Li Ming stood at the entrance of the village, looking at the familiar field, and an indescribable taste surged in his heart. It's been 46 years, everything has changed, and nothing seems to have changed. He remembered that he and his first love Xiaofang were here, planting rice and harvesting together, and those days seemed like yesterday.
"Teacher Li, are you here?" a voice interrupted his memory, Li Ming looked up and saw a middle-aged man standing in front of him, with a bit of familiarity between his eyebrows.
"You're... Zhang Qiang?" Li Ming asked with some uncertainty.
"Yes, Mr. Li, I'm Zhang Qiang. The middle-aged man replied with a smile, the wrinkles on his face were particularly noticeable in the sun.
Li Ming's heart was shocked, Zhang Qiang, the son of his first love Xiaofang, is now so old. He looked at Zhang Qiang, with mixed feelings in his heart, and he didn't know what to say.
"Teacher Li, do you remember me? When I was a child, you taught me mathematics. Zhang Qiang asked with a smile.
"Remember, remember, you were a naughty little boy. Li Ming replied with a smile, but he was a little sad in his heart, he remembered Xiaofang, the girl who once made his heart move.
"Teacher Li, did you come back to see my mother this time?" asked Zhang Qiang, with a hint of expectation in his eyes.
Li Ming was silent, he didn't know how to answer. He wants to see Xiaofang, but he is afraid to face the past and reality.
"Zhang Qiang, your mother... Is she okay?" Li Ming finally mustered up the courage to ask.
"My mother, she..."Zhang Qiang's face suddenly became a little heavy, "She has been dead for five years. ”
Li Ming's heart sank suddenly, he didn't expect Xiao Fang to be gone. He felt a deep sense of guilt and sadness, he owed Xiaofang too much.
"Teacher Li, don't be sad, my mother has been thinking of you before her death, saying that you are her best friend. Zhang Qiang comforted.
Li Ming's tears flowed involuntarily, and he choked up and said, "Zhang Qiang, take me to see your mother, I want to offer her a bouquet of flowers." ”
Zhang Qiang nodded and took Li Ming to Xiaofang's tomb. Li Ming looked at the photo of Xiaofang on the tombstone, and his heart was full of longing and guilt.
"Xiaofang, I've come to see you. Li Ming whispered, tears blurring his vision.
Zhang Qiang stood aside, silently looking at Li Ming, with some emotion in his heart. He knew that Li Ming and his mother must have an unusual past.
Li Ming stood in front of the tomb for a long time, and it wasn't until the sun set that he slowly stood up and said to Zhang Qiang: "Zhang Qiang, thank you, it's time for me to go." ”
Zhang Qiang nodded and watched Li Ming leave. He knew that Li Ming's heart must be full of thoughts and guilt for his mother, but he also understood that there were some things that could only be left in his heart.
Li Ming stood at the entrance of the village, looking at the familiar scene in front of him, and his heart swelled with complex emotions. His eyes fell on Zhang Qiang, who was returning from the field, covered in mud but smiling.
"Zhang Qiang, did you just come back from the field?" Li Ming greeted with a smile.
"Yes, Brother Li Ming, you're back!" Zhang Qiang showed a mouthful of white teeth and smiled lovely.
The two walked side by side on the path back to the village, and Li Ming couldn't help but ask, "Zhang Qiang, how do you feel about our village?"
Zhang Qiang scratched his head, thought for a while and said, "Our village, just like my home, although it is a little poor, it is warm and affectionate. ”
Li Ming nodded, feeling a lot of emotion in his heart. He recalled his first love, the girl named Xiaofang, whose smile was like the warm sun on a spring day, warm and bright. However, the pressure of family and the helplessness of reality forced him to leave this place he loved so much.
"Zhang Qiang, do you remember Xiaofang?" Li Ming asked suddenly.
