In the living room of a high-end apartment in central Beijing, families sit together in a slightly dreary atmosphere. Zheng Jingzheng, a middle-aged woman, frowned, and said to her daughter Li Xiaohong, who was sitting at the other end of the sofa: "Xiaohong, our family has always provided you with education, not to let you marry in the countryside in the end. ”
Li Xiaohong, an ordinary girl in the city, gentle and dignified, the mother in front of her has always hoped that she can find a good job in the city and marry a decent family. But Li Xiaohong fell in love with Zhao Dashan, a country boy, and insisted on returning to live in a remote mountain village with him.
Father Li Gang stood aside and said with a solemn face: "Xiaohong, although you are old and can make your own decisions, you have to think clearly, life in the countryside is very different from that in the city, can you adapt to that kind of hardship?" ”
Rural, idyllic, quiet beauty
Facing the concern and worry of her family, Li Xiaohong already had the answer in her heart, and she replied calmly: "Dad, Mom, I know that you are for my good. But Dashan and I have thought it through. I am willing to work with him to create our lives together. ”
At this time, Li Xiaohong's younger brother, Li Xiaoguang, the youngest child in the family, interjected: "Sister, there is not even a decent supermarket over there, don't you like to go shopping and buy clothes?" Why do you suddenly want to go to the field to touch the mud? ”
Li Xiaohong smiled, looked at her younger brother and said, "Xiaoguang, the countryside is not as lively as the city, but there is fresh air, mountains and water, and the mountains have been waiting for me over there." I'm willing to try something different. ”
The mother sighed, and then said, "How long have you known Zhao Dashan?" Do you know about his family? What should you do if you have any difficulties in getting married? ”
Father also followed: "Yes, Xiaohong, what we are worried about is not whether you want to go now, but whether you will be happy after you go." ”
Li Xiaohong looked at her parents, her eyes were full of firmness and tenderness: "Dad, Mom, I understand your worries. I have been in love with Dashan for more than a year, I have been to his hometown, although his family is simple, but Dashan is a hardworking and capable person, and we have a common goal in life. As for difficulties, where are there no difficulties? I'm sure we can overcome it together. ”
Zheng Jing and Li Gang glanced at each other, they knew that their daughter had been strong-willed since she was a child, and it was difficult to change things once she decided. The dispute at home seems to have subsided with the daughter's determination, and although they are still worried, they also know that the family must learn to let go and let the children pursue their own happiness.
Li Xiaoguang saw that the atmosphere at home had eased a little, and said mischievously: "Then when you get married, can you make a big yard over there for me to play in the summer vacation?" ”
Li Xiaohong smiled and touched her brother's head: "Of course you can, when we have our own home, you are welcome to come at any time." ”
Subsequently, the whole family finally agreed to Li Xiaohong's choice. Through the window, the night decorates the city with colorful colors, but in Li Xiaohong's eyes, what is even more charming is the curling smoke in the distant mountain village, and the like-minded person Zhao Dashan.
On the first morning after marriage, Li Xiaohong was woken up by the crowing of a rooster, pushed open the window, and a breath of fresh air rushed to her face, which lifted her spirits. She saw Zhao Dashan busy in the yard, a happy scene she had never seen in the city.
However, when she took the fence handed by her mother-in-law and was about to fetch water, Li Xiaohong realized the hardships of rural life. The process of carrying the water was extremely difficult, and the bucket kept shaking, splashing her all over the water. The mother-in-law saw it, but said nothing.
During the dinner in the evening, Li Xiaohong tried to express her thoughts: "Mom, I will try my best to adapt to rural life, and I hope to be able to help you." ”
The mother-in-law only replied lightly: "Baby in the city, don't be reckless, you may not be able to do the work here." ”
That night, Li Xiaohong tossed and turned, knowing in her heart that it would not be easy to truly integrate into this family.
In the blink of an eye, it was the autumn harvest season, and Zhao Dashan took Li Xiaohong to help in the field. Li Xiaohong saw the golden rice all over the ground for the first time, although it was beautiful, but the harvest was extremely hard. Looking at the blisters on her hands, she did not complain, but felt that this was the most real fruit of labor.
