I left the workplace where I had been for two years and set off on the road home.Upon returning,I searched for a photo from two years ago,taken at a travel destination.In the photo,my eyes were still pure and bright.I thought that if I went back to that place again,I would definitely find what I was looking for!
I began to pack my luggage,preparing for a journey filled with hope.Oh,and the most important thing—the hairpin.I placed the hairpin in the safest spot in my suitcase.Ready to go,I set off!
"Peanuts,beer,and mixed congee!Who wants to buy?"This is a common sales pitch on the train."Hello,sir,could you please lift your foot?"At that moment,a voice that was both familiar and strange rang in my ear.I looked up and saw Jeni,a childhood friend I had played with ten years ago."Hey!It's fate running into you here.What have you been up to?Let's sit down and chat..."
I had a long conversation with my old friend Jeni.Ding-ding-ding,the announcement came for passengers heading to Huadu City to prepare for arrival.The train's PA system announced our upcoming stop."Oh,Jeni,we've been talking for so long,and we're about to arrive.""Yes,time flies when we're together.Are you also getting off at Huadu City?""Yes,that's great!Let's quickly leave this crowded place and find a nearby tavern to chat!"
"Hello,what drinks would you two like?""I'll have a Time Traveler's cocktail,please!""Same for me,thank you.""Alright,please wait a moment."
Five minutes later—thud,"Your drinks are ready.Here you go.Would you like anything else?""No,that's all,thank you!"
Sip—mm—still the old taste,Jeni,you try."Not bad,hmm?I still want to ask you,what brings you to Huadu City?""To find an acquaintance,someone from a dream.""An acquaintance from a dream?"Jeni looked at me with confusion."Yes,someone from a dream,with green eyes and golden soft hair..."I began to indulge in this fantasy."Hey,stop daydreaming.How can you find someone from a dream?"Jeni waved his hand in front of my eyes,trying to wake me up,but I was very clear in my heart that this was not a fantasy but my longing for that person."Jeni,you don't understand!She's not just in my dreams,she's also engraved in my heart,so I must find her."Jeni began to believe in my intuition."So,what do you think the next step should be?""I think...um...I should..."Suddenly,I felt I couldn't articulate my plan."Hmm?Do you want to search aimlessly?"Jeni's words woke me up!"What should I do then?I'd like to hear your advice.""Firstly,the woman has green eyes and blond hair,so we can determine she's from the north,right?I think you should look for her in northern cities.""Jeni,you make sense,and I agree with your perspective!I'll set off for northern cities tomorrow.""Hold on,I haven't finished—let me ask you a few questions first.""Go ahead,Jeni.""Do you remember what she was wearing?""Yes,she was dressed in ethnic clothing adorned with silver decorations.""Did she reveal her accent to you?""No,she didn't speak.I only remember she liked a hairpin in my hand.""A hairpin?Yes,a hairpin.Can I see that hairpin?""Sure."Immediately,I carefully took out the hairpin from my suitcase.Jeni eagerly took it and said,"Wow,what a beautiful piece of craftsmanship!"Jeni gently stroked the hairpin and said to me.
"Wait,the woman in your dream is from Guizhou."Jeni said to me with certainty."Guizhou?Isn't that a place with beautiful mountains and rivers?""Yes,that's right.I heard that there's a custom there where every woman needs a hairpin from her partner to be with him when looking for a partner,on the condition that the woman cannot actively ask or remind the man to give her a hairpin.Otherwise,it would break their local custom!""Oh,I see.""Then could the woman in your dream be related to what you've told me?""I hope so,that way you can use this clue to find the person in your dream more quickly."Jeni patted my shoulder and said."I seem to understand something now."
"Ah!It's getting late,we should head back to the hotel and rest,Jeni."