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"Lu Yu, don't be afraid. If you can't walk, I'll stay here with you." Han Juanjuan mustered her courage and made up her mind.

The fat man was silent for a moment, then reached out and lifted Lu Yu into his arms. Alarmed and anxious, Lu Yu said, "Mister Wang, you're wasting time doing this. If we keep this up..."

The fat man nodded. From Lu Yu's perspective, the determination written all over the man's round face made him seem like someone she could rely on. She couldn't help falling silent.

"There's a cave over there. I'll take you to it," the fat man said in a low voice.

Lu Yu froze for a moment before finally coming to her senses. She caught a familiar scent from the fat man, like that of a long-lost older brother. She forgot everything she'd wanted to say.

Everyone followed the fat man. Han Juanjuan helped Lu Yu with her backpack, while Shang Zuo and Zi Gui gathered up the scattered belongings on the ground. Together, they headed for the cave the fat man had mentioned.

It was fairly secluded and sheltered from the wind, making it a decent place to hide.

The fat man and Han Juanjuan put up a tent inside the cave and laid out a sleeping bag. Carrying Lu Yu, the fat man carefully placed her inside the tent and reassured her, "Don't overthink it. Just stay here and wait for us." He patted Lu Yu on the head and gave her a kindly smile. "We'll make it, for sure."

The same words sounded far more convincing coming from the fat man. Lu Yu drew her neck in a little and looked at everyone, urging them softly, "Hurry and go."

Before leaving, the fat man rummaged in his pocket and