Chapter 1 Boss Xingchen
The star-filled night sea is like a dazzling jewel, and like a lover's deep and pure eyes, bright and smart, like a beautiful woman in a painting.
"A dream as lonely as the sea, a dream as pure as snow, a dream as sweet as honey, a sacred eternal dream, a dream of deep sleep and impermanence, eternal sleep in the world of dreams, the land of dreams, the sea of dreams......"
The towering palace is like a castle in a fairy tale, beautiful and dreamy! In the fan-shaped mirror inlaid with amethyst, a white figure was reflected, and the person's face could not be seen clearly, only the golden carved cloak.
The distant and ethereal voice was chanting some ancient incantation, empty and ethereal!
"Who are you......"
"I'm you...... You are me...... My mission is also your mission......"
"What are you, I'm you? Who are you? What a mission!! β
"Bright and clear moonlit night...... I will wake up again! You and I are inseparable! Dreams and reality are inseparable......"
"Wake up? What do you mean? I don't understand, I don't understand! β
"You will understand, it will tell you everything about us..."The cold palace of the Holy Spirit, the mysterious man with the distant ethereal voice gradually disappeared.
The girl tried to grab it, but her body couldn't move, she was frozen in place, and watched everything disappear in front of her.
Woke up from the dream, Li Xiaoyi instinctively sat up and looked at the Doraemon alarm clock, it was already three o'clock in the morning, and he was still dreaming the same dream as usual, why was this!
In the middle of summer, the sun is shining and warm.
"Good morning, sister, good morning, Maruko! β
"Meow~" Li Xiaoyu, who was sleepy, rubbed his eyes, went downstairs with lazy steps, and saw his sister Su Nianyue feeding cat food to the balls. As soon as she hears her voice, Maruko will immediately rush over, meowing and wagging her tail, her fleshy face and round head are really cute, and she likes blue fat people like British short blue cats.
"Good morning, Gardenia!" Seeing her sleepy sister, Su Nianyue smiled at her, her beautiful face was as gentle as a spring breeze.
"Good morning girl!" A pair of white and slender hands were skillfully frying eggs, and her brother Su Nianbai heard his sister's voice and immediately greeted her.
"Huh, Su Dabai?" Li Xiaoyi rubbed his eyes again, making sure that what he saw was not an illusion. I couldn't see him at this time in the past, and I was helping my sister with the trivial chores of the store at this time, is there any special situation today? A string of question marks flashed through her mind.
"Nianbai is going to your brother Dongchen's house this weekend, so I'll hand over today's breakfast to him, and I have to go to the store in a while." Su Nianyue washed her hands after feeding the balls, poured the hot fresh milk, handed it to her, pulled out a chair and sat down.
"Dong Chen's right hand was accidentally injured, and Aunt Lin called me last night to tell me to ask me to help take care of it for two days." Su Nianbai took out the baked bread and cut it into pieces, put it on a plate, spread it with fried eggs and bacon, sprinkled it with cheese salad, and covered it with milk toast, and handed the prepared breakfast to Li Xiaoyi and Su Nianyue respectively.
"I've worked hard for you in the past two days, come on Su Dabai!" Li Xiaoyan gestured with a cheering gesture, supporting his brother to do a very intimate thing. However, she immediately noticed that her brother was dressed today, with a white shirt and a dark blue denim vest and light blue jeans, which was good-looking and casual, and sure enough, a man with a handsome appearance was handsome and charming in everything, even the back of cooking was so good-looking!
As the saying goes, either people pick clothes or people pick clothes, and some people are born hangers.
Thinking about it, Li Xiaoyan's face began to be flooded with light, and Su Nianyue on the side couldn't help but snicker when she saw this.
"I see, then I'll pick out a gift and go to see Brother Dong Chen, Su Dabai, don't you eat breakfast?" Li Xiaoyan took a sip of hot milk and looked at his brother suspiciously. Since she was a child, she didn't like to call him brother, she liked to call him Su Dabai, and he never got angry, nor did he ask why, just said that his sister was happy.
