In the evening, the afterglow of the setting sun sprinkled on the willow trees, stretching the shadows of the trees long, mottled and spread all over the ground. Hao Chuanqing sat on a bench under the willow tree, holding a yellowed photo album in his hand, flipping through the pages, each page recording the footprints of his growth.
"How old are you after the New Year? Hao Chuanqing muttered to himself, his gaze wandering back and forth between the photos in the album and his real self. In the photo, he has gradually grown from an immature child to a young boy, and then to a mature and stable young man, and the traces of time have carved a deep mark on his face.
He remembered his childhood dream of becoming an astronaut and exploring the unknown universe. However, as he grew older, he gradually understood the cruelty of reality and the remoteness of his dreams. He gave up his dream of being an astronaut and threw himself into a busy job, toiling for a living.
Hao Chuanqing sighed softly, and an inexplicable melancholy surged in his heart. He felt as if he was trapped in an invisible cage, unable to break free from the shackles of reality and pursue his true dreams and freedom.
Just as he was lost in thought, a crisp laugh interrupted his thoughts. He looked up and saw that it was a little girl playing in a clearing not far away. The little girl's innocent smile made Hao Chuanqing feel warm, and he seemed to see the shadow of his childhood.
The little girl ran over and looked curiously at the photo album in Hao Chuanqing's hand. "Uncle, what are you looking at?" she asked, blinking wide-eyed.
Hao Chuanqing smiled and handed the album to the little girl, "This is a photo of my uncle before, how old is my uncle?"
The little girl looked at the album earnestly, counting the years as she looked. After a while, she raised her head and said to Hao Chuanqing seriously: "Uncle, you will be thirty-six years old after the New Year. ”
Hao Chuanqing was stunned, he didn't expect the little girl to calculate his age so accurately. He smiled and nodded, but an inexplicable emotion welled up in his heart. He realizes that he has unknowingly walked through so many years, and his dreams and pursuits seem to be getting more and more distant.
The little girl seemed to see Hao Chuanqing's thoughts, she took Hao Chuanqing's hand and said, "Uncle, don't be sad." Although you are thirty-six years old, you still have a lot of time to pursue your dreams. As long as you work hard, you will definitely succeed. ”
Hao Chuanqing was deeply touched by the little girl's words, and he re-examined his life. He realized that age is not an obstacle to pursuing his dreams, but the real obstacle lies in his mindset and actions. He decided to re-examine his dreams and re-plan his life.
From that day on, Hao Chuanqing began to actively search for his dreams and goals. He is no longer haunted by the constraints of reality, but courageously pursues the life that his heart yearns for. He participated in various interest groups and social activities, and met many like-minded friends to discuss the meaning and value of life together.
After a period of hard work, Hao Chuanqing finally found his direction and goal. He started a small start-up dedicated to promoting environmental concepts and technologies. Although the road to entrepreneurship is full of hardships and challenges, Hao Chuanqing is full of confidence and passion.
A few years later, Hao Chuanqing's company gradually grew and became a leader in the industry. His hard work and persistence have not only brought success and achievements for himself, but also made a positive contribution to society.
Whenever he recalls that evening under the willow tree, Hao Chuanqing will be full of emotion. He thanked the little girl for her reminder and encouragement, which made him re-examine his life. He understood a truth: age is not a measure of the value of life, the real value lies in how we pursue and realize our dreams.
This story teaches us that no matter how old we are, we should never give up on pursuing and persevering with our dreams. Only by bravely facing the reality and actively looking for your dreams and goals can you go further and further on the road of life and reap more growth and happiness.