After Zhang Jianguo retired, his life became regular and monotonous, and he would go for a walk in the park every afternoon to enjoy the tranquility after retirement. On this day, the sun shone through the treetops, dappled on the path, and he walked slowly along the familiar path. Suddenly, he heard a melodious harmonica sound, which made him involuntarily stop.
"This harmonica plays really well." Zhang Jianguo muttered to himself, and following the sound, he saw a lady in simple sportswear, playing the harmonica intently.
The lady noticed Zhang Jianguo's gaze, stopped playing with a smile, and beckoned to him: "Hello, my name is Li Fang, and I also like to come to the park for a walk." ”
Zhang Jianguo approached and responded politely: "Hello, my name is Zhang Jianguo, a retired teacher. You play the harmonica so well and it reminds me of school life when I was younger. ”
Li Fang smiled and handed the harmonica to Zhang Jianguo: "You also try?" ”
Zhang Jianguo was a little hesitant, but finally took the harmonica and tried to play a few simple notes. Li Fang said encouragingly: "Yes, talented." ”
The two chatted like this, from the harmonica to their respective lives, and found that they had a lot of topics and interests in common. Li Fang has a cheerful personality and an open mind, which makes Zhang Jianguo feel very comfortable.
"Teacher Zhang, what other hobbies do you have besides walking?" Li Fang asked curiously.
"I love to read, especially history and literature. What about you, Nurse Lee? Zhang Jianguo asked rhetorically.
"In addition to the harmonica, I also like photography and traveling. By the way, I was a nurse before I retired, so I have more time to do what I love. Li Fang replied.
"That's great, I've always wanted to get out and see the world more." Zhang Jianguo said with emotion.
The more the two talked, the more speculative they became, and before they knew it, the sun was already setting in the west. Li Fang looked at her watch and said in surprise: "Oh, time flies so fast, I have to go back to prepare dinner." ”
Zhang Jianguo also realized that it was getting late, so he said: "Then let's talk about it here today, it's a pleasure to meet you, Li Fang." ”
"Me too, Mr. Zhang. We can come to the park often, walk together, and talk together. Li Fang smiled and waved goodbye.
Zhang Jianguo watched Li Fang leave, and his heart swelled with long-lost warmth and expectation. He didn't expect that at this age, he could meet such a close person.
As time went on, the relationship between Zhang Jianguo and Li Fang became more and more intimate. They began to go shopping together, pick out some small things in life, eat together in a small restaurant on the street, and enjoy simple and real happiness. Zhang Jianguo found that with Li Fang, his life became more colorful.
Once, they attended a party of Zhang Jianguo's old colleagues together. Li Fang's humor and enthusiasm quickly won everyone's favor, but Zhang Jianguo's children were uneasy. They fear that their father will be hurt because of the relationship.
After the party, Zhang Jianguo's son Zhang Qiang found him, with concern in his tone: "Dad, you and Aunt Li are so close, have you ever considered that she may have plans against you?" ”
Zhang Jianguo listened, smiled slightly, and replied: "Qiangzi, I know you are worried about me, but Li Fang is a good person, we are just friends, accompany each other, you don't have to think too much." ”
Zhang Qiang was still not at ease, and continued: "Dad, there are many liars in society now, and you are not young anymore, so you still have to be careful." ”
Zhang Jianguo patted his son's shoulder and comforted: "Don't worry, I'll pay attention." ”
However, Zhang Jianguo's daughter Zhang Li also joined the conversation, and her attitude was more direct: "Dad, it's not that we don't believe you, we're just worried that you will be blinded by feelings." ”
Zhang Jianguo sighed, he knew that his children were out of concern, but at the same time he felt a trace of helplessness: "Lili, I know that you are for my good, but I trust my own judgment." Li Fang is not what you think. ”
Despite the children's concerns, the relationship between Zhang Jianguo and Li Fang has not been affected. They continued to attend events together and even started planning trips together. Zhang Jianguo felt that his life was rejuvenated, and Li Fang's company made him feel very happy.
One day, Zhang Jianguo and Li Fang were sitting on a bench in the park, and Li Fang suddenly said, "Teacher Zhang, how about we travel to Yunnan together?" I've always wanted to go there. ”
Zhang Jianguo's eyes lit up, and he replied excitedly: "Great, I have always wanted to go, we can go to Dali together, go to Lijiang, and feel the customs there." ”
Li Fang smiled and nodded: "Then it's decided, let's plan it well." ”
The laughter of the two echoed in the park, and they were full of anticipation for their future trips.
Mr. Zhang's children became increasingly concerned about their father's relationship with Ms. Li, and they began to take action to try to stop the relationship by various means. After discussing with Zhang Li, Zhang Qiang decided to start with a blind date and introduce some partners to his father who they thought were more suitable.
One day, Zhang Qiang brought a gentle lady to his home and introduced: "Dad, this is Aunt Wang, the mother of my colleague, and a retired teacher, I think you two are quite suitable." ”
Zhang Jianguo greeted Aunt Wang politely, but he felt a little uncomfortable. He chatted with Aunt Wang for a few words, then left the living room under the pretext of finding Li Fang.
"Li Fang, my son arranged a blind date for me, but I only have you in my heart." Zhang Jianguo said helplessly.