"It's almost seven o'clock, I still have to bring breakfast for Dongchen, sister, I'll go out first."
"Stay safe on the road."
Su Nianbai looked at his watch, rubbed his sister's hair, and rode away on a battery car as usual.
"What? It's seven? Meet Jia Tian at the Whisper of the Stars bookstore at 7:50! Oops, I've got to finish it. Li Xiaoyan drank the milk in one go, quickly nibbled on the toast and ate it, because she was not late.
"Eat slowly, don't choke, slow down, slow down." When Su Nianyue saw this little girl gobbling up, she was amused and worried that she would choke.
The child has no parents since he was a child, her mother left when she gave birth to her, her father also died unexpectedly when she was five years old, she and her younger brother also liked her very much, and decided to raise her to grow up, and now she has opened a snow coffee dessert house, and her younger brother is now a junior, excellent in character and learning, since high school, she has been studying hard while working part-time, and she has to help take care of her sister, the director is distressing, and she is always busy early in the morning until night, on weekends or long vacations, this brother and sister will help cook and watch the store together, and they are relatively not so hard.
"When I see Brother Dong Chen, I'll go back to the store to help my sister."
"Have fun today, stay safe on the road!" Su Nianxue smiled and waved her hand.
Li Xiaoyan packed up everything and ran to the meeting point on a blue and white bicycle.
The two greens, rows of backwards, the warm sunshine, through the sparse fall of the leaves, the scenery along the way can also be so delicate!
There was a girl standing at the door of the Whisper of the Stars bookstore, her off-white dress swaying in the wind, her long black hair pouring down like a waterfall behind her slender waist, and she was holding a lemon soda in one hand and a blue starry bouquet in the other, as if she was waiting for someone.
"Good morning, Jiatian, sorry to keep you waiting, hehe." Li Xiaoyi rushed to the door of the bookstore in a hurry, stopped his bicycle breathlessly, and took a deep breath. Looking at her happily, the little sister who was about to fire in front of her, she was deeply sorry!
Bai Jiatian, one of Li Xiaoyi's friends, in the same grade and class, met in middle school, and is also one of the three school flowers, can cook well in study, and the most important thing is very good to her, Jia Tian's parents are senior executives of large companies, and the reason for their busy work is rarely at home, most of the time she accompanies her, so their relationship is very good.
"You're late again, I'll drink it all next time." Bai Jiatian smiled at her and warned, shook the lemon soda in his hand, and a trace of cunning flashed in his lovely eyes.
"I was wrong, I won't be late in the future, Miss, you spare me, the little one will take you for a ride today and get in the car." Li Xiaoyan patted the back seat and said confidently that he would invite her to ride on his favorite.
"Your favorite starry sky, your suitor entrusted me to bring you, put away the stupid!" Bai Jiatian put the bouquet and soda in the basket in front of the car, sat down carefully and quickly, and hugged her waist with both hands.
"It's not going to be that guy, hey, my balls!" Li Xiaoyan couldn't help but exclaim, when she thought of that guy, she really had a headache.
"It's amazing how you got into trouble with him." Jia Tian said sideways.
"Sit down, let's go!"
Bai Jiatian said this, indicating that good things had come to an end, and Xiao Yi immediately opened the topic and reminded her of safety matters.
Li Xiaoyi pulled the black cowboy hat that he was wearing in reverse on his head, straightened the wind-blown bangs on his forehead, and then tied the loose belt around his waist by the way, quickly and neatly, and set off on his beloved horse.
Lin Family Villa
"I received a message from Xiao Yi this morning, she and Jia Tian came to see me after buying gifts, and asked me if I needed anything, and she brought it over by the way." Lin Dongchen, who was sitting on the sofa and reading a book, raised his eyes and looked at Su Nianbai, who was peeling apples beside him, and asked, the fiery sunlight shone through the courtyard and through the floor-to-ceiling windows, hitting his slender body, his handsome face was dyed with a faint golden halo, and the casual clothes with tender yellow tones looked particularly gentle under the sunlight.
