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The stars ultimately cannot compare to the light of the Sun, just as flowers have their time to wither and the moon has its phases. There are many shortcomings and regrets in the world, but perhaps for Lu Sha, having Grandpa Sen around can make up for it all. In her heart, she only holds three men: Grandpa Sen, Zhang Jiawen, and Lu Weifeng. However, the only one left whom she could still meet again is Grandpa Sen.
The moonlight is cool, and the clouds are soft; surely the wind in the forest must be sweet as well.
“…That person became even larger and more terrifying, his whole body was bright red! I was really scared at that moment, you know? I hurriedly ran and jumped down from the window, but he still caught me. Just when I thought I was going to die, my good sister arrived with reinforcements just in time to attract the monster's attention…”
“Later, I had a brilliant idea and lured that monster into a dim corner while I hid above a streetlight. When he wasn’t paying attention, I tightly wrapped my arms around his neck and pulled… pulled…”
Lu Sha was afraid that Grandpa Sen wouldn’t understand, so she gestured with both hands pulling back. Seeing that Grandpa Sen didn’t react, she awkwardly smiled and said, “Uh, do you understand? Just…”
Grandpa Sen nodded, looking at the somewhat childish Lu Sha with affection. He couldn’t help but gently stroke the back of Lu Sha’s head, quietly feeling her gaze brushing against his face like a gentle evening breeze. In Lu Sha’s eyes, he now resembled an abandoned iron tower—tall and weathered—giving a sense of security while silently stuffing all his past hardships into a pocket called memory. Two years later, this reunion felt incredibly familiar to Lu Sha; it seemed as if Grandpa Sen, who had passed his sixtieth year, was the reflection of her twenty years of life sketched in broad strokes. She felt like crying out loud to vent her grievances but looking at the old man’s calm face, she could only smile—a hearty laugh.
“And then, with a whoosh, I pulled his head off! Uh, it was a bit cruel…” Lu Sha looked nervously at Grandpa Sen.
After all, Grandpa Sen was a man who had experienced war; he smiled faintly and gave Lu Sha a thumbs-up for support: “That’s how it should be done. When dealing with a killer, there’s no need to hold back; otherwise, it would be cruel to yourself.”
In fact, Grandpa Sen had already visualized the scene based on Lu Sha’s description; he just chose not to say anything and quietly listened as an observer. Lu Sha was still worried that Grandpa Sen might fear her for being too violent, but what Grandpa Sen truly thought was why a girl should face so many life-and-death situations during what should be a time to enjoy youth and seek love or meaning in life.
He could sense the last glimmer of desire in Lu Sha’s heart. After two years of wandering and fleeing, she truly desired nothing more than to find an uninhabited island where she could live safely and age quietly.
“I just feel like maybe I’m too cruel…” Seeing that Grandpa Sen remained silent for a long time, Lu Sha lowered her head shyly and fiddled with her nails. In fact, she didn’t rule out the possibility that Grandpa Sen might report her to the local police.
Once she finished speaking, Grandpa Sen shifted slightly and reached out his hand to gently rest on Lu Sha’s other shoulder.
“Do you think what you did was right?”
“…” Lu Sha didn’t dare to answer.
“Is there still a need to doubt yourself? Sasa, you’ve never done anything wrong; you’ve always stood on the side of justice.”
“But…” Lu Sha forced a bitter smile, her gaze hollow as she looked at the grass illuminated by the firelight. “I don’t think others in this world would see it that way.”
“Do you know where the fairest place in this world is?” Grandpa Sen extended his fingers into the evening breeze above them. “Time; it is the only thing that can guarantee fairness. Just be kind, child; Time will wash everything away for you.”
“Let’s hope so.”
Lu Sha lowered her head and carefully stroked Lezai's neck. Lezai struggled to keep its eyes open at her feet; its eyelids fluttered before finally drooping shut.
