"Honey, we're finally getting married!" Liu Jing said to me excitedly, her eyes flashing with happiness. We looked at each other and smiled, each other with sweet smiles on their faces. It was a beautiful moment after years of love, and we were looking forward to the future of our lives.
"yes, I've been waiting for this day for a long time. I looked at her fondly, filled with a beautiful vision for the future. We hugged each other tightly as if the whole world was left with each other.
Unfortunately, good times are always short-lived. Soon after, we started arguing over some trivial things. Once, when I came home late from work, Liu Jing asked me, "Are you having an affair?
"How could it be? I'm working so that we can have a better life in the future. I explained, but she didn't believe it at all.
"You're all an excuse! I've seen you get colder and colder over the years. "She blamed me, her eyes full of sadness and disappointment.
Our arguments grew more and more intense, and finally I left the house in anger. In this way, our relationship broke down little by little, cooled down, and finally broke up. With regret and helplessness, I watched as the good things we once had came to naught.
Within a few days, my ex-wife Liu Jing took the initiative to find me.
"Don Jr. is getting married, what are you going to do?" She asked me bluntly.
I was silent, my eyes wandering. Seeing that I didn't answer, Liu Jing sighed: "Tang Wei, I know that there were some misunderstandings between us back then, but that is all in the past. Don Jr. is our flesh and blood, and we as parents should be present on her most important day. "
I looked at her sincere eyes with mixed feelings. Of course, I also wanted to attend my daughter's wedding, but I was a little awkward and uncomfortable with my former partner. I lowered my eyes and fell into deep thought.
"Dad, you must come to my wedding!" Don looked at me pleadingly, his eyes full of anticipation.
"I know you've been separated for years. Don sighed, "But that's all in the past." Just for me, you two old people should at least give me a chance to take a family photo, right?"
I looked at the anticipation in my daughter's eyes and struggled in my heart. As a father, I certainly want to witness this important moment in her life. But in the face of my ex-wife, I was a little awkward and uncomfortable.
A few days later, Liu Jing came to the door again.
"Tang Wei, what are you going to do? Xiao Tang's wedding is coming. She looked me straight in the eye, her eyes determined.
"What are you thinking about? Are you so reluctant to see me?" Liu Jing said a little angrily, "How many years ago was that, can't you let it go?"
I lowered my head, feeling a little guilty. Liu Jing saw that I was speechless, so she continued: "Tang Wei, this is not just about the two of us. Don Jr. is our flesh and blood, and she longs to have a complete family in the most important moment of her life. Are you so ruthless that you can't even fulfill this little wish?"
For the next few days, I was pacing to and from side by myself, deeply struggling. As a father, I certainly want to witness my daughter's wedding; But the thought of reuniting with my ex-wife Liu Jing made me a little awkward and uneasy.
We used to be a loving couple, but because of some small things, we eventually drifted apart and hurt each other. Although time can dilute everything, the wounds in the heart are never fully healed. When I think about the bits and pieces of that year, I can't completely let go.
However, Don Jr. is about to enter a new stage of his life. As a father, how could I miss this opportunity to witness her happiness because of my own selfishness? I took a deep breath and decided that I should still come out of the gloom with an open mind and go all out to support my daughter.
A few days later, I found Liu Jing.
"I decided to attend Don Jr.'s wedding. I said calmly, "But I have one condition." "
"On what terms?" Liu Jing looked at me suspiciously.
Liu Jing was silent for a moment and nodded: "Okay, I promise you." That's all in the past anyway. "
I breathed a sigh of relief, secretly glad she understood my thoughts. It seems that we may really be able to get along calmly at this wedding.
On the day of the wedding, I came to the wedding scene wearing a proper suit and with mixed feelings. Liu Jing had already arrived, and her eyes were a little complicated when she saw me.
"You're finally here. She said.
I nodded, without further explanation. By this time, the bride and groom had arrived at the venue, and we were all fascinated by the exciting scene.
Xiao Tang is really dazzling today, wearing a snow-white wedding dress, and his face is radiant. The groom, Zhang Wei, is also an elegant young man. Seeing their happy smiles, Liu Jing and I couldn't help but smile with relief.
But at this moment, Liu Jing suddenly turned her head and looked at me with complicated eyes.
