Chapter 1598: 1600: Brushing Past Each Other

Chapter 1598: Chapter 1600: Brushing Past Each Other

She remembered smelling this scent in Chiang Xiao’s bathroom as well.

It wasn’t strong; in fact, sometimes it was so faint it could be overlooked. Yet, when the subtle fragrance wafted past, she realized it might just be the most captivating scent, deeply alluring.

She didn’t know what kind of scent it was and could only make random guesses.

“So, what now?”

Realizing she wasn’t the person he was looking for, Cheng Cheng lost his patience quickly.

“Uh, do you want me to help you find her?” Nian Mutong asked. “What I mean is, if I run into a girl with this scent, should I let you know?”

The person Chiang Xiao saved—could it be someone with a unique identity?

She didn’t have many friends here, only Du Jinruo. But lately, Du Jinruo had been so overwhelmed by Gao Wei and Fong Jianye that she didn’t have time for her. Shouldn’t she seize every opportunity to make more friends?

If she took the initiative to help him, surely he’d be touched, wouldn’t he?

At the very least, he should give her his contact information, so she’d know how to notify him if she found the person.

Nian Mutong looked at Cheng Cheng.

But to her surprise, Cheng Cheng simply shook his head.

“Thanks, but no need. Farewell.”

With that, he immediately turned around and left with large strides.

Nian Mutong stood there dumbfounded, staring at his back. It felt as if several cold arrows had pierced into her chest.

Cheng Cheng crossed Liuli Street and headed toward the courtyard.

What he didn’t realize was that, during the time he had been delayed talking to Nian Mutong, Chiang Xiao had already received a call from her teacher after saying goodbye to Kuang Yunxian. With her backpack in tow, she had gone to the academy.

Cheng Cheng ended up missing her and decided to head to the art school instead.

He had come with the sole purpose of finding Chiang Xiao.

Because he had already figured it out—on the day of his accident, Meng Xinian’s team had also been in the area on a mission. So the person who saved him must have been connected to his team.

However, their mission was partially classified. Though the task itself wasn’t confidential, he couldn’t get access to the list of personnel involved.

While Cheng Cheng was contemplating ways to uncover the truth, the deputy officer approached him, saying the Alliance District in G Province wanted to borrow him for two months.

Wasn’t that where Meng Xinian’s base was?

It was perfect timing.

Cheng Cheng, who typically refused such assignments, agreed to it immediately this time.

Yet, after spending over half a month in the Alliance District, he found no female team members nor the scent etched in his memory. Just as he was losing hope, he heard that Meng Xinian had a fiancée—a university student in Capital City. Most importantly, rumors said her combat skills were exceptional.

There were probably very few people in the squad who could defeat her.

Cheng Cheng immediately zeroed in on her as his target. Taking advantage of his leave, he rushed to the Capital City. But he only had four days off; excluding travel time, he had barely more than a day to search.

This time, he was finally close to finding her, only to be delayed by Nian Mutong’s conversation and managed just to miss Chiang Xiao.

Chiang Xiao arrived at the art school, where Liu Guoying waved at her. “Come here, I want to tell you something. We’re planning an outing to gather inspiration, to a place called Shitou Town. Do you have any thoughts on it?”

Why the sudden interest in Shitou Town?

Chiang Xiao walked over and noticed a school publication.

“Teacher, is this just another whim of yours?” Chiang Xiao cast him a sidelong glance—such sudden summons were typical when he felt inspired by something and decided on impulse.

She knew him too well.

Someone nearby let out a burst of laughter.