That day, I sat in my study at home, flipping through an old photo album. The smiling faces of my parents and the innocence of my childhood make up a warm picture. My name is Li Xiaoming, an ordinary Chinese with an ordinary and busy life.
When I was a child, my family was not wealthy, but my parents always silently created a warm environment for me. I remember whenever I was confused, my mom always whispered, "As long as it's you, we're all free!".These simple words are permeated with deep love for me.
As time went on, I grew up and my parents got older. I've become a busy worker, and I'm on the move every day to get to work. One day, I received an urgent task that required me to work overtime to complete it. Facing the work in front of the computer, I suddenly remembered what my mother once said: "As long as it's you, we're all free!".”
I stopped what I was doing and looked out the window at the darkening sky, and my thoughts drifted back to my childhood. I think of my parents who grew up with me and what they did for me. Perhaps, I have always neglected my family and those who have been quietly giving.
So, I decided to make time for my parents. The next day, I took a vacation and returned to my hometown. Seeing my parents' wrinkled faces, I realized how rushed time was. I took their hands and walked together through the alleys where I played as children, slowly reminiscing about the laughter they used to have.
In the days of companionship, I felt the warmth of family again. The meals that my parents prepared for me were simple but full of love. In the evening, we sat together and chatted about the bits and pieces of life, as if we had returned to my childhood.
However, life isn't always as it should be. While I was with my parents, the pressure of work did not lessen. I often pick up my phone in the dead of night to answer work emails, worrying my parents. They always advised me to rest more and not to work too hard. I understood their concern, but in the competitive reality of the workplace, I felt like I couldn't get out.
One night, I sat in my study at home, thinking about the direction of the future. Suddenly, ** sounded, it was the general manager of the company. He told me that my performance in the project was recognized and that the opportunity for promotion was imminent. It was the result of years of hard work, but at the same time, I realized that in order to be promoted, I had to put more dedication to my work.
I was pondered, torn between career and family. I'm reminded of what my mom once said, "As long as it's you, we're all free!".This phrase echoed in my heart and made me understand that the company of my family is more important than everything.
Eventually, I decided to let go of that promotion opportunity and spend more time with my parents. I don't regret this decision, because I understand that work is important, but family is the truest and warmest support.
This decision is not easy, but I believe that only by truly knowing how to cherish and accompany can we find the deepest happiness in the journey of life. It's a true and twisty story that everyone can relate to, because we've all faced life's choices and troubles. Life is like this, sometimes ordinary, sometimes turbulent, and what we need to do is to feel with our hearts and cherish the happiness in front of us.