In that distant ancient village, there is an alley paved with bluestone slabs. The alley is not wide, but it is enough to carry the stories that have been passed down to this day. Among them, the most talked about is the "four happy events" experienced by Li Laohan, an elder in the village.
The first joy, a long drought is a rainstorm. That summer, the sky seemed to be evaporated by the heat, and the crops in the fields were thirsty for rain. Just when people were anxious, dark clouds gathered, thunder gradually rose, and finally ushered in the heavy rain that had not been seen for a long time. The rain moistened the parched land and the anxious hearts of the villagers. Li Laohan stood in the rain, looking up at the sky, his face full of innocent smiles like a child. This rain, for him, means hope and vitality.
The second joy is that you meet your old acquaintance in a foreign land. One spring day a few years later, Li Laohan and his family went to a neighboring village to catch the market. The market is crowded and lively. In front of a stall selling spices, he unexpectedly met his friend Wang Ermazi, whom he hadn't seen for many years. The two looked at each other and smiled, as if they had returned to the time when they were young and frivolous. They talked about the past happily, and the long-lost friendship was as mellow as aging.
The third joy, the candle night in the cave room. Li Laohan's only son, Li Da'an, is handsome and chic, and is the best in the village. In the autumn of that year, Li Da'an married Xiaofang, a virtuous village girl. On the night of the wedding, red candles were shining, gongs and drums were noisy, and the whole village was immersed in joy. Li Laohan looked at his son's happy appearance, and the joy in his heart was overflowing. He knows that this is a symbol of the continuation of the family, and it is also the greatest comfort in his old age.
The fourth joy, when the title of the gold list. Soon, Li Daan participated in the imperial examination and became famous in one fell swoop. When the news came, the whole village boiled and firecrackers rang out to celebrate the glorious moment of this talented man in the village. Li Laohan was so excited that he burst into tears, he knew that this was not only a recognition of his son's talent, but also the best reward for the hard work of the whole family.
As the years passed, the story of Li Laohan was passed down from generation to generation in the village. His four happy events have become a good story in people's mouths and inspired generations of people. Whenever night falls, the moonlight on the bluestone slab seems to tell that warm history, reminding the world that no matter how the times change, the four happy events in the world are still the most cherished warm times in life.
Today, the ancient village is still as quiet as ever, but the story of Li Laohan is like a long drought and a rain, nourishing the hearts of those who come after. In everyone's life, there may be their own "four happy events", which are like the cycle of the four seasons, constituting the most beautiful scenery in life. And we, as long as we are grateful and savor, can find our own happiness and joy in these warm years.