This article is a fictional novel, the pictures are all network pictures, and the names of people and places are all apocryphal.
I'm Li Qiang, 42 years old, a senior educator working in a middle school in the city.
I can get a salary of 15,000 yuan every month, which in my opinion, is a reflection of my years of teaching achievements.
I was born in a small, unassuming town where most people were ordinary workers, and my family was no exception.
My parents are honest and hardworking people, and they always teach me and my brother Li Gang to be kind and work hard.
My brother's family conditions have not been very good, he doesn't have a job like mine, and his life is tight.
Twenty years ago, I decided to stay in my hometown to become a teacher, partly because I love education, and partly because I want to be close to my elderly parents and take care of them in their old age.
At that time, I was full of longing for my future life, although I knew that life would not be too easy, but I did not expect that I would feel the warmth and affection of so many families in the midst of my busyness.
As a teacher, I do have a busy job.
In addition to attending classes and preparing for classes, there are many student activities, home visits, etc.
Despite this, I never forgot my parents back home, and I would go back to visit them every time I had a holiday and bring them some daily necessities and subsidies.
However, time is just that, quietly passing away.
In my busy life, I gradually felt that my parents were getting older and their health was not as good as before.
That night, I was preparing to correct my students' homework when my younger brother Li Gang called out of nowhere to tell me that my parents' health was declining and their daily lives were becoming more and more difficult.
This phone call made my heart sink all at once, and at that moment, I realized that as a son, I need to take on more responsibilities.
Since then, I've started working harder, working overtime, looking for opportunities for tutoring, hoping to earn more money so I can better support my family.
Every month, in addition to my own living expenses, I will send most of the money home, so that my parents can have a more comfortable old age, and I can also help my younger brother Li Gang reduce some of the burden on the family.
Although life has become more hectic and hectic, every time I receive a thank you letter from home, I hear the gratitude of my parents on the other end of the phone with laughter, and the exhaustion in my heart seems to be swept away.
I know it's all worth it.
Life is not easy, but as long as our family supports and helps each other, there is no difficult day that cannot be overcome.
This is me, Li Qiang, a simple middle school teacher, in an ordinary position, trying to bear the responsibility and love for the family.
In my heart, I always feel that my family is the most important part of my life.
This was strengthened by the news of the deteriorating health of the parents.
One night, my wife and I sat on the old-fashioned sofa at home, and the TV played her favorite family drama, but I had a different kind of sorrow and determination in my heart.
I turned to look at my wife, took a deep breath, and plucked up the courage to propose to her an idea that I had been thinking about for a long time, "Honey, I plan to bring my parents to the city to live with us, and I will take care of them." ”
My voice was as steady as I could, but I could feel my heart racing.
When the wife heard this, she looked a little shocked, but soon became gentle and understanding.
"I know you've been working for your family, and I'm touched that you can think so, but are you sure we can take care of everything? I don't want to be a burden to you. ”
Her words are good, and it is true that I have had such concerns, but I will not waver in my determination.
"No, I believe that we can overcome all difficulties together, as long as our family is together, I am willing to bear no matter how big the difficulties are."
Looking at my determined eyes, my wife finally showed a supportive smile, "Okay, let's work together." ”
A few weeks later, I took my parents to the city as planned, rented a two-bedroom apartment not far from us, and deliberately chose the first floor to make it easier for them to get in and out.
In the first few days, I spent almost all of my free time with them to familiarize themselves with their new surroundings, from the basics of how to use smart TVs to the surrounding wet market locations.
Still, I could tell that they were uncomfortable and worried about the bustling world, especially when my mother said to me privately, "Qiangzi, are we really not going to trouble you?" The cost of living here is so high. ”
Every time I hear this, my heart hurts like I've been pricked with a needle.
It wasn't until that night that an urgent notice came from the school that I needed to go back immediately to deal with some unexpected student disputes.
It was the first time I had left them alone to face this strange city life.
On the way back to school, my mind was full of all the difficulties my parents might encounter.
That night, I didn't get home until late at night after dealing with school issues, and the first thing I did was call my parents to confirm their condition.
On the other end of the phone, my father's voice looked a little helpless, "I didn't turn on the lights tonight, I couldn't find the light switch, and your mother's voice was hoarse." ”
Hearing this, my heart suddenly rose to my throat, and after hanging up the phone, I felt more anxious and responsible than ever.
This decision was not just as simple as moving them from the countryside to living in the city, I began to realize that it would take time for them to adjust to bringing my parents into this new environment, and I had to prepare everything to make this "new chapter of life" a heartwarming and loving experience for all of us.
No matter what the future holds, I'm ready and I'm willing to give everything for my family.
After dealing with the school affairs, I hurried to the direction of home like a wild horse on the loose.
My mood was like grass pressed under a stone, and although I was a little suffocated, I couldn't help but worry.
As soon as I entered the apartment door, I couldn't wait to ask about my parents.
Listening to their reports to me about the first time I faced the bits and pieces of city life alone, the boulder in my heart finally fell to the ground slightly.
Late at night, as we sat around the small coffee table in the living room, I saw the uneasiness and discomfort in their expressions, so I patiently talked to them about the deep considerations behind the decision.
After a few exchanges, I saw that my parents' eyes gradually changed from confusion to understanding, and they began to try to accept this reality.
At this moment, a stone in my heart finally landed.
As the days went by, I began to deliberately adjust my working hours to spend as much time as possible with my parents.
Every day after work, except for weekends, I would take them to walk around the neighborhood again, and slowly, from grocery shopping in the supermarket to walking in the park, every "new thing" became our common topic and memory.
I found that my parents' unfamiliarity with the city gradually diminished over time, and they began to try their hand at picking fresh vegetables from the wet market, and even joined a nearby tai chi club to mingle with their neighbors.
In this way, before you know it, your parents have gradually integrated into the life of the city.
Although at first they were overwhelmed by the various "high-tech" aspects of the city, with my patient teaching, they also learned to use their smartphones to call taxis, and even began to learn to use WeChat to share their daily lives with friends.
That weekend evening, I walked with my parents in a nearby park, and my heart was filled with happiness as I watched the happiness on their faces.
Walking home and the afterglow of the setting sun fell on the three of us, I suddenly realized that the warmth of home was far more important than I imagined.
The adaptation of my parents, my persistence, and the support of my wife all constitute the strength and belief that this family has given me.
This experience made me deeply realize that the warmth and support of family is priceless, and with the companionship and understanding of family, there is no need to fear no matter how big the difficulties in life.
I can't help but thank them silently from the bottom of my heart, it is their company that makes my life more exciting.
This story is purely fictional, the names and events in the story are fictional, and the purpose of using place names is only for the purpose of describing the plot and making it easy to read and understand.