My family is on the outskirts of a small county in Sichuan, and my parents have two children, my brother and me.
My brother is four years older than me, and he has always been my guardian to my parents and me, and he has loved me since I was a child.
Because our family lives on the edge of the county and there is not much land in the village, my father went to work in a glass window factory in the county, and my mother grew some vegetables at home to subsidize the family.
The elder brother is very serious about studying, and although he was only admitted to an ordinary high school in the county, he still worked hard and became the class president.
He often brings his classmates home and has a few very close friends, one of whom is named Zeng Weibing, a tall boy with a very special name.
Zeng Weibing is tall, fair-skinned, always with a hint of melancholy, looks very literary and artistic, and is the type that girls like.
According to his brother, Zeng Weibing is a representative of the Chinese class in the class, is good at writing, and often publishes poems in the school magazine, and is a talented person.
Every time Zeng Weibing and his brother came home together, I would pay attention to him, find excuses to ask him for writing advice, and chat with him more.
My brother seemed to sense my thoughts and reminded me: "Little sister, don't think too much, Wei Bing is already interested in a girl in the class." ”
It turned out that the girl's name was Xiumei, she was the class flower in the class, her family was superior, her appearance was outstanding, and she and Zeng Weibing did seem to be a combination of talented and beautiful women.
The elder brother said that although Zeng Weibing and Xiumei have not yet confessed, the relationship between them is already obvious, and they are always inseparable every weekend when the classmates go out to play.
Although I was still a junior high school student, I had a feeling of jealousy and envy for Sumi in my heart, which was not very comfortable.
After graduating from high school, his brother was only admitted to a junior college, while Zeng Weibing was talented, but his results in the college entrance examination were not satisfactory and he failed to enter university.
I was very concerned about Zeng Weibing's recent situation, and often asked my brother for news, and later learned that Zeng Weibing actually went to the army to serve as a soldier, which was beyond my expectations.
My brother told me: "Zeng Weibing's family conditions are average, his father is a private teacher, his mother is a farmer at home, and a younger brother is in school. Faced with the burden of his family, Zeng Weibing had no choice but to become a soldier. ”
I said: "Being a soldier is also a way out, I believe Zeng Weibing must be very handsome in a military uniform." ”
Everyone has their own life trajectory, and my brother got a lawyer's license after graduating from junior college and went to work in a law firm in the city.
I chose the health school and became a **, working in the county's traditional Chinese medicine hospital.
One day, when my brother came home from work, he was carrying a few bags of braised vegetables, and as soon as he entered the door, he shouted to me, "Honghong, look who I have brought!" Grab a few plates, we're going to have a few drinks and chat with friends! ”
I looked up and saw a tall, thin young man standing in the doorway.
His eyes still have a touch of melancholy, ** tanned a lot, but it shows the masculinity of a man even more.
Zeng Weibing? I hadn't seen him for a few years, but I recognized him at a glance.
I listened quietly to the conversation between my brother and Zeng Weibing.
Zeng Weibing wanted to develop well after joining the army, but he was unlucky and did not get promoted in four years.
However, his father suffered from lung cancer and was dying, and as the eldest son, Zeng Weibing could not sit idly by.
He returned home from the army and took his father to the provincial hospital for treatment. Faced with huge medical bills, he threw everything he had, even borrowing from relatives.
After the operation, Zeng Weibing worked hard as a stucco worker in a renovation company in order to repay his debts.
His father underwent surgery, but a year later he became ill** and left this world, leaving their family behind. Zeng Weibing's sense of responsibility has not weakened, his younger brother is still in his second year, and the tuition and living expenses all fall on him alone.
Zeng Weibing worked desperately overtime and worked hard in the renovation team, and in the past two years, he finally paid off all his debts. His younger brother also successfully completed his university studies and started his internship.
