Two years ago, I bid farewell to the workplace and started a retirement life, with a monthly pension of nearly 10,000 yuan, which is quite considerable in the land of Weishan, Shandong. Back then, most of the comrades-in-arms who fought side by side with me have now returned to the countryside and lived an ordinary farming life. And one of the things that worries me the most is the comrade-in-arms who has a deep affection for me - Yu Deshui.
Yu Deshui, two years older than me, was once a confidant and friend in our barracks. Although the years have carved their marks on his face, the deep friendship has not changed. After I changed jobs, the opportunity to meet him became rare due to my busy work, but every time we met, it always brought back memories we shared.
A few days ago, I embarked on the road back to my hometown again, and my heart was full of anticipation and excitement. Walking to Deshui's home, I saw that although his house was a little old, it was full of life. I knocked on the door gently, and Yu Deshui greeted him with a look of surprise, and we hugged each other tightly, as if we had returned to the military camp time of the year.
We sat in the courtyard and talked about the past and the present. Yu Deshui told me that his children have grown up and have their own lives. Although he lived a simple life, he was very satisfied. He smiled and said that he grew some vegetables and raised some poultry, and his life was very comfortable.
As I listened to him, I couldn't help but feel emotional. In this materialistic society, it is not easy to maintain a normal heart like Yu Deshui. Although he did not have abundant material wealth, he had a rich heart.
When I was leaving, I took out the red envelope I had prepared and handed it to him, but he resolutely refused to accept it. He smiled and said, "I'm very happy that you came to see me, you can keep this money for your own use." I smiled helplessly, but in my heart I admired this old friend even more.
On the way home, I kept thinking about Yu Deshui's words. Yes, in life, why pursue too much material enjoyment? Only by maintaining a normal heart can we truly feel the beauty and happiness of life.
I learned a lot from this trip back to my hometown. Not only did I meet my long-lost comrade-in-arms, but I also learned a kind of wisdom of life from him. I will cherish this friendship and bring this wisdom back into my life.