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A small village surrounded by mountains, surrounded by clouds and mist, and rainy all year round. Villagers have cultivated the land for generations to sustain themselves for food and clothing. The houses are dilapidated, the roads are rugged, and only the ancient weeping tree has witnessed the rise and fall of more than 100 years here.
The young man Wang Xiao is standing close next year, but he is still alone. His ancestral hall was demolished a few years ago, and all that remains of the old house is a dilapidated courtyard wall. Every festival, looking at the lively scene of the villagers living together for three generations, Wang Xiaoming always felt a faint pain in his heart. He longs for a wife and children who can be as close as siblings, but how can he afford to marry a bride price, he secretly worries.
"Xiao Ming, you have to worry about marrying. The old lady looked at Wang Xiaoming and looked at the entrance of the village alone, and said earnestly, "When your grandfather died, the last request was for us to marry a son-in-law for you and continue the incense." "
"Knowing my mother-in-law, I'm planning to go to the city next month to find a way. Wang Xiaoming nodded, his eyes resolute.
On the eighth day of the following month, a wisp of morning mist enveloped the entire village. Wang Xiaoming simply packed some luggage, carried an old backpack, and silently set foot on the road to the city. From time to time, he looked back at his hometown, but his footsteps never stopped.
It's been a few months since Mr. Wang came to the city, and he finally managed to get a job in a factory. Every day, he had to walk 40 minutes from his rented house and then take a bus to the factory. The salary is meager, but he never complains. His goal was to save enough money for the bride price, and then go back to the countryside to marry a good family. He thought that maybe he could marry a girl of the same age as him, so that the two could support each other and live life together. But he also knows that there are very few young women in the village who can marry in the city.
"Dude, you work so hard every day, aren't you afraid that your body won't be able to bear it?" A fellow asked curiously.
"It's okay, no matter how hard and tired you are, it's better than being hungry at home. Wang Xiaoming smiled and said, "I have to save enough money, and then go back to marry a wife and give my family incense or something." "
"You kid can really look forward to it! But it's not easy to work here, do we have a better way out?"
A year passed quickly, and in addition to going to work, Wang Xiaoming used all his free time to do some odd jobs within his ability. He didn't even bother to rest at noon, so he took the bento to the assembly line and nibbled on it. The workers looked at his enthusiasm and were all envious.
In the blink of an eye, Wang Xiaoming has been working in this factory for three years. He was promoted from an ordinary assembly line worker to team leader with his diligence and motivation. Although the salary is a little higher than before, if you want to buy a house in the city and marry a decent bride, the current savings are far from enough. Wang Xiaoming often sits alone in front of the window of the rented room after work, looking at the lights of the city in the distance, and his heart is mixed. Is he going to live like this? Or is he going to give up everything in the city, leave his homeland and return to his hometown, and live the same life as he gave birth to? But he really doesn't want to waste his years and achieve nothing.
"Xiao Ming, do you want to sing with us? A worker patted Wang Xiaoming on the shoulder.
"No, no, you can go. I have to save up money and marry my daughter-in-law and go home!" Wang Xiaoming smiled and excused himself.
"You kid knows how to work, you're almost 30 years old, you should enjoy life, right?"
Just when Wang Xiaoming felt confused about his future, a chance chance changed the trajectory of his life. After work that day, he walked alone on the way back to the rental house as usual. Pedestrians come and go, and there is an endless stream. Suddenly, he inadvertently caught a glimpse of a woman pushing a stroller, standing helplessly on the side of the road.
After Wang Xiaoming stepped forward to ask about the situation, he learned that the lady was a single mother who was raising a 4-year-old son alone. Since she couldn't find a suitable person to take care of her children, she had to take her son to work with her. Unexpectedly, when he got off work today, the child disappeared.
Looking at the woman's anxious expression, Wang Xiaoming's heart suddenly swelled with sympathy and pity. As a foreigner working hard in a different place, it is not easy for her to support a family alone. And her poor child, now alone in this strange metropolis, must be helpless and afraid. Wang Xiaoming recalls his own growth experience, and his parents' hard work and nurturing grace over the years made him have mixed feelings.
"Don't worry, let's look for it together, maybe it's nearby. Wang Xiaoming hurriedly comforted the woman, "Don't cry yet, the child must be not far away." "
"I'm sure you'll be fine, calm down first. Wang Xiaoming patted her on the shoulder and said earnestly, "What the child needs most is for you to stay calm, and we will communicate with the people around us together, and I believe that we will soon find his whereabouts." "
After some searching, the child was finally found in a secluded alley. Seeing the reunion of mother and son, Wang Xiaoming finally breathed a sigh of relief, and the boulder in his heart fell to the ground. He watched from afar as the woman hugged the child and kissed the child's cheek, and the two looked at each other and smiled, the scene was warm and moving.
Witnessing this scene, Wang Xiaoming's heart was mixed. He suddenly realized that he seemed to have always been alone in the city, without the support of his relatives, let alone the warmth of his wife and children. Yes, he has been working hard here for several years in order to save money for marrying his relatives, but once he really marries his wife and has children, will his life be full of laughter and laughter like the family in front of him? Wang Xiaoming secretly warned himself in his heart that he must grasp the present and lay a solid foundation for a happy life in the future.
"Thank you so much, I don't know what I would have done if it weren't for your help. The woman took the child's little hand, bowed deeply, and said sincerely.
