The weekend sun shone on Li Jinghua's face through the hazy curtains, and climbing up to the five o'clock alarm clock made her reluctantly struggle to leave the warm bed. Today she has to go back to her hometown early, late spring and early summer is the season when mulberries are ripe, and the black and purple shiny berries are her father Li Ming's favorite taste.
In the midst of the traffic, Li Jinghua got on the bus back to the countryside and slowly closed her eyes in the shaking and noisy. The countryside faded into the background, and the laziness of the afternoon spread with it, and two hours later, she arrived at the familiar town. In a hurry, she walked through the familiar streets to the mulberry forest.
When he arrived at his father's house, the tall and thin figure was already waiting at the door, and Li Ming had a warm smile on his face: "I'm back, girl." His voice was gentle and slightly hoarse.
"Dad, I see that your body is much tougher!" Li Jinghua stepped forward and hugged her father as she spoke.
The afternoon sun is sprinkled in the mulberry forest, the smile of his loving father, the memories of his childhood, Li Jinghua can't help but pick up her mobile phone and share this nostalgia in the circle of friends: "The mulberries are ripe, each grain is the taste of childhood, and I want to give my father a little surprise." ”
After sharing, after a while, my colleague Zhang Cuifen's phone called.
"Xiao Li, the mulberries in your circle of friends look really good!" Zhang Cuifen's tone was a little excited, "Tell you, I've been making barley and mulberry soup recently, and I heard that that thing is a holy product for women." I have 20 yuan a pound, how about leaving me five pounds? ”
Li Jinghua was a little embarrassed, "Sister Cuifen, this ......"
"Why, you're too little?" Zhang Cuifen asked with a smile on the other end of the phone.
"No, in fact, I came back this time to pick some fresh mulberries and bring them to my father. You know, he's old, he's sweet and likes this one a lot. ”
"Bring it to your dad?" Zhang Cuifen's voice was slightly lowered.
"Yes, although we have everything in the city, where can we find this kind of home-grown fresh mulberries? Sister Cuifen, don't worry, I'll see if there are more, if there are more, I will definitely think of you first. ”
Hearing Li Jinghua's embarrassment, Zhang Cuifen realized that she might be too direct, "Hey, Xiao Li, don't mind, I'm just a quick talker, and I speak a little rush." You are busy with yours first, and if you have any leftovers, remember to bring me two catties to taste. ”
"It's okay, Sister Cuifen, I know what you mean." Li Jinghua prevaricated and hung up the phone, she looked down at the bright spots on the phone screen, feeling the subtle emotional changes between friends who were slightly worried. After hanging up the phone, Li Jinghua still felt that it was not a good feeling in her heart. She knows that Zhang Cuifen is a straightforward person, never beats around the bush when she speaks, and she is indeed a good colleague. She took a deep breath and decided not to let this little thing affect the surprise she had brought to her father.
Under the mulberry tree, old Li Ming had already prepared a ladder and a basket. Li Jinghua carefully climbed the ladder and chatted with her father as she picked it up. "Dad, are you okay?"
Old Li Ming smiled and waved his hand, "Aren't I still stumbling." In the past two years, the town has also built a hospital, and there is no need to worry about a small illness. ”
Li Jinghua nodded, but felt a little guilty in her heart. She is busy at work, and the number of times she comes home is decreasing. Especially every time I come back, I can't do much other than buy some supplements. Taking mulberries back this time is a small thought.
The basket gradually filled, and Li Jinghua carefully got down from the ladder, a touch of overflowing sweat shining on his forehead. "Wait a minute, old man, I'll go to the kitchen and get some cold water." She said to Li Ming.
When I entered the kitchen, my phone vibrated again. It was a message from Zhang Cuifen: "Xiao Li, in fact, I was serious just now, don't take it to heart." By the way, how is your old man's health? ”
Li Jinghua looked at the message, and lightly typed a line of words on the screen with his fingertips: "It's okay, he's healthy." By the way, doesn't our company have a public welfare fund, and the next time there is an event, can we also consider going to the countryside to help them. ”
After the message was sent, Li Jinghua made a pot of tea and went out with it, she didn't expect how Zhang Cuifen would respond to this sudden proposal.
Back under the mulberry tree, Li Ming took the water, drank a few sips and said with a smile: "Girl, you are really careful, Dad, I can enjoy your good." ”
Suddenly, the phone rang again. It was Zhang Cuifen's call, and this time Li Jinghua hesitated and answered it.
"Xiao Li, I think your proposal is very good." Zhang Cuifen's voice was full of sincerity, "I'll talk to the leader about this and see if I can help the elderly here next time." ”
"Really? Thank you so much, Sister Cuifen! Li Jinghua's voice was full of surprise and gratitude.
