Chapter 61: He looks very familiar
The snowy road stretched out ahead of the carriage, winding its way through towering mountains and hills blanketed in pristine white. The sunlight gleamed off the snow, casting a mesmerizing glow that turned the landscape into something almost magical. Hua Jing couldn’t take her eyes off the scene outside the carriage window.
She had seen her fair share of scenic places in her original world—exotic beaches, sprawling green forests, and glittering cityscapes. Yet, none of those could compare to the untouched purity of this land. Here, there were no skyscrapers blocking the horizon, no cars disturbing the peace, and no pollution dimming the beauty. Everything was pure and untouched, as if the heavens themselves had preserved it just for her to see.
Zhao Yan sat across from her in the carriage, his gaze flickering toward Hua Jing now and then. Her excitement was evident in the way her eyes lit up, and despite himself, a small smile tugged at his lips. She marveled at the beauty outside like a child discovering a new world. Though he didn’t say a word, her energy seemed to rub off on him, bringing a rare sense of lightness to his heart.
The journey was long and tiresome, the rhythmic rocking of the carriage lulling them into a companionable silence. Gradually, Hua Jing’s eyelids grew heavy, and before she realized it, she had fallen asleep, her head resting against the window.
Zhao Yan glanced at her again, his expression softening as he saw her peaceful face. She looked so different from her usual fiery self, her features relaxed and serene. The corners of his mouth twitched upward, but he said nothing, leaning back against his seat as the carriage continued its journey.
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In her sleep, Hua Jing’s mind transported her somewhere else entirely.
She found herself walking, her surroundings unfamiliar yet eerily similar to the dream she had when she fainted not long ago. This time, however, it felt more vivid, more real. She blinked and looked around, her heart thudding as she realized where she was.
Her original world.