"I've already bought the things I need on the way here, so I shouldn't be missing anything." Su Nianbai handed him the peeled apple and smiled.
"For dinner, make what they like to eat, Nianbai." Lin Dongchen looked out of the floor-to-ceiling window, thoughtful.
"Okay."
Dream Pavilion, after drinking soda and parking the bicycle, Li Xiaoyan couldn't wait to pull Bai Jiatian into the newly opened gift shop.
As soon as you enter the door, you will be attracted by the theme style of this dark tone, the area of the attic is not large, there are two floors, the background is graded with dark blue tones, surrounded by blue and white crystal balls, on the left and right sides of the attic are hung two large blue crystal glass mirrors in the shape of round fans, the crystal has gorgeous lines, and the two ends of the mirror are tied with transparent ribbons as white as snow, and the black carved marble floor is covered with blue light flowers, like the sea of stars in the night sky.
And the ceiling of the roof, falling white fluorescent petals, jagged. In the center hangs a portrait of an elk, with a halo of white flames suspended above the elk's head, a long silk with light blue dark stripes on its body, and a blue and white crystal bell on its neck, which is sacred and inviolable!
The shelves for furnishing the items are made of white wood, without any glass partition to protect them, and they are all kinds of dazzling, and it makes people yearn for it.
"Jia Tian, you look at the furnishings and decorations here, it's like walking into a dream palace, romantic and beautiful, I've been looking forward to coming here, and I will definitely be able to pick the best gift for my sister today!" What a blessing! Li Xiaoyi said with joy.
"Arlene's vision is really unique, but Xiao Yi, let's pick a gift for Sister Nian Xue first, and we have to go to see Brother Dong Chen in the afternoon."
Looking at Li Xiaoyi, who was intoxicated, she couldn't find the southeast and northwest, Bai Jiatian had no choice but to interrupt, pinched her meatless face, and gave her a look of disdain, "I know you haven't seen the world, so you don't need to be so embarrassed".
"Got it." Li Xiaoyi, who was pinched and hurt, instantly sobered up and nodded aggrievedly.
"Xiao Yi, there are very few people in this store, and we didn't see the owner here when we came in, and I felt a little deserted inexplicably... Bai Jiatian looked at the elk portrait and looked around again, always feeling that something was weird, and there was an indescribable feeling in his heart.
"Maybe the boss is busy..."
"Welcome to Dream Language, I'm the boss here."
"I'm very sorry, I was looking for something just now, what kind of jewelry items you like, you can find it here, if it's special, I can take you to the upstairs room to have a look."
Before Li Xiaoyi's words were finished, at this time, a gentle and crisp female voice came from behind them. The two of them, who reacted naturally, immediately turned around and looked in the direction of the source of the sound, and a tall figure gradually appeared in their line of sight and was walking towards them.
"Guests who come to Dream Language have a chance to be chosen by the Dream Elves, and I'm really looking forward to it!"
"Serendipity?" Li Xiaoyan and Bai Jiatian asked in unison, and their curiosity was opened by these words.
"But not everybody gets the chance." Unconsciously, the woman has come to them, and what catches her eye is that she is wearing a long white sleeveless cheongsam, the neckline and skirt are embroidered with dark blue flower leaves, the black leaves are lined with white flowers, extending from the abdomen to the knees and blooming quietly, the blue crystal necklace on the neck exudes a faint shimmer, and the dark blue shawl is as delicate and silky as silk, casually placed on her fair arms.
She has the same long black hair as Bai Jiatian, soft and shiny, the braid hanging down on her left shoulder is tied with a thin white hairband, a bright and gorgeous face, wearing delicate light makeup, a charming smile, mature charm, and a slim cheongsam lining her dignified and elegant, more mature and charming, she is really a beautiful and charming woman.
