An Duomin's Prose: Libo's Affection.

Author: An Duomin

I will firmly remember your back. The picture is provided by the author.

From the early autumn of Gengzi to Mengdong, I stayed in Guizhou for three months, during which I almost traveled all over Guizhou, truly enjoying the beautiful scenery of "colorful Guizhou", and also deeply enjoying the simple folk customs of "passionate Guizhou" and the deep friendship of "good people in Guizhou".

Guizhou is a major tourist province in China, with many scenic spots and historical sites, strange mountains and strange waters, many ethnic minorities and many "bright spots" in tourism. It has formed its own tourism characteristics and has famous "tourist business cards" throughout the country and the world, such as Fan Jing, Huangguoshu Waterfall, Xijiang Qianhu Miao Village, Zhenyuan Ancient Town, Zhijin Cave and Libo Seven Petals.

People who travel to Guizhou will visit them one by one. I have seen all the land of Guizhou and Guangxi this time. I didn't plan to go to the seven-hole scenic spot in Libo because there are only two bridges in the seven small arches.

However, when we look at the map of Guizhou Province carefully again, we find that Libo also has a world-class geological and cultural heritage: karst landform. It is also worth visiting, not to mention an ancient town.

All right, let's go. Let's leave now.

It was bumpy all the way. It's dusk in Libo, short in winter and early in the night. Let's find a hotel to stay in.

The next morning, I visited the ancient town first.

However, there are many shops on both sides of the street, and one street has "hot pot" snacks. Crossing a square in front of the street, there is a huge sculpture bronze drum symbolizing Dong and Miao, with chandeliers and colorful flags on it. It should be an open-air dance floor. People in the town said that there were regular performances here before the outbreak.

Across the outdoor dance floor, there are still various shops on both sides, and you can just stroll around. So this family goes in and out, and shops generally sell tourism products, except food and drinks. As soon as I wandered, most of the morning passed.

Wandering around, I accidentally saw an inn called "Hidden Corner and Heart", which was elegantly decorated and plain. There are two rows of black and shiny porcelain altars outside the inn, which are arranged neatly in the sun.

Go in and have a look.

Before entering the door, I saw a big red lotus painted on the living room wall, huge and beautiful, meaning Zen, occupying the whole wall. On the other wall, there is an ink painting "Turquoise Map", which is also extraordinary. Thinking, the owner must be different from ordinary people and have certain cultural literacy. He stepped in.

There is no one in the lobby, but there is monitoring. While admiring the paintings on the wall and the furnishings in the room, I heard a "welcome", and a young petite woman came out of it, looking like a proprietress.

She stepped forward and greeted with a smile: "Come, have a cup of tea." Look at a plaid apron around her waist. She was probably busy in the kitchen just now.

I quickly declined and said, "Sorry, look at the pictures on your wall, enjoy them and leave."

"No hurry, have a cup of tea first, don't worry!" As she spoke, she filled the water, lit the fire and made tea.

The host was sincere. He couldn't refuse any more, so he sat down. We should wash our hands before serving cups. The epidemic has made us form good habits. So, I found a faucet to wash my hands, walked out of the store, dried my hands on the open space, and then returned to the lobby and sat down.

"Hello, you are very polite and exquisite." The proprietress praised me-that means don't splash water after washing your hands.

"Your shop is also exquisite, with good calligraphy and painting, good decoration and clean and tidy management. I believe that customers will feel at home. "

"Thank you, lend you a good word. Hello, you have an eye. That lotus flower was painted by a friend in our painter's village. That ink painting "Turquoise Map" was painted by my uncle. He has painted all his life and is a famous painter in our hometown of Sichuan. "

The young proprietress said that he was from Luzhou, Sichuan, and came to Guizhou with his lover to start a business and finally settled in Libo. I have been here for several years and have become a native of Guizhou. She told me with a confident smile.

During my stay in Guizhou, I met lesbians and called them "sisters". I think it is polite and friendly.

