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Mei Ling, at thirty-nine, spent her life buried in work, sacrificing love and joy. As death approached, her final thought was bitter: *"I can't believe I'm dying like this... a virgin."*
But death wasn't the end.
In a swirl of light, Mei Ling woke in a new world-one of silk robes, lanterns, and cherry blossoms. She was now a young woman in the Tang Dynasty, reborn with a second chance at life.
Determined to live fully, Mei Ling embraced each day. She wandered Chang'an's lively streets, tasting sweet pastries, dancing at festivals, and engaging with artists and poets. Every moment was an adventure.
At a lantern festival, she met Li Wei, a scholar whose laugh was contagious and whose wisdom sparked her heart. As they shared hours of poetry and conversation, Mei Ling realized she was falling in love. With him, she felt seen, heard, and alive in a way she never had before.
Their bond deepened, and Mei Ling understood that love wasn't just passion-it was about being present and embracing life's beauty in all its forms.
Yet, doubts lingered. Could she truly find a place in this new life, or was she chasing fleeting joy in a world with its own rules? But Mei Ling remembered the promise she made: *Live.*
And so, she did.
She chose joy over expectation, love over obligation. With Li Wei by her side, Mei Ling embraced every moment, no longer burdened by the past.
Under a full moon, Mei Ling smiled as laughter filled the air. No regrets. No fear. Just the future ahead.
"This time," she whispered, "I will live."
And with that, she stepped boldly into her new life.
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