In a daze, she felt like a small boat drifting on an endless sea, uncertain of where the next wave would push her. Surrounded by boundless darkness, loneliness and fear engulfed her. In panic, she cried out towards the deep indigo, desperately seeking a harbor to anchor her life. Looking far ahead, she saw only sea water blending with the sky. In comparison, she felt so tiny.
Her desperate cries seemed blocked by an invisible wall. No matter how hard she tried, they were drowned out by the sound of waves. In despair, she had given up hope, letting the small boat drift aimlessly, waiting for the storm to consume her. Suddenly, a gentle call from the distance pulled her back from the abyss of despair. Who was calling her? Why? That voice felt so familiar.
Suddenly, a thick fog rose on the sea surface, making everything blurry. However, the voice calling her grew closer, and through the haze, a tall, heroic figure became vaguely visible.
“Who?” she asked softly, with a hint of hope.
“Xueman.” The gentle voice was like a valley wind parting the fog. He appeared before her, slowly extending his hand.
She stared at the man reaching for her, “Di… Xihuang?”
He smiled softly, “Let’s go together. I’ll always be by your side, never letting you feel lonely or afraid again.”
His voice seemed magical, making her stop resisting and slowly extend her hand to his, as if entrusting her entire life to him.
But suddenly, a fierce wind blew, pushing her away from him, leaving only their calls to each other.
In panic, she tried to grab him but felt pain on her wrist. As light filled her vision, she realized it was all a dream, leaving her with a touch of disappointment.
Yet, the loneliness and fear from the dream remained. Her breathing was rapid, her heart confused. When she touched her face, the pain from the dream returned, making her more alert. Struggling to sit up, she discovered she was completely bound, with a severe pain at the back of her neck almost preventing her from turning her head.
What was happening? Why were there always unexpected events these past two days?
She remembered punching Di Xihuang and planning to make coffee, but then something hit her, and she lost consciousness.