"Elder sister, I'm sorry to bother you, but I was attracted by these two pictures in your shop. I want to study. " .

"It's very kind of you. You should be an elder. You should call me uncle. Just call me Swallow. "

"Well, I'll call you Sister Swallow."

Then we chat over tea. She asked me, "Uncle, you like painting, so you can paint, right?" "Oh, you guessed it. I also like painting. " I took a sip of Tieguanyin fragrant tea she poured, and then I said, "This time I came to Guizhou from Shanxi mainly to inspect the local customs, visit strange mountains and strange waters, and accumulate painting materials."

"check? Accumulate? It seems that you are not an ordinary tourist! " She asked me doubtfully and poured me a cup of tea.

"It's tourism, but I don't want to just skim the water. I want to see the mountains, rivers and villages in Guizhou more deeply, seriously and comprehensively."

"Ah, the whole of Guizhou? How long have you been in Guizhou? " She asked me again with some doubts.

"I was in your Guizhou in August." I answered over a cup of tea. "Ah, uncle, almost three months? Always in our Guizhou! " She asked me in surprise and emphasized the word "we". Obviously, she has made Guizhou her home.

"Yes, we have been in Guizhou for more than two months!" I replied: "From east to west, from south to north, I have almost traveled all over our land in Guizhou." I also emphasize the word "we", and Guizhou has become our home.

"Uncle, which tour group did you follow?" "Sister Swallow, I didn't join this group. I walked alone in Guizhou and experienced the magic and beauty of Guizhou. "

"One person!" She stood up in surprise, looked at me with wide eyes and asked, "Uncle, how old are you this year? At this age, family and children can rest assured. "

"This year's Boxer Rebellion, next year's animal year, is the same age as * * * and the country, and it is seventy-one this year."

She stood up quickly, the teapot in her hand trembled and tilted, and the water overflowed.

"I was born a soldier and have a strong body. I have been used to running outside all my life, and my family and children are at ease. "

"Uncle, I can see that you are not an ordinary person." Her eyes were a little moist: "This is a heroic feat! Contemporary Xu Xiake! It's really old and strong! "

My "feat" of walking in Guizhou obviously surprised her and moved her. Then he poured me a cup of tea, and two words popped out of his mouth: "Respectable! Respectable! "

Let's raise our glasses and drink up the hot tea in the cup. Then, she turned to the back room and shouted, "Xiao Liu, come out and see this uncle, Xu Xiake, a hero today!" "

Her husband and innkeeper Xiao Liu, wearing a cooking apron around his waist, greeted me while wiping his hands.

"Hello, uncle, I'm sorry, I have been busy in the kitchen, can't take good care of you. Please forgive me. "

"Thank you, thank you. It would be nice to have the fragrant tea of Sister Swallow. You are busy, you are busy. " Seeing that they are busy, I want to leave.

"I heard the conversation between you two, uncle, you are really interested. I admire you for traveling alone at such an age! " The couple made eye contact and said to me in unison, "You should always sit down here and have lunch. Don't go. " "Let's talk while eating and talk for a while." Seeing that I was leaving, the swallow got up and pulled me to stay.

Thank you for your kindness. I refused again and again, but I couldn't resist the enthusiasm of the couple and had to obey them. Lunch was at the "Hidden Corner Heart" Inn, and three people chatted while eating.

Continue to have tea and chat in the afternoon. During the conversation, we gradually deepened our understanding.

Sister Yanzi and her husband Xiao Liu took a group photo with the author. The picture is provided by the author.

The couple came to Libo from Luzhou, Sichuan, and jointly built their own inn. It is also known that they are non-genetic inheritors of indigenous soy sauce brewing, and the two rows of porcelain jars exposed to the sun outside the house are the brewed soy sauce. The couple are literate and like art, and have made many artist friends in Libo. Speaking of which, I handed them a business card. The couple read the business card, gave me a thumbs-up and praised me. "As soon as we entered the door, we stared at the' turquoise painting' and felt that you were an artist."

