Sleeping Dream Island (1)
one
Dad, Jason left so suddenly. An hour ago, he was seen fishing for peace fish on the rocks in the east of the island. An hour later, he was picked up by death, and the peaceful fish he caught was still spinning leisurely in the fish barrel.
All 242 residents of Sleepless Island attended the funeral. In Neversleep Island, the death of a resident means many things. In addition to the tears and sadness of relatives and friends, it also means that the residents of the whole island will suffer for several days until they find new residents for Sleeping Island, so that the total number of residents in Sleeping Island will be restored to 243.
The funeral was held in the early morning as usual. Father Sen was put on a small wooden boat. Wooden boats have been ready for a long time, just like many old people who have entered their twilight years on land will prepare a sip of wine for themselves. In Sleepless Island, such a wooden boat is like a pavilion.
Torreson was lying on the boat with his favorite fishing rod beside him. Torreson once said that everyone is born with a hook of death in his mouth, and he may be pulled up by death at any time in the years when he has life. Therefore, those who are always obsessed with big and small troubles are stupid and sad. They always realize their stupidity when they are taken away by death. But those who are really smart always have a way to face their troubles and enjoy them as happiness. When they are picked up by death, they always smile because they have fully enjoyed the happiness of life. The eighth floor
Father Sen is surrounded by a circle of licorice cotton cloth soaked in fish oil, which looks serene and calm. That is the fish oil of a deep-sea fish called Du Fu. This fish oil has a low ignition point. When the boat drifting with the current floats to noon, the burning sun on the sea will ignite those licorice and cotton cloth, and Dad Sen will be taken to heaven by Vulcan, and the ashes of the boat will sink into the sea.
The ship was pushed to the depths of the sea by the tears of the residents. When the ship finally disappeared from people's sight, Uncle Yun led everyone to sleep. Sleeping Mooncherry is the only fresh water source of Sleeping Dream Island. Uncle Yun took a handful of spring water with his hand, took a sip and knelt down. All the people who followed him knelt down. After that, everyone took a sip of spring water, and the water in the sleeping Neverland really became as salty and bitter as tears. Sleeping in Mooncherry is not only the fountain of life on the island of dreams, but also the fountain of spirit. Whenever there are more or less than 243 residents in the village, Mooncherry's sweet sleep will become bitter. What is even more amazing is that even the spring water stored by everyone will turn sweet into bitter. No one knows what the hell is going on. It seems that the creator has never given Neverland a result, and Neverland people never seem to want to find a reason.
After the funeral, Uncle Yun took Xiao Mu to the seaside. Xiaomu is the grandson of Father Sen. /kloc-Xiao Mu, 0/7 years old, realized that the task of the 243rd resident of finding neverland would definitely fall on his head. There is an unwritten rule on the island that if someone dies and the deceased has an adult relative, then the relative will find a warm-hearted resident for the sleeping Dream Island.
The fog by the sea has gradually dispersed. Uncle Yun said to him, "Pack your things and go back to the mainland tomorrow. I will prepare a boat for you, as well as food and fresh water. " Xiao Mu hesitated: "Well, do you have any requirements for that person, the person you are looking for?" This also made Xiao Mu feel at a loss. Before Dad died, Neverland had no new residents for more than five years. When Xiao Mu was two years old, his grandfather received Neverland from the mainland, and he never left Neverland for the next 15 years.
Uncle Yun shook his head: "There are no specific requirements. You just have to explain Neverland to him! "
Xiao Mu is still a little embarrassed: "But ........................."
Uncle Yun patted him on the shoulder: "You don't have to worry or think too much. Everything will happen naturally. You just have to follow your heart. "
Xiao Mu nodded.
Uncle Yun said, "However, you should remember that time cannot be delayed too long, which will bring disaster to Neverland."
That night, Tianhai came to see Xiao Mu off. Eighteen-year-old Tianhai said, "If possible, I want to visit the mainland."
