My name is Wang Dafa, I am 60 years old this year, and I am an authentic Beijing Hutong uncle. My son Wang Liang, who is in his thirties, recently talked about a girlfriend named Xiaofang. This girl is beautiful and gentle, and it stands to reason that I should be happy. However, just because of a jade pendant, I am resolutely opposed to this marriage.
That day, I went to my son's house, and it happened that Xiaofang and her mother, Aunt Li, were also there. Aunt Li warmly brought out tea to entertain me, and we were chatting speculatively, when suddenly, I noticed that Aunt Li had a piece of emerald green jade pendant hanging around her neck. My eyes widened and I chuckled.
"Aunt Li, where did this jade pendant come from?" I suppressed the shock in my heart and asked.
"Oh, this jade pendant was left to me by my mother, and it is said to be a family heirloom." Aunt Li replied with a smile.
My eyes widened, and my mind was mixed. This jade pendant, how could I not recognize it? It is the token I gave to my first girlfriend Xiaomei when I broke up with my first girlfriend Xiaomei because of a misunderstanding.
I felt like the world was spinning, and everything in front of me was blurry. I stared at the jade pendant, my mind going back to decades ago.
At that time, I was a high-spirited young man, and I fell in love with Xiaomei like glue. However, because of a misunderstanding, I mistakenly thought that she had betrayed me, and in a fit of anger, I gave her this jade pendant and announced the breakup. Later, I learned the truth and wanted to save the relationship, but Xiaomei had disappeared without a trace.
I shook my head and tried to bring myself back to reality. Xiaofang in front of her looks so similar to Xiaomei, are they mother and daughter?
I nervously grabbed Aunt Li's hand and asked, "Aunt Li, who is Xiaomei to you?" ”
Aunt Li was stunned for a moment, and then said gloomily: "She is my sister, and we have been separated since childhood." ”
And so it was! I felt like my chest was being pressed against a stone, and I couldn't breathe. I couldn't accept that my son was in love with the niece of his first girlfriend.
I stood up and said resolutely, "I firmly oppose this marriage!" ”
My son Wang Liang was anxious and asked me why. I glared at him and said, "You are close relatives and cannot get married!" ”
Xiao Fang panicked and looked at me with tears in her eyes. Aunt Li was also anxious and said, "Brother Wang, what's going on?" ”
I let out a long sigh and told me about the past. After listening to my story, Aunt Li was stunned, she grabbed my hand tightly, and said with tears in her eyes: "It turns out that you are the negative person, my sister has waited for you all her life, and she has never been able to see you until she dies." ”
My eyes widened and tears welled up in my eyes. It turned out that Xiaomei had been waiting for me, and I had failed her.
At this moment, my heart is full of remorse and guilt. I understand that my opposition is wrong, and I can't delay the happiness of my children because of past misunderstandings.
I wiped away my tears and said to Wang Liang and Xiaofang, "Children, I'm sorry, I was too impulsive. If you want to be happy, you must be happy. ”
This is the end of the story. And I, too, let go of the burden in my heart and forgave myself. Since then, I have become Xiaofang's in-laws and lived a happy life with Wang Liang's family. And that jade pendant has become the most precious heirloom of our two families.
Time is like flowing water, and in an instant, Wang Liang and Xiaofang's wedding has been put on the agenda. The two families were beaming with joy and preparing for this grand event. And I, still have a faint sorrow in my heart, and often think of the woman who has been waiting for me all my life - Xiaomei.
The day before the wedding, I went alone to Xiaomei's grave and presented her with a bouquet of flowers. "Xiaomei, I've come to see you. Tomorrow, my son is getting married, and I want you to know that they will be happy. I muttered under my breath, tears streaming down my face.
At this moment, a familiar figure walked over, it was Xiaofang's mother, Aunt Li. She looked at me with emotion in her eyes. "Brother Wang, I know that you can't let go of my sister in your heart. What she wanted most in her life was your happiness. Now, your son and Xiaofang are getting married, and she will be happy in the spirit of heaven. ”
I wiped away my tears and nodded. "Aunt Li, thank you. I will cherish the happiness I have now, and I will always remember Xiaomei. ”
On the day of the wedding, the alley was bustling with activity. Wang Liang and Xiaofang tied the knot amid the blessings of relatives and friends. I looked at the couple and felt a lot of emotion in my heart. Fate is magical, it allows us to lose and gain a lot.
After the wedding, I went home and sat alone in my study. I took out the emerald green jade pendant and stroked it gently. This jade pendant has witnessed the love between me and Xiaomei, and also witnessed the happiness of Wang Liang and Xiaofang.
Suddenly, I heard a soft knock outside the door. I walked over and opened the door, and it turned out to be Xiao Fang. She was wearing a red cheongsam with a happy glint in her eyes.
"Daddy, can I call you that?" Xiao Fang asked timidly.
I nodded movingly, "Of course, kid." ”
Xiao Fang smiled and took out a small box, "Dad, this is a gift I made with my own hands, I hope you like it." ”
I took the box and opened it to see that there was a pair of delicate jade pendants inside. My eyes widened and I looked at Xiao Fang in disbelief.
"This is what I did with Wang Liang, and we hope that this jade pendant can replace that heirloom and become a new heirloom for our two families." Xiao Fang explained with a smile.