"Shame, shame,' home' is not worthy, but I have loved art for most of my life."

"You are old and modest. We know the weight of' Member of China Calligraphers Association', and we also know the weight of' Member of Xiling Seal Society'. There are many artists in Libo, most of whom are our friends. I'll show you then. " Xiao Liu said.

"Stay in Libo for a few more days, and then we will take you out to visit Buyi Village and' Painter Village'." That's what the swallow said.

"Okay, thank you for your enthusiasm. It is good to make more friends with artists and learn from them. "

Sister Swallow lit a sandalwood on the coffee table, which curled up in smoke and smelled fragrant.

Sister Yanzi changed a cup of Pu 'er tea, and we continued to talk over it. I carefully toyed with Wujin glazed floor lamp fired in a wooden kiln and said, "These tea sets in your shop are also very particular, including Jingdezhen porcelain, floor lamp, tooth boat pottery, Yixing pot and Jianshui pottery. Really dazzling. "

"Uncle, for you, we sincerely admire. First, people in their seventies are so old; Second, single-handedly enter the world, not afraid of the hardships of the journey; Third, insist on walking for more than two months, not afraid of hardship and fatigue; Fourth, it is never too old to learn, and the mentality is always young. These are the envy and sighs of our young people. You are a role model for our young people! "

"Where, where, you praise me too much, just because I like your Guizhou so much! You can't finish walking in southern Guizhou and northern Guizhou, and you can't finish painting mountains and rivers. It's fascinating and lingering! "

"In the short time that you entered, we seemed to be old friends and acquaintances for many years. You are our elder, admirable and cordial. " Sister Swallow and Xiao Liu said in unison.

I feel the same way and admire the words and deeds of the young couple. I think the innkeeper is not an ordinary businessman, but a good couple with culture, courtesy, accomplishment and compassion. They have faith, kindness and love. You know, the most precious thing in the world is to have a golden love.

Because there are not many tourists in the inn during the off-season, few people interfere and interrupt when we chat. Besides, they say that the inn mainly attracts tourists through the Internet.

Then, the couple said to me together, "Uncle, come and live with us. We don't charge you any fees. Although the conditions in our family are not very good, we can get together and have a good talk every day. By the way, you can also reduce the cost of your accommodation outside. "

How warm and considerate! How sweet! At that time, it was really kind, sincere and warm for a wild traveler who was wandering outside. Only these few words can move people's hearts and make people cry.

Meeting on the journey is accidental, and strangers are strangers. Treat people with true feelings and warm people with warm words, such as relatives, friends, friends. Suddenly? The huge lotus flowers on the lobby wall of the inn quietly opened, and the unique Zen butterflies danced happily on the lotus core, as if hearing the mysterious music from Tianzhu, and the long tea fragrance and faint sandalwood danced among us ..... At this moment, I suddenly realized the fate of life or did I really have the experience of past lives?

During the chat, I didn't realize that the sky was full of stars and the street lamps were brightly lit. The enthusiastic Stefanie Liu and his wife had to leave me for dinner.

I moved out of the hotel and stayed at the "Tibetan Corner Heart" Inn.

Accompanied by Stefanie Liu and his wife, I went to the Large Seven-hole Bridge Scenic Resort Bridge Scenic Area, saw the Tiansheng Bridge in the cave, watched the scenery, and improvised several songs while recording videos with my mobile phone.

They arranged for me to visit the seven small arched scenic spots with the guests living in the inn. In the evening, the guests will have dinner with us and add drinks. Under the full moon light, everyone was in high spirits and almost got drunk.

The couple drove their own car to accompany me to a Buyi village called Yaogu to visit their old friend and collector Li Baiyi. We had tea there, visited Li's collection, sat around the brazier and chatted. It was almost afternoon.

Chatting around the brazier. The picture is provided by the author.

It will be late when you leave, and then drive to the "painter village". It's a long way. It was getting dark before I entered the village.

Sister Yanzi and her husband Xiao Liu are standing on the stone road in Guizhou village. The picture is provided by the author.

