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My name is Shen Wu, an ordinary Beijing boy, and I was fortunate enough to be sent on a business trip to Taiwan because the company was working with a project in Taiwan.
During my time in Taiwan, I met a gentle and lovely girl, Jingjing, I like this kind of cute-sounding Taiwanese very much, and every time she is coquettish, I am overjoyed.
Later, she married from Taiwan to my hometown, we had children, and after living in my hometown for many years, Jingjing went back to Taiwan, but she cried and said that she never wanted to go back to Taiwan again.
【1】
Taiwan is really very different from the mainland, I remember thinking that I came to Taiwan on a business trip, and my first feeling was that the air here was more humid than I expected.
Taiwanese people always like to add a tail sound when they speak, which sounds cute, and that day I walked into a small restaurant that looked like a local character by myself.
"Sir, what do you order?" The waitress was a young Taiwanese girl, her voice was gentle and coquettish, with a unique Taiwanese charm.
I was a little cramped, flipped through the menu, and casually asked, "Do you have any specialties here?"
She smiled and introduced a few dishes, I ordered a few that looked good, and during the meal, I caught a glimpse of her busy from time to time, always smiling kindly whenever she passed by my table.
After the meal, I plucked up the courage to talk to her: "Your food here is really good, I am not familiar with it for the first time in Taiwan." ”
She stopped what she was doing and started talking to me, her name is Jingjing, she is a part-time waitress here, and she usually attends a university. We had a great chat, and she told me that if I didn't understand something, I could send her a message.
When I left the restaurant, I plucked up the courage to invite her to the night market on the weekend, but she readily agreed.
On the weekends, Jingjing and I strolled through the lively night market, the street lights flickered, the smell of the food stalls wafted through our noses, we tried a variety of snacks, and she also introduced me to a lot of Taiwan's unique culture.
Jingjing is not only gentle, but also very good at taking care of people, every little action of hers, every coquettish word, makes my heart move.
As the end of the business trip approached, I realized that I had fallen in love with Jingjing, and the night before I left, I invited her to take a walk by the sea.
The moonlight shone on the sea, and I mustered up the courage to say to her, "Jingjing, I'm going back to Beijing, but I hope we can keep in touch." ”
She was silent for a moment, then smiled and nodded.
After returning to Beijing, we kept in touch through the phone and the Internet, and every time I heard her voice and saw her news, I felt great happiness, although we were thousands of miles apart, I could feel her warmth.
I started working harder just so that I could see her again sooner rather than later, and in the dead of night, I imagined seeing her again.
After a few months of long-distance relationship, I finally mustered up the courage to invite Jingjing to Beijing, and she excitedly agreed, and I began to plan our day in Beijing.
On the day she arrived in Beijing, I stood at the exit of the airport, full of anticipation and nervousness, and my heart raced when she appeared in my sight.
"Jingjing, welcome to Beijing!" I smiled and held out my hand to her.
【2】
She took my hand with a smile, her eyes flashing with curiosity and excitement: "Shen Wu, I have finally come to your city. ”
In the next few days, I took her on a tour of Beijing, and we walked together under the promenade of the Forbidden City, strolling along the lakeside of the Summer Palace, enjoying the tranquility and beauty.
"Shen Wu, Beijing is really beautiful, different from what I imagined. She sighed.
I was secretly happy and hoped that she would fall in love with the city.
We also tasted all kinds of Beijing food, from roast duck to bean juice, everything made Jingjing full of praise, and I watched her eat with relish, and I felt an indescribable satisfaction in my heart.
One night, we sat by the lake in Beihai Park, with a gentle breeze and ripples on the surface of the lake.
I took a deep breath and plucked up the courage to say to her, "Jingjing, in the past few months, I have found that I really like you, and I want us to be together." ”
She looked at me, tears flashing in her eyes, and whispered, "Shen Wu, me too, I am willing to be with you." ”
At that moment, my heart felt as if it was about to fly. We hugged each other tightly and made a promise of love under the night sky of Beijing.
In the days that followed, Jingjing decided to stay in Beijing for development, and she was curious about life in Beijing, especially the popularity and convenience of mobile payment.
"In Taiwan, we all use cash a lot. She said in surprise.
I took her to experience life in Beijing, from supermarkets to restaurants, from buses to subways, and she was amazed by every easy QR code payment.