“And Sasa,” Grandpa Sen continued, “Time is also the best remedy for healing inner wounds. Just like those who live in summer cannot feel winter's chill; those who live in winter cannot feel summer's heat.” He glanced at Lezai. “Even it has fallen asleep; you should go to sleep too. It’s better not to stay up late.”
Caught up in picking at her nails, Lu Sha didn’t immediately respond: “Ah? Oh, okay then; I’ll go to sleep.”
Grandpa Sen carried the matchbox towards his room as the living room gradually dimmed. Lu Sha felt her way back to her room in the dark and closed the door. With just a bit of moonlight filtering in, she leaned against the windowsill looking out at the forest.
That night, despite feeling a long-lost sense of safety, Lu Sha couldn’t fall asleep. She tossed and turned before stretching out her arms towards the ceiling like a madwoman dancing wildly—whether celebrating or crying silently was unclear. As dawn approached, she sat up and saw her unbearable past being torn apart while a calm future gradually became clearer along the horizon's outline against the pale light of dawn.
The sound of birds chirping could be faintly heard outside, and everything had returned to its former state, as if the two years of her fugitive life had never belonged to her. Lu Sha felt the meaning behind Grandpa Sen's words—Time truly takes away something, but she couldn't describe it in words; everything felt like it had no evidence of existence, only the memories in her mind were still crying out for justice. The only choice Lu Sha had was whether to continue listening to her brain's lament or to follow Time and move forward.
Lu Sha simply got out of bed and found a basket and a sickle in the living room before heading up the mountain to chop firewood. In the winter season, even the tree trunks felt cold to the touch. After a sleepless night and so many days of long travel, Lu Sha was now in a state of near unconsciousness, with sharp pain radiating from Tianling Xue, while her brain shook with every step she took.
Just ahead was a stone, and Lu Sha couldn't help but groan. Seeing it was like a hungry person spotting a delicious roast. She hurried over in quick steps and sat down heavily on the ground, leaning against the stone and gasping for breath. "Just rest for a bit; I can't do like yesterday..."
Lu Sha felt that even thinking was becoming difficult, and soon her eyelids grew heavy; drowsiness surged over her, and before she could react, she fell into a deep sleep.
Around seven in the morning, Grandpa Sen came out of his room wearing a tank top. He looked at the closed wooden door of Lu Sha's room, lost in thought, and remained still for a long time. How long had this girl gone without a good night's sleep?
Grandpa Sen bent down to pat Lezai, who looked at Lu Sha's door with an expectant gaze similar to his own. He stepped outside to greet the morning sun and stretched lazily.
The morning light was soft, descending with clouds as it met Grandpa Sen's smiling face. However, on the horizon, something that seemed completely out of place in nature gradually became clear in the sky. A patch of trees bent under pressure, revealing an empty area below. When the sound of thrusters echoed through the treetops, Grandpa Sen finally realized: it was a military hovercraft!
The hovercraft chose to land on the right side above the cabin and began to descend slowly. Grandpa Sen was instantly alarmed and turned to run back inside. In his haste, he steadied himself against the wall before rushing to push open Lu Sha's door, suddenly noticing that the farming tools hanging on the wall were missing.
"Sasa! Wake up! The police are here!" He pushed open Lu Sha's door, but just as he had feared, it was empty inside; the bedding was in disarray, the window wide open, and only a startled fly buzzed around the room.
Hearing the sound of the hovercraft landing outside, Grandpa Sen surveyed the empty room and felt a sense of relief wash over him. Lezai stood at the door barking fiercely, but soon its protests were drowned out by approaching footsteps. Grandpa Sen calmly stepped out from the doorway and called to Lezai, "Come back! Don't bark! They're guests!"
At three twenty in the afternoon,
"It's so hot..." The heat from the sun seemed to focus entirely on Lu Sha's face. She wasn't fully awake; the burning sensation forced her to become aware of various sensations—first came the lingering pressure from resting her head on the stone all night, then came reports of soreness in her neck followed by numbness in her legs, dryness in her mouth, and heat radiating from her cheeks...
