That year, my seven-year-old son, Xiaobao, was abducted. That day was the nightmare of my life, and I never imagined that the originally happy family of three would be shattered by this sudden disaster.
My wife Cuihua and I searched all over the world, but Xiaobao was like evaporating from the world, and there was no news. During that time, our lives fell into darkness. I washed my face in tears all day, and my wife became in a trance, sometimes not saying a word all day long.
One day, I saw a back figure on the street, that thin body, like a little treasure. I chased after it, only to find that it was just a stranger. I stood in the street, tears streaming down my face, and at that moment, I really lost the courage to live. I ran home, picked up the pesticide, and prepared to end my life.
At this moment, my wife Cuihua rushed in, she hugged me, crying: "You can't leave me, we have to find Xiaobao together!" Looking at her desperate eyes, my heart was like a knife, and finally I put down the pesticide.
As the days passed, we gradually accepted the reality. However, in the 25th year of my son's disappearance, a stranger appeared and completely shattered our peaceful life.
That day, we were approached by an old man in rags, who said, "I know the whereabouts of your son. Hearing this, Cuihua and I were so excited that we couldn't speak.
The old man took us to a remote mountain village, and he said: "Your son was abducted here and later adopted by a family, who treated him very well, and he also changed his name to Liu Qiang. ”
We found Liu Qiang, who had grown into a young man who looked a lot like when we were younger. When he learned of his background, he was stunned, tears rolling in his eyes.
We took Liu Qiang back home, and the people in the village came to congratulate our family reunion. However, in this laughter, I found that my wife Cuihua did not have joy on her face, but was full of thoughts.
In the evening, Cuihua called me aside, and she said, "All these years, I have been thinking, what would we do if Xiaobao came back? ”
I reassured her, "Don't be afraid, we'll get used to it." ”
However, things are not as simple as we think. Although Liu Qiang has returned home, his living habits in the mountain village are incompatible with our family. He became more and more silent and even began to ostracize us.
One day, I couldn't help but ask him, "Do you resent us?" Liu Qiang lowered his head and whispered, "I just don't know how to face you." ”
I understand that over the years, he has taken root in that mountain village, and the life there and the relatives there have become a part of him that he cannot part with.
I discussed it with Cuihua and decided to take Liu Qiang back to that mountain village and let him choose his own future path. We told him, "You are our son, and we will support you wherever you go." ”
That night in the mountain village, our family of three sat in front of the door and watched the sky full of stars. Liu Qiang said: "I figured it out, I want to stay here, in order to repay the couple's nurturing grace, and also to find my roots." ”
Cuihua and I nodded tearfully, although we were reluctant in our hearts, we both understood that this was Liu Qiang's own choice.
After returning to the city, we often wrote to Liu Qiang, telling him about the details of his family. And Liu Qiang will also share his experience in the mountain village in the letter. Although we are thousands of miles apart, our hearts are always connected.
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, decades have passed. Cuihua and I have gray hair, and Liu Qiang also started a family in a mountain village. Whenever we think of that past, we have both emotion and relief in our hearts. After all, we have experienced life and death, and we have also witnessed each other's growth.
Life is always in the midst of tribulations, so that we can learn to grow and learn to cherish. And those past events that have made us painful will eventually become eternal memories in our hearts.
Time flies like a song. Over the years, although Cuihua and I are old, we have always been worried about Liu Qiang in the mountain village. In the dead of night, I would take out the letter sent by Liu Qiang and read it over and over again, reminiscing about the warmth between the lines.
One day, I received a letter from Liu Qiang, in which he said that he wanted to invite us to live in a mountain village. Cuihua and I were so excited that we immediately started packing. After all, we haven't seen him in all these years, and the thoughts of him in our hearts are surging like a tide.
On the day we arrived at the mountain village, Liu Qiang, his wife and children came to pick us up. Looking at their happy appearance, Cuihua and I were full of emotion in our hearts. Liu Qiang has fully integrated into the life here and has become an authentic mountain person.
In the evening, Liu Qiang's home was bustling, and the neighbors in the village came to congratulate us on our reunion. At the dinner table, Liu Qiang's wife served a series of special dishes in the mountains, and everyone sat together, laughing and laughing.
After the meal, Liu Qiang took us to the courtyard and said, "Dad, Mom, you have been thinking about me all these years, and I also want you to experience the life in the mountains, feel the tranquility and beauty here." ”
That night, our family of five lay in the courtyard, looking at the starry sky and chatting about each other's lives. Liu Qiang said: "Dad, Mom, I know that you always feel indebted to me in your hearts, but in fact, I have never blamed you. It was fate that brought us together and became each other's relatives. ”
I held Liu Qiang's hand, tears rolling in my eyes: "Son, it is already the greatest happiness for our family to be reunited again." ”
During these days in the mountain village, Cuihua and I really experienced Liu Qiang's life. We went up the mountain to chop firewood, went down to the field to grow vegetables, and felt the joy of labor. Although it is poor, the kindness and warmth of the people make us feel at home.
