A warm feeling welled up in Chuchu's heart, and she felt it was time to take action. "Zhuzhu, I have a suggestion. Next time we have a holiday, let's go to the cemetery with you. Soothe your feelings and say goodbye to those who have passed away. You know, sometimes the connection between the soul transcends boundaries. Maybe those in the underworld can really feel your longing and reluctance to leave."
Chuchu secretly felt relieved that all this was just a series of unfortunate coincidences, not the product of a conspiracy. This discovery made her sympathize with Zhu Zhu's situation and determined to help her.
Zhu Zhu finally let down her guard in this warm circle, a barely perceptible vulnerability in her eyes. "Thank you, really. These secrets hidden deep in my heart have been weighing me down. With you by my side, willing to believe in me, I feel much better. Ever since they left, I've been labeled 'the unlucky one.' It seems like misfortune follows me wherever I go. Even I'm starting to doubt whether I really have such great 'magic power' that can bring down those around me."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Qing frowned and said indignantly, "Those gossipers are so speechless! What do they know? They just talk nonsense! Who wants to lose their loved ones and friends? How can they blame an innocent person like you for these painful experiences? They are so cold-blooded!"
Song Nuan also hurried forward and soothed Zhu Zhu in a gentle voice: "Yes, Zhu Zhu, don't take it to heart. Life is like this, full of unknowns and variables, and many times we are powerless to change anything. But please believe that your existence is beautiful, and your kindness and strength are seen by all of us. Don't let those boring remarks affect you, okay?"
Such a conversation, like a ray of sunshine in spring, penetrated the haze in Zhu Zhu's heart and made her feel the long-lost warmth and strength.
Chuchu was thinking about the matter of the unlucky star.
Wherever the star of evil is, there is no living creature. After all, it is an evil god that everyone wants to kill.
She secretly decided to delve into Zhu Zhu's sea of consciousness, that spiritual sea that held countless secrets, to explore her true origins and see if there was any connection to the legend of the lone evil star. After all, it seemed that this inexplicable power only targeted those close to Zhu Zhu, leaving behind an indescribable shadow.
Chuchu tried to comfort Zhu Zhu in a gentle but firm tone: "Zhu Zhu, don't cry. Remember, you are not alone. We are all here. However, I am curious, besides us new friends, do you have any other relatives?"
Zhu Zhu's tears flowed like a flood, and she choked up as she spoke, "I... I've been alone since I was a child. My parents were also orphans with no one to rely on. After they passed away, I became even more lonely. In this world, I have almost nothing except a friend who has been with me since I was a child. You are so kind, I am really afraid that I will bring misfortune to you, just like the family and friends I lost before."
At this moment, Zhao Qing stepped forward, her eyes gleaming with an unyielding light, her tone filled with determination and heroism: "Zhu Zhu, don't say that! We don't believe that nonsense! I, Zhao Qing, have always been blessed with good fortune and a strong life. No misfortune can ever come near us! From today on, we are your family, your friends. We will stick together through thick and thin and will never back down!"
Chu Chu also smiled, that smile was warm and firm, as if it could dispel all the haze: "Yes, Zhao Qing is right. I am the same. I have lived for so many years and have never been afraid of anyone."
Having lived for tens of thousands of years, she has never been afraid of anyone.
Song Nuan followed suit, "And me too. The four of us will be best friends from now on. Good friends who will go through thick and thin together."
Zhu Zhu was very touched. "Thank you, thank you so much. It is my blessing to meet you."
The night was deep, and everything was silent. After the warm goodnight sounds in the four-person cabin, the world seemed to have fallen into the embrace of sleep. However, in this quietness, Chuchu's heart was unusually clear. She waited until every breath became long and even, knowing that the time had come.
Chuchu opened her red lips and silently chanted a spell, and a circle of faint blue light surrounded her body. It was the light of her unique magic, leading her quietly to shuttle between dreams and reality, and finally descending into Zhu Zhu's unknown inner world - a vast land of yellow sand.
This sea of consciousness was completely different from what she had imagined. There were no tranquil lakes or emerald forests, only dazzling yellow sand, boundless and seemingly capable of swallowing up all life. Chuchu struggled forward in this desolate landscape, her heart aching for the loneliness and despair Zhuzhu endured.
Finally, in a secluded corner, Chuchu found the tiny figure—Zhuzhu, still in her childhood form, curled up in a ball, tears welling in her eyes, helpless and sad. Chuchu slowly approached, squatted down, and spoke softly, like a spring breeze: "Don't be afraid, Zhuzhu, I'm here. Do you know who I am?"
Young Zhu Zhu looked up, her eyes, filled with wariness and longing, when she saw Chu Chu, a glint of light flashed. She reached out her little hand and gently tugged at the hem of Chu Chu's clothes, her voice trembling slightly as she said, "Sister, please don't leave. Stay with me, okay? Can we be friends? I haven't had any friends since Mom and Dad left."
Chuchu's heart was deeply touched. She gently took Zhu Zhu's hand. Her small hands were cold and frail, yet they seemed to hold endless strength and hope. She said firmly, "Of course, Zhu Zhu, I will always be by your side and will never leave. I am your friend and your family. I will use my strength to transform this desert into a vibrant oasis, so that you will no longer be alone and your world will be filled with laughter and color."
As soon as the words fell, the heaven and earth seemed to sense each other. A strong wind suddenly arose and yellow sand filled the sky. But in this chaos, Chuchu's figure was extremely firm. She held Zhu Zhu tightly in her arms and built a solid barrier with her body.
At this moment, a huge shadow suddenly appeared before them. It was a hideous monster. It roared, its voice filled with resentment and anger: "No! She is a star of fate, destined to be alone all her life. She should exhaust her life in this endless desert and die alone!"
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