Listening to Zeng Weibing's hard experience over the years, I can't help but feel sorry for him. I never imagined that this person, who was so good in my eyes, would encounter so many difficulties. I couldn't help but ask him curiously, "Brother Bing, didn't your girlfriend reach out and help you?" ”
Zeng Weibing smiled indifferently: "I have a girlfriend?" ”
I was surprised and said, "Didn't you have a very good girlfriend in high school?" ”
Zeng Weibing shook his head: "It was just a joke in school, we didn't have a relationship at all." After graduating from high school, she fell in love with a ** child in the school. I think she's married now, and I've stopped contacting her a long time ago. ”
I suddenly breathed a sigh of relief in my heart, comforted Zeng Weibing and said: "Brother Bing, life is full of ups and downs, but as long as you can endure hardships, you will always usher in a sweet harvest." Trust me, there's always a girl who genuinely likes you coming up. ”
My brother echoed and said, "Yes, Weibing, you have unlimited potential. My ability is far inferior to you, you are now engaged in the decoration industry, why not use your talent and turn to the field of design? ”
Zeng Weibing thought for a moment and said, "I also thought about it. Since you have chosen the decoration industry, you must take it as your own career and strive to become the elite of the industry. In the future, I hope to make breakthroughs. ”
My brother encouraged him: "Wei Bing, we studied together, and I know your abilities very well. And you've been trained in the army, so you have more perseverance than me. ”
I only graduated from a junior college with a low academic background, but through unremitting efforts and self-study, I finally obtained a lawyer's license. I'm sure you, too, can succeed. ”
My brother and his old classmates enthusiastically inspired Zeng Weibing, and I felt full of joy. Looking at Zeng Weibing, I seemed to see Zeng Weibing who was full of talent and love of knowledge a few years ago, and I couldn't help but feel encouraged by him.
I said, "Brother Bing, I believe you will succeed." ”
Since then, my brother has often invited Zeng Weibing to his home for dinner. I also went to the bookstore, found a lot of books on decoration, and gave them to Zeng Weibing, hoping that he could learn more knowledge from them and help him develop.
Zeng Weibing gratefully expressed his gratitude to me: "Thank you, Honghong, not only did you make a special trip to buy books for me, but you also paid no fees. ”
I turned my head and glared at him, "Do you still consider me a friend?" ”
Zeng Weibing stopped what he was doing, and his face flushed: "You are my friend's sister, and of course your friend." ”
When the oranges were ripe, Zeng Weibing invited my brother to his house to pick oranges and climb the mountain.
I immediately said to Zeng Weibing unceremoniously: "Brother Bing, I also want to go to your house to climb the mountain together." ”
My brother scolded me with a smile: "You are really not ashamed, you always follow the boys everywhere." ”
I've always wondered what Zeng Weibing's hometown is like. He usually lives in a rented apartment in the city, and only occasionally returns to his hometown.
The mountain road has been paved with cement, but there is no bus traffic. We went up the mountain in a van borrowed by Zeng Weibing that day.
The mountain road was steep, and I sat in the car with my heart shaking.
I whispered to my brother and Zeng Weibing: "I'm never coming again, please let me get off the bus, I'd rather walk up the mountain." ”
Zeng Weibing said with a smile: "Honghong, you have to believe in my driving skills, I often drive up the mountain." ”
I closed my eyes and didn't dare look at the sides of the mountain road. Finally, we arrived at Zeng Weibing's home.
When Zeng Weibing parked the car, a simple woman came out of the house and saw us with a smile on her face.
Mom, this is my high school classmate and his sister, and I told you that they were my best friends. Zeng Weibing introduced.
Zeng's mother hurriedly welcomed us into the house, although Zeng Weibing's house was a red brick house, it was very clean.
Zeng Weibing took out a few bamboo chairs and a small wooden table from the hall, and we sat in the courtyard to enjoy the sun and drink tea.
There are several orange trees, orange trees, and grapefruit trees in the yard, and Great-Mama is picking red oranges, golden oranges, and big ones, and we are eating happily in the yard.
