It was 1975, and I was wearing a green military uniform and standing straight at the door of my old house in my hometown. I just came back from the army, and my heart is surging and my thoughts are full of thoughts. But before I could get in order, my father called me to the hall and said solemnly, "Son, you are old, and it is time to start a family." I have found you a family member, a girl from a neighboring village, who is handsome and capable. ”
My eyes widened and I was speechless for a moment. I thought of my days in the army, those comrades-in-arms who shared life and death, those lofty ideals, how could I so easily accept a woman I had never met? I took a deep breath and said to my father: "Dad, I am still young, I want to be busy with my career and marriage first, and I will talk about it later." ”
The father's face sank, and he said angrily: "Bastard! Since ancient times, men should marry and women should marry, you dare to disobey my orders?"
I know my father's temper, but I can't back down. I puffed up my chest and said categorically: "Dad, I know you are for my good, but marriage is a lifelong event, and I can't make a hasty decision. Thank you for your understanding. ”
My father was trembling with anger, pointed at my nose and scolded, "You...... You rebel, I raised you so big, and you repay me like this?"
During that time, the atmosphere in the family was tense, and my father and I hardly spoke. My mother was torn between the middle and often secretly wiped her tears. And that family affair has also become a joke in the village.
One day, while I was working in the fields, a matchmaker from a neighboring village came to me and said, "Young man, I heard that you have refused to marry? That girl is a good boy, and you really don't think about it?"
I shook my head and said, "Auntie, thank you for your kindness, but I really don't want to start a family so early." ”
The matchmaker sighed and said, "Alas, young people nowadays, I really don't understand. However, I heard that the girl didn't want to do this kind of family business, she had a sweetheart, but her parents forced her to marry you. ”
Hearing the matchmaker say this, I was stunned. It turns out that we are all victims of this traditional concept of marriage. I said to the matchmaker, "Auntie, please do me a favor and tell the girl that I will find a way to solve this problem." ”
The matchmaker nodded and left.
In the evening, I found my father and plucked up the courage to say, "Dad, I know that you are good for me, but I can't ruin a girl's happiness because of this." I wanted to meet her and see if I could convince her parents. ”
My father's eyes widened, as if he didn't expect me to say that. After a long time, he sighed and said, "Son, you have grown up and have your own ideas. Go ahead, hopefully you can fix this. ”
With my father's acquiescence, I went to the neighboring village and met the girl. Her name is Xiaofang, she is really handsome, and her eyebrows reveal firmness and stubbornness. We had a frank exchange of ideas and decided to convince both parents together.
After a lot of hard work, we finally got both parents to change their minds. The father also said with emotion: "Son, you are right, marriage is a big event, you can't force it." I will never interfere in your marriage again. ”
At that moment, it was as if I had lifted a thousand pounds of burden. I know that in this struggle, I have earned dignity and happiness. And Xiaofang also regained her smile.
Time flies, and now many years have passed, but whenever I think of that past, my heart is still full of emotion. That year, I learned to hold on to my beliefs and understood the true meaning of marriage.
In the days that followed, I began to devote myself to the construction of my hometown, and my heart was full of longing for the future. Xiaofang also often came to help, and we became good friends who talked about everything. Her smile always brings a touch of sunshine to my life and fills me with love for the world.
One day, Xiaofang and I were working in the fields, and she suddenly stopped, looked into the distance, and said thoughtfully: "We are all pursuing our own happiness, but what is happiness?"
I put down the tools in my hand and said seriously: "Happiness is to be able to live according to one's own wishes, without the interference of external pressure. Just like we are now, working hard for our ideals, supporting each other, and growing together. ”
Xiao Fang nodded, with a smile on her face: "You're right, we have to cherish this hard-won freedom." ”
At this moment, a rush of footsteps came, and when we looked back, we saw Xiaofang's younger brother running panting and saying, "Sister, there is an accident at home, and my parents asked you to go back quickly." ”
Xiaofang's face changed, and she immediately said goodbye to me and hurried home. I had a sense of foreboding in my heart, and I followed her back.
When she arrived at Xiaofang's house, she learned that her father had suddenly fallen ill and was seriously ill. The village doctor has already come to see him, but nothing can be done. Xiaofang's mother was teary-eyed, and it was distressing to watch.
Without hesitation, I said, "Auntie, I'll go and ask the doctor in the city." ”
Xiaofang's mother grabbed my hand, choked up and said, "Good boy, then I'll trouble you." ”
I got on my bike and raced to the city. Along the way, I was so anxious that I just wanted to get the doctor in as soon as possible. After some twists and turns, I finally found a doctor who was willing to visit and rushed back to the village in time.
After the doctor's treatment, Xiaofang's father's condition gradually stabilized. The whole family breathed a sigh of relief and looked at me gratefully. Xiaofang even had tears in her eyes and said to me, "Thank you, thank you very much." ”
I smiled and said, "We are friends and it is right to help each other." ”
This incident brought our relationship closer together and we had many memorable moments together. However, fate is always full of variables.
One day, I received a recall notice from the army asking me to return immediately. Faced with this sudden news, I had mixed feelings in my heart and didn't know how to tell Xiaofang.
