Lin Yi, an ordinary office worker busy in a bustling city, is surrounded daily by the pressures of work and the trivialities of life, like a spinning top lost in the concrete jungle.
One day, as usual, Lin Yi swayed with the crowd in the crowded subway. His eyes were vacant, but his mind was anxious about the upcoming work tasks. Suddenly, a blinding light appeared in the carriage without warning, causing everyone to instinctively close their eyes. Lin Yi felt a dizzying sensation, as if he were being pulled into a massive whirlpool.
When Lin Yi regained consciousness, he found himself in a completely unfamiliar place. Surrounding him was a dense forest that seemed endless, with ancient trees towering into the clouds. Sunlight filtered through the gaps in the leaves, creating golden beams of light. The air was filled with a fresh scent, carrying the fragrance of earth and greenery, something he had never experienced in the city.
Lin Yi stood up, brushed off the dust from his clothes, and was filled with confusion and fear. Where was this? How did he end up here? He tried to recall what had happened before, but his memory was blank after that blinding light.
He began to cautiously explore the forest, hoping to find some clues. His footsteps echoed clearly in the silent woods, each step felt like entering an unknown world. After walking for a while, he finally spotted a faint path. The path twisted and turned, seemingly leading to a mysterious place. Lin Yi hesitated for a moment but decided to follow the path.
After walking along the path for some time, Lin Yi arrived at a small village. The houses in the village were arranged in a scattered yet orderly manner, built from stone and wood, giving off an ancient and tranquil vibe. The villagers wore simple clothing, some working in the fields, while others chatted in front of their homes. When they saw Lin Yi, a stranger, they all showed expressions of surprise.
Lin Yi tried to communicate with the villagers, but he couldn't understand a word they said. He could only gesture to express his predicament, hoping for their help. Fortunately, a kind old man noticed his helplessness and took him back to his home.
Although the old man's house was humble, it was filled with warmth. The old man brought Lin Yi a bowl of water and some food, which Lin Yi gratefully accepted and devoured hungrily. In the old man's home, Lin Yi gradually learned about this world through observation and inference. It turned out that he had crossed over to a strange otherworld, a place with completely different rules and culture from his original world.
Lin Yi felt an overwhelming sense of confusion and bewilderment. He didn't know how to survive in this unfamiliar world, nor did he know if he could ever return to his original world. But he knew he had to be strong, to find a way to survive and a path back home.