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She turned around slowly, her eyes meeting the stars. It was as if time had stopped at this moment.

"Just like now." Liuying lowered her voice with a hint of apology in her tone, "I'm really sorry. For some reasons, there are some things... I can't tell you everything at the moment. But at the same time, there are some things that I think I should be honest with you."

"'The Watchmaker's Legacy' is indeed what I am pursuing, but we don't have to go our separate ways and stand on opposite sides. At least... I don't want that to happen." Liuying's eyes revealed determination and sincerity.

"I thought so too," Xing responded gently.

Liuying looked at Xing with gratitude, then took a deep breath and once again looked towards the distant east, where a brilliant sun was rising. She chanted softly:

“I dreamed of a scorched earth and a new bud that broke through the soil. It bloomed in the morning sun and whispered to me.”

"Do you remember the question on the invitation letter - why does life fall asleep?" Liuying's voice was as clear and pleasant as the morning breeze blowing through wind chimes, and it was like the sound of nature lingering in the ears.

[Ji Zi: Ms. Liuying, I am very curious about this matter. The information on the invitation letter is the ciphertext in the invitation letter. How did you, as a stowaway, know this? ]

[Qingque: Really, Liuying's identity must be extraordinary! ]

[Su Shang: I saw a sentence in a storybook: The more beautiful a woman is, the more likely she is to lie. Maybe this is a villain with a hidden identity?]

[Liu Ying: Sorry... I can't tell you now, but I hope you believe me, Xing, I don't have any ill will towards you. ]

【Xing: I know.】

Then she spoke softly: "Look, in this dreamland full of fantasy, everything is so free and unrestrained. The painful past is like a string of bubbles, quietly shattered and disappeared in the sun; and the terrifying future is like an unreachable star that will never come to us."

"Then why do people choose to sleep? I think..."

“I’m afraid of waking up from a dream.”

Liuying stared at Xing, her eyes revealing a trace of thought and confusion. However, when she noticed Xing's stunned expression, she couldn't help but feel shy and shook her head quickly.

"Oh, the atmosphere seems to have become solemn all of a sudden. I'm so sorry... I shouldn't have said that... Then let me think about it carefully. How can I make the atmosphere more relaxed and cheerful again?"

Suddenly, she had an idea, and asked with bright eyes: "Right - you must have made a lot of good friends on the train! When you encounter similar situations, what methods do you usually use to adjust the atmosphere?"

"Uncle Yang will definitely find a way to change the subject..." Xing muttered softly.

After hearing this, Liuying on the side stammered in response: "I... I'm already trying to find a way to change the subject."

Xing suddenly had an idea and suggested, "Why don't we take a selfie?"

"Selfie, selfie... You're right. I've been here so many times, but I never thought of taking a picture as a souvenir."

Liuying suddenly realized, but then showed a trace of embarrassment, "But I'm the only one facing the camera, I always feel a little uncomfortable. How about taking a photo together?"

"Okay!" Xing agreed happily.

"I'm actually a little afraid of facing the camera, so please don't laugh at me. Here... I'll give you my phone." Liuying happily handed her phone to Xing, her eyes full of anticipation.

Xing took the phone skillfully, quickly called up the camera app, and switched to the front camera. The whole set of movements was as smooth and natural as flowing water. Then, she stretched out her arms and held the phone a little further away to ensure that the viewfinder could accommodate both of them.

"Wait a moment, let me fix my hair first..." Liuying was a little flustered as she fixed her slightly messy hair. "Okay! Let's get started."

"one……"

"two……"

"eggplant--!"

As Xing gently pressed the shutter button, Liuying stretched out three fingers and made a gesture, and the happy moment of the two was frozen on the phone screen. In the photo, Liuying's smile was bright and sweet, and her eyes revealed great joy; Xing's expression was natural and relaxed, with a faint smile on the corner of her mouth.

[Rocky: Little-known fact: Miss Liuying held up three fingers, which means: I love you in sign language]

[Firefly: Hey hey hey... don't let anyone find out so soon]

[Qingque: It feels like honey mixed with oil... It's really good. ]

[Kafka: You can’t hide your little thoughts. It’s not normal to become familiar with strangers so quickly.]

[Kafka: Both of you are very happy. One-day appointment is great. Xing]

In the video, after the two talked for a while, Xing's phone suddenly rang with a pleasant ringtone. She took out her phone from her pocket and found that it was the group chat ringing.

[Star Dome Train Family]

Jizi: Everyone, are you having fun?

March 7: I am happy, but I always feel like something is wrong.

March 7: There is a feeling of unreality, something weird, I can’t put it into words.

March 7: I met a man with a plaster head at an auction. He left without doing anything. So suspicious

Walter: I have also made some unpleasant discoveries. The situation is complicated, so it is best to talk about it in person.

Jizi: Me too

Jizi: It seems like it's time to return to reality.

Himeko: Let's meet in my room.

"I have to go..." There was a hint of reluctance in Xing's tone.

"Are you going back? Time flies so fast..." Liuying sighed softly; "I also plan to return to the real world to rest... Let's go, we will say goodbye at the golden moment."

Xing smiled and nodded, then turned around and walked in the direction they came from with Liuying.

Soon, they returned to the golden hour. Xing stopped beside a huge statue of the Clock Boy and asked curiously, "By the way, speaking of which, should we go back to the hotel first before we return to the real world?"

Liuying just shook her head slightly and did not directly answer Xing's question. Her eyes slowly swept around, as if observing something. Then, she murmured to herself: "It's so quiet... Where did all the people on the road go?"

At this moment, the once bustling streets became unusually quiet, with only a few lonely billboards still tirelessly playing advertisements. This strange atmosphere made Xing and Liuying feel uneasy.