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Jufeng remembered the coordinates of this planet from his last departure; in fact, it wasn't difficult at all. He returned to Sisi's hometown with ease.
It was the height of summer, hot and dry. As he walked down the familiar streets, he noticed that not much had changed. There were still groups of beggars along the way, but the man to whom he had once given a bill was no longer there.
Under Sisi's guidance, the three of them took sixteen bus stops to reach her residence. They were now on the outskirts of town, far from the hustle and bustle of the city. Surrounding them were makeshift shanties, where many dark-skinned, emaciated men, women, and children squatted outside, staring at the three newcomers with a mix of astonishment and anticipation.
Back at her home, Sisi's smile blossomed even more brightly. She continuously introduced Jufeng and Vera to the sights around them and shared stories from several years ago about how she and her father had relied on each other, living a life filled with happiness and contentment.
Turning a corner, the scenery before them showed no signs of change; if anything, it seemed even more dilapidated. Sisi excitedly pointed to a wooden shack not far ahead, declaring that it was her home.
The three hurried forward, eager to see her father. Sisi was particularly excited, almost bursting to rush to her father's side to share the news of meeting two kind-hearted people.
In an instant, they arrived outside the wooden shack. At Sisi's invitation, Jufeng and Vera were about to enter when Romain suddenly felt a chill of caution. His heightened senses allowed him to perceive something amiss inside.
He looked at Sisi; her face was still adorned with a bright smile, as innocent as a daisy in spring. But why did fate have to treat her so cruelly?
Stepping inside slowly, he gazed at the scene within. Sisi's smile abruptly froze as she saw her father lying on the wooden floorboards, his eyes wide open—he had left this world.
“Dad—!”
A heart-wrenching wail erupted from the humble wooden shack, startling two resting crows and echoing through the vast sky above.
Jufeng and Vera stood on a desolate hill, not far from Sisi, who was at the edge of a grave where her father lay buried. The father and daughter were separated by realms—one in the heavens and the other in the underworld. Sisi held a handful of earth in her delicate hands, a sight that made it unbearable for the two witnesses to look on.
From the state of Sisi's father's death, it seemed he had been gone for two or three days. In the box near the wooden bed in the room, there was a large sum of medical expenses that Sisi had earned for her father. It was clearly another tragedy of love; Sisi loved her father deeply, willing to descend into the mundane world for him. And how could her father not love her? He did not wish to burden his still-growing daughter any longer.
People like Jufeng and Vera had long been accustomed to the joys and sorrows of life—the sudden loss of loved ones brought immense pain to the soul. Who among those who climbed to such heights had not experienced similar grief? Yet when yet another such event lay bare before them, especially involving someone they had closely interacted with for days, both Jufeng and Vera felt moved.
"Why must it always end this way? I have lived for twenty years, yet I still do not understand. Sometimes I can numb myself by attributing it to fate, but at other times, I realize that is merely self-deception."
Vera had shed her dark exterior, revealing her fair skin and delicate features. In such an atmosphere, she appeared so lonely and fragile that one felt an urge to embrace her.
Jufeng stood with his hands clasped behind his back, unable to recall how long it had been since he had taken a moment to reflect like this. He listened to Vera's murmurs and understood that this European Blue Cat truly regarded Sisi as family. After enduring so much to reach this point, their hearts had become harder than rock; only a profound connection could shake Vera's spirit.
"But if it is not fate, then what is it? Among countless beings, each with their own forms, who is destined to be born a noble? Who is fated to suffer like Sisi? You lament for others here, yet you do not know that Sisi has never felt sorrow for her fate. In her heart, destiny is always fair. You should be happy for her."
Under Vera's scrutinizing gaze, Jufeng managed to finish these words but was met with an eye roll. Vera replied coolly, "Save your preaching. Instead of wasting time on that, you should think about what we will do when we return to Earth."
Leaving Jufeng looking somewhat dejected, Vera walked over to Sisi's side, crouched down, and helped the girl fill in the grave with earth. After a while, Sisi could no longer contain her emotions; tears burst forth as she freely wept upon Vera.
Vera gently patted Sisi's back and comforted her, saying, "Cry it out; everything will be alright once you do."
After leaving the desolate hill, the three returned home. Sisi became an orphan without a place to go. Originally, Jufeng intended to take both father and daughter to Magellanic Star for care; now it seemed he could only take one.
As they packed their belongings, they found themselves unable to sort through their feelings. Apart from a very simple shack and some unbearable remnants within it, all that remained precious for Sisi were memories.
Time had passed without much difference from what was expected; there was no overnight stay, and they had already departed. For Sisi, the first thirteen years of her life had not been particularly smooth, but they were certainly happy. Now, following Jufeng and Vera, her future days would surely be filled with joy.
Returning from an unknown planet to the Magellanic Star, Jufeng had been away from his family for over two months. Whether he missed them or not was unnecessary to express. The phrase "homeward bound" truly reflected his current feelings.
Jufeng had already gathered a general understanding of Liu Gulang and Jia'er’s situation at the Cosmic Police. Knowing there was nothing to worry about allowed him to accompany Sisi here with peace of mind. The Zongheng Express Company was still in its steady growth phase, especially after Lu Qijia and several other sisters made a splash in the entertainment industry on Magellanic Star. Zongheng Express quickly used them as spokespersons, elevating the company's visibility to unprecedented heights, with excellent development momentum.
The sisters were also becoming increasingly popular. Regardless of societal developments, the overall aesthetic standards would not deviate significantly. Since Sister Five could be a sensation on Earth, she would naturally not be overlooked on Magellanic Star. Additionally, Claudia's packaging of the four sisters and her gradually warming commercial strategies made this sisterly wave grow stronger.
Vera's business initiatives were also progressing well. With Jufeng's support, they quickly established a solid foundation and engaged in numerous commercial collaborations. Coupled with substantial financial backing, making profits became a smooth endeavor.
With such momentum, Jufeng finally returned to Magellanic Star, managing everything with remarkable ease.
(To be continued)
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