I dreamed that my youngest brother Adolf had just bought a small apartment, and my older brother Ivan and I went over to help him organize it.
Needing to use the restroom, I found it wasn't indoors; I had to pass through a public corridor to reach the bathroom and shower.
I noticed neighbors carrying water, passing through Adolf's private balcony and continuously splashing water, making the balcony wet. I felt unhappy about this.
I wondered why the neighbors were trespassing into someone's home. They explained that the house's layout was poorly designed, causing them significant inconvenience. Passing through our balcony was a shortcut they had to take several times a day out of necessity.
Examining the layout, I found the developer's planning despicable. Such chaotic construction made living there very inconvenient for residents. People had worked hard to save money to buy a house, only to end up with a poorly designed and flawed one.
Neighbors mentioned Ivan was a school principal but had banned the school from telling the story of 'Little Red Riding Hood' I found this somewhat puzzling and confusing.
Returning to Adolf's home, I noticed several classical Chinese paintings hanging on the walls.
I told Adolf it was a bit of a shame about his decoration choices, as the high ceiling allowed for a main light fixture. However, it was fortunate that the previous owner had installed a small French pendant lamp above the bed, although it was hung a bit low, affecting its visual impact.
On the left side of the bed hung a classical Chinese painting of a beautiful woman on the wall. Another Chinese painting adorned the wall above the desk area on the left side. A Chinese calligraphy and painting hung on the left wall.
Remembering we had a calligraphy artwork that combined meaningful text with beautiful calligraphy, Adolf asked why he wasn't aware of it. I suggested it might be among the items we were sorting, and asked him to look for it while tidying up.
I noticed $2000 on the floor and reminded Ivan, 'Don't forget your $2000!'
The incident with 'Little Red Riding Hood' came to mind, and I asked Ivan why he banned the story from being told at school. He explained that in the story, the big bad wolf puts his hand on Little Red Riding Hood's shoulder, suggesting potential sexual harassment. He felt the story was inappropriate for young children.
夢見 (已過世) 小弟 Adolf 剛買了一間小公寓，我和大弟 Ivan 一起到他家去幫忙整理新屋。
我想上廁所，發現不在室內，我得經過一個公共廊道，才能到洗手間和浴室。
看到鄰居們扛著水，紛紛從 Adolf 家的私人陽台經過，而且不斷潑水出來，弄得陽台溼答答。
我不悅，想說鄰居們怎麼私闖民宅呢？鄰居們表示房子動線設計不佳，他們也感到痛苦萬分。從我們陽台經過是個捷徑，每天都得來來回幾趟，也是萬不得已。
我看了看格局規劃，覺得這建商實在可惡。這樣亂蓋一通，讓住戶都非常不便。大家好不容易存錢買了房子，結果竟是買到這種設計不佳的不良房。
鄰居們提起 Ivan 是學校校長，但他禁止學校講「小紅帽與大野狼」的故事。我覺得有點納悶與不解。
我回到 Adolf 家，看到牆上掛了好幾幅中式的古典畫作。
我跟 Adolf 說他這裝潢有些可惜，明明是挑高的格局，其實可以搭配一盞主燈。不過還好前屋主在臥室上方有安裝一盞法式小吊燈，算是有點到位，只是安裝有點低，視覺效果不夠好。
床頭左側掛了一幅中式古典美女畫。左側的書桌區牆上也有另一幅中式畫作。左側牆上掛了一幅書法水墨畫。
我說記得我們有一幅書法字畫，文字既有意義，書法字跡又美。Adolf 問我他怎麼不知有這書法字畫。我跟他說應該就在這一堆物品內，請他一邊整理，一邊找找看。
我看到地上有 $2000。我提醒 Ivan「你的 $2000 要記得拿喔！」
我想起「小紅帽與大野狼」的事。我問 Ivan 為何他禁止學校講這故事？他說故事中大野狼把手搭在小紅帽的肩膀上，有性騷擾的嫌疑。他覺得這個故事不適合講給小朋友聽。
Ending 1 - Finding a Solution
Together with your brothers, you brainstorm ideas to improve the apartment complex's layout and address the residents' concerns. This collaboration leads to a plan that not only resolves the issues but also strengthens the sense of community among the neighbors.
Ending 2 - A Positive Outcome
While tidying up, you come across the meaningful calligraphy artwork you mentioned earlier. This discovery brings joy and strengthens the bond between you and your brothers, symbolizing the value of shared family experiences and memories.
Ending 3 - A Change of Perspective
As you listen to Ivan's explanation for banning 'Little Red Riding Hood,' you begin to understand his reasoning and appreciate his efforts to protect the students. This shift in perspective reflects the importance of open communication and understanding in addressing disagreements.
Ending 4 - An Unexpected Discovery
While examining the Chinese paintings in Adolf's home, you find a hidden detail in one of them that reveals a connection to your family's history. This discovery sparks a conversation about your shared heritage, bringing you closer together and fostering a deeper appreciation for your cultural roots.
Ending 5 - A Commitment to Improvement
Inspired by the challenges faced by the residents, you and your brothers decide to actively participate in the community and work together with the developer to address the issues and prevent similar problems from happening in the future.
Each of these alternative endings offers a different resolution to the dream's themes, focusing on aspects such as problem-solving, family bonding, understanding, self-discovery, and community engagement.
Your dream touches on several themes, including family support, personal boundaries, responsibility, and the impact of decisions on others.
Helping your youngest brother Adolf organize his new apartment signifies your willingness to provide support and guidance to family members during transitions or new beginnings.
The inconvenient and intrusive layout of the apartment complex represents a violation of personal boundaries and the need to find a balance between individual needs and the needs of the community. Your unhappiness with the situation signifies your strong sense of fairness and desire for respect in personal spaces.
Your neighbors' explanation about the poor design causing inconvenience highlights the consequences of irresponsible decision-making and the importance of considering the impact of choices on others.
The mention of Ivan being a school principal and banning 'Little Red Riding Hood' suggests a theme of authority and the challenge of balancing personal beliefs with societal expectations. Your confusion indicates a need to understand the motives behind decisions and the potential consequences they might have.
The presence of classical Chinese paintings in Adolf's home symbolizes the importance of cultural identity and traditions. Your opinions on the artwork suggest your appreciation for aesthetics and attention to detail in creating a harmonious living environment.
Finding the $2000 on the floor and reminding Ivan not to forget it represents your thoughtfulness and attentiveness to practical matters.
Finally, Ivan's explanation of his decision to ban the story reveals his consideration of moral implications and the potential impact of certain narratives on children's development.
Overall, the dream presents various aspects of interpersonal dynamics and the challenges of making decisions that impact others while navigating personal boundaries and cultural values.