That was in 185, and I had just returned home. That day, I was carrying my bags and walking home on my way. Suddenly, I saw a girl standing by the river, bursting into tears, as if she was about to jump into the river. I hurriedly threw down my bag and ran over.
"Girl, what are you doing here? What's not to think of? I grabbed her hand and asked eagerly.
She looked at me with teary eyes, choked up and said, "My father and mother are dead, the people in the family are bullying me, and I have no meaning in living." ”
I looked at her distressedly and thought: How can such a young life be given up like this? So I said, "Girl, there will always be twists and turns in life, and you have to face them bravely." You come home with me first, and we'll figure it out slowly. ”
And just like that, I took her home. Her name was Xiaoyan, and she was only eighteen years old that year. Under my care, Xiaoyan slowly came out of the shadows. And I gradually fell in love with this strong and brave girl.
One day, I said to Xiao Yan, "Xiao Yan, what are your plans in the future?" ”
She looked at me and said, "Ever since you saved me, I've made up my mind that you won't marry." ”
I was stunned, I didn't expect her to say that. Although I also like her, I know that the gap between us is too big for me to give her happiness.
"Xiaoyan, you are still young, you will meet better people." I tried to persuade her.
She said firmly, "In my heart, you are the best person." Whether rich or poor, I would like to be with you. ”
I was so moved that I hugged her tightly. At that moment, I decided that I was going to try to make her a good life.
However, life is not always as it should be. My family is poor, and in order to give Xiaoyan a happy home, I decided to go to the city to break through. When I was leaving, I said to Xiaoyan, "Wait for me, I will come back to marry you in style." ”
Xiao Yan nodded tearfully: "I will wait for you, no matter how long." ”
In the city, I went through hardships and finally broke out of the world. That year, I returned to my hometown with a generous dowry.
However, when I found Xiaoyan, I found that she was gone. A neighbor told me that a month ago, a man who claimed to be a friend of mine picked up Xiaoyan.
My heart was like a knife, and I went mad to find her. Finally, in a dilapidated inn, I found her.
"Xiaoyan, why did you leave me?" I grabbed her hand and asked her.
She said with tears in her eyes: "I don't want you to have such a hard time for me." The man said, he'll help you, as long as I go with him. ”
I understood, it turned out that that person had taken a fancy to my property and wanted to use Xiaoyan to threaten me.
I hugged Xiao Yan tightly and said to her, "Xiao Yan, don't worry, I will never let you leave me again." We face it together and overcome difficulties together. ”
Since then, we've weathered the storm together and have never been apart. Xiaoyan's firmness makes me cherish her even more. And our love, after going through all kinds of tests, has become deeper.
Our lives are getting back on track. I took Xiaoyan back to the city, where we started a new life. I worked hard while Xiaoyan took care of the household chores and organized our lives in good order. Although there are still some hardships, we support each other and face it together.
One day, Xiao Yan suddenly said to me, "Shouldn't we go and see the person who used me to threaten you?" He helped you after all. ”
I looked at her with mixed feelings. Indeed, although that person tried to destroy our happiness, it also taught me the importance of cherishing the people in front of me. So, we decided to visit him.
At the man's house, he was a little surprised to see us coming hand in hand.
"You're here." He said in a calm tone.
I nodded, "Yes, here we are." Thank you for helping me, but I also have to tell you that Xiaoyan is the most important person in my life, and anyone who tries to hurt her, I will fight back without mercy. ”
He looked at me with a hint of admiration in his eyes: "I'm glad you can be honest with the past. Actually, I'm no longer attached to past grievances, but I can't find the right opportunity to apologize to you. ”
Hearing this, Xiaoyan and I looked at each other and smiled, and the knot in our hearts was finally untied.
The days went by like water, and we had a family of our own. Xiaoyan gave birth to a lovely daughter for me, and watching her grow up day by day, the joy in our hearts is beyond words.
One day, my daughter came to me and asked, "Dad, how did you meet Mommy?" ”
I looked at Xiaoyan, my eyes full of love, and said to my daughter, "It was a very long story, starting with a brave rescue. ”
The daughter asked curiously, "Save?" ”
I nodded: "Yes, save." Dad saved Mommy, and Mom saved Daddy. We saved each other and we had our home. ”
Xiao Yan walked over and hugged us gently, her eyes shining with happiness.
