The morning breeze scented with the scent of earth, and the sun shone through the sparse clouds on the golden wheat fields. Li Qiang, wearing a simple white vest and a straw hat, was busy in the wheat field with a few friends. With a swift swing of their scythes, the stalks fell, and sheaves of wheat were neatly stacked aside.
"Hadron, your hand speed is okay, no worse than us veterans!" Friend Xiao Zhang quipped while wiping sweat.
Li Qiang responded with a smile: "Of course, I grew up doing farm work, what is this work!" ”
While they were talking and laughing, a low cry came in the wind, interrupting their conversation. Li Qiang stopped what he was doing, listened attentively, and confirmed that the sound came from the path by the wheat field.
"Look, there's someone crying over there." Li Qiang frowned and pointed in the direction where the sound came from.
Xiao Zhang and the others also stopped what they were doing, looked over there, and talked a lot.
"Who is crying there early in the morning?" Xiao Zhang said suspiciously.
"I'll take a look, you guys get busy first." Li Qiang said, put down the sickle in his hand, and walked towards the crying.
He passed through several rows of wheat and came to the side of the path, where he saw a middle-aged woman in plain clothes sitting under a large tree, her shoulders trembling slightly, and tears falling on the dirt.
"Auntie, what's wrong with you? Is something wrong? Li Qiang asked softly, trying not to be abrupt.
The aunt raised her head, looked at Li Qiang with teary eyes, choked up and said, "I... My son was unfilial and kicked me out, and I... I was homeless. ”
Li Qiang's heart tightened, and he looked at his aunt sympathetically: "Auntie, don't be sad first, is there anything I can help you?" ”
The aunt wiped her tears and sighed: "Young man, thank you for your kindness, but you can't help me with this." ”
Li Qiang insisted: "Auntie, you tell me first, maybe I can help." ”
The aunt hesitated for a moment, and finally spoke: "My son owes money to others, and they want debts, so he sold the family's land, and even my place to live is gone." ”
When Li Qiang heard this, he felt very uncomfortable, he thought for a while and said, "Auntie, you go back with me first, let's have a meal together, and then slowly think of a way." ”
The aunt looked at Li Qiang, and a glimmer of hope flashed in her eyes: "Really? That... Thank you so much, lad. ”
Li Qiang smiled and nodded, and stretched out his hand to help his aunt. They returned to the wheat field together, and Li Qiang briefly explained the situation to his friends, and everyone expressed sympathy and agreed that Li Qiang would take his aunt back.
"Auntie, what's your name?" Li Qiang asked as he walked.
"My name is Zhang Mei." Auntie replied.
"Aunt Zhang, my name is Li Qiang, you can call me Qiangzi." Li Qiang said with a smile.
Aunt Zhang Mei smiled slightly, and the haze in her heart seemed to have dissipated a little because of Li Qiang's kindness.
Li Qiang took Aunt Zhang Mei back to the wheat field, and the friends had already packed up their tools and were ready to take a break. They were all a little surprised to see Li Qiang come back with a strange aunt.
"Hadron son, who is this?" Xiao Zhang asked curiously.
"This is Aunt Zhang I met over there just now, something happened to her family, and I plan to take her back to have a meal together." Li Qiang explained.
When Xiao Zhang and other friends heard this, they all expressed their understanding and stepped forward to comfort Zhang Mei.
"Aunt Zhang, don't worry, we're here." Xiao Zhang said.
Zhang Mei looked at these simple faces, and a warm current surged in her heart, and she nodded gratefully.
Li Qiang took Zhang Mei back to his home, he was the only one living in the family, and his parents were working in other places. He simply prepared some meals, although it was simple, but Zhang Mei ate it deliciously.
"Aunt Zhang, you eat slowly, it's not enough." Li Qiang said with a smile.
Zhang Mei raised her head with tears in her eyes: "Qiangzi, you are a good boy, thank you." ”
After dinner, the two sat under a tree in the courtyard, and Li Qiang patiently listened to Zhang Mei tell her story. Zhang Mei's son owed a large amount of debt because of gambling, and in order to repay the debt, he sold his family's land without telling her. After Zhang Mei found out, she had a big fight with her son and was kicked out of the house.
"I've worked hard all my life, but I didn't expect it to end up like this." Zhang Mei choked up and said.
Li Qiang shook Zhang Mei's hand and comforted: "Aunt Zhang, don't be sad, there will always be a way." Stay with me first, and we'll figure it out together. ”
Zhang Mei looked at Li Qiang, and her heart was full of gratitude: "Qiangzi, you are such a good person, I don't know how to repay you." ”
Li Qiang waved his hand: "Aunt Zhang, don't say that, who doesn't have a problem, it is right to help each other." ”
The two chatted like this for a long time, until the sun went down and the sunset reflected half of the sky. Zhang Mei's mood gradually calmed down, and she decided to stay at Li Qiang's house for the time being, while looking for a solution.
Li Qiang sent Zhang Mei to the guest room and helped her clean up the bed: "Aunt Zhang, you rest first, and call me if you need anything." ”
Zhang Mei nodded, full of gratitude and trust in her heart for Li Qiang. She knew that although the road ahead was unknown, at least for now, she was no longer alone.
As time passed, the relationship between Li Qiang and Zhang Mei became increasingly close. Li Qiang not only helped Zhang Mei deal with daily chores, but also often chatted with her, and the relationship between the two gradually deepened. Zhang Mei's daughter Xiaofang, a gentle and kind girl, also gradually entered Li Qiang's life. Xiao Fang's diligence and thoughtfulness made Li Qiang fall in love, and he found that he had feelings for Xiao Fang beyond his friends.