Xiao Mu said, "I am willing to give you this opportunity! Otherwise, I'll talk to Uncle Yun. "
Tianhai sighed and shook his head. Xiao Mu asked him, "Why? Are you afraid Uncle Yun won't agree? "
Tianhai said, "Even if you are willing to let Uncle Yun agree, I'm afraid it won't work. In Neverland, nothing is decided by people. "
Xiao Mu was puzzled: "But why? I heard that on the mainland, people always do whatever they want. Live according to your own wishes. There are people in the world. "
Tianhai said, "But this is a sleepless island! Besides, if life on the mainland really allows people to do whatever they want, why do people still like living in Neverland? And people in the island of dreams don't want to go to the mainland? Anyway, from small to large, I have never seen anyone take the initiative to leave Neverland. "
Xiao Mu was puzzled: "But don't you want to go to the mainland?"
Tianhai said, "I just want to have a look. I never thought about leaving Neverland. "
Xiao Mu was a little worried: "I wonder what people on the mainland are like? Will it be really terrible? "
Tianhai smiled: "Then you don't have to worry. People who have been out of the island say that the mainland they have been to is different, and so are the people on those continents. This time, it depends on where the current wants to send you. "
Just then, small sleeve came. Tianhai winked at Xiao Mu: "I'm leaving. Otherwise, small sleeve should think that I am in the way. "
That night, Xiao Mu and small sleeve sat in front of the hut for a long time. Small sleeve is a beautiful and quiet girl. Even at such a moment, such a night, sitting beside Xiao Mu, he still hopes that he can be as beautiful and quiet as the moonlight on the island of sleepless nights. Xiao Mu gently held her hand. Although so far, the most intimate action between them is just holding hands like this, Xiao Mu knows that he will go to small sleeve to be his wife, if he lives in Neverland all his life.
Xiao Mu tried to ask small sleeve; "small sleeve, do you want to go to the mainland with me?"
Small sleeve shook his head.
Xiao Mu was inexplicably disappointed: "Why? I heard that there are many interesting things in the mainland. "
Small sleeve said, "I'm afraid."
Xiaomu smiled: "What's so terrible? Compared with Neverland, the mainland is just more crowded and lively. "
Small sleeve said: "People on the mainland are different from us."
Xiao Mu said, "What's the difference? They are all one head, two eyes, one nose and two ears. "
Small sleeve said, "There is a difference in heart."
Xiao Mu said, "Really?"
Small sleeve looked at Xiao Mu and suddenly asked seriously, "Xiao Mu, will you bring a girl back from the mainland to marry her?"
Xiao Mu smiled again and shook his head: "No."
Small sleeve asked again, "Then, will you stay in the mainland and marry a mainland girl?"
Xiao Mu stopped laughing. He thought it over carefully and said, "I don't know."
two
After three days and four nights at sea, Nana Ogawa of Xiao Mu landed safely on a continent.
This is a very busy and noisy world. Xiao Mu lived in Neverland since he was a child. As soon as he landed, he was stunned by all the strange things there. He walked aimlessly in the crowded street, his eyes could not see the end of the street, and his heart could not see his own end. Xiao Mu felt that he had just landed, like a quiet fish, with his mouth open in despair and helplessness.
On that bustling continent, Xiao Mu had an accident before he could even say a word to others-he was hit by a motorcycle that roared by. Xiao Mu was taken to the hospital. Fortunately, Xiao Mu's injury was not serious, and he was discharged after staying in the hospital for one night. I didn't expect to have trouble when I went through the discharge formalities. There is a simple reason. Neither of the two kinds of paper money brought by Xiao Mu can circulate here. Uncle Yun gave him the money before he left. Sleeping Neverland is a place where you don't need to spend money. Xiao Mu guessed that it must have been brought back from the mainland when someone left the island before. Xiao Mu remembered that before he left, Uncle Yun gave him some shells, which were the specialty of Neverland, and told him that he could take them out as money when needed.
When Xiao Mu took out two shell casings, the cashier sitting at the hospital window smiled: "Young man, do you think this is prehistoric times? When Baker makes money, it will pass. "
Of course Xiao Mu knows, but that's all Xiao Mu has. Xiao Mu has read some books about Neverland and knows something about the mainland, but it is difficult for him to establish concepts such as money in an environment like Neverland.
