India, Jan. 28 -- Love can find us in the most surprising of places, and for a 38-year-old Malaysian man, it found him on the streets of China. While seeking directions to a local launderette, Ethic Malay Zairy Amir never imagined that a simple encounter with a kind woman would lead to a romantic journey that has captured the attention of social media.

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Amir had recently moved to China, feeling isolated and far from home. Having no knowledge of the area, he was in search of a launderette when he met Sufiah, a 40-year-old native of Yunnan province. Offering a helping hand, Sufiah guided Amir to the destination, unaware that this small...