In the spring of 1976, China's countryside was undergoing an unprecedented transformation. Li Tianbao, a sturdy young man, has just returned to his hometown after being honorably discharged from the army. Dressed in a neat military uniform, he walked hopefully towards the house of the head of the village commune. The blind date was actually discussed by his father with Li Dequan a long time ago, and Li Tianbao was both nervous and excited.
Pushing open the courtyard door of Li De's family, a few chickens ran past his feet, and Li Tianbao greeted: "Uncle Dequan, I'm here!"
Li Dequan, a middle-aged man, turned out of the courtyard with his hands behind his back, smiling: "Tianbao, I'm back from the army! ”
Li Fang, Li Dequan's daughter, was delicate and dignified, but walked out of the house a little uncomfortably. She looked at Li Tianbao and answered softly, but she couldn't hide the strangeness in her eyes.
"Uncle Dequan, how is life at home?" After Li Tianbao sat down, he tried to find a topic. Li Dequan smiled and talked about the changes in the commune: "Hey, you don't know, now everyone is talking about the commune, and we will probably have a bumper harvest this year." ”
"Yes, I heard my father say that the wind of reform has blown to our village, and I need to learn more. Li Tianbao replied plainly.
"That's right, young people have to be ambitious!" Li Dequan patted him on the shoulder, "I, Fangfang, am a teacher, and I come out of the pile of books every day." ”
Li Fang handed over the tea and lowered her head slightly, as if avoiding Li Tianbao's gaze. But Li Tianbao still noticed her hand, which was trembling slightly.
"Fangfang, what classes are you teaching this semester?" asked Li Tianbao kindly.
"I—" Li Fang hesitated, "I teach math." "It's a small voice, but it's clean.
In the ensuing conversation, Li Tianbao tried to talk to Li Fang about more topics, but Li Fang always answered very little. Sitting around the table, the atmosphere began to be a little awkward. At the dinner table, Li Dequan and Li Tianbao's father talked about the development plan of the village, but Li Fang became more and more silent.
After the meal, Li Tianbao found Li Fang with an uneasy heart: "Li Fang, you ...... me"
Li Fang finally looked up at him: "Li Tianbao, you are a good person...... But I don't want to make such a hasty decision on my marriage. I hope we all have our own choices. ”
These words were like a hammer hitting Li Tianbao, he really didn't expect to be rejected, especially at such a beautiful moment. Li Tianbao was stunned in place for a long time before he whispered: "I understand, I understand you." ”
A hint of relief flashed in Li Fang's eyes, and the air between the two seemed to be no longer so oppressive. Li Tianbao turned around and left, with mixed feelings in his heart, such a start was a new challenge for him.
After the day of rejection, Li Tianbao felt that he needed some change, and he was no longer the young man waiting for others to arrange his fate. His good friend Zhang Ming is very good at observing words and feelings, and can see his thoughts: "Tianbao, you have to find something to do, don't be bored at home all day." ”
"What are you doing?" Li Tianbao hugged his arms thoughtfully.
"Now that everyone is watching TV, if you can fix TV, won't you make a lot of money?" Zhang Mingmei said, "I heard that there is a repair shop in the county, do you want to learn it?"
This thought has been turning over in Li Tianbao's heart. He didn't have much savings, but this time he decided he wanted to invest in himself. After days of hesitation, he finally made up his mind to go to the county seat.
"Are you sure you want to go this way?" asked his father.
"I want to try. Li Tianbao's attitude is firm.
Life in the county town is not easy, and the master of the repair shop talks less and moves quickly. They are busy in a way that almost ignores beginners. But Li Tianbao was not discouraged, he concentrated on observing, remembering with his heart, asking whenever he had the opportunity, and practicing whenever he had time. Gradually, he was able to solve some simple problems on his own.
At the same time, Li Fang's life was not easy. At the behest of her parents and the words of the matchmaker, she went on a blind date with the son of a commune cadre. This man talks decently, but it always makes Li Fang feel insincere.
"How is he?" asked her mother.
"Others are good, but I ......" Li Fang hesitated, but his thoughts flew to Li Tianbao's resolute gaze.
"Girls can't always be picky. Her mother said gently, "He is in such good condition, what are you hesitating about?"
Li Fang could only bow her head, but she didn't feel good in her heart.
Time flies, and before he knows it, Li Tianbao has been able to skillfully deal with various electrical problems. He returned to the village and became known as an "electrical expert". Not only the TV, but also the radio, washing machine and other small household appliances, the people in the village asked him to repair them. He also enjoyed it, enjoying the sense of accomplishment and confidence that he had never felt before.
"Tianbao, you are really the pride of our village!" the neighbor Wang praised him.
"Where, Lao Wang, you have won the prize. Li Tianbao replied with a smile, modest but confident.
At this time, Li Fang heard the news of Li Tianbao and couldn't help but feel envious. As she walked on the path home, she remembered Li Tianbao's firm expression at the beginning, and she had an inexplicable pride.
"Fangfang, have you heard? Li Tianbao is now an electrical expert. Xiaojuan, a best friend in the village, shared excitedly.
