A Shocking Dream

Qin Ruoyu listened intently, his heart filled with curiosity. "Then why did you come here?"

Lin Wunian sighed softly, a flicker of helplessness in her eyes. "I don't know. Perhaps it's fate. I've been through a lot since I came here, but I've never given up on finding a way back. I don't belong here, and I don't belong to anyone else." Lin Wunian's eyes were firm, her gaze fixed on the distance, as if pursuing a distant, unreachable world. She didn't know whether Qin Ruoyu believed her, nor did she care. These words were a declaration to herself.

Qin Ruoyu looked at Lin Wunian quietly, his eyes filled with mixed emotions. "What will happen to the Emperor's uncle if you leave? I know you made up that story because you were afraid I would tell him, but don't worry, as long as you let me see Kankan, I won't tell him."

Lin Wunian stood there, watching Qin Ruoyu, who seemed to think he had something on her, and a strong sense of dissatisfaction welled up in her heart. "Damn, I really want to give this Qin Ruoyu a big slap in the face," she complained furiously in her mind.

She recalled Qin Ruoyu's seemingly surprised yet remarkably stable expression when she told him she came from another world. She'd found it strange at the time, but now she understood that he hadn't believed her from the beginning. Lin Wunian held her forehead and shook her head helplessly. Looking at Qin Ruoyu's puzzled expression, she slowly said, "Do you know why your uncle didn't recognize me as Lin Bingshuang?"

Qin Ruoyu was slightly startled, then shook his head after a moment's thought. "I'm curious about this, too. After all, you two were in love before and were so familiar with each other. Why didn't the Emperor's uncle recognize you even after five years, even with a mask on?"

Because I'm Lin Wunian, not Lin Bingshuang. "Fool," she said, "I've made it very clear, but he didn't react at all. Lin Wunian was filled with regret. Why had she brought this up with him? She took a deep breath, trying to calm herself. She was silent for a moment before she slowly spoke, "Five years can change a lot. I'm no longer the Lin Bingshuang of yesteryear, and he might not be the same person he was back then either. We've all changed over the years, both in appearance and in our hearts."

Qin Ruoyu frowned, "But even so, that familiar feeling should still be there, right?"

Lin Wunian sighed softly, "Perhaps it's because he never thought I was still alive, or perhaps it's because he already had other concerns in his heart. In short, he didn't recognize me, which may be a kind of luck for me."

"Ms. Lin, you misunderstood. Yunshuang is dead, and the emperor's uncle approached Yunshuang because of the Snow Country scroll. The emperor's uncle has always been concerned about you." Qin Ruoyu was eager to explain, his words full of sincerity.

Lin Wunian was silent for a moment, a sneer playing on her lips. "Really? Then he really has good intentions." There was a hint of sarcasm in her tone.

Qin Ruoyu looked at Lin Wunian's cold expression, feeling even more anxious. "Miss Lin, you must believe me. The Emperor's uncle's feelings for you are genuine, and he has never forgotten you."

Lin Wunian's eyes widened in anger, his temper completely flaring. "I thank him for forgetting me as soon as possible, okay? Do you know how annoying you are right now, Qin Ruoyu? Didn't I make it very clear to you at Qiuluo Mountain? You, Daqi, destroyed my country, and I'm still here treating your people. I'm already very generous, okay? Aren't you annoying me with all this talk about love all the time? If you have nothing to do, why not find something else to do? Look at the people of Linzhou who are dying because of the plague, and the people who are displaced. Can you please put your thoughts on love into something more practical?"

Qin Ruoyu was startled by Lin Wunian's sudden anger. He opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but he didn't know how to respond. Lin Wunian's words were like a heavy hammer, hitting his heart hard.

Lin Wunian's chest heaved violently, her eyes filled with anger and helplessness. She simply couldn't understand why they were still dwelling on their romantic interests when the people were suffering and disasters were rampant.

"It was not my will to come to this world. I just want to do my best to help those in need, instead of staying here to listen to you talk about those boring love matters." Lin Wunian's voice trembled slightly, and her heart was filled with disappointment in this world.

Qin Ruoyu looked at Lin Wunian, feeling a surge of guilt in his heart. He knew that Lin Wunian was right, and they should really focus more on solving the suffering of the people.

"Miss Lin, you're right. I was wrong." Qin Ruoyu lowered his head and said softly. "We should focus on the real business instead of getting entangled in these love affairs."

Lin Wunian took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down. "I hope you can remember what I said today and stop talking about those insignificant things."

After saying that, Lin Wunian turned and left, leaving Qin Ruoyu standing there alone, lost in thought.

Lin Wunian was a bit irritated, complaining in his mind. "These people are crazy! You don't know how hard it is until you're around patients. I get paid a lot doing this on duty at the hospital, but here I get nothing, and you guys keep nagging me. It's so annoying."

The more she thought about it, the angrier she became. She kicked hard, sending a stone flying far away. The stone rolled away, as if venting her dissatisfaction.

Lin Wunian stared into the distance, her eyes filled with confusion and longing. "Ahhhh, when can I go home?" she cried helplessly in her heart. This completely unfamiliar world was like a huge cage, trapping her tightly and leaving her feeling extremely tired and lonely.

She thought back to her past life: the familiar hospital corridors and busy workdays, filled with pressure but also with a unique sense of fulfillment. But now, she found herself in a place rife with conflict and suffering, toiling away for people she had no connection to. She didn't understand why she was here, let alone how long she would stay.

Lin Wunian sighed helplessly. She knew she couldn't give up. That sigh was filled with endless exhaustion and sorrow. She knew she couldn't give up. The people here were in dire straits, and they needed her help. She couldn't just stand by and watch them suffer and remain indifferent.

Lin Wunian took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down. She told herself that she must persevere, and maybe one day, she would be able to find her way home.