This was an incredibly long dream. In the dream, there was a male Chinese chemist who knew a female sales representative, and the two had a one-night stand.
The saleswoman accidentally glimpsed one of the chemist’s documents, and it turned out he had discovered a special new DNA combination, which he was preparing to publish in a journal. However, she stole the document and published it before he had the chance.
The chemist was utterly shocked. He had thought this discovery would bring him fame, but the saleswoman not only stole his research, she published it hastily. He was furious, nearly losing his mind.
The saleswoman actually had a boyfriend who was quite decent, but she still went around trying to cozy up to powerful people, always looking for opportunities to climb the social ladder.
This scandal spread within the Chinese community. People began to shun and criticize her, believing she was dishonest, and rumors circulated about her.
Later, we attended a wedding banquet for the daughter of a wealthy family, and the saleswoman deliberately stole an accessory from the bride’s gown. I saw the bride crying when she realized her stockings or shoes—something that was meant to go with her dress—had gone missing, and everyone was busy trying to comfort her. I suspected it was the saleswoman’s doing.
At several other events, I saw her again, always trying to ingratiate herself with people. I even saw her steal other people’s shoes, wanting to claim them as her own. I thought her behavior was really awful.
I also saw Sister June, who had once been an actress. She said she was good at acting and was looking for a way to teach the saleswoman a lesson.
At one point, I found myself at a gathering with a group of Chinese women, all of them discussing how to deal with the saleswoman. I was watching TV with another woman and not part of their discussion. The women were so engaged in their conversation that they blocked the TV, and we shouted, “Hey! We’re trying to watch this show and see how it ends!”
The scene then shifted to my old colleague John and his wife buying a house and inviting us all over for hotpot. John first took me to his old rented apartment to pick up some things, and we walked and talked along the way.
I remember we took a shortcut and walked behind a Cantonese dim sum restaurant, where there were a lot of things piled up, but there was a small gap we planned to squeeze through. However, a man was blocking the way. We told him to go ahead, but he just stood there, saying he couldn’t pass. I told him, “You just need to unlock the latch on the door to get through.” But he refused to move. In the end, I had to open the latch myself so we could pass. I thought to myself, “This is such a simple task, why couldn’t he figure it out?”
John and I then arrived at his new house. The space was large, with a multi-level open design. The levels created a sense of separation, but each space was quite small.
I looked around and noticed the furniture was old. I asked John if he hadn’t bought new furniture for the house. I recalled in the dream that John had once asked me about buying new furniture, but in the end, because his wife had chosen to have custom furniture made, which hadn’t arrived yet, they were still using the old stuff.
At the dining room, many old colleagues were gathered around eating hotpot. I saw someone taking cooked food out of the pot and placing it on plates for everyone to eat. I spotted a lot of meatballs and greedily put quite a few on my own plate.
The chemist and the saleswoman were also there. The chemist’s eyes were red, and his face looked pale and distressed, as if he was on the verge of a breakdown. He was enraged that his research had been stolen and published by the saleswoman, all his hard work taken from him.
During the gathering, we collectively condemned the saleswoman. I said, “Stealing someone’s hard work like that is really unethical.” She seemed somewhat remorseful, and I knew it would be hard for her to remain in our circle.
I started to wonder if there was a way to fix the situation. I asked about the format requirements for submitting files to the journal, and everyone went silent. I noticed the chemist’s report was in landscape format, and I explained that, if I wasn’t mistaken, they required the files to be uploaded in portrait format. This meant the saleswoman’s file would have been cropped and incomplete. I laid out this theory, saying that her submission would likely be rejected because of this error.
It seemed that my explanation made sense to everyone. The chemist suddenly felt a glimmer of hope, and the saleswoman showed more signs of regret.
I also remember seeing the chemical element diagram the chemist had discovered, and I wanted to draw it.
