Crossing the famine to find the white moonlight

Life before time travel: Ordinariness and confusion without warning

Ye Wan once lived in modern society, her daily routine like a frozen photograph, unchanging and without a single ripple. She had never imagined her life would experience any unexpected changes, until that day—a sudden car accident that changed everything for her.

Before her time travel, Ye Wan was an ordinary urban office worker. Her life was filled with stress. Her 7 a.m. alarm was like a ticking time bomb. Every morning, she woke up in a race against time, cramming into the subway and running to catch the bus, leaving her with barely a second to herself. Lunch was a quick meal of takeout or a simple office snack, before she returned to her toils. In the evening, she would drag her exhausted body home, wash up quickly, and curl up on the sofa, flipping open her phone to watch her perpetually busy friends show off their "good" lives on WeChat Moments. She knew she was just one of the millions, with no special qualities or experiences worth boasting about.

However, it was this boring daily routine that made her realize deeply that the emptiness and confusion in her life oppressed her every day. Ye Wan knew she was not satisfied with her current situation. She had no clear goals for the future, like a lonely ship lost in the vast ocean, drifting with the current.

Her daily life seemed to be pulled by an invisible force: eat, work, sleep, eat again, work again, sleep again. Occasionally, in the dead of night, she would put down her phone, gaze out the window at the stars, and wonder what she was truly pursuing. She longed for a change, a change that would allow her to rethink the way and meaning of life, but all this seemed like a distant fantasy.

It was not until that rainy afternoon that Ye Wan's life reached a turning point.

That day, she was on her way home when she suddenly felt dizzy. She leaned against a roadside phone booth for a moment, trying to regain her composure, but she couldn't steady herself. Then, her vision went black, and she lost consciousness.

When she opened her eyes again, she found herself no longer on the familiar city streets, but lying in an unfamiliar land, surrounded by deep woods and distant mountains. The air was filled with the scent of earth, and sunlight filtered through the treetops, casting dappled spots of light. She rubbed her eyes, believing she was still unconscious, but when she opened them again, she was met with the same bizarre scene.

Ye Wan stood up foolishly, realizing she was dressed in ancient clothes, as if she had traveled through time a thousand years ago. The people around her, also dressed in simple, ancient clothing, cast strange glances at her. This world was completely unfamiliar, and she had no time to explain herself, because the sudden appearance of "bandits" and a "village crisis" had plunged her into an unprecedented predicament. She began to feel lost and confused. How had she ended up here? Had she truly traveled through time? It all felt like a dream, yet so real.

The mental journey after time travel: from confusion to awakening, slowly transforming

On the first day after her time travel, Ye Wan was stunned. She wandered around in the vast woods, unable to figure out where she was. She tugged at her sleeve, trying to make sure she wasn't dreaming—no, it was even more absurd than a dream. Modern conveniences vanished, leaving only this ancient world and a bunch of "villagers" who didn't know how to adapt.

The biggest challenge was that she arrived not as a hero, but as an unremarkable villager in a small village. She had no modern technology, no special powers, and only her limited common sense and a heart full of curiosity.

At that time, she was filled with anxiety and unease. This world's social structure, technological level, and even cultural landscape were completely different from the modern society she was familiar with. She doubted whether she could adapt to this unfamiliar environment. Worse still, she had believed herself to be chosen by fate to save the world—but in reality, she was just a pawn in fate's manipulation.

However, as time passed, Ye Wan's heart underwent subtle changes. She began to discover that the world was not as bad as she had imagined. Although there were many uncontrollable difficulties and predicaments, it was also full of many unique pleasures and possibilities.

First, there's the change in her relationships. In modern times, she's always been lonely, surrounded by colleagues and casual acquaintances. But in this unfamiliar world, her encounter with Xie Linchuan feels like fate. Xie Linchuan is a young leader in the village—handsome, intelligent, and full of responsibility. His presence brings Ye Wan a sense of security she's never felt before. Although initially confused about her role in this world, she gradually discovers that her role in this world is no longer a bystander, but rather a contributor. She contributes numerous ideas to the village's development, from modern agricultural techniques to the conception of a new workshop, and these innovations are gradually gaining recognition from the villagers.

At the same time, she began to learn to slow down and appreciate the world before her. Every morning, she took walks with Xie Linchuan, watching the sunrise, listening to the birdsong in the wind, and feeling the breath of nature. All of this gradually helped her break away from the fast pace of modern society and learn to savor every moment of life. She discovered that in this world, so different from the modern world, she not only found greater inner peace but also achieved the life goals she had always longed for: peace, tranquility, and fulfillment.

More importantly, she discovered a gradual change within herself. The confusion and anxiety she once felt gradually lessened over time. She no longer feared the future, but instead learned to make peace with life and find hope amidst adversity.

"Look, Wan'er, life is like this. We can never foresee the future, but every choice we make will change our lives." Xie Linchuan's words instantly made her understand what it meant to truly "live in the present." She began to truly understand how to live and how to cherish everything around her.

Getting out of trouble: gradually finding yourself and strengthening your faith

As time passed, Ye Wan not only found her place in the village, but also gradually developed a deep relationship with Xie Linchuan. The two of them experienced many ups and downs together, and witnessed the growth and prosperity of the village together. Every challenge and test made her heart more determined and mature.

She learned how to love, and how to be loved. From a lost urban white-collar worker to the builder and protector of this small village, Ye Wan's journey has been a beautiful transformation. Every step she takes is not only for herself, but also for this hopeful homeland and for those who share her struggles on this land.

In this world, she found her own purpose and meaning in life, as well as her own love and belonging. Here, she is no longer a lonely soul with no one to rely on, but a strong woman who contributes her strength to the village and its future.

In the end, Ye Wan understood that the meaning of life lies not in pursuing those unattainable dreams, but in every choice and every moment of perseverance. After the journey, her heart became more peaceful and determined, and she no longer felt confused about the future.

She finally found her true home - a home with love, responsibility and dreams, a place she can protect with the person she loves.

All of this is the most beautiful gift that time travel has brought her.