Perhaps it was because she hadn't been back for a long time, or perhaps she was in a hurry to go out, but this time Qishu returned to Niangguang City without any disguise, so that as soon as she and the fossil pterosaur landed, they were immediately surrounded by enthusiastic fans and citizens. By the time she finally got away and arrived at the agreed cafe, almost an hour had passed.

As the soft jazz music slowly flowed in the cafe, Qishu was finally able to get away from the sudden wave of enthusiasm outside the door. The moment she pushed the door open, she seemed to have stepped into another world, and the hustle and bustle was instantly isolated. She exhaled lightly, and a helpless smile appeared at the corner of her mouth. In that smile, there was both enthusiasm and joy for the people of her hometown, and a hint of regret for her own negligence.

Her eyes slowly wandered in the cafe decorated with retro paintings and soft lights, and Qishu's eyes revealed a bit of eagerness and expectation. She paced slowly, carefully searching for the strange figure, until a purple mushroom head hidden in the shadow of the corner attracted her attention. The hair seemed to have magic, gently hiding half of the childish face, leaving only a pair of big eyes flashing with nervous light, peeking out from time to time.

Sensing the approach of the strange tree, the little girl's body stiffened involuntarily for a moment. The coffee cup in her hand seemed to carry a thousand pounds of weight, and her fingertips turned slightly white, revealing her inner uneasiness.

Seeing this, Qishu immediately walked over, pulled out the chair opposite the girl and sat down directly: "Sorry, I haven't been back for a long time. I almost forgot how welcoming the people in Niangguang City are. I was delayed on the road for some time."

As Qi Shu's apologetic and warm voice rang in her ears, she looked up suddenly, a flash of surprise and joy in her eyes, and then quickly lowered her head, her voice as thin as a thread, as if she was afraid of disturbing this moment of tranquility: "It's okay... It's okay... I know you must be late because of something important."

"What did you say?" Qishu leaned forward slightly, frowning slightly, with a sincere look of doubt on her face. Her voice was soft and slightly anxious, as if she was trying to capture every tiny sound in the air, fearing that she would miss any information that Gurumi wanted to convey.

Seeing this, Gulumi's heart tightened. She blinked her eyes hidden under the purple mushroom head, trying to calm her inner panic. She took a deep breath and tried to make her voice sound more stable, but even so, there was still an imperceptible tremor in her words: "I... I mean, it's okay..." She repeated it, this time with a slightly higher voice. Although she tried to appear calm, the knuckles of her fingers holding the coffee cup had turned white, revealing her inner tension and anxiety.

Seeing this, Qishu immediately realized that Gurumi was feeling awkward and uneasy. She quickly reached out a hand and gently covered Gurumi's hand that was tightly holding the coffee cup, giving her silent comfort. Her eyes were warm and encouraging, as if to say, "Don't be afraid, I'm here."

In the cafe, soft jazz music echoed melodiously, adding a bit of warmth and comfort to this quiet space. Qishu sat opposite Gurumi, her eyes full of tenderness and encouragement. She knew Gurumi was shy in reality, so she decided to use her cheerfulness and enthusiasm to open a door to a new world for her.

"Gulumi, you know what? When I first chatted with you online, I felt that you were a very interesting and thoughtful girl." Qishu smiled, with a sincere light in his eyes. "Every one of your replies is so full of vitality. People can feel your mood just by reading the text, just like your videos and live broadcasts can bring people strength invisibly."

Hearing this, Gurumi's cheeks flushed slightly. She lowered her head shyly, and her hands unconsciously stirred the spoon in the coffee cup, making a slight clinking sound. Seeing this, Qishu became more determined. She continued in a lighthearted tone: "You know? Sometimes, I often feel overwhelmed in real life, but online, we can express our thoughts and feelings freely. And your authenticity is what I like most."

At this point, Qishu paused. She noticed a flicker of hesitation in Gurumi's eyes, so she continued, "Gulumi, I believe that in real life, you will be able to bravely show your brilliance just like you are online. Every smile and every word of yours has a unique charm that can warm and infect the people around you."

Gurumi raised her head, her eyes flashing with complex emotions, surprise, touching, and a hint of uncertainty. Seeing this, Qishu gently held her hand and gave her the most firm support: "So, Gurumi, you feel awkward and uneasy in front of me, but we are already friends, right? If you didn't feel that way, you wouldn't have asked me to come here today, right?"

In Qishu's warm and firm gaze, Gurumi felt unprecedented courage and strength. She nodded gently, and a long-lost smile appeared on the corner of her mouth. At that moment, she seemed to have removed all her defenses and shackles in front of Qishu, and showed her truest self in front of her.

After making up his mind, Gurumi, who was sitting opposite him, took a deep breath and introduced himself to Qishu in a voice that only the two of them could hear clearly, "I'm very happy to meet you today, Qishu. My name is Diandian, and you can call me Xiaodian."

"Little Dot? Is this Gollumi's real name? It's so cute!"

Hearing what Qishu said, Xiaodian's little face hidden under her hair blushed, and she nodded slightly, at a loss.

Some things cannot be changed overnight, so Qishu did not force it. Instead, he directly took Xiaodian's hand and took the initiative to ask about some topics that the two often talked about online, just like they did online.

Infected by Qishu's vitality, Xiaodian gradually became less nervous and awkward. After answering some of Qishu's questions, he even began to actively ask Qishu some questions.

Xiaodian's questions were mainly about some troubles he had encountered recently in video production and live streaming. Qishu, who had experienced this before, did not hide anything and patiently answered Xiaodian's questions one by one based on his own experience.

Xiaodian was obviously a very careful child, and he even took out a notebook when Qishu was sharing his experience.

Seeing the notebook in Xiaodian's hand, Qishu felt a little nervous for no reason, but she quickly put it all behind her and spoke out everything she knew and the experience she had summarized, regardless of whether it was useful or not.

The setting sun unknowingly dyed the sky red. Customers came to the cafe in waves. Only the two girls in the corner stood motionless, covered with a layer of golden afterglow under the setting sun.

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