It was a turbulent time, with warlords divided and people struggling to make ends meet. My unit was stationed in a remote mountain village, a beautiful place that was desolate by the war. Most of the people in the village have fled, leaving only some of the old, weak, sick and disabled.
At the head of the village is a widow named Chunhua, whose husband has disappeared in the war, leaving her alone. The first time I met her, I was fascinated by her beauty and tenacity. She never bowed to fate, and cultivated a few acres of thin land alone to support herself.
That day, I was helping Chunhua plough the land when I suddenly heard gunshots in the distance. I immediately threw down my work and ran in the direction of the gunshots. It turned out that the bandits in the vicinity took advantage of the fact that our troops were out on a mission and planned to ransack the village. I hurriedly ran back and told Chunhua: "Chunhua, the village is going to be bandits, you should hide!"
Chunhua looked frightened, but she quickly calmed down: "I can't leave these things at home, this is all the belongings of my husband and me." "She insisted on staying, and I had to accompany her to guard the home.
We found a hidden place and hid. The bandits broke into the village, burned, killed and looted. My heart rose to my throat, and I clenched the gun in my hand. Chunhua looked at me nervously, and I comforted her: "Don't be afraid, I'm here." ”
Just as the bandits were about to break into Chunhua's house, we rushed out. I opened fire, and Haruka resisted desperately with a shovel. The bandits were startled by our surprise attack and fled in confusion.
After the battle, our village suffered heavy losses, but Chunhua's home was intact. She looked at me gratefully: "Thank you for saving me and this family." I smiled and shook my head: "It's me who should thank you for making me understand what bravery is." ”
Since then, we've become friends who talk about everything. Over the long years, we have supported each other and worked together to overcome difficulties. Gradually, I found myself falling in love with spring flowers. One day, I plucked up the courage to confess to her: "Chunhua, I want to take care of you and spend the rest of my life with you." ”
Haruka's eyes widened, and her face blushed to the base of her neck. She lowered her head and whispered, "Actually, I like you too, but I'm a widow and don't deserve you." ”
I held her hand tightly: "In my heart, you are the most worthy of my love. We don't care what others think, as long as we love each other, we can overcome everything. ”
Chunhua nodded tearfully, and we hugged each other tightly. In those difficult times, we relied on each other to weather the storm. Finally, the troops were leaving the small mountain village. I took the spring flowers and started a new life. We have walked through the ups and downs hand in hand and witnessed each other's growth.
The years are like a song, and we have gray hair. But those years of burning passion will remain in our hearts forever. We have written a legendary story of our own with love, which is sung in that remote mountain village, inspiring generations to bravely pursue true love.
As peace gradually returns to our lives, new challenges arise. We left the small mountain village and came to a strange town. Life there was not easy, and we had to start all over again and fight to survive.
Chunhua used her wisdom and diligence to open a small restaurant. I am in charge of the rough work in the back kitchen, although it is hard, but seeing the busy figure of Chunhua, I feel that everything is worth it. Our days are bitter, but our hearts are full of sweetness.
One day, a few rude guests came to the restaurant, and they got drunk and did something to Chunhua. I couldn't help but step forward to stop: "Please be respectful, this is our restaurant." ”
One of the drunks' eyes widened, "How old are you?" he swung his fist at me. I didn't back down, I knew I had to protect Haruka.
A scuffle inevitably ensued. Despite my advanced age, my years in the military have made me still very skilled. I tried my best to finally get the drunks out of the restaurant.
Chunhua ran over and hugged me, tears rolling in her eyes: "Why are you fighting so hard? You are old, what if there are three long and two short?"
I patted her gently on the back: "I am willing to do my best for you." As long as we are together, nothing is impossible. ”
Our restaurant gradually became famous in the town and business was getting better and better. Chunhua has a lot of smiles on her face, and her craftsmanship has been recognized by everyone. We started hiring a few people to help out, and things got better.
However, fate always seems to like to play a joke on us. A sudden outbreak of a plague broke out in the town, panicked people fled, and our restaurant business plummeted. Faced with such a predicament, Chunhua did not flinch.
She resolutely decided to stay and provide food for the sick and elderly who could not leave. I was worried about her safety, but she said firmly, "We can't just look out for ourselves, and at this time, we should help others." ”
Together, we make a lot of food and deliver it to the doorsteps of those patients every day. Although our own reserves are dwindling, the inner satisfaction is indescribable.
The plague was finally brought under control, and the people of the town began to return to their normal lives. They have not forgotten Chunhua and my good deeds in this disaster, and our restaurant is once again full.
