In a noisy corner of the city, there is a forgotten world of joy-an old-fashioned playground. Here, time seems to be still, and every amusement facility carries the laughter and memories of generations. Among these facilities, the most inconspicuous but most evocative are the lonely single-person bumper cars.
Single-person bumper cars have no friends fighting side by side, and no sweet snuggle between couples. They wait quietly, as if waiting for the arrival of a lonely soul. Whenever night falls, the gate of the amusement park slowly closes and other facilities are sleeping in the darkness, these single-person bumper cars seem to be given life and embark on silent adventures.
The protagonist of the story is a single-person bumper car numbered 017. It is different from the colorful colors of other bumper cars, but is covered in a dull silver gray, like a veteran who has experienced many vicissitudes. 017 has an unknown secret-it can read people's minds, especially those lonely people who sit on it and temporarily escape the real world.
One weekend night, the playground became empty due to a sudden rainstorm. At this moment, a young man named Lin Qian walked into this paradise baptized by rain. He was wearing a large windbreaker and had an imperceptible sadness on his face. Lin Qian wandered aimlessly and finally arrived at the single-person bumper car area. She was attracted by the unique temperament of 017 and slowly sat in it.
As the starting bell sounded, 017 slowly drove forward. Lin Qian thought this was just an ordinary driving experience, but soon, he realized that something was wrong. The bumper cars began to shuttle through the empty playground, not wandering aimlessly, but seemingly looking for something. Whenever a trace of confusion or desire surged in Lin Qian's heart, 017 would always respond in a subtle way, either accelerating or turning a corner, as if she were having a silent conversation with him.
They passed through the silent dream of the merry-go-round, past the stars under the Ferris wheel, and finally stopped next to a rain-soaked grassland. Here, Lin Qian seemed to hear the voice deep in her heart. It was a desire for freedom and dreams. 017 gently bumped against the edge of the grass, as if encouraging him to take that step bravely and explore the unknown world.
At that moment, Lin Qian understood that this seemingly inconspicuous single-person bumper car was actually a fortuitous encounter in his life. It taught him that even in the loneliest moments, as long as he faced himself bravely, he could always find the way forward. The rain gradually stopped. Lin Qian left the playground with new hope and courage, while 017 continued to wait quietly for the next soul that needed its companionship.
The single-person bumper car, in this forgotten corner, writes wonderful stories about self-discovery and growth. In their own way, they remind every lonely soul that in this world, there is always a beam of light that can illuminate your way forward.
