Her daughter is not human
My name is Li Erniu, and I am an ordinary bricklayer who does masonry work in the town and village all year round. That day, Granny Wang from the village came to me and said that her house was leaking and wanted me to help fix it. I agreed without saying a word, and went with her with my toolbox.
Granny Wang is a widow who lost her husband at an early age and raised her daughter alone. I have also seen her daughter a few times, named Xiaolian, who looks quite smart, but she doesn't like to talk very much, and her personality is a little introverted. Every time he saw me, he just smiled shyly and hid inside.
When I arrived at Granny Wang's house, I carefully inspected the leak and then started to fix it. Granny Wang warmly served me tea and water, and kept saying words of thanks. The repair was carried out for a whole day and was finally completed before dark.
In order to express her gratitude, Granny Wang insisted on leaving me at her house for dinner, and prepared a clean room for me to spend the night. I couldn't refuse, so I had to agree.
That night, I lay in an unfamiliar bed, tossing and turning, and couldn't sleep. In a daze, I felt like I had come to a foggy place, surrounded by a white expanse.
"Erniu, Erniu!" a familiar voice called me.
I looked at it, and it turned out to be my long-time deceased friend Zhang San. He looked at me and said with a solemn expression: "Erniu, you have to be careful of Granny Wang's family, her daughter is not human!"
I woke up to a sudden awakening and realized that it had been a dream. But the scene in the dream made me feel palpitations, especially the words of my old friend Zhang San, which made me even more puzzled.
The next morning, I woke up early to say goodbye to Granny Wang. When I walked out of the room, I happened to see Xiaolian feeding the chickens in the yard. She looked up at me, smiled shyly, and said, "Uncle Li, you're up." ”
"Well, yes. Xiaolian, where's your mother?" I asked casually.
"Mom is cooking breakfast in the kitchen. Xiaolian pointed in the direction of the kitchen.
I walked over and saw Granny Wang busy. When she saw me, she greeted me warmly: "Erniu, you are up." Did you sleep well last night?"
"It's good, thank you mother-in-law for your concern. I smiled, and then pretended to ask casually, "By the way, mother-in-law, how old is Xiaolian this year?"
"She's just twenty years old this year. When Granny Wang said this, a proud smile appeared on her face, "My Xiaolian is sensible, not only beautiful, but also very capable." ”
I nodded, but muttered to myself. What did that dream mean last night? Why did Zhang San say that Xiaolian was not human? Could he really know something?
After breakfast, I said goodbye to Granny Wang and said that I was going back to town. Granny Wang and Xiaolian kept sending me to the entrance of the village and warmly invited me to come back next time.
When I got back to town, I decided to go to some old friends and ask about Granny Wang and Xiaolian. Maybe it will solve the doubts in my heart.
After some inquiry, I finally learned something. It turned out that Xiaolian was not Granny Wang's biological daughter, but an abandoned baby she picked up at the entrance of the village twenty years ago. It is said that Xiaolian was wrapped in a small quilt at that time, and there was nothing around her that could prove her identity. Granny Wang saw that she was pitiful, so she took her home and raised her.
After hearing this information, I was even more puzzled. Could it be that Xiaolian is really not human?
I decided to go to Granny Wang's house again to find out. This time, I didn't say hello in advance, but chose to go quietly in the evening.
When I arrived at Granny Wang's house, it was the dead of night. I crept over to the window and peeked in.
I saw Granny Wang and Xiaolian sitting at the table eating, the two were talking and laughing, looking like an ordinary mother and daughter. I looked at Xiaolian carefully for a while, and found that there was nothing unusual about her other than that she was beautiful.
Just as I was about to leave, I suddenly heard Granny Wang's voice from the house: "Xiaolian, have you dreamed of that Li Erniu again recently?"
"Yes, Mom. I don't know why, I've been dreaming about him lately. Xiaolian's voice trembled a little, "He seems to care about me very much, and every time he asks me if I'm doing well." ”
"Alas, this child is also a poor man. His parents died early, and he was alone. Granny Wang sighed, "But don't worry too much. As long as he doesn't come to disturb our lives. ”
When I heard this, my heart was shocked. It turned out that Granny Wang and Xiaolian both knew that I was secretly observing them, and listening to their conversations, they seemed to know me quite well. What's going on here?
Just then, I suddenly felt someone tap me on the shoulder. I looked back and it was Zhang San's ghost! He made a silent gesture at me and then dragged me into the air.
"Erniu, you're so foolish! Do you know that you almost died just now!" Zhang San reproached.
"What the hell is going on? Why are you here? And Granny Wang and Xiaolian, they ......" I asked a series of questions that Zhang San didn't have time to answer.
"Don't worry, listen to me slowly. Zhang San sighed, "Actually, Xiaolian is not a human at all, but a fox spirit in the mountains. Twenty years ago, she was injured and turned into a human form when she was chased by hunters, and was rescued by Granny Wang and adopted as a daughter. Over the years, she has been well hidden, undetected, and unusual. But lately I don't know why she started dreaming about you frequently and developing some kind of connection with you. I suspect it may be because of something about you that attracted her or touched her memory. ”
"Will she hurt Granny Wang?" I asked worriedly, "and what can I do to help them?"
"You can rest assured, Xiaolian is very filial and grateful to Granny Wang, and she will not hurt her. Zhang San comforted, "As for you...... I think you should try to understand her and accept her, after all, she is also a miserable child. ”
After listening to Zhang San's words, I fell into deep thought, not knowing what to do. But one thing is for sure, I will no longer blindly fear and reject Xiaolian as before, after all, every life has its meaning and value, even if it is not human.
