Amidst the bustling, thronged docks, the clamor of voices, the clatter of cargo being hauled, and the blast of steamship whistles intertwined, sounding like a chaotic symphony uniquely belonging to the waterfront.
Right in the midst of this lively scene, two figures—one tall, one short—wove nimbly through the crowd. They were Xu Lin and Jerry.
Xu Lin stood tall and straight. Though his attire bore the dust of a long journey, it could not conceal his extraordinary bearing. His resolute face carried a touch of scholarly elegance, and his deep, profound eyes were like bottomless pools, seemingly holding endless stories that stirred a desire to unravel them.
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