Chapter 6: Wonderful World (Part II): Twenty-Nine: The Glowing Forest
As soon as it got dark, Najie lit a bonfire by the river. A pot was erected over the fire and hot water was boiled. At this time, we discovered Najie's ability. From there, he picked a backpack of flowers, which were huge and had thick petals. It doesn't look so bright or colorful, but it gives people an unusually pure feeling. We don't know what Jerry is doing with so many flowers? Najay told us that the flower is fragrant and tastes good. As he spoke, he picked up a petal and bit it slowly in his mouth, so that we could also try it, and there was a wheat flavor.
Everyone sat around the fire, and Ah Mei picked up a petal, put it under her nose and sniffed it carefully for a while, and then took a bite gently. I asked her how she felt. Ah Mei didn't answer my question, but asked me if I knew what kind of flower this flower was? I picked up a petal and smelled it, and there was an indescribable fragrance. When you bite into it, it's a little crispy, and it actually has a bit of the taste of raw wheat bread. I've never seen or heard of this flower. I shook my head, indicating I didn't know. Ah Mei said that this is the legendary bread flower, but I only heard that this flower grows in the Amazon jungle in the Americas, and I didn't expect to encounter it here.
After the water boiled, Ah Mei brewed a large cup of instant coffee, which made me feel like having a girlfriend. I was almost touched. If it weren't for everyone sitting together, I could only barely hold it, and in a different environment, I would definitely be passionate. It's just a cup of coffee, but it has a special meaning for me. This is the first time that Ah Mei has expressed her concern for me in public, and she is conveying a message that we both know in our hearts, which indicates that the relationship between the two of us is public.
I pulled Ah Mei to sit down beside me, grabbed her shoulders and hugged her hard. The first to heckle was Li Lili, who said, "This person always surprises people when everyone is not paying attention." Then came the old cannon and said, "Is this called flash love?" Then there was Old Ash, and she said, "Can you not be so sensual?" I'm going to be jealous too! I said, "At this point, I can't say anything but silly music." But Ah Mei took a sip and said, "Haven't you ever seen anyone fall in love?!" ”
While talking, Najie burned another pot of bacon and potato soup, and everyone stopped coaxing and began to eat and drink.
The night in the mountains is very cold, and after dinner, most of us go back to our tents and rest early. Only the old cannon and the old gray each took a lamp and walked along the meadow. Najie didn't have a tent, so I asked him to squeeze into a tent with me or Li Lili, and Najie said no, he just stood by the fire. My sister and I chatted with Najie by the fire.
During the small talk, I learned that Najay turned out to be Dore's uncle. Najay said that it was only the rules of the tribe that Dole had pistaged him to follow, and no adult was allowed to enter the temple. Therefore, he had no way to take Doler with him. I said that Doler was a very likable and intelligent child. It's just a pity that I can't take him for long. However, with Doler's talent, he will be able to achieve it in the future.
At this time, I noticed a light flickering in the distance. I took a closer look, and it was the signal that the old cannon summoned with a lantern. I don't know what happened to the old cannon over there. I asked Ah Mei to go back to the tent to rest first, and I went over to see what was going on with the old cannon. Ah Mei insisted on going with me. Najie also asked me what was going on? I told him the meaning of the old cannon lamp language. Najie put on his shotgun and went with us to find the old cannon.
When we found the old cannon, the old cannon and the old gray were excited.
The old cannon said, "You're finally here." I'm going back to you. ”
I said, "What is it that makes you fuss like that?" ”
"There's a magical forest there, and if you don't see it, you'll regret it for life." ”
"It's really amazing, the whole forest will glow." ”
Ah Mei said, "You guys went in and watched? ”
"We didn't go in, we just stood on the side and watched for a while. Because I don't know the depth, I'm afraid that there will be some mystery inside, so Lao Pao came to you and went in to see what was going on. ”
I looked at Najay and asked, "Is there a glowing forest here?" ”
"It's not so mysterious, it's not that the forest glows, it's that something in the forest glows." ”
Najie agreed to take us inside to have a look, but asked to follow him and not go too far, because he didn't know what was going on inside.
Najie led the four of us to the edge of the forest, which was dark and dark, but between the cracks in the dark trees, there was a faint blue light. These flashes of light are like a huge broken cobweb, making it difficult to guess the mystery of the world behind the web. Ah Mei walked beside me and subconsciously tightened my arm. I felt my sister's nervousness, I leaned close to her and said softly, "Don't be afraid, baby, there is me!" ”
We followed Najay and fumbled our way into the forest. Najay said that what illuminates the forest is the glowing flowers that bloom inside. These flowers cannot see the light, and once there is light, the flowers will instantly extinguish themselves, and it will take a long time for them to shine again.
As soon as we entered the forest, we felt like we were in a wonderful world. I saw large and small flowers blooming overhead, and these flowers emitted a faint blue light all over their bodies. The tree is also entangled with one such flower. Even the open ground is scattered with dots of these flowers. In mid-air, a few flowers sparkled and glided by. All the light gathered together, illuminating the whole forest into a blue and gloomy world. The thick moss on the ground, under the reflection of this blue light, also glowed with a blue glow.
We walked on the soft moss and were suddenly struck by the light of the forest. Najay repeatedly told us to be careful not to touch those flowers, because if we touch them, they will immediately extinguish the light on our bodies. Ah Mei curiously stretched out a finger and gently touched a flower beside her. The flower really dimmed quickly.
Najay finally stopped, and let us savor it on an open flat ground. I stood side by side with Ah Mei, who held my hand tightly and said, "There has been a time in my life when I have no regrets. I also held Ah Mei's hand tightly and said, "I hope this time is forever!" ”
This night, my dreams were also filled with the light of this flower. It was only in the middle of the night that the cry of a baby made this light fade.
I rolled over and got up, and the baby's cry tugged at my heart and lungs in the empty night. I wondered, where did the baby cry come from in this wild place?