At lunchtime, I walked into the kitchen and saw my great-mother cutting bacon and sausages, and the blackened bacon and sausages hanging on the wood stove, which made my mouth water.
My great-mother handed me a freshly cut sausage, which I swallowed without hesitation, exclaiming, "This is the taste of my mother." ”
The elder brother teased: "You like it so much, it's better to stay and become a member of the Zeng family." ”
I smiled and agreed, "Okay, Mother Zeng, you can accept my daughter." ”
Zeng's mother smiled: "Of course you can, but if you can be my daughter-in-law, I am more willing!" ”
My face flushed, and I sneaked a glance at Zeng Weibing, and found that he was also looking at me, which made me even more shy.
When I went down the mountain, I sat next to Zeng Weibing, but my heart was no longer uneasy, because with him by my side, I felt steady and satisfied.
After that, I started to give Zeng Weibing small gifts occasionally, sometimes a hand-knitted sweater or scarf, and even a branded watch.
However, Zeng Weibing always declined my gifts, which made me feel very frustrated, and I felt that I lacked charm to attract his attention.
Until my brother's wedding, Zeng Weibing was drunk, and I helped him back to his room to rest.
Seeing him sleeping soundly, my heart was full of distress, and in order to make him comfortable, I covered him with a quilt.
Just as I was about to leave, he suddenly grabbed my hand and muttered something that touched my heart.
I was moved to tears by his words, and it turned out that he cared so much about me that I decided to make him accept my heart.
I stayed firm by his side until he sobered up.
He looked at me and said gratefully, "Thank you for always being here to take care of me." ”
I pointed to him and held my hand, and said solemnly: "Zeng Weibing, what you said, be responsible. ”
His face turned red, and he quickly apologized: "I will, Honghong." ”
I said to him, "You have to remember the agreement between us." ”
He nodded shyly and promised, "I will, Honghong." ”
Our hearts finally understand each other, and I will accompany him forever on the road ahead.
I held his hand and said in a firm tone: "Zeng Weibing, when you come back, I heard the news that you don't have a girlfriend, and I made up my mind." Whether you are rich or poor, I am willing to walk with you for the rest of my life. ”
Under my bold confession, Zeng Weibing finally accepted me, and we formalized our relationship.
My brother and Zeng Weibing are good friends, and he naturally supports us to be together. Although my parents were a little hesitant, thinking that Zeng Weibing was just a veteran and his family was poor, they also agreed to our relationship at my insistence.
Zeng Weibing has worked in the decoration company for many years, and his work is serious and responsible, and his cultural level is not low. Therefore, later the boss of the company promoted him to be a manager, he was responsible for leading the workers, contracting renovation projects, and his income gradually increased.
When we got married, we decided to buy a house in the city. Although the down payment was not enough, my brother and sister-in-law lent us 80,000 yuan. Eventually, we had our own home in the city.
When I gave birth to my son, my mother-in-law also came to help take care of the child. Since then, she has lived with us and has been accompanying her grandson ever since.
More than 20 years have passed, my husband Zeng Weibing, who was handsome and chic when he was young, now has a double chin, a bulging abdomen, and a weight increase of 60 pounds compared to before.
I couldn't help but complain, "I was really blind at the beginning, if I had known that you would become like this, I would not have married you!" ”
He said dissatisfiedly: "You almost forced me to get married, I don't think you were sincere at that time. And I also had to go out to socialize to support my family, so I gained weight. If we don't have these, where will we get cars, houses, and how can we afford our children to go to school? ”
I still complained: "I was married to a sunny and handsome soldier, but now you have become a greasy uncle, I am really disappointed!" Return, I want to return! ”
Zeng Weibing said with a smile: "At the beginning, you swore that no matter whether I am poor or rich, you will be by my side and never regret it." It's too late to return the item. ”
Alas, although this man has embarked on the road to riches, he has lost the handsome temperament of his youth, his hair has become less, and his belly has become larger, which is really disappointing to me!
Guys, do you think I can still return it?