When I retired, I was exactly 60 years old. Say goodbye to busy work, and life suddenly becomes leisurely. My children had their own families, and I started living alone. My friends say that I should find a companion so that I will not be lonely in my old age. So, at their instigation, I started a blind date trip.
That day, I came to a café as promised, and there was a beautiful young girl sitting across from me. Her name is Xiaoyan and she is a flight attendant. Looking at her, my heart beat a drum: I'm so old, can she take a fancy to me?
Xiao Yan was very generous, she smiled and said, "Uncle, you look quite energetic, not at all like a sixty-year-old person." ”
I smiled awkwardly: "The flight attendant's vision is high, can I still get into your eyes as an old man?"
Xiaoyan said seriously: "Age is not a problem, the key is that we can understand each other and spend our old age together." ”
Our conversation was speculative, but I always had a pimple in my heart: why did she fall in love with me as an old man when she was so young?
One day, I couldn't help but ask Xiaoyan, "Why did you choose to go on a blind date with me?"
Xiao Yan sighed and said, "Actually, I had a boyfriend before, but he has been out of town for a long time because of work, and we get together less and leave more. Later, I found out that he had another woman outside, and we broke up. Since then, I've had some fears of both love and marriage. When I met you, I felt that you were steady, down-to-earth, and a person to rely on. ”
I looked at her distressedly: "Xiaoyan, I will be good to you." ”
Our relationship gradually warmed up, but so did the contradictions. My sons and daughters felt that Xiaoyan was too young for me. And Xiaoyan's colleagues also ridiculed her for finding an "old man".
One day, we were walking in the park, and Xiaoyan suddenly said, "Let's break up." ”
I was stunned: "Why?"
Xiao Yan said with tears in her eyes: "I don't want you to be hurt because of me, your children don't like me, and my colleagues are also talking behind my back." Let's separate. ”
I held her hand tightly: "Xiaoyan, we are sincere together, why should we give up our happiness because of other people's eyes? I believe that as long as we persevere, others will always understand." ”
Thanks to our efforts, the children gradually accepted Xiaoyan, and Xiaoyan's colleagues stopped talking about it. We began to plan for the future, traveling together, cooking together, and living happily ever after.
Once, when we were walking on the beach, Xiaoyan suddenly stopped, looked at me and said, "Uncle, do you think we will always be so happy?"
I replied with a smile: "As long as we cherish each other, happiness will always be with us." ”
In this way, we held hands and continued to walk in the sunset, writing our own stories of old age together.
As the days passed, we got to know each other better. Xiaoyan's enthusiasm and vitality for life are contagious to me and make me feel as if I have returned to my youth. When we are together, we always discuss a variety of topics, from life trivia to life philosophy.
I remember one time, when we were sitting on the sofa at home, Xiaoyan suddenly asked me, "Uncle, what do you think is the most important thing in life?"
I pondered for a moment, then replied, "I think it's about cherishing the people in front of you, living in the moment, and leaving no regrets." ”
Xiao Yan nodded and leaned into my arms: "Then we are like this now, do we cherish the people in front of us?"
I gently stroked her hair: "Of course, Xiaoyan, you are the person in front of me, and I will do my best to cherish you." ”
However, life is always full of surprises. One day, Xiaoyan's company suddenly informed her that she needed to go abroad for a period of time due to flight adjustments. The news weighed our hearts heavy, and it was the first time we had faced a separation since we met.
On the way to the airport, neither of us spoke. I held her hand tightly and tried to convey my comfort and encouragement. When she arrived at the airport, Xiaoyan turned around and looked at me with tears in her eyes: "Uncle, I will miss you." ”
I resisted the reluctance in my heart and pretended to be relaxed and said, "Study hard and strive to come back as soon as possible." I'll be waiting for you here, no matter how long. ”
Xiao Yan smiled and nodded, turned around and walked to the security checkpoint. I watched her back, and my heart was full of concern.
In the days when Xiaoyan left, I seemed to have lost my direction. The house was empty, and without her laughter, everything seemed so silent. I tried to keep myself busy, signed up for the senior choir in the community, rehearsed and performed with the members, and tried to dispel my inner thoughts in this way.
One day, when the choir was performing in the park, I stood on the stage, looked at the audience, and suddenly noticed a familiar figure. That's Xiaoyan, she came back early. I was excited in my heart, and after the singing, I couldn't wait to run off the stage and hugged her tightly: "Xiaoyan, you're back!"
Xiao Yan smiled and cried: "Uncle, I miss you so much." ”
We hugged each other and cried, and at that moment, I understood that no matter how many difficulties and challenges lie ahead, as long as we love each other, we can overcome everything. Xiaoyan's return makes me even more convinced that our love is so precious and worthy of our perseverance.
