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Text: Zhang Shiren
Editor: Zhang Shiren
Short stories are pure fiction, please watch them rationally, and do not sit in the right seats
It is difficult for modern people to find a partner when they get married, not because they are too picky, but because they love freedom and do not want to get married and pass on their ancestors.
But when we were young, the speed of falling in love and getting married was very fast, there were free lovers, and there were also the words of the matchmaker of our parents, my wife Xiaocui and I got married in 1991, or she took the initiative to promote our marriage.
In 1991, I stayed at the teacher's house, and his daughter sneaked into my room in the middle of the night.
My name is Dagui, I have studied very hard since I was a child, although there are only two elderly parents at home, they never indulge me, on the contrary, they are very strict with my studies.
Thanks to their careful training, I have established the concept of studious and progressive since I was a child, and I got excellent grades in high school and was admitted to Nanjing University.
I continued to excel in my studies during my university years, and when I graduated, my overall level was among the best in my class.
Our students are concentrated in my hometown of Nanjing and the surrounding areas for employment, and I have also been favored by my alma mater, the high school, and I have been called to teach the younger students the examination experience.
On the night I returned to my hometown, the head teacher left me to live at his house, not because I didn't have a home, but because after settling in Nanjing, my parents sold their hometown house and settled in Nanjing with me.
On the first night back to school, my high school homeroom teacher, Mr. Li, warmly welcomed me to his home, saying that it was so that I could have a better resting environment.
Mr. Li and his wife prepared a sumptuous dinner for me at home, during which he and I talked about everything, from the bits and pieces of reminiscence of the student days to the current teaching career, we came and went to talk about wine and joy until late.
After eating and drinking, Mr. Li began to arrange accommodation for me, saying that his daughter's room was temporarily vacated that night for me to use temporarily.
At that time, I was young and felt a little uncomfortable living in the girl's room, but Mr. Li insisted that I live there.
He explained that his house was just an empty room, and that it was not convenient to place me in the living room or his own bedroom.
In the end, I had to reluctantly agree, anyway, it was just a one-night stay, and it was not a big deal.
Teacher Li's daughter is named Xiaocui, she should be 17 or 18 years old at that time, and she is preparing to repeat the college entrance examination for a year.
Teacher Li introduced us to each other, Xiaocui is not tall and looks average, but she gives people a well-behaved and obedient feeling.
At night, I stayed in Xiao Cui's room, the room was not big but clean and tidy, full of daily necessities belonging to girls, and Xiao Cui herself was temporarily arranged to live in the living room.
Just as I was washing up and getting ready to fall asleep, an unexpected episode occurred.
In the middle of the night, I heard the sound of the door being opened in a daze, and subconsciously thought it was Mr. Li coming, but then I saw a figure groping and slipping in!
The figure in the dark is not at all like Mr. Li's sturdy body, but looks slender and thin, which makes my hairs stand on end!
I was about to speak out when suddenly the light was turned on, and I saw Xiaocui standing shyly in front of my bed, her face full of nervousness.
"You... What are you here to do? I asked her with a pretense of composure. Xiao Cui lowered her head and muttered embarrassedly, "That... I think... I'd like to ask you something..."
In the middle of the night, the light in my room was turned on by Xiao Cui, she stood in front of my bed, with a shy and nervous look, just now I was palpitating, for fear of encountering something unexpected, but I didn't expect it to be the head teacher's daughter Xiao Cui slipped in.
Oh? Is she here to ask me about my studies? I let out a long sigh of relief, and I couldn't help but feel a little funny.
As a prospective repeat student, she sneaked into my room in the middle of the night just to ask for homework, which inevitably made this matter too mysterious.
But if you look closely, Xiao Cui's expression and body language do reveal a strong sense of distress and anxiety, she is like a child who has done something wrong, she is speechless, clutching the corners of her clothes, and the muscles of her whole body are tense.
"What's wrong? If you have any doubts, just say it, I'm here to answer your questions. I smiled at her, trying to ease her nerves.
Cui looked up at me, her eyes full of determination, as if she was making a final battle of thoughts, and then she sat down on the edge of my bed, with her back to me, and began to talk about her troubles.
