My name is Zhang Fugui, I am 83 years old this year, and I am a lonely old man. My wife and I worked part-time to make ends meet when we were young, but we still managed our best to provide for our five children to go to school. Today, these five children have started a family and have a good career and life, but they don't seem to be too concerned about their parents' pension issues.
"Dad, we decided to move the company to Shanghai, where there are more opportunities. The eldest son said to me happily. When I heard the news, I had mixed feelings.
"Dad, just stay in your hometown, we usually call back. The eldest son saw my concern and hurriedly comforted me.
I nodded silently, despite the loss in my heart. I understand that children have to work hard for the sake of their careers, but I also hope that they can spend more time with me. After all, I poured all my heart and soul into them to get to where I am today. I felt a little sad and lonely, but I didn't say it for fear of being a burden to my children. I love these children so much that I don't want them to worry about my business.
The eldest son didn't say anything when he saw me, so he didn't continue to entangle, and hurriedly went through the formalities. I sat on the sidelines with a faint sadness on my face. I looked at my sons' busy figures, and there was a hint of melancholy in my eyes. I think back to the hard work I had and how much I wished my children would have a good life in the future. However, the good days have come, and the children have also taken root in other places, and there is no warm reunion of the year.
I looked around with some confusion, the old house that was once bustling was now deserted. I stroked my gray hair weakly and smiled bitterly. I know that my children love me, but the current pace of society is too fast, and they are stumped by work and family, and they can't take care of me for the time being. However, I did not blame my children, on the contrary, I was happy and proud of them.
"Dad, this is our latest product prototype, how about it?" The second son proudly displayed a new mobile phone.
"Very good, really well done!" I say this sincerely. Watching my son achieve something extraordinary, I am filled with gratification.
"Of course, I work in R&D. The second son said proudly.
I still remember when my second son was studying, our family was very poor due to their poor family. In order to create a better learning environment for our sons, my wife and I have saved even the most basic food and clothing. Once, on the birthday of my second son's classmate, he begged me to buy him a cake, but I was stretched thin and had to refuse him. My second son was very sad at the time, but there was nothing I could do. Now I am extremely happy and proud to see that my second son is already a successful scientific and technological person. Yes, all the effort and effort is worth it, as long as the children can live a good life, everything will be meaningful.
I gently stroked the phone my son showed me with my old spotted hand, my eyes full of love. I remember that when my son was a child, his family was so poor that he could only buy him some old books and old toys. Once, my son had been looking forward to a new toy for a long time, but I still didn't have enough money to buy it for him, so I could only tearfully refuse my son's request. Although the son was disappointed at that time, he did not resent his parents, but obediently accepted the reality.
I looked at my son in front of me, tall and handsome, with extraordinary achievements, and my heart was mixed. I am proud of my son, but at the same time I am a little sad because my son is busy with work and has little time to visit me. However, I didn't say this because I knew that my son loved me, but he was just bound by his work.
I tried to squeeze out a smile and patted my son on the shoulder, congratulating him on his achievement. However, when my son left in a hurry, my smile darkened, and my eyes were full of sadness. I felt that I was becoming more and more lonely, but I didn't want to be a burden to my children, so I buried my grief deep in my heart.
In this way, my life went on day by day, except for the occasional visit from my children, and I was the only one in this old house. Sometimes, I sit in the yard and look at the passers-by, and I can't help but sigh in my heart, life is so short.
I remember one time, when my wife left, my children were by my side. But now, I'm really afraid that one day when I will leave this world myself, I will have no one by my side. This fear of loneliness and oblivion often haunts me in the dead of night. I can't help but wonder if I've been so focused on raising children that I've neglected my own life in my life.
But when I see what my children are accomplishing now, I feel that it was all worth it. Yes, being a parent is about giving, sacrificing everything you have in exchange for the growth and happiness of your children. It's just that occasionally I hope that my children can be considerate of me and spend more time with me, an old man.
I know that my life is dying little by little, and I often wonder if my children would feel guilty and sad if I did leave one day? Will they regret their coldness to me? I often toss and turn at night, and the image that comes to my mind is that I am alone in bed, dying, and my children do not know it. In the end, I passed away silently, and it wasn't until a long, long time later that my children found out about my passing.
One day, the third son suddenly called and said that he had a little problem at work and needed my help to take care of his child. Of course I readily agreed, because being with these adorable grandchildren is the greatest pleasure of my age.
"Grandpa, what's wrong with you today? The little granddaughter asked with concern.
"It's nothing, it's just that I remember some of the past, and I'm a little sad. I sighed, looked at my little granddaughter's innocent face, and couldn't help but feel a lot of emotion.
Seeing that I was depressed, my little granddaughter took the initiative to lean over, took my hand with her immature little hand, and comforted: "Grandpa, don't be sad, we love you very much." "
Hearing this, my eyes couldn't help but moisten. Yes, although my children are busy with work, they all love me, but the way they express it is different. I gently hugged my little granddaughter, and the gloom in my heart was swept away, replaced by an unprecedented warmth and happiness.
