Li Xiaoxiao felt severe pain all over her body, as if every inch of her skin and every bone had experienced unprecedented pressure and tearing. She wanted to struggle to get up, but she didn't even have the strength to move a finger.

She tried hard to open her eyes to see what this sudden predicament was all about, but her eyes seemed to be tightly bound by a dazzling light, which made her burst into tears and her vision blurred, making it impossible for her to open her eyes.

In my ears, there is a chaos of mixed sounds. Sometimes there is a low roar, like the roar of an ancient beast, and sometimes there is a tiny murmur, as if it is a whisper coming from the wind.

These sounds came and went, making it difficult for her to tell whether they were dreams or reality, and she couldn't help but feel a little panic and anxiety in her heart.

Memories flashed through her mind like fragments. She remembered being at home, flipping through a yellowed ancient book that contained a legend about time travel. She had even jokingly said that if such a thing really existed, she would definitely experience it for herself. Unexpectedly, her words had come true. At this moment, she seemed to have truly crossed the boundaries of time and space and arrived in a completely unfamiliar world.

As her consciousness gradually cleared, Li Xiaoxiao began to try to take in everything around her. The air was filled with a freshness and strangeness she had never smelled before, a blend of the fragrance of plants and the richness of earth. It made her take a deep breath, wanting to engrave this freshness in her heart forever.

From time to time, there were a few soft calls in my ears: "Woo woo, sister, wake up quickly." While shouting, the voice was shaking Li Xiaoxiao's heavy body.

The pain she was already experiencing was exacerbated by the repeated shaking, as if her entire body was about to fall apart. Amidst the intense pain and blurred vision, Li Xiaoxiao finally caught a glimpse of reality. As the soft yet anxious cries grew clearer, she mustered her courage and, with all her strength, slowly opened her eyes. Everything before her was so drastically different from the modern world she was familiar with, she instantly realized she had truly traveled through time.

What came into view was a spartan mud-brick house, its walls mottled and stained by time, a pitch-black hue that almost obscured its original color. She lay on a worn wooden bed made of straw. Everything around her seemed primitive and plain, save for a rickety table and a wooden box that looked like it was filled with miscellaneous items, standing alone nearby.

Beside her, two young children, a boy and a girl, about five or six years old, looked worried. Their faces were stained with tears, and it was clear they had been by her side for a long time. The boy's eyes flashed with determination and anxiety, while the girl kept stroking Li Xiaoxiao's cheek with her tiny hands, muttering to herself, "Woo, sis, you're finally awake! I was so worried about you."

A warm feeling welled up in Li Xiaoxiao's heart, mixed with a bit of confusion and unease. She tried to sit up, but the pain forced her to lie down again. She could only force a smile and comfort the two children who had suddenly appeared in her life: "I'm fine, don't worry."

The two children were shocked when they saw Li Xiaoxiao speak. It seemed their sister never answered them before. Whenever they spoke to her, she would just laugh at them. But this time, her sister actually comforted them by saying she was fine. Could it be that her mental illness had healed?

The little boy asked, "Sister, are you well now? Can you understand what we are saying?"

Li Xiaoxiao looked at the two innocent children with mixed feelings in her heart. She realized that not only had she traveled through time and space, but she had also inexplicably become their sister.

She was about to answer the little boy's words, but suddenly, she felt a sharp pain in her head, and a memory that did not belong to her appeared in her mind, like a movie, playing before her. In less than a quarter of an hour, she had gone through the original owner's life in a trance.

It turns out that the original owner's name was also Li Xiaoxiao. However, because she had a high fever when she was a child and did not receive timely treatment, her brain was damaged. As a result, although she is thirteen years old now, her intelligence is still that of a three or four-year-old. To put it bluntly, she is a little stupid.

Her father, Li Shan, was originally an ordinary hunter in the village, making a living by hunting all year round. Last autumn, while hunting in the mountains, he accidentally fell off a cliff. He was found by the villagers and carried back home. He passed away within a month, leaving them and their children alone.

Li Xiaoxiao's family had previously lived comfortably in the Li family, relying on the money her father earned from hunting. Whenever Li Shan brought back prey from the mountains, he would take it to the Zuixianlou in town and sell it, then give all the money to Li Xiaoxiao's grandmother, Su. As a result, Su had turned a blind eye to Li Xiaoxiao, letting her spend as much as she wanted and not requiring her to help with household chores, as long as she stayed out of trouble.

In addition to Li Xiaoxiao's family, the Li family also has the first and second wives living together. Li Xiaoxiao's father is the youngest son of the Li family, ranking third. Li Xiaoxiao's grandmother, Su, gave birth to three sons and one daughter. Except for the daughter Li Qin who is married, the three sons of the family all live in the old house.

Li Xiaoxiao's uncle is named Li Jiang. His aunt, Li Fang, is from the neighboring Fangjia Village. Since marrying Li Jiang, she has given birth to two sons and a daughter, making her a significant contributor to the Li family. Their eldest son, Li Zhi, is sixteen years old. Their youngest son, Li Shen, is fourteen years old. He reportedly works as a waiter at a restaurant in town and only returns home a few times a year. Their youngest daughter, Li Baoer, is twelve years old. Li Jiang and Li Fang raise her like a daughter of a wealthy family, hoping she will marry into a wealthy family someday.

Li Xiaoxiao's second uncle is named Li Ren. His mother, Li Lin, is from Linjia Village. After marrying into the Li family, she only gave birth to a son named Li Dachun, who is fourteen years old this year. Li Lin has always wanted to have another son, but her belly was not good enough, and she often got the cold shoulder from Su for this.

Li Xiaoxiao's younger brother is Li Fang, and his younger sister is Li Linlin. They are six years old and are twins.

Li Xiaoxiao's nanny, Mrs. Su, was not easy to talk to. Back when Li Shan was around, things were fine; most of the family's income came from his hunting, so Mrs. Su was extremely tolerant of Li Xiaoxiao's family. But after Li Shan left, the third wife stopped giving Mrs. Su money, and Mrs. Su's ugly face was exposed. Not only did Mrs. Bai have endless work to do every day, but the two little ones were also forced to go out to forage for pigs every day.

That day, Li Fang and Li Linlin were no exception. Su had driven them out early in the morning to gather grass for the pigs. Bai had also gone to the fields with her uncles and their families to do farm work. The original owner, Li Xiaoxiao, hadn't joined them due to her mental retardation.

Li Xiaoxiao was squatting in the yard of the old house, counting ants, clutching an unfinished tortilla. "Eat, eat, eat! All you do is eat every day! Why don't you die of stuffing?" Su quickly walked over to Li Xiaoxiao, snatched the tortilla from her hand, and stuffed it into her own mouth.

Seeing her pancake being snatched away, Li Xiaoxiao refused to stand up. She threw away the stick in her hand, stood up and tried to grab the corn pancake. However, her bulky body was no match for Su. After all, Su did farm work all year round when she was young. Although she is old now, her strength is not comparable to Li Xiaoxiao's.

Li Xiaoxiao tried several times to grab the pancake but failed. Su pushed him and he fell to the ground without being able to stand steadily. The back of his head hit the stone next to him and he fainted.

Looking at Li Xiaoxiao lying on the ground, Su Shi was not in a hurry. "It's best if she dies. What an unlucky thing, bah." After saying that, Su Shi turned around and left.

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