[Transmigration + modern AU of Dream of the Red Chamber + Daiyu and Baochai are both strong female leads, with no romance for either + Fengping pairing + a touch of mystery]
Lin Daiyu wanders in a dream to the Land of Illusion, where the fairy Jinghuan serves her a cup of “A Thousand Reds in One Cave” wine and a cup of “Ten Thousand Beauties in One Cup” tea.
Hearing the words “weeping” and “sorrow,” Lin Daiyu senses ill omen. She pretends to humor the fairy, then quietly spills the wine and tea when the fairy isn't looking...
In an instant, golden light fills the Land of Illusion. By refusing to accept weeping and sorrow, Lin Daiyu unlocks a new time-and-space scenario:
In the modern world, Lin Daiyu retains both her ancient and modern memories. Now twenty, she is a university student majoring in mathematics, and occasionally posts poetry and essays online under an anonymous name. To her surprise, her writing causes a sensation in literary circles and sparks speculation about her identity.
Her main quest in the modern world begins when her father, Lin Ruhai, a professor in the School of Literature, dies unexpectedly...
Meanwhile, Xue Baochai also enters the Land of Illusion while resting in the Bamboo Lodge. Though invited to drink the wine and tea, she senses that something is amiss...
Transmigrated to the modern world, Xue Baochai is pursuing a master's degree in business administration. Lately, she's been troubled by her brother Xue Pan showing off his wealth online: “Can't you be a little more low-key with that ‘national dream husband’ act?”
The sales prospects for Leng Xiang Pills also leave Ms. Xue Baochai, CEO of Fengnian Group, rubbing her forehead in exasperation.
Wang Xifeng, too, has transmigrated to the modern world and is still making her mark, but unfortunately, she's on the road to winning her wife back after losing her...