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"Grandpa, are you home alone today?" My granddaughter pushed the door open and saw me sitting alone on the couch in a daze.
"Yes, your grandfather is so old that he can only hang around at home. I smiled helplessly, got up on crutches, and walked towards the window. Outside the window was a bustling street scene, but I could only look through the glass, feeling indescribably lonely.
"Grandpa, can't you persuade my dad to let him get married and have a child as soon as possible?" While helping me open the window for ventilation, my granddaughter chirped, "You're 65, he's 40 and still hasn't been home, really!"
"Son, when will you give us a grandson?" Every time I mentioned this to my son, he always blindly avoided it, bowed his head and played with his phone, avoiding my gaze. Looking at him like this, my heart felt like it was being pinched hard, and it hurt to the core.
"Teacher Zhang, you're really old! It's been a long time. "That day, I went for a walk in the park, but I didn't expect to bump into my old colleague Mr. Zhang, whom I hadn't seen for many years.
"Haha, old friend, you didn't forget me. Teacher Zhang hugged me warmly, and we looked at each other and smiled, and we were speechless for a while. We used to be friends who talked about everything, but now decades later, those past events seem to be right in front of us.
"Let's sit down and talk. Teacher Zhang insisted on pulling me to the bench next to me, and we reminisced about the eventful years of the year.
"Don't say that about old friends, life is like this, there are gains and losses. Teacher Zhang patted me on the shoulder and said earnestly, "The important thing is that we take responsibility for our own lives and live each day well." Aren't you pretty happy now?"
Mr. Zhang's words were like a slap in the face, and I finally came to my senses. Yes, why should I dwell on the past like this? I have to think about my son's happiness and stop resting on my laurels.
When I returned home, I thought about Mr. Zhang's words repeatedly. Yes, at my age, how can I still cling to old ideas? The happiness of my son is the most important thing.
"Son, come here, Daddy has something to say to you. I stopped my son, who had just entered the door, with a very solemn expression.
"What's the matter, Dad, doesn't your face look good?" When my son saw me like this, he hurriedly sat down beside me and asked with concern.
"It's nothing, it's just that Dad has figured it out, and he won't force you anymore in the future. I took a deep breath and hugged my son tightly, my face filled with relief that I had never felt before, "Your happiness is the most important thing, and Dad fully supports you." "
"Dad, what did you say?" My son was obviously taken aback by my actions, and his eyes were a little evasive, "I have always followed your example, how can I not respect your ideas?"
"But you always turn a blind eye to the matter of marriage, and I can't help but be sad in my eyes. I shook my head and said earnestly, "But it's okay, now I finally understand, as long as you're happy." "
My son's eyes were red, and he hugged me tightly, his body trembling slightly. I patted him on the back and comforted, "Don't cry, son, what's upset, just tell Daddy." "
I smiled and just hugged my son softly, letting him mumble to himself, finally relieving the weight of years of reassurance.
About half a year later, one day my son happily came to me and said that he had something important to tell me.
It was a sweet-looking girl smiling brightly at the camera. Looking at the photo, my heart was in ecstasy and tears welled up in my eyes. It turns out that the son is not a bull, but he has not met the right person yet.
Since then, the son has often brought his girlfriend home as a guest. Watching the figures of the two of them shuttling around the room, you and I are intimate, not to mention how happy I am in my heart.
"Dad, don't worry about it. The son smiled and waved his hand and put his arm around his girlfriend's shoulder, "Everything is wrapped up in me, we will give you a grand wedding!"
Everyone laughed, and the room was filled with happiness. Just then, the doorbell suddenly rang.
"Hey, who is this?" I stood up and went to open the door with my cane.
"Old friend, but me!" Teacher Zhang stood outside the door and hugged me warmly.
"Come on, Mr. Zhang has had a stroke!" I shouted helplessly, and Mr. Zhang collapsed to the ground, his mouth sizzling.
"What's going on?!" When his son and girlfriend heard the sound, they rushed over and were startled when they saw Teacher Zhang on the ground. Soon a number of people had gathered around, and some had already called the emergency services.
"Lao Zhang, hold on! The ambulance is coming!" I held Mr. Zhang's hand painfully, tears rolling in my eyes. How can an old friend of many years pass away like this? We still have so much to say!
Soon, the ambulance arrived with a sharp sound, and several medical staff carried Mr. Zhang into the car. I followed in a few steps, along with my son and his girlfriend.
In the hospital, I paced around like a madman, watching Mr. Zhang being pushed into the operating room. I was so anxious that I wouldn't have time to thank my long-time friend.
"Dad, sit down and rest for a while. "My son helped me to sit down on a chair in the hallway, and I realized that I was sweating and my legs were weak.
My son looked at me silently, his eyes dark. I grabbed his hand violently and made up my mind: "I must live well, and when Mr. Zhang wakes up, I will thank him well!"
The lights in the operating room were on for several hours and finally went out. The doctor walked out, with a look of exhaustion on his face.
