My name is Li Jianqiang, I am not young, and I am not far from the age of retirement. Ma Fenglan is my wife, and we have been actively planning for retirement recently.
Today, as usual, Ma Fenglan made a few home-cooked dishes at noon. While eating lunch, I said, "Fenglan, I plan to retire from the unit soon." ”
Ma Fenglan put down the dishes and chopsticks and asked me, "Then how much pension can you get a month after you retire?"”
In fact, I learned from the unit before that I can get about 7,000 yuan at most. However, I didn't say this number directly, but thought about it and replied: "About 2,500 yuan, enough for the two of us to spend our daily expenses." ”
What?!Ma Fenglan said in surprise, "Now that the price is so expensive, how can two people spend 2,500 yuan a month!."”
I explained: "We don't need much money, I will grow some vegetables and fruits at home after retirement, and your cooking is more affordable than outside, 2,500 yuan can be maintained." ”
Ma Fenglan listened to my explanation while cleaning up the dishes and chopsticks. However, she still said resolutely: "2500 is too little, I have worked hard in this life, and now I should enjoy my old age, how can I only rely on such a small pension?"”
I saw that she was a little emotional, so I explained: "Fenglan, I also want to get more pension, but the conditions of the unit are limited, which is already the highest standard." We can't be too nonsense and others are still staring at it!”
What is there to keep an eye on!Ma Fenglan disagreed, "You have been working for decades, and the unit can send you away with such a little income?"”
I was a little embarrassed, thought about it and said, "In this case, I'll talk to the leader again to see if I can try to send more hair." Don't be too anxious, the pension is only a part of life, and there are children to support, so we can live comfortably by taking care of each other. ”
After Ma Fenglan finished cleaning the kitchen, she came out and wiped her hands and said, "It's not that you have to ask for more money, I just think that you have worked so hard in your life, and you should live a better life in your old age." Our daughter Xiao Ning also graduated from college and worked, just the two of us old men, we have to learn to relax and relax, and see the world more to have a good time!”
I nodded and said, "You have a point. Our generation has endured so much that I may have been narrow-minded and didn't take into account your inner thoughts. In our old age, we should really go out for a walk, let go and be empty, and live a happy life. ”
Right!Ma Fenglan said happily, "I just like your transparent appearance at this moment!."In fact, what I care about most is not the amount of pension, but the quality of time we spend together. Money is always secondary, as long as we move freely and accompany each other, I am willing to see any scenery!”
I couldn't help laughing: "I know Fenglan, don't worry!."After retirement, I will definitely take you to travel more, as long as you want to go, we will go!When the time comes, I will have to thank you for opening my eyes and minds!”
Ma Fenglan also smiled and waved her hand, "This is the most basic understanding and support between old husbands and wives!."I'm glad you can listen to me!Seeing that you just let me go for 2,500 yuan, I thought I was going to have a fight with you!”
You can talk. Ma Fenglan smiled, "I think we are still the two stinky boys we were when we were children, do you remember when we were children always catching loaches and picking wild fruits on the edge of the village?"”
Ma Fenglan leaned on my arms and whispered: "Me too, I didn't expect that the childhood friendship between us when we were children could continue to Baitou." This is thanks to the consistent trust and understanding between us. Even if I was in the mood for a while just now, you still patiently reasoned with me and let me understand other reasons. This is the old husband and wife!”
I nodded, patted her hand and said, "Yes, life in old age needs more understanding and concessions. Just now, you made me realize a lot of things that I didn't think about. This is also the result of knowing each other too well, and I don't mind if you go straight to me. ”
Ma Fenglan looked up at me with a smile in her eyes: "That's it, after so many years, who is with whom!."But you also have to Xi that I sometimes go straight, and you can't be squeamish, haha!”
Okay, okay, know you're good-tempered. Ma Fenglan changed the topic, "By the way, I just saw a notice posted in the community that the elderly will be organized to travel to Yunnan next month, do you want to sign up?"”
