Chapter 288: Chapter 288

As soon as Fu Xixiao finished speaking, two people entered the living room.

Rong Zhi and Ying Zhao Yuan looked up at the sound.

Two sisters, one on each side. The shorter one wore a pink and white dress, with bunny ears on her head slightly bobbing with her steps, her almond-shaped eyes were round and bright, a rather fresh young girl.

Initially froze upon catching Rong Zhi and Ying Zhao Yuan’s gaze, she then raised a smile and greeted them openly, "Hello!"

Unlike her playful nature, the slightly taller one beside her remained very quiet, dressed in a light coffee checked skirt in a collegiate style, accentuating her slender waist, a pair of rimless glasses on her face gave off an air of being well-read and refined.

Fu Xixiao pointed at them and introduced, "The one with rabbit ears is An’an, Fu Shan’an, and on the left is Jinyi, Fu Jinyi."

Their names, indicating their identities, made Rong Zhi discern that the fresher one was likely Fu Shan’an, who was reunited with the Fu Family last year, similar to her situation. However, Fu Shan’an was luckier; the Fu Family treated her well.

Fu Jinyi, on the other hand, was the daughter mistakenly raised by the Fu Family twenty years ago. Rong Zhi had some impression of her before, yet fate had it that she turned out not to be the biological daughter of the Fu Family.

However, the Fu Family didn’t lack in treating her well, even letting Fu Xixiao bring her to the Ying Family for the New Year’s party, which showed they valued her.

After a brief introduction, Fu Shan’an leaned closer to Fu Xixiao, subtly pushing Rong Zhi aside, she held Fu Xixiao’s arm and smiled at Rong Zhi, "Is this cousin? She’s so beautiful."

But with glasses, she resembled Fu Jinyi too much; she didn’t like it.

Rong Zhi didn’t mind, casually stood up and let her sit on the single sofa nearby. Though called a single sofa, it was quite large, spacious enough for two.

Fu Shan’an’s face slightly stiffened.

Rong Zhi’s move made Fu Shan’an seem like she was vying for favor in front of Fu Xixiao, laying her intention bare, making it extremely awkward for her.

Luckily, Fu Xixiao didn’t notice this, and continued chatting with Ying Zhao Yuan.

Before Rong Zhi lay several reagent bottles, each containing half a bottle of transparent liquid, with closed lids, some fragrance was discernible at closer proximity.

She casually picked up one, opened it, and smeared a drop on the back of her hand, immediately enveloped by a rich aroma.

Fu Xixiao blinked, eyes brightened as she stared at the bottle in Rong Zhi’s hand, "I haven’t smelled this scent before, is it a new blend?"

Rong Zhi handed it to her, replying indifferently, "It will be launched tomorrow."

This is her latest batch of perfume; it has already passed quality inspection and is set for production, scheduled to launch at nine tomorrow morning, just in time for the celebratory occasion in Hua Country.

Fu Xixiao, able to smell the lovely scent without being too close, clicked her tongue twice, "Of course, Zhi Zhi is amazing. Now that you’re back, the Ying Family’s performance will surely improve this year."

Beside her, Fu Shan’an instantly felt invisible as the youth and Fu Xixiao chatted pleasantly, unlike her, who had to carefully consider her words before speaking.

Strands of envy rose in her heart, Fu Shan’an pursed her lips, then smiled sweetly, "Auntie, I also love perfume, the perfumer profession seems amazing! So elegant and classy, I want to learn!"

Predictably, she grabbed Fu Xixiao’s attention back, who playfully tapped her nose and, in a pampering tone, said, "If you’re interested, learn it. I’ll have your sixth cousin teach you."

Ying Zhao Yuan, who was enjoying the drama, immediately choked, "No, my nose isn’t healed yet, can’t smell anything, how can I teach? Better get a teacher."

Fu Xixiao thought it over and agreed, "Then..."

"Cousin can teach me!" Fu Shan’an pleaded playfully, "A teacher is unfamiliar, but cousin is family; with her teaching me, I can also hang out with cousin."

"Auntie, you brought us here to keep cousin company, didn’t you?"

Fu Shan’an smiled brightly at the youth.

Rong Zhi opened another reagent bottle and replied, without lifting her head, "No time."

After verifying the samples sent from the factory were fine, Rong Zhi sent the data to Ying Cenchuan, then stood up, gently raised her chin towards Ying Zhao Yuan, "Just can’t smell, but can teach."

Fu Shan’an would only stay at the Ying Family for the Chinese New Year, not many days, and there was a lot to learn in perfumery; memorizing the ingredients alone would take up half her time.

Of course, if she had an excellent memory, Rong Zhi wouldn’t mind teaching her. Chapters first released on novèlfire.net

Only she truly had no time now.

The Perfumer Association’s assessment is scheduled for March 10th, she needs to prepare for the grade evaluation.

Because of her entrance into the Perfumer Association, the various families have focused more attention on the Ying Family, many are watching closely; if she doesn’t do well, a lot of people would probably kick her when she’s down.

McFerson is leading that.

Fu Xixiao thought she was right, then turned to comfort Fu Shan’an, "No worries, your sixth cousin can teach you, and if you don’t mind me, I can teach you too."

Fu Shan’an wouldn’t dare.

She leaned sweetly against Fu Xixiao, "Why would I mind auntie, I’d be excited if auntie taught me."

Opposite, Ying Zhao Yuan shrugged, eyes seeming to have seen through everything.

Rong Zhi nodded at Fu Xixiao, turned and left.

Throughout, Fu Jinyi, who was akin to a background character, nonchalantly sipped the warm flower tea on the table, licking her rosy lips.

Indeed, the tea was fragrant.

By evening, everyone gathered in the dining room, Fu Xixiao finally met the rumored boyfriend. She had Bai Su turn a circle at his spot, smiling so happily her eyes were almost closed.

"Very good, matches Zhi Zhi!"

Now she was like a mother-in-law seeing her son-in-law, finding him more agreeable with each look.

Fu Shan’an wished she could cling to the man.

Thought the Ying Family brothers were handsome enough, but the most handsome turned out to be her cousin’s boyfriend.

The man had a tall figure, hair casually swept back, revealing his charming and gentle brows, his eyes shimmering with the tiny silver light spots from above.

Fu Shan’an felt she could hear her heart’s chaotic beats.

But the next second, as the man took his seat beside Rong Zhi, her wildly beating heart suddenly halted.

As if reminding her that he has someone, and she’s better in every way, telling her to not even think about it.

Unwillingly biting her lips, Fu Shan’an ate with absent-mindedness.

Finally done eating, she intended to seize her chance as Rong Zhi’s cousin to cozy up, but as soon as Rong Zhi left the dining room, the man turned and followed, making her wish vanish instantly.

Rong Zhi bent over to find clothes, ready to put them on when she slightly turned her face, only to see the man’s intense gaze fixed on her.

Bai Su’s gaze landed on her beautifully curved collarbone, unyielding.

She promptly changed into pajamas, conveniently covering her collarbone.

Deprived of his view, Bai Su had to lean nearer to her face, lowering his voice in request, "Just one bite, only one."

His forehead almost touching hers, at such proximity, Rong Zhi could clearly see the fine hairs on his face.

Push his chest, not intending to yield.

Bai Su, taking advantage, slowly clasped her wrist, intertwining fingers with hers.

"I asked, and silence means consent." He opened his mouth, playfully intending to bite Rong Zhi’s shoulder.