Even the most detailed travel planning can not be foolproof.

I didn't hesitate long to choose one of the dozens of three-wheeled electric vehicles that were all bright yellow. After paying the deposit, I pushed the bike to a nearby open field and began to practice riding under the guidance of the person in charge. The front of the electric car is equipped with an LCD screen, through which you can know the speed and power of the electric vehicle. In addition to effectively saving power, this design can also greatly reduce the risk of theft of electric vehicles, after all, no one can keep an eye on the car for a moment. After practicing for more than 20 minutes, I gradually mastered the skills of driving a vehicle, whether it is accelerating and decelerating, or turning and braking, I can operate it easily. After bidding farewell to the person in charge, I confidently drove the tricycle and headed towards Erhai Lake.

As soon as I got out of the ancient city gate, I became timid again, and cautiously slowed down and pulled over. At first, I panicked the motorcycles that whizzed past me, and even braked hard several times to avoid a collision, but as time went on, I stopped being scared about their sudden appearance and fleeting disappearance. I was unreasonably sure that the speeding drivers were skilled enough and dexterous enough that as long as I didn't shake around, they wouldn't pose a threat to my safety. Passing through the intersection, the road ahead suddenly narrowed a lot. The lack of grooming and sweeping dirt roads is uneven, potholes, and a mix of large and small stones, making it impossible to avoid bumps even at the slowest speeds. If it weren't for the sturdy structure of the three wheels, I'm afraid I would have lost my balance due to various obstacles and fell to the ground. Finally reaching the next junction, I rubbed my sore wrist and secretly prayed that the road would be smoother.

I followed the directions and turned a few corners, and when I came back to my senses, I realized that I had left the traffic-dense and dusty dirt road and entered a dark and quiet forest path. I saw that the pavement of the trail was clean and smooth, and the trees on both sides were neatly aligned, giving people a comfortable feeling. The leaves of the trees have lost their last hints of green, and have melted into clusters of brown shades with the thick, slender branches. Except for the pale blue sky, everything is mainly brown, and there is a faint atmosphere of desolation and silence. Surprisingly, the trail ends with a bright and verdant scene. With the advent of the vast rice fields, my horizons suddenly broadened. Looking at the rustic cottages built on the edge of the fields, I can't help but think of my childhood self who also dreamed of a poetic rural life, but when the opportunity presented me to me, I began to hesitate whether I could really give up the convenience and comfort of the modern city and return to a simple and simple life.

While admiring the beautiful rural scenery, I enjoyed the thrill of galloping in the wind, and I was unaware of the passage of time. It wasn't until I heard the sound of a food stall not far away that I realized I was about to reach my destination. The moment I saw Erhai Lake, I was so excited that I almost cheered. The color of the lake was not as blue as I expected, but it was breathtakingly beautiful. Under the sun's rays, the clear water of the lake shimmers with golden light, like a rare gem. In my opinion, the attraction of Erhai Lake lies not only in its beauty, but also in its calm, indifferent and tranquil charm. I stood on the embankment leaning on the stone pier for a long time, breathing in the cool and moist air, watching the birds leisurely skimming the mirror-like water, and feeling more peaceful and relaxed than ever before.

After reluctantly bidding farewell to the quiet corner of Erhai Lake, I drove to the ring road of Erhai Lake. The green fields are gradually gone, and they are replaced by homestays with their own characteristics. The B&B's ingenious exterior design adds a lot of novelty and interest to the picturesque natural landscape, making visitors stop and take pictures. Looking at the B&B group that stretched into the distance, I suddenly understood the reason why more and more people will regard opening a B&B in Dali as a lifelong dream and goal. If you can live so leisurely and leisurely every day, who is willing to work hard to chase worldly fame and fortune? After a few hours of riding, I was confident that my skills on the tricycle had improved a lot, so I boldly twisted the handlebars to accelerate, and the number on the display quickly stopped jumping, and the top speed of the car turned out to be 30 kilometers per hour. I had no idea how fast or slow the car would be, and I couldn't have predicted what would happen if I continued to follow the original route.