I hesitated: "I don't know about this, it depends on how much it costs, and we are not rich." ”
Ma Fenglan muttered: "Here it is again, you are always reluctant to spend money." Okay, okay, I'll sign up myself, it's not far away anyway. ”
I hurriedly said: "It's not convenient for you to travel as a woman, otherwise, you can help me register first, and then I'll find a way to make money, and in the end, we really can't make up so much money, so I'll let you play alone." ”
Okay, then I'll report your name first, and it's okay if you don't go in the end anyway. Ma Fenglan smiled, "I knew you were reluctant to let me run out alone." ”
Ma Fenglan said softly: "I knew that Jianqiang was the best!."Then I'm looking forward to the day when we travel together."
After Ma Fenglan signed up for a tour group in Yunnan, I rummaged through boxes and cabinets at home for a few days to find money. In fact, we have saved some of the savings of our children when they were young, but I have been reluctant to move them, and I want to keep them for them to start a family in the future.
At noon that day, while having dinner with Ma Fenglan, I asked tentatively: "The Yunnan tour group costs 5,000 yuan, plus the expenses on the road, I'm afraid the two of us will have to make up 8,000 yuan." The family's existing savings are not enough. ”
Ma Fenglan glanced at me and didn't answer directly.
I hesitated, but I still mustered up the courage to say, "Otherwise, let's take out the 5,000 that Xiao Ning had saved before to make up enough for the tour group."Anyway, it's her future, so it shouldn't matter if you spend it in advance. ”
Why take your daughter's money!Ma Fenglan glared at me, "Don't go if you don't earn enough, why use your children's savings!."”
I'm not a child, so it doesn't matter if I go or not for those few days of travel. Ma Fenglan glanced at me, "Besides, if the money is not enough, let's not go, it's boring for me to go alone." ”
I quickly said, "You're right!".Then let's forget it, it's not far away anyway. ”
Ma Fenglan nodded, and said with a smile: "But your careful thinking is still good, knowing that I am so good, you will try your best to let me play." Next time we have the opportunity to go together, we are not in a hurry in these days!”
I looked at Ma Fenglan gratefully: "Wife, you know me best!."We won't go to the tour group, and I'll cancel the registration. If you don't want to, you can walk around the door!”
Great idea!Ma Fenglan said in surprise, "It's strange to say, I haven't played seriously in our city for so many years, what fun do you say?"”
I reminisced carefully and said, "There are also many scenic spots, such as the City God Temple, the Botanical Garden, and the Museum, which you like, and we don't usually go there." But the weather has been getting cooler in the past two days, so I think it's better to forget it, so you don't catch a cold. ”
Ma Fenglan smiled and punched me: "You said you wanted to take me out to play, why didn't you go in a blink of an eye?"It's okay, it's okay, I'll wear more when it's cold, just worry about me at home, it's okay to take a walk!”
I couldn't resist her enthusiasm, nodded and said, "That's fine!".In the past two days, I will take you to visit the attractions at your doorstep and give you a good time!”
We first went to the City God Temple, Ma Fenglan visited and took pictures everywhere like a child, and finally kowtowed in the temple, which made me can't help but laugh.
You're a tourist today. I laughed.
Nonsense, I was so busy with work before, how could I have time to visit these places!Ma Fenglan took out the orange and handed it to me, "In the future, I will have time to go to new and exciting places!."”
After coming out of the City God Temple, we went to the Botanical Garden again. The weather is neither hot nor cold, and the flowers and trees in the garden are also full of life.
I walked over and put my arm around her shoulders and said, "If you're happy, I'll buy you pots and seeds and plant them until you're satisfied!"”
I knew it was best to have you!Ma Fenglan smiled sweetly.
After shopping for most of the day, Ma Fenglan was a little tired. We found a restaurant and chatted while eating home-cooked food.
Have fun today?I asked with a smile.
Of course it's fun!Ma Fenglan patted my hand and said, "It turns out that there are so many interesting places in front of our house, I used to ignore them too much." Thanks to you, otherwise I might not have discovered so many little surprises in my life!”
I touched my nose and said, "That's right, I'm here!."I'll listen to you in the future, I'll take you to play whatever you want!”
