Animal World, Prologue I
Zoo, Prologue I. Hidden Essays by Cui
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Many times, I am restless in my silence, just like someone unwilling to admit their own stagnant pond. The seconds of quietness are always interrupted by my mind, and a group of creatures constantly appear before my eyes. They are incredibly diverse, some from the desert, some from the grassland, constantly rolling and changing, so spectacular!
Clever at the top, supported by the most adorable and honest bottom. Worker ants are selfless and fearless, working hard every day with a smile. They are so tired that they almost collapse. They laugh so pure! When pests come to eat a small animal, they don't seem to be bothered, and they always smile and silently pray: 'Amitabha, I hope my body can provide endless nourishment for your reproduction. Come on, I don't blame you, I'll just smile and give you a sweet hug, wishing you a magnificent growth and a joyful suckling.'
Wonderful organization, huge, weak, and increasingly intense. Lions, tigers, and leopards dominate the mountain peaks, overlooking all kinds of birds and animals. Their necks are raised high, and a turn of their tongues can create enough thorns for flesh-eating animals. Their whip-like tails swing vigorously, so carefree. Occasionally, there are mock battles, such as lions bumping into tigers' heads or tigers bumping into leopards' butts... It's like a satirical play of lambs being slaughtered, with a voice-over: 'You are all in my bowl.' Tone: Frozen into a tragic situation of tormenting the weak.
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Look at the time, my mind is still there, the creatures are still there, and I am still here. I turn the night into the chaotic day, and this scene cannot be ignored. It's 12:42 AM, well, not in a hurry, there are still several hours of night left. Tomorrow, the sun will rise, and I don't care about it. I'll just sleep in the animal world, and then meet the evening.