Xiao Mu was at a loss with two shells in his hands. Uncle Yun once told him that the baker on Sleepless Island is very valuable now. But he was afraid to tell the cashier with his eyes and unquestionable expression. At this time, a young couple also came to go through the discharge formalities. The young wife noticed the expression on Xiao Mu's face and gently asked the cashier, "What's the matter?"
The cashier shrugged.
The young wife turned to look at Xiao Mu. Xiao Mu said, "I pay, pay and leave the hospital."
The young wife sighed "Oh" and said, "Then hand it in first!" Then he said to the young husband, "honey, let's wait for a while."
Sweat flowed from the small wooden stool face. The young husband is a little strange: "Are you sick?"
The cashier is impatient: "Do you have any money at all?"
Xiao Mu said guiltily, "I have!" He opened his palm again. The young wife exclaimed in surprise, "God, this shell is so beautiful!" " "
Later, it was the young couple who paid a small medical fee for Xiao Mu. Xiao Mu gave them two shells. Originally things ended here, Xiao Mu packed his little luggage, walked out of the hospital and stood outside the hospital gate, wondering what to do next. At this time, the young couple just walked out of the hospital.
three
That night, Xiao Mu lived in the young couple's small apartment. In that small apartment full of strong coffee flavor, Xiao Mu learned that the young couple turned out to be a pair of heart patients.
The wife said, "My husband was ill more than two years ago. The doctor said that this kind of congenital heart disease can only be treated at a very young age. So far, there is no other radical cure except heart transplantation. "
The husband said, "Because of her illness, I was very sad and scared at first, and then I was not afraid."
Xiao Mu is a little strange: "Why? Are there any new treatments? "
The wife smiled and said, "No, it's because he is also sick and diagnosed with congenital heart disease."
Xiao Mu still didn't understand: "Then he is not more afraid?"
The husband smiled and said, "No .. I'm afraid because I'm afraid of losing her and that she will leave me alone in this crowded and lonely world." Therefore, when I know that I, like her, may leave this world at any time, I am no longer afraid. Because I know that if one day, she really leaves me suddenly, my fragile heart is simply unbearable. In other words, I will go with her at once. Then we can be together again. As long as we can be together, there is nothing to be afraid of. "
Xiao Mu asked again, "Since you can have a heart transplant, you still have a chance to cure the disease."
Two people shook their heads gently at the same time. The husband said, "I don't want a heart transplant."
The wife said, "Me too."
Xiao Mu asked, "Why?"
The wife said, "Because we believe that heart transplantation will make us different people. And my heart only loves him, and his heart only loves me. For us, if another heart beats in our chest, it is not only the beginning of life, but the end of everything. "
Xiao Mu still seems to understand. In his view, death is a distant thing, as long as he is at the same distance from his grandfather now. Legend has it that love between men and women can be as eternal as death, even beyond death. But for Xiao Mu, who is 17 years old, love is as far away as death. There are many lovers on the island of dreams, but there seems to be only affection and no love on the island of dreams. Xiao Mu felt that if one day he married small sleeve, it would probably be a kind of affection between them, not love, at least not the love between the young couple that Xiao Mu could not understand.
Facing Xiao Mu's puzzled eyes, the young couple smiled. They shook hands gently in front of Xiao Mu and said to him, "Do you feel a little incomprehensible? In fact, we don't need other people's understanding. As long as we understand each other's thoughts. We are lucky because we can do this. "
The wife went to bring Xiao Mu a cup of fragrant coffee, but they didn't drink it. Xiao Mu is a little strange. The husband told him, "The doctor won't let us drink coffee because it will increase the burden on our heart." . But we both used to like coffee so much that the aroma of coffee filled the room. "
Xiao Mu said, "Thank you."
