34 years ago, a friend fell out for 800 yuan, and when we met last year, I was happy about his situation

Thirty-four years ago, Lao Chen and I fell out over the 800 yuan incident. At that time, we were both small vendors in the market, and 800 yuan was not a small amount, enough to make ends meet for a month. That day, Lao Chen asked me to borrow money for emergency, saying that the old mother at home was sick and wanted to hurry up to get medicine. My heart softened, and I lent it to him without much thought.

Unexpectedly, a month later, I asked Lao Chen to repay the money, but he insisted that he had already returned it to me. The two of us quarreled over this, and finally broke up unhappily.

In a blink of an eye, thirty-four years have passed. Last year, I ran into Lao Chen on the street. His hair was gray, his back was hunched, and his face was wrinkled. Looking at his appearance, I have mixed feelings in my heart.

"Lao Chen, is that you?" I asked tentatively.

Lao Chen looked up at me, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes: "Oh, Lao Li, it's really you!" I haven't seen each other for so many years, but I didn't expect to meet here. ”

We found a tavern and sat down to catch up. Lao Chen told me that his life has not been satisfactory in recent years, his old mother has died early, and his own health is not getting worse day by day. In order to make a living, he still gets up early every day and sets up a stall in the market.

"Lao Chen, the eight hundred yuan back then, in fact, I never told you the truth." I couldn't help but tell the truth.

"Oh? What's going on? Lao Chen looked at me suspiciously.

"At that time, my business was not very good, and the 800 yuan was lent to you by me, not my own money at all." I said guiltily.

Lao Chen's eyes widened, and after a long time, he laughed: "So that's the case, I said why are you so nervous!" ”

The two of us looked at each other and smiled, as if we had gone back in time. That day, we got drunk and reminisced about our youth.

When parting, Lao Chen suddenly took out a crumpled banknote from his pocket and handed it to me: "Lao Li, this is the 800 yuan, I will return it to you now." ”

I took the note, tears blurring my eyes. I held Lao Chen's hand tightly and said, "Lao Chen, at our age, what hurdles do we have that we can't get over?" If the money is not rich, it doesn't matter, the important thing is that we can meet again and explain the misunderstanding of the year. ”

Lao Chen's eyes were also red, and we said goodbye to each other and agreed to contact each other often.

Since then, Lao Chen and I have resumed our old friendship. Every once in a while, we get together and talk about family life. Although we are all old, that period of youth will always remain in our hearts.

And the 800 yuan has become the most precious memory between us. Sometimes, life is like this, misunderstandings and contradictions will always exist, but as long as we are willing to be honest with each other, we can always resolve everything.

Lao Chen's son heard the story between us by chance, and he was very emotional, and suggested that the two of us go on a trip together to relive the old dream. I hesitated for a moment, but was finally moved by Lao Chen's enthusiasm.

That day, we packed our bags and set out on our journey. We chose a town that we dreamed of going to when we were younger, with green mountains and green waters, and dreams that we didn't realize back then.

After settling in at the town's inn, we strolled along the bluestone pavement and chatted about stories from the past. Lao Chen suddenly stopped, looked at me and said, "Lao Li, do you remember the wish we made together back then?" ”

I was stunned for a moment, then laughed: "Of course I remember, we said at that time that we wanted to open a shop together and live a carefree life." ”

"yes, it was really unbelievable at that time." Lao Chen also smiled, but a trace of regret flashed in his eyes.

We continued to wander through the town and before we knew it, we came to an abandoned shop. There was a dilapidated signboard hanging at the door that read "Chen Li Kee". Lao Chen and I looked at each other and smiled, isn't this the name of the store we dreamed of back then?

"Lao Chen, why don't we take it down and realize our wish back then?" I half-jokingly proposed.

Lao Chen's eyes widened, hesitated for a moment, and then said seriously: "Okay, let's do this!" ”

In the days that followed, we were busy preparing to open the store. Although he is old, the passion in his heart has not diminished at all. Thanks to our joint efforts, the abandoned shop has been transformed into a beautiful sight in the town.

On the day of the opening, the residents of the town came to congratulate us, and our shop was bustling with activity. Looking at those satisfied customers, Lao Chen and I looked at each other and smiled, as if returning to the days when we were young and struggled together.

One day, a young tourist walked into the store and asked us curiously, "Two old gentlemen, why do you call the store 'Chan Lee Kee'?" ”

Lao Chen replied with a smile: "This is our dream when we were young, we used to be best friends, but we parted ways because of a misunderstanding. Now, we have regained our old dreams and named the store 'Tan Lee Kee' to commemorate our precious friendship. ”

After hearing this, the tourists were moved and praised repeatedly. I looked at Lao Chen, and my heart was full of gratitude. If it weren't for that misunderstanding, we might have realized this dream long ago.

