My name is Uncle Wang, and I am 65 years old this year. The children have all settled abroad, and I live alone in an old house, and my life is a bit boring. People at this age should really consider finding a companion, and when the horse is old, they have to find a horse to ride.
The blind date is not a day or two, I found a blind date company, with the information of dozens of girls, but either the age difference is too big, or the education is not worthy, in short, there is no suitable one.
It wasn't until last week that I finally waited for a good-looking Miss Zhang, who was 15 years younger than me, in her early fifties, and looked good. What's more, she is a middle school Chinese teacher, teaching and educating people, and her education is comparable to that of me, a retired section chief, and she has been single for many years, so it seems that she has a good fate.
Miss Zhang and I met in the private room of the hotel, she arrived five minutes earlier than me and had already ordered two cups of hot tea waiting for my arrival. She was wearing a light blue dress, although she was in her fifties, she was very well maintained, her eyebrows revealed an intellectual temperament, and her speech and demeanor were also very decent.
I apologized to her for being late, but she didn't bother and politely invited me to sit down for tea. We had a very speculative conversation, starting with Lao She, the writer we both liked, and then talking about each other's children and families.
She said her daughter was studying in the UK, and I said my son was working in Australia, and these are the paths that the children have chosen for themselves. The more we talked, the more speculative we became, like old friends for many years.
So, we decided to take a taxi to my house together. In the car, we continued to chat enthusiastically. Miss Zhang said that she also lived in the old house and wanted to change to the new community, but she was reluctant, I said that I was the same, although the old house was very old, but the heating pipe was very good, and it was very troublesome to change.
We also talked about teaching and educating people, Miss Zhang said that children nowadays play with mobile phones and don't like to read, I said that I used to work in schools as well, but there will always be some students who are very attentive.
I took Miss Zhang to visit my small yard, and although it hadn't been cleaned yet, I still planted some flowers and plants. Miss Zhang said with a smile, I can see that I have good living Xi and the house is well organized.
I was very happy to hear her compliment, and I even felt a little weak. Then we came to the living room, I poured a glass of water for Miss Zhang, and then went to the kitchen to get busy.
Miss Zhang offered to help, but I insisted on doing it myself, and quickly prepared a few side dishes for her. Seeing that she ate with relish, I couldn't stop eating myself, so I quickly added two more bowls of rice.
After dinner, it was not early, so I proposed to watch TV together to eat, and Miss Zhang readily agreed. The Spring Festival Gala was being shown on TV, and Miss Zhang said that she watched it alone every Spring Festival, and she was accompanied by me this year.
I was busy saying that we would watch the Spring Festival Gala together every year in the future, Miss Zhang smiled and nodded. We were watching TV, and I plucked up the courage to hold her hand, but Miss Zhang didn't notice it and didn't withdraw it.
After a while, Miss Zhang said that she was a little dizzy after watching the TV and wanted to go wash and rest first. I immediately said that the room had been cleaned up and the bedding had just been changed, and I wanted her to go and rest first.
Miss Zhang thanked her, then got up and walked to the guest room. I looked at her back, excited and a little disappointed, hoping to talk to her more.
However, Miss Zhang did look a little tired, and I was embarrassed to disturb her again. After washing, I knocked on the door of the guest room and shouted, "I'm going to the master bedroom, if you need to, just call me."
Miss Zhang's response came from the room: "Okay, thank you, Uncle Wang, you can rest early." ”
I was a little anxious, and immediately ran to the yard to check, the classic car in the garage was still in place, but the car brought by Miss Zhang was missing. I glanced at the time, it was only 7 o'clock in the morning, and Miss Zhang's sudden departure confused me.
I took out my phone to find Miss Zhang's number, but when I dialed it, it showed that I couldn't get through. My heart began to sink and I tried to call a few more **, but all of them went unanswered.
I sat in my chair, my thoughts in turmoil. Miss Zhang seemed very happy last night, and the two of us chatted very well, why did she leave without saying hello?I began to wonder if I had done something that made her misunderstood or upset
Or maybe she didn't really have a crush on me, and she just barely got along late into the night last night out of politeness?
