Jiang Mianmian and Lu Ran sneaked into the communications room a few times during shift changes.

You can't stay inside for too long; you can only briefly familiarize yourself with the communication equipment or try to find the instruction manual.

They were both terrified every time.

Strangely, however, they were never discovered.

Even if they hear footsteps approaching, they can still escape danger.

It was as if some unseen force was helping them.

Jiang Mianmian already had a thorough understanding of the ship's structure, while Lu Ran had a natural sensitivity to numbers. After several attempts, the two worked together seamlessly and got a good grasp of the communications room's situation.

That evening, the two of them went to the deck.

The large ship moved slowly forward, and as far as the eye could see was a vast expanse of deep blue ocean. The moon hung in the night sky like a bright pearl that would never fall.

A salty sea breeze blew, making the two of them feel a little cold and sticky.

They are still waiting.

Wait until the people on the ship are asleep a little deeper.

"Sister," Lu Ran said wearily, leaning on her shoulder, "Do you think... what can Brother Junyang and the others do to find us now?"

Jiang Mianmian's eyes darkened slightly, and she remained silent.

Huo Junyu must be extremely worried.

Hopefully, he didn't tell his parents in Jiangzhou, otherwise Su Aiqian would definitely faint...

Thinking of her parents, Jiang Mianmian's eyes immediately welled up with tears.

"Sister," Lu Ran's voice choked slightly, "I'm so worried about my mother. Her health isn't good to begin with, what if..."

"No, no!" Jiang Mianmian hurriedly interrupted her, "Our mothers will be fine!"

"Hmm!" Lu Ran forced a smile and comforted her, "Auntie is so kind, she'll be alright."

"Ranran, I'm talking about...my mother."

Jiang Mianmian's voice was so low it was almost inaudible, swallowed by the sea breeze.

Lu Ran opened her eyes wide, somewhat surprised.

“I know this is wrong…” Jiang Mianmian looked up at the night sky and said softly, “But when I was in danger, all I could think of was my parents, I mean… my parents in Jiangzhou.”

“Ranran,” she turned to look at her, “I didn’t grow up with your uncles and aunts. I was practically a stranger to them.”

“Sister…” Lu Ran took her arm and leaned against her.

Jiang Mianmian gave a wry smile.

These past two days, she's even been feeling a bit down, wondering if she would have avoided this calamity if she weren't Lu Lishan and Lin Yuqing's daughter.

Why would fate make such an arrangement?

Why can't we just let her be Jiang Mianmian? Why do we have to drag her back to be Lu Xiaoyou?

However, this thought only flashed through her mind for a moment, after which she was overwhelmed by a deep sense of guilt.

No matter what, they are her biological parents.

Besides, if she weren't their daughter, she would never have met Huo Junyu in this lifetime...

Thinking of him, her heart ached as if it were being clenched.

Her hand unconsciously rested on her heart, and inadvertently touched the star necklace that Huo Junyu had given her.

She was taken aback; it turned out the necklace had been with her all this time. She took it off and held it in her hand, as if she could feel Huo Junyu's warmth.

"Sister, this necklace is so pretty." Lu Ran smiled. Girls are always particularly interested in sparkly things.

Jiang Mianmian told her, "It was given to me by Junyu."

"Is it made of diamonds?" Lu Ran asked enviously. "Can I touch it?"

Jiang Mianmian smiled. It was more than just touching it; she could even put it on her.

She suddenly remembered the scene when Huo Junyu gave her that family heirloom bracelet, and Xia Zhi saw it and wanted to wear it.

At that time, she refused, saying she didn't want to lend out the family heirloom.

But now that Ranran wants to touch her necklace, she doesn't have many reasons.

She then realized that she might have already harbored resentment towards Xia Zhi as a friend.

Lu Ran took the necklace, glanced at it briefly, and quickly returned it to her.

"It's so pretty..." she said again with a smile, "and it's shaped like stars. Brother Junyu is so good to you!"

"If you ask Junyang, he will give it to you."

"No, no, I don't want something so valuable!" Lu Ran quickly waved her hand.

Jiang Mianmian asked her, "Then what do you want?"

Lu Ran thought for a moment and answered honestly, "As long as I'm by Junyang's side, I don't want anything else!"

The two girls smiled at each other, their eyes lighting up when they talked about the boys they liked.

Jiang Mianmian fiddled with the necklace and looked up at the sky.

There was a full moon tonight, but no stars. She held up the necklace, and the star pendant was reflected on the dark blue background, making it seem as if the stars and moon shone together.

Junyu said that as long as I make a wish upon a star, my wish will come true.

Jiang Mianmian recalled the past when he was with her, and it felt like it was something from a previous life.

She sighed and was about to put the necklace on.

But then I suddenly noticed something on the back of the star pendant.

Jiang Mianmian was startled and touched it hard. She realized the pendant was openwork, with diamonds set on the front, while the back…

"Ranran, look!"

Jiang Mianmian let out a soft cry.

Lu Ran curiously leaned closer and sure enough, she saw a small thing embedded in the back.

However, the pendant is so exquisitely crafted and uniquely designed that it's hard to tell the difference without a close look.

"What is this?" Jiang Mianmian took the item out.

It's something smaller than a fingernail, a thin piece that you have to hold tightly.

"This is... a chip?" Jiang Mianmian was taken aback. "Maybe this can send signals!"

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