The day before parting, Liu Qiang took us to a place. There is a hill there, and there is a cemetery on the hill. Liu Qiang pointed to a tombstone and said, "Dad, Mom, this couple is my adoptive parents." They were the ones who gave me a second life and taught me what family is. ”
Cuihua and I knelt in front of the grave with tears in our eyes, thanking the couple for their nurturing grace to Liu Qiang. We know that without them, we may never have been able to find Liu Qiang.
After returning to the city, we still kept in touch with Liu Qiang. And Liu Qiang will often bring his wife and children back to visit us. Although there is still a distance in our lives, our hearts are always connected.
The years are ticking, and we're all getting old. However, that strong family affection has always remained the same. We have experienced life and death, and we have also witnessed each other's growth. In the days to come, we will cherish this hard-won reunion even more and write the story of our family with love.
In this way, the days flow slowly in peace and joy, and our lives are intertwined between mountain villages and cities. Every time Liu Qiang comes back, it is a festival for our family, Cuihua will prepare a large table of Liu Qiang's favorite dishes in advance, and we sit together, sharing each other's joys, sorrows, and sorrows.
Once, when Liu Qiang came back, there was a hint of worry in his eyes. After the meal, he pulled me aside and whispered, "Dad, the village plans to build a new road, which may affect the cemetery left by my adoptive parents." ”
My heart tightened, knowing what that cemetery meant to Liu Qiang. I patted him on the shoulder: "We'll figure it out." ”
That night, I discussed with Cuihua for a long time, and finally decided to fund the construction of the road in the village, but on the condition that the cemetery was kept. We understand that doing so may cost us most of our savings, but for the sake of Liu Qiang, for the sake of that deep emotion, everything is worth it.
Things went more smoothly than we expected, and the people in the village expressed their understanding and support when they learned of our request. They say that the cemetery is the root of the village, a witness to history, and they hope to preserve it.
On the day the road was built, I stood in front of the tomb with Cuihua and Liu Qiang, watching the workers carefully bypass the cemetery for construction. Liu Qiang's eyes flashed with tears of gratitude, and he held our hands tightly: "Dad, Mom, thank you." ”
I smiled and patted his hands: "Silly boy, we are a family, don't be so polite." ”
The road has been repaired, and the village is more easily connected to the outside world. Liu Qiang also began to try to bring the specialties of the mountains to the city to sell, and his life gradually improved.
One day, Liu Qiang came back with his wife and children and told us the good news that he was going to open a farmhouse so that more people could experience life in a mountain village. We were so happy to hear that Cuihua even started to help with the planning.
On the opening day of the farmhouse, Cuihua and I stood in the crowd, looking at Liu Qiang's busy figure, and our hearts were full of pride. This once-lost son has now grown into a man who stands up to the sky.
In the evening, when the guests were gone, our family sat in the courtyard of the farmhouse, looking at the stars in the sky and enjoying the tranquility. Liu Qiang said: "Dad, Mom, without your support, I may never be able to leave that mountain village." ”
I shook my head: "No, son, it is your bravery and persistence that have brought us to today's reunion." We are all proud. ”
Time flies, and our story continues to write extraordinary in the ordinary. We have been through hardships, but affection and love have made us stronger. In this changing world, we always hold each other's hands firmly and face the challenges of the future together. Such days, simple and happy, are enough for us to remember for a lifetime.
Liu Qiang's farmhouse business is becoming more and more prosperous, attracting more and more tourists. Every time we return to the mountain village, we can see Liu Qiang's busy figure and hear the laughter of tourists. His life is getting richer and fuller, and we are very happy for him.
One day, Liu Qiang suddenly found us, and his eyes flashed with excitement: "Dad, Mom, I want to expand the farmhouse and make it a resort integrating accommodation, catering, and entertainment." This will not only attract more tourists, but also drive the economic development of the village. ”
Cuihua and I looked at each other, both surprised and relieved. I was surprised by Liu Qiang's ambition, and relieved that he finally found his own career.
"It's a good idea, and we support you. I said, and Cuihua nodded.
So, our family of three began to get busy, making suggestions for Liu Qiang's resort plan. We contacted architects to design the layout of the resort, and we consulted with travel experts to develop a detailed marketing strategy. In this process, our family has been more closely united, working together and making progress together.
Finally, the resort was completed and opened. It was a sunny day, and Cuihua and I stood at the door of the resort, looking at the endless stream of tourists, and our hearts were filled with joy. Liu Qiang walked over and held our hands tightly: "Dad, Mom, without your help, I can't get to where I am today." ”
I smiled and shook my head: "No, son, it is your own hard work and persistence that has led to today's success." We are just behind you silently supporting you. ”
As the resort's business got better and better, Liu Qiang decided to invest some of his profits in the construction of the village, building roads, schools and improving the living conditions of the villagers. He became the pride of the village and the pride of ours.
Time flies, and our story continues to write extraordinary in the ordinary. We have been through hardships, but affection and love have made us stronger. In this changing world, we always hold each other's hands firmly and face the challenges of the future together. Such days, simple and happy, are enough for us to remember for a lifetime.