Li Fang listened, smiled slightly, and comforted him: "Teacher Zhang, I know your mind, our relationship is not something that others can easily shake. Rest assured, I trust you. ”
After the blind date, Zhang Jianguo expressed his dissatisfaction with his children: "Qiangzi, Lili, I appreciate your kindness, but the relationship between me and Li Fang is sincere, I hope you can understand and support me." ”
Zhang Li did not give up, she thought that family intervention was also necessary, so she began to frequently invite her father to family gatherings, trying to make him feel more of the warmth of the family and stay away from Li Fang.
At a family gathering, Zhang Li said to Zhang Jianguo: "Dad, look at how harmonious our family is, we really don't worry about the matter between you and Aunt Li." ”
Zhang Jianguo looked at the family members sitting around the dining table, thought of Li Fang again, and said firmly: "Lili, I know that you are out of concern for me, but the relationship between me and Li Fang has been tested. My happiness also needs your understanding and support. ”
Despite facing opposition and various interventions from their children, Zhang Jianguo and Li Fang's relationship became more and more firm. They began to cherish each other's company more and face pressure from the outside world together.
Once, when the two were walking in the park, Li Fang held Zhang Jianguo's hand and said seriously: "Teacher Zhang, no matter what difficulties you encounter, I will stand firmly by your side." ”
Zhang Jianguo responded movingly: "Li Fang, me too, we will overcome all difficulties together." ”
They looked at each other and smiled, their hearts full of confidence and anticipation for the future.
The atmosphere of the family gathering should have been warm and harmonious, but the Zhang family's gathering became tense because of the relationship between Zhang Jianguo and Li Fang. Zhang Qiang and Zhang Li were very cold to Li Fang's arrival, while Zhang Jianguo tried to ease the atmosphere.
At the dinner table, Zhang Qiang couldn't help but speak: "Dad, we really don't understand, why are you so close to someone you just met?" ”
Zhang Jianguo put down his chopsticks and replied calmly: "Qiangzi, Lili, you are my children, of course I hope you can understand me." Li Fang, she gave me a lot of happiness, and the relationship between us was real. ”
Zhang Li couldn't help but interject: "Dad, we're not against you making friends, but have you considered our feelings?" We are worried that you will be scammed and that you will be hurt. ”
Li Fang also put down her chopsticks at this time, and her expression looked a little helpless: "Zhang Qiang, Zhang Li, the relationship between me and Teacher Zhang is sincere, and I don't have any bad intentions." ”
But Zhang Qiang didn't buy it, and his voice raised: "No bad intentions? Then why do you have to pester my dad? ”
Li Fang's face turned pale, she took a deep breath, and was about to respond, but was interrupted by Zhang Jianguo: "Enough, Qiangzi!" Li Fang is your future stepmother, and I hope you will respect her. ”
Zhang Li was emotional: "Stepmother? Dad, you've let us down so much! ”
The quarrel became louder and louder, Zhang Jianguo felt a headache, he stood up, and his voice trembled slightly: "Do you want me to choose?" Do I want to give up my happiness, or do I give up my family? ”
There was silence in the room, Zhang Qiang and Zhang Li looked at each other, they didn't expect their father to ask such a question. Li Fang stood up, walked to Zhang Jianguo's side, held his hand, and whispered, "Teacher Zhang, I don't want you and the children to be unhappy because of me. ”
Zhang Jianguo held Li Fang's hand tightly, his eyes were full of firmness: "Li Fang, I won't give up on you." You are my children and I want you to be happy, but I want you to understand that my happiness is just as important. ”
The family reunion ended unhappily, Zhang Jianguo and Li Fang walked out of the house side by side, their backs looking a little lonely, but at the same time revealing a kind of firmness and courage.
After that tense family gathering, Mr. Zhang sat alone in his study, his eyes lingering for a long time on an old photo album on the shelf. The album records the bits and pieces of him and his late wife, and those warm memories fill his heart with complex emotions. But he also knows in his heart that life needs to go on and happiness needs to be grasped by himself.
A few days later, Zhang Jianguo convened a family meeting. His eyes were firm and his tone was calm: "Children, I have thought about it for a long time, and I have decided to spend the rest of my life with Li Fang." I love her and trust her. I hope to receive your blessings. ”
Zhang Qiang and Zhang Li glanced at each other, and they saw the firmness and expectation in their father's eyes. Zhang Li spoke first, her voice a little choked: "Dad, we know you have decided." Although we had a lot of concerns before, you are our dad and we only want you to be happy. ”
Zhang Qiang also continued: "Dad, what we did before may have been a bit excessive, and we apologize to you." If you feel happy with Aunt Lee, we have your back. ”
A trace of tears flashed in Zhang Jianguo's eyes, and he looked at his child gratefully: "Thank you, this is what I want to hear." ”
Subsequently, the atmosphere of the Zhang family slowly became harmonious. Zhang Qiang and Zhang Li began to try to understand and accept Li Fang, and they found that Li Fang was not only kind, but also very considerate to his father. The family gathering became warm again, and the love between Zhang Jianguo and Li Fang was also blessed and supported by the family.
Time flies like a white horse, and in the blink of an eye, Zhang Jianguo and Li Fang have spent several spring and autumn together. They went to Yunnan together and realized their shared dream of traveling. On the shore of Erhai Lake in Dali, Zhang Jianguo said to Li Fang affectionately: "I feel very happy to have you by my side. ”
Li Fang snuggled on his shoulder and replied with a smile, "Me too, Teacher Zhang." Our later years are wonderful because of each other. ”
The two old men held hands and watched the sunset together, their figures stretched for a long time in the sunset, just like their love, which went through twists and turns, and finally found a home.
This article is a microfiction, please do not sit in the opposite seat