During the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, in a corner of the south of the Yangtze River, there was a quiet town where there was a blacksmith named Li Laohan, whose name was thunderous in the neighborhood, not only because of his exquisite ironwork, but also because his life story was full of legends.
Li Laohan was over half a hundred years old, and his wife died early, leaving him with two sons with very different personalities and a lonely heart. The eldest son, Li Dabao, is as hot as fire, good at drinking and happy to know his fate;The youngest son, Li Xiaobao, is delicate, steady and restrained.
Although Li Laohan's blacksmith shop is not spacious, every piece of ironware that comes out of the oven shines with the wisdom and sweat of the craftsman, so the business is prosperous, and the family is also a well-off family.
One day, Li Laohan walked on the stone road where the dew had not yet dried up, strolling through the lively market. His eyes were suddenly drawn to a young woman, who was Hua Niang, a widow with a faint sadness. Her beauty is not ostentatious, like a clear spring in a mountain stream, flowing quietly, gentle and subtle, so that Li Laohan's long-standing heart was quietly loosened.
Soon, Li Laohan decided to marry Hua Niang, and the news spread in the town, but Li Laohan was unmoved, he just wanted to give his two sons a complete home.
With a good business ingenuity, Hua Niang married into Li Laohan's family.
She cleans and cleans the humble stove, and every meal is like a carefully carved work of art, which not only nourishes the stomachs of her family, but also warms their hearts. When Li Laohan saw all this, his eyes flashed with unprecedented brilliance.
In the blacksmith shop, Hua Niang not only helped Li Laohan polish ironware, but also used her keen business acumen to bring new customers to the shop. Her smile is like the warm sunshine of spring, attracting passers-by and warming those who need ironware.
However, Li Dabao hides a shadow of dissatisfaction in his heart. He watched his stepmother stand side by side with his father, and an indescribable emotion welled up in his heart.
As a result, Li Dabao began to find solace in the wine shop, trying to escape the increasingly clear reality.
In the east room of the Li family, under a dim oil lamp, Li Dabao's figure was elongated, his eyes were empty, and the wine in the wine glass in his hand rippled in the swaying.
In his heart, the arrival of his stepmother Hua Niang was like a sudden storm, breaking the quiet lake in his heart.
Why did her father include her in the family so easily?He asked himself, his heart full of confusion and anger. Every time the flower girl's gentle smile turned into a sarcastic ridicule in his eyes.
Hua Niang's every move is like challenging Li Dabao's authority.
One day, Li Dabao, who was full of alcohol, broke into the warehouse where Hua Niang was tidying up, with a drunken voice and a tone full of provocation:
Do you really think that you can take my mother's place?”
Hua Niang stopped what she was doing, her eyes were calm and firm, as if she could see through the struggle in Li Dabao's heart.
She didn't answer directly, but said softly: "Dabao, I can understand the pain in your heart. But this family needs love, not hatred. ”
Li Dabao's anger was ignited by this sentence, and he slammed the wine glass to the ground, and the fragments were scattered.
You know what?”
He roared, his voice echoing through the empty storeroom, his heart full of attachment to the past, dissatisfaction with the present, and confusion about the future.
Hua Niang didn't flinch, slowly walked in front of Li Dabao, and said softly
Home is our common harbor. Your pain is also my pain. Together, let's make this home a better place. ”
In the west wing of the Li family, Li Xiaobao's figure is like the rising sun, diligent and meticulous, and his eyes reveal a deep respect for his stepmother Hua Niang. Hands are busy by the kitchen stove, while Hua Niang is guiding on the side, and the figures of the two are intertwined into a warm and harmonious picture in the morning light, as if it is a flowing morning song.
Li Xiaobao has an almost adoring attitude towards the arrival of the flower girl.
In Li Xiaobao's heart, the flower girl is like the first peach blossom to bloom in spring, bringing new hope and vitality to this family.
Whenever Hua Niang was busy in the blacksmith shop, Li Xiaobao always silently helped on the side, carefully placing the ironware neatly, or handing over the tools when Hua Niang needed it.
Hua Niang always smiled at Li Xiaobao's help, knowing that this child has a deep attachment to the family in her heart.
She whispered, "Xiaobao, you are really a sensible child. ”
Li Xiaobao raised his head, his eyes flashed, and replied: "Mother, you are the pillar of this family, I just do my best." ”
One afternoon, while Hua Niang was drying her clothes in the courtyard, Li Xiaobao held a bamboo pole to help her hang her clothes higher.
Hua Niang stopped what she was doing, turned her head to look at Li Xiaobao, and said:
Xiaobao, you know what?You are like this bamboo pole, although young, but strong enough to support this family. ”
Her eyes were full of encouragement and expectation for Li Xiaobao.
Li Xiaobao's face showed a shy smile, and a warm current surged in his heart, which was the feeling of being recognized and needed.
The relationship between Li Xiaobao and Hua Niang has become more and more harmonious. In this home, they found each other's place and the warmth of home.
In the courtyard of the Li family, the sound of the collision of the hammer and the anvil echoed in the air, and the warm sunlight sprinkled on the fiery red iron flowers, reflecting the satisfied smile on the face of Li Laohan.