A series of speculations followed, and the more I thought about it, the more I felt that something was wrong. Perhaps, Miss Zhang deliberately approached me with an impure purpose?Thinking of this, I became even more anxious.
I immediately got up to check the house and found that the valuables in the guest room were still there, but the safe in my own room had been opened, and some of the passbooks and cash that had been placed in it were gone!
I was shocked, it turned out that Miss Zhang was here to cheat me out of money!She even calculated that I was an old man, and I was sincere to her last night, but now I was deceived by her and had nothing.
I was annoyed and angry, and I wanted to find a crack in the ground to get into. Although the loss is not much, it still makes me feel extremely ashamed to think that my old bone has been calculated.
I rubbed my temples and sat for a while, trying to calm myself. It's better to call the police, maybe you can recover something. So, I dialed 110 and soon two young police officers came to my house.
I told them about the situation, and they showed me understanding and comfort, and I was relieved to report the case.
The two junior police officers inspected the scene and checked the fingerprints on the cup left by Miss Zhang. Then, they told me that Miss Zhang was actually a repeat offender** and that her real name was not Miss Zhang.
She has a fixed mode of committing crimes, first getting close to middle-aged and elderly single men in marriage and love, inviting them to stay overnight after gaining trust, and then taking advantage of the night to take away valuables and escape.
My being deceived is just one of her many crimes, and she has also deceived many elderly singles in nearby cities. It turns out that people like Miss Zhang make me both angry and helpless. Life is so long, and I have fallen into such a trap, which can be regarded as gaining some knowledge.
I thanked the two junior officers and told them to go back and fill out the report. Although I have some losses, I feel that this is the real face of life.
The loss of money is painful, but what bothers me even more is whether the sincerity of my feelings for me is also false. I'm starting to wonder if there is real love in this world
I am old and longing for someone to accompany me in my old age, but I am deceived by those who are driven by the desire for power. Just as I was immersed in endless thoughts, my phone rang suddenly.
The caller "Miss Zhang" was displayed on the screen, and I hesitated for a moment, but I still connected**. I asked coldly, "What is this?"Why didn't you leave a note or say hello before you left?I also called the police. ”
Miss Zhang told me with deep apologies that it was a call from a debt collector she had borrowed money from a loan shark before. They threatened that it would be detrimental to her family if she did not hand over the protection money before dawn.
She had no choice but to leave in a hurry, and took some valuables in her hand, hoping to sell them to pay off her debts. She assured me that she wasn't trying to lie to me, but that she was forced to do so.
I was very confused as to why she hadn't told me about the situation earlier, I could have helped her. She said she could return what I had taken and she could call the police to deal with her debts. Her voice was full of remorse and sincerity.
* Ms. Zhang on the other end paused for a moment, and then whispered, "Uncle Wang, I know that all this happened so suddenly that you can't believe it. Either we all calm down and I'll return the belongings to you, and I'll find a way to deal with the debt collectors.
I'm sorry that none of this should have affected your life. I could hear the remorse and exhaustion in her tone. I said, "Ms. Zhang, don't blame yourself.
None of us are perfect people, and we all have difficulties that we can't cope with. It's not easy for you to encounter these things. But you also have to learn to ask for help and not take it alone. ”
On this night, I dialed my son's long distance** and shared some recent experiences with him. My son first looked a little surprised, and then seriously told me that it takes time to understand a person, and you can't completely deny trust in him just because of an episode.
His point of view was very reasonable, and I decided to continue to trust Miss Zhang and give her a chance to explain. A few days later, Miss Zhang came to my house as promised and returned the money.
Her face was haggard, her eyes were red, and it seemed that life was not going well. I gave her a cup of hot tea and encouraged her to speak up about her debts. Miss Zhang choked up and told the story of how she helped her friend vouch for her, but her friend ran away.
I sighed, life is full of uncertainties. After discussing it, we decided to go to a lawyer together and solve the problem through legal means.
