Chapter 104: How Did He Manage to Get In?

Xiao Ya found herself at a loss for words. She couldn’t understand what the man before her had done. The perfume in question was clearly still the Dream Charm she had known before, yet its essence had undergone a profound transformation—it had become the very Dream Charm she had longed for in her dreams.

Little did she know, within the remnants of Chen Yu’s pills was a concoction called the Celestial Fragrance Pill, a rare elixir that encapsulated the spiritual aroma of several sacred herbs. Its scent was incomparable to any mundane perfume essence, and it was said that its fragrance could linger impressively for over a month.

Of course, Chen Yu had only secretly scraped a tiny amount of the Celestial Fragrance powder into the vial; otherwise, the scent would have filled the entire room by now.

“Brother, how on earth did you manage this?” Professor Qiu asked, his curiosity piqued.

Xiao Ya bit her lip and earnestly apologized, “Sir, we offended you earlier; please forgive us and enlighten us!”

Lei Lei and Xu Danhong also politely directed their questions toward Chen Yu.

With a faint smile, Chen Yu opened his palm, revealing a single Celestial Fragrance Pill before them.

Suddenly, the room was filled with a perfume at least ten times stronger than what they had smelled before.

“What is this?” Professor Qiu’s eyes widened in astonishment.

Xiao Ya and the others gazed at the pill with wonder.

“I took just a tiny portion of this pill’s essence and dissolved it into your so-called Dream Charm. Not only does it prolong the fragrance’s longevity, but it also cultivates a unique aroma, achieving a truly dreamlike, enchanting effect that captivates the heart. So, by adding just a trace of this pill’s ingredients to your previously unsuccessful Dream Charm, it becomes the genuine Dream Charm at last!” Chen Yu explained with a smile.

“What kind of medicine is this? It’s incredible—I’ve never heard of anything like it!” Professor Qiu wanted to seize the pill for further study but hesitated, knowing it was no ordinary elixir.

“How did you come by such a pill? And who exactly are you?” Xiao Ya had regained her composure and was determined to uncover Chen Yu’s identity.

“Rest assured, since I’ve brought it out, it’s meant for your use. I share a close relationship with your CEO and came specifically to help her today.” Chen Yu spoke without fear, though he kept the true nature of his connection to Shen Zhuyun a secret.

“Could you really be the mysterious expert the CEO hired?” Lei Lei, with her round, cherubic face, looked at Chen Yu with admiration.

Xu Danhong clenched her fist excitedly. “Yes! Our company’s saved this time!”

Professor Qiu smiled wryly. “I’m ashamed—I shouldn’t have come here so boldly if I knew such a capable young man was involved.”

“No need to worry, Professor Qiu. It’s thanks to this pill that I’ve been able to help. And your assistance will be indispensable moving forward. I intend to entrust you with the pill for processing because its medicinal properties are enough to produce tens of thousands of Dream Charms. Given your age and experience, you’re perfectly suited to handle this.” Chen Yu said as he handed the Celestial Fragrance Pill to Professor Qiu.

Professor Qiu hesitated, casting a long, thoughtful glance at Chen Yu. “Aren’t you afraid that I might analyze the pill’s ingredients during processing and then secretly manufacture and sell it on the market at exorbitant prices? That would be a great loss for you.”

At this, the women exchanged uneasy looks, though since the pill wasn’t theirs, they said nothing.

Chen Yu smiled gently. “No worries. Professor Qiu, please study it as you see fit. Although this is our first meeting, I can tell you’re a man of integrity, so I trust you won’t do such a thing.” Beyond trust, Chen Yu knew that this specially crafted pill contained a rare ingredient no ordinary person could replicate—Forgetfulness Water from the Dragon’s Hidden Map, a secret known only to him.

The Dragon King’s alchemy employed water refinement using this very Forgetfulness Water, so no one else could possess it. He had no fear of the formula leaking out. Besides, these were mere pill remnants, hardly worth fretting over.

“Ha ha!” Professor Qiu laughed heartily. “If you say so, then I have your full trust. How could I let you down?” Without further hesitation, he took the pill and began the extraction process with utmost seriousness.

“Now, you wait for Professor Qiu to extract the proper amount and add it to your Dream Charm base. Then, the true Dream Charm will be born! For now, this batch is just a trial. If it sells well, I’ll supply plenty more pills for mass production!” Chen Yu told Xiao Ya and the others before deciding there was no reason to linger.

“Wait—what’s your relationship with the CEO? Why are you helping us so much?” Xiao Ya stopped Chen Yu, adjusting her glasses in confusion.

“Sir, what’s your name?” Lei Lei pouted, looking curious.

“We had no idea the CEO hired such a talent!” Xu Danhong said, her fists raised in enthusiasm. She seemed to enjoy boxing or similar sports.

Chen Yu smiled faintly. “My surname is Chen. Just tell your CEO, and she’ll know who I am.” Then, he ignored them and left the R&D department.

“That man’s so handsome and cool! I wonder when he’ll come back,” Lei Lei murmured, her eyes sparkling.

Xu Danhong nodded. “He has such presence. I just hope he likes boxing—then I could spar with him!”

Xiao Ya shook her head at the two girls, but said nothing. They were all somewhat reclusive, rarely interacting with men, so it was natural for them to act starstruck when encountering a handsome one.

“All right, get back to work. I need to report to the CEO.” Carefully, Xiao Ya took a sample of the authentic Dream Charm with a dropper and hurried out, eager both to report and to learn the man’s true identity.

In the CEO’s office.

Shen Zhuyun pinched the bridge of her nose. The HR manager had just informed her that several employees were resigning, and rumors were swirling that the company was on the brink of collapse.

She knew this was deliberate sabotage, and she had a strong suspicion that the troublemaker was Wei Jiadong.

Thinking of him angered her further—not only did he use business threats against her, but he stirred up turmoil within the company, seemingly aiming to force her hand. A thoroughly hypocritical man.

At that moment, Xiao Ya entered.

“Xiao Ya, what is it?” Shen Zhuyun’s mood lightened a bit. Xiao Ya was her trusted partner and co-founder, practically a close confidante.

“Zhuyun, who exactly did you bring in? Even Professor Qiu, who was at a loss before, was amazed when this man produced a tiny pill that solved our Dream Charm problem. If all goes well, the authentic Dream Charm could be launched tomorrow!”

“Is that so?” Shen Zhuyun brightened further. She knew Xiao Ya had poured her heart into this project, and the company’s hopes rested upon it.

“But what do you mean, ‘bring someone in’?”

Xiao Ya blinked. “Isn’t he someone you invited?”

“Xiao Ya, tell me clearly—I never hired anyone. You’ve been overseeing R&D all along. If I were to bring someone in to help, I’d have told you.”

Xiao Ya looked at Shen Zhuyun, puzzled. “He said he’s close to you. Oh, and his surname is Chen.”

Shen Zhuyun raised an eyebrow, thinking, It must be that ‘husband’ of mine. “Chen? How did he get into your R&D department?”

“When we went to receive Professor Qiu in the reception area, he just followed us in.”

Shen Zhuyun wasn’t sure whether to be angry or amused. Wasn’t she told to keep him waiting in reception? How did he manage to sneak into R&D? And how did Xiao Ya and the others let him in?

She pressed her hand to her forehead. “Alright, I do know this person.” Suddenly, she sat up straighter, as if recalling something important.