Lu Sha jolted upright but struggled to maintain balance due to insufficient blood flow; gradually increasing numbness made it impossible for her lower body to support her. After taking a few steps, she had no choice but to collapse beside a white birch tree, mumbling towards a nearby startled caterpillar: "It's time for dinner... Grandpa is waiting for me to come back for dinner..."
"Grandpa must have already noticed I'm missing; I wonder if he's worried sick..." At that moment, Lu Sha's running looked just like that of a late student. However, when she reached not far from the cabin, she froze at what lay before her.
A hovercraft was parked there.
Lu Sha stopped, hesitating whether to turn back. She knew she had already been exposed; unless she ran back or into the mountains...
Just as Lu Sha turned around, her conscience began to pound in her head: That was your savior, the only "relative" you could still see. If he really is a police officer, he would also be guilty for harboring you! Do you think running away has any meaning? Continuing your endless life of exile, with no one to love or care for you, forever without a home? What difference is there between you and the dead?
Her tightly clenched fists eventually relaxed. Lu Sha raised her head and turned towards the wooden house.
"So, this is why we came to find her. Rest assured, we are not here to arrest her..."
"Okay, I understand. I just can't let go of this child; she..."
Suddenly, a thudding sound came from the wooden planks in front of the house. Lu Sha quickly pushed open the door and raised her hands, aiming the Chain Spear at the Armed Police inside, her face pale as she shouted, "Stay away from Grandpa! Otherwise, I can guarantee none of you will survive!"
The Armed Police immediately drew their guns at her. Lu Sha scanned them and suddenly noticed a woman closest to Grandpa Sen, frowning in surprise.
Jiao An calmly looked at her and stepped forward. "Everyone put down your guns; you scared her." Jiao An reached out and pressed down on one Armed Police officer's gun, signaling him to lower it. Both sides lowered their weapons but remained vigilant.
" Sister Jiao An, are you here to catch me?" Lu Sha looked at Jiao An with disappointment and anger, raising her arm again to aim the Chain Spear at Jiao An.
Jiao An waved her hands repeatedly and walked straight towards Lu Sha's gunpoint. "It's not what you think, Lu Sha. Lower your arm; let's talk this out, okay?"
"That's right, Lu Sha." Jiao An pulled on Lu Sha's sleeve and sat down, saying, "The police have decided to revoke your wanted status nationwide. From now on, you can live a normal life without wandering anymore; you can have a home of your own and live well."
"Ah?" Lu Sha exclaimed in surprise. "There won't be any police coming to catch me anymore?"
"I guarantee it by my position; this is absolutely credible." Jiao An called over the Armed Police behind her and handed Lu Sha a paper revocation request signed by General Jiang. "This has been applied for and approved by a national-level brigadier general; it cannot be faked."
Lu Sha held the thick cardboard document and examined it closely for a long time. The visible smile on her face gradually faded as she spoke her true feelings: "You know me, Sister Jiao An. After everything I've been through, I can't possibly believe in sudden happiness that falls upon me. Compared to being given light, I would rather drown in my own darkness. Because those who have given me light have all led me into deeper darkness."
Jiao An paused for a moment before gently sighing. "Lu Sha, this world is about to face an unprecedented crisis; have you sensed it?"
"How could that be?" Lu Sha shook her head. "I would rather the whole world explode so that I could be like everyone else."
"No need for the world to explode; trust me, Sasa, I will repay all those who have hurt or abandoned you with a life of your own." Jiao An's gaze was serious and firm. "Sister has never harmed you; you know that. In my capacity as the police officer you despise, I have given your life value and dignity. I hope my sincerity can show you that no one is your enemy anymore; in everyone's hearts, you are great. Remember how you dealt with Lin Weixing? You are strong and upright; the people need you. You can absolutely become a superhero. We The Celestial Warriors need you even more."
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