"Husband, will you come back early today?" That was the last time Li Qing had sent a message to Li Gang in such a gentle tone.
That night, the wind and rain ruthlessly ravaged the city, and even more ruthless news struck Li Qing like lightning - her husband Li Gang suffered a fatal accident with a woman named Zhou Li. When she learned the news, Li Qing's world seemed to be silent. She didn't even have time to feel angry, and only asked in her heart: Why?
Li Qing's mind echoed with Li Gang's bits and pieces, they have been married for many years, both of them are busy with work, and they don't spend much time together, but in Li Qing's heart, such a calm romance is what a family looks like. However, everything was shattered in that bad news. After the accident, she found that in addition to the deep betrayal that Li Gang left her, she also had an innocent child - Xiao Ming, the child of Zhou Li and Li Gang. Li Qing couldn't believe that this was true, this kid inadvertently revealed Li Gang's secret side, and now, Xiao Ming has become a poor worm that no one cares about.
Li Qing's mood is extremely complicated, sad, angry, sympathetic, hesitant... All kinds of emotions entangled her. In the midst of the chatter of relatives and friends, she felt extremely tired. Someone persuaded her to start her life again and forget about the mistake called Xiao Ming. But every time Li Qing closed her eyes, Xiao Ming's helpless eyes appeared in her mind, and she couldn't calm down.
One day, Li Qing finally mustered up the courage to visit Xiao Ming in the orphanage. In the laughter of the children, only Xiao Ming sat quietly in the corner, and there was no innocence and liveliness in his eyes, only deep melancholy. Seeing this scene, Li Qing's heart was like a knife and tears were like rain. "What's your name, kid?" She asked softly.
"Xiao Ming." The child raised his head, and his eyes showed a hint of confusion and expectation.
Li Qing tried to comfort him with words: "Mom came to see you, don't be afraid, Mom will come often in the future." ”
Xiao Ming looked at her, as if trying to identify the gentle stranger in front of him. There was exactly the same charm in his eyes as Li Gang, which made Li Qing's heart beat faster. At that moment, she deeply felt the power of blood connection, even though Xiao Ming was the child of Li Gang and another woman.
Back at home, Li Qing faced the empty house alone, and those sweet memories with Li Gang seemed so painful at the moment, as if a voice sounded in her heart: "Are you willing to take on the future of this child?" Can you love him as if he were your own child? ”
It was late at night, and the sound of rain continued, but the storm in Li Qing's heart could not be quelled. She knew she needed to make a decision that would change her life.
After Li Qing went to visit Xiao Ming in the orphanage, she couldn't calm down for a long time. She felt that there was an invisible bond between herself and Xiao Ming tugging at her heart. In the dead of night, she always thinks of Xiao Ming's loneliness and helplessness, sitting in the corner. The child's future is like the dark night sky, in the light of the stars, does there also belong to him?
As time passed, the chatter of the people around him did not abate. Some people think that Li Gang is a treacherous person, and the disdainful remarks about him seem to have affected Li Qing and turned up this long-calm lake. Although she tried to stay strong, sometimes on the way home, she heard rumors about Li Gang and Zhou Li indirectly from others, and those words still pierced her heart like a needle.
"You have to take care of yourself." Li Qing's friend Xiao Zhang said to her after a confiding, "Don't let those words affect you. After all, you also have to think about your future. ”
Li Qing forced a smile, "I will, thank you." ”
However, Li Qing knew that those remarks were not what bothered her the most. What she cares about most is Xiao Ming, the child who was innocently involved in this turmoil. "How is he now?" The questions from her friends were like reminders, allowing Li Qing to face this problem again and again.
"I don't know." Li Qing's answers were always vague.
Finally, Li Qing came to the orphanage again. Looking at this child, she suddenly felt that there was a force surging in her heart, and it was a complex feeling, both pity and responsibility.
"Mom, you're here again!" When Xiao Ming saw her, a long-lost smile appeared on his face.
"Well, Mommy came to see you." Li Qing's heart was sour, such a title made her feel both strange and cordial.
Xiao Ming took Li Qing's hand, drew and played games together, and the warmth of home gradually spread in Li Qing's heart. Li Qing began to slowly get to know Xiao Ming, and found that he was a smart and clever child, but he became a little self-defensive and closed in the chaos and changes.
In the following weeks, Li Qing began to frequently go to the orphanage to accompany Xiao Ming, and she found that she paid more and more attention to the feelings of her children, and sometimes even got distracted at work, wondering if Xiao Ming in the orphanage had eaten well and dressed warmly.
"What are you thinking?" In the office, colleague Xiao Li saw Li Qing in a daze and asked with some concern.
"No, nothing." Li Qing came back to her senses, but added another sentence in her heart, "I'm just thinking about whether I should make a decision." ”
She knew that this decision was not only about her and Xiao Ming's future, but also meant that she needed to step out of the shadow left by her husband and redefine the meaning of home and love. In the middle of the night, Li Qing wrote her feelings all over the diary, revealing her hesitation and struggle between the lines.