The next morning, I got up early and washed up and went to Granny Wang's house to visit the mother and daughter, and when I walked into the yard, I saw Xiaolian helping Granny Wang dry the grain, and the sun shining on her was particularly dazzling and warm.
"Uncle Li, you're here!" Xiaolian greeted me happily when she saw me, "Come in and sit down!"
"Yes!" I replied with a smile and walked inside.
Since then, I have become a frequent visitor to Granny Wang's house, from time to time to help with some work or chat with them, and gradually I also discovered that Xiaolian is actually a very kind and kind child, she is not only filial to Granny Wang, but also often helps other elderly people in the village to do what she can.
Time flies by in the blink of an eye, and during this time I have always maintained contact with Xiaolian, and witnessed her grow from a shy and introverted little girl to a slim girl, although she has never been able to have love and marriage like a normal person, but she has lived a wonderful life in her own way.
And I have gone through a lot of mental journeys from the initial fear and rejection to the current understanding and acceptance, maybe this is the arrangement of fate, so that those of us who have not crossed paths have come together and become an indispensable part of each other's lives.
On that day, there was a big celebration in the village, and I was invited to participate. As an active member of the village, Xiaolian is naturally one of the organizers of this celebration.
The event was very lively, and the villagers gathered together, singing and dancing. Xiaolian was dressed in a red traditional costume, which stood out in the crowd. She was busy with all kinds of affairs, and her face was always full of bright smiles.
I walked up to her and asked softly, "Xiaolian, are you tired?"
She shook her head and said with a smile, "I'm not tired, I feel like it's all worth it to see everyone so happy." ”
As we spoke, a strange man walked up to us. He was tall and handsome, and he didn't look like someone from our village. He took the initiative to greet Xiaolian and invited her to dance together.
Xiaolian looked at me, and a hint of hesitation flashed in her eyes. I smiled and encouraged her, "Go ahead, Xiaolian, and enjoy this wonderful moment." ”
She nodded, and walked onto the dance floor with the strange man. I watched them dance on the dance floor and I couldn't help but feel emotional. Over the years, I have treated Xiaolian as if she were my own family, and it is very gratifying to see her courageously pursuing her own happiness.
After the celebration, I approached Xiaolian and asked about the strange man. She told me that his name was Lin Feng and that he was a friend she had met in town. This time, he came to participate in the celebration in the village, just to meet Xiaolian.
I saw that Xiaolian had a good impression of Lin Feng, so I encouraged her to pursue her love bravely. She smiled shyly and didn't speak, but I knew she had made her decision.
One early morning a few days later, Xiaolian came to me and said that she planned to go to the town with Lin Feng to develop, hoping to get my blessing. I looked at her determined and expectant eyes, and my heart was full of emotion and reluctance, but I knew that this was her life choice, and I should support her.
"Xiaolian, you have always worked hard and been kind. Wherever you go, you will be that shining star. I wish you and Lin Feng happiness!" I hugged her tightly and said.
She left my sight with tears streaming down her face, but I knew it was tears of happiness. She has finally found her own home and the direction of happiness.
Soon after Xiaolian left, I also left the village to make a living in the town. Although Xiaolian and I can't see each other often, we always keep in touch by letter and share the joys, sorrows and sorrows of each other's lives.
One day a few years later, I received a letter from Xiaolian saying that she had married Lin Feng and invited me to attend their wedding, and I was very happy and gladly went to congratulate them on their happy marriage!
When I saw Xiaolian in a wedding dress and Lin Feng in a straight suit walking hand in hand towards me, my eyes couldn't help but moisten, and I was moved and deeply blessed to Xiaolian.
"Uncle Erniu!" Xiaolian shouted excitedly when she saw me and gave me a big hug, "Thank you for your care and care for me all the time!"
"Silly boy, uncle is happy for you!" I patted her on the shoulder and said with a smile, "You have to live a good life in the future!"
"Yes, we will!" said Xiaolian with a firm nod.
That night, the moonlight sprinkled like water in every corner of the village, but also sprinkled in front of Xiaolian's new window, I walked alone on the country road, recalling the past and Xiaolian got along with the bits and pieces, my heart was full of emotion and warmth, I know that no matter how time passes, how the years change, that deep friendship will always be engraved in my heart.
A few years later, I heard that Xiaolian and Lin Feng had opened a small shop in the town, and that their business was prosperous, their families were happy, and they had a lovely daughter, and I was very happy for her, and although the contact between us gradually decreased, I knew that she must be doing well, and that was enough.
Sometimes, in the dead of night, I think of the little girl who used to be shy and introverted and now she has grown up and started a family, and I can't help but feel a warm current in my heart, this is the beauty of life! Seeing the people around me living happily and happily, I will also feel extremely satisfied and gratified.
As the years go by, I am getting old, but whenever I think of that sunny morning, that shy and introverted little girl, and that warm and unforgettable memory, my heart is always full of gratitude and touch! Thank fate for letting us meet, get acquainted, and get to know each other! I also thank Xiaolian for the innocence and kindness that she brought me! May she be safe and happy all her life!
And the question that once bothered me, "her daughter is not human", has long since become unimportant with the passage of time. The important thing is that Xiaolian has found her own happiness, and I have left a wonderful memory in her life journey.