Lin Xiaoli sat in a delicate café, wearing a light gauze dress like a cloud, with her noble temperament exuding from the inside out, making the whole space seem to be extraordinary because of her presence. Both the waiter and the passing guest unconsciously looked at her a few more times, and she seemed to be used to such a gaze, and even enjoyed the feeling of being at ease in people's gaze.
"Xiaoli, are you still going to ballet class this week?" Mother Lin Juan's voice came from the other end of the phone, and her voice was full of concern. Lin Xiaoli stroked the rim of the cup, took a sip of coffee elegantly, and replied unhurriedly: "Mom, I think I need to have a meal with Uncle Wang first, and he said that he has something important to tell me." ”
Lin Juan was silent for a while when she heard the word Uncle Wang, and then said earnestly: "Xiaoli, relying on others is not a long-term solution. I really hope that you can earn your own money and support yourself, so that this life can be real and dignified. ”
Xiao Li raised the corners of her mouth disappreciably: "Mom, you are always too worried." Uncle Wang is very good to me, he will not let me worry about life. However, having said that, Lin Xiaoli understood more and more in her heart that all this dependence was a gamble after all, but the prosperity of the outside world overshadowed the deep anxiety in her heart.
Time seems to be a passerby, coming and going in a hurry, and the dialogue between Lin Juan and Xiaoli about life is often staged. The mother always carefully arranges her daughter's collar and instructs her daughter in front of the camera, and her eyes are full of endless concern. Although Lin Xiaoli agreed, she was thinking about the party at night and the eyes that admired her beauty.
"Xiaoli, appearance is going to get old." Lin Juan's words were shocking one day, and the tableware on the table made a slight collision sound. "You need to learn to be independent and learn to plan for your future." Lin Juan looked at her daughter, hoping that she could read her heart.
When night fell, Uncle Wang went to the appointment on time. The exquisite dining room, the beautiful piano melody, the gentleman's conversation, everything looks so perfect. However, the delicious food and smart music could not stop the growing anxiety on Uncle Wang's face. Xiaoli gradually felt the strangeness of the atmosphere, and a trace of uneasiness appeared in her heart.
Uncle Wang finally put on a serious expression and told Lin Xiaoli that his business was in trouble and he might not be able to continue to support her as before. Xiaoli's world seemed to have lost its luster, she didn't expect it, she didn't know what to do in the face of this sudden reality.
That night, Lin Xiaoli repeatedly recalled her mother's advice, and she finally began to understand her mother's concerns. Lin Juan has experienced the joys and pains of life, and understands the richness and complexity of the world better than her daughter. Xiaoli began to think about the future path, and her heart gradually realized that life is not only the prosperity in front of her, but also needs to be measured and experienced step by step.
Lin Xiaoli's life began to change quietly, Uncle Wang's funding decreased, and her carefree days seemed to be ushering in a turning point. Gradually, Xiaoli realized that she could no longer rely on Uncle Wang's generosity and favor as she had done in the past.
"Xiaoli, you have to learn to be independent." Mother Lin Juan told again at a lunch, "Otherwise, sooner or later, you will find yourself with nowhere to go." ”
Xiaoli pouted: "Mom, isn't there a saying called 'let it be'?" I'm not fine right now. Lin Juan sighed and shook her head, she knew that her daughter had not really realized the risks and instability of relying on others.
Uncle Wang gradually began to have doubts about Xiaoli's future. In a conversation with Xiaoli, he raised his concerns: "Xiaoli, have you thought about your future path? I may not be able to be there for you all the time. ”
Xiaoli responded lightly: "Uncle Wang, you have helped me a lot, let's talk about the future." But she ignored the worry in Uncle Wang's eyes.
Time slipped through her fingers like quicksand, and Lin Xiaoli found that gradually there were no more endless party invitations, and former friends also shirked meeting for various reasons. At a chance party, a former friend bluntly said to her: "Xiaoli, people are always responsible for their own lives, you can't always drift like this." ”
She suddenly realized that even if she was as beautiful as a flower, if she didn't have the strength and autonomy, she would eventually become an ethereal bubble in the eyes of others. Lin Juan also emphasized in a late-night conversation: "Xiaoli, only when you are independent, your beauty will be meaningful." For your own sake, you should make some changes. ”
Just when Lin Xiaoli began to wonder about the current situation, her mother, Lin Juan, decided to take action and began to reduce her financial support for her daughter. Faced with this sudden change, Xiaoli was flustered and at a loss, so she could only start a conversation with her mother.
"Mom, why are you doing this?" Xiaoli asked with a crying voice.