"You're welcome, I'm glad I could help. Wang Xiaoming hurriedly returned the salute, "It's really not easy for you to run the family independently outside by yourself." If there is anything you need help with later, just ask. "
Since that day, Wang Xiaoming has had more and more intersections with the mother and son. Sometimes after work, he would take the initiative to pick up the child from school and play with him for a while until his mother came to pick him up after work. Over time, the child gradually became familiar with Wang Xiaoming, and began to affectionately call him "Uncle Xiaoming".
Once, Wang Xiaoming saw the woman sitting alone on a park bench, and his lonely back made him can't help but come forward to talk.
It turned out that the woman's name was Li Fang, 28 years old this year, and she was an ordinary factory worker before. A few years ago, she broke down with her husband and eventually chose to divorce. The daughter is vested in her ex-husband, and she can only raise this son by herself. Since then, Li Fang has been carrying a heavy burden of life and working hard.
Wang Xiaoming listened carefully to Li Fang's story, only to feel a chill coming from his body. This woman's encounter is really not easy, and she seems so strong and tenacious that she deserves everyone's admiration.
"Sister Fang, it's not easy for you to be out alone. Otherwise, you and your son should go back to their hometown, where your friends and relatives are there, maybe life will be easier. Wang Xiaoming said with concern.
"But if I give up the opportunity to be in the city, what will I do to support my son when he grows up?" Li Fang finally had a smile on her face, "I have made up my mind that I want my son to live a good life in the future no matter what." "
Since then, there have been more and more exchanges between Wang Xiaoming and Li Fang. Sometimes they meet for a walk in the park, and sometimes they have a light meal together at a street stall. Li Fang's son gradually regarded Wang Xiaoming as a family member, and always snuggled up to him affectionately.
And just like that, a year passed quickly. Wang Xiaoming's savings have finally reached the expected goal. He secretly thought to himself that it was time to go back to the countryside and marry.
However, whenever Wang Xiaoming thinks of leaving here, he always involuntarily thinks of Li Fang's mother and son. In the past year, although there has been no story of anything happening between them, he has developed a deep emotional dependence on the mother and son. Especially Li Fang, her tenacity, courage and deep affection for her son deeply moved Wang Xiaoming.
"Xiao Ming, have you been thinking about anything lately? Li Fang saw Wang Xiaoming's strange appearance and asked with concern.
"You kid, we've always treated you like family. Li Fang comforted gently, "But you are already such a big person, you will definitely start a family in the future, and we will not drag you down." I wish you to marry a virtuous and good daughter-in-law!"
Just when Wang Xiaoming's heart was wandering, an unexpected episode made him make up his mind. One day, he came to the park after work as usual, intending to pick up Li Fang and her son to go home together. But after waiting for a long time, I didn't see them.
Wang Xiaoming was so anxious that he hurriedly asked if anyone around him had seen their traces. Finally, someone pointed out that Li Fang's mother and son were in a secluded corner of the park. Wang Xiaoming ran all the way, only to see Li Fang slumped on the bench, and his son cried loudly next to him.
It turned out that Li Fang accidentally sprained her ankle when she got off work that day, and her movements were almost entirely on crutches. She wanted to rush to the park as soon as possible, so as not to delay Wang Xiaoming to pick them up. Who knew that he suffered this accident along the way, so he could only sit helplessly on the bench and wait. Seeing Wang Xiaoming arrive, she finally put her mind at ease.
Wang Xiaoming hurriedly helped Li Fang up to check her injuries. Although it was only a slight sprain, seeing this one-sided mother encounter such an accident, his heart was suddenly filled with guilt and self-blame. Yes, it is not easy for Li Fang to shoulder the burden of the whole family alone. But he is only concerned with selfishness, thinking of going back to the countryside to marry a wife and live a life of leisure.
"Sister Fang, don't move yet, I'll call an ambulance!" Wang Xiaoming said anxiously.
"No, it's not that serious. Li Fang gritted her teeth and stood up from the bench forcefully, "Let's hurry home so as not to delay your time." "
"Don't be pushy, you need to rest now. Wang Xiaoming held her arm and said earnestly, "From now on, you don't have to wander alone anymore." I have decided to marry you so that your mother and son can have something to rely on. "
"I know you're a strong woman, but even the strongest people need an arm to lean on. Wang Xiaoming looked at her eyes sincerely, "I swear that I will use all my strength to protect the happiness of your mother and son." "
Since that day, the relationship between Wang Xiaoming and Li Fang has undergone earth-shaking changes. They began to prepare for their marriage, and both of them were anxious and looking forward to the beginning of a new life.
For Wang Xiaoming, this was the most important decision of his life. He knew that marrying a woman with children was tantamount to shouldering the burden of the whole family together. However, after getting along for a year, he has developed an extremely deep affection for Li Fang's mother and son. Li Fang's tenacity and tenacity made him awe-inspired, and her poor child made him feel pity even more.
For Li Fang, Wang Xiaoming's appearance is simply a godsend. As a divorced woman working hard outside the home with children, she has thought about giving up countless times. But as soon as she thought of her son's future, she plucked up her courage again and survived. Now with Wang Xiaoming, a caring person, she can finally unload her heavy burden and live a happy life with peace of mind.
"Xiao Ming, you are really in your thirties, so you just married me casually and left, right?" Li Fang said with some guilt.
"Silly girl, you are the luckiest man of my life. Wang Xiaoming looked at her gently, "I can't ask for you to marry you." From now on, I will definitely be very good to your mother and son, and I will never let you suffer a little more. "
"Don't think about it. Wang Xiaoming interrupted her, "There is no longer you, me, or him between us, only a home that loves each other." You and your children are my only relatives in the future, and I will love you with all my might. "