Chapter 3: Unexpected Encounter

When the man and woman walked out of the restaurant, Lin Hua's heart was racing almost out of his chest

At the moment of this decision, Lin Hua felt considerably more at ease. Meanwhile, she noticed that the couple had completed their payment and were preparing to leave

Lin Hua glanced at the receptionist, his gaze still fixed on the woman in white, and replied, "Just myself"

Thinking of this, Lin Hua's attention returned to the dining table. She had been hungry for a long time, so the meal was consumed in a whirlwind, and soon only a dessert remained. Lin Hua slowed down, chewing carefully, patiently waiting for the couple. She wondered where they would go after leaving the restaurant. Should she continue to follow them?

Lin Hua was quite annoyed that she had just given up following them without settling the bill in time, and now it was too late to chase after them. She could only continue her pursuit through the glass window, watching the couple hailing a taxi by the roadside

The heating in the restaurant was quite sufficient, as if one had suddenly stepped from winter into spring, causing Lin Hua's pores to relax completely.

The handsome man lowered his head to deal with his delicacies, and thus Lin Hua's gaze fell upon the cashmere coat hanging on the clothes rack beside them

What does it matter even if one looks back? With so many people on the street, who would think they are following this woman? Not even the woman herself would suspect it. However, Lin Hua's heartbeat quickened, as she felt an irresistible allure emanating from the white cashmere coat worn by the woman.

To Lin Hua's surprise, the man did not get into the car with the woman, but instead closed the car door for her and waved goodbye

The greeter approached with a smile and said: "Hello, how many people are there?"

Black Thread! When Lin Hua and his team receive customers' clothes at their laundry, they sew a small piece of fabric with a black fine thread at the cuff, on which the clothing code is written. This way, the clothes will not get mixed up during the washing and ironing process

When customers come to pick up their cleaned clothes, they use small scissors to cut the black thread and remove the fabric strips. However, the black thread ends may sometimes still be caught on or stick to the clothing.

Lin Hua's mind raced quickly, and he immediately thought that the tone and inflection of this voice were very similar to that of the man who answered Wu Yun's phone call

Lin Hua followed the woman in white for a while, then turned a corner. It was his first time tracking someone, and Lin Hua felt somewhat guilty. Fortunately, the woman in white was focused on her own path and did not look back.

Because she could not see the face of the woman in white, Lin Hua intentionally and unintentionally glanced at the handsome man in black several times. She always felt an inexplicable sense of familiarity with that man, yet she could assure herself that she had never encountered him in any situation prior to this.

At the moment when Lin Hua was lost in thought, he noticed a woman in white stopping in front of a Western restaurant. Lin Hua watched her enter the restaurant and, after a moment's hesitation, pushed the door open and followed her in

The more I look at it, the more I feel it is that snow jacket hanging in the laundromat! In terms of texture and style, they are extremely similar. However, from a distance, Lin Hua cannot definitively conclude that the two pieces of clothing are identical

A decision suddenly matured in an instant. Lin Hua desperately suppressed his strong heartbeat, stood up, and walked to the opposite side of that man, which was also the place where the woman in white had just sat, and sat down in a relatively graceful manner.

The man opposite the woman in white is indeed very handsome. He possesses a robust physique and a dark complexion. His hair is very short, standing upright, and his eyes are black and bright

Just then, the woman's pure white sleeve swept past Lin Hua's eyes. ... And in that instant, driven by professional instinct, Lin Hua noticed a tiny black thread at the cuff of the sleeve

Even if the words are exactly the same, it does not mean that this snow jacket is the same as that one. Women wearing the same brand and style of clothing, even if they appear before you at the same time, what is so remarkable about that

As they walked towards the entrance of the restaurant, they happened to pass by Lin Hua's seat. Therefore, Lin Hua picked up his red tea, pretending to drink casually, while stealing glances at them.

The situation took an unexpected turn, as Lin Hua simultaneously discovered two coincidences. First, the man's voice was similar to that of the man who answered Wu Yun's phone, and second, the cashmere coat worn by the woman was highly likely to be the same snow-white coat!

Lin Hua ordered a black pepper steak set from the waiter. Although this Western restaurant is elegantly decorated, it caters to the common people, making it a minor luxury for Lin Hua, whose wallet is not very full. However, if today were not spent inexplicably following a woman, but instead sitting across from a handsome man like that woman, his mood would be much better. At the very least, he wouldn't have to pay for himself.

A man is sitting opposite the woman. It seems that the man arrived earlier than them and was already seated there waiting for the woman in white.

Lin Hua finally saw the woman's face, but felt somewhat disappointed. The face was not beautiful, too ordinary. The features were not exquisite, but fortunately, her complexion was fair and delicate, and combined with her tall figure, it barely matched the elegant white cashmere coat.

The snow gradually intensified. The tall streetlights cast a gentle glow on the ground, and the flakes danced and shimmered in the light, creating a dreamlike scene. If, at this moment, the graceful woman ahead were to suddenly turn and smile, she would surely resemble a fairy—if her appearance were as beautiful as her silhouette.

Just as two people flashed past Lin Hua, he heard the voice of a man speaking, and he couldn't help but be startled: this voice sounds so familiar

A minute later, the man unexpectedly appeared again at this Western restaurant! He returned to his previous seat, and by this time, the waiter had cleaned the table spotless. The man sat down and ordered another cup of coffee tea from the waiter, savoring it with delight. Lin Hua stared in astonishment, instinctively finishing the coffee in front of him in one gulp. The flavor of the coffee tea was excellent, with a subtle fragrance, slight bitterness, mild sweetness, and a hint of acidity; everything felt just right. Lin Hua stared in astonishment, instinctively finishing the coffee in front of him in one gulp. The flavor of the coffee tea was excellent, with a subtle fragrance, slight bitterness, mild sweetness, and a hint of acidity; everything felt just right.

Why do I have such a feeling? Lin Hua suddenly recalled the man who picked up that snow jacket at the laundromat today. That man was also very handsome, but in a different style of handsomeness

The hostess led Lin Hua to sit down at a two-person table by the window. At this moment, the woman in white had already taken a seat at a table across from Lin Hua. She was still facing away from him, and her white cashmere coat had been hung on the nearby coat rack. The woman was wearing a long black sweater, and her long hair cascaded down in curls.

How could that be? That snow coat has already been buried by the boss! It must be that I have been cursed by that dead person's clothing, which is why I am inexplicably following a woman dressed in similar attire

Forget it, I might as well return to my rental apartment later and pass the time by reading a mystery novel. She has no intention of following that couple; she will just consider today a whim and enjoy a luxurious dinner.

Which man is more to his taste? Lin Hua was infatuated, as the steaming steak was served. Lin Hua picked up the knife and fork, cutting the beef while unable to resist glancing over again, completely unaware of which was more tempting, the delicacies or the handsome man.

The man helps the woman take off her coat, the woman puts it on properly, and then the two walk out hand in hand