Life in Other People's Sights
Awakening from a lifelong stupor, Lin Wanqing finds herself trapped in the body of a mute, mentally challenged girl in 1970s China. As her mind sharpens, she must navigate a world of hidden truths, manipulative villagers, and a tangled web of past secrets. Will she find her place and forge a new destiny, or be forever bound by the sight of others?
The chilly air of Jiudao Village bites at your skin, a stark contrast to the warmth of the cruise ship deck where you last closed your eyes. Roosters crow in the distance, their calls echoing in the quiet morning.
You open your eyes to a rough mud wall and a straw-filled mattress, realizing with a jolt that you are no longer yourself. You are now Lin Wanqing, nicknamed Dou'er, a mentally challenged girl trapped in a silent world.
Sounds from outside filter into your room - the familiar voice of Liu Dajuan, the village matchmaker, and the worried tones of your adoptive parents, discussing a potential marriage arrangement that fills you with a sense of dread. You must find a way to stop this and reclaim control of your life.
