In the corner of the city where the bustle and hustle are intertwined, there is an inconspicuous old street, which is lined with old locust trees that have been baptized by the years, and they quietly witness the joys and sorrows of the world.
On this street, there lives an old man named Li Jianguo, who is just 65 years old this year, and the years have carved deep marks on his face, but those eyes are still flashing with enthusiasm and anticipation for life. Li Jianguo used to be an ordinary worker in a state-owned enterprise, and now he receives a pension of 5,000 yuan a month, which is not much, but in this small town, it is enough to maintain his simple and quiet life.
Every evening, when the afterglow of the sunset fills the old street, Li Jianguo always likes to move an old rattan chair and sit in front of his small courtyard, holding a yellowed photo album in his hand, and looking at the photos of his youth page by page. In the photo, he was smiling brightly, surrounded by his wife and a pair of children, and it was the happiest time of his life. However, time flies, his wife died of illness at an early age, and his son went overseas to work, leaving only his daughter Xiaofang and son-in-law Zhang Wei by his side. I thought I could enjoy the joy of family, but unexpectedly, a sudden change caused ripples in this peaceful life.
Xiaofang is a filial child, and since the death of her mother, she has become her father's most solid support. However, the weight of life weighed her breathlessly. With the growth of the children and the investment in education, coupled with the poor management of her husband Zhang Wei's company, the family's financial situation has deteriorated. By chance, Xiaofang found that her father was becoming more and more unable to live alone due to his old age and frailty, and the family often seemed disorganized because no one took care of him. In addition to being distressed, she plucked up the courage and made a request to Zhang Wei - hoping that her father could move in with them, so that she could not only take care of her father, but also reduce her burden.
However, what she never expected was that this seemingly reasonable request was exchanged for Zhang Wei's cold three words: "Impossible!" These three words, like the cold wind in winter, instantly blew away the warmth and hope in Xiaofang's heart. She froze in place, her eyes red, but she didn't dare to show the slightest vulnerability in front of her father.
In the dead of night, Xiaofang lay on the bed, tossing and turning, tears falling silently. She couldn't understand why the man who had promised to be with her through the storm would be so cold and heartless when faced with family responsibilities. On the other side, Zhang Wei was also smoking alone in the dark, with mixed feelings in his heart. He is not a ruthless person, but the pressure of reality makes him breathless, worried that his father's arrival will increase the financial burden of the family, and he is even more afraid that it will cause more family conflicts.
As the days passed, the relationship between Xiaofang and Zhang Wei became delicate and tense because of this incident. Until one day, Li Jianguo accidentally fell at home, but fortunately, his neighbors found him in time and sent him to the hospital. This accident, like a mirror, reflects the real world in their hearts. Xiao Fang waited for her father in the hospital, looking at his pale and frail figure, her heart swelled with unprecedented firmness and determination. She decided that no matter how difficult it was, she wanted her father to receive the care and respect he deserved.
At the same time, Zhang Wei is also reflecting on his own behavior. He recalled the bits and pieces of knowing and loving Xiaofang, those days of working together and supporting each other. He realized that his selfishness and short-sightedness not only hurt his wife, but also failed his father-in-law's trust and expectations. Under the double torture of love and responsibility, he finally mustered up the courage to apologize to Xiaofang and expressed his willingness to share the responsibility of supporting his father.
After this turmoil, the relationship between Xiaofang and Zhang Wei has been repaired and sublimated. They worked together to take Li Jianguo back to his home and jointly created a warm and comfortable living environment for him in his old age. Every day, the home is full of laughter, and under the careful care of his daughter, Li Jianguo's body gradually recovered, and his mental state also changed greatly. He often said with emotion: "Having you by my side is my greatest happiness." ”
And the old locust tree on the old street seems to feel this warmth and harmony, it grows more luxuriantly, with its thick branches and leaves, sheltering the family from the wind and rain, witnessing the love and growth between them. In this world full of uncertainties, they interpret the greatness and power of family affection with practical actions, proving that no matter how big the difficulties and challenges are, as long as there is love in their hearts, nothing is impossible.