"Big brother... I... I really want to be admitted to university..."Xiao Cui's voice was a little choked, "But last year, my score was only a few points away from the last admission line, I was really disappointed and frustrated... Can you tell me about how you studied during the year of repetition? How did you decide to go to university in Nanjing? Should I also apply for Nanjing..."
It turned out that I was asking about studying and filling in the volunteers, and I was suddenly relieved.
Xiaocui continued to talk about her inner troubles, and I patiently answered them one by one, and enthusiastically shared my own experiences and experiences.
Just such an hour passed quickly, Xiaocui seemed to have found an outlet to vent, and began to take the initiative to ask all kinds of questions, from living habits, work and rest arrangements, to test-taking skills, psychological construction, to the wonderful club life in the university, she asked everything, and I also had no reservations, and passed on my years of learning experience and experience to her.
After about a few hours, the sky was already slightly white, and Xiao Cui's expression was rejuvenated, and she smiled and said to me, "Big brother, thank you so much!" I am now more confident in the next revision and exams, I must be admitted to the university in Nanjing, and I will become an outstanding talent like you in the future! "
Hearing this, my heart was also deeply touched, Xiaocui is now at an important turning point in her life, and I, as a senior, should wholeheartedly point out the direction for her and boost her fighting spirit!
At this moment, the door was pushed open, and Mr. Li leaned into a tired face and said to us, "You two, don't you rest until you talk so late?" "
With that, he yawned and left, apparently exhausted, completely unconcerned that his daughter had snuck into my room.
Cui smiled at me a little embarrassedly, and then left the room very lightly, as if she was afraid of disturbing my rest.
The next day, when I said goodbye to Xiaocui, I sincerely said to her: "Xiaocui, come on, you must realize your college dream!" No matter what happens, you have to stick to your ideals and pursue them bravely, and your brother will always support you! "
Cui nodded vigorously, her eyes full of determination, and just like that, our first intimate conversation began in the middle of the night, unexpectedly but logically.
The turning point happened in the summer of Xiaocui's college entrance examination.
At that time, I was a graduate student at Nanjing University, and I was about to start writing my graduation thesis, but when I was anxious, I received a message from Xiaocui:
"Brother Gui, I was admitted to Nanjing University! It's right in your school! "
Seeing this news, my whole heart was filled with inexplicable joy, the last time we met, it was a year ago when Xiaocui insisted on entering my room to ask for advice and study, this stubborn girl, with that strength and my teaching, finally got admitted to the ideal university in one fell swoop!
A few days later, Xiaocui came to NTU with great anticipation, and took the initiative to find my dormitory and brought me a solemn thank you gift.
"Brother Gui, this is a shortbread made by my mother, you must try it!" Xiao Cui smiled shyly and stuffed the delicate gift box into my hand.
"Thank you, it's all your own effort!" I smiled and patted her on the shoulder, "Congratulations on getting into your dream university, I knew you could do it!" "
Xiaocui's face was shy, her little hands covered the corners of her mouth, and she looked a lot more mature than she was in high school, and I realized that she was no longer the simple girl, but embarked on a new path to the future.
When I came to the unfamiliar campus, Xiaocui seemed a little at a loss, I took the initiative to be her guide, took her to familiarize herself with the surrounding environment, and imparted various learning and living experiences in NTU.
Our acquaintance was born in the dark and bloomed in the sun, although Xiaocui said that she came for my ideals, but she also really moved me, and I was unconsciously deeply attracted by this innocent, brave and positive girl.
One weekend in my freshman year, I took Xiaocui for a walk on campus, it was late autumn, the ginkgo leaves on the side of the road had turned brilliant golden yellow, and the road was paved with colorful flowers, and a pair of lovers on campus walked with each other's hands in hand, and the warm picture aroused my infinite reverie in my heart.
"Xiao Cui, look at these couples, how yearning they are..."I said in a deliberately joking tone.
Xiao Cui was stunned for a moment, and then nodded vigorously: "Yes, everyone's relationship seems so sweet and happy..."
The next second, her face flushed for no reason, and she couldn't speak, and my heartbeat suddenly accelerated.