The years have passed, and in the blink of an eye, I have known Miss Zhang for three quarters. We gradually regained our trust, and I began to understand the difficulties in her life. She carried the burden of family and work alone, and her inner load was similar to that of me, an old man.
I did my best to help her, and together we went to legal counsel to settle those complicated debts, and finally succeeded in resolving the knot. I also used to go to her school to help out, decorate the classroom with her, and tell the children stories of ancient poems, which won their love.
The children always call me Grandpa Wang, which makes me feel extremely comforted. Watching Miss Zhang's smile gradually increase, I felt more satisfied than ever. Perhaps this is what a meaningful elderly person should pursue, not only to be cared for, but also to care for others, and to brighten the lives of others with their own experiences.
Before we knew it, our relationship was heating up day by day. She cooks dinner at my house after work, and I drive her to the suburbs on weekends to see the autumn leaves. We always have endless topics to talk about, and the brilliance in her eyes is what drives me forward.
So, we started talking about the possibility of cohabitation. My old house has plenty of space, and Miss Zhang said that when her daughter returns to China from winter vacation, she will officially move in to live with me.
I was so excited that I started cleaning the house, buying furniture, and looking forward to a new life. In the blink of an eye, December is now covered with a layer of white snow in the north. Miss Zhang and I agreed to sketch and paint together on this day to record the moment when we knew each other.
Suddenly, I was extremely excited because I learned that Miss Zhang's daughter had returned from England. I couldn't wait to start preparing some delicious snacks to meet this young man as a landlord.
However, when Miss Zhang's daughter saw me, her face turned cold and she pulled her mother into the bedroom and began to talk. I listened quietly, and my heart became heavy. When I heard Miss Zhang's daughter telling her about me, I immediately stood up, took a deep breath, stared into Miss Zhang's eyes, and said seriously, "You are my family, let's go to England together."
My ashes can stay there, but you mother and daughter must be happy. ”
When I said this, Miss Zhang looked a little surprised, and then she nodded with red eyes. She turned and walked into the room, and I guessed there was a heated argument and communication going on between the mother and daughter.
After a while, they walked out, and although the daughter was still displeased, her tone was a little softer than before. My daughter said that she accepted my relationship with my mother, but it took time to get used to and understand.
She wanted me to give them some personal space and not move in with them so quickly. I nodded in understanding, and I suggested that I could live not far from them and visit them often.
Miss Zhang gratefully shook my hand, and my daughter's face improved slightly.
Ms. Zhang and her daughter embarked on the journey to study in the UK, and I began to prepare my belongings and formalities. The end of the year is approaching, although I am a little reluctant to give up the old house, but I feel full of anticipation when I think of spending a new Spring Festival in the UK.
On the plane, I looked at the sea of clouds outside the porthole, thinking about the journey of life, whether it is rain or shine or sunny, there will always be a day when spring flowers bloom. I believe that Miss Zhang is my destiny, although there will be misunderstandings and obstacles in the process, but as long as there is love in our hearts, we will get closer and closer.
When I arrived in the UK, I moved into a nearby apartment as agreed, and let the mother and daughter rest in their own small courtyard first. On weekdays, I pick up my daughters from school and cook them a lunch on weekends.
Although my daughter is still a little resistant, she is gradually accepting my existence. On Christmas Eve, Miss Zhang proposed to go to church together for Christmas and then go home to celebrate.
The Christmas Eve bells echoed through the quiet town, and we sat in the last row of the church to spend the night quietly. Miss Zhang gently held my hand, and I could feel the emotion in her heart.
When I got home, my daughter finally took the initiative to greet me and wish me a Merry Christmas. We sat around the fireplace and unpacked each other's gifts. My daughter gave me a book of English poems, and I laughed and said it was a test of my English.
We laughed as if the gears of fate had finally stopped, quiet and peaceful. The new year is fast approaching. Standing at the threshold of time, I can't help but sigh that the true meaning of life is to accompany the people you love, whether rain or shine or sunny, walk together.
I was lucky enough to meet Miss Zhang in my later years. Whether it's flat or bumpy ahead, we'll move forward hand in hand.