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My name is Li Chao, I am 38 years old, and I am an ordinary office worker. My wife Xiaohong and I met in college, and after graduation, we fell in love and got married, and had a daughter named Li Sisi, who is 10 years old this year. Our family of three lives in an old apartment in the city center, and although we are living on a tight budget, we are very happy.
"Husband, you remember to come back early tonight, we have to celebrate Sisi's birthday together. ”
"Got it, I'll be back on time. ”
I kissed my wife on the cheek, picked up my daughter and spun around, her silver laughter ringing through the room.
"Dad, will you prepare a gift for me?" Sisi's innocent voice always makes my heart flutter.
"That's a must, you're going to get a big surprise tonight!" I assured her with a smile.
When I left home, my heart was filled with joy and anticipation. Who would have thought that this farewell would be the last reunion of our family.
That day, I got home from work on time, but I was stopped by several police officers at the entrance of the community.
"Are you Li Chao? Come with us. ”
Puzzled, I asked them where they were taking me, but I got no answer. Soon, I was taken to the police station.
"Li Chao, at 11 o'clock in the evening three days ago, did you appear near the Red Star Building?" A policeman asked me solemnly.
"Three days ago? no, I was at home that night. Did something happen?" I was very confused.
"Don't play dumb! We've found out that you showed up near the Red Star Mansion at 11 p.m. that night and got into an argument with a man before pushing him down the stairs and causing his death. Are you going to continue to deny it?"
"What? I really don't know what you're talking about! I was at home that night with my wife for my daughter's birthday!" I eagerly explained.
"Don't quibble! The surveillance at the scene of the crime has taken pictures of your face, and your actions have constituted intentional homicide. Looks like I'm going to put you in jail for a while. ”
I slumped in my chair, my mind blank. I distinctly remember that night when I was at home, how could I be at the scene of the crime? I didn't know the deceased at all!
"Comrade policeman, you must have arrested the wrong person! I definitely didn't kill anyone!" I tried my best to explain to the police.
"With surveillance as proof, how long do you want to quibble? I'll put you in the detention center tonight!" The policeman said impatiently.
My explanation was completely ineffective, and I ended up in a detention center. The small, Xiaoice single room became my next "home".
Life in the detention center was very difficult. My fellow inmates were very unfriendly to me, a "murderer", and I could only silently endure their bullying. The prison guards also kept a close watch on me, and I had to pace around the cell every day.
Finally, the day of the trial came. I was hopeful that the judge would be able to tell my innocence.
"Your Excellency, I really didn't kill anyone! I was at home that night for my daughter's birthday, and it was absolutely impossible for me to be at the scene of the crime!" I said excitedly.
"Your justification does not correspond to the facts. We have solid evidence of surveillance. In view of the fact that the facts of your crime are clear and the crime is serious, you are hereby sentenced to 15 years in prison and executed immediately!" The judge handed down the sentence mercilessly.
I sat in the dock and watched in despair as the bailiff carried me out of the courtroom. My life was ruined.
This thought makes me desperate. My fellow inmates also avoided me, and I had to spend my days in silence in the corner.
Day after day, I mechanically repeat the monotony of prison life, hoping for the day when I will be free again.
"Lao Li, you're going to get out soon, right?" An old cellmate asked me.
"Well, there's only one month left. I said.
"Remember to enjoy life when you get out! We'll have to spend the rest of our lives in this place. He sighed.
"I will. As long as you can regain your freedom, anything is fine. I said.
Finally, I left the prison that had robbed me of my youth. Standing outside the prison gates, I breathed deeply in the air I hadn't seen for a long time, and tears welled up in my eyes.
"Sir, who are you looking for?" A neighbor-looking man walked over.
"I'm looking for my family, my wife and children live here. I said anxiously.
"Oh, it was moved away many years ago. I don't know them either. The man said.
I was shocked and desperate. It turned out that my wife had chosen to leave and no longer believed in me and was waiting for me. I couldn't find her and the child anymore.
At this moment, I suddenly realized that I had nothing left. Prison life has cost me my family and my normal social life. Where do I go from here?
I wandered the streets in a daze, hitting walls everywhere. The 15-year gap made me completely unfamiliar with this society, and it was difficult for me to even find a job.
"Sir, you've just been released from prison, aren't you? It's hard to find a job, but keep hope. A kind office worker said to me.
