Written by Lu Xiaoxu.
When I was sixteen years old, I left the Qinba Mountains in southern Shaanxi Province, where I had been raised, and embarked on the path of joining the army. Four years later, I entered the military academy, ready to take on a new challenge with my family's expectations and my own dreams. On the eve of the Spring Festival, I returned to my hometown, ready to say goodbye to my relatives and embark on the journey again. On that day, the sky was covered with snow, and the world was unusually silent.
Xiao Li, my childhood friend, learned that I was about to leave and specially set up a money banquet for me at home. As we sat around the warm fire, the freshly brewed rice wine exuded a faint aroma, and the snow outside the window dyed the whole world white. We reminisce about the happy times of the past and talk about our visions and dreams for the future. Laughter and conversation mingle to create a warm and peaceful atmosphere.
According to the traditional customs of the hometown, money is a special way to send off. Xiao Li took out a carefully prepared red envelope, which contained his words of deep blessing and encouragement to me. He solemnly handed me the red envelope and said, "Brother, the journey has not been easy, and I hope you will go wider and wider on the road in the future." "I took the red envelope, felt the heavy emotions and expectations in it, and my heart swelled with gratitude.
At that moment, there was a rush of footsteps outside the door. It was Xiao Wang's grandfather, and he braved the heavy snow to come to my money banquet. He was carrying a pot of old home-brewed wine, saying that he was going to see me off. I was very surprised and touched by his arrival. On this cold winter night, this unexpected care warmed my heart like charcoal in the snow.
The four of us sat around the fire and tasted the mellow taste of old wine together. The aroma of the wine reverberates in the room with our laughter. We talked and laughed, sharing each other's growth experiences and prospects for the future. At this moment, I deeply felt the love and support of my relatives in my hometown, and I also strengthened my belief in moving forward.
Bai Juyi's "Ask Liu Nineteen" came to my mind: "Green ants make new wine, red clay small stove." If you want snow in the evening, can you drink a glass of nothing? "This poem is a fitting picture of our present moment. The snowflakes outside the window are poetic, and the fire in the house is dancing warmly. We toasted together, savoring this rare tranquility and warmth. The beauty of this moment will forever remain in my memory and become one of the most precious treasures in my life.
Qian Xing is not only a simple farewell banquet, but also a kind of emotional transmission and spiritual communication. Every red envelope and every blessing represents the deep love and trust of the people in my hometown. I am well aware that I have a heavy responsibility and a mission, and I must continue to work hard to repay their expectations. This responsibility and mission will become the driving force for me to move forward, motivate me to continue to pursue excellence on the road in the future, and achieve a more brilliant chapter in life!
As the night was tight and the snow was tight, the Qian Xing Banquet was also coming to an end. I stood up and expressed my heartfelt thanks to Xiao Li, Xiao Wang and his grandfather. I know that this parting means that I will embark on a new journey again to pursue higher goals and dreams. But I believe that no matter how far I go, the spirit of Qinba Mountain and the blessings of the people of my hometown will always accompany me and inspire me to keep moving forward!
Many years later, I still vividly remember that snowy night and that deep friendship and affection. Every time I think of that scene, my heart is filled with warmth and strength. It was one of the most precious memories of my youth and one of the most precious treasures of my life. I will always cherish this wonderful memory and let it become the brightest star in my life's journey, illuminating my way forward!