這是一個超長的夢。夢裡有位男性華人化學家，他認識一個女業務，兩人發生了一夜情。
女業務無意瞄到化學家的某份文件，原來他發現了一個新的 DNA 特殊組合，正要準備發表在期刊上，但沒想到這女業務偷走他的文件，提前一步就把它發表出去了。
男化學家非常震驚，本以為從此可聲名遠播。想不到這女業務偷走了他的研究，而且還如此草率發表。化學家十分憤怒，都快要抓狂了。
而這位女業務其實是有男朋友的，人也相當不錯。可是女業務仍是到處去攀權附貴，想要找機會攀上枝頭做鳳凰。
總之這事件在華人圈就傳開來。女業務也開始被大家排擠唾棄，因為大家都覺得她不誠實，也形成耳語。
後來有次我們去參加某個有錢人嫁女兒的喜宴，她也是故意把新娘禮服的配件偷走。我看到那個新娘發現她要搭配禮服的褲襪還是鞋子不見時，新娘一直在哭，大家就忙著在安慰她。那時我就看到那個女業務，想說又是她搞的鬼。
後來好像還有一些場合，我又看到她，到處在跟人示好。我自到她又去偷走人家的鞋子，想要佔為己有。我覺得她很多狀況是很惡劣的。
我還看到 June 師姐。她好像過去是演員，她說她也很會演，要找機會去給這女業務一個教訓。
我來到一個場合，裡面有一群華人太太，她們在討論要如何對付這女業務。我和一位女生在看電視，沒有加入她們的討論。這些女人討論得很激烈，還把電視遮住。我跟這個女生大叫說：「欸！我們正看得很精彩，想要知道這個連續劇的結局。」
然後場景切換到老同事 John 夫妻買了一個房子，邀請大家過去吃火鍋。John 先帶我去他原來租的公寓拿東西，我們走在路上一直講話。
我還記得我們為了抄短路，走到一個廣式飲茶餐廳的後面。那邊堆滿了東西，但有個小縫隙，我們打算跨過去，只是有個男的擋在那裡。我們想說讓他先走，可是他就停在那裡不動，說他無法通過。我跟他說：「你把門拴拉開就可以過來了。」可是他就是不願意動。後來是我把那個門栓弄開才能通過。我心想：「這是很簡單的事情，可是他怎麼自己腦筋卡住了？」
後來我跟 John 來到他的新家。空間很大，多層開放空間的結構，高高低低。我心想這是很有創意的設計，利用層次做出類似隔間的效果，只是每個空間就變得不大。
我環顧四周，都是蠻舊的家具。我問 John 新家沒買新家具嗎？夢裡我覺得 John 好像曾經來找過我要買家具，可是後來因為他太太改選訂製家具，尚未到貨，所以現在還是用以前的舊家具。
來到他們的餐廳，許多老同事聚集正在吃火鍋。我看到有人把煮好的熟食撈出來放在盤子裡，給大家吃。我看到很多丸子，有點貪心，拿了不少在自己的盤子裡。
化學家和女業務也在這裡。化學家兩眼發紅、臉色發青，看起來都要抓狂了。他非常憤怒，因為他的研究發現被這女業務發表公佈，所有努力被她搶走。
聚會上我們集體譴責這女業務，我說妳這樣子剽竊人家的努力很不道德。她看來有些悔意，而且我知道她在我們圈子也很難再混下去。我就在想看看是否還有補救的辦法。
我問起這個發表期刊單位要求檔案上傳的格式，大家就愣住了。我看到化學家報告文件是橫式規格，我解釋說若沒記錯的話，他們要求上傳直式規格。意思是女業務上傳的檔案被裁切掉，就會不完整。反正我就講了一套理論，認為女業務上傳資料不完整，應該就會被退件。
總之，我認為化學家還有機會，可以調整格式後重新上傳。
後來好像大家都覺得我這說法還蠻有道理的。化學家突然覺得燃起一線生機，而這女業務也感到一些悔意。
另外，我還記得看到化學家發現的化學元素圖形，我要把它畫下來。
這個夢具有豐富的象徵意義，它的許多元素顯示對個人或專業關係中的誠信、競爭和未解決的情感的深切關注。以下是一些潛在解釋的細分：
1. 化學家和女業務：
背叛和偷竊的工作：化學家代表奉獻、有條理和勤奮的人。女業務竊取並提前宣布他的發現，可能象徵著你擔心被背叛，或有人從你的努力中不公平地受益。這可能表明你擔心生活中的某人會因你的辛勤工作或想法而受到讚揚，或者可能反映出對不誠實和機會主義的普遍焦慮。
情感衝突：女業務有男友卻背叛了他和化學家，這一事實表明存在著關於忠誠或忠貞的內心衝突。你可能會反思自己的價值觀或人際關係，尤其是在誠實、信任或個人道德方面。
2. 謠言的傳播與迴避：
社區評斷：女業務被社群排擠的想法，可能代表對社會拒絕的恐懼，特別是當一個人被認為不誠實或不道德時。這可能表示你擔心自己的聲譽或社交或專業圈中其他人的聲譽。這也可能反映出對他人不公平評斷的焦慮。
道德兩難：社群對女業務行為的反應凸顯了道德的重要性，特別是在專業環境中。這可能反映了現實生活中的情況，你擔心做正確的事或做出困難的道德決定。
3. 婚禮和被竊的配件：