Zhang Qiang was stunned for a moment, then said with a smile: "Of course I remember, she is a great beauty in our village." ”
Li Ming sighed and said, "Yes, I ...... with Xiaofang at that time" Before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by Zhang Qiang.
"Brother Li Ming, don't you know, Xiaofang is doing well now. She opened a small shop and did well. ”
Li Ming's heart was shocked, he didn't expect Xiao Fang to have such a change. He asked eagerly, "Really, how is she now?"
Zhang Qiang nodded and said, "Really, she is quite happy now, with a good husband and a lovely child." ”
Li Ming had mixed feelings in his heart, he was both happy for Xiaofang and a little disappointed. He was silent for a moment, and then said, "Zhang Qiang, how have you been all these years?"
Zhang Qiang smiled and said, "I've been farming in the village, although it's hard, but it's practical." By the way, Brother Li Ming, what are your plans for coming back this time?"
Li Ming thought for a while and said, "I want to come back and see, look at this place where I was born and raised, and see you." ”
Zhang Qiang patted Li Ming's shoulder and said, "Brother Li Ming, no matter where you go, this will always be your home." ”
A warm current surged in Li Ming's heart, and he took a deep look at the place where he had lived, and his heart was full of emotion.
"Zhang Qiang, let's go, let's go to your house and sit down. Li Ming said, took Zhang Qiang's hand, and the two walked towards Zhang Qiang's house together.
Along the way, the two chatted about the past of the village and their respective lives, and the sound of laughter and conversation echoed on the path, like a warm country tune.
Li Ming stood in front of the familiar door, his palms sweating slightly. He took a deep breath and raised his hand to knock lightly on the door. The door slowly opened, revealing a familiar and unfamiliar face.
"Li Ming?" the voice of the first love was surprised and trembling.
"It's me, long time no see. Li Ming's voice was low, and a trace of complicated emotions flashed in his eyes.
The eyes of the two met, as if they had traveled through time and space, back to that youthful era.
"Come in," the first love stepped out of the way, Li Ming walked into the house, looked around, everything had changed, but nothing seemed to have changed.
"Sit down," the first love gestured to the sofa, and the two sat opposite each other, an indescribable tension in the air.
"Zhang Qiang, he... Are you alright?" Li Ming finally broke the silence.
"He's fine," a hint of pride flashed in the eyes of the first love, "he's very hardworking and filial." ”
Li Ming's heart swelled with guilt, he knew that behind this pride was the hard work of his first love for countless days and nights.
"I've heard that you gave up a lot for him. Li Ming's voice trembled slightly.
The first love smiled slightly, but there were tears in his eyes, "Yes, but it was all worth it." He's my greatest pride. ”
Li Ming's heart was mixed, he stood up, walked to the window, looked at the scenery outside the window, and took a deep breath, "I... I want to meet him. ”
First Love stood up, walked to Li Ming's side, and patted him lightly on the shoulder, "He should be in the library now, if you want, I'll accompany you." ”
The two walked side by side on the road to the library, and Li Ming's heart was full of mixed emotions. He knows that this reunion is not only to face the past, but also to face his own heart.
In the library, Zhang Qiang was concentrating on reading books, Li Ming and his first love stood quietly aside, looking at his attentive appearance, Li Ming's heart swelled with a warm current.
"Zhang Qiang," Li Ming called softly, Zhang Qiang raised his head, and when he saw Li Ming, a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes.
"Dad... Dad?" Zhang Qiang's voice was uncertain.
Li Ming's heart was shocked, he walked over and hugged Zhang Qiang tightly, "It's me, son." ”
Tears welled up in Zhang Qiang's eyes, and he hugged Li Ming tightly, "I miss you so much." ”
The first love stood aside, tears flashing in her eyes, she knew that this moment was a new beginning for Li Ming and Zhang Qiang.
Li Ming stood under the old locust tree at the entrance of the village, looking at the back of his first love Xiaofang, and his heart was mixed. He knew that Xiao Fang's departure meant that there might be no more intersections between them, but the deep emotions in their hearts always lingered.