"Is the family there? Teacher Zhang's condition has stabilized, but he still needs to recuperate for a while. "
We were all finally relieved, and my son and his girlfriend were happily hugging each other. I couldn't calm down for a long time, and the figure of Mr. Zhang kept coming to mind.
I looked out the window and muttered to myself, "To live is to love, to be loved, until the last moment of life." "Yes, I finally understand that this is the meaning of life. We need to learn to do the best we can in our lifetime to cherish the people around us.
"Dad, what are you talking about?" When my son saw that I was distracted, he quickly helped me to a chair and sat down.
"It's nothing, just thinking of some truths in life. I shook my head with a smile, took my son's hand and held it tightly, "Son, you must be happy and healthy, with your father here, you can rest assured." "
My son's eyes darkened for a moment, and then he snuggled into my arms, reassuring like a child. I patted him on the back, and my heart warmed. That's right, family affection is our greatest reliance and strength. With love, we can overcome all obstacles.
A few months later, Mr. Zhang was finally discharged from the hospital. To celebrate his recovery and to give our son a big wedding, we prepared a grand ceremony at home.
"Bride and groom, please exchange rings!" The host announced loudly, and there was a burst of cheers from the audience.
I watched my son and son-in-law exchange rings with tears in my eyes. I've waited too long for this moment. I used to rest on my laurels, thinking that marriage was a shackle, but now I understand that love is the biggest pie in life.
The guests responded with warm applause, and Mr. Zhang sat in a wheelchair and was so happy that he couldn't close his mouth. I walked up to him and hugged my longtime friend tightly.
"Bride and groom, let me bless you. I walked up to the two of them and smiled.
"Son, I wish you all to grow old together, and your children and grandchildren will be full. You've finally found your own happiness, and Dad is happy for you. "I hugged the newlyweds and tears welled up in my eyes.
"Thank you, teacher. The son said emotionally, "You are the one who reinvigorated my father, and it is you who have made us happy today." We will definitely cherish it. "
I nodded, a happy look on my face. Yes, I was finally relieved that we had both found our own happiness. At this moment, I felt like the happiest person in the world.
After the wedding, my life became much more fulfilling. My son and daughter-in-law often bring their two lovely grandchildren to the house, and the house is no longer so deserted.
"Grandpa, give it, this is a greeting card I made myself!" The older grandson handed me a piece of colored paper on which I was swayed in crayons.
"It's beautiful, thank you!" I happily took the card and kissed my grandson on the forehead. Looking at the innocent appearance of my grandchildren, a warm current of happiness welled up in my heart.
Sometimes, Mr. Zhang will also be picked up by his son as a guest at home. Watching his gradually recovering body, I can't tell how happy I am. We often sat side by side and talked as we used to.
"Old friend, if it weren't for your words, I might never have understood it for the rest of my life. "Once, I said to Teacher Zhang with great emotion.
"Haha, you're a dead brain. Teacher Zhang smiled heartily and patted me on the shoulder, "But it's okay, fortunately, we finally came together." "
Yes, we have gone through too many ups and downs along the way. But as long as there is love, you will definitely find your way to happiness.
Life went on like this, and in the blink of an eye I was 70 years old. One day, I was resting at home when my son suddenly walked in with a worried face.
"What's the matter, son? I asked with concern, struggling to get up from the couch.
My heart tightened, it couldn't be that something had happened, and I quickly let my son finish speaking.
I cheered up, walked up to my son on crutches, and patted him on the shoulder: "Son, let's go see Teacher Zhang quickly." At this moment, he must need our company and support. "
Teacher Zhang sat alone in the hospital room, his face full of sadness. He barely managed to squeeze out a smile when he saw us come in.
"Old friend, you're here. Mr. Zhang's voice was weak and hoarse, and we were all taken aback by his appearance.
"Teacher Zhang, you are happy to change. I sat down on the edge of Mr. Zhang's bed and held his hand tightly, "Your wife is a wonderful woman, and she must want to see you live in good health." "
Tears welled up in my eyes, what good friends we had been, and now I could only watch him suffer such a blow.
"Teacher Zhang, you have to be strong!" I shook Mr. Zhang's hand vigorously, and my voice choked, "You and our friends are by your side, you are not alone! You must live, for all those who love you!"
Teacher Zhang smiled and nodded. We hugged each other and cried, supporting each other in the most unpretentious way possible, just like we did decades ago.
Soon after, Mr. Zhang's health deteriorated, and he never had a chance to be discharged from the hospital. I would make time to visit him in the hospital every day, but as time went on, his condition got worse and worse.
One day, I came to the hospital alone, pushed open the door of the ward, and found Mr. Zhang sleeping with his eyes closed. I walked lightly to his bedside and looked at his old and peaceful sleeping face, and my heart was mixed.
Yes, back then, we had the ideal of changing the world, but now we are only left with these endless regrets. We could have had more time to reminisce about the past and talk about the future, but fate always plays tricks on people.
At this moment, Mr. Zhang slowly opened his eyes and gently shook my hand with the last trace of strength.