I am an old man in his 50s named Zhang Dawei. Working as an ordinary worker in a factory, working hard every day for a meager income. My wife has been dead for many years, and I am alone and lonely.
By chance, I met a lady of the same age named Li Chunmei. She is also a widowed old man who lives alone. When we were lonely with each other, we took care of each other and began to live together.
"Auntie, we've been living like this for a month, are you still used to it?" I asked cautiously.
Aunt Li smiled and said, "I'm used to it, with your wife by my side, how can I still be lonely." "
My heart suddenly warmed, and I was finally no longer so lonely.
And so the days went by. Aunt Li is considerate, prepares three meals a day, and cleans. I came back from work and my house was well organized.
"Auntie, thank you for your hard work. "I'm grateful.
"Wherever it is, it should be. She smiled and waved her hand.
We would sit together and chat, talk about work, talk about life. She always patiently listened to me about my work troubles and gave me ideas. Sometimes I would take the initiative to ask her about her current situation, for fear that she would be lonely by herself.
As time went on, we got along more and more. Sometimes I help her with household chores and share her work. She would also thoughtfully ask me if I needed anything.
"Auntie, you can rest today, I'll cook. "
"That's not going to work, it's going to hurt you. "She politely declined my offer.
"Nothing, aren't we family?" I said with a smile.
Since then, we've worked together and lived more at home.
However, there is one thing that has always bothered me. As a man, I also have physiological needs. Living with Aunt Li will inevitably have that kind of thought. But I didn't dare to disturb her, for fear that she would be disgusted.
Once, we were sitting side by side on the couch watching TV, and my hand accidentally touched hers. A sensation of electricity spread throughout my body, and I quickly withdrew my hand.
Aunt Li also seemed to sense something, she turned her head sideways to look at me, her eyes were a little weird. I looked away and continued watching TV.
After this incident, I restrained my thoughts even more. But my heart is always empty, as if something is missing.
I began to wonder if I had made the wrong decision to live together. Between us, there seems to be nothing else but to solve loneliness. But we've been living like this for a year, and it's not easy to separate.
One night, we got into an argument over a trivial matter. When I accidentally spilled water on the floor, she kept counting me down, saying that I was a poor person.
"You can't even do this little thing!" She exclaimed.
I was also a little annoyed by her words: "How can I be as bad as you say? Besides, what right do you have to say about me? I never said anything about you for all the mess you made yourself!"
As soon as I said that, I knew it was a bit excessive. Sure enough, Aunt Li's face collapsed suddenly, and her eyes were slightly red.
"Am I so bad to you?" She choked up.
Looking at her like this, I couldn't bear it. I stepped forward and tried to give her a hug, but she pushed her away.
"You don't understand my troubles!" She exclaimed, "We've been living like this for a year, and you've never been considerate of my needs!"
I was stopped by what she said, "What needs?"
Aunt Li took a deep breath, her face flushed: "It's physiological needs! You old thing, you have a wooden brain all day long, and you don't know the needs of women at all!"
I was stunned. It turned out that she had been enduring physical torture for the past year. I've never thought about this and just want to solve my own needs.
"No more talking!" Aunt Li interrupted me, "Let's break up here." "
I stood outside the door, helpless. After a year of getting along, we seem to have returned to the original strangeness. I was in great pain, but I couldn't say anything about it.
Just then, a voice sounded in my head: "You don't deserve happiness at all!"
When I returned to the rental house after work and looked at the dim and shabby environment, I felt even more guilty and guilty. At first, I was too wooden to understand her needs. We could have loved each other and formed a warm little family, but I ruined everything with my own hands.
Sometimes, I sit in bed for a long time, thinking about the moments we got along. Those happy times can only be distant memories now. And the rift between us cannot be repaired.
"Auntie, did I do something wrong?" I muttered to myself, "What the hell did I do wrong, why did you leave me?"
However, no matter how much I blamed myself, things could not be reversed. I began to wonder if I still had the courage to love someone again, and if I deserved to be happy.
After more than a month of depression, I finally realized that I couldn't go on like this. I had to pick myself up and face life again.
So, I started to adjust my mindset and work hard. The factory has recently been expanding its production, and we, the old employees, are very busy. I put all my heart and soul into my work, and finally gradually came out of the haze.
