This article is a novel story, some of the plots are fictional, if there are similarities are purely coincidental, the picture comes from the Internet, invaded and deleted.
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In 1988, it was the first time I went to the city looking for a job opportunity. My eldest brother told me early on that he had already found me a job in a factory in the city. The train station ticket window was crowded with people, and it was impossible to buy tickets at all.
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I had no choice but to spend the night on a bench at the station. The train station was full of people, the lights were dazzling, and I barely lay down on the cold benches, curled up in a ball, and barely fell asleep.
It was dark, and I was awakened by the noise around me, and when I opened my eyes, I found that there was another person next to me—a girl with a beautiful face, who was sleeping on the other side of the bench.
She doesn't look much older than me. At the moment when we looked at each other, in the slightly awkward eye contact, I felt an unexpected fate.
She told me that her name was Lin Yan, because she returned to the city late last night and didn't catch the bus, so she had to stay here. We chatted a few words and shared our experiences, and we couldn't help but feel a little warm emotion in a foreign place.
That morning, Lin Yan and I said goodbye at the train station, and we didn't think too much about each other. This chance encounter became a turning point in my fate.
My eldest brother helped me find a job in a factory in the city. I am a hard-working person, starting as an ordinary worker on the production line, trying to learn new skills and making several like-minded friends.
But the busy factory life often makes me feel that there is less warmth in the hustle and bustle of the city, especially when I return to my rented room after work at night, and the loneliness always lingers.
One weekend, I was strolling through the market when I suddenly saw Lin Yan in the middle of a bustling crowd. She was more energetic than the last time they met, wearing a neat light-colored dress.
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I recognized her at a glance, and she saw me with a smile of surprise. We found a small teahouse to sit down and chat, and she talked about working as a shopping guide in the mall, and she felt that although the work was busy, it was very fulfilling.
As the chat deepened, we discovered that we had a lot of experiences and ideas in common with each other. She spoke calmly about her family background, her father died early, and her mother raised her by doing manual work, life has not been easy, but she learned to be independent early.
We talked about our dreams, I said I wanted to establish myself in the city, and she said she wanted to open her own clothing store. I was attracted by her cheerful personality and tenacity, and she was impressed by my down-to-earth attitude.
From that day on, we started seeing each other frequently. When she gets off work, I'll pick her up, and then we'll walk the streets of the city, chat, or go to the teahouse together for a hot drink. The relationship between us grew deeper, and gradually the expectation for the future sprouted.
But the test of reality followed. When I plucked up the courage to meet Lin Yan's mother, she looked serious and asked me directly what I did in the city.
I replied truthfully, saying that working in a factory, although the salary is not high, but I am diligent and willing to work hard, and I can save some money. She was skeptical about this, and said bluntly: "Can you guarantee that Yanzi will not suffer in the future with such a job?"
Her questioning made me speechless for a moment, but I didn't back down. I candidly expressed my feelings and future plans for Lin Yan, and wanted to work with her to build the future together.
Lin Yan also stood by my side and firmly told her mother that she had decided to be with me. Eventually, her mother was impressed by our sincerity and accepted me, and although she still had concerns, she chose to respect her daughter's decision.
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Next, Lin Yan and I went back to my hometown to meet my parents. We returned with some gifts from the city, and my mother prepared a hearty meal for us early.
She warmly entertained Lin Yan and chatted at first sight. The father was a little restrained at first, but gradually relaxed and was very satisfied with Lin Yan.
When the parents first met, the atmosphere was relaxed and happy, and the marriage was decided. Even though we come from different family backgrounds, we are bound together by a common belief and genuine affection.
The wedding was simple and warm, and we invited family and friends to witness the relationship. Lin Yan's mother also attended the wedding and finally smiled and blessed us, while my parents were happy that their son had found such an excellent daughter-in-law.
After getting married, Lin Yan and I began to join hands to welcome a new chapter in our lives. We are still working hard in the factory area of the city, and although the days are simple, they are full of warmth.
In the factory, I gradually worked hard to become a team leader, and my salary increased slightly. However, as household expenses gradually increase, financial pressures follow.
Lin Yan has always wanted to open her own clothing store, but this wish has not yet come true, and I am worried that I will not be able to fulfill her dream.
One evening, Lin Yan came back from work, took out a clothing store lease contract, and said to me excitedly: "I discussed it with a few colleagues, shared the store together, and started our small business!"
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Looking at her expectant eyes, I felt her desire for the future, but I was still uneasy in my heart. We don't have a lot of savings, and if we want to start a new business, we have to take some risks.
After weighing the pros and cons with her and I back and forth, we finally decided to grit our teeth and give it a try. Lin Yan was careful and hands-on in the decoration and purchase of the store. On the day it opened, the store was filled with her carefully selected clothing styles, but there were few customers.
Business was dismal in the first week, and income barely covered rent, utilities, and electricity. Seeing her struggling to maintain a smile in the store, I had mixed feelings and didn't know how to encourage her.
In the second week, Lin Yan insisted on going to the community to distribute flyers, visiting other shops in the neighborhood, and trying to promote the characteristics of the stores in various ways.
Finally, in the third week, business gradually picked up, with a few loyal customers and a good relationship with the surrounding merchants.
The business gradually got on the right track, and although she didn't make a fortune, she ran the clothing store in an orderly manner with her intelligence and hard work. Looking at Lin Yan's determined pursuit of her dreams, my heart was full of admiration.
She never gave up on the desire we used to talk about in the teahouse, and even in the face of setbacks and pressures, she showed unparalleled optimism and resilience.
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Although we have experienced a difficult time, it is this experience that has given us a deeper understanding of each other's perseverance and belief.
After this storm, our relationship is stronger and our trust is deeper. I know that no matter how difficult the days ahead may be, we can work together to meet the dawn of every morning.
As the days passed, Lin Yan's clothing store gradually became famous in the neighborhood, with more and more repeat customers and an increasingly stable income.
I also won the trust of the leaders because of my conscientiousness and responsibility in the factory, and I was promoted to team leader, and my salary increased a lot. We are no longer stretched in life, we can finally save money with peace of mind, and occasionally send small gifts to both parents to express filial piety.
During the Chinese New Year, we take turns to go back to our respective hometowns to visit our parents. Lin Yan's mother is also more and more satisfied with me, a simple son-in-law, and from time to time praises us for how well we live, and my parents regard Lin Yan as their own daughter and regard her as the pride of our family.
Looking back on the chance encounter at the train station back then, Lin Yan and I both felt that it was the arrangement of fate. No matter how many ups and downs there are in life, we still support each other and make progress together.
Turn all the bitterness into warm hugs and sincere smiles in the days. Our relationship has never faded, and it has become more tenacious in the tempering of the years.