It was a sunny autumn day, and I, a veteran who had been retired for five years, went to see the parents of the woman I loved, with trepidation. I stood in front of the door of their house and took a deep breath, wondering in my heart what they might offer.
I knocked on the door, and it opened, and the faces of my future father-in-law and mother-in-law came into view. Behind their smiles, I felt an inexplicable pressure.
We sat in the living room, and after some pleasantries, the future father-in-law cleared his throat and said, "Young man, we have three conditions, don't you mind if you hear it." ”
I nodded and motioned for him to continue.
"Number one, you have to have a stable job." The future mother-in-law took over the conversation, and her eyes revealed a hint of firmness.
I was stunned for a moment, and hurriedly explained: "Auntie, although I am retired, the state has arranged a job for me, and I have been working hard." ”
They looked at each other and smiled, as if they were satisfied with my answer. The future father-in-law continued: "Second, you have to have a house. ”
My heart tightened, the house is my biggest problem at the moment. I stubbornly said, "Uncle, I'm still trying to save money, and I'll find a way to buy a house as soon as possible." ”
The future mother-in-law smiled slightly and said, "Third, you have to promise us that you will be good to our daughter after marriage." ”
I nodded hurriedly: "Uncle and aunt, I promise to be good to her, and to be good to her for the rest of my life!" ”
At this moment, the future father-in-law suddenly mentioned a condition that puzzled me: "In addition, you have to help us fulfill a wish." ”
I was stunned, and thought to myself: Isn't this clearly embarrassing me? I hesitated for a moment and asked, "What wishes?" As long as I can do it, I will do my best. ”
The future father-in-law and mother-in-law looked at each other and smiled, and then the father-in-law said: "Actually, it is not difficult, we used to serve in a unit when we were young, and then we left for some reason. We have always wanted to find our old comrades-in-arms and relive that period of comradeship. ”
I breathed a sigh of relief that it was so. I said, "Uncle and aunt, although I have retired, I still have many comrades-in-arms in the army, and I can help find them through them." ”
They listened, and a smile of relief appeared on their faces.
In the following days, I was busy with work while helping my future father-in-law and mother-in-law find old comrades-in-arms. During this period, I experienced many twists and turns, and I also felt the true meaning of comradeship.
Finally, a month later, I found their old comrades-in-arms. When I brought that old comrade-in-arms to my future father-in-law and mother-in-law, they were so excited that they burst into tears.
At that moment, I knew that I had won their hearts. And I, because of this experience, cherish my relationship with the woman I love even more.
In this way, five years after I retired, I finally won the approval of my future father-in-law. And our story also quietly kicked off at this warm moment.
As time went on, my relationship with my future parents-in-law grew. With my efforts, they gradually let go of their prejudices against me and began to accept me sincerely. And I am even more determined to give my beloved woman a better future.
One day, my future father-in-law called me aside and said mysteriously, "Young man, we have an idea that we would like to discuss with you. ”
I looked at him suspiciously and asked, "Uncle, what do you think, just say." ”
The future mother-in-law took over the conversation: "You see, you and our daughter have also been dating for a while, and we also see the relationship between the two of you." We thought, is it possible to hold an engagement ceremony for you in advance? ”
I was stunned, I didn't expect them to make such a suggestion. I was both surprised and nervous, but I still said frankly: "Uncle and aunt, of course I would like to, but I think I should buy a house first and give your daughter a stable home." ”
The future mother-in-law smiled and said, "We have already thought about this issue. We feel that you are still young and there is no need to rush it. The engagement ceremony can be done first, and the house can be done slowly. ”
I looked at them with emotion and understood their good intentions. I shook my future father-in-law's hand and said sincerely, "Thank you, uncle and aunt, I will definitely work hard to live up to your expectations." ”
The engagement ceremony was held in a festive atmosphere. Friends and relatives on both sides gathered together and laughed constantly. The beloved woman is wearing a red cheongsam, beautiful and moving like a fairy. I held her hand tightly, and my heart was filled with happiness.
However, just as we were basking in the joy of happiness, an unexpected piece of news shattered the tranquility. I received a call from the unit and learned that I had been temporarily sent to a distant place for a mission at an indefinite time.
I hesitated, but decided to tell my beloved woman. After hearing this, a trace of worry flashed in her eyes, but she still said strongly: "You go, I will wait for you to come back." ”
My future father-in-law and mother-in-law also encouraged me: "Men must be responsible, and the country needs you, so you can go with confidence." We'll take care of your fiancée at home. ”
In this way, with the concern for my family, I stepped on the train to a distant place. During the long journey, I kept thinking of the good times I spent with the woman I loved, and I secretly vowed in my heart that when I returned, I would give her an unforgettable wedding.