Every day after work, I don't always feel bored in the rental house. Sometimes I go for a walk in the park to get some fresh air; Sometimes I'll have a little drink with a few old guys and talk about family things. Slowly, my life took on some color again.
Although the breakup gave me a big shadow, I didn't give up my yearning for love. I secretly resolved that one day, I would embrace happiness again.
And just like that, a year passed quickly. My life is finally back on track. The job is stable, and the economic situation has improved slightly. I've saved some money to improve my living environment.
Just then, my phone rang. The caller ID is an unfamiliar number.
"Hey, hello, is it Mr. Zhang Dawei?" A familiar voice came from the other end of the phone.
I was stunned, and when I looked at it, this number was Li Chunmei's!
"Auntie, is that you?" I asked with some excitement.
I said yes right away. An hour later, we met in a small park.
When I saw her, I had mixed feelings. I haven't seen her for a year, and her face has a little more vicissitudes, but her eyes are still so gentle and kind.
"Auntie, it's been a long time. I stepped forward and greeted me with a smile.
With that, we sat down on a park bench and began a long-lost small talk. We talked to each other about our lives over the past year, and we sincerely apologized for the breakup that year.
In the end, against the backdrop of a setting sun, we hugged each other tightly and decided to start this marriage again.
I know that this time we will make it to the end. Because we have all made changes for each other, we have all learned to cherish the happiness in front of us with our hearts.
After deciding to start living together again, we quickly got the formalities in place and moved into the new two-room house.
"Auntie, it's not big here, but it's very cozy. We've stayed here ever since. I said to Li Chunmei with a smile.
"Well, that's good. She nodded, a happy look on her face.
We started a new cohabitation life. This time, we were both determined to manage the relationship well. I try to share as much housework as possible and don't let Aunt Li work too hard; And she understands my hard work, and always prepares delicious meals for me to come home.
One night, we sat side by side on the couch watching TV. I plucked up my courage and gently put my hand over hers. She turned her head sideways, her eyes full of tenderness.
"Auntie, we've missed too much time. I said sincerely, "In the future, I will cherish you well and not let you suffer any more grievances." "
She nodded and rested her head on my shoulder. We snuggled up like this, feeling each other's warmth.
In terms of physiological needs, we have gradually opened the knot.
One night, we kissed and went into the bedroom. Aunt Li took off her clothes a little shyly, revealing her old body. I gently stroked her back and felt her shiver.
"Auntie, don't be afraid, I'm here. I whispered in her ear.
She nodded, and took me into her arms.
We spent the night slowly. Although he is old, he can still experience the pleasure of having sex. What's more, our hearts and minds are aligned like never before.
Since then, our physiological needs have been well met. Whenever that happens, I will be considerate and careful. And Aunt Li will also give herself to me without reservation. We are like young couples who are in love again, desperate for each other.
All of this is not easy to come by. I cherish the happiness in front of me even more, and I am determined to spend the rest of my life loving this amiable and respectable partner.
When we started living together again, our biggest concern was the opposition of our children. After all, our children are all adults, and they are likely to have opinions about this "old boy" behavior of their parents.
Sure enough, when I told my son about this decision, he was stunned at first, and then shouted: "Dad, how can you do such a ridiculous thing when you are old? This is immoral!"
I knew that my son was for my good, so I patiently explained: "Son, the most important thing for people at our age is to have a confidant around us to take care of each other. Your mother is long gone, and Aunt Li and I are both lonely old people, just wanting to snuggle up to each other for the rest of our lives. "
The son was silent for a moment, and finally nodded. He said, "Dad, it's good if you're happy." As long as you don't hurt anyone, I respect your decision. "
In this way, with the understanding and support of our children, our lives have become more fulfilling.
Time flies, and ten years have passed in the blink of an eye. Our life at sunset is becoming more and more fulfilling and happy. It's just that as I get older, my body has begun to have some minor problems.
One day, Aunt Li suddenly had a serious condition and had to be admitted to the hospital. Lying on the hospital bed, her face was as pale as paper and she looked unusually weak. I sat on the edge of her bed, tears welling up in my eyes.
"Auntie, you have to be strong, you will definitely be fine. I took her hand and choked to comfort her.
She shook her head slightly, squeezing out a smile with all her might: "Dawei, I may not be able to go far." The greatest luck in this life is to be with you in the end. "
I began to cry, but she stopped me. "Don't cry, we're all already happy. "We were separated, but we eventually came together." That's enough. "
I nodded, and squeezed her in my arms. At that moment, we all understood that the end of life was coming.