These daily bits and pieces continue to test Li Xiaohong. Xiaoguang occasionally comes to the village to see his sister, and every time he sees his sister's sweaty work, he can't help but feel distressed: "Sister, if you are not used to it, come back, our family is not short of this food." ”
Li Xiaohong held back her tears and said firmly: "Xiaoguang, thank you, but I can't give up, I want to prove to them that I can be a part of this family." ”
Once, when her mother-in-law accidentally fell, Li Xiaohong immediately helped her mother-in-law up and asked with concern, "Mom, are you okay?" Do you want to go to the hospital? ”
The mother-in-law waved her hand, saying no, but there was a trace of warmth in her eyes.
Gradually, after Li Xiaohong's unremitting efforts and sincerity, her mother-in-law began to teach her to cook, and the busy figure of the two in the kitchen became a new harmony. Zhao Dashan saw his wife working so hard, and he cherished this hard-won love even more.
However, new challenges arose. Uncle Zhao, the elder of the Zhao family, an old man who respects tradition, does not buy Li Xiaohong's modern concept. During the busy farming period, Li Xiaohong proposed to replace part of the manual farming with machinery, which was opposed by Zhao Bo.
Uncle Zhao grimaced and scolded: "Modern things don't work here, our Zhao family has relied on their hands to earn food for generations!" ”
Li Xiaohong was not angry or annoyed, and patiently explained: "Uncle, I understand your thoughts, but if machinery can improve efficiency, why don't we try it?" ”
Who knew that Uncle Zhao became more and more angry: "Nonsense, what do you city girl know, don't mix it up here!" ”
Zhao Dashan watched his wife being buried, and he felt bad in his heart, so he stood up to defend his wife: "Uncle, Xiaohong, she is also for everyone's good, please listen to her explanation." ”
The atmosphere seemed a little tense, but Li Xiaohong still insisted on her own ideas, she knew that every bit of her was affecting people and things in this land, and she believed that as long as it was the right thing, time would always prove everything.
The next day, Zhao Dashan told his mother-in-law about it, and after thinking about it all night, her mother-in-law decided to give Li Xiaohong a chance. The mother-in-law said, "Xiaohong, I heard that all the machines are used in the city, so this time let's try as you say." ”
Li Xiaohong was very excited, she knew that this was not only the introduction of machinery, but also the affirmation of her mother-in-law's suggestion, and the beginning of her gradual acceptance by the family.
Through the support of her mother-in-law, the Zhao family decided to invest in the introduction of small agricultural machinery. When the machine was started for the first time and the neat field was ploughed, the surprise and admiration of the people in the clan became Li Xiaohong's best response.
Although Zhao Bo was still frowning, the resoluteness in his eyes gradually softened. He didn't speak, but he secretly thought to himself in his heart, maybe this little daughter-in-law from the city could indeed bring a different light to the Zhao family.
Time flies like a white horse, and spring goes to autumn in a blink of an eye. Li Xiaohong used her wisdom and diligence to find her place in the countryside.
One day, Zhao Dashan came home with a bag of fresh vegetables, and said to Li Xiaohong with a smile: "Xiaohong, you see that these vegetables are all new varieties that you proposed for us to plant, and the people in the village say they are delicious!" ”
Li Xiaohong took the vegetables, with a satisfied smile on her face: "This is the result of everyone's joint efforts, Dashan, I still have an idea, can we try to grow medicinal herbs?" ”
Zhao Dashan nodded: "This is good!" The market price of medicinal materials is stable, and the quality of the medicinal materials grown in our village is definitely good. ”
The mother-in-law walked over and saw the two discussing with great interest, and couldn't help but interject: "Xiaohong, you are really a capable girl, it is our blessing that you come to our Zhao family." ”
Li Xiaohong's innovative ideas not only brought economic income, but also gradually improved the status of the Zhao family in the village. Villagers began to come here to learn new planting techniques.
