Chu Qianli knew when she first learned astrology that although people always think of stars at night, in fact the stars have always been hovering in the sky, from day to night. They silently overlook the world, whether you see it or not, whether you think of it or not, the stars are always there.

No one has explored the reasons for the existence of stars, and everyone has assumed that they should be there. This is like an established rule, as unchanging as the rising and setting of the sun and the moon, and even longer than the drying up of the sea and the crumbling of the rocks.

The strong wind still did not stop, making it difficult for the two to walk.

Tan Muxing initially followed Chu Qianli closely, but was suddenly confused by the wind and sand. He searched around for a long time, heard her gradually weakening voice, and finally found her direction.

The two didn't speak again after they met. Tan Muxing pulled Chu Qianli forward. He had long since lost track of where to park the car, so they could only take shelter from the wind behind some undulating rocks.

The wind and sand raged like a dragon, sweeping across the Gobi Desert fiercely, leaving the creatures on the ground powerless to fight back. Dry and short vegetation shivered in the strong wind, clinging tightly to the cracked soil. Only this inconspicuous plant cluster could survive in the wasteland.

Here, money, power, and mysterious magic are nothing compared to the might of nature.

Humans living in reinforced concrete believe they can do anything. However, away from metal shelter and external help, they are like hermit crabs without their shells, basically at the mercy of others.

Tan Muxing and Chu Qianli hid in a sheltered place, waiting for the strong sandstorm to pass.

Chu Qianli squatted beside Tan Muxing. The wind was stronger now, even forcing her to be unable to open her eyes. However, she was unexpectedly calm.

The yellow sand obscured her vision and she could not find anything. She could not tell the time and all common fortune-telling methods were blocked. She was receiving information from the outside world all the time, but it was finally cut off in the extreme environment.

When Chu Qianli was running alone, she thought that her ability to survive was useless, so she was naturally panicked subconsciously. But now that she felt there was someone next to her, she was inexplicably no longer nervous.

Tan Muxing still held her tightly, but the strong wind made them feel dull. They couldn't feel each other's temperature, and could only huddle together in the darkness, as if they were facing the final judgment.

Chu Qianli was sometimes unsure whether she was afraid of death or not, just like the Death card in the Tarot card, which showed a Death Knight and a plague, but also left a glimmer of hope, symbolizing death, but also life and death.

But she was sure that she was not afraid at the moment, at least she was not alone.

The wind was howling, sand and rocks were flying, the world covered by wind and sand was in chaos, and time seemed to last an unusually long time.

After a while, the dark sky finally brightened, the gray sand waves retreated, and everyone saw the light again.

After the dust storm, the surrounding environment was completely changed. Even the cars were covered with thick sand. Many people did not run to the cars. They could only take shelter in places with less wind and are now in a mess.

Tan Muxing pulled Chu Qianli up from her crouching position and helped her put on her golden helmet. Chu Qianli felt quicksand sliding down her head, and then the weight on her head was lightened a lot, and before she knew it, she was carrying a head full of yellow sand.

The construction team leader shouted, "Is everything okay?"

"Some equipment was buried without being picked up."

"Let's dig later. Let's count the number of people first..."

People can hardly recognize the mess now. Everything has changed since the Sharon passed through. That is why every year people go to the Gobi Desert to clean up the railway. Otherwise, it will soon be closed to traffic.

Yu Ge struggled to escape from the sand. He spat out the grains in his mouth and complained, "I feel like there's sand everywhere."

Tan Muxing led Chu Qianli to meet up with the others. He cleared the way ahead, first crossing the silt and removing obstacles. Chu Qianli followed closely behind, but suddenly heard something unusual, followed by a feeling of being suspended in midair!

The wind and sand have passed, but her bad luck is not over yet!

Yu Ge watched the rocks suddenly collapse after the storm and cried out in panic, "Ah hey hey hey..."

The ground suddenly cracked and shattered in an instant.

Chu Qianli couldn't find a place to land, so she was about to slide down and said in panic, "Xingxing!"

Tan Muxing was standing in the front. He noticed the landslide behind him and should have run forward. However, when he heard her voice, he turned around instantly and reflexively pulled Chu Qianli back, and was immediately dragged off the cliff by her.

"Go quickly! Bring the things!" Faced with the unexpected situation, the construction team leader quickly called for rescue, but he could not catch up with the speed of the two people falling, and could only watch helplessly as the two people slid down the cliff.

Large chunks of sand fell from above. Chu Qianli only felt himself pressed against the big white bear cushion, falling down uncontrollably, his whole body as stiff as a piece of wood.

Tan Muxing held her tightly, preventing her from touching the ground. He tried to find a chance to stop several times, but he couldn't find a foothold at all, so he could only try his best to avoid scratching her.

The two of them quickly slid down the cliff.

The sudden change frightened everyone, and soon other people came.

"How is it? Are you okay?" the construction team leader shouted while sliding down slowly to rescue the two people who had fallen accidentally.

"I'm fine..." Chu Qianli got up in shock and looked at the silent Tan Muxing, asking with concern, "Where's Xingxing?"

Tan Muxing acted as a human cushion for her and was obviously bearing greater force, but he didn't say a word throughout the whole process and she couldn't understand what was going on.

Tan Muxing replied softly, "I'm fine."

Medical staff rushed over to check. The construction team leader saw the bloodstains and the shocking scratches on Tan Muxing's coat and said hurriedly: "How can you scream like that? Maybe you have injured your bones!"

Tourists who fell off cliffs in the past often suffered multiple fractures. Tan Muxing’s condition was obviously not good, and he might even have invisible injuries.

