In '85, I returned from demobilization and began a new life. But who knew that fate played a big joke on me, and the assigned job turned out to be in a funeral home. When my girlfriend Xiaofang learned the news, she didn't hesitate to abandon me.
That day, Xiaofang asked me to go to the small river at the entrance of the village, and said in a resolute tone: "Dayong, I can't live this kind of life with you, I'm afraid, I'm really afraid." I was stunned, I didn't expect her to be so determined. I tried to stay: "Xiaofang, I will try to change the status quo, give me a little time." ”
Xiao Fang shook her head and said with tears in her eyes: "Dayong, I don't want to wait, let's break up." With that, she turned and ran away, leaving me alone.
The pain of falling out of love devastated me, but life goes on. I consoled myself that maybe this was fate. During my days at the funeral home, I try to keep myself busy and stop thinking about the sad things.
However, fate played a trick on me again. One day, I was sorting through the belongings of the deceased when I suddenly received a call from Xiaofang's family. Her mother told me in tears that Xiaofang had passed away due to illness.
I was like five thunderbolts, and I was overwhelmed with grief. How could this be? She was only in her twenties! I hurriedly asked for leave and rushed to Xiaofang's house. At the sight of her cold corpse, I burst into tears and my heart was like a knife.
At her house, I met Xiaofang's younger sister, Xiaohong. Xiaohong told me that my sister had always regretted leaving me before her death, and she repeated my name over and over from her hospital bed. When I heard this, I was even more devastated.
After taking care of Xiaofang's funeral, I returned to the funeral home. During that time, I dreamed of Xiaofang every night, and she said to me with a guilty face: "Dayong, I'm sorry, I was too impulsive at the beginning, can you forgive me?" ”
And just like that, the days passed. One day, I received a letter from Xiaohong. In the letter, she said that she knew that her sister had always wanted to do something for me before her death, so she decided to introduce me to a girlfriend.
I hesitated for a long time, but finally decided to meet him. On the day we met, I saw a familiar figure - Xiaohong. She smiled and said to me, "Brother Dayong, I know you still have a sister in your heart, but I also want to give you a chance, let's try to get started." ”
I was stunned, I didn't expect Xiaohong to have this heart for me. I was silent for a long time, and finally nodded. Perhaps, this is fate. In this ups and downs of life, we can only go on bravely.
Since then, Xiaohong and I have started a new life. Although I still can't forget Xiaofang in my heart, I know that life will go on. And Xiaohong has also become the most important person in my life.
Time flies, and now many years have passed. Whenever I think of that past, I still feel a lot of emotion in my heart. Life is like a play, and drama is like life, we all play our respective roles in this play, joys and sorrows, ups and downs. And that past has become an eternal memory in my heart.
The days passed like this, and Xiaohong became a bright light in my life. She was gentle and kind and cared for me. Whenever I encountered difficulties in my work at the funeral home, she always patiently listened to me and gave me encouragement and support.
I remember that once, a special deceased came to the funeral home, an elderly veteran of the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea. His children are all abroad and there is no way to come back to see him off for the last time. Seeing him leave alone, I felt extremely sad. That night, I told Xiaohong the story of the veteran.
After hearing this, Xiaohong was silent for a long time, and then said to me: "Brother Dayong, I think we should do something for this veteran. I looked at her suspiciously, and she continued, "We can give him a solemn and warm farewell ceremony, so that he can feel the warmth of home in the last moments of his life." ”
So, we started preparing for this special farewell ceremony. Xiaohong contacted the local volunteer veterans' association and invited them to attend the ceremony. She also made a photo wall of the veteran's life, so that he could look back on his life on the last journey.
On the day of the farewell, there was solemnity in the funeral home. When the military song of the Volunteer Army sounded, everyone present was moved. Little Red held my hand tightly, tears welling up in her eyes. At that moment, I felt the weight and preciousness of life.
After the ceremony, Xiaohong said to me: "Brother Dayong, in fact, life is really fragile, and each of us should cherish the happiness in front of us. I looked at her affectionately, and a warm current welled up in my heart.
As time went on, my relationship with Xiaohong grew deeper. We support each other to face life's challenges. However, fate doesn't seem to want us to have too much of a smooth ride.
In the autumn of that year, Xiaohong suddenly fell ill and was admitted to the hospital. The doctor told me that she had a severe kidney disease that would require long-term treatment. I fell into the abyss, feeling like fate had played tricks on me again. During that time, I accompanied her through one difficult treatment process after another.
One day, Xiaohong called me to the hospital bed, smiled and said, "Brother Dayong, don't worry, I will definitely get better." I held back my tears and replied to her: "Xiaohong, you have to be strong, I will always be by your side." ”
In order to raise money for Xiaohong's treatment, I quit my job at the funeral home and started working for a logistics company. It's hard work, but when I think of Xiaohong, I feel empowered.
After a long period of treatment, Xiaohong's condition finally improved. That day, I took her for a walk in the park, and I was overwhelmed by the smile on her face. Life is always like this, inadvertently giving us hope.
Now, Xiaohong and I have come out of those difficult days. Together, we continue to move forward on the road of life. Although the future is still full of unknowns, as long as we have love in our hearts, we can overcome all difficulties.
Time is like a song, life is like a play. On the stage of destiny, each of us is the protagonist. Joys and sorrows, ups and downs, it is these experiences that let us know how to cherish and take responsibility. And the love story between me and Xiaohong will continue to be written on this long road of life.