"Hello... I'm Li Xiaoyi, and this is my good friend Bai Jiatian! For some reason, when Li Xiaoyan saw her face clearly, a long-standing sense of familiarity surged in her heart, she was stunned for a moment, and her hand involuntarily pulled Jia Tian beside her and introduced it to the charming woman in front of her.
"Sister boss, have I seen you somewhere?" Bai Jiatian looked at such a moving woman in front of him, and some images began to flash in his mind, but he couldn't remember where he had seen this person.
"We will meet if we are fated, hello, my name is Xingchen, please advise me in the future! Xiao Yi, Jia Tian, can I call you that? Xingchen stroked her face, looked at them happily, and said with a smile on her face, as if she had suddenly found her beloved baby and was happy.
"Uh-huh, of course, then can we call you Sister Xingchen? What did you just say about being chosen by the Dream Elves? Suddenly curious. Li Xiaoyan nodded with Bai Jiatian.
"Just to see if there is any jewelry suitable for Sister Nian Xue."
Li Xiaoyi, who has always been curious, couldn't help but ask Xingchen, and Bai Jiatian leaned close to her ear to remind her again, don't forget to get down to business.
"Please come with me, and you'll know in a moment." Xingchen smiled mysteriously at them, turned around and walked in the direction of the stairs, and Li Xiaoyi pulled Jia Tian to follow.
Coming to the second floor, there is a row of retro light blue lanterns hanging above the roof, the lanterns are painted with poems and flowers and leaves, but the light is a little dull, not as bright as the first floor, the same dark blue tone, the attic is decorated with purple crystal buds on both sides, six white columns support the entire second floor, and the column walls are carved with lifelike and exquisite patterns.
In the center, you can see, there is a large round mirror more than two meters long and wide, snow-white with light purple special lines, connected to the dark purple crystal material of the ground, the mirror surface is as shiny as black agate, and there is a circle of white stars tattooed on it like the stars of the night, you can see your own figure in the mirror when you step forward, you will have an incredible feeling, as if entering another world.
The design of the Dream Pavilion is really dreamlike and false, the faΓ§ade decoration is no different from the modern one, and when you walk into the store, you will find yourself in another world, as if you are dreaming, the real world during the day, and the country of dreams at night.
"We're here, please come in." Xingchen led them to a halt in front of the deepest gate, turned to look at them and whispered.
"This door..." This black door, as if I have seen it somewhere, the golden clock gear chain is connected to the central round of timetable, the hour hand is rotating just like the real thing, Li Xiaoyi reached out to touch it as if he was stunned, and the door slowly opened, as if he had a sense with her.
"Xiaoyi, what's wrong with you?" Bai Jiatian stepped forward, looked at Li Xiaoyi, who was not usual, flicked her right cheek with her finger, and asked with some concern.
"I'm fine, Jia Tian!" The feeling of being bounced on her face suddenly pulled Li Xiaoyi back to reality, she turned her face to look at Jia Tian, shook her head, and gave her a reassuring smile, indicating that she didn't have to worry about herself.
"Please come in!" Xingchen on the side just smiled slightly, as if he had already understood something.
"Jia Tian, where do you see a crystal ball that glows with blue light, I think only crystal balls can be found in magic movies, but this one is much bigger than the one in the movie."
"It's also much better than in the movie, and next time we can do a whole magician cosplay."
"It's just a little dark..."The light in the room was a little dim, and only the blue crystal ball lying quietly on the crystal shelf could be seen, and the rest was vague and dark.
"The crystal ball can control the light, put your hands on it, and the lights in the room will turn on, you can try it." Xingchen put his right hand up and motioned for them to come with her.
"Can this crystal ball still have its own senses? It's amazing, the current technology is getting more and more incredible, it's the first time I've seen it, the crystal ball that can control the light is still so big and emits a faint blue light, this is a real crystal ball, it must be worth a lot of money, Sister Xingchen. β
"Shh Bai Jiatian glared at Li Xiaoyan and gestured at her quietly.
Li Xiaoyi smiled awkwardly, blaming her for not understanding the atmosphere.
