Zhang Qiang stood in front of the door of Mr. Li's house, holding a worn-out test paper in his hand, and his heart was up and down. He knew that he had failed the math test this time. The light in Mr. Li's house was warm and kind through the crack in the door, but it also made him feel a little nervous.
"Zhang Qiang, come in, it's cold outside." Teacher Li's voice interrupted his thoughts.
Zhang Qiang pushed the door in, only to see Teacher Li sitting on the old sofa, next to Teacher Li's daughter Li Xiaoyun, who was burying her head in her homework.
"Teacher Li, I..." Zhang Qiang was interrupted by Teacher Li before he could finish his words.
"Don't talk about it yet, come on, eat something." Teacher Li pointed to the hot noodles on the table.
Zhang Qiang sat down embarrassedly, Li Xiaoyun glanced up at him, and quickly lowered his head.
"Dad, I'm done with my homework." Li Xiaoyun's voice was crisp, with a hint of imperceptible shyness.
"Then rest early, and go to school tomorrow." Teacher Li replied gently.
Late at night, the lights in Mr. Li's house gradually went out, and Zhang Qiang lay on the makeshift bunk, tossing and turning. He heard the sound of the door of Li Xiaoyun's room closing softly, and he had an indescribable feeling in his heart.
"Zhang Qiang, have you slept?" Li Xiaoyun's voice sounded in the darkness.
"No, not yet." Zhang Qiang replied, a little surprised in his heart.
"I... I'm a little scared, can I have a chat with you? Li Xiaoyun's voice trembled slightly.
"Absolutely." Zhang Qiang sat up and tried to make his voice sound calm.
The two chatted in the dark, from study to life, from dreams to confusion. Zhang Qiang found that Li Xiaoyun was not as arrogant as he imagined, and she also had her own dreams and troubles.
"Zhang Qiang, what do you want to do in the future?" Li Xiaoyun asked.
"I want to... I want to be a teacher, like Mr. Li, teaching and educating people. Zhang Qiang's voice was firm.
"Really? That's great, and I wish I could be like my dad and help others. Li Xiaoyun's tone carried a hint of envy.
That night, two young hearts slowly approached in the dark, and an indissoluble bond began quietly.
The early morning sun shone through the curtains on Zhang Qiang's face, he rubbed his eyes, recalled last night's conversation, and a warm current surged in his heart. Li Xiaoyun's figure lingered in his mind, and he decided that he must find a chance to have a good talk with her today.
Mornings on campus are always full of energy, and Zhang Qiang walked briskly to the classroom with his schoolbag on his back. His eyes searched the crowd for Li Xiaoyun, and finally found her in a corner of the playground.
"Xiaoyun, it's early." Zhang Qiang stepped forward and greeted him with a smile.
"Zhang Qiang, you're early." Li Xiaoyun smiled back, but there seemed to be some embarrassment in her eyes.
"Last night, thank you for chatting with me." Zhang Qiang said sincerely.
"It's okay, I'm happy too." Li Xiaoyun's voice was a little quieter, but her tone was sincere.
The two walked side by side on the campus path, Zhang Qiang plucked up his courage and continued: "Xiaoyun, I want to be good friends with you, what do you think? ”
Li Xiaoyun was stunned for a moment, then nodded lightly, "I'm also very happy to be friends with you." ”
From that day on, Zhang Qiang and Li Xiaoyun began a friendship on campus. They discuss studying together, attend school events together, and even spend weekends together in the library. As time went on, the relationship between the two grew closer, and gossip about them began to circulate on campus.
"Xiaoyun, I heard that you and Zhang Qiang are very close." Xiao Wang, a classmate in the class, teased.
"Don't talk nonsense, we're just friends." Li Xiaoyun's face flushed, but there was some sweetness in her heart.
"Friends? I don't think the two of you look at each other like just friends. Xiao Wang continued to joke.
Li Xiaoyun didn't answer, just lowered her head and smiled, but she was thinking in her heart that perhaps, her feelings for Zhang Qiang were really not just friends.
When the bell rang for graduating from college, Zhang Qiang stood at the crossroads of his life, full of confusion. He received offers from several cities, but Li Xiaoyun decided to stay in her hometown and continue her love of education. The two sat on a bench on campus, and the atmosphere was a little heavy.
"Xiaoyun, I have received job offers from several big cities, I..." Zhang Qiang was interrupted by Li Xiaoyun before he could finish his words.
"Zhang Qiang, haven't you always wanted to go to a big city to develop? This is your chance. Li Xiaoyun's voice was calm, but there was reluctance in her eyes.
"But I don't want to leave you." Zhang Qiang said frankly, his eyes were full of contradictions.
Li Xiaoyun was silent for a while, and then said softly: "We can't give up our dreams because of each other, right?" ”
Zhang Qiang didn't answer, he knew that what Li Xiaoyun said was right, but his heart seemed to be blocked by something.
