“This is a bit suspicious,” her best friend said. “We can investigate where this gift came from; maybe we can find some clues related to the USB drive.”

So, the two decided to first find the shop where Lin Wanqing had given the gift. After asking around, they finally found the boutique located in the city center.

Upon entering the store, Zhong Hua and her best friend explained their purpose to the shop assistant and showed them a photo of the souvenir. The shop assistant looked at the photo and said, "We have indeed sold this style in our store, but quite a few people bought it. I don't quite remember who it was."

"Could you check the purchase history? We really need this information," Zhong Hua said anxiously.

The shop assistant hesitated for a moment, then said, "According to regulations, we are not allowed to disclose customer information casually. But seeing how anxious you are, I'll go ask the manager."

After a while, the shop assistant brought the shop manager over. After listening to their story, the shop manager said, "In that case, we can help you look into it. But we hope you won't disclose this information."

“Okay, we promise,” Zhong Hua and her best friend quickly replied.

After checking on the computer, the store manager said, "This style was last sold last week, and the customer left a mobile phone number as their contact information." As he spoke, the store manager wrote the mobile phone number on a piece of paper and handed it to Zhong Hua.

Zhong Hua took the slip of paper, looked at the number on it, and a glimmer of hope ignited in her heart: "Thank you, manager."

After leaving the boutique, Zhong Hua and her best friend looked at the number on the slip of paper, unsure of what to do.

"Could this number belong to Lin Wanqing?" her best friend asked.

"I don't know, let's call and try." Zhong Hua said, taking out his phone and dialing the number.

The phone rang a few times before being answered. A strange man's voice came from the other end: "Hello, who is it?"

Zhong Hua was taken aback, not expecting a man to answer the phone. She hesitated for a moment before saying, "Hello, did you buy a wedding favor with the words 'Love Wedding' printed on it at a boutique downtown?"

"Oh, right, what's wrong?" the man asked, puzzled.

"Well, we'd like to know who you're buying this gift for?" Zhong Hua asked cautiously.

"What does this have to do with you? Who are you?" the man asked warily.

Zhong Hua and her best friend exchanged a glance. Her best friend took the phone and said, "Sir, it's like this. We're investigating something, and this gift might be related to what we're looking for. Don't worry, we won't cause you any trouble."

The man was silent for a moment, then said, "Okay, I bought it for my girlfriend. What's wrong? Is there something wrong with it?"

"Is your girlfriend's name Lin Wanqing?" Zhong Hua couldn't help but ask.

"Lin Wanqing? No, my girlfriend's name is Li Yue. You must have the wrong person," the man said.

Hearing this answer, Zhong Hua and her best friend were both somewhat disappointed. It seemed this lead had gone cold.

"Sorry to bother you," Zhong Hua said, and then hung up the phone.

"It seems this path is blocked," my best friend said helplessly.

"It's alright, we'll think of another way," Zhong Hua said through gritted teeth. She firmly believed that she would find the truth and get justice for herself.

Just then, Zhong Hua's phone suddenly received a text message. She opened it and her face instantly turned pale…