When the woman walked up to Linch and confirmed several times, she revealed a surprised and delighted expression. "Linch! It really is you!"
Linch looked at the woman and thought for a moment, "Lulu?"
"It's me!" Lulu exclaimed with great joy, "Oh my gosh! I thought I saw wrong just now! How many years has it been since we last met? Five or six years, right? When did you come back, and how long are you staying?"
Lulu's questions came out like rapid-fire, one after another.
"Just got back yesterday," Linch said with a bitter smile. "I originally planned to make it a day trip, but something came up and delayed me."
"This must be fate," Lulu said, holding Linch's hand. "Why don't you stay for a couple more days? Everyone was talking about you at the gathering earlier, saying they haven't seen you in a long time. What a coincidence!"
Linch turned her head and glanced at Tristan.
Tristan nodded at Linch.