In the midst of the verdant mountains lies a small town full of life. The houses in the town are scattered, and the smoke of cooking is curling, and the aroma of home-cooked food is heard. In this small town, there is a lonely old man who is called Uncle Liu. Liu Haiwang has passed the age of ear shun, his temples are frosty, he has no children, and his wife died a few years ago, leaving him alone, living alone in a corner of the town.
Liu Haiwang's days were calm and lonely, he always got up early in the morning and started to deal with household chores and field work. He was in the company of nature, farming, raising chickens, and feeding fish, which enriched his days when the sun rose and the sun set. Although his life is simple, he never complains, always smiles and faces every day of life with optimism.
"Haiwang, these garlic grow really well!" Neighbor Lao Li said in admiration, while helping to take care of the verdant garlic seedlings.
Liu Haiwang smiled: "It's all the right time and place, plus a little bit of hard work." But the peanuts on your side are growing well this year. ”
Lao Li nodded, "Yes, the weather is good this year, and you can plant anything." Anyway, how is your niece Xiaojing's new home? ”
Liu Haiwang waved his hand, "It's okay, it's just that the newlywed Yan'er should be beaming, they are suffering from firewood, rice, oil and salt, and sometimes it feels quite difficult." ”
With the arrival of summer, Liu Haiwang's garlic and peanuts have ushered in the harvest season. The garlic is plump and the peanuts are plump. He thought about his niece Xiao Jing, who had not come to the door for many years, so he decided to personally take some of the harvest to visit her, but due to the distance, he chose the most abundant garlic and peanuts, and planned to give them to Xiao Jing to express his affection and blessings as an elder.
The morning dew had not yet completely evaporated, and on such a fresh morning, Liu Haiwang carried a sack full of garlic and peanuts, planning to walk 18 miles to Xiaojing's in-laws' house.
"Uncle, where are you going?" Aunt Zhang, who was passing by, asked curiously.
"Oh, Aunt Zhang, I'm going to take a trip to Xiaojing's in-laws' house."
"Oh, it's so far, you have to walk for a long time, you have to pay attention to your body." Aunt Zhang said with concern.
"Haha, yes, go to relatives, it's not hard, it's not hard."
The sun climbed higher and higher, but Liu Haiwang's footsteps were still firm. Sweat soaked the back of his clothes, and the heavy sack in his hand tugged at his shoulders, but the thought of being able to see Xiao Jing and her in-laws made his heart full of anticipation and warmth.
After about three hours, the sun was already high in the sky, and people wanted to find a shaded place to rest. Liu Haiwang finally came to Xiao Jing's door, he wiped the sweat beads on his face, tidied up his clothes, and gently knocked on the courtyard door of Xiao Jing's house.
Behind the door, a familiar voice sounded: "Uncle, are you here?" ”
Xiao Jing took the heavy sack in Liu Haiwang's hand, and couldn't help but blame: "Uncle, why did your old man run so far by himself, we have time to go back to see you." ”
Liu Haiwang waved his hand and replied with a smile: "What's this, I'm idle alone." It's not a big deal for me, I just want to see you. ”
Xiao Jing hurriedly let Liu Haiwang into the house and served the freshly brewed tea.
"Uncle, you can rest for a while, I'll call Brother Qiang over." With that, Xiao Jing turned around and called her husband Li Daqiang.
Li Daqiang heard his wife's call in the backyard, put down the tools in his hand, and walked into the house to see Liu Haiwang.
"Uncle, you're here." Li Daqiang's voice was a little embarrassed, after all, he knew that his family's poor situation was well known.
Liu Haiwang's usual generous laughter echoed in the room: "Brother Qiang, I heard that you have been a little nervous recently, didn't I just collect some garlic and peanuts, so I thought about sending some." ”
Li Daqiang was stunned for a moment, and quickly regained his smile: "Thank you, uncle, don't worry about us for your old man." ”
Liu Haiwang smiled, but did not continue the topic, he began to talk about all kinds of interesting things in the countryside, trying to lighten the atmosphere. But Li Daqiang's heart was difficult to calm down. After dinner that day, Liu Haiwang returned to his house, and Li Daqiang said to Xiao Jing in the room:
"Quietly, I think I have to find something to do, I can't always do this."
