That year, the snow closed the mountain, and I was stranded at the home of my comrades-in-arms, but I unexpectedly gained a love
Many times, the turning point in life is often hidden inadvertently, and a chance encounter or decision can change the entire course of life and make all the difference.
In December of that year, I went on a business trip to Enshi, Hubei. After the affairs were handled, he suddenly decided to go to the mountains of western Hubei to visit his comrade-in-arms He Benliang, whom he had not seen for many years.
He Benliang and I were comrades-in-arms in the army, he was from western Hubei and I was from eastern Hubei. We spent training and life together, and cultivated a deep comradeship.
On the day we were discharged, we went our separate ways in tears. The blending of hometown and comradeship makes this friendship precious, and we promise that we must move around when we have the opportunity.
After He Benliang was discharged from the army, he returned to his hometown as a small officer, and was busy sorting out reports and resolving conflicts among villagers. I returned to my hometown and worked as a security guard in a company for a while, and then went to my classmate's factory in Shenzhen to help with business.
After finishing his affairs in Enshi this time, he felt that he still had plenty of time, so he decided to go over to visit He Benliang.
I made a ** in advance, and he readily agreed and greeted me at the station.
Although the journey was only more than 100 kilometers, the bus traveled through the winding mountain roads for four hours and did not arrive at its destination until 1 o'clock in the afternoon.
As soon as I got out of the car, He Benliang was already waving in the distance, he ran towards me, and we hugged each other happily.
I haven't seen him for three years, He Benliang still has the same face, he still has a flat head, and he still looks capable and neat.
He patted me on the shoulder, "You seem to have gained a little weight, your belly is bigger, and you are having a good life." ”
I replied with a smile: "No way, the business runs a lot, and I often socialize with customers, so I have to control it, and I can't get fat anymore." ”
He Benliang said with a smile: "You have to control it until you go back, in my place, you don't have to think about it at all." ”
He took me to a restaurant with a decent decoration, called it a pick-up for me, and stressed that I should play for a few more days. When he returned to the village, there was no decent restaurant nearby, so he ate at home, and his sister was a good housewife.
He Benliang ordered a bunch of dishes, and I advised him not to waste them, two people can't eat so much. But he was unmoved, and it was difficult to refuse.
We drank and chatted about the changes in our lives, chatted for more than an hour, and felt that time flies, and it has been a few years since we were discharged from the army.
Slightly drunk, we got on a bumpy car, and after 40 minutes of bumps, we finally arrived at He Benliang's doorstep.
His house is a simple red brick house, and the front door is neat and orderly. The two elderly men in their sixties leaned back in their chairs, looking a little tired. He Benliang hurriedly introduced his parents and was in poor health. And I politely greeted them and handed them the gift in my hand.
After the ceremony, a peasant woman, about twenty-seven or eighteen years old, came out of the house, with a dignified appearance, and a short period of time revealing a well-toned figure. He Benliang introduced her as his sister Benfang, and I had heard him mention it.
Benfang nodded and smiled, then walked into the kitchen to prepare dinner.
In the evening, Ben Fang served a sumptuous meal, and the farmer's bacon was also served, and the room was filled with aroma.
We raised our glasses again, and He Benliang's father sat next to him and asked me about the customs and family situation in my hometown. I answered them one by one, and the whole room was filled with laughter.
Ben Fang has always maintained a quiet demeanor, enjoying the food while listening to our conversation.
The next day, He Benliang took me to visit his hometown county, appreciate the local places of interest, and feel the strong customs.
He insisted that I stay for a few more days, saying that it was so rare to get together, and the next time we met might be the year and month, and he wanted to accompany me well.
I had to call ** to my classmates in Shenzhen to explain the situation, and he also understood my decision to play for a few days.
The weather in the mountains is a bit cold, and according to the weather forecast, it may snow in the near future, so I told Benliang that I had to go, and I was worried that the snow would affect my travel.
That night, I spent the night with Honliang and talked for most of the night. I reminded him that he must come to Shenzhen to find me when he has time, and he promised that he would.
The next morning, we woke up and opened the door, and the sight was amazing. It was snowing heavily, and a thick layer of snow had accumulated on the ground. The snow fell early, and the weather forecast was unreliable.
We braved the heavy snow to go to the bus station, and the staff told us that due to too much snow, the mountain road was unsafe, and the service was temporarily suspended, so we had to wait for the notice. In desperation, we had to go back the way we came.
I hoped that the snow would stop soon, but the sky did not meet people's wishes, and the snow continued to fall heavily for several days, and the snow on the ground became deeper and deeper.
Finally, bad news came, the local weather was bad, heavy snow closed the mountains, and the only road to the outside world in the mountains was temporarily closed.
The situation is terrible, and I don't know when it will be reopened, and I am worried.
