The plot has developed to this point, and the Chongming Lantern and Chongming Bird have been presented in front of our eyes, but what about the so-called Bi Fang? Bi Fang is also a bird, an ancient divine bird like Chongming, but this bird is not a bird of five virtues, but a bird of calamity trapped by love.

On the umbrella that Aunt Ye took out, the painting was not a Chongming bird at all, but a Bifang bird. Bi Fang bird's body is shaped like a red-crowned crane, the color is like a flamingo, two wings and one leg, it does not eat grains, it is the guardian saint of the Yellow Emperor family for generations, sweeping away all disasters for the family. But when Bi Fang met Chi You, it was love at first sight.

Chi You fought with the Yellow Emperor, and in the end, Chi You was defeated and died, and Bi Fang became an infatuated bird that stayed in the world and waited for his lover to return from reincarnation.

So that umbrella shouldn't be named Chongming at all, it should be called Bifang Lantern. The reason why Uncle Li is reluctant to sell may be precisely because of this. But why didn't he make it clear that the picture on the umbrella was actually a Bifang bird? Also, the pupils of Bifang Bird on this umbrella are deliberately painted like Chongming Bird, as clear and bright as pearls, why is this?

15 years ago, a teenager looking for his own memory, and now a criminal police officer and actor who came to Dahu on a whim to travel, met exactly the same person, came to the exact same place, and landed on the same island. I have to say that it is really a coincidence, maybe in the dark, God has already arranged this coincidence. Let them come to the same place at different times to discover the secrets of 50 years ago.

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Year 2011

The small boat covered with a flaming red umbrella finally reached its destination, and a rectangular artificial island appeared in front of Yun Yeyao and Xie Yunmeng, the artificial island was shaped like a bridge, but there was no bridge hole underneath, but it was supported by a large and thick support. The gap in the middle of the bracket is small, which also provides better protection against wind and waves.

To the west of the artificial island, a long walkway stretches out, and the same bracket is found underneath the walkway. The walkway runs parallel to the south, extends to a sufficient length, and then turns to the east, slopes down to the small pier, where the boat docks in front of the pedals, and when all the guests have come down, they go around the pier and enter the safe harbor surrounded by artificial bridges and walkways.

After Yun Yeyao and Xie Yunmeng stepped on the dock, they felt that this pier was really small and pitiful, and it was not as big as a room area. However, there are guardrails all around, so the security is quite high. At this time, the sky was almost completely dark, Xie Yunmeng took a general look around, and found that the guardrail was very new, and the paint on it was not much damaged, as if it had only been installed in recent years.

Walking up the pier, you can feel the wind on the lake that has been creating top-down resistance. Several people were against the wind, their bodies were slightly tilted upward, and Xie Yunmeng had been holding his hand tightly in order to make Yun Yeyao walk more steadily. Xie Yunmeng actually doesn't like to come to this kind of place to play, he prefers to find a leisurely place in the city, and when he and Xiao Yao are tired of shopping, he sits in a teahouse or café and chats for hours.

However, as long as Yun Ye Yao wants to go to the place, he will not raise objections, and he will happily help arrange it. Because he enjoys the time by Xiao Yao's side more than any mode of getting along.

When the two of them walked onto the flat walkway, the resistance was a little less, and the guardrails on both sides were much higher than just now, almost under Yun Yeyao's armpits. At this moment, Yun Yeyao was able to spare his energy to enjoy the scenery of the artificial island, and he said to Lao Nuo, who followed at the end: "Uncle Li, does this artificial island have a special name?" ”

"Yes, it also has a name called Bifang Island." Lao Nuo's voice was mixed with the wind and came from behind.

Yun Yeyao asked: "Is it Bi Fang of Bi Fang Bird?" ”

"Yes, it is the legendary ancient god bird Bi Fang Bird, Bi Fang Bird is very infatuated, and can drive away calamity, we use it to name the island The meaning is to let the people who love each other here, live happily and happily, and no longer be troubled by hatred."

"Is there such a saying? I only remember that Bi Fangniao is the patron saint bird of the Yellow Emperor, but I don't know much about the love part, can you explain? Yun Yeyao said loudly to Lao Nuo as he stepped on the area west of the artificial island.

