Coming out of the vast East China Sea, the sea breeze, slightly salty and moist, gently brushed across their cheeks.
Chu Chu and Rong Lin sat side by side on a rock that had been rounded and smoothed by the sea water, staring into the distance, with countless questions and anxieties swirling in their hearts.
Chu Chu frowned, her face full of confusion. "I really didn't expect it to be Jiao Huang Po Lang. He hasn't shown any intention of becoming a Jiao all this time, so why did he suddenly go to the Purple Sky Holy Land? There must be some secret we don't know about."
Rong Lin shook his head slightly, his expression solemn. "Indeed, his purpose has become unclear and hard to understand. We need to find him, confront him, and find out the whereabouts of our master. We must not neglect our master's safety."
Chu Chu sighed, her voice filled with helplessness. "Looking back, there were indeed many flaws in our trip to the Holy Land. When we were in the Holy Land, we didn't even sense Master's presence at all. You know, we, the Chongming Bird Clan, have an exceptionally keen sense of smell. There's absolutely no way we could be wrong about this."
Rong Lin nodded and continued, "That's right, so we need to return to the Holy Land again. However, this time, we will not only have to face the complicated formations, but also fight those ferocious monsters. This is a tough battle, and we must be prepared."
A flash of inspiration flashed in Chu Chu's eyes, and she suddenly said, "Oh right, we can call the Spirit Dragon King. As a member of the Dragon Clan, he has many small soldiers and generals under his command, and we can let them lead the charge. Besides, he was incompetent in management, which led to this incident, so he naturally has to bear some responsibility."
Rong Lin nodded in agreement: "Your suggestion is very good. However, before that, we need to rush to the human world. It's almost dawn in the human world now, so we must hurry."
Chuchu glanced at Rong Lin and nodded. Rong Lin then cast a spell, summoning a white cloud. The two of them rode on the cloud, like immortals descending to earth, quickly returning to the human world. Finally, they landed in front of Rong Lin's spacious and luxurious villa.
Sure enough, it was already five in the morning in the human world. Chu Chu glanced at the time on her phone, yawned tiredly, and then fell asleep. Rong Lin seemed energetic and didn't feel sleepy at all, so he went to another room to rest.
After only three hours of sleep, Chuchu got up and rushed back to school. She had classes in the morning, and her good friend Song Nuan had already reserved a seat for her.
Chuchu walked into the classroom and saw Song Nuan waving at her with a smile. She couldn't help but yawn and said apologetically, "We had relatives over last night. My cousin was sick and my cousin was injured, so the whole family was busy. I might not be able to go out with you guys this long vacation. I'll take you out to relax after school starts."
After hearing this, Song Nuan showed a slightly regretful expression on her face. "Is that so? You've worked so hard. Actually, I don't really want to go back to Jincheng, because I really have so many relatives. However, I asked my dad for some pocket money, and I plan to go to the next city with Zhu Zhu to see the sea. They say the sea is very different in autumn, and I really want to go and see it."
Zhu Zhu, who was sitting next to him, immediately agreed after hearing this: "Yeah, Song Nuan and I will go together. I don't have anywhere else to go anyway. Chu Chu, just stay with your family and relatives and don't worry about us."
Chuchu felt a surge of warmth in her heart after hearing this. She glanced at the two of them gratefully, then said, "By the way, Zhao Qing should be discharged soon. Let's go see her together after class today."
Song Nuan suddenly whispered, "Chu Chu, I haven't told you yet. Zhao Qing is taking a leave of absence from school. Her parents told her to start again next year and they also said they won't let her have any contact with us anymore. She cried so hard yesterday afternoon, and in the middle of a video call with us, her father rudely snatched her phone away."
Chu Chu frowned upon hearing this: "How could this happen? What did we do wrong? Zhao Qing used to be so cheerful and lively, how could she become like this now?"
Song Nuan explained in a low voice, "Her father said that we were the ones who persuaded Zhao Qing to cancel the engagement. He also said that Zhao Qing used to be very well-behaved, but we led her astray. He also said that even if she didn't drop out of school, he would still move Zhao Qing to a new dormitory and prevent her from having any contact with us."
Chu Chu couldn't help but pinch her brows after hearing this, feeling helpless and angry. She took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down. "Forget it, let's go to class first. I'll find a way to solve this matter. Don't worry, I promise to handle this matter properly."
Song Nuan and Zhu Zhu nodded in relief after hearing this. Then, everyone began to study seriously.
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After school, the campus gradually fell silent, with only the occasional chirping of birds breaking the silence.
Chuchu was alone, walking hurriedly towards the hospital, her heart filled with worry for her good friend Zhao Qing.
Arriving at the hospital, Chuchu found two burly bodyguards standing at the door of Zhao Qing's ward, guarding the entrance like two door gods. Chuchu took two tentative steps forward, about to inquire about Zhao Qing's condition, when the bodyguards politely but firmly stopped her. Their eyes revealed an undeniable determination, leaving Chuchu at a loss for words.
In desperation, Chu Chu retreated. But she didn't give up. Instead, she quietly cast the spell she had learned. Her figure instantly became lighter, as if blending into the air. Just like that, she silently bypassed the bodyguards and arrived at Zhao Qing's bedside.
However, Chuchu was surprised to find Zhao Qing's mother in the ward. Seeing Chuchu's sudden appearance, Zhao Qing's mother's face showed surprise and confusion. Chuchu's heart tightened, knowing she had to find a solution quickly. So, she cast the spell again, this time to make herself invisible, to avoid being discovered by Zhao Qing's mother.
Zhao Qing was lying on the hospital bed, sobbing softly, her voice filled with helplessness and despair. "Mom, why don't you let me hang out with my classmates? Chuchu and the other two saved me. If it weren't for them, I would have died. And Chuchu's dad helped our family business. I can't be so ungrateful, can I?" Zhao Qing's words were filled with cherishment for friendship and helplessness towards her family.
Zhao Qing's mother seemed extremely annoyed: "Don't cry, I'm so fed up. I didn't say you can't play with Gu Chuchu. It's those two from Jincheng who must break up. Otherwise, you have to drop out of school." Her tone was full of unquestionable toughness.
Chuchu listened to these words, and anger rose in her heart. She understood that people are often easily deceived by money and status, and become snobbish and indifferent.
Zhao Qing continued to plead: "I agree to change my dormitory, but I don't agree to take a leave of absence. I don't want to have anything to do with Suning anymore. If you don't agree, I will jump off this building." Her tone was full of determination and firmness.
Upon hearing this, Zhao Qing's mother stood up angrily, walked over to Zhao Qing, and slapped her in the face: "I raised you to this age, and you dare to threaten me! You're absolutely crazy! You don't even listen to your parents. Go ahead and do whatever you want. I won't stop you!"
Seeing this scene, Chu Chu could no longer bear it. She appeared angrily and slapped Zhao Qing's mother in the face.
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