Not long after I left the B&B, the rolling mountains and forests appeared in front of me. As I passed the base of the mountain, I found a ramp up the hill with signs and maps next to it with routes and attractions. Thinking that I could overlook the entire Erhai Lake from the mountain, I immediately decided to turn around and drive up the ramp. Although the mountains are low, the climb is not easy, and even if you drive the car to top speed, you can only drive a little faster than the passing bikes on the gentlest sections, and when it comes to those steep slopes, the battery bike becomes even more difficult, and even forced me to get out of the car several times. After more than twenty minutes of hard work, I finally reached the top of the mountain. The first thing that catches your eye is a wide flat field. On one side of the flat land there is a large restaurant, and on the side near Erhai Lake, there is a large green lawn with more than a dozen camellia trees in full bloom planted at random. Children frolic on the lawn and adults chatter in the shade of the trees. I parked my car next to the lawn and walked along the stone path towards the observation deck outside the lawn. Standing on the observation deck, the field of vision becomes very broad, but it is a pity that the altitude is not high, and the whole view of Erhai Lake cannot be seen. Looking up, the color of Erhai Lake gradually faded to light cyan from near and far, and there were several snow-white boats sailing slowly on the sparkling water, thinking that it should be a tour boat. If I had come with Tang Xin, I would have been sitting on one of the boats and listening to the wind and waves. Just because of a different choice, I came to a different place, saw a different scenery, and when I thought of this, I couldn't help but smile at the wonder of life. After eating bread with water, I followed the signs and found my way down the mountain. I let the tricycle slide down the ramp, feeling the thrill of riding the wind and taking off, but I felt dizzy, my heart beat wildly, and I was extremely happy. In fact, being able to experience this hearty pleasure just proves that you have reached the peak, so how can the downhill road not be a compliment?

When we arrived at Little Putuo Island, it was already more than 4 o'clock in the afternoon. There are many tourists taking pictures, and there are many waterfowl attracted by the bread, and the lively atmosphere is refreshing. However, it didn't take long for me to fall back into hunger and exhaustion. After stopping at the side and drinking enough water, I looked at the island not far away, and after a while, I suddenly remembered to turn on my phone to check the cycling route. I was amazed to find that I had only covered a little more than half of the journey, in other words, even if I had been on the road at full speed from now on, I would not be back in the old city until nine o'clock in the evening at the earliest. When I learned of this fact, I immediately became discouraged. Naturally, I thought about giving up, but the problem was that I couldn't leave my rental tricycle and go back alone, after all, the lease contract stipulated that the car must be returned to the designated place in good condition before the deposit could be released. I had no choice but to bite the bullet and ride back to the rental location. Thinking of this, I completely gave up the idea of taking photos of the scenery and tasting the food, restarted the tricycle and went straight to the ancient city.

On the rest of the road, I kept an eye on the numbers on the display. In order to get back as soon as possible, I put aside the last trace of panic and worries and drove the car to top speed, which was annoying that when the battery level was reduced to half, the top speed was also reduced to 28 kilometers per hour. But more worrying than the speed of the car is the battery. With the arrival of evening, the sky and the lake are dyed in a golden orange and yellow, and the view is gorgeous. Not only did I not appreciate the beautiful scenery, but I became more and more anxious, after all, it meant that night would fall soon. At night, the street lights along the road are lit up one after another. The light was so dim that everything around me looked blurry, so I had to turn on my headlights. Unexpectedly, the small round light was so power-hungry that it didn't go far before the battery began to warn. After weighing the pros and cons, I decided to minimize the brightness of the lights and ride the path of light and shadow with fear. Against the backdrop of the dark night, the sea of lights in the ancient city is particularly dazzling, revealing the breath of fireworks, which makes me feel extremely sad trapped in the wilderness, and I can't wait to fly over, but no matter how desperately I get closer, the ancient city is still so far away from me.

Exhaustion, thirst, hunger, and grievances were piling up little by little, making my nerves tense and I couldn't breathe. When the battery level receded, I stopped the car with a sense of relief, decided to give up, and calmly accepted the fate of waiting for rescue. Standing alone on the road in the shadows of the trees, listening to the rustling and rustling of the branches and grass, I could hardly restrain myself from thinking wildly. Whether it's a beast that suddenly appears, or a snake and insect that sneaks slowly, it's enough to make me feel creepy. Fortunately, the night was not yet deep, and the occasional passing car on the road calmed my mind a lot, after all, as far as I know, snakes, insects, and beasts are not only afraid of fire, but also of bright light.

I thought about crying about my situation, but after much thought, I still didn't do it. I know that my stupidity and remorse can only be exchanged for a scolding from my best friend, Tang Xin, but apart from Tang Xin, I can't find anyone else who can make me cry. In this world, only Xingyuan will pity me, comfort me, and give me courage and confidence without asking for a reason, but she is long gone...... I looked up at the starry night sky, my eyes welling up with tears. I naturally understand that the departed do not turn into stars in the sky to guard us, but I prefer to believe that fairy tales are real. Xingyuan ...... After all these years, I'm still so weak...... I was counting on you to come and help me...... Thinking of this, my heart crumbled with sadness.

The long wait gradually wore down my patience, and just as I was about to collapse, a bright light shone on me, and before I could react, a serious and deep voice came from the backlight: "Please show your documents." ”