"Now close your eyes and join me in chanting the incantation. I am Dream, you are the messenger of the guardian of the dream, the eternal dream, the light of the dream opens! β
"I am Dream, you are the messenger of the guardian of the dream, the eternal dream, the light of the dream is opened!"
Xingchen's left hand covered Li Xiaoyan and Bai Jiatian's hands, closed his eyes and whispered softly, and Li Xiaoyu and the others also closed their eyes and followed the thoughts.
As the spell ended, the room grew brighter, and the crystal ball no longer emitted a faint blue light, as if it had deliberately converged its light. The furnishings in the room are also clear at a glance, the round ceiling wall lamp is like a star array, the stars sleep with the crescent moon embracing each other, and the dark red brocade curtain hangs like a wave, covering the wall, and it is impossible to see what color it is.
Behind him, on the left and right, there are long tables covered with black and gold leaf pattern tablecloths, each with a wooden hollow inverted triangular stand, on which is held a purple semi-cylindrical candle, and on the lower right of it is a black leaf, and the gold thread on the leaf can be faintly seen.
"Congratulations, the Dream Elves have chosen you!"
"Sister Xingchen, is it possible to become the dream elf you said? Is it to turn on the lights through a crystal ball? No way???? Li Xiaoyan suddenly said something and raised the decibels.
"You listen to Sister Xingchen finish talking first." Bai Jiatian couldn't help but step on the toe of her shoes, and said to her speechlessly, Li Xiaoyan nodded very aggrievedly, Jiatian must have thought that she was always making such a fuss, startled, as if they were hillbillies and had never seen the world.
"Although there are not many customers who come to the store, so far only the two of you can turn on the light of the dream lamp, if you want to get the opportunity choice of the dream elf, you must be able to turn on the dream lamp, so I just said that not all people can get the opportunity, and the opportunity is also about fate." At some point, Xingchen had an extra dark red silk scarf embroidered with the Xingluo card pattern on his hand and covered the crystal ball.
"Sister Xingchen, there is only one chance to get a chance every day, that is, you can only use it once a day, right?" Bai Jiatian tried to reason.
"That's right, but it's only limited to when there are few people, because special things only correspond to special people, just like romance is not what everyone looks forward to, there are no perfect people and things, and there are no absolute people and things."
"I almost forgot, now let's see what your chances are, it's really exciting! Wait here for a while, and I'll be back soon. Xingchen replied with a smile, suddenly remembered something, and instructed the two of them again, and went out with the crystal ball.
"Haven't heard of chance? Can chance still become a real thing? β
"Li Xiaoyi, I ask you to be normal and understand normally, you pig brain thinking." The two looked at each other very tacitly, Li Xiaoyan questioned again, Bai Jiatian was speechless by her again, and smiled.
At this moment, a sentence floated deep in her heart: is this a congenital IQ deficiency or the reason why the acquired pig feed eats too much.
"My general, it's not a good feeling to be hiding in the corner and watching." Xingchen came down from the upstairs with a crystal ball, looked into a corner, and laughed softly.
"The time for His Highness's awakening is getting closer and closer, and it is impossible to predict what actions the people of the underworld will take, and I am worried that His Highness Xiao's awakening will affect Queen Aino's other identity in the human world, that is, Jia Tian..."
"I will let His Highness wake up as soon as possible, even if they already know the time of His Highness's awakening, as long as we are one step ahead, what does it matter." In the invisible corner, the worry from the general, wanting to stop talking, made the star who teased her frown, and the smile faded, sensing that this situation was very unfavorable, and she had to prepare for the awakening ritual in advance.
"You've already lost half of your mana, and the advance of the ritual will only force you back to the Land of Dreams..."
"General, it's only temporary, and although it's dangerous, I'm very clear about what I'm doing." Without waiting for the other party to finish speaking, Xingchen's figure had disappeared into the hall, and her firm tone revealed a hint of stubbornness, of course she knew what kind of situation she would face, but she knew her mission better!
"Knowing the result but not changing, you have failed him after all!" In the corner, a sigh fell.