"Shen Wu, life in Beijing is really convenient, and I am starting to like it here. She smiled and leaned on my shoulder.
I looked at her with gratitude and happiness in my heart, and I knew that my life was a better place because of her arrival.
That day, Jingjing and I were sitting in a small café in Beijing, and I said nervously and expectantly, "Jingjing, I think we can consider getting married." ”
Jingjing gently played with the coffee cup and said with some apprehension: "Shen Wu, I also have this idea, but my parents may be worried that I will marry so far away. ”
I understood her concerns, so I suggested, "Why don't you let your parents come to Beijing to see it?" ”
【3】
A few weeks later, Jingjing's parents arrived in Beijing from Taiwan, and I knew it would not be easy to reassure them.
We took them on a tour of Beijing's sights, from the Great Wall to the Forbidden City, and I did my best to show the city's history and culture.
Jingjing's father, a serious man, said to me, "Shen Wu, we are not only worried about cultural differences, but also about whether your life can be stable. ”
I replied sincerely: "Uncle, I will work hard to ensure that our life is stable, I also bought an apartment, the environment is good, please believe that I can give Jingjing a good life." ”
After a few days of Beijing trip, they were gradually moved by the prosperity here, and Jingjing's mother said to me as she left: "Shen Wu, we have seen the beauty of Beijing, and we believe that you can take good care of our daughter." ”
With their consent, Jingjing and I got married in Beijing, and with the blessings of friends and family, we entered the palace of marriage hand in hand.
Over time, my career got back on track, I grew from an ordinary employee to a manager of the company, my income increased significantly, and we moved from a rental house to a spacious and bright apartment.
Within a few years, we welcomed a son and two daughters, and the arrival of the children brought infinite joy to our lives, but at the same time, it also brought a lot of pressure.
I often worked overtime late into the night, while Jingjing was at home taking care of her three children, and sometimes I felt guilty when I looked at her tired figure.
"Jingjing, you've worked hard, I'll ask a nanny to help. I whispered to her.
She smiled and shook her head: "It's okay, I can handle it, as long as we're together, it's the best." ”
Even with busy lives, we try to maintain our love and support for each other, and every weekend, we take the kids out to play and enjoy family time.
I watched the children play happily, Jingjing's gentle eyes, and a deep sense of satisfaction welled up in my heart, although life is not easy, but with the company of my family, all the efforts are worth it.
【4】
After getting married and having children, although Jingjing's life and I were full of happiness, there were occasionally some small frictions due to cultural differences.
Once, Jingjing said to me, "Shen Wu, do you know? In Taiwan, we don't usually enroll our children in so many interest classes so early. ”
I replied, a little confused: "But in Beijing, everyone does this for the sake of their children's better development in the future." ”
Jingjing sighed, a hint of loss flashed in her eyes: "I know, it's just that I think children also need more freedom and time to play." ”
I listened quietly to her and understood her concerns, and since then, I have worked hard to understand and adapt to her point of view, reducing the burden on the children outside of class and giving them more space to explore and play.
As time passed, Jingjing gradually adapted to life in Beijing, but she also began to miss her family in Taiwan, so she decided to take her children back to Taiwan to visit her.
When she returned, I noticed that her expression was a little complicated. I asked softly, "Jingjing, how was your time back in Taiwan?"
She smiled slightly, but there was deep emotion in her eyes: "Shen Wu, Taiwan has changed a lot, and I even feel a little uncomfortable." ”
I shook her hand and encouraged her to continue.
She sighed and said: "I have lived in Beijing for a long time, and I have become accustomed to the fast pace and convenience here.
When I returned to Taiwan, I suddenly felt that the way of life there was a little unfamiliar, and I had fallen in love with Beijing and did not want to go back to live in Taiwan. ”
I was a little shocked to hear her say this, but I was also deeply gratified.
I said softly: "Jingjing, no matter where you are, I will accompany you, we still have a long life in Beijing, we will create more good memories together." ”
She leaned on my shoulder, her eyes shining with determination: "Yes, Shen Wu, I believe that our future in Beijing will be bright." ”
[This article is based on netizens' contributions, adapted from real experience, the names and place names in the article are pseudonyms, and if someone carries them, they will be held responsible]