**A Movie Night to Forget**

The dim glow of the TV illuminated Hua Mei's face as she settled into her worn couch, the final credits of Avengers: Endgame rolling on the screen. She couldn't shake off the feeling of sadness that had settled in her stomach. Loki, the trickster god with a heart of gold, had fallen to Thanos's brutal hands. And Tony Stark, the genius billionaire philanthropist, had sacrificed himself to save the world. Hua Mei had always been fascinated by the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and now she felt like she was mourning the loss of old friends. As she sat there, lost in thought, Hua Mei wished that she could turn back time, change the course of events, and save Loki and Tony Stark from their fates. But it was just a movie, she reminded herself. The characters were just fictional, and their stories were set in stone. With a sigh, Hua Mei stood up, stretched, and headed to bed, letting the weight of her sadness drift away with her eyelids. As she lay in bed, Hua Mei's mind began to wander. She thought about Loki's cunning smile and Tony Stark's witty banter. She thought about the what-ifs, the maybes, and the could-haves. And then, her thoughts grew fuzzy, and she drifted off to sleep. When Hua Mei opened her eyes again, she found herself in a luxurious bedroom she didn't recognize. The walls were adorned with expensive artwork, and the bed was a plush paradise. Confused and disoriented, Hua Mei sat up, rubbing her eyes, wondering if she was still dreaming. But as she swung her legs over the side of the bed, her feet touched solid ground, and she knew she was wide awake. A quick glance around the room revealed a stunning view of the city skyline, and Hua Mei's eyes widened as she spotted a sleek, high-tech smartwatch on her nightstand. It was then that she noticed a piece of paper on the bedside table with a note scribbled on it: "Welcome to your new life, Hua Mei. You're now the owner of this mansion, and you have $900 million in your bank account. Enjoy your new reality." Hua Mei's mind reeled as she stumbled out of bed and staggered to the bathroom. The mirror reflected a person she recognized – herself – but with a few subtle differences. Her hair was styled differently, and her eyes seemed to sparkle with a newfound sense of purpose. With a growing sense of excitement and trepidation, Hua Mei made her way to the mansion's main living area, where she found a sleek, high-tech smart home system at her fingertips. As she explored her new surroundings, Hua Mei realized that she had been transported to the Marvel Cinematic Universe – and that she had the means to change the course of events. A thought occurred to her: what if she could use her knowledge of future events to prevent Loki's and Tony Stark's deaths? The prospect sent a shiver down her spine. Hua Mei felt a sense of determination rising within her. She was ready to take on this new reality, armed with her knowledge of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and a fortune that could change the game. As she stood there, Hua Mei's eyes locked onto a news feed on one of the screens. She saw a report about a charity event that Tony Stark was attending that night. A plan began to form in her mind. She would use her wealth and knowledge to meet Tony Stark, to warn him about the dangers that lay ahead, and to find a way to save Loki and prevent the tragic events that had unfolded in the original timeline. The possibilities swirled in her mind, and Hua Mei smiled to herself, a sense of purpose burning within her. She knew that she had a long and difficult road ahead of her, but she was ready to take the first step. With a newfound sense of determination, Hua Mei set out to change the course of history.