Here is an artistic business card created by Guizhou Province, where more than 30 artists from all over the country have settled in. Xiao Liu parked his car at the edge of the community. The couple of Guangdong leather artists were already waiting in the parking lot, holding delicious ducks wrapped in thick towels, probably afraid of getting cold. After a brief greeting, we went to the oil painter Hu Xiao's studio, which was a reunion place arranged in advance by our mobile phones. Then, a dozen artists gathered one after another.

I know, everyone is here for me. Mr. Liu and Mrs. Liu must have introduced my legendary experience and artistic hobbies to them in advance.

Mr. Liu and Mrs. Liu showed off their talents in the kitchen and had an unusually rich dinner.

Everyone comes from all corners of the country, because of the art department, they all feel at home, like old friends reunited, laughing and unrestrained. When I was eating, I was in high spirits and raised my glasses frequently. The atmosphere was warm. People in the art department are open-minded and cheerful, and they often let go of their feelings and speak freely on such occasions. Occasionally, someone plays the cheerful melody of the violin, which pushes the atmosphere of dinner to a climax.

It's late at night. Let's say goodbye. It was nearly midnight when we got back to the hotel.

Later, a person went to Shuiba Shuizhai (Shuicun) and went to Yaoshan Yaozhai in the afternoon. But I missed the last bus because I was greedy for Yao customs.

It's dark, I'm a stranger in a strange place and feel isolated. In desperation, I had to dial Xiao Liu's mobile phone, only to hear the other party say, "Uncle, don't worry, send a place, I'll send a car to pick you up, and the car will arrive soon." Don't worry. "

Suddenly, warm words warmed an anxious heart. After a while, two discerning car beams illuminated me. Back in the ancient town of Libo, Sister Yanzi has prepared steaming meals, and Xiao Liu also brought a bottle of glutinous rice wine.

"Uncle, it's so late. You were hungry early. Eat while it's hot. "

"Uncle, if you have any difficulties in the future and need help, just give us a call. Just forget it． Don't be an outsider. " The couple took turns to comfort me, and the warm words like family touched the heart of a wanderer who was far away from home.

Later, I went to the world-class geological park and the typical karst landscape Maolan scenic spot alone. This is the main purpose of coming to Libo, and the best program should be left at the end, the finale! In the evening, I still returned to the "hidden corner", and the couple waited for me to cook. Hot rice and hot dishes, we had a good time together, and they asked me from time to time how my harvest was today.

After dinner, I thought I had lived here for enough time, one week! This is the longest stay in Guizhou. I am afraid of dragging them down and affecting their business. I left several times, but I was warmly retained by them. I also said: "Uncle, don't worry, this is your home, just rest assured." Besides, it's the off-season of tourism, and it won't have any impact! "

Kind and touching. But I consciously lived for so long, even though I have caused them a lot of inconvenience, I still insist on leaving.

After a long time, they said, "then stay one more day, uncle, and have a good rest before you go." The tone is firm and can't be refused. The swallow said, "Uncle, you are too tired to run around these days. It's not too late to stay one more day. Let's go, we really can't bear it! "

How can I live up to your enthusiasm! How can you be stubborn if you stay wholeheartedly! Meet by chance and have deep feelings; This fate is not over yet, so let's do it.

"That good, that good. I really don't know how to express my gratitude. There is only one sentence: thank you very much! Thank you very much, then leave early the day after tomorrow. "

I didn't think of anything to report before I left. I decided to repay their kindness with my good pen and ink, write a few words and draw some pictures to send them.

I had another day's rest at the "Hidden Corner, Initial Heart" Inn. In addition to the daily work of the hotel, they accompanied me to drink tea and chat last afternoon, and specially made some passion fruit, oranges and grapes to accompany the tea.

