le Tian reached for the bottle.

But to everyone’s surprise, Gu Li, who had been quietly observing, suddenly spoke up. "Can I smell it?"

(End of Chapter 11)

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