On this day, I was about to enjoy a quiet weekend afternoon when I suddenly received a phone call that made me stunned.
She told me that she and her father, Liu Chunjiang, were going to visit me. Scattered thoughts were rolling in my mind, how could I have forgotten this memory.
Liu Chunjiang is a man I once loved deeply, and he is also my former rival. Liu Chunjiang loves the eldest son of the Liu family, my husband Liu Rende.
I've been a junior for 30 years. In addition to feeling sorry for his son, Liu Chunjiang disliked me in every way. In the end, unfortunately, we came together.
But now, I'm 59 years old, and I'm happy. I'm living the life I've always wanted, and I've long since adapted to living alone without children.
Liu Chunjiang and Liu Yuping soon came to my home. As soon as Liu Chunjiang saw me, he quickly ran forward and grabbed my hand.
"Dad, look, why is my sister so beautiful!" Liu Yuping also walked over, showing a sunny smile.
"Hey, Dad, you said that this time, will Xiaoting be angry? After all, we have only come to see her once in so many years. Liu Chunjiang whispered to Liu Yuping.
I listened to it in my ears and couldn't help but feel a shock in my heart. It's something I didn't expect, something I once thought couldn't happen in my lifetime.
How do I deal with this?
"Liu Yuping, how are you doing?, how are you doing in college?" I tried to keep my voice calm, trying not to be swayed by emotions.
Just as I was hesitating, there was a sudden knock on the door. When I walked to the door, it turned out to be my old neighbor, Uncle Wang.
He said, "Oh my God, I came to bring you some of my fish farming experience today, you must listen to it carefully." You certainly haven't had time to take care of these small tasks lately, so since I'm idle, I'm going to help you.
Hearing Uncle Wang's voice, I seemed to see a glimmer of light. There will always be some sudden problems in life, but there will always be some positive people who will appear at critical moments.
"Uncle Wang, thank you for coming to see me, it's great that you're here. I excitedly held Uncle Wang's hand, tears of gratitude in my eyes.
Uncle Wang saw Liu Chunjiang and Liu Yuping, and said with a smile: "Your family has a distinguished guest, and I am also uninvited."
Liu Chunjiang and Liu Yuping looked at each other, seemingly a little embarrassed. But for me, the arrival of Uncle Wang gave me a little respite.
"Eat something, I stewed chicken soup, I'll give you some. As I spoke, I began to get busy getting ready. I hope that through my performance, I will let Liu Chunjiang and Liu Yuping know that even if they come to my life again, I can face it calmly.
This reunion is destined to be an accident. And my heart seems to be churning and falling because of this.
Liu Chunjiang and Liu Yuping stayed at my house for a few days, and this time was full of challenges for me. They all seem to be trying to make up for their previous regrets.
I try to remain calm and peaceful, because I know that it will take time to resolve past conflicts.
I didn't pursue it, but this incident stirred up quite a bit in my heart. Liu Yuping seems to be filial, but she is actually full of resentment towards me in her heart.
Looking at the closed door of their bedroom, I suddenly felt that this home had become strange and awkward. The arrival of Liu Chunjiang made me face the pain and unbearable again, and Liu Yuping's attitude made me feel her hypocrisy and insincerity.
At this moment, Uncle Wang appeared at my door again.
"Little God, I made you a bowl of Qingbu Liang today, you can taste it, it's good for your body. "Uncle Wang handed me a small bowl of exquisite Qingbuliang in his hand.
I took it and was very moved. Uncle Wang didn't know about the family, he really cared about me.
"Uncle Wang, thank you for your concern, I'm very happy. I said to Uncle Wang gratefully.
And just then, my phone rang. It was my cousin who called, and she told me that something was going on at home and that she wanted me to go back.
Back at home, I saw a young girl with tears in her eyes. It turned out that she was a distant relative of mine, and she rushed to me alone to ask for help because of a dispute over family trivialities.
Back home, I suddenly felt that maybe I wasn't isolated. Although there are many conflicts in the family, there are also equally heavy family affection and concerns.
Perhaps, I should see the other side of the problem, face the current predicament, and find more love and care. This troubled time has taught me to look at the contradictions and misfortunes in my life more calmly.
When they were busy in the kitchen, they suddenly heard the quarrel between Liu Yuping and Liu Chunjiang. I stopped what I was doing and couldn't help but frown.
"How can you treat her like this?!" Liu Yuping's voice was filled with anger and grievance.
"There's a lot you don't know! Don't take matters into your own hands. Liu Chunjiang's voice was a little hoarse.
I couldn't help but feel nervous, why should I have such a quarrel? Liu Chunjiang and Liu Yuping brought this kind of emotion into my life, and this was really what I didn't want.