"Xiaoyun, I..." Zhang Qiang wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Li Xiaoyun.
"Don't say it, Zhang Qiang. We all need time to think. Li Xiaoyun stood up and turned to leave, leaving Zhang Qiang alone on the bench.
Zhang Qiang looked at Li Xiaoyun's back, and his heart was mixed. He knew that their relationship was being tested.
A few days later, Zhang Qiang decided to go to the big city to break through, he wanted to prove himself, and he also wanted to give Li Xiaoyun a better future. At the farewell station, the two hugged each other tightly.
"Xiaoyun, wait for me, I'll be back." Zhang Qiang's voice was a little choked.
"Zhang Qiang, no matter where you go, I will be waiting for you here." Li Xiaoyun's tears slid down, but her tone was firm.
The train slowly drove out of the platform, and Zhang Qiang looked out the window, his heart full of longing for the future, but also a little uneasy. He didn't know if the distance would make their hearts farther and farther away.
The neon lights of the city flickered, but Zhang Qiang felt lonely like never before. The competition and pressure between high-rise buildings made him breathless, and every time he called Li Xiaoyun, he missed the tranquility of his hometown and her gentleness even more.
"Zhang Qiang, are you okay over there?" Li Xiaoyun's voice came through the phone, with a hint of trembling.
"Xiaoyun, I..." Zhang Qiang wanted to speak and stopped, he didn't want her to worry, but the struggle in his heart almost crushed him.
"Zhang Qiang, no matter what decision you make, I will support you." Li Xiaoyun's words were full of firmness.
At that moment, Zhang Qiang had the answer in his heart. He began to reflect on what he was seeking, the prosperity of the city or the peace of mind. Is it material abundance or spiritual satisfaction?
A few months later, Zhang Qiang took a simple luggage and stepped on the train home. He decided to abandon the hustle and bustle of the city, return to the countryside, and face the challenges of life with Li Xiaoyun.
"Have you really decided?" Li Xiaoyun greeted him at the station, tears flashing in her eyes.
"Xiaoyun, I figured it out, what I want is not the city, but the life with you." Zhang Qiang held her hand tightly, his eyes full of determination.
The two returned to their hometown together, and Zhang Qiang found a job teaching at the village school, while Li Xiaoyun continued her educational career. Their days, though simple, are full of happiness and contentment.
"Zhang Qiang, look, how much the children like you." Li Xiaoyun looked at the focused eyes of the children in the classroom and said with a smile.
"Yes, I'm happy to be able to teach them knowledge." Zhang Qiang responded, his heart full of a sense of accomplishment.
Their relationship culminates in shared efforts and challenges, and they are no longer simple lovers, but indispensable partners in each other's lives.
In the early morning in the countryside, the air is filled with the scent of earth and grass. Zhang Qiang and Li Xiaoyun walked side by side on the path in the field, and their conversation was full of longing for the future and satisfaction with life.
"Xiaoyun, look, this year's crops are growing really well." Zhang Qiang pointed to the green rice fields, his eyes flashing with pride.
"yes, it's all the result of your hard work." Li Xiaoyun smiled, her smile had a deep admiration for Zhang Qiang.
The two found their own happiness in the daily life of the countryside. Zhang Qiang found joy in teaching, while Li Xiaoyun saw hope in the growth of children. Their love blooms in the ordinary, like a wildflower in a field, inconspicuous, but resilient and beautiful.
One day, Zhang Qiang, with the assistance of Li Xiaoyun, held a knowledge contest for the children in the village. The children's active participation and laughter brought the whole village to life.
"Zhang Qiang, you are amazing, the children love this activity." Li Xiaoyun looked at the excited appearance of the children, and her eyes were full of gratitude.
"It's all thanks to you, I couldn't have done this without your support." Zhang Qiang held Li Xiaoyun's hand and said affectionately.
As time passed, the relationship between the two grew deeper. They face the bits and pieces of rural life together, whether it is the joy of harvest or the occasional difficulty, which has become a testimony of their love.
Finally, on a warm autumn afternoon, Zhang Qiang plucked up the courage to propose to Li Xiaoyun.
"Xiaoyun, we have been through so much, I am more sure that you are the person I want to spend my life with. Will you marry me? Zhang Qiang's voice trembled a little, but his eyes were firm.
Li Xiaoyun had tears in her eyes and hugged Zhang Qiang tightly, "I am willing, Zhang Qiang, I have been looking forward to this day." ”
The wedding of the two was simple and warm, and the men, women and children of the village came to bless them. Witnessed by relatives and friends, the love story of Zhang Qiang and Li Xiaoyun has been fulfilled in the daily life of the countryside.
This article is a microfiction, please do not sit in the opposite seat