As the years go by, our children have grown up, and they have inherited our tenacity and kindness. Chunhua and I sat in the corner of the restaurant, watching the busy figures of the children, and our hearts were full of relief.
"You see, our children have grown up. Chunhua held my hand with happiness shining in her eyes.
I clasped her hand and felt the constant warmth: "Yes, our story, they will continue to sing." ”
Our lives go on, and although there is no more war and turmoil, new challenges and difficulties will always arise. However, as long as we support each other, nothing is impossible. Chunhua and I, we will continue to move forward hand in hand and write a chapter of our lives with love.
Over time, our children gradually took over the restaurant business. Chunhua and I finally have more time for ourselves. We will take a walk together in the early morning, breathe in the fresh air, and feel the tranquility of the years.
One day, we were walking down the streets of the town and saw a group of children frolicking in the streets. Chunhua smiled and said, "I remember when we were children, we were as carefree as they were. ”
I shook her hand and sighed with emotion: "Yes, at that time, we never thought that we would experience so many twists and turns. ”
At this moment, a familiar voice called us: "Uncle, aunt!" We turned to look at our son, his face filled with the joy of success.
"Mom and Dad, the business of our restaurant is getting better and better, and I want to expand the business, what do you think?" the son excitedly asked for our opinion.
Chunhua looked at me with a hint of hesitation flashing in her eyes. I know she's worried about whether we're going to be able to handle more pressure. I patted her hand lightly and turned to my son: "As long as you work hard, of course we support you." ”
The son cheered, and Chunhua smiled, her eyes full of pride. Our children have been able to take charge of themselves, which is what we expect.
Soon after, the expansion of the restaurant began. Chunhua and I didn't get involved too much, and we left more opportunities for the kids. We believe they can do better.
One day, I was tidying up the vegetable garden in the backyard, and Chunhua came over and sat down beside me gently: "All these years, you have worked hard." ”
I stopped what I was doing and looked at her gentle eyes: "For you, for this family, I am willing." ”
We looked at each other and smiled, and a hint of mischievous flashed in Chunhua's eyes: "You say, will our children find each other's support like us?"
I thought about it for a while, and then said seriously: "Yes, because they have watched how we love each other since childhood, and they will learn to cherish and give." ”
With the completion of the expansion of the restaurant, business has become more prosperous. Our children have also found their respective partners, and their lives are full of hope and joy.
Chunhua and I are starting to enjoy retirement. We would go fishing by the river in the town or grow flowers and grass at home. Occasionally, we would go back to that small mountain village to visit old friends and reminisce about the past.
One day, we found a deserted land on the site of a mountain village. Chunhua looked at the land, and a glint flashed in her eyes: "Let's plant something here and bring this land back to life." ”
I smiled and nodded, a warm current welling up in my heart. Chunhua can always find the beauty in life, and her optimism has infected me all my life.
So, we planted vegetables and fruit trees on that land. During the harvest season, we invite the villagers to share the joy of the harvest.
The years are like a song, and the spring flowers and I have gray hair. But our hearts are still young, we still believe in love, we believe in the beauty of life. Our story, although ordinary, is full of warmth and strength. And this warmth and strength will continue to be passed on and become the legend of those remote mountain villages.
Our days are full and although our bodies are no longer young, our hearts are still full of energy. Chunhua can always find the beauty in life, and her optimism has infected me all my life.
Whenever it rains, Chunhua likes to sit in front of the window and watch the rainwater drop on the ground, her eyes full of tranquility and satisfaction. She was always able to find good things in life, and her optimism was infectious throughout my life.
One day, Haruka suddenly fell ill. She has always been in good health, and this illness made me very worried. I stood by her bedside and looked at her frail figure, my heart filled with worry.
"Spring flower, you have to get better quickly, I still want to watch the sunrise and sunset with you. I took her hand and gently stroked her forehead.
Chunhua opened her eyes slightly, looked at me, smiled and said, "I know, I'll be fine, we still have a lot to do." ”
Her voice was weak, but I could feel her steadfastness and optimism. I know that as long as the spring flowers are there, our lives will be full of hope.
Spring flowers slowly recovered, and we started our daily lives again. We still walk together, grow vegetables together, and enjoy life together every day.
The years are like a song, and the spring flowers and I have gray hair. But our hearts are still young, we still believe in love, we believe in the beauty of life. Our story, although ordinary, is full of warmth and strength. And this warmth and strength will continue to be passed on and become the legend of those remote mountain villages.