My name is Xiao Ming, and when I was in college, I was best friends with Xiao Hong. The two of us have been roommates since our freshman year, taking classes together, eating together, and going to the library together. At that time, we talked about everything, like sisters.
After graduating from university, we went to work in different cities. In the beginning, we also chatted regularly, sharing bits and pieces of life with each other. But gradually, Xiaohong's replies became slower and slower, and sometimes she didn't reply to messages for a day. I also tried to call her many times, but I was always told that she was busy and couldn't answer.
It wasn't until the day of the Chinese New Year reunion that I really understood why we were drifting apart.
It was a cold winter night, and Xiaohong and my college classmates and I were getting together in a lively restaurant. In the beginning, everyone was very happy, chatting about the past and laughing about their future plans. But I found that Xiaohong always avoided my gaze and avoided making eye contact with me. I was a little uneasy in my heart, but I was too embarrassed to ask her directly. Until everyone dispersed, leaving only the two of us, I couldn't help but ask: "Xiaohong, it seems that we haven't spoken to our hearts for a long time, do you have something to hide from me?" ”
Xiaohong was silent for a while, and then said softly, "Actually, I don't want you to worry. In the past few years, I have been working hard to make my family's life better through my own efforts. But over this period of time, I have found that I seem to be getting farther and farther away from my original self, and I am no longer the smiling, lively and cheerful little red. ”
When I heard her say this, I felt a sour feeling in my heart. I never thought that there was so much pressure and distress hidden behind Xiaohong. I grabbed her hand and said gently, "Don't be sad, you can tell me anything, we are best friends." ”
Xiaohong raised her head, her eyes shining with tears, and said, "I know, but I really feel that I have become a self that I don't know at all." I don't even know what to do. ”
Hearing her confide like this, I also fell silent. It turns out that the distance between us is not because we no longer care about each other, but because of many difficulties and troubles in life. Perhaps, everyone has their own bitterness and helplessness, but we are too accustomed to using a smile to hide our inner uneasiness.
I turned to the side, took Xiaohong's hand, and whispered in her ear, "Don't be afraid, I'm here." Let's face the difficulties of life together and work together, can you say? Xiaohong nodded, and the tears in her eyes slowly dissipated.
On that cold night, we found each other's hearts. Perhaps, friendship is not about whether they are in constant contact, but about the sincerity and trust between each other. Since then, Xiaohong and I have regained our distance, and we have confided in each other the grievances and joys in life, and faced the ups and downs of life together.
Perhaps, this is the real friendship, regardless of distance, without words, just the companionship and support of each other is enough to warm the heart. The Chinese New Year reunion made me understand the value of friendship, and also made me cherish the deep friendship with Xiaohong even more. In the days to come, no matter the wind or rain, we will hold hands and face the challenges of life bravely.