Chu Qianli looked at the scene in panic. She didn't expect that there would be bloodstains inside her work clothes. Just now, there was no trace of blood when looking from the outside, especially since Tan Muxing didn't cry out in pain.

Tan Muxing noticed her urgency and quickly comforted her, "It's really okay."

After the medical staff examined him, he said with a serious expression, "We need to go back and take an X-ray. We can't do it here at the workstation."

The medical treatment at the workstation can only provide emergency treatment. You have to return to the city for proper treatment.

Tan Muxing was stunned when he heard this. Thinking about Chu Qianli's current condition, he tentatively said, "Can you go back after a while? It doesn't really hurt. I don't think it's serious..."

Medical staff: "If you don't feel any pain now, it's probably because the stress response is inhibiting the pain. Once the critical situation is resolved, you will feel more pain."

Tan Muxing: "But..."

Chu Qianli suddenly said: "Xingxing, go back to the city for treatment."

Tan Muxing was startled. He turned his head to look at her and said hesitantly, "But..."

Chu Qianli forced a smile and said, "Your health is the most important thing. There's nothing serious to worry about. Brother Yu and I will finish as soon as possible and then come back to find you."

Yu Ge agreed: "Yes, yes, this is originally a small problem, but if you delay it, it will become a big problem. It is better to go to the hospital as soon as possible!"

Tan Muxing was a little hesitant. He was not sure whether Chu Qianli's disaster had passed, so he was naturally unsure whether to leave or not.

The construction team leader made the decision: "This is a work-related injury. He must rest! There is no such thing as working while injured. Just put him in the car and take him back!"

Tan Muxing couldn't go against the opinions of the people around him. He still remembered that Chu Qianli's luck changed last time, and maybe it would be the same this time, so he listened to the arrangements of others.

Medical staff initially determined that Tan Muxing had injured his bones, but the exact condition required a detailed examination at a larger hospital.

Tan Muxing couldn't delay any longer to see his wounds, as he had to board the supply vehicle in the evening. He said goodbye to the remaining two people before leaving. Seeing that Chu Qianli was worried, he comforted her kindly, "It's okay, don't be afraid."

Chu Qianli moved her lips. She was filled with worry and didn't know what to say, but she couldn't follow him and leave her post.

Yu Ge said helplessly: "My friend, it's you who is injured. Tell us not to be afraid?"

Tan Muxing said calmly: "I feel fine."

Yu Ge: "You have never felt bad."

Yu Ge had never met anyone like Tan Muxing. After being injured, he still comforted other companions. He could be said to be very carefree.

When Tan Muxing stepped into the carriage, he turned back to look at Chu Qianli and said, "Actually, I can stay."

Chu Qianli quickly cheered up and said cheerfully: "No, there are not many tasks here, we will meet you soon!"

Tan Muxing was slightly relieved: "Okay, I'm really fine."

"……Um."

The supply train started slowly, carrying Tan Muxing away from the workstation.

Chu Qianli watched the train leave, the smile on her face faded, and she made a fortune telling to make sure that the matter was not over. She was not suitable to go out for a while, and it was not just today.

But she couldn't let Tan Muxing stay. She was regretting it now. She shouldn't have called him at that time, nor should she have let him come with her. He was ready to leave, but she realized it now.

He had known that following her would bring him countless troubles and hardships.

Because Tan Muxing doesn't like fortune-telling, Chu Qianli never tells him fortunes. One reason is to respect his deskmate's opinion, and the other is to avoid potential pain.

It would be fine if he didn't know her secret, but knowing it would mean death. She occasionally avoided these things consciously, not knowing how to face him after time ran out, and could only try to maintain a relaxed state of companionship.

But he was mentally prepared earlier than her. He knew very well what he would face in the future, but he still decided to accompany her.

She doesn't even know what she has done to deserve this.

In the evening, Tan Muxing arrived at the hospital and informed everyone that he was safe.

The next day, Chu Qianli and Yu Ge continued to work. They had no signal in the Gobi Desert, so naturally they couldn't contact Tan Muxing.

At the construction site, the construction team leader led the team to check for hidden dangers and reminded them of safety issues again. However, the team moves every day, and the outdoor environment is very complex and may change at any time. No one can be sure that there will be no accidents.

They are working in a no-man's land with few precedents to draw on. They are the first pioneers and will face countless difficulties and obstacles.

"Talk about Muxing..." Yu Ge was surveying, he called out subconsciously, but suddenly remembered something and quickly changed his words, "No, Chu Qianli, take a look at the data."

Chu Qianli held the compass in one hand, confirmed the result with Yu Ge, and then continued to work.

"You seem particularly quiet today?" Yu Ge looked puzzled. He tried to stir up her emotions by saying teasingly, "You are just like a child without support. You lose confidence in an instant."

Chu Qianli is now working very carefully. She checks her helmet from time to time, avoids rocks, and wears all kinds of equipment despite the heat. She is not sure what other dangers there are, so she can only do her best to prepare.

"When the guardian is not around, we must be cautious and take care of our own safety." Chu Qianli muttered.

"Oh, you value your life very much."

"Well, I didn't take it that seriously before, but it's different now..." Chu Qianli lowered her eyes and said, "Someone will be sad."

One of the prerequisites for accurate divination is objective interpretation, so she can sometimes even look at life and death objectively, and have the thought that "maybe this is reasonable." She always wants to live, but she doesn't want to live that much. She has died once, so her feelings are different from those of normal people.

But not now, she had to take care of herself, at least until she met him.

She didn't want his efforts to be in vain, nor did she want him to be sad one day.