Lao Nuo replied: "When I get to the hotel, I will explain to you slowly, and besides, all the umbrellas we have here are called heavy lanterns, and they also have very good meanings in them, if you are interested, I will explain them to you in detail one by one." ”

"Okay, let's go!"

Yun Yeyao immediately quickened his pace, and Xie Yunmeng, who was walking in front of him, said: "Slow down, it's not a few minutes, you see everyone in front of you is busy, be careful when we walk over, don't push people." ”

Xie Yunmeng is right, a large area in the northwest of this artificial island is now full of people, as if they are building a stage for performances, many workers are busy there, and some people are sweeping the ground and arranging seats, which looks very lively.

If they want to go to the hotel in the east end, they have to pass between them, and although the artificial island is surrounded by guardrails, those who come up for the first time should be cautious.

Lao Nuo also said later: "What Mr. Xie said is not wrong, Mr. Yun, you better walk slowly, don't worry, we have time to talk when we get to the hotel." ”

Several people quickly walked to the middle of the workers who were setting up the stage in the square, at this time, a burly worker raised his head, he glanced at Yun Yeyao, there was no reaction, and then, he turned back to see Xie Yunmeng. With just one glance, he suddenly let out an exclamation and shouted, "Hey! Aren't you the detective who caught me half a year ago? ”

"What kind of detective caught you half a year ago? I'm not impressed! Xie Yunmeng blurted out.

"No, I worked in S City half a year ago," the worker quickly explained, "Do you remember? It was the incident of the street fight, when my brother and sister-in-law's store was smashed, and then I stood up for them, beat the person who smashed the storefront, and sent him to the hospital, didn't you deal with that incident? Do you remember? You locked me up for months! ”

The worker was wearing a dusty shirt and a pair of loose trousers, both of which were dark in color, and it was impossible to tell whether they were dirt or their original colors. The buttons on his chest were open, revealing a little white vest inside, the sleeves rolled up to his wrists, his hands were thick and jointed, and his palms and fingers were rough.

Listening to the worker's words, and then looking at the size he didn't lose to himself, Xie Yunmeng finally remembered that he had indeed dealt with such a case more than half a year ago. It is in the place where migrant workers gather around S City, where there are many small traders and hawkers, and there are often fights.

Xie Yunmeng said: "I remember, your name is Kang Chen, right?" ”

"Yes, Officer Xie, I really want to thank you at that time, although you arrested me, but at the same time you also helped me keep my brother and sister-in-law's storefront, I haven't seen you again since I came out, and I can't express my gratitude to you." Kang Chen said sincerely.

"This is what we should do, no thanks, why did you come here to work? And the physiognomy has changed so much. Xie Yunmeng asked.

Indeed, more than half a year ago, Kang Chen had a neat inch board, small eyes, and a square face, and the whole person looked hot, and his skin was not as dark as it is now. But Kang Chen in front of him, his skin was tanned like carbon, his hair had grown a lot, dirty and tangled on the top of his head, his face was covered with dense beards, and he couldn't even see the shape of his face. This kind of down-and-out appearance doesn't look like a young man who has just turned 25 years old at all, and it's no wonder that Xie Yunmeng feels strange.

Kang Chen scratched his hair like a bird's nest and said, "This is a long story, when I'm done, I'll have a chance to explain when I go back to the hotel." What are you doing here? Are you here for a tour? ”

"Yes, I'll go out with my friends, and I'll introduce you two to each other when you're done, and now we need to go to the hotel, so I won't disturb your work." After Xie Yunmeng finished speaking, he pulled Yun Yeyao and left Kang Chen's side.

Behind him, Kang Chen looked Yun Yeyao's back up and down, and continued to work with his head down for a while, but looking at his expression and movements, there was no strange reaction.

The story has developed here, let's do a small character combing, the story 15 years ago was unfolded with Xiaodou and Yueyue as the protagonists, and the characters they met when they arrived on the artificial island were Uncle Li and Aunt Ye. Fifteen years later, in 2011, Yun Yeyao and Xie Yunmeng were the protagonists of the trip, and the characters they met after arriving on the artificial island were Lao Nuo (Uncle Li) and the worker Kang Chen.