"Thank you, I'll keep trying. I forced a smile.
I tried to find some hope, but in the face of reality, my despair deepened.
"Lao Li, I advise you to stop torturing yourself, it's too difficult to live!" One of my cellmates said to me on the phone, "You'd better cut yourself off!"
I sat quietly on a park bench and looked at the medicine bottle in my hand. Perhaps, death is really liberation.
Just as I was about to end my life, a little girl ran up to me and happily cried, "Daddy!"
I looked up in surprise to see a teenage girl standing in front of me.
"Sisi, is that you?" I asked tremblingly.
"Dad, I've finally found you!" The girl hugged me excitedly.
It turned out that this girl was my daughter Li Sisi, who had grown up.
"Dad, how are you doing?" Sisi looked at me sadly.
"I know, my mom died. Sisi said with red eyes, "But she has always believed that you are innocent, and I have always believed it!"
I couldn't help but burst into tears. In the midst of despair, I finally saw hope.
"Daddy, come home with me. Sisi took my hand.
"Okay, let's go home. I whispered.
Life may be unpredictable, but I know that my daughter will always be there for me. As long as we are together, I have the strength to continue living.
I followed Sisi back to where she lives now. It's a cosy little apartment, and on the wall hangs a picture of her and her mother, who is smiling softly, exactly as I remember.
"Dad, sit down for a while, I'll prepare something for you to eat. Sisi said thoughtfully.
"Okay, thank you. I looked at her gratefully.
Sisi made a few simple dishes, and we sat down and ate slowly.
"Dad, you've worked hard in prison alone all these years. Sisi's eyes glistened with tears.
"I'm fine, Sisi has grown up, and it's not easy. I looked at her distressedly.
"I've always believed that you are innocent. Every year on your birthday, I go to see you alone. ”
"What?" I looked at her in amazement, "Is there a record in prison?"
My heart tightened, it turned out that my daughter had been silently accompanying me.
"Dad, do you remember Mom?" Sisi asked.
"Mom died, so I must find you. She said that no matter what happened, we were all family. ”
I couldn't help but burst into tears. It turned out that my wife believed in me and our family until she died.
"My mother was seriously ill and died. She couldn't come and see you, but she was waiting for you at home. ”
I clenched Sisi's hand, and my heart was full of thoughts. We cried together as we talked about how much we missed our wives.
"Dad, I will take care of you and will help you start over. Sisi wiped away her tears and said bravely.
"Okay, let's start over together. "I hugged my daughter.
I know there's still a long way to go, but I'll never be alone again. I still have Sisi, we can definitely go slowly.
After reuniting with Sisi, I began to adjust to my new life. Sisi helped me find a job as a security guard, although the income is not high, but I can meet the basic needs.
"Dad, how about you look at this house? The rent is not expensive, and it is closer to your company. Sisi asked me with the house information.
"Well, it looks good, so let's leave it at that. I nodded.
So, we moved into a two-bedroom apartment in this complex. It's simple, but it's satisfying for us.
"Dad, I made your favorite fish-flavored shredded pork, try it. Sisi put a few dishes on the table.
"It's so fragrant, we Sisi are getting better at cooking!" I exclaimed.
"That's to make Daddy eat well!" Sisi said with a smile.
I took a bite and couldn't help but cry in my eyes. It really tastes like a wife's cooking.
"What's wrong Dad?" Sisi asked with concern.
"I know that my mother's craft is the best. Sisi also had red circles in her eyes.
We finished the meal in silence, thinking about the gentle woman in our hearts.
As the days passed, I gradually adapted to my new job. My colleagues did not reject me as an old man, and sometimes they would take care of me.
"Uncle Li, it's hard work, drink saliva and rest. A young colleague said to me.
"Thank you, Xiao Wang. I took the water bottle and said gratefully.
The friendliness of my colleagues made me feel warm for a long time. I no longer feel abandoned by this society.
When I come home from work in the evening, Sisi always greets me happily. We cooked together, chatted and spent many cozy evenings.
"Dad, I think let's go for a walk in the countryside, you need to get out and walk more!" There is a day Sisi said.
"Okay, it's been a long time since I've seen the scenery. I readily agreed.
"Dad, let's take a picture as a souvenir!" Sisi said happily.
"Okay, come on, laugh!"
We left this wonderful moment. I know that as long as there is Sisi, there will be infinite hope in my life.