破壞與嫉妒：女業務在人生重大事件中偷竊新娘的行為，可能象徵著嫉妒或破壞他人幸福或成功的願望。這個夢可能會透露出嫉妒或怨恨的感覺，是針對你或是來自你自己的。你可能會遇到這樣的情況：你感覺到有人試圖破壞你的成功或幸福。
害怕失去：新娘失去的物品，可能代表害怕失去一些重要的東西，例如愛、安全感或歸屬感。
4. 中國女性群體與排斥：
權力動態與控制：華人女性社群中關於如何與女業務打交道的激烈討論，可能反映了在其他人控制的情況下的無能為力或沮喪的感覺。它顯示人們害怕被排斥，害怕不參與決策過程，或感覺被他人掩蓋。
分散重要目標的注意力：團員擋住你看電視的視線的部分，可能表明外部力量或干擾正在阻止你專注於生活中重要的事情。你可能會擔心由於他人的干擾，而忽略自己的個人目標。
5. John 和新房子：
過渡時期與應變：John 的新房子設計新穎，但家具陳舊，可能象徵著你生活中的一個過渡階段，新的機會（房子）感覺受到舊習慣、包袱或思維方式（家具）的限制。這可能表明你正在向前邁進，但過去的一些事情仍然阻礙你完全接受改變。
決策：關於家具和客製化選擇的討論，可能表明需要在現實生活中做出實際的決定——無論是與工作、家庭還是個人事務有關。
6. 火鍋聚會：
公眾支持和判斷：同事聚集在一起分享食物的火鍋場景，代表了社群和共享經驗。然而，化學家在這次活動中的痛苦，反映了背叛帶來的揮之不去的痛苦和憤怒，可能暗示著你生活中尚未解決的問題或持續的緊張。群體對女業務的批判，也表明你可能處於群體動態發揮作用的情況中，有些人受到批評或排斥。
貪婪或過度放縱：你貪婪地吃大量肉丸的行為，可能象徵著過度放縱的感覺或害怕被視為自私。這也可能反映出對錯失機會的擔憂。
7. 化學家的救贖：
希望得到解決：你發現女業務提交的內容可能會因格式錯誤而被拒絕，這表明你對正義的渴望，以及錯誤可以得到糾正的感覺。它反映了一種信念，即錯誤或不公平的情況可以被糾正，而那些做錯事的人可能會面臨後果。
解決問題：夢的這一部分強調了你自己解決問題的能力，並希望你能找到解決生活中困難情況的方法。
8. June 師姐與復仇：
面對衝突：June 師姐想要給女業務一個教訓，這可能代表了你在感到受委屈的情況下，想要報復或解決問題的隱藏願望。這顯示你正在考慮如何處理那些直接或間接背叛或傷害過你的人。
9. 門拴與障礙：
克服心理障礙：當你和 John 面臨一個你可以輕鬆克服的障礙，而你面前的男人卻被困住的場景，可能代表了你生活中的心理或情緒障礙。它表明雖然有些障礙可能看起來令人畏懼，但只要有正確的視角，它們就可以輕鬆解決。你可能正在處理其他人正在苦苦掙扎的情況，但你可以清楚地找到解決方案。
整體主題：
這個夢境似乎圍繞著背叛、正義和解決問題。它反映了對信任、誠信的擔憂，以及對他人利用你的工作或努力的恐懼。它還指出了個人和職業生活中潛在的競爭情緒，以及透過聰明的思維和道德行為解決問題的希望。
1. Redemption and Forgiveness
The chemist, after listening to your suggestion about the formatting error, decides to confront the saleswoman. Instead of anger, he expresses his disappointment in her actions. The saleswoman, overwhelmed by guilt, admits her wrongdoing and begs for forgiveness. The chemist offers her a chance to make amends by helping him co-author a new, more advanced version of the research. They work together, and the paper is eventually published successfully, restoring the chemist's reputation. The saleswoman, now genuinely remorseful, changes her ways and is eventually accepted back into the community. The dream ends with the chemist and the saleswoman toasting their success with the group at the hotpot, a sign of reconciliation.