A month later, Li Chunmei passed away. She departed peacefully, as light as a butterfly.
I stood alone at her grave, filled with infinite sorrow. But more than that, it is the remembrance and gratitude of this marriage.
"Auntie, you bless me in the spirit of heaven. You are gone, but the love you gave me will live on forever. I muttered to myself.
At that moment, a breeze blew by, as if in response to my words. I looked up at the sky and saw a cloud drifting slowly across the horizon.
Yes, love is eternal. Even though the body will pass away, love will continue in the soul. I believe that one day, we will meet again in another world.
At that time, we will be together forever and never separated.
In the days after Li Chunmei's death, I would often sit in the courtyard in a daze, reminiscing about the years we had passed.
Those laughter, those tears, those sweetness and tribulations, as if they were reappearing one by one in front of my eyes. Our acquaintance, cohabitation, breakup, reunion, every link is so vivid and vivid, it makes my heart full of mixed feelings.
However, how can there be so many ifs in life? It is precisely because of the ups and downs that we can finally achieve this marriage. We have made up for the regrets of our youth one by one in our old age.
Yes, staying together in old age is the greatest luck in our lives.
We have hugged each other and slept at dusk, and we have looked at each other and laughed in the early morning. We've cooked countless meals for each other and told each other countless times. We experienced the final climax of life together, and we slowly walked towards the end together.
All of this is so precious, so beautiful.
After Aunt Li passed away, I often reflected on the meaning of life. In this world, we come in a hurry, we go in a hurry, and the few decades in between are our whole lives.
I think everyone has a different understanding of the meaning of life. But for me, being able to stay with my loved ones until the end is the greatest meaning and happiness in my life.
If I hadn't spent the last ten years with Aunt Li, my life would have been a blank. It was she who gave me the warmth of my old age and the meaning of life.
I'll never forget that sunny afternoon when we sat side by side in the courtyard in the shade. She rested her head on my shoulder, a happy look written on her face.
"David, we're at the end, it's good. She whispered.
I nodded and dropped a kiss on her forehead: "yes, that's nice." "
So, I understood the meaning of life. That is to get along with the person you love day and night, and grow old together. This is the greatest happiness and fulfillment in life.
After Aunt Li passed away, the focus of my life shifted to future generations. My son and daughter-in-law love me very much and come to visit me often. What makes me even happier is that they also gave birth to a lovely granddaughter for me.
This granddaughter is like the reincarnation of Aunt Li. She has exactly the same eyes as Aunt Li, and those eyes are full of innocence and kindness. Every time I hugged her, I felt as if Aunt Li was still around.
"Grandpa, what are you thinking?" Once, my granddaughter asked me out of the blue.
I shook my head and dropped a kiss on her forehead: "It's nothing, grandpa was just thinking, you really look like your aunt." "
The granddaughter tilted her little head, very curious: "Auntie, who is it?"
I held her in my arms and slowly told the story of me and Li Chunmei. From acquaintance, acquaintance, love to the final parting, I told her everything about it.
The granddaughter gradually understood, and she said, "It turns out that my aunt is my grandfather's favorite person." "
I nodded, tears welling up in my eyes. Yes, Li Chunmei is the person I love most in my life, and our love is immortal.
Sometimes, I take out these little objects and play with them. Each piece carries so many memories that I feel as if I can see her figure hovering in front of me.
What makes me even more relieved is that my granddaughter is very interested in Aunt Li's affairs and always takes the initiative to ask questions. So, I told her everything that happened between us.
"Grandpa, Auntie is a very kind person, right?" The granddaughter asked earnestly.
I nodded, my eyes gloomy: "Yes, she is very kind and treats me very well." It's a pity that I was too slow to cherish her earlier. "
The granddaughter nodded as if she didn't understand, and she said, "From now on, I must be like an aunt, friendly and generous." "
Hearing this, a warm feeling welled up in my heart. Yes, Li Chunmei's spirit will be passed on forever and turned into a beautiful quality that lingers in our lives.
In this way, in my lifetime, I will tell everything about her and let her existence last forever. Her death is only the passing of her body, and her soul will always be with me.
Until I leave this earthly world, our love will also be eternal and immortal.