Liu Er, a young man who clawed his way up from humble beginnings, returned to his hometown a success story, but burdened by hidden secrets. The old house, a comforting anchor, promised warmth and solace. Yet, the discovery of seven empty eggshells shattered the tranquility. Within them lay another version of himself in a parallel universe – a man unfaithful, treacherous, cold-blooded. His loneliness, it seemed, resonated neither in the bustling city nor in his familiar hometown. The weight of the past, heavier than the fear of an uncertain future, now loomed before him.