In Beijing in 1993, Li Chengru, an inconspicuous actor, dreamed of becoming a household name. Although his face is not outstanding, his belief and persistence have made him crawl in the entertainment industry. However, fate sometimes bends like a snake, and his dream does not come true. Instead, it was a business investment that unexpectedly brought huge fortune that made him a billionaire overnight.
But wealth does not bring happiness. Li Chengru, carried away by money, abandoned his wife and only son, Li Dahai, who shared his suffering. When Li Dahai was six years old, they were kicked out of their luxurious homes and left to live in a cramped, dilapidated house in Beijing.
Li Dahai's childhood was full of suffering and injustice. He longs for his father's love, but in exchange for indifference and abandonment. However, he was not defeated by fate. His mother, a strong woman, held up the sky for them with her own hands. Li Dahai grew up in adversity and learned to be resilient and self-reliant.
The years passed, and in the blink of an eye, Li Chengru entered his twilight years. His mansion, famous cars, and countless amounts of money did not bring him joy, but instead made him feel more lonely and empty. At the age of sixty, he finally realized his mistake. In a late-night reflection, he suddenly remembered the son he had abandoned.
Early the next morning, Li Chengru drove to Li Dahai's residence, with a million-dollar luxury car and full of apologies. He stood in front of the dilapidated hut, tears falling silently: "Son, dad is wrong, go home." ”
When Li Dahai heard this, complicated emotions surged in his heart. He looked at the father in front of him who had abandoned him, and his heart was full of contradictions. But his mother taught him not only to be strong, but also to be tolerant.
In the end, Li Dahai chose to forgive. He walked out of the dilapidated hut, faced Li Chengru, and said slowly: "Dad, I don't need your luxury car, I just hope we can sit down and talk like ordinary fathers and sons." ”
In front of the dilapidated hut, Li Chengru and Li Dahai sat on the threshold, the sunlight shining dappled on them through the narrow streets. The air was filled with Beijing's characteristic morning freshness, but between them, there was silence and calm not seen in decades.
Li Chengru looked at the mature son in front of him, and a trace of pain and regret flashed in his eyes. He spoke, his voice a little hoarse: "The sea, you must have worked hard all these years." ”
Li Dahai raised his head, looked at his father's once familiar and unfamiliar face, and nodded slowly: "Yes, it's very hard." But my mom taught me how to be strong and independent. ”
Li Chengru's eyes were slightly red, and he sighed deeply: "I missed too much, I... I don't even know what to do as a father. ”
"You know at least now. Li Dahai's voice was calm but full of power, "This is more important than a luxury car." ”
Li Chengru smiled, and a hint of relief flashed in his eyes. "You've grown up, sea, and you're stronger and wiser than I thought. ”
Li Dahai turned his head and looked at the sky in the distance. "Dad, you know what? I've fantasized countless times that you're going to come back. But when you actually appeared in front of me, I realized that I didn't need that fantasy anymore. ”
"Then why are you still willing to forgive me?" asked Li Chengru.
Li Dahai took a deep breath: "Because I don't want past resentment to affect my future." Mom said that tolerance is a strength. ”
The conversation between the two unfolded slowly in the early morning breeze, as if to make up for the lost years. They talked about Li Dahai's childhood, Li Chengru's ups and downs in the business world, and their respective dreams and regrets.
With the passage of time, the relationship between Li Dahai and Li Chengru gradually underwent subtle changes. Although the hurt and alienation of the past were deeply imprinted in their hearts, Li Dahai's tolerance and growth gradually resolved these pains.
In the process of Li Dahai's growth, he went to Li Chengru more than once for help. Once, he approached Li Chengru because he wanted to learn Xi piano, hoping that his father could help buy a piano. However, Li Chengru not only coldly refused, but also became angry with him. This incident deeply hurt Li Dahai and brought their relationship to a freezing point again.
However, when Li Dahai's mother's health deteriorated and she could no longer tolerate the damp and gloomy basement, Li Dahai had to find Li Chengru again. He hoped that his father would help them buy a house. However, Li Chengru humiliated and drove him away again in front of his friends, which made the wound in Li Dahai's heart even deeper.
Despite suffering such a blow, Li Dahai did not give up. His tenacity and hard work allowed him to slowly gain a foothold in life. And Li Chengru, after experiencing the failure of his second marriage, finally realized his lonely situation. He began to re-examine his life and rethink his attitude towards his son.
Driven by this emotion, Li Chengru not only helped Li Dahai and his mother buy a house, but also used his influence in the entertainment industry to help Li Dahai enter the industry. He spared no effort to support his son, hoping to make up for his past mistakes in this way.
With the help of his father, Li Dahai's career gradually took off. His appearance and talent were recognized, and Lee Sung-ru's support became an important factor in his success. In public, they show a harmonious father-son relationship, as if all the contradictions and alienations of the past have disappeared.
The ending of this story is full of reflection and tolerance. Li Dahai not only showed his tenacity and perseverance, but also showed his generosity and magnanimity. He understood Li Chengru's loneliness and helplessness and chose to forgive. Li Chengru, on the other hand, learned to cherish and compensate in his later years.
Although their relationship could not be fully returned to what it used to be, they chose to move forward together, writing a new chapter in their father-son relationship with understanding and tolerance. It's a story of growth, pain, forgiveness, and love, showing the warmest and most complex side of human nature.
(Source: Records & Transmission)