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My name is Li Mei, I am 46 years old, and I have been married to my husband Zhang Qiang for more than 20 years. We have a daughter, Xiaofang, who is 22 years old and in her final year of college.
In the past, our family of three lived in an old house in the old city, although the house was a little old, but it was very warm. My husband and I also have a good relationship, except for some occasional small quarrels, we respect each other like guests and live a very happy life.
But just half a year ago, my husband and I had a big quarrel over Xiaofang's matter, and the quarrel was very loud. I was cooking in the kitchen that day, and my husband was reading the newspaper next to me, when Xiaofang suddenly said, "Mom, I want to go abroad for graduate school." ”
I was very happy when I heard this, and quickly said, "Okay! Studying abroad is very good for your future development, and my mother fully supports you!"
Who knew that her husband Zhang Qiang put down the newspaper and said solemnly: "The cost of studying abroad is so high, isn't it also good to study in China? ”
I immediately replied: "Studying abroad is so common now, Xiaofang is so good, studying abroad is a good opportunity, why are you so conservative?"
"Our family's conditions are limited, and it costs a lot of money to study abroad, so it's okay to study in China for graduate school, but I don't think it's necessary. Zhang Qiang said stubbornly.
"That's Xiaofang's future, we should fully support her, the money can be earned slowly, the opportunity is rare!" I raised my voice, disapproving.
"I just can't say no!" Zhang Qiang also raised his voice and said.
The two of us argued about it, and Xiao Fang was at a loss.
"You're just too conservative and short-sighted!" I couldn't help but say.
"I'm conservative, I'm thinking about my family!" Zhang Qiang also lost his temper.
We quarreled with each other, and in the end we got into a fight, and that night I packed up and ran away from home.
After I left, I lived alone on the other side of the old town, leaving early and returning late to work every day to support myself. At first, I often missed Xiaofang and worried that she Xi would not be used to living alone. I called her a few times, but she hung up. I know she's angry with me, but I also have my problems.
In this way, my husband Zhang Qiang and I separated. Six years have passed, and I live alone in a rented house, working, eating, sleeping, and living a monotonous life. Occasionally, I see a scene of parents picking up their children, and I can't help but think of Xiaofang, she should have graduated by now.
I often toss and turn in the middle of the night and can't sleep, and my mind is full of Xiaofang's smiling face. She was so cute when she was a child, and she always liked to call me "Mommy" after me. Now that six years have passed, what will she become? Will she hate me?
I plucked up the courage and decided to go back to my hometown. Perhaps, I can take this opportunity to see Xiaofang for the last time and apologize to her.
On this day, I came to the familiar street of my hometown and stood in front of the door of our former home. The doorway was overgrown with weeds, and the windows were worn out and devastated. I nervously rang the doorbell, but no one answered.
Just as I was about to leave, Zhang Qiang returned. His hair was much grayer, his face was wrinkled, and he was far from what I remembered.
"Why are you here?" He looked at me with an ugly face.
I said embarrassedly, "I'll come back to see Xiaofang, is she at home?"
"We moved out a long time ago, and I sold the house. Xiaofang went to study in the UK three years ago. Zhang Qiang said coldly.
I was shocked: "What? Xiaofang went to England? How did you agree?"
"She applied to go on her own, and I don't think it hurts to go abroad to see it. ”
"And how is she doing now? Has she come home?" I asked anxiously.
"Had a good life and will come back occasionally. Zhang Qiang said.
I can't believe that Xiaofang has been abroad for three years, and I don't know anything. She's grown up, and I'm missing it all.
"So where do you live now? I want to see Xiaofang, just once. I pleaded.
Zhang Qiang was silent, and then said, "I'll take you to have a look." ”
We came to an upscale community, and Zhang Qiang took me up to the 20th floor. He opened the door, and a cozy little home appeared.
"Dad, you're back!" A girl walked up to us, and I was surprised to find that she was Xiaofang!
"Mom!" Xiao Fang saw me and threw herself into my arms in surprise, "I miss you so much!"
I was so excited that I couldn't speak, so I could only hold her tightly. In the past six years, she has grown a lot taller and become demure and elegant.
"Mom, I'm sorry, it's all my fault. "I couldn't hold back my tears.
Xiaofang comforted me: "Mom, I don't blame you at all, I'm fine, don't blame yourself." ”
"Mom, I'll come back to see you often. Stop blaming yourself and live well. Xiao Fang hugged me and said.
I nodded and watched her leave. This night is enough to comfort my thoughts for six years.
It dawned on me that I shouldn't blame myself for missing out on Xiaofang's growth. She is alive and well and has not been affected too much by my departure. I should not continue to ruin the present and the future because of my wrong choices.
Perhaps, my husband and I can start over as well. Life is a long road, and no one is perfect. But as long as you start cherishing it today, it's still too late.
After Xiaofang left, I plucked up the courage to say to Zhang Qiang: "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have run away from home back then, which caused you and Xiaofang so much pain." ”
Zhang Qiang sighed: "I'm also at fault, I shouldn't be so stubborn." Over the years, I have lived alone, and I have reflected a lot. ”
"How are you doing all these years?" I asked with concern.