Finally, the moment of decision has come. Li Qing sat on a bench in the orphanage, the breeze was blowing, and she made it clear to the dean that she wanted to adopt Xiao Ming.
Li Qing's decision to adopt Xiao Ming is like opening the door to a new world. Whenever she takes Xiao Ming to do her homework, she is always surprised by his sensitivity to numbers and logical thinking ability. Once, Li Qing drew a diagram trying to explain a math problem, but Xiao Ming gave the answer easily.
"Wow, kid, how did you do that?" Li Qing stared at Xiao Ming.
"I don't know, just look at the numbers and the answers come out on their own." Xiao Ming's eyes shone with wit.
Looking at Xiao Ming's smile, Li Qing's heart rippled. This smile is so similar to the former Li Gang. In my memory, Li Gang also showed such a smile because he solved a complex engineering problem. Now, she can see Li Gang's shadow on Xiao Ming, which makes her heart feel both warm and a trace of indescribable pain.
Xiao Ming's existence made Li Qing have to face the past with Li Gang again. Whenever the night comes, loneliness always haunts her. She began to look through the items left by Li Gang, those old letters, every photo, seemed to tell the unfinished story between them.
"Mom, what are you looking at?" Xiao Ming asked curiously.
Li Qing whispered, "Mom is looking at some old photos. ”
Xiao Ming leaned over: "Is this Dad?" ”
"Yes, it's Daddy." The corners of Li Qing's eyes moistened unconsciously.
Xiao Ming was silent for a while, and then said, "Mom, you miss your father very much, right?" There was a hint of understanding in his eyes.
At that moment, Li Qing realized that whether it was love or pain, time could not be erased. She must face the pain of the past in order to embrace the possibilities of the future.
One weekend, Li Qing took Xiao Ming to the park. Sitting on the bench, Xiao Ming's head rested on her shoulder. At this moment, Li Qing made a decision: she would not run away from the similarities in Xiao Ming, but would bravely accept them, because these were all part of the precious memories that Li Gang had left her.
"Mom, I had a great day." Xiao Ming said with satisfaction.
"Mommy too, kid." Li Qing hugged Xiao Ming tightly, with both crystal tears and firm light in her eyes.
Since then, Li Qing has no longer shied away from mentioning Li Gang. She began to teach Xiao Ming to recognize the beauty in life, and slowly taught him how to face loss and gain. In those days, Li Qing was also learning how to be a mother and how to give Xiao Ming a warm home and full of love.
Time is like flowing water, and the years flow slowly in the interaction between Li Qing and Xiao Ming. They have experienced countless ordinary days together, but they have built a different affection and understanding. Li Qing is grateful for this child who once made her sad, because Xiao Ming made her rediscover the resilience of life and the power of love.
After getting along with Xiao Ming for a period of time, Li Qing's whole person has changed. She found that her state of mind became broader and deeper. She learned to look at life from a new perspective and learned to find strength to grow in the midst of pain. The decision to adopt Xiao Ming is not only a forgiveness for Li Gang, but also a kind of respect and affirmation of life.
In the days with Xiao Ming, the home was full of laughter again. Xiao Ming's innocence gradually healed Li Qing's soul and made her understand that no matter how difficult life is, it is worth moving on. Home does not lie in the completeness of form and number of people, but in the communication between hearts and the transmission of love.
The laughter of children makes the once deserted room warm again. Li Qing carefully arranged Xiao Ming's room, and every corner was full of evidence of love. She is glad that she did not give up on this family, and she is even more glad that she dared to take on this responsibility and had the courage to change Xiao Ming's future. Today, she is not only a middle manager of the company, but also a strong and loving mother.
One night, Li Qing gently covered Xiao Ming with a quilt. With a smile on Xiao Ming's sleeping face, Li Qing said softly: "Child, no matter what happens in the future, your mother will be by your side and will always love you." ”
Life goes on. Li Qing has set up a group in the community to support single-parent families and help those who have had similar experiences to her. By sharing her story with Xiao Ming, she has given more people courage and hope. She deeply felt that although the world is big, there is love, which is home.
Under her guidance, Xiao Ming also began to accept the things around him, and learned to love, tolerate, and understand the world. He became more confident and cheerful, and he gradually showed his talent and potential.
"Mom, why are you so good?" Xiao Ming asked one day.
Li Qing replied with a smile: "Because you have made me better." ”
Xiao Ming held Li Qing's hand, and the two of them walked together on the sunny path. They know that the future is full of challenges, but as long as they rely on each other, there are no difficulties that cannot be overcome. Love gives them strength, gives them courage, and gives them hope.
The days pass in peace, but for Li Qing and Xiao Ming, every moment is a precious memory. Their lives are picturesque, and even if there have been storms and rains, rainbows always hang in the sky. Over time, the story of Li Qing and Xiao Ming has been passed down by word of mouth in the community and has become a heart-warming legend.
The happy ending is not accidental, it stems from Li Qing's indomitable attitude towards life, and from the family she built with love and wisdom. This strength has made her a source of hope and inspiration for our community and beyond.