I put down the spatula in my hand and walked to the living room. Liu Yuping was standing there, tears still rolling in her eyes. Liu Chunjiang, on the other hand, frowned, as if he was thinking about how to explain it.
"What's the matter? why are you arguing?" I tried to maintain a calm tone, but the doubts and uneasiness in my heart could not be concealed.
"Xiaoting, actually, we have something to tell you. Liu Chunjiang's voice revealed a hint of embarrassment.
"Yes, sister, in fact, something has happened recently, and we are here to apologize. Liu Yuping's voice was still a little choked.
Their words made me stunned on the spot. Could it be that they are going to say something again? This reunion has already made me feel flustered, and now it has added an unknown contradiction.
"Actually, we came this time because my dad was sick recently. Liu Yuping's words shocked me.
"Yes, I've been a little unwell lately, kid, you have to take care of yourself. Liu Chunjiang's voice revealed a hint of helplessness.
I looked at them in amazement, filled with contradictions. Liu Chunjiang, the man who once made me sad, appeared in my life again.
"I see, you sit down first, I'll pour you a glass of water. "I tried to stay as calm as possible and deal with the sudden situation.
Quietly pouring water in the living room, I leaned against the wall with a lot of thoughts in my mind. This reunion, but the denial caught me off guard.
Looking at the table full of delicious food, I couldn't help but feel a little guilty. All these years, I've been running away from my innermost struggles.
"Xiaoting, I see that you have been doing very well over the years. Liu Chunjiang picked up his glass and said with a little sarcasm.
I immediately felt the sarcasm and resentment in his words. I know that the pain in Liu Chunjiang's heart, no matter how much he hides it, has never really disappeared.
"Yes, I'm alive and well. I'm Xi to living alone. I tried to avoid the important and responded.
Liu Yuping observed our expressions and suddenly said, "Sister, you really had a hard time in those years, right? Dad often mentions you to me."
I nodded silently, tears rolling in my eyes. I really have borne all the hardships and tribulations on my own over the years.
Uncle Wang has been silently observing from the sidelines, and he saw that the atmosphere of the guests was a little dignified, so he changed the topic and said: "The goldfish that my uncle has raised recently, the color is getting more and more vivid, Xiaotian, if you are free, let's take a look."
At this time, a member of the Liu family came in in a hurry, with a panicked face. He whispered some news to Liu Chunjiang, Liu Chunjiang's face changed, he hurriedly stood up, and said to Liu Yuping: "Yuping, there are some things at home, Dad will go first, you and Xiaoting have a good chat."
Looking at the back of Liu Chunjiang leaving, a trace of ominous premonition surged in his heart. I know that the contradictions of the Liu family can never be easily quelled.
This reunion once again plunged my heart into endless contradictions. Today, I am no longer the junior I used to be, but a person who has long been Xi to loneliness.
Next, how should I face the departure of Liu Chunjiang and Liu Yuping, and what kind of turmoil do I have in my heart?
The meal was not pleasant. Uncle Wang was ashamed to tell Liu Chunjiang a lot about his fish farming experience, but Liu Chunjiang remained silent, and seemed not interested in Uncle Wang's words.
The atmosphere at the table was awkward, and I tried to keep my smile on my face, but my heart was full of contradictions and doubts.
Liu Yuping frowned slightly, and seemed to be a little surprised, she looked at me, and there was a hint of hesitation in her bright eyes.
I stared into Liu Chunjiang's gaze, although there was too much past between him and me, but at this moment, his eyes staring at me were full of a kind of expectation and honesty, which made me a little unguarded.
I nodded, and Liu Chunjiang walked to the living room on the side, and I followed. He seemed to have a lot to say to me, and there was a subtle hint of worry hidden in his tightly knit brows.
On the sofa in the living room, I first broke the silence: "Chunjiang, do you have anything to do with me?"
Liu Chunjiang looked a little at a loss, he looked around for a while, and then said in a deep voice: "Xiaoting, after so many years, I have always felt sorry for you.
My mood froze instantly. I was caught off guard by this sentence, and after thinking about it, I asked, "Why are you talking about this all of a sudden?"
"Because I always thought that my son's marriage to you was caused by me. I was too ruthless back then, I'm sorry for you.
"After all these years, does it make sense for you to say this now?" I said in a cold tone.
This unexpected reunion brought about deep entanglements and struggles in my heart. Can all these years of perseverance be resolved by a duplicitous "apology" at this moment? This reunion has made my heart fluctuate and my heart is in turmoil.
This reunion brought with me deep entanglements and struggles. Can all these years of perseverance be resolved by a duplicitous "apology" at this moment? This reunion made my heart fluctuate.