Afternoon sunlight filtered through the mottled leaves, falling across the campus path. A gentle breeze carried the scent of flowers. On this lively campus filled with youthful energy, Lin Qingwan walked briskly toward the laboratory. She was a high school chemistry teacher with neat short hair and eyes alight with a passion for science. Rational and composed, she always kept her cool when facing problems, analyzing and solving them with a scientific mindset.
As she entered the laboratory, the familiar smell of chemical reagents greeted her. Today, Lin Qingwan was conducting an experiment on a new type of catalyst, one she had spent a long time preparing for and hoped would yield a breakthrough. She carefully checked the equipment to ensure everything was in order. Once the experiment began, she methodically mixed the reagents in precise proportions, intently observing the reaction.
But disaster struck without warning. Just as the reaction reached a critical stage, the equipment suddenly made an unusual sound. A blinding flash followed, then a violent explosion. The tremendous force knocked Lin Qingwan to the ground. Her vision went black, and she lost consciousness.
After an unknown amount of time, Lin Qingwan slowly awoke, her head splitting with pain. She struggled to sit up and realized she was in an unfamiliar place. Around her stood wooden buildings in an old-fashioned style. The room contained simple tables, chairs, and a bed, and the air was faintly scented with medicinal herbs. She looked around in confusion, her heart filled with fear and bewilderment.
"Where am I?" Lin Qingwan murmured. She...