That's all for now, needless to say, the people who disappeared 50 years ago have already been explained before. If Nono is still alive, is he hidden among these people or the characters who appear later? Perhaps, who can know this kind of thing except the detective?

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Year 2011

Xie Yunmeng and Yun Yeyao, accompanied by Lao Nuo, traveled through the entire Bifang Island. Although this Bifang Island looks small, it takes more than ten minutes to cross, and the main thing is that there are too many obstacles on it, in addition to the huge stage used for performances and the crowd of work, there are several warehouses stacked with fish, shrimp, crabs and food, built in the central part of the north and south sides of Bifang Island.

The ground of Bifang Island is like a deck, and it is very humid all year round, especially at night when the wind and waves are strong, and there is a strong fishy smell. Yun Yeyao couldn't stand the smell and kept covering his nose, but most of the guests were like this when they came, so the people on the side were not surprised.

Finally entering the hotel, Yun Yeyao hurriedly asked Lao Nuo: "Uncle Li, where is there a place to wash your face and hands?" ”

"It's right next to the counter on the east side, turn around and you can see the bathroom and kitchen, there are places to wash your hands on both sides, and clean towels, if you like it, I can ask the waiter to fetch water for you." Lao Nuo said politely, while starting to clean up his things, the counter was very messy, and there were some large and small packages on the ground, probably left by the guests who had stayed before.

Yun Yeyao said: "No need, I'll just go by myself." After saying that, he walked in to the corner pointed by Lao Nuo, the hotel hall was very spacious, the walls and floors kept the original color of brick walls and cement, and they were cleanly washed, and the counter was very beautiful and neat inside and out, and there were some small ornaments hanging on it, which did not look complicated, and the decorations were all models of birds.

Xie Yunmeng asked Lao Nuo: "I'm sorry, let me ask more, why do you put the kitchen and bathroom in one place?" This is not the case at most inns, and some guests may be disgusted. ”

Lao Nuo didn't feel embarrassed when he heard such a question, but explained casually: "Because of the special environment here, the kitchen often has to deal with some food with a strong smell, such as fish offal and scales, as well as shrimp and crab shells, etc., these things will smell bad if they are kept in the hotel for a long time." ”

"You also saw the situation on the deck just now, the moisture and fishy smell are very strong, so the kitchen must be close to the lake, and most of the processed things can be thrown into the lake to feed the fish, and a small part of the environmental pollution will be packed in garbage bags and then shipped out in small boats."

"On the west side of Bifang Island, there is a stage for performances, a harbor for mooring boats, and a food warehouse and garbage disposal area can only be built near the east side. As for the bathroom, it's the same as the kitchen. The toilets must be close to the lake, but the filth does not flow directly into the lake, and special devices are installed in the brackets under Bifang Island, which are piped directly to the recycling bins at the bottom of the lake. Once a month, the diving staff will clean it up, and the smell will not waft onto it at all. ”

"There is a screen separating the bathroom from the kitchen, and there is also our specially prepared incense inside, so it doesn't affect the customer's appetite at all. When he said this, he raised his head and smiled at Xie Yunmeng, which could be regarded as an end to his words.

Xie Yunmeng nodded and said, "You guys are indeed very thoughtful, how many years has this Bifang Island been built?" ”

"Hmm...... I don't remember this very much, about forty or fifty years ago, at that time, under the big lake, I don't know why there was a layer of black stuff floating on it, although it looked very uncomfortable, but from the surface of the lake there was no pollution, and there was no smell, from the surface of the lake, it was still very clean and clear. ”

Because of this, the fishermen who live on the north and south sides of the lake do not care and continue to fish and shrimp in the lake. However, they soon found that there were fewer fish and shrimp in the lake, and that there were a lot of dead fish and shrimp in the lake. Because most of the fishermen are people who have never read a book and have made a living from fishing all their lives. Once fish and shrimp become scarce, their lives will not be sustainable. ”

"After a few years, many fishermen went ashore to the city in search of work, and the fishing villages on the north side of the lake were abandoned at first, and then the villages and towns in the south gradually became disillusioned. It is said that our Bifang Island was built with the joint funds of those who remained in the village at the beginning. I don't know exactly how it was built! It seems that at that time, they thought that this area was the only place where they could still catch fish and shrimp, so they did their best to settle their home here. ”