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Aunt Li is 61 years old and lives alone. Her son, Li Ming, has been working abroad for many years and only returns home once a year. Aunt Li lives in an old community, and spends her time growing vegetables and flowers. Her neighbors in the community cared about her and often invited her to various activities, but she always seemed preoccupied.
"Aunt Li, come to our square dance team, everyone misses you very much!" Sister Wang invited with a smile.
"Oh, Sister Wang, my waist is not good, let's forget it." Aunt Li smiled reluctantly and declined the invitation.
"Is Xiao Li coming back this year?" Aunt Zhang, a neighbor, asked with concern.
"He's busy with work, so he'll probably be back at the end of the year." Aunt Li replied, with a hint of helplessness in her eyes.
Last month, Aunt Li suddenly decided to spend 100,000 yuan to buy a cemetery. This decision caused quite a stir in the community. Neighbors were talking about whether she had a physical problem, and even wondered if she had been deceived by some criminal.
"I heard that Aunt Li spent 100,000 yuan to buy a cemetery, is this true?" Xiao Liu downstairs asked with a shocked face.
"yes, I saw her go with the agent yesterday. Hey, do you think she's sick? Sister Wang lowered her voice.
"No, I don't think there's anything wrong with her." Aunt Zhang frowned, obviously not believing it.
In the face of everyone's doubts, Aunt Li just smiled faintly and did not explain too much. Every morning, Aunt Li still goes to the community garden on time to water and fertilize, but her back looks more lonely.
One morning, Aunt Zhang finally couldn't help it, and while Aunt Li was sorting out the flowers and plants in the garden, she walked over.
"Aunt Li, are you feeling okay lately?" Aunt Zhang pretended to ask easily.
"It's okay, it's okay." Aunt Li smiled.
"I heard that you bought a cemetery, why did you suddenly think of this?" Aunt Zhang asked tentatively.
Aunt Li stopped what she was doing, was silent for a moment, and then sighed softly, "Aunt Zhang, I'm also old at this age, and I always think that one day in the future, I will suddenly leave, and I haven't arranged anything and caused trouble to the child." ”
Aunt Zhang was stunned, "But, aren't you in good health?" ”
"The body is good, but who knows which will come first tomorrow or the accident?" Aunt Li smiled bitterly, "I don't want to wait until the day I leave, I didn't have anything ready, and let Xiao Ming be busy." ”
Aunt Zhang listened and nodded, "What you say makes sense." However, you also have to take care of your health, and if you need any help, just say it. ”
"Thank you, Aunt Zhang. In fact, I just want to have peace of mind. Aunt Li said gratefully.
Since then, Aunt Li has continued to live a peaceful life every day, but the relationship between her and Aunt Zhang has become closer. Every time she met, Aunt Zhang would tell her to pay more attention to her body and not worry too much.
However, Aunt Li's decision still caused a lot of discussion in the community. From time to time, people speculated if she had other hidden secrets, and Aunt Li just went on with her life and didn't say anything more. In this quiet community, with Aunt Li's secret, there is a trace of uneasiness hidden under the calm surface.
2. The neighbor Aunt Zhang and Aunt Li have the best relationship and decide to find out. One evening, Aunt Zhang specially invited Aunt Li to her house for dinner.
"Aunt Li, today I made your favorite braised pork, hurry up and try it." Aunt Zhang said enthusiastically.
"Oh, Aunt Zhang, you're too polite." Aunt Li was a little embarrassed, but she still agreed to the invitation.
The two chatted about the past at the dinner table. Aunt Li talked about her struggles when she was young and the hard life after her husband's death.
"At that time, Lao Li and I had just gotten married, and life was tight. Later, he became seriously ill, and I carried everything by myself, which was really bitter. Aunt Li said with emotion.
"Yes, I remember that you almost sold your home in order to treat Lao Li at that time." Aunt Zhang nodded, her eyes full of sympathy.
"Yes, then Lao Li left, Xiao Ming is still young, I grew up with him alone, it's not easy." Aunt Li sighed.
"However, Xiao Ming is also promising now, and working abroad is very promising." Aunt Zhang comforted.
"Well, Xiao Ming is quite competitive, but he is busy with work and doesn't have much time to spend with me." Aunt Li said, with a hint of loneliness in her voice.
"He's only coming back once a year, right?" Aunt Zhang asked.
"Yes, I come back once a year, and I don't want him to come back because of my business and delay his work." Aunt Li nodded.
Aunt Zhang took the opportunity to ask about the cemetery. "Aunt Li, I heard that you recently bought a cemetery, why did you suddenly think of this?"