Since then, we have cherished each other more and faced life more courageously. We have had many wonderful times together and have overcome many difficulties together. The years have left their mark on our faces, but our hearts are still young and full of passion.
And on this sunset evening, we held hands again, strolling along the familiar seaside, enjoying this plain and sincere love, and continuing to write our own story of old age.
After Xiaoyan returned, our life became more colorful. She brought back a lot of anecdotes from abroad and made me feel the charm of different cultures. We started planning trips together to see landscapes that we had only seen in books.
One day, Xiaoyan excitedly took a travel guide and said to me: "Uncle, let's travel abroad, go to France, see the Eiffel Tower, and feel the romantic French style." ”
I looked at the anticipation in her eyes and nodded with a smile: "Okay, let's go to France and make your dream come true." ”
The preparations were extremely busy, we processed visas, booked hotels, planned our trips, and everything was full of anticipation. Finally, on that sunny day, we set out on our journey to France.
Standing at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, Xiaoyan held my hand excitedly: "Uncle, we are finally here, this is the place I have always dreamed of." ”
I responded with a smile: "Xiaoyan, to see you so happy, all my efforts are worth it." ”
During our time in France, we were like a young couple, walking hand in hand through the streets of Paris, tasting French cuisine and feeling the romantic atmosphere. Our affection for each other grew deeper on days like these.
However, life is never always easy. One night in France, Xiaoyan suddenly fell ill and had a high fever. I was in a hurry, and we had to do it in the hotel because we didn't understand the language. At that moment, I felt deeply helpless.
I held Xiao Yan's hand tightly and comforted her softly: "Xiao Yan, you have to be strong, we will definitely find a way." ”
Perhaps it was the grace of heaven that a staff member at the hotel learned of our predicament and offered to help contact a local hospital. With their help, Xiaoyan received timely treatment.
After recovering from her illness, Xiaoyan said to me with tears in her eyes: "Uncle, thank you, it was you who made me feel the warmth of home in a foreign country. ”
I hugged her gently: "Xiaoyan, we are a family, no matter what difficulties we encounter, we have to face them together." ”
Back in China, our lives have returned to their former tranquility. We started learning French and hope that the next time we go to France, we will be able to better integrate into the local life. We also set up a French class in the community to share what we have learned with more people.
Life is spent in fullness, and we rely on each other to grow together. Nourished by love, we have spent one beautiful day after another. And those challenges and difficulties have become witnesses of our feelings.
On this warm afternoon, we sat side by side on the balcony, looking at the sky in the distance, Xiao Yan suddenly said, "Uncle, do you think we will encounter any difficulties?"
I smiled and replied, "No matter what the future holds, as long as we work together, everything will be solved." ”
In this way, we continued to support each other in this wonderful old age and wrote our own stories together.
In the days that followed, our lives were like a calm lake, undisturbed. We still learn French together every day, teach French lessons together in the community, and plan future trips together. Our little days are both fulfilling and satisfying.
However, just when we thought that life would go on like this forever, a chance chance changed our lives.
That day, during our French class in the community, an old French gentleman named Alain suddenly fainted in class. We rushed him to the hospital, where doctors diagnosed him with a heart attack. Since Alain has no relatives in China, we took the initiative to take care of him.
During our days in the hospital, we took turns taking care of Alain, bringing him warmth and care. Alain's body gradually recovered, and he gradually integrated into our lives. He shared with us his life in France and told us interesting stories about his travels in China, which made our days more colorful.
One day, Alain looked at us and said with emotion, "You guys are like my family, you have given me so much care and attention. ”
Xiao Yan responded with a smile: "Mr. Alain, we are all friends, and it is right to help each other." ”
Alan nodded, his eyes full of gratitude: "You have made me feel the warmth of home, I am really grateful to you." ”
Under our care, Alain's body gradually recovered. After recovering, he invited us to France to see his home there. We gladly accepted his invitation and set out on our journey to France again.
In France, we visited Alain's home and felt the tranquility and beauty of the French countryside. We also went to Paris and toured various famous sights of Paris with Alain. This trip gave us a deeper understanding of France and a deeper relationship with Alain.
Back in China, our lives are still the same. We continue to teach French in the community and continue to plan future trips. And our relationship has become deeper these days.
On a sunny afternoon, we sat side by side on the balcony and looked at the sky in the distance. Xiao Yan suddenly said, "Uncle, do you think we will encounter any difficulties?"
I smiled and replied, "No matter what the future holds, as long as we work together, everything will be solved." ”
In this way, we continued to support each other in this wonderful old age and wrote our own stories together.