"Come on, let's help each other, it's all colleagues." Zhang Cuifen's tone was a lot relaxed, and she also carried a bit of pleasure, "By the way, how many mulberries did you get?" I just want to try your homegrown. ”
Li Jinghua smiled, "Sister Cuifen, don't worry, I will definitely keep your share." ”
After the two chatted a few words, Li Jinghua hung up the phone with a comfortable smile on her face. She turned her head to look at her father, Li Ming, and thought to herself that maybe this was not only a surprise for her father, but also an opportunity to further connect the villagers. Li Jinghua's heart is warm, and the little mulberries can also string together a simple human affection. Li Jinghua and her father were busy in the fields all day, picking a lot of mulberries. It was getting late, the father and daughter were sitting on the rattan chairs in the courtyard, and Lao Li Ming pointed to the basket full of mulberries and said, "Girl, you came back this time, and you really did a lot of work for my father." ”
Li Jinghua smiled and said, "Dad, what's here, I can do something for you, it's too late for me to be happy." ”
At this moment, Zhang Cuifen's phone call came again. Li Jinghua pressed the answer button, and Zhang Cuifen's slightly apologetic voice came from the other end of the phone: "Xiao Li, I may have spoken too directly yesterday, I didn't take into account your feelings, I'm sorry." ”
"Sister Cuifen, it's all a trivial matter, don't take it to heart." Li Jinghua responded calmly.
"Actually, I wanted to ask, how is your idea about the Foundation going? Also, how is your dad's health? Isn't it bad? ”
Listening to Zhang Cuifen's concerned words, Li Jinghua couldn't help but sigh: "Hey, Dad, he is an old man, and his heart was not very good some time ago. The doctor said to pay attention to his diet, so I thought about bringing him some home-grown mulberries, which would be healthy and make him happy. ”
There was silence on the other end of the phone for a while, and Zhang Cuifen said gently: "So that's the case, then I shouldn't be so careful." The health of the elderly is the most important, and I admire your heart as a daughter. ”
Li Jinghua smiled slightly: "Thank you, Sister Cuifen, for your understanding, we are busy in the city, and sometimes we really ignore the people we should care about the most." ”
Zhang Cuifen sighed on the other end of the phone: "That's right, I've been busy making money in the past two years, and sometimes I neglect my family." No matter how busy we are at work, we really can't put family affection aside. ”
"Sister Cuifen, I think as long as we have this awareness in our hearts, we will always find a balance." Li Jinghua comforted softly, "I have to be busy with work, but I also have to take care of my family." ”
"Yes, yes, I have to learn from you in the future and take time to go home and see the old man." There was a hint of determination in Zhang Cuifen's voice.
Their conversation continued in a warm atmosphere for a while, and the two agreed to visit Lao Li Ming together after work. When Li Jinghua hung up the phone, she not only got closer to Zhang Cuifen emotionally, but also had a deeper understanding of the balance between work and family.
As the night fell, Li Jinghua looked at the figure of old Li Ming gradually falling asleep in the slight evening breeze, and she secretly swore in her heart that no matter how busy she was at work, she could not forget the warmth of her family and her father's smile. The prosperity of the city and the peace of the countryside are intertwined in Li Jinghua's heart, and this time she went home, not only made her father feel the care of his daughter, but also inadvertently mediated a spiritual connection.
In the company, after some communication and preparation, Zhang Cuifen decided to launch a fundraising activity for the elderly Li Ming. One afternoon, Li Jinghua was sitting at her desk, and after work, she heard a whisper next to her.
"Have you heard? Sister Cuifen is organizing the fundraiser for Li Jinghua's father. ”
"Oh, I heard about that, and I specially prepared some money to donate a little."
This sudden news made Li Jinghua feel sudden and warm. When she found Zhang Cuifen to ask, she only saw the other party with a relieved smile.
"Sister Cuifen, is it true? You're going to start a fundraiser for my dad? Li Jinghua's voice trembled.
Zhang Cuifen nodded: "Yes, didn't you say that your father is not in good health, I think there are so many people in our company, everyone can donate a little money, and they can also contribute to your family." ”
"I ......" Li Jinghua was a little speechless, her eyes were slightly red, "Thank you so much, you are so good." ”
In the next few days, fundraising activities were in full swing within the company. Colleagues have reached out to help, and small donations have gathered into a warm current, which not only condenses the invisible bond between colleagues, but also brings real help to the elderly Li Ming.
After the fundraising event, a thick list of love and in-kind donations were sent to Li Jinghua. She returned to her hometown and passed on the warmth from her colleagues to her father.
"Look, Dad, it's for you from our colleagues in our company." Li Jinghua had a happy smile on her face.
Old Li Ming took the thing, and his eyes moistened: "It's really hearty, I have never received such a great favor in my life." ”
As the night deepened, Li Jinghua sat in the small courtyard of her father's house, looking at the starry sky, and her mood was extremely happy. It turns out that the bridge of friendship and family affection does not have to be built on material things, sometimes a small action can warm people's hearts and shorten the distance between each other.
She pressed her phone, ready to share this emotion again with her circle of friends. The fingertips ripple with gratitude, and the screen reflects the hope for life. Putting the phone aside, the cool breeze blowing, Li Jinghua looked at the vast starry sky, and a question surged in her heart - compared with the busy life, the warm friendship and family warmth, isn't it precious that we should cherish more?