Uncle Zhao is an ordinary rural old man, and after retirement, his pace of life has slowed down greatly. Every morning, as soon as the sky is bright, he gets up, carefully brews a pot of old tea, and sits leisurely on the bamboo chair in front of the door, looking at the neighbors who come and go in the village, always with a kind smile on his face. His pension is 5,000 yuan a month, which is not much, but it is enough for him to live a simple and comfortable life in this small village.
Everyone in the village knows that Uncle Zhao has a promising daughter - Zhao Ting, Zhao Ting works in a well-known company in a big city, and her position is not low, whenever the villagers talk about it, Uncle Zhao's face will show a proud smile.
Early one morning, Uncle Zhao sat in front of the door as usual, chatting with his neighbors while sipping tea.
"Uncle, I heard that you are going to the class reunion this time?" Neighbor Wang Erwa asked with a smile.
Uncle Zhao nodded, "Yes, I haven't seen each other for forty years, and it's a pleasure to get together." ”
"How are you going to go? Isn't the venue in a five-star hotel in the city? Wang Erwa asked.
Uncle Zhao shook his head and replied in his slightly hoarse but kind voice, "I'll just take the bus, it's very convenient." ”
"Come on, uncle, you are a character from our village, and you will lose more shelves on the bus!" Wang Erwa was a little unimpressed.
Uncle Zhao smiled and didn't care too much, "Hey, my shelves are never worth a few dollars, and the most important thing is to be in a good mood when I can see my old classmates." ”
At this time, his mobile phone rang, and it was his daughter Zhao Ting calling.
"Dad, are you going to a class reunion today?" Zhao Ting on the other end of the phone asked gently.
"Yes, Ting'er, how do you know?" Uncle Zhao asked curiously.
"I saw the class reunion invitation you posted last night in the circle of friends." Zhao Ting said with a smile.
"You young people know everything." Uncle Zhao shook his head with a smile.
"And what are you going to wear today?" Need me to help you deliver a new set of clothes from the web? Zhao Ting said with concern.
Uncle Zhao still maintained his indifference, "No, no, I have prepared myself, so don't worry about it, aren't you busy with work?" ”
"It's busy, but I don't have to worry about anything when I think I can help you." Zhao Ting's voice was full of filial piety and strength.
After chatting a few words, Uncle Zhao hung up the phone and continued to chat with Wang Erwa.
"Ting'er, that kid, you have a heart. I'm pretty good in the clothes that the tailor Li made for me in our village. Clean and decent. Uncle Zhao said confidently.
Wang Erwa patted Uncle Zhao's shoulder, "Uncle, don't worry, who of us doesn't know Tailor Li's craftsmanship?" We go out of Xiangyang Village, no worse than others! ”
Uncle Zhao nodded with a smile, looking at the sun gradually rising in the sky, secretly looking forward to this precious gathering in his heart. He never measured life by material things, and for him, those sincere exchanges and laughter were the most valuable treasures in life. The class reunion that day was held in the most luxurious hotel in the city center, and Uncle Zhao put on the clothes made for him by tailor Li himself, and rushed to the venue by bus in advance. As soon as he entered the venue, he felt an unusual atmosphere, looking at the classmates in suits and leather shoes and bright clothes, Uncle Zhao felt as if he was out of place.
"Yo, isn't this Uncle Zhao? Why, it's so grand today? A classmate with a sly look, Wang Daming first looked him up and down, and then spoke.
Uncle Zhao smiled slightly, not taking it to heart, "Yes, I haven't seen you for a long time, everyone has changed." ”
A few old classmates gathered around, and they couldn't help but start comparing their lives during the conversation. When they heard that Uncle Zhao only had a pension of 5,000 yuan a month, some classmates began to talk to each other.
"Oops, my pension is several times higher than Uncle Zhao!" An old classmate named Liu Fugui said loudly, while inadvertently revealing a brand-name watch, as if deliberately showing off.
Several classmates followed, "Uncle Zhao, you have to come on, 5,000 yuan is not much today!" ”
Uncle Zhao tried his best to keep smiling, but he felt a tingle in his heart, "Let's be happy and healthy, more money and less money are not the most important thing." ”
Despite what he said, the atmosphere of the party made him feel a little suffocated. He made an excuse and left the party venue early to rest alone in a chair at the door.
At the same time, Zhao Ting, who is in a big city, is facing challenges in the workplace and personal emotional choices. She is the performance star of the department, but the opportunity for promotion has been repeatedly occupied by those related households. At the same time, her boyfriend is developing in other places and has put forward the hope that Zhao Ting will resign and go to live with him in other places.
With career on one side and feelings on the other, this is a difficult choice for Zhao Ting. She sat in the office and picked up the phone to call her father, Uncle Zhao.
"Daddy, where are you? How's the party? Zhao Ting asked with concern.
"It's okay, Ting'er, Dad just left for a while, and I'm really not used to that atmosphere." Uncle Zhao tried his best to make his voice sound calm.
"Dad, are you too modest again?" Zhao Ting was a little worried.
Uncle Zhao smiled, "Your father and I don't have much pursuit in my life, if you are good, I will be satisfied." ”
Zhao Ting bit her lip tightly, "Dad, I've encountered some difficulties recently..."
She told Uncle Zhao about her unhappiness in the workplace and emotional choices. Uncle Zhao was silent for a moment after hearing this, and then comforted her with his somewhat hoarse voice: "Ting'er, no matter what you choose, the most important thing is that you are happy yourself, remember, no matter what happens, Dad will always support you." ”
Zhao Ting's eyes were slightly red, and she sighed deeply after hanging up the phone, not even noticing the gazes cast by her colleagues.
