A serendipitous act of kindness led to a touching story of gratitude 16 years later. When I was herding cattle by the pond, I rescued a girl from a neighboring village, and now she has come to the door, how can I repay the kindness of that year?
My name is Li Qiang, I am 32 years old and I was born in a remote village. Our family has been farmers for generations, relying on the sky for food, and although life is hard, it is also full of pastoral tranquility and beauty. I grew up on this land and knew every inch of the land, every pond.
I remember one summer 16 years ago, when I had just turned 16 and was grazing cattle by the pond at the head of the village. It was a sunny day, a light breeze, and the water in the pond was rippling, and everything seemed so beautiful. Suddenly, I heard a rush for help, and I followed the sound to see a girl struggling in the middle of the pond, she kept beating the water, but her body gradually sank.
My heart tightened, and I immediately threw down the ox rope in my hand and galloped to the edge of the pond. I knew that if I didn't save people quickly, that girl would be more than lucky. I took off my shoes, jumped into the pond, and swam to the girl. When I grabbed her hand, she was already dying. With all my strength, I dragged her to the shore.
After some emergency rescue, the girl finally woke up. Her face was pale, but her eyes were full of gratitude. She told me that her name was Xiaofang, that she was from a neighboring village, and that she had come to play by the pond alone that day and accidentally slipped into the water. I reassured her not to be scared and told her that she was safe. I then helped her back to the village and informed her family.
Xiaofang's family was very grateful to me, and they offered to repay me many times, but I always waved my hand and said, "No, I just did what I had to do." "Then I went on with my life, herding cattle, plowing the land, and helping my parents with household chores. Xiao Fang also came back to her life, and we occasionally met on the road, and she would always greet me with a smile.
The days passed like this. When I became an adult, I went to work in the city to improve my family's life. Although life is harder, when I think of my parents at home and that familiar land, I feel that everything is worth it.
Until one day, a familiar figure appeared at the door of the factory where I worked. She was dressed in a clean and tidy dress, and she looked like the drowning girl back then. She told me that she was working in the city and that she had come to me when she heard that I was here.
I was a little surprised, I didn't know what she was looking for me. Xiao Fang looked at me and said seriously: "Brother Li Qiang, do you remember that you saved me 16 years ago? ”
I smiled, shook my head and said, "Xiaofang, you really don't have to take it to heart. For me, that's just a trifle. ”
But Xiaofang insisted on repaying me. She said, "You not only saved my life, but also made me understand the preciousness of life." Over the years, I have been studying and working hard in the hope that I can become a useful person. Now, I finally have the ability to repay you. ”
As she spoke, she took out a bank card from her bag, handed it to me and said, "There is some money in here, which I have saved over the years." It's not much, but I hope it helps. ”
I was stunned, I didn't expect her to repay me in this way. I looked at her sincere eyes, and a warm current welled up in my heart. I know that this is not only a bank card, but also a heart and gratitude from her.
I took the bank card, smiled and said, "Thank you, Xiaofang." I'll put the money to good use. ”
At that moment, we looked at each other and smiled, as if we had returned to that sunny summer day, to that pond. I know that this friendship will always be remembered in my heart and become the most precious treasure in my life.
Acts of kindness in life often stem from the simplest emotions in the heart. Li Qiang rescued Xiaofang back then, but he didn't want to ask for anything in return, but inadvertently planted the seeds of gratitude. After 16 years, this seed took root and blossomed into beautiful flowers. This story teaches us that kindness and gratitude are among the most beautiful human qualities, and they are able to connect hearts and minds across time and space. Let us cherish every kindness and gratitude, and let the world become a better place because of love. #情感故事##救命之恩, courtesy should be reciprocated!##救命之恩##上联: Knowing gratitude and not forgetting the original#善良和感恩;