One day, Li Qiang plucked up the courage to express his feelings for Xiaofang to Zhang Mei, hoping to get her blessings and support.
"Aunt Zhang, I have some special feelings for Xiaofang, I want to get closer to her, what do you think?" Li Qiang said sincerely.
Zhang Mei listened, the expression on her face was complicated, she was silent for a while, and then slowly spoke: "Qiangzi, I know you are a good person, but Xiaofang is ...... She's still young, and I don't want her to be tied up in emotional matters so early. ”
Li Qiang was a little disappointed, but he respected Zhang Mei's decision, but the emotions in his heart were difficult to calm. He decided to give Xiaofang some time and let her decide for herself.
However, gossip in the village spread like wildfire. Some people say that Li Qiang is interested in the property of Zhang Mei's family, and some people say that he wants to climb the high branches through Xiaofang. These unfounded words made Zhang Mei feel pressured, and she began to deliberately keep her distance to avoid causing trouble to Li Qiang.
Xiao Fang also heard some rumors, she found Li Qiang, with tears in her eyes: "Brother Qiangzi, I don't want to be gossiped about because I let you, let's be friends as before." ”
Li Qiang looked at Xiao Fang, his heart was mixed, and he comforted her softly: "Xiao Fang, don't listen to those boring words, I don't care what others say, I only care about your feelings." ”
Still, the relationship between the two was inevitably affected. Li Qiang felt lost, he didn't know how to continue his emotional path. But he didn't give up, he believed that as long as he truly loved each other, he would one day be understood and accepted.
When Li Qiang was playing chess with the old man in the village, he overheard the real reason why Zhang Mei objected to his relationship with Xiaofang. It turned out that Zhang Mei was worried that she would become a burden to her daughter, and she was also afraid that Xiaofang would affect her future because she was involved in relationships too early. Li Qiang's heart was shocked, and he decided to use his actions to prove that he could give Xiaofang a stable and happy future.
From that day on, Li Qiang became more diligent, not only working hard in the fields, but also using his free time to start a small business, selling some daily necessities needed by the villagers. Gradually, his efforts paid off, and his living conditions improved.
A few months later, Li Qiang felt that the time was ripe, and he decided to show Zhang Mei his change at a family gathering. That day, he invited Zhang Mei and Xiaofang, as well as some relatives and friends in the village, to prepare a sumptuous dinner.
At the dinner table, Li Qiang stood up, picked up his wine glass, and said sincerely: "Aunt Zhang, I know that you have been worried about Xiaofang's future, and you are also worried that you will become a burden. Today, I want you to see that I have what it takes to give us a better life. ”
Zhang Mei looked at Li Qiang, a trace of surprise flashed in her eyes, she didn't expect Li Qiang to be so attentive.
Li Qiang continued: "I bought some land and started a small business, and I believe that through my efforts, our life will get better and better. ”
Xiao Fang looked at Li Qiang, her eyes full of admiration and love. She turned to her mother and whispered, "Mom, Brother Qiangzi is really good to me, I believe in him." ”
Zhang Mei was silent for a while, and then nodded slowly: "Qiangzi, I have seen your efforts, and I have also seen your sincerity to Xiaofang." I agree with you and hope you can be happy. ”
Li Qiang held Zhang Mei's hand excitedly, tears flashing in his eyes: "Thank you, Aunt Zhang, I will take good care of Xiaofang." ”
That night, everyone was very happy, Li Qiang's efforts were recognized, and his relationship with Xiaofang was also blessed by his family. Although there may be challenges ahead, they both believe that nothing is impossible as long as they love each other.
With the arrival of the village festival celebration, Li Qiang and Xiaofang's wedding is also on the agenda. After seeing Li Qiang's persistence and hard work, Zhang Mei's worries finally disappeared, and she decided to fully support the young couple's love.
The preparations for the wedding were carried out in an orderly manner with the joint efforts of the two families. When the people in the village heard Li Qiang's story, they all reached out to help Zhang Luo with all matters related to the wedding.
On the day of the wedding, the sun was shining and the village was filled with a festive atmosphere. Li Qiang was wearing a brand-new suit, and Xiaofang was wearing a traditional red wedding dress, and the two walked into the wedding scene hand in hand amid the blessings of relatives and friends.
"Qiangzi, you have to treat our family Xiaofang well." With tears in her eyes, Zhang Mei held Li Qiang's hand tightly and said earnestly.
Li Qiang replied firmly: "Aunt Zhang, don't worry, I will use all my power to love Xiaofang and give her happiness." ”
Xiao Fang snuggled up to Li Qiang, with a happy smile on her face: "Mom, I will be happy, and you should be good too." ”
At the wedding, the elders of the village took turns to speak on stage, expressing their blessings to the couple and speaking highly of Li Qiang's character and efforts. Children chase and play in the courtyard, while adults sit around and enjoy a sumptuous wedding feast.
"Qiangzi, you are so good, the pride of our village!" The village chief patted Li Qiang on the shoulder and said with a smile on his face.
Li Qiang smiled modestly: "Village chief, I just did what I was supposed to do." ”
After the wedding, Li Qiang and Zhang Mei's family sat in the courtyard and enjoyed this rare reunion time. Zhang Mei looked at the young man in front of her, who had become her son-in-law, and her heart was full of gratitude and relief.
"Qiangzi, we will be a family in the future, you have to take care of Xiaofang more, and you must also take care of yourself." Zhang Mei said earnestly.
Li Qiang nodded: "Aunt Zhang, I will." We will work together as a family to make life better and better. ”
As night fell, the hustle and bustle of the wedding gradually subsided, but the love story of Li Qiang and Xiaofang had just begun. They held hands, looked at the starry sky, and planned the future with hope.
This article is a microfiction, please do not sit in the opposite seat