"At first, I was very Xi to being alone, and I felt very cold. Zhang Qiang said, "Later, I learned to cook and clean by myself, and I slowly Xi got used to it." ”
I'm sad, Zhang Qiang has lived alone for so many years, and I know that he must be very lonely in his heart.
"I miss you and Xiaofang so much. Zhang Qiang continued, "Every year when Xiaofang comes back and sees her grow up, I think how nice it would be if we didn't quarrel and the family would be together." ”
"I miss you too. I said, "I shouldn't have left, and I shouldn't have been without contact for so many years, I'm sorry." ”
Zhang Qiang looked at me and sighed: "Forget it, no one is perfect, wrong is wrong, and we can't let it ruin the present and the future." ”
I nodded, Zhang Qiang's words were just like what Xiao Fang said.
"Are you going to come back?" Zhang Qiang asked me.
"Fool, home is always open to you. Zhang Qiang interrupted me.
With tears in my eyes, Zhang Qiang came over and hugged me: "Don't cry, everything will be fine." ”
From that day on, I officially moved back to my home with Zhang Qiang. It was a little unpleasant at first, but Xi six years have changed a lot. But Zhang Qiang was very good to me, and we slowly adjusted, trying to make up for the regrets of the past.
I began to learn to cook the dishes that Zhang Qiang liked to eat, and tried to help him share the housework. Zhang Qiang will also communicate with me often, and he will no longer be as stubborn as before.
When I think about the past, I still feel guilty and sad. But I told myself that the important thing is to cherish the present and the future. Life will not be smooth sailing, but as long as we learn Xi tolerance, we will still have time to make up for it.
As the days passed, Zhang Qiang's life and I gradually improved.
One night, we were sitting on the balcony watching the night view, and Zhang Qiang suddenly said: "I saw the news of a wife who died today, leaving his wife alone, and I looked very sad." ”
I nodded: "I saw it too, it's really sad." ”
"It reminds me that when you left, I was actually wrong. Zhang Qiang continued.
I looked at him in amazement.
"I shouldn't be so aggressive, I should understand your thoughts better. Over the years, I have also failed to fulfill my responsibility to take care of the elderly. Zhang Qiang said reproachfully.
"Don't say that, I'm the one who ran away from home back then. I took his hand.
"We all have a responsibility. Zhang Qiang looked at me, "No matter what happens in the future, we can't be separated again." ”
"Hmm!" I nodded heavily, "I'll never leave you and Xiaofang again." ”
"That's good. Zhang Qiang smiled, "No matter what decision is made in the future, we will discuss it." ”
"I promise. I said solemnly.
Since that day, Zhang Qiang and I have been trying to understand each other and take care of each other. We regularly go for walks, go to the movies, and visit the park together, trying to make up for the romance we missed in the past.
We will also be on a regular video with Xiaofang. She is doing her PhD in the UK, and although she is very busy, she always finds time to chat with us. I looked at her happy face and was filled with relief.
"Mom, you and Dad must have worked hard all these years. In a video, Xiaofang suddenly said.
"We were all wrong, but now everything is fine. I said with a smile.
"Yes, as long as we are together, there is no difficulty that we can't get over. Zhang Qiang held my hand and said.
I nodded, thanking life for giving us a chance to start over. On the road of life, no one will have smooth sailing, but as long as we learn Xi tolerance and cherish the present, everything is still in time.
Time flies, and another two years have passed in the blink of an eye. Dr. Xiaofang returned to China after graduation and found a job in a foreign company.
One day, she came to us excitedly: "Dad, Mom, I have good news for you!"
"What's the good news?" I asked with a smile.
"My marriage proposal was successful, and we're ready to get married at the end of the year!" Xiao Fang said happily.
"Great! Mommy is so happy!" I hugged Xiaofang excitedly.
"Congratulations on finding your home. Zhang Qiang also said with a smile.
"You must come to my wedding!" Xiao Fang held my hand.
"Of course, Mom is already thinking about what to prepare. I laughed.
Zhang Qiang also nodded: "We will definitely go all out to support you into a new stage of life." ”
The wedding date is getting closer and closer, and Zhang Qiang and I began to help Xiaofang prepare for the wedding. We went to the site to set up the venue, procure items, and were very busy.
Finally, on a sunny day, Xiaofang walked to the palace in a beautiful wedding dress. Zhang Qiang and I sat in the front row, watching her about to enter a new life, tears of excitement.
After the wedding, Xiaofang changed into simple clothes and ran over to hug us: "Thank you Mom and Dad, you have given me a happy home." ”
"We are all very proud of you. Zhang Qiang said with a smile.
I nodded, a sense of solidity rising in my heart. Our family has gone through so many ups and downs, but we have finally found our own happiness.
On the road of life, it will not be smooth sailing, but as long as we learn to be tolerant and cherish Xi, we will definitely be able to overcome difficulties and usher in a better tomorrow.