The calm of life did not last long. That day, I was busy at a logistics company when I suddenly received a call from the hospital. The doctor hurriedly said, "Dayong, come to the hospital quickly, Xiaohong's condition has suddenly deteriorated." ”
My heart tightened, and I hurriedly asked my boss for leave and took a taxi to the hospital. Along the way, I was anxious and kept praying that Xiaohong would survive this hurdle. When I arrived at the hospital, I rushed into the ward and saw Xiaohong lying on the hospital bed, her face pale and her heart aching.
The doctor told me that Xiaohong's condition had recurred and that she needed immediate surgery. I took Xiaohong's hand and whispered, "Xiaohong, you have to be strong, you must survive." She smiled faintly and nodded.
Outside the operating room, I waited anxiously. Time seems to freeze in this moment, and every minute and every second is so long. Finally, the operating light went out, and the doctor came out and told me that the operation was successful, but Xiaohong still needed to be observed in the intensive care unit for some time.
During that time, I stayed outside the intensive care room every day, looking at Xiaohong inside through the glass. She was covered in tubes, and she looked so fragile. Whenever she wakes up, I tell her some light-hearted jokes to keep her optimistic.
One day, Xiaohong smiled at me and said, "Brother Dayong, do you know? During this time, I have been thinking that we can meet each other because of the fate given by God. Even if one day I'm gone, you have to live well and find someone better to accompany you. ”
With tears in my eyes, I replied to her, "Xiaohong, don't say stupid things, you will definitely get better." We still have a lot of unfinished business to walk through hand in hand. ”
As the days passed, Xiaohong's condition gradually stabilized. On the day she was discharged from the hospital, I took her to the beach. Looking at the rough sea, Xiaohong said with emotion: "Life is like this sea, sometimes calm, sometimes turbulent. We must learn to persevere in the wind and waves in order to reach the other side of happiness. ”
I held her hand tightly, knowing what that meant to us. Since then, we have cherished each other more and felt every beautiful moment in life with our hearts.
Soon after, Xiaohong proposed to go back to her hometown to visit her parents. I accompanied her back to that familiar village and was warmly welcomed by her family. During that time, we chatted and walked with her parents, enjoying this rare tranquility.
However, fate always seems to like to play a joke on us. On the day we were about to return to the city, Little Red suddenly fainted and fell to the ground. I rushed her back to the hospital, where doctors told me that her condition had deteriorated again and that she needed an immediate kidney transplant.
Faced with this sudden blow, I was at a loss for a moment. But thinking of Xiaohong's former strength, I told myself that I couldn't give up. I started running around looking for the right kidney. After countless efforts, with the help of a non-profit organization, I finally found a suitable kidney source.
The surgery went very well. After the surgery, Xiaohong recovered quickly. During those days, we supported each other and faced the challenges of life together. Finally, Xiaohong walked out of the shadow of illness and regained her bright smile.
Now, we have come out of that haze and continue to move forward on the road of life. Although the future is still full of unknowns, we all firmly believe that as long as we have love in our hearts, we can overcome all difficulties. And our story is also writing a chapter that belongs to us on this long road of life.
In the days after the surgery, Xiaohong became more cherished in every moment of her life. She often looked out the window from her balcony and told me she wanted to see more of the world. I decided that when she was better recovered, we would go on a trip together and go to the places she longed for.
One day, I came home from work and saw Xiaohong sitting on the sofa in the living room, holding a map in her hand, and a smile of anticipation on her face. When she saw me coming in, she said excitedly, "Brother Dayong, I have decided, I want to go to Tibet, to the place closest to the sky." ”
I looked at her, and a warm current welled up in my heart. I know that Xiaohong has always dreamed of going to Tibet, and she yearns for the blue sky, white clouds and mysterious religious culture there. I walked over, sat down beside her, held her hand, and said seriously, "Okay, when your health is better, we will go to Tibet." ”
Day after day, Xiaohong's body gradually recovered, and our travel plans were well prepared. Finally, on a sunny morning, we embarked on our journey to Tibet.
During the journey, we saw the magnificent snow-capped mountains, felt the enthusiasm of the Tibetan people, and also experienced the power of faith. Xiaohong said excitedly: "Brother Dayong, this place is really beautiful, I'm so happy to be here with you." ”
I looked at her with gratitude. I am grateful that life allows us to meet, and I am grateful for the courage and strength that Xiaohong has brought me. I held her hand tightly and said, "Xiaohong, I'm also very happy to be here with you, it's the best time of my life." ”
During our time in Tibet, we seem to have forgotten the hardships and pains of the past, and we are only left with longing and hope for the future. We supported each other, walked many difficult roads together, and enjoyed countless beautiful scenery together.
Back in the city, our lives returned to peace. Xiaohong began to learn to paint, and she painted the scenery and feelings she saw in Tibet on canvas. And I, too, work harder for our future.
Time flies, and our story continues. In the days to come, we will face more challenges together and enjoy more happiness together. We will walk through every stage of life hand in hand and create wonderful memories together.
Life is always full of unknowns, but we firmly believe that as long as we have love in our hearts, we can overcome all difficulties. The story of Xiaohong and me is like a beautiful picture, which continues to depict a chapter that belongs to us on the long road of life.