The wife smiled and said, "No, we should thank you. Watching you drink coffee makes us happier than just smelling the aroma of coffee. "
In the next two days, Xiao Mu went outside to find a new resident for Neversleep Island during the day; In the evening, Xiao Mu drank strong coffee and told the young couple about their life on a sleepless island. The young couple were just curious at first, but soon they were fascinated by everything Xiao Mu said. In fact, if they didn't keep asking questions, Xiao Mu wouldn't know what he would say. In his view, the life in the sleeping dream island is too simple. An islander has lived his whole life and may end in less than an hour. In these two days, Xiao Mu's search was not smooth. People here seem to be very busy, and everyone is in a hurry. Unlike on the island that never sleeps, you can talk about any topic with anyone at almost any time and anywhere. Xiao Mu tried to stop some people and tell them his intentions, but among the hundreds who were stopped, most people thought that Xiao Mu was trying to sell them some kind of tourism products, while others thought that Xiaomu had mental problems. One day, Xiao Mu found a beggar in the underground passage. Xiao Mu went over and told the beggar about Neverland. At first, the beggar looked dull, but later he showed great interest. Just when Xiao Mu thought he finally saw hope, the beggar suddenly said, "Is there any wine on the island you mentioned?"? Is it free? "
Two days later, Xiao Mu was exhausted, but he got nothing, even no real hope. Xiao Mu thought, maybe what small sleeve said is right. People on the mainland look no different from the residents of Sleepless Island, but in fact they live in two completely different worlds! Xiaoyu has a kind of sadness in his heart: the sleeping dream island seems to be unable to attract even a beggar. Do the residents of Neversleep Island really live a life that has been eliminated or forgotten by time? But in any case, he must complete his mission as soon as possible and find a suitable new resident for Neverland, otherwise life on Neverland will become more and more difficult and even unimaginable. four
On the third day early in the morning, Xiao Mu came to the street. But as the morning passed, he still found nothing. He sat on the steps of the street and looked at the crowds coming and going, but his heart was empty.
A girl was sitting next to him, and Xiaomu gave her a subconscious look. She is very young. She should look about Xiao Mu's age. Her eyes are as clear as the sea around Neverland. The girl is carrying a backpack and holding a stack of paper in her hand. These two days in the street, let Xiao Mu know something about the mainland. He knew that newspapers were advertisements, and the girl was hired to distribute these advertisements.
Xiao Mu turned his eyes to the street. Unexpectedly, the girl took the initiative to talk to him: "Hey, what do you do?"
Xiao Mu was at a loss and puzzled, and didn't know how to answer this question: "I, I am ..."
The girl smiled: "Sorry, I asked a question." I mean, what are you doing here? "
Xiao Mu still felt uncomfortable and replied, "I am ..."
The girl was a little surprised: "won't you say?"
Xiao Mu said quickly, "No, I'm looking for someone."
The girl looked at him: "Looking for a girl? He's your lover? Leave without saying goodbye? "
Xiao Mu blushed: "No, no!"
The girl is curious: "Who is that?"
Xiao Mu explained his intention very briefly. This is the "skill" that Xiao Mu has been forced to master these two days, because people here have no time or interest to listen to a stranger.
The girl nodded: "I see. You're here to recruit people for your island. Just like, just like the company or the army recruiting people. "
Xiao Mu felt embarrassed by his statement, but he couldn't say what was embarrassing, so he nodded reluctantly.
The girl looked at him: "However, like you, I am afraid it is difficult to succeed!" " "
Xiao Mu looked at her eagerly: "That. What do you say? " The child said, "Well, let's meet now. My name is An Chu, and you? "
Said, "My name is Lin."
The girl said, "Lin invited me to lunch. In return, I can help you find a way to ensure that you can recruit the people you want soon. How about it? "
At noon that day, Xiao Mu and Anchu had lunch together, but finally Anchu paid the bill. Xiao Mu only has the lunch money that the young couple gave him, which is obviously not enough to invite him to dinner.
When walking out of the restaurant, the anchovies asked Xiao Mu, "Is everything you said about Neverland true?"
Xiao Mu nodded: "It's true, I promise!"