At that moment, a dizzying throbbing stirred through the two of them, and I couldn't help but imagine how nice it would be if Cui could be my girlfriend! We will be the most compatible couple, because we share the same ideals and pursuits, because the seeds of deep friendship have been planted between us...
It didn't take long for the Chung Yeung Festival School Festival at NTU to come as scheduled, and on that sunny afternoon, I asked Xiaocui to go to the grove next to the playground and solemnly and sincerely courted her.
"Xiaocui, the two of us have the same goals and pursuits, you are brave and persistent, I work hard to forge ahead, we achieve each other, can you be my girlfriend?"
Saying that, I picked up Xiao Cui's little hand and looked into her clear eyes, Xiao Cui first shook her head, then burst into tears, and nodded fiercely: "Okay, I'm willing!" "
In the first few months, my relationship with Xiaocui was smooth sailing, like a young couple in love, talking about everything and kissing me, but soon, we encountered a lot of criticism and resistance from the outside world.
Xiaocui is the daughter of my high school homeroom teacher, and she has been pampered since she was a child, while I am a typical poor student, with a poor family background and no worries about food and clothing.
"Dagui is a good boy, but he can't afford to support you for this life! Your mom and dad won't be able to serve you two for the rest of your life! "Whenever Xiaocui's mother saw me, she would tell me directly.
And the old man in my family who was worried was even more worried, and they advised me to concentrate on my studies, and to stay away from the disturbance of feelings, so as to save me from being a victim for no reason in the future.
Facing the pressure of her family, Xiaocui often cried: "I really love you so much, Dagui, but our future seems to be indefinite...", and I also know that it is difficult for us young people to unite each other with their enthusiasm.
In the end, it was Xiaocui's persistence and our courage that touched the elders, and in a collective open and honest conversation with the family, we expressed our deep affection for each other.
When the elders saw our sincere appearance, they were finally moved and decided to give our couple a chance.
"Dagui, you can remember, Xiaocui will be handed over to you! You have to cherish her so much, and you will love her as you do today! Xiaocui's father patted me on the shoulder, and said in a sincere but blessed voice.
Xiao Cui hugged me tightly and whispered in my ear, "Thank you, Dagui, it was your courage and determination that touched everyone... We can finally be together! "
Since then, I have worked harder, in addition to working hard to complete my studies, I also work everywhere to earn money to accumulate the first pot of gold after marriage, and Xiaocui is also using her own way to achieve the goal of independence in the future. We endure hardships and hardships, but we also make our feelings more tenacious in the grinding.
Later, we got married, traveled together, and encountered a lot of hardships, but as long as we looked at each other, we were not afraid.
After more than 20 years in this way, we are still in love with each other, day and night, growing old together, and the past when Xiaocui touched my room in the middle of the night has become the most wonderful beginning between the two of us.
When I sit on the balcony and look at the campus of NTU, I can't help but recall the details of my acquaintance and love with Xiaocui.
Those heartwarming moments replay in my mind like old movies: Xiaocui shyly touched into my room, we talked to each other in the woods, and we rode bicycles at night...... Although more than 20 years have passed, those beautiful things still seem to be in front of us.
Think about it, if it wasn't that night, if Xiaocui hadn't bravely knocked on my heart, how could we have a good story later?
Nowadays, we have become a model husband and wife envied by others, full of children and grandchildren, growing old together, but what really makes us proud and happy is not the glory and wealth outside the body, but precisely because we made up our minds when we were young and regarded each other as the most important concern in our lives.
Sometimes I also sigh, if Xiaocui didn't take that step bravely, if we couldn't survive the family's resistance, what a pity?
I may miss the best fate of my life, and she will always stop at the female college student who yearns for freedom, because we were so brave and have such a beautiful marriage.
If life is a long road, then meeting and knowing Xiaocui gave me the most beautiful scenery and direction of this road, and she will always be the strength and motivation to push me forward until the end.
Disclaimer:
This content is a fictional short story, and any name, place name, or other aspect involved in the text has nothing to do with reality (without any implications). If there is any similarity, it is purely a coincidence, please read it rationally.