Luke rushed to Yue Lai Yue Restaurant with doubts.

As soon as he walked to the door, a voice sounded in Luke's head, [The adventure card has been activated and used.]

Hearing this voice, Luke was basically certain that this restaurant had a certain connection with the case.

Louise, who was traveling with her, asked, "Consultant Li, why did you come to this restaurant suddenly?"

Luke said, “The food on the table was probably eaten by the deceased before his death, and there were no Cantonese restaurants around the deceased’s home.

Most of the Cantonese restaurants in New York City are concentrated in Chinatown.

I have Chinese ancestry and am familiar with Chinese restaurants, so just follow me."

Louise nodded. Last time Luke found the murderer with just a set of shoe prints, which made her admire Luke very much and she also had more expectations for Luke's abilities.

I hope Luke can also bring surprises this time.

The two entered the restaurant one after another. Luke sat in his familiar seat. The waiter came over with a menu and said, "Madam, sir, what would you like to eat?"

Luke took the menu and asked, "Can you order takeout here?"

"No, our store does not offer takeout, but takeout is available."

"Why isn't takeout available?"

"I don't know, it's the boss's decision."

"Can you call your boss?"

The waiter knew Luke and knew that he had eaten in the store twice. He nodded and went to the checkout counter to find the proprietress.

After a while, the landlady came over. She was wearing a long black dress, with a plump figure and a scent of fragrance. "Sir, what do you want from me?"

“The food in your store is delicious.

But I can’t find it in the takeout app.”

The proprietress said, "Our restaurant does not have takeout service."

"Why? I believe there are many people like me who want to order takeout from your restaurant."

"Thank you for your recognition.

Our store doesn't order takeout, it's not that we don't want to serve everyone, it's just that we are simply too busy during the holidays.

Another thing, our restaurant has very strict requirements on dishes. Take hot dishes as an example, they taste best when they are freshly cooked.

The delivery process of takeout will affect the taste of the food and reduce the customer's impression of the restaurant.

Many customers ate well in the store, but after ordering takeout, they were dissatisfied with their food and felt that the ingredients used in our takeout dishes were not good.

I don’t know how other restaurants do it, but our restaurant uses the same ingredients, just because the taste of the dishes will be reduced during transportation.

So, we canceled the takeout."

The proprietress added, “Of course, if the customer eats well and wants to pack it when leaving, we won’t restrict it.

What do you want to eat today? I'll order for you."

Luke glanced at the menu, "Roasted squab, steamed grouper, boiled chicken, boiled cabbage, and clay pot rice."

"What would you like to drink?"

"No need for it yet, let's order these first."

"Okay." The landlady left with light steps.

Louise asked, "Do you know her?"

“I have eaten at this restaurant before.”

Louise asked, "Do you think the deceased came to this restaurant to pack food and take it home to eat?"

Luke was a little surprised, "Do you know Chinese?"

Louise gestured with her right hand, "A little bit."

"You'll know in a minute." After Luke finished speaking, he felt something was wrong. Since this restaurant cannot order takeout, it means that the deceased has most likely been in the store, so why not eat in the store, but take it away?

Woolen cloth?

"Louise, please ask someone to check the background of this restaurant."

“You suspect something is wrong with this restaurant?”

"It's hard to say now." Luke couldn't be sure whether the deceased came to the restaurant by chance or for other purposes.

"OK." Louise responded and went out to make a phone call.

A few minutes later, Louise returned to the restaurant again and gave Luke an OK gesture.

The first dish was already on the table, roasted squab.

Louise frowned slightly, "Oh, it smells so good.

But I'm not sure I want to eat this cute little thing."

Luke smiled and said, "There is a shadow, can't you eat?"

"No, I'm just not used to eating such cute animals.

The last time I saw it was in the square, it symbolizes peace, and I don't think it should appear on the dining table." Louise shook her head and pushed the roasted pigeon to Luke's side.

Not long after, the second dish came, boiled cabbage heart.

The third dish is steamed grouper.

The fourth course, boiled chicken.

Finally, there is claypot rice.

After several dishes were served, Louise recalled the leftovers on the table at the crime scene, "These dishes you ordered were eaten by the deceased during his lifetime."

"Yes." Luke ate a piece of plain-cut chicken. It was very tender and delicious. The only thing that made Luke a little uncomfortable was that the bones were stained with blood.

Louise asked, "Do other restaurants also have these dishes? Or is this the only one that has them?"

"These dishes must be available in other Cantonese restaurants, but I don't know if they are as comprehensive as this." Luke urged, "Eat quickly and pack the rest."

Louise understood what Luke meant and started eating too.

When the food was almost done, Luke waved his hand, "Waiter, pack it here."

Soon, a waitress came over with a lunch box and asked, "Sir, which dish needs to be packed?"

"I'll do it." Luke took the packing box from her hand, held it in his hand for inspection, then handed it to Louise who was standing aside, "Invite your boss over."

The waiter was a little embarrassed, why did he call the boss again, "Sir, is there any problem?"

Luke smiled and said, "It has nothing to do with you, I just want to talk to your boss about something."

The waiter left.

Luke looked at Louise, "How is it?"

With a touch of joy on her face, Louise said, "The dishes and packaging boxes are consistent with those found at the crime scene. The deceased may have been to this restaurant."

"Sir, what else do you need from me?" The landlady came over with a trace of doubt on her face.

Louise took out a photo of Zhou Tiancheng and asked, "Do you know him?"

The landlady was stunned for a moment, picked up the photo, looked at it, nodded, "I know you."

A few days ago, he came to have dinner with us."

"What did he order?"

"I can't remember clearly."

"Did he eat here or take it away?"

"It seems to be packing." After the boss's wife finished speaking, she looked at the two of them with some vigilance, her eyes falling on Luke, "Are you here to find someone again?

Why do you always come to my restaurant looking for people?"

Luke didn't answer, but changed the subject, "When did he come?"

"I can't remember clearly, it was probably January 24th or 25th."

"Who did he come with?"

"It seems to be a person."

"What was his condition like at that time?"

The landlady shook her head, "I see too many customers every day, and it's impossible to pay attention to every customer's mood.

Moreover, I respect you and other guests.

I have said enough, I hope you understand."

Louise took out her ID from her pocket and said, "Folborough.

Madam, we are investigating a homicide case, and we understand that the victim should have been to your restaurant before his death.
To be continued...