After 30 years of working and living, I am finally retiring. The company held a simple retirement ceremony for me and gave me a gold watch engraved with the words "To Mr. Li Jianguo, thank you for your contribution to the company for 30 years". Colleagues also gathered together to celebrate me, and everyone raised a glass to recall the bits and pieces of work.
Jianguo, congratulations on your retirement!In the future, you can relax and relax, and if you want to sleep until you wake up naturally, you can sleep until you wake up naturally, haha!Wang patted me on the shoulder exaggeratedly.
I smiled and said, "yes, I finally don't have to get up early every day to go to work in the dark." ”
Actually, I was still a little excited, after all, this was an important turning point in my life.
After seeing off my colleagues, I sat alone in the office, looking at the "National Advanced Worker" medal hanging on the wall and my own seniority photo, and I couldn't calm down for a long time. This is the place where I have worked for most of my life, and I am still a little reluctant to leave here.
And just like that, my retirement life began to be monotonously repetitive on TV, games, and exercise. After the initial novelty, I began to feel bored and empty. Facing the screen all day long, alone, no one can chat or chat. I began to reflect on whether I would have to spend my old age in this mechanical lifeJust getting by is like a dying machine?
At this time, I suddenly realized that after working for most of my life, I seemed to have lost "life". When I was young, like all young people, I dreamed of career, love, and family, but eventually I became calm under the weight of work. Looking back now, I feel like those years were like a white horse, and my heart has long since withered.
Hey, Lao Li, it's lonely enough to live alone, right?Do you want me to introduce you on a blind date?"Lao Wang, who knew me in the community, saw that I was always alone and said enthusiastically.
I replied with a smile: "It's only been a little more than a year since I retired, but it's okay now, I don't need to go on a blind date for the time being, maybe I'll consider it after a while." ”
A few days later, the community civic center was going to organize a party, and Lao Wang came to me again, saying that he was just meeting some new friends. I didn't want to go, but after thinking about it, I mustered up the courage to go and see it.
When we arrived at the event, everyone sat together and chatted. I found a seat and joined in.
Heck, this young man is new to our community, right?An aunt looked at me with a smile.
I was a little embarrassed: "Auntie, I'm also 56 years old, and I'm newly retired." ”
Oh, I see!The aunt was surprised, "Now that people are well maintained, you look much younger than your actual age!."”
I quickly thanked him. At this moment, the host announced the beginning of self-introduction, and everyone came to the stage one after another to say their names, origins, and so on. In the midst of the bustle, my eyes suddenly fixed on a lady in a lilac dress. She was quiet but gave me a very homely feeling.
Ms. Zhang, please introduce yourself on stage. The moderator encouraged.
The lady hesitated a little before taking a step forward and said, "Hello everyone, my name is Zhang Xiaomei, 55 years old this year, my husband died a few years ago, my children have gone abroad, and now I live alone." I hope to meet more good friends here. ”
Her voice was soft, and she spoke with a hint of shyness. I somehow developed a crush on her.
At the end of the game, everyone was divided into groups to interact with each other. I plucked up the courage to walk up to Ms. Zhang and said, "I did a good job introducing myself on stage just now, my name is Li Jianguo, and I have just retired for more than a year and live nearby. ”
Thank you, Mr. Lee. I'm not usually very social, but today I finally mustered up the courage to participate in this event. Ms. Zhang smiled.
Well, yes. Ms. Zhang seemed to hesitate for a moment, but still agreed.
I happily exchanged *** game activities with her, and everyone went to the restaurant for dinner. I sat down with Ms. Zhang and talked a lot about how I felt after retirement. She said she was lonely when she lived alone, sometimes walking in parks and supermarkets. I said that I was also looking for a new way of life after retirement. As time went on, we talked more and more speculatively.
Hey, I had a great time today!Everyone's still there, right?An uncle said happily.
I also feel that I have gained a lot!I met a friend like Jianguo. Ms. Zhang said with a smile.
I was a little embarrassed, but I was secretly happy. Maybe I can ask her out for a walk and enjoy her retirement.
On Sunday morning, I drove to pick her up, and together we headed to a scenic spot on the outskirts of town. Go up the mountain, stroll on the shaded path, the breeze is blowing, the birds and flowers in the mountains are fragrant, and the mood is much more comfortable.
The air here is so good, we have to go to this place more often when we retire, and we don't always stay at home. I said.
Yes, I also want to come out for a walk, but a person doesn't have the courage to come so far. Ms. Zhang said.
Then let's come here more often when we retire!I said excitedly.
Okay. Ms. Zhang smiled and nodded.
We chatted about our retirement lives and feelings, and before we knew it, we had climbed to the top of the hill and looked out over the layers of green hills and the city skyline in the distance.
Wow, the view is so beautiful!Ms. Zhang exclaimed, "It's been a long time since I've seen such an open view." ”
I was secretly happy and thought it would be a great idea to bring her here.
At noon we had a simple lunch at the mountain teahouse, and then I drove her home.
Thank you so much for bringing me here to play today!I haven't been happier in a long time. Ms. Zhang said to me at the door of her home.
I'm the same, I'm glad to have a friend like you. I laughed.
A hint of surprise flashed on Ms. Zhang's face, and then she said, "Jianguo, I also think you are a very good person. But I'm still a little scared to enter into a new relationship, so let's be good friends for the time being. ”
My heart sank, but I still politely said, "Okay, it's good to be a good friend." We'll continue to hang out together when we have time in the future. ”
Ms. Zhang nodded and watched me leave.
When I got home, I had mixed feelings. Maybe I shouldn't be in a hurry, and I should get to know Ms. Zhang for a while longer. But I also understand that at our age, it is difficult to have a chance to find a partner again.
This incident made me rethink my retirement life. Maybe a few friends and spare time activities are not enough, I need to find a greater meaning in life.