Chapter 119: The Awkward Room
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The beauty said, “Xiao Han, I get in touch with her occasionally. She doesn’t want me to tell others.”
Handsome Hao let out a frustrated sigh.
The beauty added, “But your situation is really very special.”
Handsome Hao asked, “Do you know where she lives?”
The beauty replied, “I’m not exactly sure where she lives, but I can tell you about a few small bars where Xu Miaohan often sings.”
Handsome Hao took a deep breath. “Alright. Thank you.”
The beauty said, “Oh, by the way, she changed her name. Now she goes by Hu Xiaoxiao.”
On a bustling street late at night stood a small bar. In front, a bulletin board displayed information. The performing singer’s name was Hu Xiaoxiao.
The bar had a vintage feel: wooden shelves for liquor, a wooden door, and a few simple tables and chairs. On stage, a beautiful woman hugged a guitar, singing and playing at the same time. Handsome Hao and his companion glanced around before instantly being captivated by the beauty on stage. That woman was none other than Xu Miaohan. Handsome Hao was stunned, so much so that he didn’t even notice Wang Zixuan leaving until a long moment later, when he finally snapped out of it.
After finishing her song, Xu Miaohan, guitar strapped on her back, walked happily down the chilly street.
At that moment, Handsome Hao called out from behind, “Xu Miaohan.”
Xu Miaohan involuntarily stopped and turned around to see a face full of excitement—Handsome Hao’s.
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Handsome Hao said, “Long time no see.”
The air suddenly fell silent; the two stood face to face in silence. Just then, Wang Zixuan suddenly approached.
Xu Miaohan hesitated for a moment before saying, “Ah, you’ve got the wrong person.”
She turned to leave, but Wang Zixuan’s impatience got the better of him and he tried to chase after her. Handsome Hao stopped him.
Wang Zixuan said, “You, stop right there.”
Handsome Hao replied, “Hey hey hey, sorry, wrong person. Sorry to bother.”
Wang Zixuan frowned, “You’re just going to let her go like that?”
Handsome Hao said, “Hey, we can’t alert her. Remember, we don’t have the authority to investigate or arrest right now.”
Wang Zixuan asked, “How much time do we have left?”
Handsome Hao glanced at the time. “About thirty-three hours.”
Wang Zixuan said, “Then keep a close watch on her. Once the time’s up, we move in immediately.”
Afterwards, they found a hotel to stay in. Unexpectedly, the hotel said there was only one room left.
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Wang Zixuan said, “Since it’s all part of the mission, we’ll make do.”
But when he carried the luggage into the room, he froze. Both walls were adorned with many pictures of beautiful women; the clothes rack held some rather embarrassing outfits, and there were various props—you know what I mean. Wang Zixuan turned to leave.
“Waiter! Waiter!” he called.
Handsome Hao quickly stopped him.
“Hey hey hey, miss, I think this might just be the hotel’s style—a kind of ambiance,” Handsome Hao said.
Wang Zixuan sighed in resignation and switched on the lights. To their surprise, a pink light on the ceiling lit up, seductive music began to play, and some flashing lights flickered. Wang Zixuan hurriedly turned the lights off and on again, but the effect was the same. The two exchanged a glance.
Wang Zixuan said, “Let’s just find another hotel.”
Handsome Hao replied, “No can do. I’ve checked—this window faces directly toward Hu Xiaoxiao’s rented apartment. It’s the best vantage point.”
Wang Zixuan sighed in resignation. After putting down their things, the two began observing Xu Miaohan through the window of the apartment opposite. From the windowsill, it looked small inside—a small chair with that guitar resting on it.