My name is Li Wei, a poor boy from a small village, who was once disgusted by his fiancée's family and abandoned at the entrance of a dilapidated village because he couldn't get a 500 dowry. At that moment, my heart hurt so much that I couldn't breathe, and I swore to myself that one day, I would get ahead.
Now, I've done it. As the marshal of the republic, I returned to my hometown with honor, and I was no longer the worthless poor boy I was back then. And she, my former lover, ended up lonely.
On the day I returned to my hometown, the sun was shining, and the villagers spontaneously stood at the entrance of the village to welcome my return. I was dressed in a handsome military uniform, and the medal on my chest shone brightly. In the crowd, I saw her, the woman who once broke my heart.
Her name is Xiaofang, and we were a couple of lovers back then, just because of the 500 dowry, she obeyed the family's arrangement and married a wealthy drunkard. Over the years, her life has not been easy, her drunkard husband has beaten and scolded her, and the people in the village feel sorry for her.
I walked up to her and looked at her old face, with mixed feelings. She lowered her head, afraid to look at me, as if she wanted to escape from this unbearable past.
"Xiaofang, how have you been doing all these years?" I try to keep my voice calm.
She raised her head, a flash of surprise in her eyes, then lowered her head and whispered, "It's okay, thank you." ”
At this time, a drunken man rushed out of the crowd, pointed at Xiao Fang and scolded: "You stinky woman, you dare to talk to the marshal!" See if I don't kill you! After speaking, he raised his hand and prepared to hit Xiao Fang.
My face sank and I grabbed his wrist: "You dare!" ”
The man was stunned, looked at my military uniform, and woke up with fright. I let go of my hand, and he backed away and disappeared into the crowd.
I looked at Xiao Fang and said, "You should know that I am now powerful and can help you get rid of this man." ”
A glimmer of hope flashed in Xiao Fang's eyes, but it quickly dimmed again: "Thank you, Viagra." But this is my life, I admit it. ”
I sighed, knowing that she was a stubborn person, and that nine cows could not pull back what she decided. So, I took out a bank card and handed it to her: "There is enough money in this card, you can take it, at least make life better." ”
Xiao Fang took the bank card, and tears slid down her cheeks: "Viagra, you are really a good person, I ...... back then"
"Don't say it, it's all over." I interrupted her, then turned to leave.
When I left the village, I looked back and saw that Xiaofang was still standing there, staring at me. The sun shone on her, and she looked particularly lonely. I know that the story between us has come to an end. And she will spend her life in this small village.
And I will continue to shoulder the heavy responsibility of defending my family and country, and write my own legend in the history of the republic. As for that youthful love, let it go with the wind.
The days passed quietly, and my life in the army was full and busy. Those memories of Xiaofang are like old photos sealed in the bottom of my heart, the color gradually fades, but every time in the dead of night, they will quietly come back to my mind.
One day, I received a letter from home, in which she said that Xiaofang was sick, very sick. My heart tightened, and those dusty emotions were like a rekindled flame, hot and fierce. I immediately asked my superiors for leave and hurried back to the village.
Pushing open the door of Xiaofang's house, a smell of Chinese medicine came to my nose. She lay on the bed, pale and emaciated. When she saw me come in, she tried to squeeze out a smile that was full of bitterness and helplessness.
"Viagra, why are you here?" Her voice was faint, like a candle flickering in the wind.
I walked over to the bed and gently held her hand: "I heard that you are sick, come and see you." ”
"It's just a minor illness, and it will be fine in a few days." She tried to comfort me, but those blank eyes revealed her true condition.
My heart was sour, but I forced a smile: "Look, I have brought some supplements, and the doctor in the city, he will help you heal." ”
Xiao Fang shook her head, tears rolling in her eyes: "Viagra, don't bother, I know my body." Actually, I've been regretting it all these years......"
I gently stroked her hair and said softly, "Don't say it, Xiaofang, it's all over, and the most important thing now is to take care of your body." ”
We spent some time in silence, and she seemed to have a lot to say, but she swallowed it all back. I stayed with her until nightfall, until she fell asleep tired.
That night, I stood by her bedside and remembered many things from the past. Those youthful years, those days of love and dreams, seem to be right in front of us. I swore to myself that I would save her no matter what, even with all my might.
The next day, I found the best doctor in town and exhausted all my connections and resources. The doctor said that Xiaofang's condition was serious, requiring a long period of treatment, and there was little hope of a cure.
I didn't give up, I stayed by Xiaofang's side every day, telling her stories in the army and the outside world that she had never seen. Her spirits seemed to be better, but her body was still weak.
In this way, day after day, I gave up almost all my official duties just to accompany her through the last days. Until one day, Xiao Fang took my hand and said softly: "Viagra, in fact, I am already very satisfied, having you by my side is like going back to the past." ”
I held back my tears and asked her, "Xiaofang, do you have any unfulfilled wishes?" ”
She smiled and shook her head: "I just hope that you can live well in the future, find someone who really loves you, and live a happy life." ”
At that moment, I understood that some things are irreparable after all; Some people are destined to leave. I squeezed her hand tightly and nodded.
A few days later, Xiaofang left, taking with her last attachment to this world. I stood in front of her grave, my heart filled with deep sadness and powerlessness. I know, this time, it's really goodbye.
When I returned to the army, I became more reticent, and the grief in my heart was beyond words. And Xiaofang's shadow seems to be forever engraved on my heart, becoming an indelible scar in my military career.
Life in the army was as tense and orderly as ever, but I felt as if I had lost my bearings. Xiao Fang's departure is like a wound that will never heal, making me wake up painfully in every silent night. I tried to keep myself busy, but the deep feeling of emptiness stuck with me.
