Qin Xiao stood silently rooted to the spot like a statue, his eyes fixed unblinkingly on the mayor's retreating figure until it vanished into the distance. As the mayor moved further away, the dust stirred up beneath his feet danced in the air like a thin, shifting veil. Through this hazy blur, the mayor's silhouette appeared increasingly distinct and upright, radiating an unshakable resilience while simultaneously exuding an inexpressible air of solitude. That receding figure seemed endowed with some mysterious, unfathomable magic, causing Qin Xiao's gaze—previously wavering from inner turmoil—to slowly grow as steadfast and unyielding as a solid rock.
At this moment, the mayor was to Qin Xiao like a shining beacon in endless darkness. When everyone else felt bewildered and at a loss, he alone used his own radiance to illuminate the path ahead, bringing a glimmer of dawn and hope to Qin Xiao.
The people around him exchanged simultaneous glances. In the intersection of their gazes, a trace of hesitation and panic could no longer be found, replaced entirely by determination and grit. With gentle yet resolute nods, they seemed to catch that shared, unwavering conviction deep within each other's eyes.
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