An Chu looked at him: "I still can't believe it." But, I believe you. "
Xiao Mu didn't understand: "Why?"
An Chu said, "Well, I don't know. I've heard people say before that there are always people in this world you can trust unconditionally. However, most people will never meet this person in their lifetime. "
Xiao Mu has some doubts: "Is there only one such person?"
An Chu smiled: "Of course! If there are many people who can make you believe unconditionally, it can only explain one problem. "
Xiao Mu asked, "What?"
Anchu said, "You idiot!"
Xiao Mu some unhappy in my heart. No one likes to be called a fool, even though Xiao Mu is a simple and generous Neverland man. Moreover, An Chu's statement is equivalent to saying that people in Neverland are fools, because few people in Neverland don't trust others. Why not believe it? Neverland people can't even find a reason not to trust others.
In the afternoon, An Chu led Xiao Mu to make an eye-catching propaganda banner, which read: Sleeping Dream Island-Paradise in Dreams! There is also a publicity board with attractive words: Neverland, Xanadu, Wonderland on Earth. I can't do it without you, it's better with you! The magical Sleeping Dream Island has reserved a unique and distinguished seat for you!
Xiao Mu hesitated: "Is this ok?"
Anchu said, "Why not?"
Xiao Mu said, "Will others believe it?"
Anchu said, "Why don't you believe it? Since I believe all your fairy tales about Neverland, why don't others? Besides, you don't need anyone to believe you. Isn't one enough? "
Xiao Mu argued: "Neverland is not a fairy tale!"
Anchu said, "Then what are you worried about?"
An Chu chose a busy street, rented tables and chairs from the owner of the shop next to it, and then hung banners and billboards.
Xiao Mu looked at Anqiu's leaflet: "You only care about helping me. What about your own things? "
An Chu patted the leaflet: "You said this? Never mind, you are much more interesting than these! Of course I have to pick something interesting to do first! "
Xiao Mu has some doubts: Is Anchu trying so hard to distribute leaflets to pedestrians in the street just because it's interesting?
Xiao Mu is still wondering. An Chu has given a thick stack of leaflets to an old man who picked up bottles.
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Soon, many people gathered at Anchu and Xiao Mu's table. An Chu is excited to receive everyone. Although his knowledge of Neverland was limited to some brief introductions of Xiaomu at lunch, she was able to answer all kinds of questions from consultants and let Xiao Mu become a bystander. An Chu took time to look at Xiao Mu and said discontentedly, "Xiao Mu, why are you so stupid? Hurry up and work! "
Xiao Mu just woke up from a rude awakening, quickly learned to be calm, and introduced his Neverland to the consultant.
Anqiu and Xiao Mu were so busy that their noses were sweating, thinking that they would soon finish the task. When they found a suitable resident for Neverland, several * * appeared.
Anqiu and Xiao Mu were taken to the police station by the police. At first, they were accused of marketing activities in downtown without permission. Later, when they discovered that Xiao Mu turned out to be a "black man" without any documents or identity records, the situation suddenly became complicated and serious.
In desperation, Xiao Mu had to call the young couple. Only then did Xiao Mu realize that although he remembered their addresses and numbers, he couldn't even say their names clearly.
The young couple rushed to the station and explained the situation to the police. But in the eyes of * *, the information they provided proved nothing at all, because they didn't even know Xiao Mu better than these * *, let alone let * * easily release this young man of unknown origin. Who can guarantee that he is not a dangerous person who has been anonymous because he once endangered society?
Xiao Mu and Anchu were locked in a small room in the Bureau of * *. Xiaomu is really scared. In his seventeen years of life experience, he has never dealt with these sullen and sharp-eyed * *, because there is no * * on the sleeping Neverland. In Xiao Mu's memory, the word "* *" is just a noun, not even a complete concept.
An Chu is a careless look. She even claimed that she was a "black" without any documents, just like Xiao Mu.
Seeing Xiao Mu's nervous appearance, Anchu felt very funny and asked him, "Is it so terrible just to stay in the small room of the Bureau for a while?"
