Lu Shaotang made a gesture to indicate no problem but remained silent, just staring at her.

He thought she looked familiar—her appearance was exactly like his wife, whom he had only seen for three days.

Although he hadn’t seen her face much during those three days, she was his wife, and he had a good memory; seeing her once was enough to remember.

However, if he remembered correctly, she wasn’t as beautiful, nor did she have such a lively, sparkling gaze.

The difference in personality was striking.

His wife was timid and submissive, absolutely not someone who would sit in a state-owned restaurant laughing and chatting with a man like this.

In terms of appearance, they were the same person, but in terms of temperament, they were entirely different.

He quickly considered that a person’s character might change with their environment and times, but inherent traits were harder to alter.

Could it be… a coincidence, just someone who looked very similar?

Thinking of this, he calmed down.

Although his expression didn’t show much difference even when he was agitated.

Chen Yanming noticed the change immediately—Brother Lu’s gaze softened, and he didn’t look so fierce anymore.

He enjoyed watching the beauty interact with her date through the window. It was a pleasure to watch such a charming girl.

He thought, if only he had such a beautiful partner, he would cherish her to death and earn money to pamper her.

But then he considered, if he wasn’t home, what if the girl felt lonely?

It would be better to stabilize or change careers.

Anyway, he wouldn’t repeat Brother Lu’s mistakes.

On the social relationship, he could still look down on his Brother Lu.

At this moment, an old lady came out pushing a white ice cream cart.

People who dine at the state-owned restaurant aren’t short on money, and buying an ice cream after a meal is common.

The old lady had a good business sense.

Lu Shaotang walked over to her with big strides.

Chen Yanming immediately followed.

The two of them bought ice cream over there.

Chen Yanming paid.

To match his image of a drifter wandering around during the day, he bought four ice creams—one in his left hand and one in his right.

Lu Shaotang: “…”

They were both in plain clothes, having grown their hair long to downplay their military features.

Although it couldn’t fool Chen Chaofa, it was enough to deceive ordinary people.

The old lady, though elderly, had sharp eyes and couldn’t take her gaze off Lu Shaotang. “Young man, how old are you? No partner? My granddaughter…”

Lu Shaotang’s attention was fixed on the restaurant inside.

“Married, with two children.”

His voice was low and magnetic.

The old lady smiled, revealing her golden teeth, “Really? You look so young, are you eighteen?”

Lu Shaotang replied, “Forty-eight.” He then nodded pointed towards Chen Yanming, “He’s my eldest son.”

Chen Yanming: “…………???????”

He wasn’t upset, pointing to himself, “Auntie, look at me. I’m only twenty-five and still single, but he really has two children.”

The old lady looked at Lu Shaotang and then at Chen Yanming, nodding, “Hmm, you’re pretty good too. What’s your job? Are your parents retired?”

Chen Yanming engaged in casual conversation with the old lady.

Soon, the restaurant became crowded with diners.

The two team members had given up their seats and were now hovering around the waiter, “harassing and flirting” with him, preventing him from going to the back to meet Chen Chaofa, while also sending messages to Chen Yanming outside.

In the kitchen, there were only Chen Chaofa and one assistant.

The other assistant hadn’t come today because he had cut his finger yesterday.

The assistant in the kitchen was likely Chen Chaofa’s accomplice.

There were no innocent parties; they could go straight in and make the arrest.

Inside, Wei Lan was mesmerized by Lin Shu’s bright and warm smile.

Overcome by his emotions, he impulsively confessed, “Lin Shu, no matter how long it takes, I can wait for you.”

Lin Shu was discussing the milk powder, asking Wei Lan about the monthly supply.

Wei Lan mentioned there were at least two large bags each month, and if luck was good, up to six bags.

Lin Shu thought although the supply wasn’t huge, it was still considerable.

If she bought three or four bags a month and sold them in smaller quantities, she could definitely make a profit.

Suddenly, hearing Wei Lan’s declaration, she was interrupted and momentarily lost her train of thought. “Hmm?”

Wei Lan nervously swallowed, “I know your husband has passed away, and you must be heartbroken, but I can wait. I…”

Lin Shu frowned, her eyes wide.

She was considering risky business moves and didn’t expect him to be interested in her romantically.

How bold!

She wasn’t angry, realizing she had been careless and was now thinking with a modern perspective, deviating from her original character.

Wei Lan, however, might have been thinking about a relationship from the start.

Being careless was a mistake, but considering Wei Ling’s relationship, she couldn’t scold him, and he wasn’t entirely at fault.

She immediately composed herself, adopting a sorrowful expression.

When she did, she looked like a melancholic beauty, as if all her previous smiles were false and merely a facade.