"Tang Wei, do you remember our wedding?" "At that time, we were just like them, looking forward to the future life. "
I was speechless for a moment, and could only look back at her with complicated eyes. Tears welled up in Liu Jing's eyes, she silently wiped the corners of her eyes and turned her head.
At this time, my heart is also very complicated. Watching my daughter's wedding, I felt both relieved and regretful. We had a good time like that.
The wedding was successfully held in a sound of blessings. When the bride and groom exchanged rings and kissed, Don Jr.'s eyes were full of tears of happiness. I looked at her smile full of joy and had mixed feelings in my heart.
As a father, I am certainly happy for her; But on the other hand, I was also a little melancholy. My daughter is leaving me and starting a new journey in life. From now on, she has her own family, and it no longer belongs to me alone.
Looking at Xiao Tang and Zhang Wei's newlywed Yan'er, I couldn't help but feel a burst of regret. If Liu Jing and I had been more understanding and tolerant back then, maybe we could have grown old together like them. It's a pity that we are young and vigorous, and we are always concerned about each other's small problems, and finally our relationship is worn out.
When I think about the sweet times we had, I feel sorry. If I had been more considerate of Liu Jing at the beginning, maybe our relationship would not have fallen apart. However, everything has passed, and I can only bless my daughter and strive to be a good father.
"Tang Wei, you are here. A familiar voice came from behind him. I turned around, and it was my old friend Li Lei.
"Hi, Li Lei. I could barely squeeze out a smile.
This old friend, why are you here alone today?" Li Lei asked with concern.
I was silent for a moment before I said, "I'm wondering which one is more important, family affection or love." "
Li Lei nodded thoughtfully: "This is indeed a question worth pondering. However, in my opinion, family affection and love are equally important and indispensable. "
I looked at him suspiciously, and he went on to explain: "Love is a matter of two people, and family affection is the bond between families. Although love is sweet and beautiful, it is also fragile and fleeting; Family affection can penetrate the long river of time and remain eternal. "
"Let's take you and Liu Jing as an example, although your love didn't come to the end, there is still a child connected between you after all. It is because of this bond of affection that you can reunite at your daughter's wedding and witness this important moment in her life together. "
I nodded thoughtfully, a little realised. Li Lei said very reasonably, family affection and love are indeed equally important and complement each other.
"However, sometimes there will be conflicts between family and love, so how to choose?" I asked, frowning.
Li Lei smiled: "It depends on how you weigh it." However, in my opinion, when there is a conflict between family affection and love, family affection should be more important. Because family affection is our innate nature and our foundation; Love, on the other hand, is an acquired thing that can be changed. "
"Look, let's take you and Liu Jing as an example. Although your relationship has broken down, your affection for your daughter will never change. So at Don Jr.'s wedding, you can temporarily put aside your prejudices and witness this important moment together. "
I nodded contemplatively, a little realization. Li Lei's words made me realize that family affection is more fundamental and lasting than love, so sometimes family affection must be the priority.
In this way, I walked the streets alone. Li Lei's words gave me a new understanding of family and love.
Family affection and love are important, but sometimes it is not possible to have both. When the two conflict, we have to make a choice. And this kind of choice is often an important choice in life.
Some choices are right, and they will make our lives better; Some choices are wrong and can bring us regret and pain. But, rightly or wrongly, these choices have become a part of our lives and have made us who we are.
I remembered the decision to break up with Liu Jing back then. At that time, I stubbornly believed that we could no longer rekindle the spark of love between us, so I insisted on breaking up. If I had been more patient and understanding at the time, maybe our lives would have gone in a different direction.
But what's the use of regretting? Life is like this, we can't change the choices we have made, we can only try to grasp the direction for the next choice.
I took a deep breath and was determined to make the right choice for my life. As a father, I want to prioritize the happiness of my daughter; As an individual, I also take responsibility for my own future and try not to repeat the mistakes of the past.
"Hey, it's me. I said calmly.
"What's the matter?" Liu Jing's tone was a little distant.
"I want to say sorry to you about yesterday's wedding. "At that time, I was so entangled in the past that I neglected my daughter's heart." I should be more open-minded and wish Don Jr. a new life. "
Liu Jing was silent for a moment before saying, "It's okay, I understand your mood at that time." The problems of marriage do create a gap between us, but Xiao Tang is our flesh and blood after all. "
"yes. I sighed, "Either way, she's the last link between us." So from now on, I hope we can put aside our prejudices and love her together. "
"Okay, I promise you. Liu Jing's tone finally softened, "After all, my daughter's happiness is the most important thing." "
I nodded, and finally a big stone was removed from my heart. It seems that Liu Jing and I are finally able to let go of the past and think about our daughter together.
