In a small, quiet town, there is a verdant grove, and when the sun sets, the golden afterglow pierces through the treetops and dappled the forest paths. It was in this kind of scenery that high school student Xiaoling stepped on the crisp sound of falling leaves and stepped on her way home from school. Xiaoling's home is on the other side of the grove, and this grove has become her daily path.
Xiaoling's school uniform cuffs are a little worn, she is an ordinary small town girl, she has never dyed her hair or painted her nails. Always apprehensive and curious, she surveyed the world around her with dark eyes. On this day, Xiaoling, as usual, carried a heavy schoolbag through the woods, listening to popular songs in her headphones, with a simple smile on the corner of her mouth.
"Oh, it's Uncle Liu, you're here today?" Xiao Ling saw the old Liu who often cleaned the forest paths, so she walked over briskly.
Lao Liu raised his head and showed a wrinkled smile, "Xiaoling, are you out of school again?" How about studying today? "
"It's okay, it's just that the math problems are so difficult, I'm." Xiao Ling grimaced, looking helpless.
Lao Liu put down the broom in his hand and comforted her with a smile: "Study, isn't it more difficult to temper people?" Tell you, when I was younger, that guy just gave up studying math, and you can still stick to the plan to solve it, it's very good. "
Xiao Ling smiled, a little shy, "Uncle Liu, don't make fun of yourself." By the way, why are you always alone here? Why doesn't your son stay with you? "
Listening to Xiaoling's question, Lao Liu's expression darkened, and he sighed, "My son, he works in the field, he can't go back a few times a year, the telephone network is not smooth, and it is not easy to see each other." "
"Ahh Uncle Liu, you have worked hard to clean up such a large forest by yourself. Xiao Ling looked at Lao Liu, and her eyes were filled with sympathy.
As he spoke, the cheerful cries of children and the sound of chasing were heard not far away, and the grove seemed to be happy about it. A smile appeared on Lao Liu's face again, "Hey, it's good to see those children, this forest has their laughter every day, and I feel quite happy." "
Xiao Ling smiled and nodded, "Uncle Liu, you have such a good mentality, if only my father could learn from you." ”
"What's wrong with your dad?" Lao Liu asked.
"He's urging me to study all day long, and I can't stand it sometimes." Xiao Ling pouted and said.
"Haha, that's because he cares about you, you are his precious daughter, of course he wants you to have a good future." Lao Liu said gently.
Xiao Ling bit her lip, "Well, I know. Uncle Liu, I have to hurry home, if I don't go back, my dad should be in a hurry again, goodbye! "
"Stay safe and slow down on your way home." Lao Liu waved goodbye.
Xiao Ling waved her hand, put on her headphones, and once again set foot on the way home. Lao Liu, on the other hand, watched her back until she disappeared into the depths of the woods. Gradually, the grove became a place for Xiao Ling and Lao Liu to express their hearts, and their conversation was like a path in the forest, getting longer and longer. Sometimes, pedestrians who are in a hurry after work at night will also see Lao Liu sitting on a bench, while Xiao Ling is like a curious sparrow, jumping back and forth in front of him.
"Xiaoling, you know what? Today, the garbage cans in the community were full again, and the property management staff did not come to clean them for half a day, so I had to do it myself. Lao Liu complained about his hard work day after day.
"Oh, Uncle Liu, it's not easy for you. It is also near our school, and many students throw garbage with their hands, which makes me feel distressed. Xiaoling said sympathetically.
"Actually, I'm not afraid of being tired, I'm afraid of this endless tiredness. People have to have some hope. Lao Liu sighed, with some helplessness in his tone.
Xiaoling sat next to Lao Liu and put down her schoolbag, "Well, so am I." I woke up early in the morning, and it was almost eleven o'clock when I finished my homework in the evening. It's like this every day, and sometimes it's really good to wonder if it all makes sense. ”
Lao Liu looked at Xiaoling and showed a knowing smile, "This is different, you are still young, these hard days are to live a good life in the future." But I don't know what color I can add to this world. ”
"Maybe you can, Uncle Liu, you're here every day to see if there's anything you can do to help." Xiao Ling inspired.
A glimmer of brilliance bloomed in Lao Liu's eyes, "Speaking of which, I have a nephew named Ma He, who is now a college student. He said he wanted to find some part-time jobs, and I thought of you. ”
"Me? What do you want to do for me? Xiao Ling blinked suspiciously.
"He knows I've talked to you a few times here, and he's heard that your grades are under pressure in school, so he's willing to tutor you for free." Lao Liu said expectantly.
"Really? Great, I just need help with math. Xiao Ling clapped her hands excitedly.
"I told him about you, and he said that he also came out of this town and wanted to help aspiring juniors." Lao Liu continued.
Xiao Ling's eyes lit up, "Thank you so much Ma He, and thank you Uncle Liu." I hope my parents agree. ”
"Oops, what's wrong with that. Tutors are expensive, and they should be happy to save this money. Lao Liu seemed very confident.
Xiao Ling bit her lip a little worriedly, "But my mother always says that there is no free lunch in the world, and she may have some doubts." ”
"Ma He is a good boy and has a good academic performance, so you can tell your mother that my old man found you a tutor, and I guarantee that there is no problem." Lao Liu patted his chest.
