In that calm town, Wang Li still gets up early every day and walks alone on the way to the market. When the neighbors on the street look at her, they will greet her in a friendly manner and say a few words of greeting. Wang Li responded with a smile, but she didn't want to stop and chat. After her husband Li Ming, who was once a well-respected teacher in the town, left, Wang Li felt that everything had changed.
"Wang Li, this cabbage sum is fresh, you can buy more." The vegetable vendor greeted warmly.
"Thanks, I'll buy so much." Wang Li picked a few and replied briefly.
"You're so haggard, you need to eat more nutritious." The neighbor's aunt said with concern.
"I know, Auntie." She tried to be as polite as possible.
When she got home, everything was still in order, but the empty living room always made her heart ache. Walking into Li Ming's study, the walls were full of books, as well as the notebooks he left behind, each of which carried deep memories. Wang Li stroked the old book of poems, and tears fell unconsciously.
Suddenly, the doorbell rang, interrupting her grief. She wiped away her tears and went to open the door. Outside the door stood her sister.
"Sister, I'll come to see you, it's not a matter if you're home alone." My sister entered the door and said with concern.
Wang Li smiled reluctantly: "I'm fine, don't worry about it." ”
My sister looked at my sister and said, "Li Ming has been gone for so long, and you are still bored at home all day, do you want to go out for a walk?" ”
"It's not fun to go out." Wang Li shook her head, absent-minded.
"That Zhou Qiang, do you remember? He said he had opened a new restaurant in the city center and told us to try it. My sister tentatively proposed.
Wang Li's heart tightened, but she still replied: "No, I don't know him." ”
"Sister, people always have to look forward. You can't go on like this. My sister's eyes were full of worry.
"I know." Wang Li said softly, her eyes complicated.
That night, Wang Li walked alone to the river at the edge of the town, looking at the quietly flowing river, and the inner struggle and pain were wave after wave. She thinks about her life and where she will return in the future.
"Wang Li!" A voice came from behind him.
When she turned around, it was her wife and sister-in-law.
"What are you doing here alone?" The sister-in-law stepped forward and asked with concern.
"Just go out for a walk." Wang Li tried her best to look calm.
"I know it's going to be hard for you, but you have to cheer up, you're young." The mother-in-law persuaded earnestly.
Wang Li nodded, did not speak, but her heart was fluctuating, everyone was hinting, waiting for her to turn a new page in her life. But in her mind, the page seemed too heavy, too heavy for her to be afraid to touch.
As the days passed, Wang Li gradually felt the power of time, which may not be able to take away all the pain, but it can give a trace of gradual relief. The care of the villagers, the encouragement of relatives and friends, and the gradual showing of concern Zhou Qiang are all reminding her that life is still going on, and she needs a new beginning.
Wang Li inadvertently walked into the newly opened restaurant, and the owner of the restaurant was Zhou Qiang. The two have actually crossed paths a few times in community activities. When they first met, Wang Li was still a little wary of him, but Zhou Qiang gradually broke this thin ice with his patience and sincerity.
"Wang Li, come, try this one of my signature dishes." Zhou Qiang enthusiastically served a plate of dishes with good color and aroma.
Wang Li was a little embarrassed: "Mr. Zhou, it's too polite." I just wanted to come and see. ”
"You are here to give me face, how can you be polite? Please try it. Zhou Qiang smiled and urged.
During the meal, Zhou Qiang sometimes chatted about the restaurant's business experience, and sometimes easily told some interesting stories about the town. Wang Li couldn't help but relax as well, and the occasional smile began to flash on her face.
However, the pleasant atmosphere did not last long. The gossip in the town always spreads as fast as the wind, and I don't know who started, and some people actually cursed Wang Li for wanting to betray her late husband. Relatives and friends expressed concern when they learned of these rumors.
"Li, you have to think about it carefully, after all, Li Ming has only left for a short time." The eldest brother said solemnly.
Wang Li felt bitter in her heart, and the rumors in the town made her feel suffocated: "I didn't do anything wrong. ”
"We know, but we can't control what people say. You should have less contact with Zhou Qiang. The sister-in-law was also worried.
After Zhou Qiang learned about it, he came to Wang Li: "Wang Li, did my concern bring you trouble?" ”
Wang Li shook her head: "No, it's not your fault, it's the people of the town who are too ......."
"Too much gossip?" Zhou Qiang tried to use humor to defuse the embarrassment.