Xiao Jing looked at Li Daqiang: "Brother Qiang, I know you are under a lot of pressure, but don't push yourself too much, let's take our time." ”
Li Daqiang pursed his lips stiffly, and suddenly said firmly: "No, I can't be so negative, I have to give you a better life." ”
Early the next morning, Li Daqiang went out. He first visited friends to seek job opportunities, and then went to the town's talent market, hoping to find a job as soon as possible. Unfortunately, there aren't many opportunities for a young person who doesn't have much professional skills, and jobs in small towns are even more scarce.
Just when Li Daqiang felt that his future was uncertain, he ran into his former colleague Xiao Zhang in the town. "Qiangzi, long time no see, how are you doing?" Xiao Zhang asked loudly.
Li Daqiang smiled: "It's a long story, aren't I looking for a job?" ”
Xiao Zhang patted Li Daqiang on the shoulder: "It's a pity that your craft is in the town, do you want to consider going to the city?" ”
Li Daqiang frowned slightly: "In the city, the cost of living is higher, and I don't want to leave Jingjing too far." ”
During their conversation, Li Daqiang learned the news that the country market was about to be held, which made his eyes light up and he had a whim.
A few days later, the country market was crowded with people, colorful goods stalls, and shouts came and went. Li Daqiang rented a small stall, and with some of his past business experience and social skills in the city, he began to sell his wares.
Li Daqiang not only sells his own products well, but also helps the surrounding vendors sell their agricultural products, and his steady and resourceful approach has earned him the respect and trust of the vendors.
Towards the end of the bazaar, an unexpected transaction leads to an altercation. An old farmer argues with a buyer over price, and Li Daqiang intervenes in time to help them reach a mutually acceptable agreement with his unique perspective.
The dispute was resolved peacefully, which also made Li Daqiang famous, and he was subsequently offered a steady job in the town, managing a small supermarket that not only paid a reasonable salary, but also allowed him and Xiaojing to build a warmer home together.
That night, after Li Daqiang went home, Xiao Jing knew what was going on when she saw the joy on his face, and the two hugged each other tightly, looked at each other and smiled.
"Jingjing, I got a job, and it's in the town, our lives will be better in the future." Li Daqiang said with confidence.
Xiao Jing had tears in her eyes and said softly: "Brother Qiang, it's best to have you here." ”
Country markets are bustling with stalls filled with fresh fruit and vegetables and colourful handicrafts. The sunlight passed through the treetops, sprinkled on the faces of the crowd, and also sprinkled on Li Daqiang's face full of expectation. Today, he not only has to sell his own produce, but also has the opportunity to prove his ability.
Just when Li Daqiang was busy, a quarrel broke the harmony of the market. An honest farmer, Lao Wang, and a buyer from the city got into a heated dispute over the price of some vegetables.
The buyer reprimanded: "What are you doing, it only sells for a few cents outside, and your asking price is too outrageous!" ”
Lao Wang responded angrily: "This is all planted by me, and sweat is not cheaper than other people's!" ”
Seeing the increasing tension on the side, Li Daqiang did not choose to stand by, he stepped forward to try to alleviate the conflict: "Two of you, it's easy to discuss, don't be angry, take a step back and open the sky." ”
The buyer in the city glared at Li Daqiang: "What's the matter with you?" ”
Li Daqiang said neither humbly nor arrogantly: "I am a frequent visitor to this market, and seeing that everyone is unhappy because of this little thing, why don't I help mediate." ”
He turned to Lao Wang and said in a gentle tone: "Lao Wang, our fellow villagers, wouldn't it be good to give a good price." ”
Then he said to the buyer, "Brother, look at the freshness of this vegetable, how can it be worth the price." ”
The buyer in the city realized the eyes around him, and thought that it was not good to make a big fuss, so he relieved himself slightly: "Okay, I'll add some money, but you have to make sure it's the day of picking." ”
Lao Wang also lost his previous anger, and softened his tone: "Okay, this is also fair." ”
Li Daqiang secretly breathed a sigh of relief, he unknowingly established his reputation among the crowd. Just as he was about to return to his stall, the person in charge of the market approached Li Daqiang, who had noticed Li Daqiang's method of dealing with the problem.