Xiao Mu said, "Of course it's terrible! I have never been locked in a small room since I was a child! "
An Chu pie pie: "So what? This is my first time, too. Why don't I feel terrible? "
Xiao Mu looked at Anchu: "Sorry, it's all my fault!"
An Chu said, "It's not your fault. I took the initiative to help you, but the result was like this. " If I'm involved, I'm actually involved with you. "
Xiao Mu couldn't help asking Anchu: "Will we be locked up for a long time?"
Looking at Xiao Mu's grim and anxious expression, An Chu seems to be infected, and his tone is hesitant: "Maybe, he will be detained for at least fifteen days!" If you file a lawsuit for crimes against society, you will be sentenced to six months to one year of criminal detention. "
Xiao Mu's eyes went straight, and he suddenly stood up from his chair: "No! This won't work! I can't stay here so long! "
Xiao Mu's mood suddenly became very impulsive and almost out of control. He rushed over, knocked on the door panel and shouted, "Open the door! Let me out! Let me out! "
An Chu was startled by him and ran to hug him: "Xiao Mu!"
An Chu pulled Xiao Mu back to the chair: "Xiao Mu, calm down!"
Xiaoying's eyes were filled with despair: "An Chu, I can't stay here! If I can't go back as soon as possible, and I can't bring back new islanders for Neversleep Island, the people on the island will not only have a hard life, but may also face disaster! "
Anchu couldn't help laughing: "How can it be so serious? On an island, who can be so different with more people or fewer people? "
Xiao Mu shook his head in despair: "You don't know!" Anchu said, "I don't know. How can I know if you don't tell me? " She reached out and gently stroked Xiao Mu's thick hair. "So, Xiao Mu. Anyway, we can't get out now, so let's talk about Neverland in detail. "
Xiao Mu looked up: "Would you believe it?"
Xiao Mu eyes let Anchu subconsciously nodded, and she said, "I believe it! Xiao Mu, I also ask you to believe me! I promise you, in two hours at most, I will definitely let them let us out! And I will never pursue your business again! "
Xiao Mu expressed doubts about this. Just now, the young couple said a lot of good things for themselves and made a lot of promises, but they were unmoved. What made An Chu change his mind?
An Chu clearly saw through Xiao Mu's mind. She said, "You don't believe me?"
Xiao Mu shook his head. He suddenly remembered what An Chu said at noon: "I still can't believe it. However, I believe you. " I don't know why, although Xiao Mu is skeptical about Anqiu's promise to let them go out, deep down, he has a natural trust in Anqiu.
After a moment of silence, An Chu suddenly patted Xiao Mu on the shoulder: "Well, let's make an appointment! You stay here with me for two hours-this is the first time in my life that I have been locked in a small room. It will be boring to go out at once. Two hours later, when we leave here together, I promise you have found a new islander for Neverland. How about it? "
Xiao Mu looked puzzled: "Why do you like staying here?"
Anchu said, "What's so strange about this? I have never stayed! "
Xiao Mu was skeptical: "So, who is the new islander? Where is it? "
Anchu stretched out his hand and gently pulled his hair and said, "Stupid! It's really called Xiao Mu! The new islanders of Sleeping Dream Island are far away! "
Xiao Mu's eyes suddenly lit up: "You? ! "
An Chu keeps his word. Two hours later, she made a phone call. Twenty minutes later, a middle-aged man in a black suit hurried into the Bureau of * * and went straight into the office of the Director of the Bureau of * *. Two minutes later, Anchu and Xiao Mu walked out of the small room. Director Pang personally sent them to the gate and bowed down very humbly to see them off. Middle-aged people didn't care too much about the courtesy of the director, but respectfully invited the dark place into a luxury car. Before getting on the bus, Anqiu quietly winked at Xiao Mu.
The young couple stepped forward to meet Xiao Mu, and their concerned eyes made Xiao Mu feel very hot.
Sleeping Dream Island (I)
Selected from Children's Literature (1) 20 10 65438+ February.