In the year 2043, a peculiar kingdom thrives, hidden from the world's judgment. It is the Strange Kingdom, a collection of four small islands off the coast of Thailand, ruled by the self-proclaimed King, Dr. Jin Ben. He is a creature of unsettling design himself: a human head, a scientist's brilliant mind, yet bound to the powerful, dark form of a chimpanzee. Driven by an insatiable curiosity and a chilling disregard for ethical boundaries, Dr. Jin Ben conducts audacious experiments, manipulating human genes to forge a new breed of "incomplete humans." Each creation is singular, a distinct marvel of his twisted genius.
Among his many works, two stand as his most profound achievements: Feng Qi and Yu Mei. Eleven years prior, Feng Qi, one of his earliest and most promising creations, vanished without a trace. Consumed by the fear that his illicit practices would be exposed, Dr. Jin Ben retreated, establishing his isolated dominion where he could continue his research undisturbed. It was within the confines of this Strange Kingdom that Yu Mei came into being, destined to be its princess. Though the kingdom itself bloomed with an unsettling freedom, a profound loneliness permeated every "flower" within its borders.
The narrative unfolds as Yu Mei, now eight years old, prepares for a momentous encounter. News ripples through the Strange Kingdom, carried by the enigmatic "Facebird," that Feng Qi, now eleven, is to meet her for the very first time. A whirlwind of emotions grips Yu Mei; excitement wars with a deep-seated panic. She is acutely aware of her own unusual appearance, a constant source of self-consciousness, and dreads how Feng Qi might perceive her.
As the moment of their meeting draws near, the air crackles with unspoken anticipation. Yu Mei stands on the precipice of a connection she has longed for, yet fears. But just as their paths are about to converge, a command descends upon her, sharp and disheartening, casting a pall over the fragile hope blossoming in her young heart.
This is the poignant beginning of Yu Mei and Feng Qi's story, a tale steeped in the bittersweet essence of their first encounter. It is a narrative woven with raw emotion, where the strange beauty of their existence clashes with the harsh realities of their origins, promising a journey marked by both profound connection and the sting of tears.