"Young man, I see you're handling things well, and our town's supermarket is looking for someone you can trust to take care of." The person in charge of the bazaar said loudly.
Li Daqiang was stunned for a moment, and then became excited: "Really? I can try! ”
"Okay, come to my office tomorrow to talk, if it's suitable, the job is yours."
On the way home, Li Daqiang silently thought about tomorrow's interview in his heart, and he felt that he was looking forward to it like never before. He didn't expect that a small trip to the market would bring him a turnaround.
After returning home, Li Daqiang said to Xiao Jing excitedly: "Jingjing, I helped solve a dispute in the market today, but I was favored by the person in charge of the supermarket, and I may have a stable job." ”
Xiao Jing was pleasantly surprised: "Such a good thing? Brother Qiang, you are amazing! ”
"It's all because of what Uncle said, and he made me believe that I could do it myself." Li Daqiang looked at the starry sky outside the window, and his heart was full of gratitude.
Xiao Jing held Li Daqiang's hand: "No matter what, we will get better, we have always believed so." ”
On this night, both of them were filled with longing for the future, and the cottage was filled with warmth and hope.
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, a few months pass in a hurry. During this time, the lives of Xiao Jing and Li Daqiang have changed dramatically. Li Daqiang's outstanding work in the supermarket has not only won praise from the boss and customers, but also made the supermarket's performance steadily improve because of his innovative management methods.
On a warm evening after dinner, Xiao Jing was busy in the kitchen, and Li Daqiang helped set the dishes and chopsticks, and the two worked together seamlessly.
Xiao Jing smiled and said, "Brother Qiang, you see, since you work in the supermarket, our lives have become more and more promising. ”
Li Daqiang took Xiao Jing's shoulder: "This is the result of our joint efforts, besides, this can be regarded as a response to the uncle's original expectations." ”
Xiao Jing nodded, "Speaking of uncle, he is at home alone, should we go to see him often?" ”
"Of course." Li Daqiang said seriously, "Uncle cares about us so much, we can't leave him behind." ”
So, in the days that followed, Xiao Jing and Li Daqiang began to visit Uncle Liu Haiwang often, bringing their care and fresh snacks. And the uncle looked at the two of them living happier and happier, and his heart was full of relief.
"Xiao Jing, Brother Qiang, seeing that you are doing well now, I am also down-to-earth when I am old." Liu Haiwang said with a smile.
"It's all the inspiration and motivation you give, uncle." Li Daqiang said with emotion.
"What's this," Liu Haiwang waved his hand, "I'm just doing my duty as an elder." The key is to see how you put your heart into it. ”
One day, at the bazaar, Li Daqiang held another agricultural product exchange activity. As a result, in this small town, Li Daqiang not only became a competent supermarket manager, but also became a leader committed to promoting local agricultural products.
The people in the village saw the changes of Xiao Jing and Li Daqiang in their eyes and respected them in their hearts. They often say: "Brother Qiang and Xiaojing are really a model couple, diligent and motivated." ”
The changes of Xiaojing and his wife have not only been recognized by the villagers, but more importantly, they have written a new chapter in their lives with their diligence and wisdom, which makes Liu Haiwang feel unprecedented satisfaction and pride.
"Jingjing, Brother Qiang," Liu Haiwang's words were full of love, "With such a good junior as you, my old bones can be regarded as a folded service." ”
The three of them sat around the courtyard, watching the last touch of sunset disappear in the sky, and their hearts were full of happiness and peace. In this ordinary town, stories of family, hard work and hope play out quietly. It makes people think: is there anything more precious in life than the support of family, one's own struggles, and the small blessings of every simple day?