At this moment, the third son came back in a hurry, and when he saw the scene of me and my granddaughter hugging each other, he couldn't help but smile with relief. "Dad, I'm sorry, I've been too busy at work lately, and I don't have time to spend with you. He said sincerely.
I hurriedly waved my hand to show that I didn't mind. After all, I know that my son is not easy, he works hard for the family, and I should be considerate of him.
When the third son saw that I was so reasonable, his eyes couldn't help but moisten a little. He said, "Dad, you have always been so considerate of your children, but we often ignore your feelings, which is really unfilial. In the future, I will definitely spend more time with you and be filial to you. "
When I heard my son's words, I was very moved. It turns out that the children are not unfilial, but they are just overwhelmed by the burden of reality. I patted my son on the shoulder and said to him, "Parents should be considerate of their children, you have worked so hard, I am content." As long as you are happy and healthy, I have nothing to regret. "
The third son nodded, his eyes full of admiration. At this moment, several other children also came back one after another, and they all showed a look of relief when they saw the warm scene of our gathering.
"Dad, I'm sorry that we're so busy with work that we often ignore your feelings. The eldest son said sincerely.
"Yes, Dad, we are all middle-aged, but we are still like children, and we need your love and tolerance. The second son also said.
The other children also expressed the same feelings, and looking at their sincere eyes, my heart was completely wrapped in warmth. It turned out that they hadn't forgotten me, but that the weight of life had made them ignore me for the time being.
I opened my arms and embraced all my children in my arms, tears of happiness overflowing from the corners of my eyes. Yes, I'm not alone, even though I'm old. Because I have the love of my children, and this love will always warm my heart until the last moment of my life.
In this way, we hugged each other and spent a warm and unforgettable evening. Since then, my sons and daughters have taken time to visit me and bring my grandchildren to my home together. The huge house is no longer so deserted, and there is laughter and laughter everywhere.
Although I have too many regrets and unwillingness in my life, as long as I have the love and companionship of my children, I have no regrets. Let's embrace each other and walk through the last journey of this life until the end of life.
Since then, my life has been a lot more colorful. On weekends and holidays, I look forward to the arrival of my children and grandchildren. They will bring a variety of delicious food and decorate the whole house with joy.
Sometimes, we play chess and cards together and have a leisurely time. I would tell my grandchildren stories from the past and tell them about my experiences and struggles when I was younger. My grandchildren are always interested, and their innocent eyes make me feel extremely warm.
Occasionally, my children would take me on a trip. Although my body is not as strong as it used to be, I can still enjoy the scenery along the way with the careful care of my children. We would take pictures together, and those happy moments would be forever frozen in the photos.
Once, our family went to a small town with a beautiful scenery. There is a small stream with crystal clear water and shady trees on both sides. We sat by the stream, picnicking, chatting, frolicking, and had a great afternoon.
"Dad, look at how cute the birds are over there!" The second son pointed to a small bird on a branch and said.
"Yes, they're nesting there, ready for a new life. I laughed and said, "Just like our family back then, when you were just born, your mother and I fucked for a while." "
"Hey, that's a lot of work. The second son sighed, "If it weren't for the careful care of you and your mother, we children would not have grown up." "
"yes, you were all we had then. My eyes became a little gloomy, "Although life is tight, as long as you are healthy and happy, we are content." "
When the other children heard this, they also expressed their gratitude. The eldest son said, "Yes, Dad, if it weren't for the efforts of you and your mother, we wouldn't be where we are today." You are our greatest benefactors. "
Hearing these sincere words from my sons and daughters warmed my heart. Yes, even though our family has gone through so many hardships and struggles, as long as we can finally get to where we are today, everything will be worth it.
At that moment, a breeze blew through the branches of the stream, and the leaves rustled. I can't help but feel that the laws of nature are like this, the years go and they come, and life goes on and on. Although my life is coming to an end, through my children and grandchildren, my blood will continue and my spirit will live on.
"Children, remember that no matter what happens, families must love each other and always be united. "Only in this way can we overcome any difficulties and face the impermanence of life together." "
The children nodded their heads one after another, their faces full of piety. Looking at them one by one, my heart swelled with a heartfelt gratification. Yes, the greatest happiness in my life is to watch my children grow and grow and live a happy and fulfilling life.
Since then, our family has become more united. Whether it is birth, old age, sickness and death, or the ups and downs of work and life, we all support each other and spend it together. With family by side, nothing looks so scary.
In this way, little by little, my life came to an end. One day, as I lay in my hospital bed and felt that the last moments of my life were coming, I didn't feel fear or pain. Because I know that I will not really leave, I will always live in the hearts of my children and grandchildren.
I have no children or daughters, but I have the whole world. I have built a warm family with my own hands, which is the greatest pride and achievement in my life.