Solstice Secrets

The stones strung on the straw ropes reflect the transparent luster of water waves in the faint morning light, and the gloomy green color is like a rolling mist.Ling Dongzhi felt that the doubts lingering in his heart were like this dense fog, and he seemed to see something clearly, but he still didn't know anything when he looked closely.

Ling Dongzhi tucked it back into his collar, and shook his head at Zhuangzhou with some regret, "There is nothing similar to this material. My aunt and the others don't know this thing either. I suspect that this kind of stone is this kind of stone." It is produced in the mountains. Perhaps these people once discovered a mine, and although they were not favored by outsiders, they were very popular among themselves, so it became a symbol of their clan." He did not forget that the young man who was poaching saw this The terrified expression of a stone.Although he still didn't understand why he was so frightened, did he foresee what would happen later?

Looking at the wreckage of the house completely buried under the rocks in front of him, Ling Dongzhi felt empty in his heart.This may be the place where he was born, this cave, the cave next to it with only half of the stove exposed, or the cave further away, the cave with a broken wall exposed, where his biological parents were more than 20 years ago greeted him with joy.

However, the arrangement of fate always catches people off guard.He was born here but grew up in a city that was completely unfamiliar to them. He became something they couldn't recognize, and... he didn't even know if they still existed, even if he did appear in their place. In front of them, they couldn't call each other's names...

Ling Dongzhi suddenly wanted to know what name his biological parents gave him when he was just born?Stone?Two pillars?Or a puppy or something?

Ling Dongzhi lowered his head, and wiped away the wetness seeping from the corners of his eyes.

Zhuang Zhou put his arms around his shoulders from behind and patted him lightly.Standing here, even he can feel the sadness that weighs heavily on his heart, let alone the Winter Solstice in the game.

"Any other clues?" Zhuang Zhou asked him softly, "Other places, or other people? I'll go find them with you."

There was still a trace of sob in Ling Dongzhi's voice, "The skinny boy told me that there is an old man named Langya in Qingshi Town. He seems to have such a thing too."

Zhuang Zhou pressed his head heavily on his chest, turned his head and rubbed the top of his hair, "We'll go find him right away. Go back and check the map. I'll drive and bring our litter of cats with me." Go with the dogs."

Ling Dongzhi rubbed his face on his shoulder, straightened up and took out the camera to take pictures one by one.He wants to take these photos and continue to search for the secret of his life experience.

All the secrets hidden in the smoke and dust of the years.

Ling Dongzhi and Zhuang Zhou recuperated in the village for nearly a week. After eating half a sheep, two chickens and several catties of wild pork from my aunt's house, they took the cats, cats and dogs down the mountain and went straight to Qingshi Town.Before leaving, I donated a sum of money to the village through my aunt.Unlike Zhuangzhou's act of raising money to build a temple, which was similar to fulfilling a wish, Ling Dongzhi really felt that the location of the village was too remote.If people in the village can have a car to travel, even if everyone takes turns to use it, it will be much more convenient to get in and out.In particular, the children in the village all study in the school at the foot of the mountain. Although they usually live in the school, they still have to go back to the village on weekends and holidays. With a car, it will be more convenient and safer for the children to go back and forth.

The aunt's family was very reluctant to leave this child who smiled at everyone, and when they left, they recklessly stuffed a lot of mountain goods into his car, such as dried mushrooms, fungus, bacon, sausages and the like.He also said that the ones sold outside are not as good as the ones that the people in the mountains clean up by themselves.Ling Dongzhi felt that Ling Ma must be thinking about things here after being away from home for so many years, so she didn't refuse any more.

During these days of recuperating in the village, Ling Dongzhi went to many nearby places.The few memory cards I brought were almost filled with photo and video files.Interestingly, no matter which way he goes, he can meet many animals in the mountains.They always get very close, staring at him with pure and lovely eyes.Even when he returned to the village, Xiaolu followed him, and he followed him until the entrance of the village before reluctantly leaving.Zhuang Zhou naturally couldn't understand what they were saying, but every time he saw them blinking at Ling Dongzhi with their watery eyes, he felt that they must be pestering Ling Dongzhi and said: "Come back quickly, you must Come back soon."

Well, the truth is, when you marry a psychic wife, your life will be completely changed, from an urban life drama to a weird psychic movie.

From the rearview mirror, Zhuang Zhou looked at the cats and dogs in the back seat, and then at Ling Dongzhi in the co-pilot who was flipping through the map to study the route. He shook his head with a smile, "Which way are we going now?"

Ling Dongzhi gestured on the map without raising his head, "Go west after going down the mountain. Go west all the way, and we will reach Qingshi Town by this time tomorrow."

From the map, the straight-line distance between Qingshi Town and Shiliu Village is not far away, but if you want to detour along the road, the route will be lengthened.