His gaze passed through the busy blacksmith shop and fell on Hua Niang and Li Xiaobao, and their figures looked particularly harmonious under the reflection of the fire. A warm current surged in Li Laohan's heart, which was the cherishing of family harmony and the pride in the success of his career.
Li Laohan stood at the door of the blacksmith shop, looking at the land watered by sweat and hard work, and a thought rose in his heart:
It's time to make this home more prosperous. ”
He decided to expand the blacksmith shop and increase the number of people, so that this warmth could infect more people.
Hua Niang smiled and nodded, her eyes flashing with support for her husband's decision. Li Xiaobao jumped up excitedly, his heart was full of expectations for the future and love for his family.
Li Laohan began to prepare, personally selecting new apprentices, each of whom passed his strict assessment.
With the addition of new apprentices, the blacksmith shop becomes more lively. Li Laohan looked at those young faces, and his heart was full of hope.
This home, this blacksmith shop, is like a hammer in his hand, and with every blow, it makes them stronger.
At this moment, Li Dabao's figure became more and more lonely, and the shadow dragged long in the sunset, as if carrying the secrets of the entire town. He began to spread gossip about Hua Niang in teahouses, wine shops, and even street corners, and those words were like poisonous arrows that shot at the Li family's reputation.
Is she really worthy of our Li family? Li Dabao whispered in the crowd.
Li Dabao's eyes swept through the edge of the wine glass to those whispering faces, as if looking for resonance. His words spread like wildfire through the town.
Those casual conversations, which were originally just after-dinner conversations, gradually evolved into doubts about the reputation of the Li family.
Li Laohan stood at the door of the blacksmith shop, his eyes falling on the faces of those whispering through the flying sparks and busy figures.
His heart was clenched by an indescribable pain, as if it had been pierced by a sharp iron weapon. It was a sting of betrayal, a deep resentment of not being understood.
Dabao, do you really think it's the right thing to do? ”
Li Laohan's voice echoed in the blacksmith shop, his eyes were like torches, and he looked straight at Li Dabao.
Li Dabao avoided his father's gaze, and his heart was full of contradictions and struggles.
Father, me. I was just.
Li Dabao's words were fragmented, unable to explain his actions and unable to face his father's disappointment.
Li Laohan sighed deeply, this family needs not only the strength of iron, but also the communication and understanding of the heart. He decided to sit down with Li Dabao and have a good talk.
One night, the moonlight was like water, sprinkled on Li Dabao's gloomy face.
His steps faltered, and the flask in his hand was empty, but it was still clung to it, as if it were his only support. His eyes reflected the red fire in the blacksmith's shop, but his heart was cold.
Why can't this wine untie the knot in my heart? He muttered to himself, his voice echoing through the empty streets.
A passing guest, innocently became an outlet for his anger. The punch, like the anger in his heart, was fierce and uncontrollable.
The moment the guest fell to the ground, Li Dabao's world also collapsed.
The news spread quickly through the town like dust in the wind.
What started out as whispers has now turned into public accusations. The reputation of the Li family is like ashes blown away by the wind, and it is difficult to gather again.
Li Laohan stood in front of the door of the blacksmith shop, his eyes were not as gentle as before, only disappointment and anger remained.
Dabao, you are ruining our home! In his words, there was no reproach, only deep sorrow.
Li Dabao stood in front of his father, his body trembled slightly, and a trace of remorse flashed in his eyes. He tried to explain, but found that he had lost his words. He lowered his head, not daring to look directly into his father's gaze, which was a wordless confession of sin.
Let's go! Li Laohan's voice was resolute.
This family can no longer tolerate such behavior. "His decision is like an anvil in a blacksmith's shop, once it falls, it is difficult to take it back.
Li Dabao's heart swelled with an indescribable grief, so he had to silently pack his bags and leave home. His back looked particularly lonely in the moonlight, as if he were a child abandoned by the whole world.
The reputation of the Li family fell to the bottom because of Li Dabao's impulsive behavior.
And Li Laohan is full of disappointment in his son, and at the same time has worries about the future.
After Li Dabao was kicked out of his home, he was helpless, and finally realized his mistake, decided to reform himself, began to do odd jobs in other places, and gradually accumulated some savings.
A few years later, Li Dabao returned to his hometown with a repentant heart, apologized to his father and stepmother, and used his savings to help the Li family rebuild the blacksmith shop.
Li Laohan saw that his son sincerely repented and forgave him. The Li family was reunited again, and the blacksmith shop returned to its former prosperity.
Li Laohan sighed: "The ugliness of the family should not be publicized", the family and everything is prosperous, and only when the family is harmonious can the career be successful.
Li Dabao's return, like the return of a long-lost wanderer, brought new hope to the Li family.
In his eyes, there is no longer the confusion and anger of the past, only deep remorse and determination. With every movement he makes, he seems more stable and mature.
Li Laohan looked at his son, and his heart was full of emotion.
The home has weathered the storm, but has finally returned to the warm harbor.
He gently patted Li Dabao's shoulder, his eyes full of fatherly love and tolerance:
Dabao, when you come back, this home will be complete. ”
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