Jade of Another World

Escorted by Xuan Yuanche, Lin Ning returned to the Lin family home with Lin Wan. The moment she stepped through the door, a familiar scent enveloped her, yet Lin Ning vaguely sensed something amiss.

Lin Wan followed behind Lin Ning, her eyes revealing a hint of unfamiliarity and restraint. Lin Ning subconsciously noticed Lin Wan's gaze wandering around the courtyard, as if she were not familiar with the place.

The two walked along the familiar corridor toward the inner courtyard. Lin Ning casually said, "Wanwan, you haven't been back for a long time. Your room is still the same. I had someone clean it up for you." Lin Wan only nodded slightly, her expression somewhat unnatural.

Upon reaching the inner courtyard, Lin Wan stood at the fork in the road, her eyes filled with confusion. Lin Ning looked at her with a puzzled expression: "Wanwan, what's wrong?" Lin Wan smiled awkwardly: "Sister, I... I'm a little confused." Lin Ning's doubts deepened. Lin Wan had lived in the Lin family for many years, how could she not even find her own room? If it weren't for the servants' guidance, she probably wouldn't know where to go.

Afterwards, they went to pay their respects to Aunt Liu. Aunt Liu's eyes were filled with joy upon seeing them, but Lin Wan's reaction was somewhat cold. In the past, Lin Wan would always rush to Aunt Liu affectionately, but this time she only addressed her with a curt "Aunt." Aunt Liu seemed to sense Lin Wan's change, a hint of disappointment flashing in her eyes. Lin Ning felt increasingly uneasy, and taking advantage of Lin Wan's trip to the garden, she couldn't help but say to Aunt Liu, "Aunt, I feel like Wanwan has become a different person. What do you think?"

Aunt Liu said worriedly, "I also find it strange. I wonder what this child has been through outside. He must have suffered a lot. Now that he's back, he seems so cold and indifferent."

Lin Ning decided to find an opportunity to have a serious talk with Lin Wan and figure out what was wrong with her. She had a feeling that something was hidden behind Lin Wan's strange changes...

Lin Ning had carefully arranged the room, with Lin Wan's favorite snacks and fragrant tea laid out on the table, awaiting her sister's arrival. A short while later, Lin Wan gently knocked on the door and entered the room.

Lin Ning smiled and gestured for her to sit down. Looking into Lin Wan's eyes, she said softly, "Wanwan, I know you've suffered a lot these past few days, and you seem to have something on your mind since you came back. There's nothing we sisters can't talk about. Did something happen to you outside?"

Lin Wan paused slightly, a hint of hesitation flashing in her eyes. She lowered her head, remained silent for a moment, and slowly said, "Sister, there are some things I don't know how to say... Actually, I, I, I'm not the Lin Wan I used to be."

Lin Ning was startled and looked at her with a puzzled expression: "Wanwan, what do you mean by that?"

Lin Wan took a deep breath and mustered her courage to say, "Sister, I'm from another world. The real Lin Wan fell ill on her way out of Dayu and died by the roadside. As for me, I was originally called Xiao Qiu, but for some reason, I transmigrated into Lin Wan's body here. When I woke up, I found myself in a completely unfamiliar world and had become someone else."

Lin Ning's eyes widened, her face filled with disbelief. Time travel was inherently strange and unusual; anyone else would have suspected Lin Wan had suffered some kind of trauma. However, she now knew clearly that Lin Wan had no mental issues, because she, like herself, had transmigrated. But she couldn't alert her, so she said, "Wanwan, no, Xiao Qiu, are you telling the truth? This… this is unbelievable."

Xiao Qiu nodded earnestly: "Sister, I know this is hard to believe, but it's all true. When I first woke up, everything here was unfamiliar to me, so I didn't return to Dayu according to the original owner's memories. Instead, I went to Nanzhao. I thought that no one there would recognize me, and I could survive without many memories and then find a way back. Who knew I would meet you in Nanzhao. I didn't want to come back with you, but I was all alone there with no one to take care of me, so I had no chance to find a way back. So I came back with you. But I'm still quite unfamiliar with Dayu because I don't have all of Lin Wan's memories. I only remember a small part. It's probably because Lin Wan was delirious when she was dying, and her mind wasn't very sharp."

Lin Ning gradually calmed down, looking at her "sister" who was both familiar and unfamiliar, her heart filled with mixed feelings. She never expected that the same thing would happen again. "Xiao Qiu, since you have transmigrated into Wan Wan's body, from now on, you are my sister. It's just that all of this is too sudden, and I think you need some time to accept it. It's okay, things will get better slowly."

Xiao Qiu looked at Lin Ning gratefully: "Sister, thank you. Thank you for believing in me. When I told others, they all laughed at me. Now that you believe in me, I will definitely try my best to play the role of Lin Wan. I hope to truly integrate into this family."

Lin Ning gently grasped Xiao Qiu's hand: "Don't think too much. We'll face it together from now on. But this time travel thing is too bizarre; you absolutely mustn't tell anyone, lest it cause trouble." Xiao Qiu nodded firmly. The two looked at each other, both understanding...

Xiao Qiu looked at Lin Ning with a sly look in her eyes and slowly said, "The reason I still dare to tell you about my time travel is because I discovered long ago that you also came from another time."

Lin Ning was so surprised she could hardly speak, and asked incredulously, "You... how did you find out? I've never mentioned this to anyone."

Xiao Qiu smiled and said, "When I went to your room to treat you in Nanzhao, I saw the painting you made. I was stunned. How could someone from this era draw Ultraman? You even wrote the difference of squares formula."

Lin Ning was taken aback at first, then suddenly realized what was going on and burst into laughter. As she laughed, she said, "Oh dear, I had completely forgotten about that. I just scribbled a few lines on a whim, and I never expected you to spot the flaw."

Xiao Qiu laughed along with them, and their laughter echoed in the room, instantly dispelling the slightly tense atmosphere caused by the secret of crossing over.

After laughing for a while, Lin Ning finally stopped, thinking to herself that now she could only be honest with him. She said with emotion, "I never expected to meet someone who has also traveled from another time in this ancient world. It feels like finding a relative in a strange world."

Xiao Qiu nodded vigorously, her eyes shining with excitement: "Yes, sister. When I first transmigrated here, I was filled with confusion and fear, not knowing what to do. When I found out that you were also a transmigrator, I immediately felt much more at ease."

Lin Ning looked at Xiao Qiu with eyes full of affection: "In that case, we sisters must support each other from now on. It's so rare to have someone here with whom you can confide in someone."

Xiao Qiu gave a firm "Mmm": "Don't worry, sister, we'll face the trials and tribulations of ancient times together. By the way, sister, how did you travel through time?"

Lin Ning's gaze drifted into a distant memory as she recalled the past: "I don't remember very clearly either. I only remember a sudden dizziness, and when I woke up, I was here. And you, Xiao Qiu..."

Bathed in the alluring moonlight, the two sisters began sharing their time-travel experiences, their conversation punctuated by bursts of laughter. Their hearts drew ever closer through this exchange…