Wei Lan’s mood instantly turned sorrowful. It seemed she was only happy on the surface.

Inside, she was still very sad.

Lin Shu sadly said, “Comrade Wei Lan, you are a good person. But although my husband is no longer here, I will love him for the rest of my life and take care of our children and home for a lifetime.”

Lu Shaotang, who was hiding diagonally outside the window: “!!!”

As soon as he heard the man call her “Comrade Lin Shu,” he was immediately sure that it was his wife.

There might be someone who looked like her in the world, but they definitely wouldn’t be named Lin Shu.

The next moment, hearing the man confess his feelings, Lu Shaotang felt like this man deserved to be thrown into a sewer.

Does he think I’m dead?

Alright, even if her husband has passed away, it hasn’t been long, and he dares to covet her?

How dare he?

The next moment, hearing Lin Shu’s response, he strangely calmed down.

Did her words mean she stayed with the Lu family not just for the children but also for him?

Although she disliked him when they married, and he didn’t like her either, she was still his wife.

If she was willing to give them a chance to understand each other, he would naturally come to like her.

Lu Shaotang was convinced that since she had read the letter and chose to stay, she must know he was still alive.

Hmm, she’s rejecting other men for him.

A strange feeling of sweetness surged uncontrollably in his heart.

He shoved the ice cream into his mouth, chewed and swallowed it quickly, then ate the ice cream as well before striding towards the window.

Chen Yanming reached out but missed him and said softly, “What are you doing?”

Why get so worked up over your wife?

Why direct your efforts at her date?

He had been chatting with the old lady while signaling his team members, not listening to Lin Shu and Wei Lan.

Lu Shaotang reached the window. His tall and sturdy frame instantly blocked the sunlight.

Wei Lan, who was in the middle of a dilemma, and Lin Shu, who was awkward, both noticed and turned to look.

They both froze.

From Wei Lan’s angle, he could see Lu Shaotang’s face.

His first reaction was: This man is so tall and handsome, with such an impressive aura!

Why is he standing here?

Is he here to laugh at me for being rejected or to criticize me?

Lin Shu couldn’t see Lu Shaotang’s face at first but was drawn to his physique.

Wow, his body is so well-built—broad shoulders and a narrow waist.

Does he have a chest and abs?

This guy should debut as a model!!

As she shifted her gaze upwards, the light softened, and she finally saw the man’s face clearly. Her pupils widened immediately.

Her entire body was covered in goosebumps.

This person… why does he look so familiar?

Isn’t he very much like Lu Shaotang? Why does he resemble him so much?

He really is as described in the original plot—tall, handsome, fierce, and cold!

Look, even his breath is coming out cold!

It’s midsummer, and he’s exhaling cold air. That’s quite eerie.

……

……

……

Lin Shu’s eyes widened instantly, then she forced herself to return to normal.

She turned to Wei Lan with an indifferent and stiff expression, forcing a smile, “Wei Lan, I should head back now.”

Wei Lan was still immersed in the shock brought by Lu Shaotang.

Lin Shu stood up, feeling her legs go a bit weak.

Oh my, can ghosts appear during the day?

Can ghosts be in the sunlight?

Maybe Lu Shaotang’s aura is so powerful that he can still exude cold air under the bright sun?

Today is the seventh day of July, not the fifteenth.

Don’t be afraid, don’t be afraid.

Her calves felt weak as she quickly chanted in her mind: “Prosperity, democracy, civilization, harmony…”

Then she thought, you’ve already traveled to another world, do you think chanting this will work?

What if the book world is different from reality?

She began chanting Marx and Engels, Mao Zedong Thought, and Deng Xiaoping Theory all sort of deity gods…

She couldn’t care less about Wei Lan.

After all, Lu Shaotang didn’t recognize him.

Sorry, Wei Lan, I’ll slip away first.

Though she was frightened, she didn’t forget to carry the milk powder and roast chicken.

She walked out with her legs stiff and unbending.

Other diners in the restaurant had noticed her before.

Such a beautiful woman sitting by the window was like a stunning scenery, and no one could help but glance a few more times.

Now seeing her walking out with a stiff posture, they couldn’t help but pity her: “Oh, she seems to have leg issues. Is it a prosthetic leg?”

“How pitiful. Such a beautiful woman. Why doesn’t the heavens open their eyes?”

Lin Shu exited the restaurant, and Wei Lan quickly followed after her.

Lu Shaotang strode to the restaurant door, intending to quietly pull her aside and explain the situation.

However, Lin Shu only gave him a cold glance, as if he were just another passerby, and pretended not to recognize him.

Lu Shaotang: “…………?”