Thanks to your continued attention, I am able to continue to share with you the story of this remote mountain village. My name is Zhang Xiuli, I am 44 years old, and I am a woman who stayed in the village. My husband had already left for the city, leaving me and my two schooling children to depend on each other. Here, although life is hard, our hearts are full of yearning for a better life.
Every morning, when the first rays of sunlight illuminate the earth, I start my day. Prepare a nutritious breakfast for the children and then work in the fields. Although the back of my clothes is soaked with sweat, I know that every drop of sweat is the pursuit and yearning for a better life.
In the afternoon, when the sun is shining into the house, I start to take care of the housework and help the children with their homework. We sat together, sharing each other's joys, sorrows, and sorrows, and although life was not easy, the company of my family made me feel warm.
"Mom, you see, there's another bachelor in the village. When his son Zhang Qiang was doing his homework, he inadvertently mentioned it. I sighed softly, and a wave of helplessness welled up in my heart. In this remote mountain village, the marriage of the left-behind women and children is indeed worrying.
"Although our life is not easy, we must also believe that one day we will find our own happiness. "I comforted my son and hoped that he would remain optimistic. He held my hand tightly, and his eyes sparkled with determination.
Not long ago, I heard that a young man had come to the village who had returned from working from other places, and I couldn't help but feel a glimmer of hope in my heart. I asked someone to inquire about his situation and hoped to find a suitable partner for my son. However, when I learned that the other party had some scruples about the families of "left-behind children", my heart was filled with loss again.
Just when I was worried about my son's marital problems, fate gave me an unexpected turn. By chance, I met a bachelor named Wang Gang in the town. He was good-looking and welcoming, and we quickly became friends.
"Xiuli, I heard that your son hasn't found a suitable partner yet, maybe I can help you match. "Wang Gang's words ignited a flame of hope in my heart. I looked at him gratefully, as if I saw my son's future happiness.
However, when I told my son the good news with great anticipation, he was hesitant. He fears that we will be hurt again and taken advantage of. I understand his concerns, but I also believe that Wang Gang is a trustworthy person.
After my patient persuasion, my son finally agreed to meet Wang Gang. However, to my surprise, Wang Gang's real purpose was not to help us, but to take advantage of our family's predicament to solicit business for his butcher shop. This betrayal made me feel angry and disappointed, and my heart was filled with bitterness.
Today, I am standing at the crossroads of life, and my heart is mixed. I didn't know how to face this harsh reality, and I didn't know how to find a really good partner for my son. But I believe that as long as we stick to our beliefs and bravely face the challenges of life, we will one day find our own happiness.