One day, I received a special assignment to conduct military research in a remote mountainous area. I accepted without hesitation, maybe a change of environment would allow me to relieve myself a little from the grief of losing Xiaofang.
The scenery in the mountains is beautiful, but I have no intention of appreciating it. By chance, I met a woman who was teaching at a local elementary school, her name was Lin Jing, and she had a gentleness and tenacity similar to Xiaofang. We met during a rescue operation after a flash flood, and I was impressed by her bravery and selflessness in order to protect her students.
"Comrade Li Wei, thank you for saving us." There is a reassuring power in her words.
I shook my head: "This is what I should do, Teacher Lin Jing." ”
In the communication with Lin Jing, I gradually found that she not only has a similar temperament to Xiaofang, but also has an independence and wisdom. Her attitude towards life and enthusiasm for work made me feel both familiar and fresh. I began to slowly raise my head from the grief of losing Xiaofang and try to understand this new world.
"Why did you choose to teach in such a remote place?" I asked curiously.
She smiled, and her eyes flashed with determination: "In order for these children in the mountains to have books to read and hope." ”
I was deeply touched by her answer, and a hard corner of my heart began to melt. We started communicating more and sharing each other's stories and dreams. Lin Jing's kindness and persistence made me see another possibility in life.
Time passed unconsciously, and the relationship between me and Lin Jing gradually warmed up. But in the dead of night, Xiaofang's shadow still appears in my dreams, reminding me of those unforgettable pasts.
"Li Wei, are you still thinking about her?" Lin Jing suddenly asked me one day.
I was silent for a moment, then nodded: "She is an important part of my life that I can't forget. ”
Lin Jing gently held my hand: "I understand, everyone has their own past. But life goes on, and we can't always live in memories. ”
I know that Lin Jing is right. I had to learn to let go in order to embrace a new life. I began to try to accept Lin Jing and accept this new relationship. When we are together, I will forget Xiaofang and forget the pain.
Until one day, I was sent to the battlefield again to face the test of life and death. Before leaving, Lin Jing hugged me tightly, her eyes full of worry and reluctance.
"Li Wei, you must come back safely." Her voice trembled.
I stroked her hair, and a warm current welled up in my heart: "I will, for you, for our future." ”
The smoke and artillery fire on the battlefield made me feel the fragility and preciousness of life again. Every time I brush shoulders with death, I think of Xiaofang's smile and Lin Jing's waiting. I know that I am fighting not only for myself, but also for those who love me and those I love.
Finally, the war was over, and I returned to Lin Jing with honor and scars. She still teaches at that primary school and still brings hope to the children in the mountains.
"I'm back." I hugged her tightly, my eyes full of gratitude.
Lin Jing smiled, tears rolling in her eyes: "I knew you would, Li Wei." ”
In that tranquil valley, I started a new life. Xiao Fang's shadow gradually faded, and Lin Jing became a new light in my life. We teach together, we help those children together, and we welcome every new sunrise together. Life, at a time when I had almost lost all hope, finally gave me a warm embrace again.
After the end of the war, Lin Jing and I became more and more peaceful in the mountains. Every morning, we start our day with the morning sun and listening to the birdsong. Lin Jing taught in the classroom, and I patrolled around the school to ensure the safety of the children.
"Viagra, I'm going to take the children to the mountains to pick mushrooms this afternoon, can you go with me?" One morning, Lin Jing asked me.
I smiled and nodded, "Of course, I also need to familiarize myself with my surroundings." ”
In the afternoon, we took a group of children to the mountains. Lin Jing taught them how to tell which mushrooms were safe and which were poisonous. I watched over them, looking at their innocent smiling faces, and my heart was full of emotion.
"Viagra, look, these mushrooms grow so beautiful." A little girl came running to me with a brightly colored mushroom.
I looked at it carefully, and after confirming that there was no problem, I smiled and said to her, "It's really beautiful, but you must remember that you can't just eat it." ”
In the evening, we returned to school with a full load of mushrooms. Lin Jing took the children to prepare dinner, while I stood outside the door, watching the sunset, and an inexplicable emotion emerged in my heart.
"Viagra, what are you thinking?" Lin Jing walked up to me and asked softly.
I turned my head and looked at her gentle smile, and a warm current welled up in my heart: "I was thinking about how good it would be if Xiaofang could see our life now." ”
Lin Jing gently held my hand: "She must also hope that you can live happily, Viagra." We need to cherish our lives now and make every day meaningful. ”
I nodded, silently thanking fate in my heart that after losing Xiaofang, I could still meet a kind and resilient person like Lin Jing. We've been through so much together, and our feelings for each other have gone beyond simple love to become an integral part of life.
Day after day, our lives are uneventful, but full of happiness. We work together to create a better future for children. Lin Jing's kindness and perseverance make me deeply admire, and it also makes me cherish this hard-won relationship even more.
Until one day, I received an order from my superiors to return to the army to continue the mission. Before leaving, I hugged Lin Jing tightly, and my heart was full of reluctance.
"Viagra, you must come back safely." Lin Jing's voice trembled slightly.
I stroked her hair, and a strong conviction welled up in my heart: "I will, for you, for our future." ”
During my days in the army, I always missed Lin Jing and those children in the mountains. Whenever night comes, I will look up at the starry sky, imagining that Lin Jing is also under the same starry sky, thinking of me.
Finally, the task was completed, and I returned to Lin Jing's side with honor and joy. She still teaches at that primary school and still brings hope to the children in the mountains.
"I'm back." I hugged her tightly, my eyes full of gratitude.
Lin Jing smiled, tears rolling in her eyes: "I knew you would, Li Wei." ”
In that tranquil valley, I started a new life. Lin Jing has become a new light in my life, we teach together, help those children together, and welcome every new sunrise together. Life, at a time when I had almost lost all hope, finally gave me a warm embrace again.