Uncle Zhao sat outside the hotel in a daze, watching the night deepen, and couldn't help but have some hope in his heart. He was thinking that maybe he should really let go of the vanity of the past, live in the present, and enjoy every warm moment that life has to offer.
Just then, he received a second call from his daughter. The night was dark, the laughter and laughter of the party gradually faded away, and Uncle Zhao stood on the side of the deserted road, waiting for the bus home. His mood was a little heavy, and the sarcasm of his classmates was still in his ears, and he felt like a lonely eagle, cowering alone in the cold wind.
At this moment, a shiny limousine slowly approached, the door opened, and Zhao Ting walked out of the car, "Dad, get in the car, I'll pick you up and go home." ”
Uncle Zhao was stunned for a moment, and then showed a relieved smile, "Why are you here?" Didn't you say you're busy working overtime? ”
"Work is busy, but picking up my dad is more important." Zhao Ting replied and looked around again, "I just finished the meeting and knew that you were here, so I stopped by." ”
As soon as Uncle Zhao got into the warm car, some classmates who had just walked out of the hotel saw this scene and were in an uproar. Liu Fugui looked at this car, which was several times more luxurious than his car, and couldn't help but be curious.
"Uncle Zhao, what is this luxury car?" Liu Fugui asked in surprise.
Zhao Ting stepped forward calmly, "This is the car assigned by my company, and I just took advantage of the off-duty time to pick up my father today." ”
When Wang Daming saw this battle, he couldn't believe it, "Zhao Ting, could it be that this car..."
"That's right," Zhao Ting interrupted him, with a hint of pride in her tone, "I'm now the executive director of the company, and this car is the treatment it deserves." ”
For a while, those old classmates who had laughed at Uncle Zhao began to whisper.
Zhao Ting looked around and said, "All my achievements today are because of my father's education. Although he was not rich, he taught me how to be a human being, which is more precious than money. ”
"Dad, thank you." Zhao Ting turned to Uncle Zhao, pious and firm.
Uncle Zhao was a little embarrassed, and shook his head slightly, "Ting'er, it's the result of your own efforts." ”
Liu Fugui's face showed an embarrassed look, "Uncle Zhao, we may have been wrong before, you taught such an excellent daughter, it's not easy, I... I admire you. ”
Zhao Ting smiled and said, "Everyone's standard of living is different, and we respect everyone's choice and life." ”
Uncle Zhao looked at his daughter gratefully, and then said to the old classmates around him calmly: "Thank you, everyone, everyone has their own luck." I am lucky to have such a sensible daughter. ”
The warm air in the car, the faint fragrance of his daughter, and the words of Uncle Zhao, the attitude of the classmates has indeed changed 180 degrees, envy, admiration, reflection, and all kinds of mentality flashed on everyone's face.
Zhao Ting gently pressed the window of the car and waved at her classmates, "I took my father back first, I'm very happy to see everyone." ”
Uncle Zhao smiled and waved to his old classmates, and sat back in a comfortable seat, enjoying the company of his daughter and the night breeze on the way home. The car moved smoothly along the street at night, and Zhao Ting turned up the music in the car to a soft volume, wanting to relax her father. Uncle Zhao looked at the flowing scenery outside the window and recalled everything that had just happened.
"Dad, what do you think of today's party?" Zhao Ting looked sideways at her father's expression.
Uncle Zhao sighed softly, and then smiled, "I was indeed a little uncomfortable at the beginning, but the ending was very warm, thanks to you." ”
"Actually, I've always been grateful to you." Zhao Ting's eyes were full of affection, "You told me what is the most important thing." ”
"I told you?" Uncle Zhao asked suspiciously.
"Well, you said that neither poor nor rich should lose the essence of being a human being." Zhao Ting said gently, "I have always remembered this sentence, it has helped me a lot." ”
"It's... It's all a cliché. Uncle Zhao was a little embarrassed, but his heart was full of warmth.
After being silent for a while, Zhao Ting continued: "Maybe many people only realize today that money is not a measure of everything. I think some of you might reflect on it. ”
Uncle Zhao nodded, "People always have to learn to grow." Perhaps today's gathering is also an opportunity for them to change. ”
"Dad, you know what? In my mind, your example is far more important than money and status. Zhao Ting said seriously.
A trace of gratifying tears flashed in Uncle Zhao's eyes, "Ting'er, Dad is also very proud to have a daughter like you." ”
They arrived at the door of Uncle Zhao's house, and the car slowly stopped. Zhao Ting helped Uncle Zhao open the car door and walked into the yard under the warm yellow light together.
Uncle Zhao glanced back at the luxury car, and then looked at his quiet courtyard, and was even more convinced: happiness is not given by the outside world, but the sincere feelings in the depths of his heart.
He turned to Zhao Ting and said, "Ting'er, in fact, isn't the life of our ordinary people also very good?" ”
Zhao Ting smiled and hugged Uncle Zhao's shoulder, "Yes, Dad, we are the best." ”
Late at night, the father and daughter entered the house in the warm light. Those simple and sincere words are like the brightest stars in the night sky, illuminating every corner of their hearts.
When her father's figure gradually blurred in the interplay of light and shadow, Zhao Ting asked herself softly: "Isn't true happiness the satisfaction at the moment?" ”