I held Xiao Fang's hand tightly and was full of emotion. "Thank you, child. I will definitely treasure this gift. ”
From that day on, the relationship between me and Xiaofang became even closer. That new heirloom has also become the bond of affection between our two families. And the story of me and Xiaomei has always remained in the bottom of my heart and has become the most precious memory.
Time is like a song, life is like a play. In this scene, we have laughed, cried, loved, and hated. And in the end, we all found our own happiness. This is life, full of twists and turns and beauty.
The days passed like this, and Wang Liang and Xiaofang's lives were full of sweetness and warmth. In this happy day, I slowly let go of my past regrets and began to enjoy the good time I spent with my family.
One day, I was basking in the sun in the yard when Xiaofang came over with a yellowed photo album in her hand. "Dad, this is what I found when I was sorting out Aunt Li's things, there are a lot of previous photos in it, I think you might also be interested." She handed me the album with curiosity in her eyes.
I took the album and flipped through the pages. Those young faces, those familiar surroundings, made me fall into deep memories. Suddenly, a photo caught my eye. It was a photo of Xiaomei and me when we were young, and we were smiling so brightly that it was as if there were no more troubles in the world.
"Xiaofang, this photo was given to me by your grandmother." I said with emotion.
Xiao Fang leaned over curiously to look, "Dad, you were so good-looking when you were young. I heard Aunt Li say that you used to love each other deeply. ”
I smiled and nodded, "Yes, we used to love deeply. It's just that fate made people, and we didn't come together in the end. ”
Xiaofang held my hand and said seriously: "Dad, I believe that even if you are not together, the love in your hearts is still the most sincere." Just like me and Wang Liang, we will always love each other forever. ”
I was moved by Xiao Fang's words, and the sadness in my heart gradually dissipated. Yes, love doesn't have to have each other, love in the heart is enough.
Soon after, I decided to write the story of me and Xiaomei into a book so that our love story could be circulated. I sit at my desk every day, the tip of my pen jumping on the paper, reminiscing about the bits and pieces of our time.
In the process, I regained the passion of my youth and experienced a sense of relief that I had never felt before. When I finished the book, I showed it to Xiaofang and Wang Liang, and they were deeply moved by the story of me and Xiaomei.
"Dad, it's a great work." Xiao Fang said with tears in her eyes.
I smiled and patted her on the shoulder, "Child, this is my story with your grandmother, and it is also the story of our family. I hope you can experience the true meaning of love and cherish the happiness in front of you. ”
Time flies, fleeting. On this long road of life, we are all constantly growing and understanding. I've learned that life isn't always perfect, but it always leaves us with fond memories and a sense of gratitude when we look back.
Today, I am an old man, but my heart is still full of love. I love my family and the days that have been with me. And those sorrows and regrets have long been turned into the most valuable wealth in the long river of time.
Under this warm sunshine, I looked at the busy figures of Xiaofang and Wang Liang, and my heart was full of happiness. Life is so beautiful. And our story will always be written in our hearts.
On a sunny afternoon, I sat on a wicker chair in the courtyard and watched Wang Liang and Xiaofang busy in the yard. They were discussing how to water the flowers and plants in the yard, Xiaofang's face was filled with a happy smile, while Wang Liang looked at her with a doting expression.
I looked at them with emotion. Their happiness reminds me of my past with Xiaomei. I closed my eyes, as if I could feel the warmth of Xiaomei beside me.
"Dad, what are you thinking?" Xiao Fang's voice pulled me back to reality.
I opened my eyes, looked at her and smiled, "I was thinking, I'm really happy that you two are so happy." ”
Xiao Fang smiled, then looked at me seriously, "Dad, do you know? Wang Liang and I are very grateful to you. Because of your persistence, we can come together. ”
I shook my head, "No, kid, you are the ones who have found happiness on your own. I'm just watching from the sidelines and blessing you. ”
Wang Liang walked over, he looked at me and said, "Dad, your story has given us a lot of inspiration. We will cherish each other and cherish the happiness in front of us. ”
I looked at him with relief. Yes, their happiness is my greatest happiness.
Just then, the doorbell rang suddenly. I stood up and went to open the door. Outside the door, there stood a strange middle-aged man, who looked at me with excitement in his eyes.
"Are you Mr. Wang Dafa?" He asked eagerly.
I nodded, looking at him quizzically, "I am, you are ......"
He took a deep breath and said, "I am Xiaomei's son, and my name is Li Ming." ”
I looked at him with wide eyes and disbelief. Xiaomei's son? What's going on?
He looked at me with anticipation in his eyes, "My mother told me on her deathbed that the person she once loved was called Wang Dafa. She said, if I can find you one day, I hope you can forgive her. ”
I was stunned, the shock in my heart beyond words. Xiaomei's son? She's been hiding it from me? I looked at him with doubts.
"Come in." I said stunned.
Li Ming walked in, and I looked at him with mixed feelings in my heart. He looked at me, Wang Liang, and Xiaofang, and his eyes were full of doubts.
"This is my son Wang Liang, and this is my daughter-in-law Xiaofang." I introduced.
He looked at them with shock in his eyes. Then, he looked at me with anticipation in his eyes, "Can you tell me my mother's story?" ”