She also initiated a parent-child education campaign in the countryside, where children gather in her yard on weekends to listen to her tell stories from the city and learn simple English songs. The introduction of the concept of parent-child education enables the children of the whole village to learn and grow in happiness.
After an event, Granny Zhao patted the soil on her hands, walked over and sat side by side with Li Xiaohong, and said affectionately: "Xiaohong, you not only make our family better, but also make this village vibrant, I am really grateful to you." ”
Li Xiaohong looked back at her mother-in-law gratefully: "Mom, it was you and everyone who gave me this opportunity to realize my abilities, which is what I should do." ”
Zhao Dashan watched quietly from the side, thinking in his heart that he had married the right person, and the choice between him and Li Xiaohong not only changed the fate of the two, but also affected the entire village.
Uncle Zhao also had to admit Li Xiaohong's change and drive, and he publicly praised Li Xiaohong for the first time at the village meeting: "Xiaohong, the daughter-in-law, although she is from the city, she has indeed brought a new atmosphere to our village, and the Zhao family has also gone to a higher level because of her efforts." In the future, we should be more open-minded and learn from her strengths. ”
These words deeply touched the entire Zhao family, and the villagers also nodded frequently. The original small friction and misunderstanding, in the face of Li Xiaohong's sincerity and hard work, turned into respect and appreciation little by little.
Li Xiaohong has grown from a city girl struggling to adapt to rural life to a true agricultural innovator and advocate of parenting in the land, and her story has become a good story in the village.
In this way, with the joint efforts of Li Xiaohong and Zhao Dashan, they not only established a happy little family, but also drove the whole village to prosperity and harmony. This happiness is not only material wealth, but also spiritual fulfillment and satisfaction.
A few years have passed quietly, and the small manor run by Li Xiaohong and Zhao Dashan has become famous. On the day of the spring flowers, his parents and younger brother Li Xiaoguang in the city came from afar to see his sister's life in the countryside.
Pushing open the wooden door of the manor, Zheng Jing couldn't help but exclaim: "Oh, this place has changed so much, it's like a small park." ”
Father Li Gang was also full of emotion: "It seems that Xiaohong is living very well here, there is green everywhere." ”
Xiaoguang looked around and said excitedly, "Sister, what kind of vegetables are you growing?" And these flowers are so beautiful! ”
Li Xiaohong smiled and led her family to visit her small garden: "These are all organic vegetables that we grow ourselves, and some medicinal herbs are our new attempts." And these flowers are a little secret that attracts tourists every year. ”
Zhao Dashan stepped forward and warmly shook hands with his father-in-law: "Uncle, aunt, Xiaoguang, thanks to Xiaohong's intelligence in the past few years, our lives have changed a lot. ”
Granny Zhao greeted the guests from the city: "Come and try the food cooked by Xiaohong, it is much better than the restaurants in the city." ”
During the meal, Zheng Jing couldn't help but discuss: "I was really worried before, but I didn't expect you to be so good here, the air is fresher than the city, and the food is healthy." ”
Li Xiaohong looked at her parents, with an unconcealable pride and happiness in her eyes: "Dad, Mom, a person's happiness does not depend on where it is, but on who it is with." The mountains and the villagers gave me another possibility of life. ”
Xiaoguang ate the dish and smacked his mouth: "Sister, your dish is so fragrant, I will have to come to eat often in the future." ”
Li Gang ate the vegetables grown by his daughter, raised his eyes and looked at the surrounding manor, and the stone in his heart finally landed: "Xiaohong, it seems that your original choice was really right." ”
When night falls, the family sits in the courtyard, looking at the starlight, listening to the insects, and the hustle and bustle of the city and the tranquility of the countryside are intertwined into the most beautiful music at this moment.
Li Xiaoguang couldn't help but ask: "Sister, if you hadn't made up your mind at the beginning, would we be sitting here now and enjoying such a beautiful night?" ”
And this rhetorical question is also the echo of everyone's heart at this moment.