The sunshine that weekend was exceptionally gentle, as if even the wind was dyed with warm tones, such a good weather was a luxury for Li Qiang, who worked from 9 to 5 and faced the computer day after day.
"Brother Zhao, the weather is so good today, why don't we go climb the mountain and breathe fresh air?" Li Qiang proposed.
"Climbing a mountain? I can't do anything about young people, so you can go yourself. Roommate Brother Zhao turned over on the sofa and continued to watch his ball game.
smiled, Li Qiang was not reluctant. He changed into sportswear, carried water and dry food, and went out. The hill on the edge of the city isn't particularly high, but it takes a bit of effort to climb it. Probably because of the good weather, many families and couples choose to come here for the weekend, and the mountain roads are full of people.
When he climbed halfway up the mountain, Li Qiang suddenly saw a glimmer of golden light flashing in the bushes on the side. Curiosity drove him to stop, and he cautiously walked over to see what was going on.
"Oops!" As he reached for the bushes, he accidentally sliced his fingers, sucking the blood oozing from his fingertips, and continued to search for the faint golden light.
Unexpectedly, he actually picked up a heavy, quaint style bracelet in the bushes. The bracelet is engraved with intricate patterns, and the traces of time make it look very precious.
"Could this thing have been accidentally lost by a tourist?" Li Qiang carefully put away the bracelet and prepared to hand it over to the management office after going down the mountain.
Down the hill, he came to the management office.
"Hello, I picked up this bracelet on the mountain, I wonder if a tourist lost it?" Li Qiang said to the administrator on duty.
"Ah, this has to be properly identified, or you can leave a contact information, and we will tell you after the identification." The Administrator took the bracelet and looked at it in front of him.
Well, that's troublesome. Li Qiang left his contact information, turned around and went out.
A few days later, the administrator called, and his voice was full of excitement: "Mr. Li, this bracelet you picked up is very rare, and it is worth 300,000 yuan after the expert appraisal we invited!" ”
Li Qiang almost dropped his phone, 300,000? Well, the problem of tight hands can be solved for the time being.
He took the bracelet back, and after much consideration, Li Qiang decided to sell it to pay for his mortgage and living expenses for his parents. After all, it was just a windfall for him.
Between a hill full of earthly warmth and a bracelet that brings about a huge transformation, Li Qiang feels like he has stepped into an incredible story. And the next page of this story is quietly turning. Time flies, and it's been a month since the bracelet was sold. Li Qiang's life has also become a lot more relaxed because of this windfall. This weekend, he was invited to his girlfriend Xiaohong's home.
Xiaohong's home is warmly furnished and stylish, and every furnishing reveals the family's attentive life. Li Qiang sat in the living room, the sunlight outside the window shining on his body through the transparent window screen, warm.
"Qiangqiang, when mom cooks later, we can eat. You can just read a book or watch TV. Xiaohong just poked her head out of the kitchen and said to Li Qiang.
"Okay, well, this study is nicely furnished." Li Qiang stood up and walked to the study.
Li Qiang flipped through the study at random, he liked the feeling of being surrounded by books, and each book was like a world waiting to be explored. At this moment, his gaze inadvertently fell on a wooden box in the corner of the bookshelf. The texture and material of the box were strikingly similar to the bracelet he had picked up.
"Honghong, this box is so special!" Li Qiang picked up the box and shouted to Xiaohong in the kitchen.
"This," Xiaohong wiped her hands and walked into the study, "It was my grandmother who left it behind, a long time ago." ”
"It looks precious." Li Qiang looked at the box repeatedly in his hand.
"Indeed, the family said that this is an heirloom treasure." Xiaohong said casually.
Li Qiang's heart moved, and he asked tentatively: "Heirloom...... Did you have any jewelry in your house before? Like a bracelet or something? ”
Xiaohong thought about it for a moment and said, "That's right! There used to be a bracelet, and this box is a set. But..."
"But??" Li Qiang asked.
"But it's gone, and my dad is in dire need of money, saying he sold a family heirloom, but he didn't tell me what it was."
Li Qiang's heart sank, and the string of beads... Is it really Xiaohong's family?
"Didn't your dad tell you what it was?" Li Qiang asked cautiously.
"No, Dad said he was selling something very valuable. Later, the money never moved by him, and he didn't know where to save it. ”
Li Qiang suddenly realized that what he might have picked up was the bracelet from Xiaohong's family. But how do you say that? Can he say "I picked it up and sold it for 300,000"? Tangled emotions rolled in the chest.
"Hey, Qiangqiang, why are you stunned? The box in my hand is almost broken. Little Red reminded him softly.
Li Qiang came back to his senses and hurriedly put the box back in place carefully, "It's okay, it's okay, I just think these old things in your house are really interesting." ”
"yes, I'll give you a good introduction after dinner." Xiaohong responded with a smile.
