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"Fate's encounter?"
"I and she?"
The laconic girl's abrupt comment, like a stone provoking a thousand ripples, left both Lin Xiaolu and the blonde girl astonished, followed by a mutual, inexplicable gaze.
Looking at the somewhat familiar blonde girl in front of her, Lin Xiaolu initially shook her head subconsciously, denying the ludicrous suggestion in her mind; just as she was about to say something, a wave of vigorous applause and cheers suddenly erupted from the nearby venue.
The noisy sounds interrupted the exchange between the girls and drew their attention, causing them to shift their gaze together towards the crossroad of the corridors and the wide-open doors of the grand venue.
Approaching the entrance, Lin Xiaolu peeked curiously into the venue, first scanning the crowd cloaked in darkness, then focusing on the stage under the spotlight. To her surprise, standing on stage was a figure that appeared somewhat familiar:
—It was Emerald Sparrow.
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