Chapter 285: Chapter 285

The examination results are released on a scrolling screen.

From bottom to top, from passing to excellent, and Rong Zhi’s name still appears last, followed by ’perfect score’.

With Midnight God as a precedent, although everyone is a bit surprised by this result, it’s still somewhat acceptable.

However, two candidates were eliminated in this round of examination.

Eighteen people participated in the examination, and only eight successfully entered the Perfumer Association. To be honest, the pass rate is a bit low.

Rong Zhi glanced to understand the situation and wanted to find the association president, Pei Xizhou. Before coming, Ying Ji had greeted her and told her to find the president, who would arrange her future matters.

But before she could take a step, several people backlit from the direction of the door. The elder at the front had a full head of white hair, a kindly and amiable face, dressed in the unique uniform of the Perfumer Association, making him seem to be radiating holy light.

Rong Zhi paused with her hand poised to touch the screen.

Behind the elder were the senior members they had seen before, Tang Qie, and beside him stood another mature and steady-looking middle-aged man, exuding a touch of elegance.

Chen Tian’s eyes lit up when she saw him.

Windsor Yao leaned closely and whispered, "The one in front is the president of the association, Pei Xizhou, and the one to his left behind him is Chen Tian’s mentor, named Jonah Reagan, who has been in perfumery for almost twelve years."

Quite an old qualification.

She had been planning to find Pei Xizhou, but didn’t expect him to arrive first.

After entering the hall, Pei Xizhou’s kind gaze floated among the group of perfumers, sharply squinting upon glancing at the corner furthest from the entrance.

Even in the somewhat dark shadowy corner, the light of the youth cannot be concealed.

He compared Ying Ji’s description to instantly determine the person he was seeking.

Moreover, there’s no one more dazzling than her in the entire event.

Everyone felt excited upon seeing Pei Xizhou, with their eyes focused on him, making Rong Zhi feel like Pei Xizhou was being treated as a zoo animal, and they were the tourists watching.

Soon, the three of them stood at the front; Jonah Reagan stepped forward, speaking gently and courteously, "Firstly, congratulations to everyone for passing the examination and entering the Perfumer Association. Next, you have a rating exam, and after passing it, you will become true members of the Perfumer Association."

Except for Rong Zhi, others whispered to each other, and Jonah Reagan patiently waited for them to finish their discussion before continuing to announce the next content.

It was merely some regulations, during which his gaze met Chen Tian’s several times.

After speaking, he looked at everyone, "Alright, remember to start clocking in at the association from tomorrow, Chen Tian and Ying Jiu stay behind, others may leave first."

"Ah?" Windsor Yao was shocked, "I can’t stay?"

How was she supposed to confront Chen Tian later?

Jonah Reagan stated flatly, "There will be plenty of time to chat in the future."

Meaning it wasn’t allowed.

Windsor Yao pouted, "Fine."

She waved at Rong Zhi and left with the others.

Now only the sound of Rong Zhi and several others remained in the hall.

Pei Xizhou couldn’t hold back his expression, relaxed it, and after easing his demeanor, looked at the youth, "You must be Ying Jiu? Ying Ji’s goddaughter, creator of Midnight God."

Rong Zhi smiled politely, "Yes."

Courteous and respectful.

Pei Xizhou stroked his similarly white goatee, "Good, good, you are talented, but your first round results have been voided, technically speaking, it’s a fail."

If not passing, then not entering the association.

Chen Tian’s grip on her pants immediately loosened upon hearing this.

But Pei Xizhou’s next sentence shattered her every fantasy.

"I discussed with other members to offer you a chance to reassess the first round. If you are willing, then ."

Chen Tian was dumbfounded.

She unwittingly asked this question aloud, and when she realized it, Pei Xizhou’s gaze was already on her.

"Because she has the qualifications not just to enter the association but even become a senior member," Pei Xizhou said amiably, yet his tone bore the same authority as Tang Qie’s, "You must be Chen Tian, right? I’ve heard Tang Qie mention you."

Pei Xizhou nodded: "Yes, you have talent, but even failing to identify the main fragrance note of a perfume is a major taboo in perfumery."

He was considerate enough for Chen Tian, not scolding her outright like Tang Qie would.

After speaking, Pei Xizhou turned away, when facing Rong Zhi, he had a completely different demeanor, smiling broadly, saying, "Let’s go."

Rong Zhi’s gaze swept across his face, stopping at Chen Tian’s brows, smirking indifferently, "I still have some things I haven’t taken."

Chen Tian’s heart skipped a beat, sensing trouble.

At that moment, Jonah Reagan standing aside stepped in front of Chen Tian, adopting a clear protective stance, lowered his eyes and looked at Rong Zhi, slightly darkening his eye color, exerting some pressure.

"Student test taker, the examination is crucial now, whatever it is can wait until after the test."

"Just settling a score."

Rong Zhi ignored his insinuations, staring straight at Chen Tian, with one hand in her pocket, her chin slightly raised, "Will you walk yourself, or should I send you away?"

If she were to do it, no guarantee what consequences might arise.

The normally arrogant Chen Tian hesitated, "I.. why should I leave, you..."

"The surveillance is over there."

Rong Zhi leisurely raised her refined eyebrows, knowing exactly what Chen Tian intended to do—relying on the absence of people and evidence, wanting to repudiate her actions.

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Rong Zhi: "Windsor Yao is still outside, if you think the video is silent, she has recordings."

Saying words piercingly with the calmest tone.

Chen Tian’s defensive line was instantly breached, she stamped her foot in extreme shame and anger, "Even if I don’t quit, what can you do, you can’t possibly force me?!"

The large screen behind them instantly lit up.

Rong Zhi fished out her phone from her pocket, pointing at the screen, "Sure, any problem?"

Pei Xizhou followed her gesture.

The screen displayed a video, based on the background it was the hall they were in, with the lower-left corner indicating the time was three days ago, the day Rong Zhi and the others took the exam.

The same position, the same scene, still Chen Tian provoking Rong Zhi.

Tang Qie frowned, "Who played it?"

After speaking, sensing something, he glanced sidewise at the youth’s fingertips holding the phone.

As expected, the video playing in her phone synced perfectly with the screen.

The youth met his disapproving gaze, expressionlessly pursed her lips, without a hint of smile.

"Resign, and give the formula. If either is missing, this video will be out on every major website by tomorrow night."

She had no time to argue with these people here, tucking the phone back into her pocket, regardless of Chen Tian’s collapse trying to cry, Jonah Reagan’s reproachful look, defiantly stepping forward.

Pei Xizhou already didn’t have a good impression of Chen Tian, even less so now, shook his head without saying anything, and followed the youth out.

Tang Qie seeing this, just patted Jonah Reagan’s shoulder and left.

Chen Tian cried uncontrollably, tugging Jonah Reagan’s sleeve, "Master, I cannot..."

She couldn’t quit! This is her lifelong dream, how could she leave!