The secret of the door
My name is Li Hao, and I am an ordinary office worker who has been working hard in this bustling city for more than ten years. My wife Xiao Yun and I and our lovely son Xiao Li live in a quiet and tidy community. We lived in a two-bedroom apartment, and the door of the house across the street hadn't been opened for a decade.
When I first moved into the neighborhood, I was intrigued by the closed door. Every time I pass by, I can't help but look a few more times, but I've never seen any movement inside. Gradually, various speculations began to circulate in the community, some said that it was the inheritance left by the landlord's relatives, some said that it was the "columbarium" used to store the ashes, and some speculated that there were some ulterior secrets hidden inside.
These speculations made me more and more curious, but I also understood that as a cultured person, you should not snoop on other people's privacy at will. Therefore, I always maintained respect for that door and never tried to disturb its owner.
However, as time passed, the closed door became a hurdle in my heart. Whenever I come home from overtime at night and see the dark door opposite, I always feel an inexplicable loneliness and loneliness. I began to imagine that if there was a friendly neighbor living across the street, we might be able to take care of each other and share the little things in life. But the reality is that we are only separated by a closed door.
Until one day, this peaceful life was shattered. It was a weekend afternoon, and I was at home painting with my son Xiao Li when I suddenly heard a slight noise from the opposite side. I put down my paintbrush and walked to the door to listen, and it seemed like someone was opening the door. I was shocked, could it be that the door that had been closed for ten years was finally going to open?
I nervously held my breath and waited for what would happen next. It wasn't long before I heard footsteps from across the street, and the sound of low conversation. I was surprised to find that the voices were those of a young man and a woman, and their tone was relaxed and cheerful, as if they were talking about something happy.
Curious, I walked to the door and looked across through the cat's eyes. I saw a handsome boy and a beautiful girl standing at the door, and they walked in hand in hand, with happy smiles on their faces. Seeing this scene, the doubts and curiosity in my heart instantly disappeared. It turned out that behind the door, which had been closed for ten years, lived a young couple.
In the days that followed, I gradually became familiar with the couple. They are a couple who have just gotten married, the boy's name is Lin Xuan, and the girl's name is Xiaoya. They told me that they had bought the house to use as a wedding home, but had not been able to move in because of work. It was only recently that they finally had the free time to move in.
The arrival of Lin Xuan and Xiaoya has brought many changes to my life. They often invite our family of three to their home to share their cooking skills and life experiences. We had a lot of fun chatting, watching movies, playing games, and having a lot of fun together. I also started to try to understand the stories and experiences behind them, and I found that they all had different backgrounds and dreams.
However, as our relationship deepened, I gradually realized that something was wrong. Lin Xuan and Xiaoya always seem to avoid certain topics, consciously or unconsciously, and whenever I ask about their past or family situation, they always change the subject vaguely. I'm starting to wonder if they have any unspeakable secrets.
Until one night, I overheard a conversation between them. They were talking about something from the past, and their tone was full of sadness and helplessness. I quietly walked to the door and eavesdropped on their conversation, only to discover that there was a tragic past hidden behind them.
It turned out that Lin Xuan and Xiaoya used to be a pair of childhood sweethearts, but they were forced to separate due to family reasons. Later, they each went through many hardships and setbacks before finally coming together. However, their families are still opposed to them being together and even threaten to break off their relationship. In order to escape the constraints and pressures of their families, they chose to live in the city far from home.
Hearing this, I couldn't help but feel a deep sense of sympathy and emotion in my heart. I realized how precious and difficult the love between them was, and that I, as a bystander, had ever doubted their motives and purposes. I felt so ashamed and guilty that I decided to cherish my friendship and affection with them even more.
Since then, I have started to be more proactive in interacting with Lin Xuan and Xiaoya, doing my best to help and support them. Our relationship has also become more and more intimate and harmonious, like a family. And the secrets behind the door that had been closed for ten years have gradually been revealed, allowing us to understand each other's stories and experiences more deeply.
Until one night, I received a letter from Lin Xuan and Xiaoya. In the letter, they told me that they were leaving the city and returning to their hometown to face and resolve the problems and conflicts of the past. They thank me for my help and support over the years and hope that I can continue to live happily.
When I read this letter, my heart was full of emotion and reluctance. I realized that their imminent departure from the city also meant that our friendship and camaraderie was about to come to an end. But I also believe that they will be able to overcome all the difficulties and challenges and return to their hometowns to start their lives again. And I will continue to cherish this wonderful memory and keep it in my heart forever.