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My name is Chen Amei and I am 61 years old this year. Standing in front of the mirror, I looked at myself in the mirror carefully, my hair was gray, my face was covered with traces of time, but my eyes were still bright.
"Mom, what are you doing?" Son Xiaobao came in from outside the door, "We've been waiting for you for a long time, hurry up!"
"It's coming, it's coming, it's coming. I smiled in response, grabbed my bag and followed.
It's my birthday and the kids say they want to surprise me and wake me up early in the morning and say they're going to take me out to play. I guess they prepared a birthday, but on the surface they still had to pretend not to know, and I was Xi to acting in this play with them.
Xiaobao drove, and my daughter-in-law Xiaohong and I sat in the back. "Mom, happy birthday!" Xiaohong handed over a delicate small gift box, "This is a gift we have prepared, I hope my mother will like it." ”
"Thank you, kid. I smiled and took it, and when I opened it, there was a delicate gold necklace inside, "It's so beautiful, it must be expensive, right?"
"Mom, don't mention money, it's your birthday, we want to make you happy!" Xiaobao said.
I understand the kindness of the children, but I still can't help but remember that their recent economic situation is not very good, Xiaobao has just changed to a new job, the salary has not been raised, Xiaohong's shop business is also average, can buy me such a gift, presumably it is to save enough money for a long time. The thought flashed through me, and I quickly adjusted my mindset and decided to enjoy this rare birthday.
The car quickly arrived at the destination, and it turned out that they took me to a scenic area in the suburbs, where there are lakes, green mountains, and large flower fields.
"Mom, look at these flowers, aren't they beautiful?" Xiaohong happily circled in the sea of flowers, and I was also deeply attracted by this beautiful scenery. Layers of flowers sway gently in the breeze, and a faint fragrance fills the air.
"It's so beautiful! There are so many kinds of flowers here, it's worth the trip to us. I exclaimed.
"Then let's go to the gazebo over there and rest for a while, and I'll take a picture of you!" Xiaobao proposed.
We sat down on a bench in front of the gazebo and Xiaobao took a few pictures for us. Looking at the happy smiling faces of the three of us in the photo, a warmth welled up in my heart.
"Mom, we'll have dinner at the restaurant here later, and then have a cake, it's your birthday!" Xiaohong said mysteriously.
"Okay, I'll listen to your arrangement. I laughed.
"Mom, make three wishes!" Xiaobao urged.
"One is enough, I just want you to be safe and happy. I laughed.
"Mom, you also have to remember to take care of yourself, live every day happily, and don't always care only about us. Xiaohong said, holding my hand.
"Okay, I see, I'll take notice. I nodded.
After eating the cake, we took a walk in the sea of flowers. I took a deep breath of the floral scent and felt incredibly relaxed.
"Mom, look at the windmill over there!" Xiaobao pointed to the old windmill in the distance and said, "Let's go over there and have a look." ”
The windmill slowly turns in the breeze and squeaks. This quiet pace of life makes me feel like time has slowed down.
We walked through the fields, and the family talked and laughed, without the slightest rush when we came. I feel that this moment is so precious, and I hope it can stay longer.
On this day, we had a great time in the scenic area, and we reluctantly left until the evening and returned to the city.
"Mom, did you have fun today?" Xiaohong asked me.
"Very happy!" I smiled and said, "I like hanging out with you guys the most, I feel so much younger." ”
"That's good. Actually, we have one more surprise for you!" Xiaobao said mysteriously.
"What surprise?" I asked curiously.
"You'll know when you get home. Xiaobao smiled and said nothing.
I mentally guessed what it would be, but quickly turned my attention to the scenery on the road. At sunset, the sky is dyed with a faint layer of gold, hazy and dreamy.
When I got home, it was already dark, and the community was brightly lit. As soon as I walked in the door, I saw a large cake and brightly colored balloons on the table.
"Mom, this is our specially customized cake, and it has a photo of the three of us on it!" Xiaohong said excitedly, "We want to give my mother an unforgettable birthday!"
"You guys are the sweetest!" I hugged them with emotion.
"Make a wish, Mom!" Xiaobao said.
I closed my eyes and silently blessed the children in my heart. As I blew out the candle, I secretly wiped my tears.
"Mom, why are you crying?" Xiaohong asked with concern.
"I'm just so happy. I said, "It is the greatest happiness of my life to have such a caring child as yours." ”
"Actually, my mother has already given us so much, and this little thing is nothing. Xiaobao said.
"Yes, our mother raised us to grow up, and we want to be good to our mother, and we should be. Xiaohong echoed.
