It is generally accepted that what happened yesterday must be remembered more clearly and more vividly than what was experienced the day before yesterday or earlier, but this is not the case.

It is true that no one can remember the first day of this world, but as long as he quietly and slowly recalls, the past that may have been dusted by the years when he was two or three years old seems to be happening right now. Why is this so, because this is writing a novel, so I won't tell it.

The May sun illuminates the mountains and rivers of Tahara, and the men, young and old, are naked and descend to the widest and deepest section of the Qingshui River to escape the heat wave (it is said that the girls are in the shallow and gentle places of the lower river). The meadows and low bushes on both sides of the river are lined with piles of clothes, pants and shoes, as if a unique clothing exhibition is being held. And the madness set off in the cool surface of the river twenty meters away makes people want to jump into this anti-pure water and have fun with everyone!

This is not an exaggeration, but it is very different from the visual and psychological stimulation of witnessing people in colorful swimsuits and worshipping the sea. I distinctly remember that three years ago, it was in such a primitive atmosphere that my father took me down to the river for the first time to learn to swim.

"Don't be shy to cover your hands, that's a sign of your glory!" My father went down to the river first, and said to me, who was embarrassed, in a commanding tone, "Come closer to the shore and let the water of Daddy Joo baptize you!" ”

"Daddy, who is the surname of the appointment?"

"In ancient times, a man who knew water very well." After my father answered succinctly, he reached out and dipped in the cold river water, patting my forehead, arms, chest, abdomen and legs. I couldn't help but giggle, thinking that this ancient man really could think of so many tricks in a bath, and said disapprovingly: "This is baptism, it's easier than you imagined." ”

"Really? This is also known as preparation before entering the water, and if you are not prepared, you should not swim in the river. ”

"Why do you have to do such a baptism preparation before swimming?"

"For the sake of health and safety, but also to better enjoy the cleanliness and refreshment of bathing."

Before I could ask what "bathing" meant, I was put into the river by my father's hands. My father's swimming skills are very good, so good that he can float freely on the water for five or six hours without sinking, and he can last longer if he replenishes some energy. If I learned to swim (except for learning to ride a bicycle) the first time I went into the water, it would be a lie, I felt that I was talented enough, and the second time I went into the water, I was in a hurry to swim a distance of less than 10 meters. At this time, my father floated like a small boat in the middle of the river, lifted me out of the water and lifted me into his belly, sat down as if I were riding a horse, and said happily: "Well, well, it is my Goddaren's son, and he will benefit him for the rest of his life, and he will not forget it!" ”

"Daddy, why do people learn to swim? To catch fish in the river? ”

"Catching fish is secondary, and there are very few people who can catch fish while swimming, and people want to relive the wonderful feeling of living in the water."

"Man used to live in water? How is this possible, there is no air in the water. ”

"Air is another way of being for water, and where there is water there is air; The ancestors of man, including all living creatures on land, were born in water. ”

"Didn't you say that everyone was born to a mother?"

"That's a good saying, but water is another mother of mankind."

"I don't understand that. Daddy, can you tell me about my mother? ”

"What's not to do? Mom is the best person in the world, she gave you life! ”

"Is giving a gift a given? Where is my life? ”

"It was a selfless gift from the elders. Your life is originally a part of your mother, in your body. When a person knows the self, that is the existence of life. ”

"It's so hard to understand," I suddenly remembered that I had seen a kitten looking in the mirror, and asked puzzledly: "Daddy, I found that the little animal cat can't recognize that the object in the mirror is itself, but it is alive." My father smiled, presumably pleased with my observational abilities, but did not say so, but said as concisely as I could: "Humans, animals, insects, plants, etc., all have life, but only man can fully realize the meaning of life through consciousness, that is, to create and fulfill wishes with the consciousness of the brain or what is called wisdom, and not to live only for food or nourishment." ”

"Oh, life doesn't seem to be the same as the existence of life. Daddy, how many lives can a person have? ”

"Ha, do you think that human life can have many like clothes? A person has only one life! Remember to use 'strip' instead of 'individual' to describe life. ”

"Oh, didn't my mother give me a life, but what about my original (life)?"

"It has been fused with what you have gotten, so life is the most precious thing to man; Other things can have two or more things, and life is only once for a person. ”

"Isn't it necessary to use 'strip' to describe the number of fate, why do you say 'time'?"

"If you learn fast enough, use 'strip' to refer to the state of life existence, such as you now, and use 'times' to refer to the process of life movement and development, such as you came from home to the river."

"It's not too good to separate. Daddy, what does my mom look like? Is it beautiful? Where is she now? ”

"In the eyes of her son, a mother is not just beautiful, but perfect. Of course, beauty will also have flaws, the day you came to this world, she hurried to another world. ”

"Didn't Mom like me, so she left?"

"Mom is very happy with you, she left because she believes that you will live a better life and live a happier life!"

"Why do you want to leave if you like it?"

"Because there is still Daddy, are you still unhappy with Daddy?"

"Happy! But if you had more happiness, wouldn't it be better? ”

"People can't be too greedy. The more a person wants, the more he loses. ”

"Oh, why don't the other children's mothers leave?"

"Mother, including Daddy, and all parents in the world are going to leave their children, but the time is different from morning and evening."

"I hope Daddy never leaves, otherwise I won't have anything!"

"Oh, it's quite emotional! That's a long, long time later, until you can give Daddy a sun. ”

"The sun is in the sky, so high, how can I get it?"

"The sun is also on the horizon, as long as you keep working hard, you will always find a way to satisfy Daddy."

"Send the sun to Daddy, so what should I give to Mom?"

"It's your secret, only ask yourself."

"Daddy, have I met my mother? How come I don't have a little impression? ”

"Ha, why haven't you met, you both smiled and remembered each other's looks; Of course, as your potential slowly awakens, you will be reminded of what it was like. ”

"I don't understand how to wake up. Daddy, is my mom far away from that world? Can you meet her? ”

"Far away, close at hand. Mom lives in a perfect world, where there is only love and no hate, only light and no darkness. ”

"How is it that a place is both far away and near?"

"It's called relative, and as your knowledge grows, you'll understand; When you put your finger close to your eyes, you will notice that your finger is taller than a mountain, which can be called both tall and short, and also relative. ”

"Oh really! Daddy, Mom's place is so beautiful, and you're so smart, take me to see it. ”

My father smiled mysteriously, and instead of answering immediately, he sat me down, adjusted my body to about 45 degrees on the water, and floated smoothly towards the water where there were many river lotuses.