After hanging up, I stood by the window and looked out at the sun. A ray of warm sunlight shone in and warmed my heart.
I figured it out that life is a process of making choices. Some choices will make us regret, and some choices will make us happy. But no matter what, we need to be brave enough to look forward and take responsibility for our lives.
With an open mind, I will bless my daughter with a new life; I will also make the right choices for my future and not repeat the mistakes of the past. After all, there is still a long way to go in life, and the key is to grasp the direction.
In the sun, I smiled slightly. Yes, now is a new beginning, let's look forward to a better tomorrow together.
A few months later, I made time to visit my daughter and son-in-law. They were newly married, with happy smiles on their faces.
"Dad, great, you're finally here!" Don Jr. happily hugged me with a big smile on his face.
"Congratulations on your happy wedding!" I sincerely wished, "Is everything alright?"
"Very good, very good, we have a happy life. Xiao Tang said happily, "By the way, Dad, come in and sit." "
I walked into my daughter's new home and looked around at the simple and warm décor around me, and my heart warmed. My daughter finally has her own nest and starts a new journey in life. As a father, I am sincerely happy for her.
"Dad, how are you doing?" Don asked me with concern.
"Not bad, with your mother's care. I laughed.
Since my last daughter's wedding, my relationship with Liu Jing has taken a turn for the better. We let go of the past, put our daughter's happiness first, and regained some of the warmth of family affection.
Sometimes I would come to her house as a guest, and she would come and stay with me for a few days. Although we no longer have that kind of intimate marital friendship, at least we are no longer as intrigued as before, but have more peaceful friendship.
"By the way, Dad, how are you and Mom getting along lately?" Don asked, his eyes full of anticipation.
I smiled, and my heart warmed. My daughter cares about us so much, she must hope that we can regain the relationship we had back then.
"Very good, your mother is very good. "But there's nothing between us anymore, and you don't have to get your hopes up." We are now like ordinary friends, taking care of each other. "
Don nodded with some disappointment. I patted her hand and said sincerely, "But it doesn't matter, the family relationship between us will always be there." As parents, we will always support and love you. "
Looking at my daughter's happy family of three, I felt a lot of emotion in my heart. The daughter has grown up and has a family of her own. As a father, my duties have been largely completed. From now on, I will witness her life continue as an outsider.
I will be a grandfather and witness the happy times of their family; I will also do my best to support my daughter's family spiritually and financially. After all, this is a father's last mission.
Before I knew it, I was getting older. I began to reflect on my life and the gains and losses along the way. I thought that maybe the relationship between me and Liu Jing could not be regained; But the most precious bond between us is this family affection and love for children.
As long as this bond remains, we will never truly be apart. This family bond will continue and be passed down from generation to generation. It will flow on the daughter and her children and never stop.
After leaving my daughter's house, I wandered the streets alone. The afterglow of the setting sun sprinkled on my body, warm.
I can't help but feel that what is the meaning of life? In the past, I always pursued career achievements and money accumulation. But now that I think about it, these external things don't really matter.
If there is no bond of family affection, how can Liu Jing and I still keep in touch after so many years? If there is no love for our daughter, how can we be in her most important life moments? It is these emotions that make our lives rich and meaningful.
I guess that's where the true value of life lies. It's not money status, it's family affection. It is only when we have these that life becomes full and happy.
As the sun set, I strolled on my way home. The shadows of the trees on the side of the road swayed, as if waving to me.
I took a deep breath and suddenly felt a sense of brightness that I had never felt before. At this moment, I finally realized the true meaning of life.
The meaning of life does not lie in the pursuit of money and status, nor in the pursuit of eternal love. The meaning of life is to cherish the present moment and manage the relationship between us and the people around us.
Therefore, we must learn to manage our relationships with the people around us in every moment of life. This relationship may be family, friendship, love, or something else. As long as we manage it with our hearts, life will become rich and meaningful.
As the sun began to set, I quickened my pace. I look forward to returning home and spending time with my loved ones. Because of them, my life has become so rich and fulfilling.