2. Confrontation and Downfall
At the gathering, after you reveal the potential formatting issue with the journal submission, the chemist becomes empowered and directly confronts the saleswoman in front of everyone. He exposes her theft, and the group turns on her, demanding accountability. The saleswoman tries to defend herself, but no one believes her, and she is completely ostracized. She leaves the gathering in disgrace, and her professional reputation is ruined. The chemist resubmits his research with the correct format, and his groundbreaking discovery brings him the fame and recognition he originally sought. The dream ends with the chemist looking out at a bright future, while the saleswoman fades into obscurity.
3. Mystical Twist
Just as the chemist is about to fall into despair over the stolen research, a mysterious figure appears at the gathering—a wise old woman. She takes the chemist aside and whispers something in his ear. Suddenly, the chemist remembers that he had encrypted the crucial parts of his research in a way only he could decode. Realizing the saleswoman didn’t have the complete data, he calmly informs the journal of the error, and they retract her paper. The dream ends with the chemist unlocking the final piece of his discovery, which not only restores his career but also leads to a groundbreaking advancement in science, something even more significant than what the saleswoman had stolen.
4. A Shift in Power
At the hotpot, just as the chemist is about to confront the saleswoman, the group dynamic shifts. Instead of simply condemning her, the women in the room start discussing the power structures that led to her actions. They delve into the pressures faced by women in competitive environments, discussing how the saleswoman might have felt she had no other choice but to take drastic actions to get ahead. Moved by the conversation, the chemist offers her a chance to redeem herself by working together on a new project. The saleswoman accepts, and through collaboration, they create something even more remarkable. The dream ends on a note of mutual understanding, suggesting that sometimes people’s mistakes stem from larger systemic issues.
5. Karma Comes Full Circle
As the chemist becomes increasingly agitated at the gathering, you notice something strange happening to the saleswoman. Slowly, she starts shrinking—literally. Everyone watches in awe as she gets smaller and smaller, until she’s the size of a doll. The group realizes this is the universe’s way of punishing her for her deceit. She tries to escape, but no one pays attention to her anymore. The chemist, now calm, resumes his work, and his research is restored. The dream ends with the tiny saleswoman scurrying away into the shadows, her ambitions crushed by her own actions.
6. A Peaceful Resolution
After your explanation of the formatting error, the chemist takes a deep breath and decides to let go of his anger. He approaches the saleswoman with calm resolve and tells her that, while her actions were wrong, he won’t hold a grudge. He expresses hope that she will learn from her mistake. The saleswoman is touched by his unexpected kindness and vows to correct her behavior. She contacts the journal, admits her wrongdoing, and withdraws the paper. The dream ends with both the chemist and the saleswoman peacefully parting ways, each having learned something valuable about integrity and forgiveness.
7. The Dream Becomes a Lucid Experience
At the moment you realize the saleswoman's formatting error, you suddenly become aware that you’re in a dream. Realizing this, you take control of the dream's outcome. You manipulate the setting, transforming the gathering into a futuristic laboratory, where the chemist now has access to advanced tools and support. He completes his research in record time, achieving far more than before. You watch as his discovery revolutionizes science, and the saleswoman, now irrelevant to his success, disappears from the dream. The dream ends with you feeling a sense of empowerment, having actively shaped its outcome.
8. An Unresolved Ending
The chemist, still devastated, walks out of the gathering without confronting the saleswoman. The group remains in an uncomfortable silence, unsure how to respond. You notice that despite the saleswoman's regretful expression, she does nothing to make amends. The dream ends on a somber note, with no clear resolution. You’re left with a lingering feeling of dissatisfaction, reflecting the complexity of real-life moral dilemmas where not every situation finds closure.
This dream is rich in symbolism, and its many elements suggest deep concerns about integrity, competition, and unresolved emotions within personal or professional relationships. Here's a breakdown of some potential interpretations:
1. The Chemist and the Saleswoman:
Betrayal and stolen work: The chemist represents someone who is dedicated, methodical, and hardworking. The saleswoman, by stealing and prematurely publishing his discovery, may symbolize your fear of betrayal or someone benefiting from your efforts unfairly. This could point to concerns over someone in your life taking credit for your hard work or ideas, or it could reflect a general anxiety about dishonesty and opportunism.