"Oh, is it?" Li Fang pretended to be indifferent, but in fact, her heart was already fluctuating.
"You said, if you had ...... it at the beginning" Xiaojuan said jokingly, which made Li Fang's face red, and she hurriedly interrupted: "Okay, don't talk nonsense." ”
At night, Li Fang lay on the bed, tossing and turning and couldn't sleep. Li Tianbao's image was like a slide show, projecting in her mind. And she is becoming more and more confused about her future marriage.
Becoming an "electrical expert" in the village, Li Tianbao was often invited by the villagers to repair various electrical appliances at home. On this day, it was the day when Li Tianbao went to Li De's family to repair the TV. He squatted in front of the TV, concentrating on debugging, but unexpectedly, he overheard the conversation between Li Dequan and a strange male voice in the study.
"Brother Dequan, if this project starts, our money will rise with the tide. The strange man's voice was full of temptation.
"This has to be done quietly, and the villagers don't know about it. Li Dequan responded in a deep voice.
Li Tianbao's heart sank, and he realized that something major might happen in the village. After fixing the TV, he made an excuse and eagerly took his leave.
"Tianbao, why are you flustered?" asked Zhang Ming curiously.
"Zhang Ming, I heard Uncle Dequan's family say that there is a real estate project, and it seems that our village is also involved. Li Tianbao said in a low voice.
"Real estate developers, projects, this is a big deal, how can our small village get involved with this?" Zhang Ming also became nervous.
"I've got to find out. Li Tianbao's brows tightened.
He began to look for evidence and asked around. After many twists and turns, he finally got a document on cooperative development from an insider in the county. It is clearly mentioned in the text that the land in question includes the location of his homeland.
With the documents, he found Li Fang, hoping that she could help persuade Li Dequan.
"Fangfang, look at this. He handed Li Fang the document.
Li Fang's face changed greatly after reading it: "How is this possible?
"When this project is implemented, our village will change, and your family and my family will be affected. Li Tianbao's tone was anxious.
Li Fang was silent, and then looked up at Li Tianbao: "I'll talk to my father." ”
"Really? Thank you so much. Li Tianbao held Li Fang's hand.
Li Fang didn't withdraw her hand, just looked at Li Tianbao quietly: "Tianbao, I will do things, but you also have to be careful." ”
Over the next few days, Li Fang and Li Dequan had many in-depth conversations, but his father seemed determined to move forward with the project. The future of the entire village is thus clouded.
Li Tianbao exerted his influence at this critical juncture. He made the evidence public and found the elders of the village to work together against this ridiculous plan.
"Everyone listens to me, this project is a disaster for our village!" Li Tianbao stood at the entrance of the village and said loudly.
"Tianbao is right, we can't let the village be ruined!" the villagers chimed in.
In this turmoil, Li Fang also showed unprecedented resoluteness and bravery, she would rather disagree with her father than protect the interests of the villagers.
Li Tianbao looked at her, and the emotions in his heart became deeper and deeper. And Li Fang, in his eyes at this moment, there is also a touch of firmness and seriousness that he has never had.
Under the leadership of Li Tianbao, the villagers united and protested against the illegal actions of the real estate developers in an orderly manner. After unremitting efforts, in the end, the conspiracy of the real estate developer was exposed by the local government, the relevant criminals were punished by the law, and the villagers kept their homes.
"Tianbao, you led us through this. The old Zhang in the village held Li Tianbao's hand in tears.
"This is the credit of all of us, Lao Zhang, the people in our village are all iron-clad. Li Tianbao responded.
This turmoil also made Li Fang see a different side of Li Tianbao: his courage, perseverance and sense of responsibility to the village. She looked at him more and more, and the emotions in her heart were like a trickle of rivers and seas, which could not be suppressed.
One night, the moonlight was like water, and Li Fang came to Li Tianbao's door.
"Tianbao, I want to say ......" Li Fang's tone was a hint of nervousness.
"You say, Fangfang. Li Tianbao turned to face her, his eyes warm.
"I used to ...... It may be a little stubborn, but now I understand what a sincere and capable person you are. Li Fang's words were serious and apologetic.
"Fangfang, in fact, I've always been ......" Li Tianbao wanted to speak and stopped, but his eyes had already revealed everything.
"I know, and so do I. Li Fang said softly, and the two looked at each other and smiled.
At a villagers' meeting after that, in front of the testimonies of all the villagers, Li Tianbao and Li Fang made a promise to work together for the future of the village.
"Li Fang, we will have a bright future. Li Tianbao held Li Fang's hand, his eyes full of determination.
"Well, I believe. Li Fanghui held his hand with a calm smile on his face.
When the sun sets and the evening breeze blows the wheat waves in the village, Li Tianbao and Li Fang stand on the edge of the wheat field, looking at the golden waves, planning the future together.
"Li Tianbao, listen. Li Fang said quietly, "Mai Langli, is there a singing?"
"Yes, that's the song of our village. Li Tianbao stared into the distance.
Their gaze seems to travel through time, reflecting the days to come. Li Tianbao asked softly: "Li Fang, do you think our future will be like this wheat field, golden and vast?"