This is a small town located at the junction of Sichuan and Gansu, squeezed in the middle by two ridges, presenting a long and narrow terrain.There is only one decent road in the town, and the local population is very small.From Ling Dongzhi's point of view, people who come here have some ulterior motives.For example, the group of poachers who have just been caught, they often come here to sell their stolen goods.Smuggling gangs, poachers, desperadoes and some not-so-well-defined businessmen have jointly built this nameless town.It presents a deformed appearance of prosperity.And the old man named Langya opened a small inn called "Zhangjiadian" in a corner of the town.

The inn is not big. It is a very old two-story building next to the street. The front door is not big. Once you enter, you will see a porter. After passing the porter, you will find a large yard. A dozen or so guest rooms just surround this large yard.There is a simple shed in the middle of the yard, and below it are two rows of open-air sinks for guests to wash.Because of the cold weather, the water pipes are covered with thick insulation.When they were staying at the store during the mid-winter solstice, the shop assistants reminded them that they had better connect clean water in the house the night before, otherwise the water pipes would freeze if it was too cold at night.The people in the store didn't say anything about the cats and dogs they brought. Many people who come and go here bring hounds, or prey they are going to sell, and they are used to seeing them.

The clerk took them to his room, and enthusiastically instructed them where to go for three meals, and which stores in the market had better prices for shopping.Ling Dongzhi listened perfunctorily while looking around.

In addition to the skinny guy who led the way, there was also an old man with a leg problem helping with chores in the store.Ling Dongzhi looked at him a few times, and felt that it didn't quite resemble the poacher's description of Langya.

Ling Dongzhi interrupted his introduction very simply, "I want to see Langya."

The boy froze with a smile on his face.

Zhuang Zhou couldn't help but sighed beside him.His winter solstice seems to never learn to do things in a roundabout way. It is always so straightforward, and he doesn't know how to turn a corner when he asks a question.

Ling Dongzhi heard the sigh, but he didn't pay attention to Zhuang Zhou's expression, he just stared into the buddy's eyes and said word by word: "You tell Langya that someone wants to see him. It's nothing else, just ask Something in the past." As he spoke, he unbuttoned the neckline and pulled out the green stone.

There was a slight look of surprise on the boy's face.

Ling Dongzhi felt that there was something in his heart, "We don't mean anything malicious. Just turn the conversation around."

The boy looked at him and nodded hesitantly, "The boss will probably be back at night."

"Okay, I'll wait for him." Ling Dongzhi stuffed two bills into his pocket, "I'm sorry to trouble you, little brother."

The little boy pursed his lips and smiled, then turned and left.

Zhuang Zhou rushed over and pinched his neck, his teeth itching with hatred, "Why are you so impatient?"

Ling Dongzhi was pinched by his neck, and immediately laughed itchyly, "I can't wait, school will start in a few days. We still have to save time on the road. Besides, how can a person like him be honest and honest?" Staying in the store? You don't say anything, who knows why you came here?"

Zhuang Zhou couldn't talk to him, and stared angrily.

Ling Dongzhi squeezed his wrist, "Let's go, go out and find a place to eat, and then look around. Maybe you can find some good things." For example, his handsome knife, although it has never been sold usefulness.Of course, he would never tell Zhuang Zhou this.

Zhuang Zhou pointed to the cats and dogs in the room, "What about them?"

"Take it," Ling Dongzhi replied as a matter of course, "Look at mine."

After tossing for a few more minutes, the family finally went out.Brown Tang let Zhuang Zhou lead him, and Xiao Hui was the most experienced and stable, so he let him sit on Brown Tang's back.Small sample is the most dishonest, Ling Dongzhi holds it by himself.The servant let Zhuangzhou hold him, and he looked down on the little guy in many things, and if the little guy was honest, he wouldn't toss about.

The family ostentatiously went out to eat a dinner with beef and mutton as the main course, and then wandered around the market.This small town can be regarded as a small commodity distribution center in this area. The most goods in the market are fur and leather products.Ling Dongzhi didn't look at these things, so he wandered around and picked out a few pieces of handicrafts such as root carvings, and then walked back home.

The clerk in the store was waiting at the door, and when he saw them coming back, he greeted them with a smile, "Our boss is back."

Ling Dongzhi's heart skipped a beat, "When can I see him?"

The man pointed to the upstairs, "I tell you to go up after you finish packing."

Ling Dongzhi raised his head subconsciously, and sure enough, the window on the second floor was lit.A tall figure stood by the window, looking down at the street outside.The people standing downstairs couldn't see his face clearly, but Ling Dongzhi could feel the silence and desolation emanating from this person.It was as if he had tasted all the joys and sorrows of life, but refused to say anything.