Emotional conflict: The fact that the saleswoman had a boyfriend yet betrayed both him and the chemist suggests an inner conflict about loyalty or fidelity. You may be reflecting on your own values or relationships, especially regarding honesty, trust, or personal ethics.
2. The Spread of Rumors and Shunning:
Community judgment: The idea of the saleswoman being shunned by the community could represent a fear of social rejection, particularly if one is perceived as dishonest or immoral. It may suggest that you're concerned about your own reputation or the reputation of others in your social or professional circle. This could also reflect anxiety about being unfairly judged by others.
Ethical dilemmas: The community's reaction to the saleswoman's behavior highlights the importance of ethics, particularly in professional settings. This might reflect a real-life situation where you're worried about doing what’s right or making difficult moral decisions.
3. The Wedding and the Stolen Accessories:
Sabotage and envy: The saleswoman’s act of stealing from the bride during a significant life event could symbolize jealousy or a desire to undermine others' happiness or success. The dream might be revealing feelings of envy or resentment, either directed at you or coming from you. You may be dealing with situations where you feel someone is trying to sabotage your success or happiness.
Fear of loss: The bride's missing items could represent fear of losing something important, such as love, security, or a sense of belonging.
4. The Group of Chinese Women and Exclusion:
Power dynamics and control: The intense discussion among the group of Chinese women about how to deal with the saleswoman may reflect feelings of powerlessness or frustration in situations where others are in control. It suggests a fear of exclusion, of not being part of decision-making processes, or feeling overshadowed by others.
Distraction from important goals: The part where the group blocks your view of the TV could indicate that outside forces or distractions are preventing you from focusing on something important in your life. There might be a fear of losing sight of your personal goals due to the interference of others.
5. John and the New House:
Transition and adjustment: John's new house, with its creative design but old furniture, might symbolize a transitional phase in your life where new opportunities (the house) feel constrained by old habits, baggage, or ways of thinking (the furniture). It could suggest that you're moving forward, but something from the past is still holding you back from fully embracing the change.
Decision-making: The discussion about furniture and custom-made choices may indicate a need to make practical decisions in real life—whether related to work, family, or personal matters.
6. The Hotpot Gathering:
Communal support and judgment: The hotpot scene, where colleagues gather to share food, represents community and shared experiences. However, the chemist’s distress at the event reflects lingering pain and anger from betrayal, possibly hinting at unresolved issues or ongoing tension in your life. The collective judgment of the saleswoman also suggests that you might be part of a situation where group dynamics are at play, with some people being criticized or excluded.
Greed or overindulgence: Your act of greedily taking a lot of meatballs may symbolize feelings of overindulgence or the fear of being perceived as selfish. It could also reflect a concern about missing out on opportunities.
7. The Chemist’s Redemption:
Hope for resolution: Your discovery that the saleswoman’s submission might be rejected due to formatting errors suggests a desire for justice and a sense that wrongs can be righted. It reflects a belief that mistakes or unfair situations can be corrected, and that those who do wrong might face consequences.
Problem-solving: This part of the dream highlights your own problem-solving skills and the hope that you can find a way to fix difficult situations in your life.
8. Sister June and Revenge:
Confronting conflict: Sister June’s desire to teach the saleswoman a lesson might represent your own hidden desire for retribution or resolution in situations where you feel wronged. It suggests that you’re contemplating how to deal with those who have betrayed or hurt you, either directly or indirectly.
9. The Latch and the Obstacle:
Overcoming mental blocks: The scene where you and John face an obstacle that you easily overcome, while the man in front of you is stuck, could represent mental or emotional blocks in your life. It suggests that while some obstacles may seem daunting, with the right perspective, they can be easily dealt with. You may be dealing with a situation where someone else is struggling, but you have the clarity to find a solution.
Overall Theme:
This dream seems to revolve around betrayal, justice, and problem-solving. It reflects concerns about trust, integrity, and the fear of others taking advantage of your work or efforts. It also points to underlying feelings of competition, both in personal and professional life, as well as the hope that things can be resolved through clever thinking and ethical behavior.