During the days of the mission, I always kept in mind the expectations of my family and did my best to complete the task. In the dead of night, I look up at the stars and miss my distant relatives.
Finally, after a period of hard work, the task was successfully completed. I can't wait to call home and share the good news.
On the other end of the phone, the beloved woman cried excitedly: "You are finally coming back, we are all waiting for you." ”
The future father-in-law and mother-in-law also said with emotion: "Son, you have worked hard, we are proud of you." ”
Hanging up, I looked out the window, full of anticipation. I know that a bright future awaits me, and my story with the woman I love will continue to be written.
As soon as the mission ended, I set foot on my way home. The train crosses the mountains and rivers, and the excitement and anticipation in my heart are like the scenery outside the window, changing scenes one by one, but always in the same direction.
Finally, I stood at the door of my house, and my future father-in-law and mother-in-law warmly greeted me. In their smiles, I saw the warmth and anticipation that I had not seen for a long time. The beloved woman stood behind them, tears glistening in her eyes, and I stepped forward and hugged her tightly.
"I'm back." I whispered in her ear.
She grabbed my hand tightly and nodded, "I knew you'd be back." ”
We walked into the house together, and everything in the house was so familiar and so warm. The future father-in-law and mother-in-law prepared a sumptuous dinner for us, and we sat around and talked about the bits and pieces of this time.
After the meal, my future mother-in-law pulled me to sit on the sofa and asked with concern, "This mission must be very hard, right?" ”
I smiled and replied, "It's all for the country, for the people, and it's right to work hard." ”
The future father-in-law nodded, and then said, "Okay, we have always been proud of you. Now that you're back, we're relieved. ”
I looked at them and felt a warm current in my heart. I know they've treated me like family.
In the days that followed, I began to get busy preparing for my wedding. I worked with my beloved woman to choose a wedding dress, book a hotel, and arrange every detail of the wedding. In the process, I deeply realized the meaning of home and cherished the new life that was about to come.
On the eve of the wedding, I received a package. When I opened it, it was a medal and a letter of thanks from the unit. I looked at this medal and my heart was filled with pride. I know that this is the best testament to my military career and my commitment to the woman I love and my future family.
On the day of the wedding, the sun was shining and the guests were like clouds. In the presence of everyone, I entered the palace of marriage with the woman I loved. The future father-in-law and mother-in-law sat in the VIP seat, tears of happiness flashing in their eyes.
The moment we exchanged rings, I looked at her and said affectionately, "From now on, we will spend the rest of our lives hand in hand, and I will be by your side no matter the wind or shine." ”
She held my hand tightly, her eyes full of trust and love.
After the wedding, our lives gradually calmed down. We take care of our future father-in-law and mother-in-law together, and share the joys and sorrows of life together. I know, that's the happiness I've been looking for.
And that time in the military has become an eternal memory in my heart. It makes me cherish the peaceful life in front of me even more and guard this warm home more firmly.
In this cozy cottage, the story of me and the woman I love is quietly blooming with our brilliance.
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, our small family has spent several spring and autumn. During this period, we have experienced countless warm moments and some small frictions, but our feelings have become deeper and deeper.
The birth of our daughter brought even more joy to this small family. Watching her grow up day by day, I often feel the magic of life. I hope that she can grow up healthy and happy and have a bright future.
One night, I looked at my sleeping daughter and said to my wife, "I thought, should we buy a bigger house?" ”
My wife looked at me and smiled, "Are you thinking about that medal again?" ”
I nodded and said with emotion: "Yes, I want to give her a better living environment and let her feel the warmth of home since she was a child." ”
The wife gently stroked her daughter's little face and said, "I hope so, too." However, our lives are already fine now, and I don't want to put too much pressure on you. ”
I shook her hand and said affectionately, "For your sake, I am willing to bear no matter how much pressure I have." ”
In the days that followed, I worked even harder in order to achieve our dreams. And my wife has been silently supporting me behind my back, which makes me feel endless power.
After a period of hard work, we finally bought a spacious house. On the day I moved, I felt a sense of accomplishment as I watched my daughter happily running around her new home.
At night, I looked at my sleeping daughter and said to my wife, "Thank you, thank you for your continued support." ”
My wife leaned into my arms and whispered, "Fool, we are a family, say nothing thanks." ”
I hugged her tightly, and I was determined that I must give them a better life.
The days went by like this, and our little family continued to grow in happiness. Although there will always be some small difficulties in life, as long as we support each other, we can always get through them.
I often think about that period of military life, which taught me tenacity and responsibility. Now, I put this tenacity and responsibility to protect my family.
In this cozy cottage, my story with my beloved woman and daughter continues. I believe that as long as we hold hands, our lives will be better and better.