Jade of Another World

Xiao Cui carefully carried a plate of meticulously made pastries to Lin Ning and Lin Wan, her eyes filled with reluctance and tenderness. "Young Miss, Second Miss, these are some pastries I recently learned to make. Please try them."

Lin Ning and Lin Wan exchanged a glance, then slowly reached out and each took a piece of pastry. Lin Ning took a small bite, and the familiar taste spread in her mouth—it was Xiao Cui's unique cooking, carrying the warmth of home. In an instant, her eyes reddened, and tears uncontrollably streamed down her face.

Seeing her sister's tears, Lin Wan felt a lump in her throat. She swallowed the pastry in her mouth and comforted her, "Sister, don't be sad."

Lin Ning choked up, her voice trembling, "Xiao Cui's cooking is still so good, I... I really can't bear to leave here, I can't bear to leave you all." Her mind was filled with memories of her experiences in this world, laughter, tears, hardship, and warmth.

Xiao Cui's eyes also filled with tears. She forced a smile and held them back, saying, "Miss, Second Miss, you must take good care of yourselves when you go back. I will live well here, so you don't need to worry about me."

Lin Ning wiped away her tears, looking at Xiao Cui, her heart filled with emotion. "Am I really going back? I'm still in a daze, not knowing if all of this is real or not." Her heart was filled with conflict; on one hand, she longed to return to her original world, to be with her family; on the other hand, she had deep feelings for this world. Unlike Lin Wan, who had only recently transmigrated, Lin Ning had been here for a long time. She had once thought she would never be able to go back. Now…

Lin Wan gently held Lin Ning's hand and said firmly, "Sister, whether it's true or false, we must face it bravely. This place holds our memories, but our home is still over there."

Lin Ning nodded, took a deep breath, and tried to calm herself down. She knew that parting was for a better beginning. Although she was reluctant to leave, she also looked forward to returning to her original world and starting a new life. This place had caused her too much pain. Although she had family and happy memories, now... every time she thought of that person, her heart would clench.

At this moment, Ouyang Qingchuan walked over, looked at the three of them, and said, "It's almost time. The eclipse has begun, and we should get ready." Lin Ning, Lin Wan, and Xiao Cui all stood up. Lin Ning looked at Xiao Cui again, her eyes full of affection: "Xiao Cui, take care of yourself."

Xiao Cui nodded vigorously: "Young Miss, Second Miss, please be careful on your journey."

Lin Ning and Lin Wan followed Ouyang Qingchuan towards the portal. Xiao Cui stood there, watching their departing figures, tears finally streaming down her face... Lin Ning and Lin Wan, with complex emotions in their hearts, were about to embark on their unknown journey home and embrace a new life.

They knew that the wheels of fate had begun to turn, and they were about to embark on a new journey...

As the portal to another dimension slowly opened, the soft yet hopeful light seemed to beckon Lin Ning and Lin Wan. Filled with anticipation, Lin Ning and Lin Wan walked step by step towards the light. Xiao Cui stood beside them, tears welling in her eyes, waving goodbye with all her might.

Just as I was about to leave, a familiar yet chilling voice came from not far away: "Are you really going to leave like this without saying goodbye?"

Lin Ning's body stiffened abruptly, a chill instantly spreading from her feet to her entire body, breaking out in a cold sweat. She slowly looked in the direction of the sound and saw Xuan Yuanche standing not far away, a smile she loathed on his face. What filled her with even more despair was that Xuan Yuanche was holding her grandmother, Aunt Liu, and Uncle Zhong hostage.