In the midst of the bustling crowd, Xiaoqiang and I appeared at a friend's party. When I stood next to him, the obvious height difference immediately became the center of attention. I heard a whispered murmur next to me and saw a look of surprise. The exclamation floated by, "How is that possible?"."That's too unworthy, isn't it?"It seems that my beautiful looks and my status as a PhD student do not match his diminutive image at all.
As much as I tried to ignore the comments, I couldn't continue to pretend I didn't hear when my family and friends started asking me questions. They questioned why I chose Xiaoqiang and felt that he was not worth it. I smiled and said, "Do you know what kind of person he is?""But most of the time, I choose to be silent. I know what they can't see is Xiaoqiang's charm, his ability to smile and find solutions even in the face of life's challenges. He's smart, he's talented, that's what I admire about him. And he has always provided me with a lot of help in my studies and life.
In my daily relationship with Xiaoqiang, I really felt his ubiquitous charm. Whether it's a small thing in life, such as fixing a broken home appliance, or a bigger challenge, such as how to mediate a difficult problem in my academic research, Xiaoqiang has a way to deal with it. Although he is not as highly educated as me, his intelligence and his skills are all things that I admire.
Family gatherings are always so lively, but this one, for me, is especially heavy. On the table, plates of delicious dishes exude an enticing aroma, but I feel a strong sense of oppression. Whenever someone mentions Xiaoqiang to me, there is a tone of disbelief in the words.
Lily, are you really sure?My aunt asked me with concern, "Why did you fall in love with Xiaoqiang when you were so good?""Other relatives have also expressed their concern for me, and they think that Xiaoqiang and I are from two worlds.
In full view, I took a deep breath and decided to let Xiaoqiang show off his abilities. I turned my head to look at him, and the look in my eyes seemed to say, "It's time to prove yourself." ”
Xiaoqiang did not disappoint me. He proposed to perform a little magic trick for everyone. Picking up the cutlery on the table, Xiaoqiang began his performance. In just a few minutes, he used his dexterous hands to create a jaw-dropping magic that amazed everyone present.
Not only that, but he also shared his entrepreneurial experience and how he relied on his wisdom and skills to build a successful small business. Listening to his fluent presentation, my heart was filled with pride. I know, that's why I fell in love with him.
At the end of the evening, there was a noticeable change in the attitude of the family. They began to understand and appreciate Xiaoqiang, and they also expressed their support for me and his relationship.
Late at night, Xiaoqiang and I stood on the balcony and looked at the starry sky. I gently hugged him and said to him affectionately: "Xiaoqiang, not because of your height, but because of your inside, I fell in love with you." ”
Xiaoqiang smiled and kissed me lightly on the forehead: "Lily, thank you for giving me a chance to prove myself." ”
Love is not on the outside, but on the inside. Not the height, but the height of the heart. This is the story of me and Xiaoqiang, a real, affectionate love story.
True love doesn't ask about height, it only looks at the heart.