When the news that I was going to marry the "ugly girl" in the city was known, our family became a joke in the village.
My name is Zhao Jingmin, I am 32 years old this year, and I have spent the first half of my life repairing electrical appliances for a living.
But for me, marrying a wife is not only about getting a partner, but also about being able to help reduce the burden on my family.
01
I remember that on the day of the proposal, my mother asked me, "Have you really decided?" I nodded, but to be honest, I was actually quite entangled.
His wife, Sun Xiaoyun, had a birthmark on her face and a little disability in her left ear, which made her almost unnoticed in our small place.
But it is undeniable that she is a good girl, diligent and gentle, and I don't think the matter of appearance should be a stumbling block to marriage.
The most important thing is that her mother's family is rich, and in the face of such a "dilemma" condition, I decided to live with her for the rest of my life, and even I considered going into the past.
On the day of the wedding, there was a lot of discussion in the village, some sympathizing with me and some secretly laughing at me.
But I thought in my head that this kind of life is not too bad, at least Xiao Yun will be a good wife who can carry this hard life with me.
But I soon found out that I had picked up a big leak.
The days after marriage seem to pass quickly, and I slowly realize that Sun Xiaoyun is not the woman who is not favored because of her appearance defects, and her diligence at home is only a small part of her many advantages.
One night, when I came home from work, I found my wife Xiaoyun painting in the living room.
Her paintings are full of color and life, it is a beautiful rural landscape that comes to life, and I was amazed to find that her artistic talent was so amazing that she had never mentioned it before.
After careful questioning, I learned that the Sun family is very particular about the education of their children, and painting is also Xiao Yun's favorite thing on weekdays.
From that day on, I encouraged Yun to spend more time on her paintings.
With the help of her siblings, her work began to be exhibited in small exhibitions in the city, and it was quickly appreciated, and slowly, she changed the perception of the villagers in her own way.
However, life is not always smooth sailing.
Some people in the village are still prejudiced against her appearance, and sometimes these gossips will hit Xiao Yun for no reason.
Seeing her sad made me even more determined to face it all with her, and our relationship was strengthened by these challenges.
02
The city held a charity auction to raise money to help a local school.
Some wealthy people donated various items and works of art, and Xiao Yun decided to donate a painting of her own when she learned about it.
I know it means a lot to her, and it's a painting that she has put a lot of effort into depicting the beauty of our village changing through the seasons.
On the day of the auction, we stood nervously and excitedly in the crowd.
When Xiao Yun's paintings were exhibited, the audience was silent for a while, and the details of the paintings, the use of colors, and the emotional expression of the pictures amazed those present.
At first I was worried about an awkward silence, but then the bidding started one after another.
An assistant to a foreign art collector said that the collector showed a keen interest in Xiao Yun's paintings and eventually sold them for a higher price than any other item.
He praised Xiao Yun's talent and asked her if she would like to consider becoming a professional painter, and even offered to fund her further studies.
There is no doubt that the moment Xiao Yun was recognized, her self-confidence was greatly improved.
Looking at the excitement of Xiao Yun that night, I realized that loving her should support her to be the best version of herself, no matter what that means.
We had a long conversation all night to discuss the possibilities of the future, and this conversation deepened our understanding and connection.
After that long conversation late at night, Xiao Yun and I came to a decision: she would go to the city for a formal art education, and I would stay in the village to continue my work while supporting her dreams, which was a difficult choice for us and meant that we would face a period of separation.
On the first day of Xiaoyun's school, I accompanied her to the city, looking at her excited and slightly nervous appearance, my heart was full of mixed emotions, I was proud of her, and at the same time worried about her adaptation to the unfamiliar environment.
A few months have passed, Xiao Yun has performed well in school, her works have been widely praised by teachers and students in the academy, and several of her works have even been selected for exhibitions, and I can feel her happiness and sense of accomplishment whenever she excitedly shares these achievements on the phone.
However, just when everything seemed to be going well, a sudden family crisis forced me to ask Xiao Yun to come back.
My mother was sick and needed someone to take care of her, and I couldn't do it alone, so in the face of this sudden change, Xiao Yun said on the phone that she would not hesitate to decide to suspend her studies and return to me.
Her return not only gave me great emotional support, but also gave me a deep appreciation of her commitment and sacrifice to her family.
During the days of taking care of my mother, our relationship was even deeper, and she was not only my wife, but also my partner and strongest supporter.
As my mother's health improved, I encouraged Yun to go back to school to finish her studies, this time chasing her dreams with greater conviction and conviction in our relationship.
I know that no matter how far apart we are, our hearts are always connected.
03
A few years later, Xiao Yun successfully completed her studies and graduated with honors.
Her artistic talent is more recognized, her work has not only won awards at national and international exhibitions, but also in the collections of several well-known galleries, and although she has become a successful artist, she decided to return to the town and live with me.
After the negotiation between the husband and wife, we decided to stay in the city for a while, and Xiao Yun opened a gallery in the city to show her work and promote the works of other local artists, and in this way, our life began to get better and better.
On a sunny afternoon, we sat together in the small garden in front of the gallery and looked back at the way we had been.
Xiao Yun held my hand and said softly, "Do you know, without your support, I wouldn't be able to achieve what I am today." ”
I smiled and replied, "We did it together, Xiao Yun!"
I admit that I didn't have any affection for Xiao Yun at first, just to help me from her mother's family, but after so many years, our relationship is not lighter than those couples who fall in love and get married.
Note: This story is purely fictional, the names and events in the story are fictional, and the purpose of using place names is only for the purpose of describing the plot and making it easy to read and understand
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