I get up in the morning and finish my breakfast in a hurry. I was about to leave, but I didn't see the swallow. Xiao Liu told me: "She went out early in the morning and went to the supermarket to buy some snacks and dry food for her uncle. She should be back soon. "

Just then, I saw the little swallow riding an electric car with a big plastic bag hanging on the handlebar. Seeing me pulling my suitcase, I suddenly rushed over and hugged me with my arms, crying and saying, "Uncle, you really have to leave. We really can't bear to part!" Before a word was finished, tears ran down her cheeks and onto her skirt.

Xiao Liu's eyes were red, too. He took my hand and said, "Uncle, Guizhou is our home and Libo is our home. You are welcome at any time. I hope you will come again next time! "

"Uncle, no matter where you go, you should report our peace and send us a place every day. We are all thinking about you! " Swallow repeatedly urged.

Xiao Liu handed me the plastic bag and said, "In just a few days, it's like we've been together for many years. You will always be a lonely hero, wandering the world alone. This will and spirit will always inspire us and inspire us, which is an example for us to learn! We admire you for your modesty and low profile. You are like our family, how much you wish we could be together forever. Seriously, we are reluctant to leave! " .

At this time, I will say "thank you, thank you!" " "I can't say a complete sentence.

The three of us held tightly together, and the three of us looked at each other with tears, holding hands for a long time and reluctant to part.

After repeated exhortations and exhortations, I pulled up my suitcase and bid farewell to them and the "secluded corner and initial heart" inn.

Looking back, I saw the couple waving frequently in the sun. The huge lotus flowers on the inn wall behind them and behind them slowly spread out with pure fairy dew. The bright petals are delicate and charming, the pink core vibrates and the fragrance curls. .....

Another "Turquoise Map" is rock-solid, with pine branches sticking out like long arms, and the wind is long and loose. ......

"Sister Swallow, Brother Liu, Libo is our home, and I will come again!" I shouted softly.

My cry echoed in the beautiful karst mountain area, floating on the clear water of seven small arches. .........

-Geng Zi was recorded in Tongzhou Liyuan, Beijing in the middle of winter, and Xin Chouchun was repaired in Haihe River, Tianjin.

About the author: An Duomin, male, from Pingyao, Shanxi, 1949. After five years' experience in industry, agriculture, commerce, education and military, I have traveled all over China by bike.

Before the Cultural Revolution, he was admitted to the provincial key high school Taiyuan Chengcheng Middle School (Taiyuan No.3 Middle School) from Pingyao No.2 Middle School. Later, he joined the North Sea Fleet and retired to work in water conservancy geology. After resuming the college entrance examination in 1978, he was admitted to taiyuan normal University as a Chinese major. Teaching after graduation. Good poems, good books, good paintings, good poems and good articles. Books are fond of seal script, good at painting and colorful, good at printing and small in shape, and poetry loves planning and writing travel notes. His seal cutting works have been selected in the first, second, third, fourth and sixth national seal cutting exhibitions, many national calligraphy seal cutting exhibitions, as well as the seal cutting product evaluation exhibition of Xiling Printing Society and the Sino-Japanese seal cutting exchange exhibition. On 20/0/5, the title of lacquer painting "Flying" was held in Shanxi Provincial Art Museum, and on 20/0/6, the title of "Flying Buddha" was held in the Buddhist holy place of Mount Wutai. Poems about the flight of the Silk Road were published in magazines such as Poems of China and Tang Huai Yuan Yin. Teaching seal cutting in the column "One Seal a Day" of CCTV Painting and Calligraphy Channel 15 (half-monthly talk)

At present, he is a member of Xiling Printing Society, China Calligraphers Association, China Poetry Society, Shanxi Seal Carving Committee, visiting professor of Shanxi Normal University, artistic director of Beijing Classical Impression Company, artistic consultant of Xiaolan Printing Society, Daqing Printing Society, Dongting Printing Society and president of Ancient City Printing Society.

He has published An Duomin Xiaoxingyin, China Seal Carving An Duomin Volume, Xiaoxingyin Boutique Appreciation (co-edited), An Duomin Printing (Tian Fei Painting Collection) and An Duomin Tian Fei Lacquer Painting Art, etc.