Time flies and we have had many wonderful times in the town. Although we are all old, the dreams in our hearts still shine brightly. Sometimes, life is like this, as long as you have a dream in your heart, you will always be young.

And that past about 800 yuan has long been brushed away by the years and has become the most precious memory of our friendship. We walked through the ups and downs hand in hand, and finally understood that the real wealth is not money, but the people who have accompanied us through those years.

As time went by, 'Chen Li Kee' became more and more famous in the town. Not only do we sell local handicrafts, but we also have a café where guests can enjoy tea and chat. Lao Chen and I are busy in the store every day, although it is hard, but our hearts are full of fulfillment and happiness.

One afternoon, an old woman hobbled into the store, looking at us with a hint of nostalgia in her eyes. She told us that it used to be her father's shop and that she played around it as a child.

"I'm really happy to see how well you've taken care of this place." The old woman's voice trembled.

Lao Chen and I looked at each other and smiled, and a warm current surged in our hearts. We decided to prepare a special gift for this old woman.

After some preparation, we set up a small exhibition area in the corner of the store, displaying photos of the old woman's father and some old objects. When the old woman came to the shop again, she couldn't help but burst into tears when she saw this.

"Thank you for keeping my father's memory alive here." The old woman said gratefully.

Such stories are constantly staged in 'Chen Li Ji'. Our small shop is not only a commercial place, but also a place for the memories and emotions of the town's residents.

One day, Lao Chen suddenly proposed: "Lao Li, should we also leave something for our friendship?" ”

I thought about it for a while, and then said, "Yes, we can write a book to record our stories over the years, so that more people can know that friendship can transcend time and overcome all difficulties." ”

So, we set out to write the book. When night falls and the shop closes, we sit in the dim light, reminiscing about the past and recording our moments.

In the process of writing, we laughed and cried, and those misunderstandings, contradictions and difficulties have become so small on paper. We understand that the true meaning of friendship is tolerance and understanding.

On the day the manuscript was completed, we titled the book "The Years Are Silent, the Friendship Lasts Forever". We put this book in the most prominent place in the store so that every customer who comes to 'Tan Lee Kee' can see it.

Residents of the town rushed to buy the book, and even tourists from other places came to the store just to hear the story we told about it. Our friendship became a legend in the town.

The years are like a song, and 'Chen Li Ji' has accompanied us through countless springs, summers, autumns and winters. Lao Chen and I are both gray-haired, but our hearts are still young. We understand that as long as we have dreams and friendships in our hearts, we will move forward bravely no matter how the years change.

After the advent of "The Years Are Silent, Friendship is Eternal", the reputation of "Chen Li Ji" has spread far and wide. Many media outlets came to interview us and wanted to know our story. Chen and I are also happy to share our experiences, hoping that through our stories, more people will believe in the power of friendship.

One day, a young reporter walked into 'Chen Li Kee', and he looked at every inch of the store with curiosity. He told me that he heard about our story and was so moved that he wanted to write a feature for us.

I looked at the young journalist and felt a warmth in my heart. I told him, "Our story is just a small microcosm of thousands of ordinary people. The real story is that everyone who struggles hard in life, believes in friendship, and believes in dreams. ”

After hearing this, the reporter nodded thoughtfully. He started interviewing us and recording every word we made. During the interview, Lao Chen and I tried our best to recall our bits and pieces in detail, hoping that our story could inspire more people.

After the interview, the reporter was full of emotion. He said that our story made him understand that the most precious thing in life is not money, not status, but those who have accompanied us through the years, those experiences that have made us grow.

After the reporter's report was published, the business of 'Chen Li Kee' became even more popular. Many people come here to see us. Lao Chen and I, although we are older, our spirits are getting stronger and stronger. We understand that our story has become a legend of the town, and our friendship has become the faith of countless people.

The years are like a song, and 'Chen Li Ji' has accompanied us through countless springs, summers, autumns and winters. Lao Chen and I are both gray-haired, but our hearts are still young. We understand that as long as we have dreams and friendships in our hearts, we will move forward bravely no matter how the years change.

And the book "Years Are Silent, Friendship is Eternal" has also become the treasure of "Chen Li Ji". Every guest who comes to 'Chen Li Kee' will pick up the book and savor our story. We hope that this book can convey the power of friendship and make everyone believe that as long as there are dreams and beliefs, life can be full of hope.