2024 Grand Scheme (1)

Bai Xiaoyun traced her daughter's hair gently. "It's time for me to go now," she said softly.

Linlin bit her lip, fighting back tears. "Mmm," she mumbled in response.

Bai Xiaoyun gazed at her daughter with overflowing tenderness. "Remember, Linlin," she said, her voice thick with emotion, "your mother will always be with you."

Her figure slowly faded from view, leaving Linlin alone.

"Mom!" Linlin cried out, her voice echoing in the empty space. Tears streamed down her face as she searched desperately for any sign of her mother. But Bai Xiaoyun was truly gone.

Linlin allowed herself to grieve for a while before finally calming down. Clutching the ring tightly, she whispered, "I love you, Mom."

With a shift, she transformed back into her miniature form and returned to the room. Curling up on Yun Lintian's chest, forcing herself to sleep.