He Benliang comforted me and said that if you come, you will be safe, maybe this is a chance for God to give you a chance to play for a few more days.
He had to go to work during the day, and in order to prevent me from being bored, he asked Benfang to chat with me more. In the evening, after work, the three of us played cards together to pass the time.
I can only wait patiently. I informed the students in Shenzhen of the situation, and he had no choice but to deal with business in **.
One day, I was really bored, so I went to the back mountain with Benfang to dig winter bamboo shoots. She skillfully peeled through the snow, and with a few hoes, she dug up large bamboo shoots.
Ben Fang has a quiet personality, I was originally embarrassed to ask her about her personal affairs, but curiosity made me speak: "Sister Ben Fang, you are not young in the countryside, why haven't you married yet?"It's just a casual question, and it's okay if you don't want to answer. ”
Benfang was silent for a moment and spoke: "When Liang was a soldier, my parents were sick and in poor health, and they were unable to do farm work, and I have been taking care of them at home. Although someone proposed marriage for me, I politely declined. After Honra was discharged from the army, his parents fell ill and owed a large amount of debt, and he took care of the housework alone, and the work was very hard. I want to help him for two years, and then think about their own affairs when they are well, and let it be. ”
I sincerely admire this gentle and kind peasant girl, who takes care of her family wholeheartedly, but neglects herself.
After digging for more than an hour, we returned home with a basket of winter bamboo shoots.
On that cold mountain night, the table of fried bacon with winter bamboo shoots cooked by Ben Fang was full of fragrant dishes with good color and flavor. Her cooking skills are amazing, and it's really admirable.
After dinner, the three of us played cards for a while, but due to the cold weather, it was quickly over.
At night, Ben Liang and I were lying on the quilt and chatting, and I mentioned Ben Fang's matter, and Ben Liang looked helpless. He confessed that this family had caused his sister to be somewhat entangled and sorry for her. He has always encouraged his sister to find her own happiness, but her sister always finds excuses to shirk, in fact, she can't let go of him and her parents.
When asked if Benliang had a sweetheart, he revealed that he once had a partner, but because his sister was not married, he could not consider starting a family.
As for my personal problems, I said that I am not in a hurry to find a partner, and I plan to work my career first and earn more money. However, it has been more than a month since the heavy snow closed the mountain, and it has not yet been opened to traffic. My mood gradually calmed down, the Spring Festival is approaching, it seems that I am going to spend the New Year at He Benliang's house, and I can't help but feel a little unhappy.
A few days before the Spring Festival, He Benliang was busy with village affairs and didn't have much time. So, Ben Fang and I went to the market to buy New Year's goods. Having lived in their house for so long, I knew exactly what to do.
When buying New Year's goods, I took the initiative to pay for it, but was stopped by Ben Fang. In the midst of our tugging, the grocery store owner smiled and said to Benfang, "This is your object, right?"If there's anything to fight about, let you pay for it. ”
Ben Fang's face was flushed, and he explained that I was just his brother's comrade-in-arms, and I had just come here to play for a while. I felt a little embarrassed, but in the end it was up to me to pay the bills.
I also bought a set of clothes for Benfang's parents, and although I wanted to buy it for her, she resolutely refused, and I didn't force it.
We spent a happy and peaceful Spring Festival at He Benliang's house, and we got along well like a family.
During this time together, my friendship with He Benliang became deeper, and even I had a special affection for Benfang. I was deeply touched by her gentleness, kindness, and understanding.
One day, I went to the vegetable garden with Ben Fang, and I joked: "I won't go back to Shenzhen, I will live here with you, what do you think?"”
She replied with a smile: "Yes, I'm just afraid that you are used to staying in a prosperous place and can't adapt to the simplicity of our place." ”
This is also a real question, and I need to think about what kind of life I want to pursue
Finally, the news of the opening came, but I was not as happy as I expected, and I had a trace of reluctance.
Benfang was busy with farm work in the fields, and I walked over and talked to her for a long time. I plucked up the courage to confess to her and tell her that I had thought it through. Compared with the so-called life plan before, I feel that the happiness that I can grasp is more important. Benfang looked a little shy, but she wasn't surprised. Maybe in her opinion, in this short time together, I am a reliable person.
When I told Benliang that I wasn't going back to Shenzhen, he was a little surprised, and when he learned that I was on good terms with his sister, he laughed out loud.
In the end, I didn't break my promise, and I returned to Shenzhen with Benfang. I feel that my income in Shenzhen is more helpful to the family, and every once in a while, we can go back and visit them. Ben Liang also married his girlfriend as he wished, and the family was happier.
This fate with He Benliang and Benfang developed from the love of fellow villagers to the friendship of comrades-in-arms, and finally evolved into family affection. Life is full of serendipity and drama.