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"A friend sent to meet us," Lu Tineyuv said, guiding her off the plane.

Jiang Jingxi's eyes sparkled with realization. "Is this friend the owner of the island?"

"Yes."

Curious, Jiang Jingxi asked, "How did you two meet?"

"He was once a comrade of mine," Lu Tineyuv replied.

"A former comrade?"

"Yes, he retired too."

Jiang Jingxi nodded, understanding the connection