I have a pension of 12,000 yuan, I met my first love, asked me about my pension, and I lied about 3,000 yuan!
In the hot summer, Lao Li sat leisurely in the rocking chair in front of his home, basking in the sun while flipping through the pension check in his hand. "Oh, 12,000 yuan, enough for me to squander for a while." Lao Li said happily to himself.
Just as Lao Li was about to get up and enter the house, a familiar figure suddenly broke into his sight - it was his first love when he was young, Xiaohong! I haven't seen it for many years, but Xiaohong is still light and has a moving face. Old Li was excited, and said hello with some restraint.
"Xiaohong, it's really you! How long have we all seen each other, how are you doing?"
"Lao Li, I miss you so much! I've been looking for you all these years, but I didn't expect to meet you here today, it's too coincidental. Little Red had a sweet smile on her face, just like when she was young.
The two talked about the past and couldn't help but evoke memories of youth. At this time, Xiaohong's gaze suddenly fell on the check in Lao Li's hand, and asked curiously: "Lao Li, is this your pension?" How much is it per month?"
Old Li was stunned for a moment, and Zhiwu said: "Oh, this is only 3,000 yuan, not much." In fact, he knew that his pension was as much as 12,000 yuan, but he still hesitated and did not tell the truth.
"What, only 3,000 pieces?" The smile on Xiaohong's face disappeared, becoming a little hesitant and embarrassed.
Old Li's heart moved, looking at the slight changes on Xiaohong's face, he seemed to have guessed something.
Xiaohong hesitated for a long time, and finally opened her mouth to say what was on her mind: "Lao Li, my mother has recently been seriously ill and needs surgery, the conditions at home are not good, and the money is not enough... Can you lend me 3,000 yuan first, and I will pay you back after the operation!"
It turned out that Xiaohong came to him specifically in order to borrow money from Lao Li! Lao Li has mixed tastes in his heart, he understands Xiaohong's difficulties and wants to help his first love, but his retirement life is a little stretched. After hesitation, Lao Li still agreed to Xiaohong's request and withdrew 3,000 yuan from the bank and handed it to her.
Xiaohong's eyes turned red with excitement, and she left in a hurry after repeatedly thanking her. Lao Li looked at her departing back, and a complicated feeling surged in his heart - it turned out that we had all changed, not what we were back then.
Now Xiaohong is no longer the innocent girl in my heart, she has become pragmatic and lonely. And I am no longer the hero in Little Red's heart, just an ordinary old man. We have all become another version of ourselves in the torrent of years.
A month later, Lao Li met Xiaohong again. She happily told Lao Li that her mother's operation was very successful and she had been discharged from the hospital to recuperate at home. Xiaohong shook Lao Li's hand full of gratitude and said, "Lao Li, thanks to your help, I will never forget your kindness!"
Old Li nodded happily, and just as he was about to remind Xiaohong about paying back the money, Xiaohong continued: "By the way, I'm getting married next week!" I found a very nice man who was willing to accept me and my family and we decided to get married. You must come to my wedding!"
The smile on Lao Li's face froze, and he looked at Xiaohong's happy smiling face stunnedly, with indescribable bitterness in his heart. It turned out that Xiaohong had no place in her heart for a long time, she found a new home, and she became a memory of her past.
On the wedding day, Lao Li appeared at the scene wearing a neat suit. He watched Xiaohong slowly walk onto the red carpet with the help of the groom, and a happy smile bloomed on his face. A kind of relief rose in Lao Li's heart - I am not Xiaohong's destination after all, but I am happy for her happiness.
That night, Lao Li sat alone by the river, looking at the swaying moonlight on the water, unable to calm down for a long time. He suddenly realized that he still had undue expectations for Xiaohong, and this relationship should have been precipitated in the years and should not be awakened. He must allow himself to truly let go and no longer be bound by the emotions of the past.
So, Lao Li decided to travel and relax. The vast mountains and the turquoise sea washed his soul. During the journey of freedom, Lao Li gradually realized that he should not be troubled by Xiaohong's changes, loving someone does not mean having her, and helping her to achieve happiness can also be a satisfaction.
Back home, Lao Li received a repayment from Xiaohong. He donated the money to charity and left no cent. Since then, Lao Li has learned to calmly let go and enjoy his own comfortable time.
This story teaches us that we don't have to be calculating in love, and that sincere efforts will eventually reap happiness. We all become new selves over time, and the most important thing to love someone is to be grateful and blessed, not clinging and possessive. Lao Li's experience is sighing, but he finally chose tolerance and relief, which is also worth learning. The most precious thing in love is the surging of youth when it is sprinkled on that person, and the peace and calmness after the years pass.