My name is Liu Ming, and I'm going to tell you a story about me and my wife, Xiaoling. We were at the same table in junior high school, and she was a hardworking and kind girl, but her family was very poor and often had to sell pickles to make ends meet. I admire her strength and optimism, and I love her pickles.
Unfortunately, after graduating from junior high school, I lost contact with her because my family moved. It wasn't until 14 years later, when I saw her stall at the market, that I found her again. Unexpectedly, after some twists and turns, she finally became my wife.
By that time, I was already in college and in the workforce. I work as a manager in a large company and have a stable job with a high income. However, I always felt that there was something missing in life, and that was love. I've been in a relationship a few times, but nothing came to fruition. I don't think there is a girl who can make my heart move, like Xiaoling back then.
One day, I was passing by a market after work and suddenly saw a stall selling pickles. The stall owner was a middle-aged woman who looked a little haggard and tired. However, when I took a closer look, I found that she turned out to be Xiaoling! She's grown up and changed, but she's still the same familiar look.
I walked over to say hello, and she didn't recognize me at first. When I told her my name, she called out in surprise. We greeted each other and exchanged a few words, and she told me that she didn't continue her studies after graduating from junior high school and stayed in her hometown to help her parents in business.
Later, she married and had children, but unfortunately suffered betrayal and abandonment by her husband. In order to support her daughter and take care of her parents, she had to sell pickles to make ends meet.
When I heard what happened to her, my heart was saddened. I don't think she deserves such a fate, she deserves a better life. So, I decided to help her and get her to change the situation.
However, not everything will work out the way I want it to. Although Xiaoling thanked me for my kindness, she was reluctant to accept my help. She said she was used to it and didn't want to owe someone a favor. She said she didn't need sympathy and handouts, she just needed to work her own.
I feel very helpless and aggrieved. I didn't help her out of compassion or charity, but out of sincerity and concern. I want her to know that there are still people in this world who care about her, and there are people who love her in this world.
We had a lot of misunderstandings and disputes in getting along. Sometimes, I would buy her some clothes and food, but she would refuse or return them. Sometimes, when I would introduce her to some job opportunities, she would politely decline or dismiss. Sometimes, I would bring her flowers and gifts, but she would get angry or cry.
I was confused, I didn't understand why she always did this to me. All I want is to make her happy, to make her happy. Is there something wrong with that?
Later, I realized that I was wrong. I was wrong for not really understanding her mood and thoughts, but just changing her life in my own way. I made the mistake of not respecting her choices and wishes, but only forcibly imposing my values and standards on her. My mistake was that I didn't listen to her voice and feelings, but just blindly persuaded and persuaded.
I began to reflect on my approach and began to try to approach her in a new way. I no longer buy her things or give her gifts, but talk to her or go for a walk. I no longer give her job introductions or advice, but help her with some chores or difficulties. I no longer give her sweet words or confessions, but use actions to prove my sincerity and persistence.
Gradually, the distance between us shortened, and the estrangement between us disappeared. We began to understand each other's past and present and began to care about each other's thoughts and feelings. We began to trust each other's motivations and purposes, and began to support each other's dreams and efforts.
After a long time together, we finally broke each other's hearts and became good friends who supported each other. We also found love for each other and became interdependent lovers.
Together, we started a small business that combined Xiaoling's pickle-making skills with my innovative ideas to create a unique brand. We have made use of the internet and logistics to sell our pickles all over the country, and they have been widely praised and welcomed. We have not only created wealth and reputation for ourselves, but also brought development and hope to our hometown.
Now, we are married and have a lovely son. We live in a comfortable and welcoming house and live a happy and fulfilling life every day. We often return to our hometown to visit our parents and daughters, and to help the poor. We feel like we have the perfect life and don't have any regrets.
Looking back, I feel like I made a very good and courageous decision. If I hadn't gone to the market to buy pickles, I might have missed meeting Xiaoling as a perfect partner and missing out on a beautiful love.
Therefore, I want to tell you a truth: fate is not only around you, but also in your heart. In the process of finding love, through understanding, support, and working together, a bright future can be created.