In 1985, I embarked on the path of joining the army. At that time, I was still a stunned young man, confused about the future. But at this moment, I met her, my mentor, Teacher Li. She was ten years older than me, gentle and intellectually beautiful. In the army, she was my guiding light and took good care of me.
"Xiao Li, did you understand today's lesson?" Teacher Li always likes to ask me after class.
"Pretty much." I scratched my head in embarrassment.
"Then tell me about it, what did I talk about today?" Teacher Li looked at me with a smile.
So, I repeated what she had said. She nodded in satisfaction and encouraged me to keep trying.
Under the careful guidance of Mr. Li, I have made rapid progress. Soon, I stood out in the army and became a good fighter. And in this process, my feelings for Mr. Li have also undergone subtle changes, from the initial admiration to deep admiration.
However, our path to love has not been easy. At that time, it was strictly forbidden for officers and soldiers to fall in love in the army, and we could only hide this feeling deep in our hearts. Until one day, because of my outstanding performance, I was selected by my superiors and sent abroad for further study.
Before leaving, I plucked up the courage to say to Mr. Li, "Mr. Li, I like you, and when I come back, I will marry you." ”
She was stunned and looked at me with teary eyes: "What nonsense are you talking about, I am your teacher, it is impossible between us." ”
"No, I believe that our relationship is sincere, and I will try to make you happy." I said firmly.
During my years abroad, I studied hard and worked hard to improve myself. Every time in the dead of night, I would think of Mr. Li's figure, and that longing became stronger and stronger. Finally, I finished my studies and returned home.
When I stood in front of Ms. Li again, she was no longer the young girl, and I was already prosperous. I looked at her affectionately: "Teacher Li, I'm back, fulfill the promise I made back then, and marry you." ”
She looked at me with teary eyes: "Are you really willing to give up everything for me?" ”
"Yes, for your sake, I do." I held her hand tightly.
However, our road to marriage has not been smooth. Her family was adamantly opposed to us being together, believing that we were too different in age to be married. And my family also felt that she was not worthy of me, and persuaded me to find another beautiful woman.
In the face of pressure, we did not give up. I took her with me, left that familiar city, and started a new life. We have gone through the ups and downs hand in hand, and faced the hardships of life together. And in the process, our feelings grew deeper and deeper.
Finally, with the blessings of her family and mine, we entered the palace of marriage. That year, I was 35 and she was 45. We have gone through 20 years of spring and autumn together, and have gone through countless difficult moments. Today, we are full of children and grandchildren, and we are happy.
Every time I recall that time, I am filled with emotion. It was she, with her love and care, that made me grow from a stunned young man to a man who stood up to the sky. And I, with my firmness and perseverance, have proved the power of love.
In this world, there is always someone who will light the lamp of life for you and accompany you through the ups and downs of life. And for me, that person is my mentor, my lover, Mr. Li.
Time flies, and in an instant, our children have grown up and have their own lives. Mr. Li gradually retired from his job, while I was still busy in the barracks. Although the years have carved their marks on our faces, our hearts are still young and still the same.
One weekend, I finished my work ahead of schedule and decided to take Mr. Li to the place where we had our first date and relive the old dream.
"Lao Li, do you remember this place?" I took her by the hand and walked into the café we hadn't been in years.
She looked at the scenery outside the window and nodded slightly: "How could you forget?" At that time, we were too young to blatantly walk together. ”
"yes, it was a rough time." I smiled, but tears welled up in my eyes.
We sat down by the window, and the aroma of coffee filled the air, as if we had returned to that youthful era.
"What do you think is the most precious thing in our life?" Teacher Li asked suddenly.
I pondered for a moment, then looked at her seriously: "It's you, it's your love for me, your persistence in our family." ”
She smiled, the wrinkles at the corners of her eyes like blooming petals, beautiful and warm.
Just then, the door of the café was pushed open, and a young soldier walked in, his gaze searching the crowd and finally landing on our table.
"Chief, Mr. Li, what a coincidence, I met you here." The soldier said excitedly.
I recognized him as a recruit under my command named Xiao Wang.
"Xiao Wang, why are you here?" I asked curiously.
"I was dating my girlfriend and didn't expect to meet you." Xiao Wang said a little shyly.
Teacher Li looked at Xiao Wang with a smile: "It's good to be young, you have to cherish the people in front of you." ”
Xiao Wang nodded, and then said to us, "Chief, Mr. Li, I'll go over first." ”
Looking at Xiao Wang's back, I remembered myself back then, who was also so young and passionate.
"You see, a new generation of young people, how wonderful their lives are." I say.
Teacher Li held my hand and said softly, "Every era has its wonderful, and we also have ours." ”
I shook her hand tightly, yes, we have had hardships, we have had hardships, but we have also had countless good times. These moments, like pearls, are connected together and constitute the most precious memories of our lives.
