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Time flew by, and before I knew it, I had spent quite some time with Li Jianguo. The once cold and distant man seemed to have transformed into someone else entirely. He no longer ignored me; instead, he often took the initiative to help with household chores. Sometimes, when he saw me bustling about, he would frown and say, "Take it easy, don’t wear yourself out."
One morning, while I was hanging clothes in the yard, Li Jianguo suddenly approached from behind and handed me a warm cup of brown sugar water. I was taken aback for a moment. As I took the cup, his fingers brushed against mine inadvertently, and in that instant, I felt something inside me quietly melt away.
"Drink some brown sugar water; it's good for your health," he said softly, his gaze flickering with a barely noticeable concern.
I took a sip, the sweetness blooming on my tongue, but my heart felt even sweeter than the brown sugar water. "Thank you, Jianguo," I replied softly, a smile unconsciously spreading across my face.
The children also noticed the change between us. One day, Xiaofang tugged at my hand and innocently asked, "Mommy, have you and Daddy made up?" I patted her little head and smiled without answering. Dabao then mischievously chimed in, "Daddy has been secretly watching Mommy a lot lately!" His words made Li Jianguo's face flush with embarrassment as he pretended to be angry and chased Dabao around the yard.
Watching them frolic together filled my heart with warmth. This home finally had a sense of liveliness.
I decided to make some new clothes for the children. While Li Jianguo took them to work in the fields, I quietly measured their sizes. That night, after they had fallen asleep, I sat under the kerosene lamp and sewed each piece carefully.
Finally, on a sunny day, I presented the new clothes to the children. Watching them joyfully put on their new outfits and chase each other around in the yard filled me with satisfaction. Xiaofang wore a pink dress and hopped excitedly to the village entrance to show off her new clothes to everyone passing by.
Li Jianguo stood nearby, silently observing everything. When our eyes met, I saw gratitude and tenderness in his gaze. In that moment, I suddenly realized that my feelings for this man had quietly changed.
Li Jianguo was an honest and kind person; although sometimes stubborn to the point of frustration, his sense of responsibility towards our family was undeniable. He worked hard and diligently for this household. I began to think that perhaps he truly was a man worthy of lifelong commitment.
Once this thought took root in my mind, it grew like tender sprouts in springtime. I started paying attention to Li Jianguo's preferences and made delicious meals for him every day in various ways. I remember one time when I cooked his favorite Braised Pork; he savored it eagerly and even offered me a piece. At that moment, my heart skipped a beat.
In the evenings, after the children had gone to bed, Li Jianguo and I often sat outside chatting. He would share amusing stories from his time in the army—worlds I had never encountered before—while I would tell him about interesting happenings in modern society. Watching his expressions shift from surprise to confusion made me unable to hold back my laughter.
One evening, as we were chatting happily, a light rain suddenly began to fall. Without a word, Li Jianguo took off his coat and draped it over me, while he himself braved the rain to tidy up the things in the yard. Watching his figure drenched by the rain stirred something deep within me.
The distance between us had unknowingly grown closer. Sometimes, our hands would accidentally brush against each other, sending a jolt of electricity through me that made my heart race. I began to look forward to every dawn, as it meant I could see him again; I started to cherish every dusk because it was our time alone together.
I found myself increasingly reliant on Li Jianguo's presence. His smile and a few caring words could bring me an unprecedented sense of comfort and joy. I began to dream of a future living with him, imagining how we could build a better home together.
Looking back, I realized that not only had I changed my own fate, but I had also transformed the fate of this family. Coming from a strange time and place, I had thought I would grow old in loneliness, yet unexpectedly found genuine affection.
I believe that as long as we love each other sincerely, we can overcome all difficulties. Whether it be the barriers of time or the hardships of life, we can face them together and triumph.
As I looked at the sleeping children and thought of the man quietly giving so much in the yard, my heart was filled with happiness and anticipation. I softly whispered to myself, "Li Jianguo, I think I've fallen for you."
That night, the moonlight poured down like water, gently illuminating our little yard. Standing by the window and watching that busy figure outside, I couldn't help but smile. I knew our story was just beginning, and there was still a long road ahead for us to walk together. But I was already eager to create a happy life that belonged to us.
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