Chapter 1: To My Dear Readers!!

I especially hope that everyone will like *Chong Xiang* (Pampering Fragrance). I hope readers can provide more comments and messages; every day, seeing your encouragement makes me work even harder at my writing. You all know very well how grueling writing can be, so your encouragement is especially important to me~~.

Although the novel is set against a backdrop of chaotic times, it uses emotion as the main thread to unfold the entire story. The kind of love I want to express is like a long, steady stream; I don't like things to be too rushed. Many novels feature male and female protagonists who fall in love quickly and passionately, but I want to express a love story with a sense of real touch.

It is impossible for anyone to fall in love with someone easily or to give of their heart without hesitation, especially in a world torn by war. The desolation of the female lead's past life and the realistic despair after her rebirth ensure that she cannot easily open her heart. She is like an onion; one must peel her back bit by bit through sincere tears. Therefore, it is destined that someone will use time, actions, and change to soften her heart. They test one another, neither daring to fully reveal their true feelings, always fearing that they will be the ones left wounded in the end. But love is wonderful; one will always find themselves giving and waiting involuntarily. When you suddenly look back, you realize that love had actually arrived long ago—you just hadn't looked for it with your heart. This is a unique "pampering" novel; on this long road of exclusive devotion, the heart that needs peeling will eventually open without reservation!

Respect to my *Chong Xiang*, and respect to the readers I love. I hope you will continue to support me, awooo~~