Wang Li smiled faintly, and the pain of forbearance flashed in her eyes: "I just don't know how I should continue my life." ”
In such a situation, Wang Li felt like she was walking at a crossroads. On the one hand, it is the memory of her late husband and the expectations of relatives and friends, and on the other hand, the new hope and the possibility of life given by Zhou Qiang. This inner battle intensified, leaving her exhausted.
The gossip of the town has always shrouded her heart like a dark cloud, and the unsolvable gossip has become the shackles of her life. Wang Li looked up at the night sky more than once, thinking about staying there. She has become accustomed to living side by side with her husband, and now, knowing that the world is impermanent, it is still difficult to let go of the past in her heart.
Wang Li gradually realized in the change of mood that whether it is nostalgia, grief or moving forward, all these choices are in her own hands. Zhou Qiang's appearance may not be a betrayal of the past, but a re-consideration of fate for her. More and more self-questioning made her understand that life is full of choices, and every step of the way must be decided by herself.
The cemetery in the middle of the night was silent, only the wind was wailing, Wang Li knelt in front of Li Ming's tomb, and the whole person was deeply troubled by thoughts and emotions. She stared at the name on the tombstone, tears streaming down her eyes. In her heart, Li Ming's gentleness and shadow are still faintly visible, and Zhou Qiang's call is getting closer and more real.
"Husband, I'm sorry." Wang Li choked up and spoke, "I don't know what to do, I seem to have betrayed you." ”
She wept in her hands, as if hoping to find an answer to the deep pain. "I want to be happy, I want someone to accompany me, but I can't let go of our memories."
The wind whispered in her ear, as if Li Ming was comforting her, telling her to be strong and to look forward. Wang Li raised her head and looked at the starry sky. She breathed in the cold of the night, and the struggle in her heart gradually calmed down.
"I love you, Li Ming, and I will always love you. But I'm also going to get on with my life. Wang Li whispered, "You are in heaven, and you also hope that I can be happy, right?" ”
At that moment, Wang Li's mood changed, and she decided to stop living for the past, but to be reborn for the unknown. Her cold hand caressed the cold tombstone, but her heart gradually warmed.
"It's time to move forward, Li Ming." Wang Li said softly, slowly stood up, and looked at the faint dawn on the horizon.
This change of mood was like a rebirth, and she was ready to move on with her life. Zhou Qiang's appearance is no longer a burden for her, but the possibility of her new life. knew that no matter what path he chose, Li Ming would watch over her from afar.
Early in the morning, when Wang Li walked out of the cemetery, her eyes became more determined. There will still be pain and confusion, but she knows she has made the best choice. She believes that true happiness does not fade with the passage of time, but is redefined in every moment.
Wang Li's new life began. In the face of the old words and rumors in the town, she no longer shy away from it. She used her actions to tell everyone that everyone has the right to pursue happiness, even if the road is full of bumps and incomprehension. And all the choices she made were for her own better life.
Wang Li stood at a new starting point, welcoming the first rays of sunshine in the morning. In her eyes, there were no more tears, only firmness and determination. In the face of the past, she no longer needs to indulge in sadness, because she has learned to cherish the present and the future.
Zhou Qiang was by her side, giving her strength and courage on this new journey. "Wang Li, no matter what others say, I will support you." Zhou Qiang held her hand sincerely.
Wang Li took a deep breath and looked at Zhou Qiang: "Thank you, your concern for me during this time has given me the courage to face everything." ”
Zhou Qiang said with a smile: "There are many different paths in life, and the key is who to walk with." ”
Their words didn't have too many sweet words, but they were enough to warm Wang Li's heart. All the discussion and controversy can't stop her.
When Wang Li returned home, she and Li Ming's child greeted her. "Mom, don't be sad, we love you forever." The child's words were simple and sincere, which made Wang Li's heart suddenly light up.
The warmth of this new life not only comes from Zhou Qiang, but also from his own children. She knows that this is an easy road, but she is ready to take steps for herself and her family.
At a parent's day party, Zhou Qiang officially expressed his heart to Wang Li and the children. "I am willing to be your support and face every challenge in the future together."
Wang Li introduced Zhou Qiang to the relatives and friends present, and her voice was so resolute: "This is Zhou Qiang, he will work with me to give this family new hope." ”
That night, when she returned to her bedroom alone, Wang Li opened a letter left by Li Ming. The letter was full of love and blessings for Li Ming in the last moments of her life. "You have to be happy no matter what."
That night, Wang Li slept by the window, feeling unprecedented peace in her heart. A new chapter of future, family, and hope slowly unfolded in her heart.