You're spoiling me too much. Ma Fenglan said with a smile.
Just when we were chatting happily, Liu Fang, an old classmate from Ma Fenglan's class reunion, came to greet us and warmly asked us to go to her house as a guest.
Ma Fenglan and I glanced at each other, and both saw a smile in each other's eyes, so we followed Liu Fang to her house.
Liu Fang's house is very close to the restaurant, and the home environment is good, so there is no financial pressure at first glance. The three of us sat intimately in the living room and chatted.
Feng Lan, how are you doing after you retire?Liu Fang asked with concern.
Ma Fenglan smiled and said: "It's like your family, few relatives and friends often come to visit the door!."”
I kindly said, "We're even busier after we retire, running outside all day long, and we have to do our own housework." But I'm also happy and free, and I'm no longer bound by work. ”
I envy it!Liu Fang smiled, "My husband makes a lot of money, and I still have to work in the hospital to earn a salary, how can you be so idle." ”
I smiled and said, "Everyone has their own ambitions!."You old couple are ambitious, and there is a price for making a lot of money, and we just want to be cleaner, so we choose to live a simple life after retirement. Ma Fenglan said helpfully.
The three of them chatted for a while, and Liu Fang suddenly said to us mysteriously: "If you don't have time to come to me to sit here in the future, it just so happens that there is an idle guest room upstairs in my house." ”
Ma Fenglan and I looked at each other, and we both saw the hesitation in each other's eyes.
After a few seconds, Ma Fenglan said calmly: "That's not necessary, we have a lot of things to do in our own family, and it's not convenient to go out and live often." Anyway, there is time to chat together, and we are always welcome at your home!”
I quickly said: "I won't hide it from you, our old two are used to being simple, and we are not Xi to disturbing others." We understand your kindness, and we will get together another day when we are free!”
Although Liu Fang was a little disappointed, she nodded understandingly: "Also, you are used to living your own life after retirement, and you are not very suitable for suddenly being classified into a new environment." But come and sit at my house when you have time!”
We chatted for a while, and before it was early, Ma Fenglan and I said goodbye and left. On the way home, I couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "We have received Liu Fang's wishes, and we will inevitably find time to visit her home in the future." However, our old couple is indeed more adapted to our own rhythm of life. ”
Ma Fenglan nodded with a smile and said, "I think so too." We are used to being simple, and there is no need to be wronged outside for the sake of socializing. It's the happiest to have your own little world!”
I put my arms around Ma Fenglan and hurried home.
After a few days, I began to seriously plan my trip to Yunnan. Although Ma Fenglan didn't mention it on the surface, I knew that she still wanted to go in her heart.
Why don't we book our own air tickets and hotels to go to Yunnan for a few days?"One day, at the breakfast table, I asked Ma Fenglan tentatively.
You're here again?Ma Fenglan glared at me, "You don't need money to book a ticket!."Besides, if you are not familiar with the road to Yunnan, outsiders still have to live in a hotel, which is inconvenient. ”
I laughed and said, "I'm here!."It's not the same to book a place to stay, and it's more convenient. Don't you want to go to Yunnan to see the scenery?”
Ma Fenglan looked at me carefully, and then said with a smile: "Of course I want to go, but seeing that you are so busy, forget it!."We're fine at home, don't tire yourself out. ”
I quickly shook my head: "I'm not tired!."I'm so energetic and have time now, I can go wherever you want to play!The ticket hotel fee in Yunnan has me, you happily want to go**, go**!
Eh, it's really fake!Ma Fenglan's eyes widened in surprise, "Then, let's go to Kunming in the middle of next month to board the plane and play for ten days and a half, okay?"”
No problem!I readily agreed, "I'll book a plane ticket and a hotel right away!"Don't worry, Fenglan, as long as you're happy!”
So under my careful planning, we quickly booked a round-trip air ticket and hotel from Kunming. Ma Fenglan was very happy when she learned about it, and began to happily prepare her luggage and photographic equipment. I was very relieved to see how excited her little girl was.