The years have left marks on our faces, but our love has become more and more determined. In life, we will still encounter various difficulties and challenges, but we all firmly believe that as long as we walk hand in hand, nothing cannot be overcome.
In this way, we have spent countless spring and autumn seasons, supporting each other and relying on each other. And our love story has also become a good story in silence. In those extraordinary years, we wrote our own legend.
As time went by, our daughter grew up and became a smart and clever girl. She was always curious about our love story and asked us to tell that past from time to time.
One night, as we sat around the fire, my daughter took me by the hand and said, "Dad, your stories always warm me, but I still want to know, how did you overcome so many difficulties to get to where you are now?" ”
I looked at Xiao Yan deeply, and her eyes also sparkled with memories. I said softly: "Child, in this world, there is no smooth sailing love. Our story is taken step by step, and every step is full of perseverance and courage. ”
Xiao Yan took over the conversation: "Yes, I remember one time, in order to buy me a favorite gift, you worked overtime for several days and nights in a row, but you didn't even eat a decent meal." ”
I smiled and said, "That time, you sold all your dowry so that I could wear warm clothes in the cold winter." ”
The daughter listened attentively and asked, "Don't you think it's hard?" ”
I held Xiaoyan's hand and said affectionately, "Of course it's hard, but every time I see your mother's smile, all the hard work becomes worth it." Love is to support each other and grow together. ”
Just then, there was a quick knock at the door. I got up to open the door and found a neighbor running in a hurry.
"Oh no, your warehouse is on fire!" He said breathlessly.
My heart tightened, and I immediately rushed out. Xiaoyan and her daughter also followed closely behind me. When they arrived at the warehouse, there was already a sea of fire. I rushed into the fire without hesitation, and Xiaoyan shouted from behind: "Be careful! ”
I rescued the workers trapped in the fire, and I almost died in the fire. As I walked out of the fire tiredly, Xiaoyan hugged me tightly and burst into tears.
"Why are you taking such risks?" She asked, choked up.
I gently stroked her hair: "Because I can't lose you, I can't let our home hurt." ”
After that fire, our lives went through ups and downs again. We lost most of our savings, but our relationship grew stronger because of it.
Time flies, and our daughter has found her home. On the day of her wedding, Xiaoyan and I stood in the corner, quietly watching her.
Xiao Yan sighed softly: "Time flies so fast, our daughter is getting married." ”
I shook her hand: "Yes, but we still have each other, and there are countless tomorrows." ”
We looked at each other and smiled, our hearts filled with gratitude. Grateful for the tempering of the years, let us cherish each other more; Being grateful for the twists and turns of life makes our love more tenacious.
In those extraordinary days, we walked through the wind and rain hand in hand and witnessed each other's growth. And our love is like the big tree that still stands after the wind and rain, with lush branches and endless growth.
Time flies, and we are gradually entering the twilight years. Xiaoyan and I have gray hair, but our eyes still shine with love for life. We walked hand in hand on the park's paths, reminiscing about the years we had walked.
"Do you remember the first time we met?" I asked Xiaoyan with a smile.
She nodded, her eyes full of tenderness: "Of course I remember, I was in despair at that time, and it was you who gave me new hope." ”
I gently held her hand: "At that time, I knew that you were the most important person in my life. ”
Our daughter also comes to visit us from time to time with her husband and children, and our hearts are filled with joy to see their happiness.
However, life is not always so peaceful. A sudden illness forced me to stay in bed. Xiaoyan guarded my bedside day and night, took care of me, and brought me endless warmth.
"Xiaoyan, you have worked hard." I looked at her tired appearance and my heart was filled with gratitude.
She shook her head, smiled and said, "I'm willing to give everything for you." ”
In those days, I felt the fragility of life and the power of love. It was Xiaoyan's love that made me stand up again.
We have supported each other through countless springs, summers, autumns and winters. Our love is like an old tree, although the branches and leaves are no longer luxuriant, but the roots are deep-rooted and still tenacious.
"Xiaoyan, what do you think of our lives?" I asked, lying on my bed, looking out the window at the starry sky.
She held my hand with tears in her eyes: "I feel that our life is full of love and hope. No matter what difficulties we encounter, we can face them together. ”
I nodded gently: "Yes, because we have each other." ”
That night, we slept hugging each other, feeling each other's heartbeats. I know that although our story is nearing the end, our love will continue forever.
In those extraordinary years, we wrote our own legend. Our love is like the big tree that still stands after the wind and rain, with lush branches and endless growth.