In the evening, I found Xiao Fang, who looked at the notice in my hand and was silent for a long time. Finally, she raised her head with a determined glint in her eyes: "Go ahead, this is your mission." We'll all be waiting for you to come back. ”
I held her hand tightly and felt the deep emotion: "Xiaofang, thank you." When I come back, we will work together to achieve our ideals. ”
In this way, I left my hometown again and left Xiaofang. During my days in the army, I always missed her and missed those good times. And she has also become the driving force for me to stick to my beliefs and move forward bravely.
Life in the army was rigorous and monotonous, but my thoughts were growing stronger and stronger. In the dead of night, I sat alone on the bed in the barracks, looking out the window at the starry sky, and my mind always came to mind Xiaofang's smile and those days spent together.
Time passed like flowing water, and in a blink of an eye, years passed. I've been waiting for the day I will go home, waiting for the moment when I will be reunited with Xiaofang. Finally, that day has come.
On the way home, my heart was beating hard. I can't wait to meet Xiaofang and wonder if she is still as determined and happy as she was at the beginning. When I walked into the village and saw everything familiar, my eyes moistened.
I went directly to Xiaofang's house, and her mother saw me and cried out excitedly: "Child, you are finally back!" Xiaofang ran out of the house, her appearance did not change much, but there was a little more maturity and tenacity in her eyes.
We stand opposite each other, and we don't know where to start with a thousand words. Finally, Xiao Fang broke the silence and said with a smile: "You have lost weight, but you look stronger." ”
I smiled and replied, "You haven't changed, you're still so beautiful." ”
We sat down and started talking about how things have changed over the years. Xiaofang told me that she has been helping out in the village, has also learned to teach, and is now a primary school teacher. Her eyes sparkled with love for life and care for her children.
"What about you?" she asked, "how are you doing in the army?"
I sighed and said, "There's a lot of hard work, but also a lot of gains." But what I miss most is my hometown and you. ”
Xiao Fang lowered her head, a faint flush on her face. She whispered, "I miss you too." ”
At that moment, I felt extremely warm. I know that despite years of separation, our hearts are still connected.
In the days that followed, Xiaofang and I returned to the intimate life we used to have. Together, we help the children in the village and plan for the future together. However, happy days are always short-lived.
One day, I received a letter from afar. The letter said that my father was seriously ill and hoped that I would be able to return as soon as possible. I looked at the letter in my hand, and my heart was full of contradictions and pain.
Xiaofang walked up to me and asked softly, "What's wrong?"
I handed her the letter and said, "My father is sick and I have to go back." ”
A hint of worry flashed in Xiao Fang's eyes, but she quickly comforted me: "Go ahead, go take care of your father." I'll keep it for you here. ”
I hugged her tightly, my heart filled with gratitude. I know that no matter where I go, Xiaofang will be my strongest backing.
Once again, I was on the road to leave my hometown, but this time, I had more concern in my heart. I promised Xiaofang that when I was done with the affairs at home, I would come back and continue our unfinished dreams. And Xiao Fang, she still stood there, watching me go away, her figure carved an eternal mark in my heart.
I set out on my way home, full of apprehension. I knew that I had to face the reality that my father was seriously ill and that I had to face the pain of being separated from Xiaofang. I sat on the train, looking out the window at the scenery speeding by, and my heart was mixed.
When I returned to my hometown and saw my father lying on the bed, his face pale, my heart felt like a knife. I walked up to my father's bed and whispered, "Daddy, I'm back." ”
When my father opened his eyes and saw me, there was a flash of relief in his eyes. He said weakly, "Son, you have finally returned." I...... I probably won't. ”
I took my father's hand, held back tears, and said, "Dad, you'll be fine." I'm going to get a doctor. ”
I found the village doctor, who checked my father's condition, shook his head, and said, "The situation is not optimistic, but we will do our best." ”
I returned home and looked at my father with helplessness and pain in my heart. I knew that I had to be strong, for my father, and for Xiaofang.
After a few days, my father's condition improved, but he was still very weak. I waited at my father's bedside every day, took care of him, and told him the story of me and Xiaofang. The father listened, and his eyes sparkled with love.
One day, I received a letter from Xiaofang. The letter said that she had been praying for me and that my father would recover soon. She also said that she would wait for me to come back and continue our dreams together.
I looked at the letter and my heart was filled with gratitude. I know that with Xiaofang's support, I will definitely be able to get through this difficult time.
However, fate is always full of variables. One night, my father's condition suddenly deteriorated, and the doctors tried their best to save him, but in the end he was unable to recover. I watched my father close his eyes, filled with grief.
After dealing with my father's funeral, my heart was full of guilt and self-blame. I knew I had to go back to Xiaofang and tell her the bad news.
I set out on the road to leave my hometown again, and my heart was full of heaviness. I knew that I had to face Xiaofang and tell her this cruel reality. However, I also know that with Xiaofang here, I will definitely be able to get through this difficult time.
I returned to the village and saw Xiaofang standing there, her eyes full of worry. I walked up to her and hugged her tightly, tears welling up in my eyes.
Xiao Fang gently patted me on the back and comforted me: "Don't cry, I'm here." ”
I raised my head and looked at her, tears blurring my vision: "Xiaofang, my father...... He's gone. ”
A trace of grief flashed in Xiao Fang's eyes, she hugged me tightly and whispered, "I know, I will always be by your side." ”
I know that with Xiaofang here, I will definitely be able to get through this difficult time. We face the hardships of life together and pursue our dreams together. Because, in this world, there is one person, she is my strongest backing, she is Xiaofang.