There is no doubt that we are back in 2013!

If it were June 12, 1996, then his tombstone would not have existed!

I jerked the car to a stop.

I found that there was a mistake in the logic -

We may have seen Yu Chunshun walking through Lop Nur in 1996, but we can't see Yu Chunshun who has died in 2013!

But he, the bearded Shanghai man, the traveler who had been covered by countless media outlets, was sitting next to me, looking out the window, staring at his tombstone in a daze......

Since we took him away just now, he didn't complete the crossing and didn't die, so what's going on with this tombstone?

If he did die, who was this person sitting in my car?

He is alive, but his bones are buried in the ground!

Is the world crazy?

I pointed the front of the car at Yu Chunshun's tombstone, and the headlights shone on it, very bright. Then I got out of the car.

Anyway, we arrived at Yu Chunshun Cemetery!

Lop Nur is boundless, there are few iconic things, this cemetery is at least a coordinate, telling us that we have walked through the center of Lop Nur Lake, the southeast direction is the place where Pengjiamu disappeared, the northwest direction is the ancient country of Loulan, across the dry Peacock River, it should be the famous Sun Tomb, Yingpan Ancient City, northeast is the strange stone ditch, Sanlongsha, Yadan. Due north is Kuruktag Mountain!

If Pawan can come to his senses, through the coordinates of the tombstone, he may be able to find his way out.

Yu Chunshun also got out of the car.

The others also came over, and they all circled around Yu Chunshun and kept a wary eye on him.

Only Meng Xiaoshuai was not too afraid, she leaned next to Yu Chunshun and asked in a low voice, "Teacher Yu, do you see this...... What's the mood? ”

Yu Chunshun ignored her, and he stared intently at his tombstone. However, he was quite far from the tombstone, and for some reason, he didn't seem to want to get closer.

When I got here, I realized that there was actually more than one tombstone in this place.

The northernmost is Yu Chunshun's cemetery, and the first south-facing piece is a wooden tombstone, which has been eroded by wind and rain. Further south, there is the marble tombstone. Along this axis, continuing to the south, more than a dozen tombstones, large and small, were erected, almost all of which were smashed and scattered around the monument base.

I took a flashlight and could vaguely see the inscription, which was roughly like this: first a eulogy, and then a striking inscription: so-and-so, so-and-so...... After a bunch of names, it was written: Successfully crossed Lop Nur in a certain year and month to commemorate Yu Chunshun.

It turned out that they all set up a monument for themselves.

There are also remnants of burnt wooden tombstones at the site.

I said to Yu Chunshun: "When we arrived at your cemetery, we should have washed the tombstone and offered a few bottles of mineral water like other explorers, but now that you are present, we will be exempted from these rituals." ”

Yu Chunshun looked at me and didn't smile.

Meng Xiaoshuai said, "Teacher Yu, can I take a photo with you in front of the tombstone?" It's so monumental. ”

Yu Chunshun's attitude was a little cold: "Do you think it's appropriate?" ”

Meng Xiaoshuai stuck out his tongue and didn't force it.

I said to Wei Zao, "Wei Zao, you go to see Pavan, is he sober?" ”

Wei had already run back into the car.

I said to everyone, "I've been feeling like I've been having nightmares since we lost our way, including the lake, whether it exists or not, it's an unknown. Now, I see ...... With this tombstone, I feel like we're really back to the real Lop Nur. ”

Bubu leaned next to me, peeked at Yu Chunshun, and whispered, "If he hadn't appeared, I would have really seen hope......"

I said, "What's wrong with him showing up?" ”

Bubu continued to whisper, "Don't you feel like a nightmare now? ”

Wei Zao ran back and said to me, "His soul still hasn't come back." ”

I said, "Then don't ask him, let's continue walking towards the Big Dipper." ”

Then, everyone continued to get into the car and drove forward.

Yu Chunshun didn't speak for a long time.

I tried to say something else to deflect his gloomy mood, and I said, "The reason why Lop Nur has become like this is because there is less water, and when there is less water, there is more sand, just like the strokes of the word 'sand'......"

Yu Chunshun suddenly said: "What will it look like in 17 years? ”

I was stunned for a moment and said, "Monsoon, you can describe it." ”

Monsoon said: "The Internet is popular. Everyone you know is 17 years older. ”

Yu Chunshun said: "What has happened all these years? ”

I said, "In 1997, * passed away and his ashes were scattered into the sea. Hong Kong returned to the mainland. The Asian financial turmoil broke out in Thailand. Princess Diana died in a car accident. In 1998, a film called "Huanzhu Gege" became popular, and thousands of people were empty. The Yangtze River flooded and killed thousands of people. Zhou Meixi was born ......"

Yu Chunshun asked: "Who is Zhou Meixi?" ”

I said, "My daughter." ”

Yu Chunshun said, "Oh. ”

I said: "In 2000, Putin became the prime minister of Russia. The 'millennium bug' did not cause a large-scale paralysis of the world's computer systems, and many centuries were born. On September 11, 2001, * hijacked a passenger plane and crashed into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon in the United States, killing 3,000 people. China has joined the World Trade Organization. In 2002, there were two major air crashes in the country. Hu Changqing, the former vice governor of Jiangxi Province, was sentenced to death. The first case of SARS appeared in Foshan, Guangdong, and soon spread around the world......"