"Brother Ming, have you really decided?" Zhang Qiang walked up to Li Ming's side, with a hint of concern in his tone.
Li Ming didn't answer immediately, just took a deep breath, and then said slowly: "Qiangzi, you know, Xiaofang and I grew up together, and the relationship is not so easy to let go. ”
Zhang Qiang nodded and expressed understanding: "I understand, but you also have to think about your own future, and you can't always live in the past." ”
Li Ming smiled bitterly: "I don't even know where my path is in the future." ”
Zhang Qiang looked at Li Ming and said seriously: "Brother Ming, you are a talented person, you should not be bound by the past. Perhaps, it's time for something to change. ”
Li Ming was silent, his heart struggling. He knew that Zhang Qiang's words made sense, but his feelings for Xiaofang were always difficult to let go.
At this moment, Xiao Fang suddenly turned back and ran to Li Ming out of breath: "Brother Ming, I've thought about it, I can't just leave, our matter hasn't been resolved yet." ”
Li Ming looked at Xiao Fang, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes: "Xiao Fang, are you really back?"
Xiao Fang nodded firmly: "Yes, I have decided, no matter what the future holds, I will face it with you." ”
A warm current surged in Li Ming's heart, and he held Xiao Fang's hand tightly: "Thank you, Xiao Fang, I will work hard with you." ”
Zhang Qiang looked at the two, and a hint of relief flashed in his eyes: "It seems that you have made your choice." ”
Li Ming turned to Zhang Qiang and said seriously: "Qiangzi, thank you for your continued support, I will remember your advice." ”
Zhang Qiang smiled: "Brother Ming, we are all brothers, and it is appropriate to support each other." I am sure you will have a great future. ”
Li Ming and Xiaofang looked at each other and smiled, their hearts full of expectation and confidence for the future. They know that as long as they are with each other, there is no difficulty that cannot be overcome.
Li Ming stood at the entrance of the village, looking at this place that was once strange but now full of memories, and an indescribable feeling surged in his heart. He turned around and waved his hand to the villagers who had seen him off, his eyes reddening slightly. Zhang Qiang patted him on the shoulder, handed him a package full of village specialties, and said with a smile: "Don't forget, this will always be your second home." ”
Li Ming held Zhang Qiang's hand tightly and said gratefully: "Thank you, Zhang Qiang, it was you who made me see a different world." Zhang Qiang responded with a smile: "Don't say that, it's your own courage and determination that have brought you to where you are today." ”
The conversation between the two attracted the attention of the surrounding villagers, and everyone gathered around, expressing their blessings and reluctance to Li Ming. Li Ming's mother also walked over, with tears in her eyes, and whispered: "Child, no matter where you go, remember, home will always be your strongest backing." ”
Li Ming nodded, his heart full of warmth and strength. He turned around and set out on his way home, filled with longing for the future and relief from the past. He knows that this trip is not just a simple departure, but also a baptism and growth of the soul.
Back home, Li Ming couldn't wait to share with his family what he had seen and heard on the trip, as well as the insights he had gained from the trip. The father listened with a smile on his face that he had not seen in a long time, and his mother held his hand tightly, tears glistening in her eyes. The family atmosphere has become more warm and harmonious because of this sharing.
Li Ming took a deep breath and looked around at this loving family, his heart full of gratitude. He knows that no matter how bumpy the road ahead is, as long as he has the support and companionship of his family, he will have the courage to face everything.
"Dad, Mom, I will continue to move forward with the harvest of this trip. Li Ming said firmly.
The father patted him on the shoulder and encouraged: "Son, we believe in you, and no matter what path you choose, we will support you." ”
Li Ming smiled, he knew that this trip was not only a physical migration, but also a spiritual homecoming. He believes that with this love and strength, he can go further and fly higher.
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