After dinner, Li Qiang offered to help wash the dishes, but Xiaohong politely refused. He returned to his study alone, this time for deep thought. Li Qiang needs to make a choice, and this choice may affect his and Xiaohong's future. In that quiet study, the doubts in Li Qiang's mind swirled like a whirlpool. In the end, he decided to find Xiaohong's father, who is his possible father-in-law in the future, and solemnly ask about it.
The next day, Li Qiang found Xiaohong's father, who was a kind middle-aged man, and the wrinkles in the corners of his eyes were full of the wind and frost of life.
"Uncle, I picked up a bracelet when I was climbing the mountain a while ago, and it was sold for 300,000 yuan." Li Qiang took out his mobile phone as he spoke, showing Xiaohong's father the photos of that day.
Xiaohong's father looked at the photo, a trace of complicated emotions flashed in his eyes, and after a while, he said slowly: "This bracelet is the ancestral heirloom of our family." ”
"That's what I guessed. But...... Who did my uncle sell to? Li Qiang asked.
"A month ago, in order to cure your little red mother, I sold it to a collector. I didn't expect it to fall into your hands. ”
Li Qiang's heart shook, and he vaguely felt that things were not simple, and he asked again: "Then do you know which collector it is?" Can I know more? ”
"I don't know, I don't know at all. I sold through an agent, and I really don't know who the buyer is. Xiaohong's father shook his head helplessly, and there was a hint of frustration in his words.
"Uncle, don't worry, I will take care of this matter." Li Qiang patted Xiaohong's father on the shoulder, and he had already made a decision in his heart.
Li Qiang went out, his brows furrowed, but his steps were exceptionally firm. The first thing he had to do was get the collector back.
After some twists and turns, Li Qiang finally contacted the mysterious collector. Speaking of the bracelet, the other party didn't seem surprised.
"yes, I did buy that bracelet. But why are you asking about it? The collector's voice looked a little curious over the phone.
"Because it's a family heirloom for my future father-in-law." Li Qiang's voice was calm but firm.
There was silence on the other end of the line for a few seconds, and the collector seemed to be thinking about something, and finally, he spoke: "I see." If you want to buy it back, I can sell it to you at the original price. ”
"Thank you, I'll raise money as soon as possible." Li Qiang breathed a sigh of relief, although 300,000 was not a small amount, but at least there was a chance to make up for it.
After hanging up the phone, Li Qiang leaned against the window, and the night outside was like ink. He had to make a choice, whether to be honest or to maintain the status quo.
In the end, he felt that it should not be hidden, and it was about the feelings and trust of the two families. When he got home, he found Xiaohong and told him everything.
After hearing this, Xiaohong was a little surprised, but soon showed understanding and support: "Qiangqiang, in this case, let's go and earn the 300,000 together, no matter how difficult it is, we are all together." ”
Li Qiang, who breathed a sigh of relief, held Xiaohong's hand tightly, and they will join forces to face this unexpected problem. Although Li Qiang and Xiaohong's days of saving money together were hard, they were also full of fun. They work part-time together, save money, and every day they work together continues to deepen the relationship between the two.
Three months passed, and they finally scraped together 300,000. On this day, Li Qiang came to Xiaohong's house with a bill of exchange in his hand, and both parents were present.
"Uncle, auntie, this is the money I saved together with Xiaohong, and we want to buy that bracelet back." Li Qiang handed out the bill of exchange, his tone firm and sincere.
Xiaohong's father took the bill of exchange and glanced at Li Qiang and Xiaohong, "Children, I am very touched that you are doing this, but this is your hard-earned money after all." ”
"Uncle, I know that bracelet is your family's heirloom and should belong to you." Li Qiang insisted.
Xiaohong held Li Qiang's hand and said with a smile: "Dad, this is our decision." No matter how difficult it is, we want to be able to go on with integrity. ”
Xiaohong's father's gaze gradually softened, he pondered for a moment, and finally sighed, "Okay, then we will accept your kindness." ”
Li Qiang and Xiaohong bought the bracelet back, and this money has become a common memory of the two families. The bill of exchange signed with his name is like a new beginning, and the bracelet has once again become a part of Xiaohong's family.
That night, Li Qiang and Xiaohong sat side by side on the balcony and enjoyed the starry sky together.
"Qiangqiang, I think that even if we will encounter difficulties in the future, as long as we are united, there is nothing that cannot be overcome." Xiaohong leaned on Li Qiang's shoulder and said.
"Yes, Honghong, I always believe that meeting you is the greatest luck in my life." Li Qiang's eyes flashed with love and determination.
At this moment, their hearts are full of hope and longing for the future. Their hands were clasped together, as if to say, no matter whether the future is magnificent or plain as water, as long as the two hearts are tightly intertwined, they can go through any wind and rain.
The stars in the sky twinkled silently, as if witnessing their deep love for the lovers. And in this quiet night, they silently asked themselves in their hearts: "Isn't such a simple and firm love what we have been pursuing?" ”