Yu Chunshun asked: "What is a SARS patient?" ”

I said, "SARS is a plague. In 2003, Leslie Cheung committed suicide by jumping off a building. The United States attacked Iraq, and Saddam Hussein was arrested. A soldier named Yang Liwei took to the sky for the first time on the Shenzhou 5 manned spacecraft. In 2004, a tragic pilgrimage to Mecca took place, in which hundreds of people were trampled to death. There was a tsunami in Indonesia, which killed more than 100,000 people. Hunan TV created a super girl program, which became popular all over the country. Sister Fleur appeared on the Internet......"

Yu Chunshun said: "Who is Sister Furong?" ”

I said: "A very ordinary girl, she posted photos on the Internet and was scolded by countless people, so she became popular, and now she has become an inspirational celebrity." ”

I also said: "In 2005, the Qinghai-Tibet Railway was completed in its entirety. In 2006, the Three Gorges Dam was completed in its entirety. The pear blossom body appeared on the Internet, and the sentence was divided into several paragraphs. In 2007, a Shaanxi man named Zhou Zhenglong came out, claiming to have taken a photo of a wild South China tiger, and the whole country was talking about whether it was true or false, and he also became popular, which later turned out to be fake, and this person seemed to be in prison. ”

I continued: "In 2008, someone hacked into the computer of artist Edison Chen and leaked his intimate photos with some female artists, which circulated on the Internet and caused a sensation. A major earthquake struck Wenchuan, China, killing tens of thousands of people. The year also saw the global financial crisis. Beijing hosted the Olympic Games. ”

Ji Feng said: "Boss Zhou, your memory is too strong!" ”

I said, "I don't know if the year is accurate." In 2009, CCTV's newly built building caught fire. Obama, a black man, became president of the United States. Influenza A was found in Mexico and began to spread. Generation superstar Michael Jackson has died. Andy Lau finally admitted his love with Zhu Liqian......"

Yu Chunshun asked: "Who is Andy Lau?" ”

I couldn't help but laugh: "An entertainer." In 2010, an earthquake and tsunami struck Chile, killing nearly 1,000 people. There are many celebrities on the domestic Internet, such as Sister Feng, Beast, Brother Sharp, Li Gang's son, Xiao Yueyue...... In 2011, Prince William of the United Kingdom got married. * Killed. Former Apple CEO Steve Jobs has passed away. The world's population has reached 7 billion. ”

Yu Chunshun's expression was a little shocked: "It's only 5.7 billion ...... now"

"In 2012, Beijing was hit by a torrential rainstorm that killed a lot of people," I said. The Japanese government 'bought' the Diaoyu Islands, angering China. A Korean uncle became popular all over the world with a divine comedy "Gangnam Style", and everyone danced on horseback. Zhejiang Satellite TV broadcast "The Voice of China", which is very popular. On December 21, the prophecy of the end of the world was shattered......"

Yu Chunshun said: "What about 2013? ”

I said, "We went to Lop Nur in April, and I guess the disappearance of our people must be the hottest news." ”

Yu Chunshun was silent for a while, and then said, "I...... Is it a celebrity? ”

I said, "I started in 1997, and in 1996, the whole country was talking about you, celebrities, of course. ”

Yu Chunshun asked with concern: "What do you talk about me?" ”

I said, "You trekked through Lop Nur in June and you were a hero. ”

Yu Chunshun asked again: "What now?" ”

I said, "People have never forgotten you, you have almost become synonymous with Lop Nur." ”

I saw some kind of comfort in Yu Chunshun's eyes.

On the way, Bai Xinxin's RV had a problem and fell into a ditch, so we stopped and helped him push the RV out, which was delayed for more than half an hour.

As we continued to drive, the Big Dipper gradually faded into the night sky, and the sky was slightly brighter.

Without the buoy, we can't go any further, otherwise we would probably go in circles.

I chose a low-lying place, parked the car, and beckoned everyone to set up camp.

Everyone got out of the car and started to set up their tents.

I found that except for Meng Xiaoshuai, everyone was very cold and wary of this Yu Chunshun, they were busy with their work, and no one came to talk to him.

Yu Chunshun was only familiar with the people in my car, and he helped Monsoon and Linghu Mountain set up tents.

After the five tents were set up, each person ate a packet of instant noodles and then went into the tent to rest.

Meng Xiaoshuai and I shared a tent. Wu Min joined in with a grin.

Meng Xiaoshuai said: "Teacher Yu, you can rest with us!" ”

Yu Chunshun looked at me and said, "There are enough of you, I'll go to the tent in Monsoon and Linghu Mountain to rest." ”

I said, "Wow. ”

I easily said yes. I never expected that he appeared to kill the monsoon......