Blockbuster!

A week swiftly passed, leading to the bustling Liverpool Square filled with thousands of eager spectators. Li Lin arrived early, armed with a few bottles of his prized No. 5 perfume. Notably, the majority of the attendees were women, including a significant number of noble ladies.

Positioned on the right side of the square's middle was an open-air perfume store, already buzzing with activity as over a dozen staff members assisted customers in purchasing perfumes, particularly those crafted by the renowned perfumer Eunice.

Observing the live-streaming sales tactic, Li Lin marveled at Eunice's proactive approach, capitalizing on the audience's anticipation before the perfume contest even commenced. The demand for Eunice's perfumes was evident in the enthusiastic purchases made by the ladies.

As the clock struck ten in the morning, the preliminary round finally kicked off. The stage hosted a host who explained the competition's content and rules, with a special emphasis on the eagerly anticipated fifth perfume competition. A male nobleman took the stage for a brief speech, emphasizing the participation of the deputy chief persimmon in the finals.

Following the nobleman's address, the three appointed perfumers—Eunice, a woman, and a man—took the stage, garnering attention from the eager audience.

The preliminary round commenced with each contestant presenting their perfumes in the order of registration. The perfumers, particularly Eunice, evaluated each fragrance, assigning scores, and would eventually advance the top ten contestants with the highest scores to the finals.

The preliminary audition unfolded on stage, with Eunice streamlining the process by evaluating five contestants' fragrances at a time. However, despite the variety of scents presented, Eunice struggled to find a perfume that resonated with her discerning taste.

Acknowledging the rarity of perfumery geniuses, Eunice, herself a prodigy at the age of 23, relied on her talent and family heritage to secure her esteemed position. Born into a family of perfumers, with three perfume shops in London and one in Liverpool, Eunice aimed to expand her market in Liverpool through her role as a judge.

During the preliminary round, an unexpected commotion arose as perfumer Jack expressed astonishment at the uniqueness of a particular perfume. Intrigued, Eunice and another perfumer, Kelly, shared in the excitement, acknowledging the extraordinary fragrance that surpassed even the renowned Jiki perfume.

Curious about the source of this exceptional fragrance, Eunice sought the participant responsible. Li Lin confidently revealed that the masterpiece in question was none other than his creation—Chanel No. 5 perfume.

This revelation piqued the interest of both judges and contestants alike, as the unexpected genius behind the outstanding perfume turned out to be an Asian face—an uncommon sight among Liverpool's laborers. The spotlight now focused on Li Lin, who stood out not only for his fragrance but also for defying conventional expectations in the world of perfumery.