That night, we sat in the café for a long time, and it wasn't until night fell that we returned home hand in hand. Life goes on, and so does our story, not vigorous, but full of prosaic truths and deep emotions.
In the days to come, we will continue to move forward hand in hand, no matter what difficulties we encounter, I believe that as long as we support each other, nothing can stop us from moving forward. Our love, like the years that continue to flow, is always young and always full of tears.
Time flows quietly around us like a tireless river. In the blink of an eye, our grandchildren have grown up and started to learn in school, and our lives have become more peaceful.
One day, I received a special invitation to a gathering of retired generals held by the military district. I looked at the delicate card, and an inexplicable emotion welled up in my heart.
"Teacher Li, look at this." I handed her the invitation.
She took it and looked at it, then looked up at me, "Are you going to go?" ”
I hesitated for a moment, and then said, "I want to go and see, those old comrades, I don't know how they are now." ”
Teacher Li nodded, and a hint of understanding flashed in her eyes: "Go ahead, that's a memory of yours, I understand." ”
On the day of the party, I put on a neat military uniform, and Mr. Li helped me sort out my tie and then gave me a warm smile.
"Go ahead, be careful." She said.
I gave her a gentle hug and walked out the door. At the party, I saw many familiar faces, and we hugged each other and talked about the past years.
"Chief, it's been a long time." An old comrade-in-arms held my hand tightly.
"yes, time flies." I said with emotion.
We talked a lot, about the training in the past, about those hard days. But whenever the topic involves family, I always unconsciously think of Mr. Li in my heart.
After the party, I hurried home. When I opened the door, I saw Mr. Li sitting on the sofa in the living room, quietly waiting for me.
"You're back." Her voice was gentle and steady.
I walked over and sat down next to her: "Well, I'm back. ”
She looked at me with love in her eyes: "How is it, are you happy to see your old comrades-in-arms?" ”
I nodded: "Happy, but more homesick." ”
She smiled and took my hand: "Me too, every time you're not at home, I feel like something is missing. ”
We just sat quietly on the couch and enjoyed each other's company. I know that over the years, the love between us has become more than just the passion and impulse of our youth, but has become an indispensable warmth and reliance in life.
Soon after, Mr. Li's birthday arrived. I decided to surprise her and take her to the place of our dream trip.
"Mr. Li, what do you think of this place?" I handed her a brochure for the travel agency.
She flipped through it, and surprise flashed in her eyes: "Do you remember this?" A place we always wanted to come to when we were younger. ”
"Of course, now, we can finally do it." I smiled and felt a sense of happiness that I had never felt before.
In that beautiful place, we played like young people, enjoying the magnificent view of nature and enjoying the time that belonged to us.
"I wish time had stopped at this point." Teacher Li said as he looked into the distance at sunset.
I held her hand tightly: "Even if time doesn't stop, our hearts will stay in this moment forever." ”
Our story continues, and although there is no thrilling plot, there is a trickle of emotion. In every ordinary day, we are writing our own legend with action and love.
In my later years with Mr. Li, we began to cherish every moment we spent together. Every morning, we go to the morning exercise together to breathe in the fresh air and feel the beauty of nature. In the afternoon, we would read a book, play chess or listen to music together, enjoying the peace and harmony.
"Lao Li, what do you think of our lives?" That's what I often ask her.
She always replied with a smile: "I feel very happy because we have each other." ”
Yes, we have experienced many difficulties and setbacks, but we have all survived because we have each other's support and encouragement. Our love, like that old tree, has endured wind and rain, but it is still tenacious.
One day, we decided to visit an old friend who lived in a beautiful mountain village. The scenery is picturesque, the air is fresh and pleasant.
"Lao Li, look at how beautiful the scenery here is!" I sighed.
She nodded, her eyes glinting with joy: "yes, it's a paradise here. ”
We stayed there for a few days, reminiscing about the past with old friends and talking about life. In those days, it was as if we had gone back to when we were young, carefree and enjoying life to the fullest.
However, happy days are always short-lived. Soon after, Mr. Li suddenly fell ill. I looked at her weak appearance, and my heart was extremely painful. I know it's a test in our lives.
"Lao Li, you must be strong, we will get through this difficulty." I squeezed her hand tightly and said firmly.
She smiled, her eyes full of confidence: "I believe that with you by my side, I am not afraid of anything." ”
We face the disease together, encourage and support each other. Finally, with the efforts of the doctors and our firm belief, Mr. Li's condition gradually improved.
After his recovery, Mr. Li has become more cherished in life. We decided to go on a trip together and see the beauty of this world. We went to many places and made many precious memories.
"Lao Li, what do you think of our lives?" I asked her.
She smiled and replied, "I feel blessed because we have each other." ”
Yes, our lives, though ordinary, are full of love. Our love, like that old tree, has survived wind and rain, but it is still tenacious. In the days to come, we will continue to move forward hand in hand, face life's challenges together, and enjoy every beautiful moment.