Aunt Li finally confessed that she felt that she was old, and she was afraid that she would die suddenly one day in the future, and she would bring trouble to her son by not arranging the funeral.
"Aunt Zhang, I'm also old at this age, and I always think that one day in the future, I will suddenly leave, and I haven't arranged anything well, causing trouble for the child." Aunt Li said, her eyes glistening with tears.
"But, aren't you in good health?" Aunt Zhang was a little puzzled.
"The body is good, but who knows which will come first, tomorrow or the accident? I don't want to wait until the day I leave, I didn't have anything ready, and let Xiao Ming be busy. Aunt Li smiled bitterly.
"You have a point. However, why didn't you discuss the matter of buying a cemetery with Xiao Ming? Aunt Zhang asked.
"I'm afraid he's worried, and besides, he's so busy, and I don't want to mess with him." Aunt Li replied.
"Also, your mind is really delicate. But you also have to take care of your health, if you need any help, just say it. Aunt Zhang patted Aunt Li's hand and comforted.
"Thank you, Aunt Zhang. In fact, I just want to have peace of mind. Aunt Li said gratefully.
The two chatted for a long time, and the stone in Aunt Li's heart finally fell to the ground. She understands that she is not alone, and that she has the care and companionship of her neighbors. Despite the many uncertainties in her life, she still believes that with love in her heart, everything will be better.
3. Aunt Li's son, Li Ming, heard about his mother's purchase of the cemetery and immediately rushed back from abroad. He felt guilty that he had failed to fulfill his filial piety. One day, Li Ming returned to his mother's house, and when Aunt Li saw him, she asked in surprise, "Xiao Ming, why did you come back suddenly?" ”
"Mom, I heard that you bought a cemetery, why didn't you tell me?" Li Ming's face was full of worry and guilt.
"Am I not afraid that you will be worried?" Aunt Li sighed softly, "Besides, you're so busy with work, I don't want to delay you." ”
"Mom, I'm sorry for you, you've been at home alone all these years, I'm so unfilial." With tears in his eyes, Li Ming held his mother's hand tightly.
"Silly boy, isn't it okay mom? I'm just arranging this in advance so as not to cause you any trouble. Aunt Li said softly.
"Mom, I will accompany you more in the future, I have decided to find a job in China and stay with you for a long time." Li Ming said firmly.
"Really? Xiao Ming, are you talking about it? Aunt Li couldn't believe her ears.
"Really, Mom, I've already handed over my resignation letter, and I'm going to find a job here to accompany you." Li Ming said.
Aunt Li was moved to tears, "Okay, okay, as long as you are by your mother's side, your mother will be at ease." ”
The two decided to go to the cemetery together. Li Ming drove Aunt Li to the cemetery, the mother and son stood in that quiet place, Aunt Li pointed to the tomb and said, "Xiao Ming, look, the scenery here is good, I think it's very good." ”
"Mom, don't worry about these things, I will accompany you more in the future, you won't need to be here so soon." Li Ming put his arm around his mother's shoulders and comforted.
"Well, with you, Mom is relieved." Aunt Li looked up at the sky, her eyes full of hope for the future.
After returning home, Li Ming began to be busy looking for a job. His professionalism and competence quickly led him to find a suitable position in a foreign company, not only in good working conditions, but also close to home. Every day, he can go home on time to accompany his mother to dinner, take her out for a walk, and his life becomes warm and fulfilling.
One night, the mother and son were sitting in the living room, and Aunt Li smiled and said, "Xiao Ming, since you came back, I feel that life has been much better and my mood has been relaxed." ”
"Mom, I used to be always busy with work and neglected you, and I will definitely accompany you more in the future." Li Ming held his mother's hand and said firmly.
"With your words, my mother will be content." Aunt Li smiled.
That night, the mother and son talked a lot, from interesting stories from childhood to future plans, and the home was full of laughter and warmth. Aunt Li finally let go of the stone in her heart, and she knew that her most important task had been completed, that is, to let her son Li Ming return to her and live a peaceful and happy life.
Since then, Li Ming has been full of love and care every day with his mother. They plant flowers together, cook together, walk together, and every detail of life becomes so warm and precious. In Aunt Li's heart, there was finally no loneliness and anxiety, replaced by infinite longing and satisfaction for the future.
The mother and son stood on the balcony, watching the sunset slowly set, Aunt Li sighed with emotion: "Xiao Ming, it's good to have you with you in life." ”
"Mom, with you, my life is complete." Li Ming responded with a smile.
The afterglow of the setting sun shines on them, reflecting a warm picture. Aunt Li and Li Ming supported each other, lamented the impermanence of life, and at the same time cherished every day even more.