Li Jing sat in front of the old-fashioned dresser, looking at the face in the mirror that was about to marry a new life, and her heart was mixed. This fateful memory lingered in her mind—for as long as she could remember, there had been no word "and" in her home. The relationship between her mother Li Hua and her grandmother is like a stone pressed against her heart, heavy and cold; After the death of my grandmother, the stone did not flow away with the tears, but became more heavy in the controversy over the distribution of the inheritance.
"Sister Hua, don't you really think about getting back together just now?" The elders in the family don't know how many times they have been persuased.
"Hmph, the one who has no conscience! Tired and sick of my mother, I didn't even care about what was good before I left. Whenever this happens, Li Hua is always sad and angry, and Li Jing can only silently hold her hand on the side.
The young Li Jing doesn't understand the inheritance, and she doesn't understand how family affection becomes fragile in the face of money, she only knows that whenever relatives get together, everyone always deliberately avoids her uncle Li Gang. The smile that she remembered gently handing her candy seemed to shatter in the discussion. Since then, nothing left in the jumble of fragments of memory has been the never-ending pain of family.
Now, when she is about to enter the palace of marriage, Li Jing feels more of a sense of powerlessness. She knows that neither the purity of the wedding dress nor the joy of the wedding can hide the flawed family.
"Jingjing, have you arranged everything for the wedding?" The mother's voice came from behind, with anticipation and concern.
"It's all arranged, Mom. It's just-" Li Jing hesitated, still not having the courage to mention her uncle's matter to her mother.
"Just what? Are you still missing that unscrupulous uncle? Li Hua's brows tightened.
Li Jing wanted to speak, wanting to talk about her inner desire and hesitation, but in the face of her mother's firmness and pain, she once again chose to be silent. There is always something missing in the house, and she does not dare to touch it, for fear that this last fantasy will also come to naught.
However, even in the most hidden corners, that fantasy of family reunion never went away. Li Jing knows that the wedding is not just a matter of two people, but also a union of two families. Whether she sent an invitation to her uncle or not, her inner struggle was like a pinprick in the blood, showing the pain of her family.
In the preparation of the wedding, every detail related to the family inevitably reminded Li Jing that this was not only a simple ceremony, but also an opportunity for her to say goodbye to the past and cater to the future. In the voice of others' wishes, there are countless ifs and possibilities hidden behind her smile.
"Jingjing, you want to be happy..."The trace of loss that Li Hua inadvertently revealed made Li Jing's heart like a knife, but she still couldn't say anything to invite her uncle.
As the wedding approached, Li Jing devoted more time to preparation, trying to let her concentration cover the cracks in her heart. However, in the silent night, Li Hua lay on the bed and tossed and turned and couldn't sleep, she knew that Li Jing still had a vacancy in her heart, but she couldn't do anything about it.
"Mom, how about you take a look at this wedding invitation?" Li Jing carefully showed the designed invitation card to Li Hua. Li Hua smiled, trying to put all his attention on this joyful moment and avoid those painful topics.
"Quietly, it's so well designed, it's just that one person's name is missing..." Li Hua's voice became unnaturally low.
Li Jing took a deep breath and finally mustered up her courage, "Mom, I know what happened between you and your uncle. I... I really wanted to invite my uncle to the wedding. "
The sudden confession shocked Li Hua, her face suddenly became gloomy, and she said coldly: "You are still young, there are some things you don't understand." That person is selfish and cold-blooded, and he is not worthy of being an uncle! "
"But he's your brother after all, my uncle, and weddings are important to everyone..." Li Jing's eyes were full of pleading.
"Enough, quiet! I don't want to hear Li Gang's name anymore, do you understand? "
Li Jing lowered her head helplessly, tears silently sliding down her face. She knew that no amount of persistence could change her mother's mind. From that moment on, Li Jing no longer mentioned her uncle's name, but her inner desire became stronger and stronger.
A few days later, in another corner of the family, Li Gang was alone looking back on the images of the past, and the guilt of family affection that he had ignored poured out at this moment. The years have passed, and Li Gang feels unprecedented loneliness and sadness.
When a phone call from nowhere broke the door of Li Gang's long-frozen heart - "Mr. Li Gang, your niece Li Jing is about to get married, and I specially invite you to the wedding..." The staff on the other end of the phone didn't know Li Gang's mood, but they inadvertently touched his dusty heart.
After hanging up the phone, Li Gang was immersed in mixed emotions. The regret of the past has now turned into a force, driving him to want to witness the important moment of his niece Li Jing. Although he understands that his presence may bring conflict, he is even more afraid of losing this last blood connection.
In the end, after careful consideration, Li Gang decided to go to the appointment. With decades of regret and guilt, he wanted to find a chance to reconcile in this family ceremony. However, he also knew that the path was full of thorns and could reopen those long-standing wounds.