Lin Juan replied calmly and firmly: "Because I love you, Xiaoli, I don't want your life to stay on the surface forever, I want you to learn to be responsible and independent." ”
Lin Xiaoli's heart fluctuated, she couldn't deny that her mother's decision made her feel terrified but there was nowhere to escape. She began to realize that the freedom and dignity of life should not be based on the charity of others.
Change gradually sprouted in Xiaoli's heart, and she began to try to re-examine her life. There is no doubt that change is difficult, but with the tenderness of her mother and the oppression of the reality of life, Xiaoli began to think cautiously, maybe it was time to take a different step.
The change came so quickly, as if a storm suddenly hit Lin Xiaoli's world. During a heavy dinner, Uncle Wang announced to her that he would have to cut his financial support for her because of the serious challenges to his career. Xiaoli felt an unprecedented panic, her beauty and charm seemed powerless in the face of this reality, and the safety net she had relied on was crumbling.
"Xiaoli, you must learn to be self-reliant." Uncle Wang's tone was full of helplessness, he once supported her unconditionally, but now he could only helplessly watch her face reality.
Xiaoli's mood changed dramatically at that moment, and those once glittering designer jewelry and high-end gatherings became dim. "Uncle Wang, I... What should I do? Xiaoli's voice was mixed with tremors, as if it was the first time that she felt at a loss in the face of an unknown future.
After countless sleepless nights, Lin Xiaoli finally began to try to accept reality, and she began to pick up the self-worth and sense of responsibility that she once took for granted. She echoed the words of her mother Lin Juan in her mind: "Xiaoli, don't let the external aura blind you, a truly strong woman can face all challenges." ”
Xiaoli had a profound exchange with her mother Lin Juan, and the tears of the two were intertwined. Lin Juan held her daughter's hand tightly: "I know you can do it, you are my pride." ”
After countless inner struggles, Xiaoli finally made up her mind to get out of the comfort zone that she was addicted to. She began to try to solve the problems in her life on her own, and no longer waited for someone else's salvation.
"I'm looking for a job, I'm going to live on my own." Xiao Li's voice was still weak, but it carried a firmness that it had never felt before.
This sudden turn of events was brutal, and she lost many people she once considered her best friends, but she also gained valuable life lessons. She finally began to understand that in this world, not everything can be measured and solved by beauty. The courage and wisdom she received from her mother became the germ of her new life.
Xiaoli's story doesn't end there, she's just beginning to learn about the other side of life. Her path may be bumpy, but at least she's taken the first steps toward autonomy and maturity.
After the wind and rain, Lin Xiaoli finally saw a ray of light. Uncle Wang's farewell, her mother Lin Juan's strong expectations, and those friends who are far away from her, everything quietly prompts her to grow.
Lin Xiaoli began to try to do something she never thought she would do – look for a job. She began to send resumes, interviews, and despite every rejection, she deeply experienced the cruelty of reality. But compared to the loss of rejection, Xiaoli is more afraid of returning to the helpless, empty and boring life of the past.
"You see, you are capable." Lin Juan stroked her daughter's hair and gave the warmest encouragement as before. "Xiaoli, Mom never doubted you."
With the encouragement of her mother, under the pressure of life, and driven by her deep desire for self-esteem and self-reliance, Lin Xiaoli finally found a job in a small company.
The 9-to-5 life every day is busy and fulfilling. Faced with the hum of a photocopier and the constantly beating cursor on a computer screen, Xiaoli begins to learn to live on her own. The challenges at work and the help of her colleagues made her deeply feel the warmth of the community and the pride of living independently.
In a conversation with her mother, Xiaoli said with emotion: "Mom, it was you who made me understand that beauty is valuable, but intelligence and hard work are the real capital of life. ”
Over time, Xiaoli has changed not only in her lifestyle, but also in her inner growth. She began to crave more knowledge, more wisdom, and not the self that used to rely only on appearances. In getting along with her colleagues, she learned humility and teamwork, and her concept of life was gradually enriched and broadened.
Now Lin Xiaoli is no longer the fragile and dependent woman, but a woman who dares to face challenges and take responsibility. She began to discover that the little pleasures in life often come from her own efforts and efforts, rather than from the charity of others.
Xiaoli began to re-examine and cherish the constraints and warmth of the family, and actively responded to her mother's suggestions for family gatherings, enjoying the little fun between the family. Xiaoli knows that all this is her own choice and growth, and she has finally learned to cherish and be grateful for everything in life.
This twist and turn is not only a test for Lin Xiaoli, but also a rare opportunity for growth. She began to look forward to every challenge ahead of her, knowing that no matter what lay ahead, the true strength was in her heart.