After that, the two chatted about school life and the community again, and before they knew it, the twilight was getting thicker on the mottled path. Xiao Ling felt a hint of coolness, "Uncle Liu, I have to go home and talk about it, thank you for today." ”
"You're welcome, you kid, a little ambitious, a little pursuit, my old Liu is happy when he looks at it. If there's anything you can do, come to me. Lao Liu smiled kindly.
Xiaoling got up, picked up her schoolbag, and ran in the direction of home, secretly thinking about how to mention this matter to her parents. And Lao Liu silently blessed her, hoping that this little girl could break through. Time flies, and with his profound knowledge and patience, Ma He quickly won Xiaoling's trust. Every weekend, he would come to Xiaoling's house on time to answer all kinds of questions for her. However, as the number of tutors increased, Xiaoling's family began to have doubts about her relationship with Ma He.
"Xiaoling, that Ma He is here again, you are studying in the room, the door is open!" Xiaoling's mother's tone revealed a hint of worry.
"Mom, you're thinking too much, we're just studying." Xiao Ling responded a little helplessly.
Xiaoling's father didn't think so, "What is the origin of this horse?" There won't be any problems later, right? "
"Dad, he was introduced by Uncle Liu, he is a very good person, haven't you always hoped that my grades would improve? He really helped me a lot. Xiaoling tried to explain.
"Either way, you have to be careful. Today's children, there are many temptations outside, don't be deceived. Xiaoling's father gave a final warning.
Although the atmosphere at home became increasingly tense, Xiaoling and Ma He still maintained a pure teacher-student relationship. Ma He taught not only knowledge, but also a lesson about growth, which helped Xiaoling gradually clarify her thoughts on facing the future. But just when Xiaoling became interested in mathematics, a sudden storm disrupted everything.
On the day of the parent-teacher conference, Xiaoling's father accidentally heard the teacher mention, "Xiaoling's grades have improved rapidly recently, and I heard that a college student tutored her for free." ”
"Free tutors?" Xiaoling's father frowned, and the doubts in his heart were like billowing smoke, becoming more and more difficult to suppress.
When he got home, he immediately questioned Xiaoling, "You didn't tell me, your tutor is still free?" What is he trying to do? "
Xiaoling hurriedly explained, "Dad, I told my mother that he is the nephew of Uncle Liu, and we are really just studying. "
"Lao Liu? The old man? Xiaoling's father's tone was even more stern, "Do you still have outsiders to interfere in family affairs?" "
At this time, Ma He walked in, "Uncle, I understand your concern. I just want to help Xiaoling and have no other intentions. "
"Damn, it's just a college student, and you dare to educate our family?" Xiaoling's father was furious, "You get out of here immediately!" Don't show up again! "
The emotional father didn't want to listen to any explanation, Xiaoling hurriedly stopped between Ma and his father, "Dad, calm down!" Ma and he really don't have anything to do with me, he's a good guy! "
The atmosphere was tense, as if a match could ignite the explosion. At this time, Xiaoling's mother also joined the quarrel, "What's wrong with you?" Studying for exams all day long, and making so many messy things! "
Unfortunately, the run-in did not resolve the misunderstanding. Ma He withdrew from the family, while Xiaoling felt unprecedented bitterness in her heart for her relationship with her family. As time went on, Xiaoling worked tirelessly, and her academic performance steadily improved. In the math test, she got a good grade, which made her father's attitude change a bit.
"Look, I got a high score in the math exam this time, did Ma He teach it well?" Xiao Ling asked cautiously.
"Well, it's okay." Although he was still a little reluctant, his father's tone had softened a lot.
"Dad, Ma He and Uncle Liu really don't have bad intentions, they just want to help me." Xiao Ling seized the opportunity and said softly.
My father was silent for a while, and finally spoke, "Maybe I misunderstood them. ”
"Dad, let's go visit Uncle Liu, I want to thank him personally." Xiaoling proposed.
Father thought for a moment and nodded, "Okay, let's go together." ”
In the grove, Lao Liu was sitting on a bench and resting. Xiaoling and her father walked over, "Uncle Liu, we're here to thank you, and I'm sorry to Ma He." "
Lao Liu was stunned for a moment, then smiled, "Old friend, you finally understand." Young people have the way of living as young people, and we old people have to support them. ”
"Yes, I'm too arbitrary." Father said sincerely.
"What about Ma He? How's it going? Xiaoling asked.
"He's fine, I'll tell him. Don't worry. Lao Liu replied leisurely.
"Uncle Liu, I learned a lot this time, about trust, about support." Xiao Ling smiled.
"Hehe, this truth, it will take a long time in the future, and you will understand it slowly." Lao Liu said like a teacher.
The sun shines through the trees, and it is the light of hope. Witnessed by the quiet grove, the misunderstanding and generation gap of the three generations are gradually bridged. Xiaoling, an ordinary little girl, has all this she experienced also illuminated our own hearts?
[This content is a fictional story, please read it rationally, do not sit in the right seat]