On the eve of Li Jing's wedding, Li Gang stood outside the richly decorated wedding scene, with both hesitation and firmness in his heart. The moonlight sprinkled on the streets that had not slept all night, and also softened his countenance, which had been carved by time. At this moment, the opportunity in the family's past has quietly come, and it will bring all kinds of emotions into the life of each of them.
Li Hua's phone ringing was particularly abrupt in the quiet room. She answered the phone, and the voice from the other end of the receiver was soft and a little trembling, it was a man's voice, familiar after a long absence: "Sister Hua, I was just now." ”
"You... How are you..."Li Hua's voice stopped abruptly, as if a sudden cold wind was blowing in his face, which caught people off guard.
Uncle Li Gang said in a low voice: "I know I am not qualified, but I want to come to the quiet wedding, this request... Can you say yes? ”
The silence on the other end of the phone was like a heavy dark cloud, condensing the pain and dissatisfaction of the past. Time seemed to have suddenly pressed the pause button, and past memories swirled in Li Hua's mind.
"Just now, did you really think that you would be able to come if you said you wanted to come now? Do you remember what you did?! Li Hua was angry and helpless.
"I... I know that I have missed too much, and I don't ask for forgiveness, I just want to see Jingjing and see her happy. Li Gang seemed to be a little choked up in his answer.
"You know how embarrassing it will be for you to make this request! Have you forgotten how you hurt us! Li Hua's words were sharp, and he could hear the anger that had been accumulated for many years.
Li Gang on the other end of the phone was silent for a long time, "Sister Hua, I understand your feelings, I won't bother anymore." ”
At this moment, Li Jing walked in and noticed the emotional change on Li Hua's face, "Mom, who are you talking to on the phone?" She asked softly.
Seeing her daughter come in, Li Hua clenched the phone, and her voice tried to suppress her emotions, "No... Nothing, an old friend. ”
That night, Li Hua tossed and turned, and it was difficult to fall asleep. She knew that if Li Gang appeared at the wedding, it would inevitably tear the wound that had been torn for many years, but if she didn't let him come, would it become a regret in Li Jing's heart? And for the rest of her life, she has to face not only the happiness of her daughter, but also the family entanglement with her younger brother, which is rooted in the fetters of blood.
Until the eve of the wedding, when love and anger, forgiveness and resistance condensed in this home to the point of indescribable, uncle Li Gang appeared at the wedding scene in a gesture that surprised everyone.
He stood outside the door, so quiet, so uncertain. On this warm and festive occasion, his gaze crossed the crowd and inadvertently met Li Jing's gaze. Li Jing's eyes were full of surprise, joy, doubt, and complexity. It was a family relationship that had not been communicated for decades, and that one look was enough to make countless words speak for themselves. Although the arrival of the uncle broke the original peace, it also brought a possibility - the repair and reconstruction of family relations.
Finally, the day before Li Jing's wedding, his uncle Li Gang stood in the place he hadn't set foot in for many years - his niece's wedding scene. He came uninvited, and in full view of everyone, he looked a little out of place. Friends and relatives present were surprised by his presence and whispered to each other, wondering why this man who had not been present at any family event for many years would suddenly visit at this moment.
Li Jing came out of the bridal lounge and was stunned when she saw her uncle. At that moment, time seemed to stand still, and all the noise was far away, leaving only the chaotic sound of heartbeat. She stepped forward and looked at the face covered with vicissitudes.
"Uncle?" There was an unconcealable tremor in Li Jing's voice, a title that had not come out of her mouth for a long time.
Li Gang took a deep breath and tried to look calm: "Quietly, I'm here." ”
The people around were speculating about what would happen, and some people even quietly called to inform Li Hua. The air was full of tension, but Li Jing only felt that a place in her heart that had been blocked for a long time was suddenly blown by a soft spring breeze.
Mother Li Hua hurried over with complicated feelings, and when she saw the picture of her uncle talking to Li Jing, her heart trembled violently. She had told herself that this person should never appear at her daughter's wedding, but at this moment, something in her heart began to waver.
At the beginning of the wedding, when Li Jing recited her vows, she looked at her uncle with a surging look in her eyes: "At important moments in our lives, there will always be unexpected surprises. No matter how many misunderstandings and strife there are, I believe that time and understanding have the power to heal everything. ”
Li Gang's eyes were ruddy, and he looked a little uncomfortable, he had too much to thank, but he didn't know how to speak. Li Hua watched everything quietly, and the storm in her heart gradually subsided, perhaps this was the relief she had not been able to find for many years.
With applause and blessings, Li Jing and the groom exchanged rings, and she turned her head to Li Hua and Li Gang: "Thank you for being here today, family affection is a bridge that can cross time and misunderstanding." ”
This wedding is not only the union of two people, but also the beginning of a family healing. Time is especially precious in this moment, as it records stories of growth, reconciliation, love, and tolerance.