I sat on the back of my uncle's bicycle that day and felt the warm breeze blowing in my face. In the blink of an eye, I arrived at my uncle's old house, and I couldn't wait to rush into the yard, and before the bicycle could stop steadily, I jumped out of the car and threw myself at my sister-in-law, who was drying clothes. "Guess who I am!I covered my sister-in-law's eyes with my hand and asked with a grin. My sister-in-law pretended to guess wrong a few times, then picked me up and spun me around, and our laughter resounded throughout the courtyard.
Little slut, I know how to bully your sister-in-law!The uncle scolded with a smile and walked over from the garage with engine oil on his face. I stretched out my two little arms to ask for a bear hug, but my uncle deliberately avoided it, "Wait until I wash my hands before I hug you, little friend." ”
After lunch, my uncle and I sat on a stone bench in the courtyard and chatted. The early summer sun was lazy, and my uncle lit a cigarette and took a deep breath.
Uncle, you said you were going to tell me a secret, what kind of secret is it?I couldn't help but ask the doubts in my heart.
Uncle was silent, he exhaled a smoke ring and watched it drift away.
I'm 10 years old!I said dissatisfied, "It's big now, okay?"”
Uncle smiled and rubbed my hair with his hand: "Yes, our Xiaojie has grown so big, and it will be the pride of our family in the future." ”
I looked up at my uncle, the summer sun left a dappled shadow on his face, this middle-aged man who was always laughing cheerfully, but there was a hint of imperceptible loneliness in his eyes at this time.
Uncle, what kind of person were you back then?I asked suddenly.
The uncle seemed to be startled by the question, and he was silent for a long time, then let out a long sigh.
Wow, uncle, are you so powerful!My eyes widened and I said yearningly.
What's so awesome about this. The uncle smiled slightly, "I'm just an ordinary person, I want to live my own life, and I want to leave a little sense of accomplishment in my life." ”
His smile faded away, replaced by an indescribable sadness. "It's just that some things are better than heaven after all. ”
What's the matter?I asked curiously.
I was about to ask any further, but my uncle had already gotten up and walked into the house, leaving me alone in the courtyard, feeling confused.
The mystery made me very excited, and at the same time I felt sorry for my uncle. I was determined that when I grew up, I would become a person who could listen and understand my uncle's heart.
Outside the house, there was a rooster crowing and the ** sound of the village radio, which sounded very lively when mixed together. Soon, my uncle pushed open the door, still carrying the hot fritters and soy milk he had just bought.
Eh, why did our Xiaojie get up so early?Uncle said happily.
I want to hear your story!I pouted.
After breakfast, I pulled my uncle to sit on a rocking chair in the yard. "I'm going to hear the rest of the story!”
At that time, I took on a big job of repairing water conservancy, and I wanted to build a dam on the side of the ravine, and the budget was very large. I arranged and organized the site in such a good way that my boss said I was the best contractor he had ever met. ”
My eyes widened and I nervously asked, "And then, uncle, are you okay?"”
But what?”
Even my place was a little bit of an internal injury. ”
What is that place?"I'm confused.
The uncle's expression was complicated, as if he was considering the wording. After a long time, he spoke again: "That is, the most important part of a man." The doctor said it might affect my fertility. ”
I instantly understood what my uncle meant, and I couldn't help but gasp. A vigorous man loses the ability to have children in this way, which must be a big blow to the uncle.
Do uncles and sisters-in-law know about this?Will they be sad?I asked cautiously.
My mind's mind immediately conjured up the resolute side face of my sister-in-law. Indeed, the sister-in-law is infinitely powerful and resolute, and we all call her "Iron Lady".
After hearing the truth, my sister-in-law didn't blame me at all, just hugged me and said that we would get through this difficulty together. Uncle's eyes seemed to be a little moist, "If it weren't for my sister-in-law's support, I really don't know what I'd do." ”
Looking at my uncle's fragile appearance, my heart felt like someone was holding it hard, and it was hard to breathe. I went to take my uncle's hand, wanting to share even a little pain for him.
My uncle shook my hand hard and was silent for a long, long time. It was a long moment before he looked up and gave me a relieved smile.
However, what should be put down, must be put down after all. In life, how can there be anything that does not survive the wind and rain?”
His smile was so open and relaxed, as if he had finally been relieved after all the hardships. At this moment, I saw the shining light on my uncle's body, which was even more dazzling than the summer sunrise.
Remember, my child, there is no experience in this world that can defeat a person of courage and ambition. Uncle took my hand and said word by word.
I nodded slightly, looking at the weather-beaten middle-aged man in front of me with admiration.
I used to be lost and felt like I had nothing left. But looking back on it now, I still feel very relieved and satisfied. Uncle's eyes shone with wisdom.
Why?I asked, puzzled.
Because I've survived, boy. My uncle patted me on the shoulder, "I still have a healthy body and hands that work hard enough, which is already the greatest gift from God to me." I can still endure hardships and work hard for my family, which is already a great blessing. ”
I listened quietly and felt a wave of admiration. It turns out that surviving itself is the most precious gift in life.