"Okay, let's not talk about that. I interrupted them, "Today is a happy day, let's enjoy this rare time together!"
"That's right!" They smiled and nodded.
We happily ate cake together and chatted, and the atmosphere was warm and beautiful. The warmth of this moment will remain in my memory forever.
After eating the cake, Xiaobao and Xiaohong began to clean up the table, and I went into the room to rest.
"Mom, you take a rest first, we'll call you when we're done. Xiaohong said.
I nodded, went to the room, took off my shoes and lay down on the bed. Outside the window, the moonlight is clear, and I quietly reminisce about today's bits and pieces.
The surprises prepared for me by the children, our joyful day in the scenic area, and the thoughtfulness and care of the children made me feel extremely happy and satisfied. I know they really want me to be happy.
"Mom, are you asleep?" I don't know how long it took, Xiaohong gently pushed the door in.
"No, it's resting. I sat up and laughed.
"Then let's watch TV together. Little Red pulled me up and walked to the living room.
Xiaobao was already waiting on the sofa, and a variety show was playing on the TV, laughing frequently, and we all laughed happily.
"Mom, did you have fun today?" Xiaobao asked me.
"Very happy!" I said, "I love being with you guys." ”
"That's good. In fact, we have always been worried about whether you will be lonely when you live alone. Xiaohong said.
"You won't be lonely with you. I took her hand and said, "I'm not alone at all, rest assured." ”
"Mom, you have lived alone for so many years, it must be not easy. Xiaobao said.
I nodded and didn't speak. It's true that my life journey is not easy, but I don't want to talk about it with my children, they just live in the moment.
"Mom, if you're lonely, just tell us. Xiaohong said seriously.
"Okay, I see, you don't have to worry. I smiled and comforted them.
We chatted a little more about the house, it was getting late, and it was time for the kids to go home.
"Then let's go back Mom, you rest early. Xiaobao said.
"Be careful on the road. I admonished.
Seeing them leave, I closed the door and was alone in the empty room. Even though I was still laughing during the day, now I was the only one left.
After the children left, I sat alone in my room for a while, and suddenly a sense of loneliness swelled in my heart.
Yes, I'm 61 years old, my children are married, and I'm living alone in this empty house, repeating the same life day after day, and it's really lonely.
"Amei, you are still young, you can find another partner and live a happy old age. I said to myself in the mirror.
I started signing up on dating apps, picked up some of the best photos, edited a bio about myself, and started searching.
At first, I was wary of these strangers, and we just chatted. Later, I started chatting frequently with a man named Xiao Wang. Xiao Wang is 45 years old, tall and handsome, and he says he is in business.
"Amei, I'm really happy to see you. One day, Xiao Wang suddenly said.
"Me too. I laughed.
"I think we're very fateful, do you want to meet?" Xiao Wang said.
I hesitated, then agreed.
After dinner, Xiao Wang took the initiative to take me home. When saying goodbye at the door of the house, he suddenly took my hand: "Amei, I want to be with you." ”
My heart was pounding and my face was flushing.
"You're right, we're not in a hurry. Xiao Wang smiled and let go of my hand, "Let's take our time, have time to chat more, and come out to meet more." ”
I nodded, agreed with him to meet again, and watched him leave.
When I returned to the room, my mind was full of Xiao Wang's appearance. He is so young, handsome, stable and reliable, he is simply the ideal partner I have always dreamed of. This discovery made my heart flutter, and I couldn't help but spin around in the room.
"Ame, I think there's a good chance we'll be together. After the end, Xiao Wang said.
"I think so too. I smiled shyly.
Since then, we've started dating frequently. Xiao Wang was very nice to me, giving me gifts, taking me to high-end restaurants, and accompanying me on weekend trips. The time with him was so sweet and happy.
I thought, maybe this is the love I've always dreamed of. With Xiao Wang, my life shines with dazzling brilliance, and I feel ten years younger!
"Amei, I want to be with you officially, are you willing?" One day, Xiao Wang asked me solemnly.
I nodded excitedly, "I do!"
Since that day, Xiao Wang has been my boyfriend. Like all couples in love, we are inseparable and tired of being together every day.
I started to stop going to my children's house for dinner, and I spent all my free time with Xiao Wang. I felt like I was living in a dream, soaked in blissful love every day.
One day, Xiaohong suddenly came to see me and discovered Xiao Wang's existence. She was very surprised, but also blessed me to find a new love. I happily introduced Xiao Wang to her, thinking to myself that my life was finally complete.