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After the flood receded, the village was left in disarray. Li Jianguo and I led the villagers in cleaning up and rebuilding our homes. During those days, we fought side by side, and our bond deepened without us even realizing it.
One evening, as I was tidying up in the yard, Li Jianguo suddenly approached me. He looked a bit nervous, holding a wildflower he must have picked from somewhere.
"Lin Xiaohui," he said softly, "I have something to tell you."
I paused my work and turned to look at him, feeling a sudden rush of anxiety.
Li Jianguo took a deep breath, his gaze intense as he looked at me. "This flood has taught me an important lesson—life is short, and we shouldn't take our happiness for granted. Lin Xiaohui, I love you. I want to marry you and start a new family together. Will you?"
His words left me momentarily speechless. We had known each other for so many years and had weathered countless storms together. At that moment, hearing his confession filled my heart with warmth.
"Jianguo," I replied softly, "I love you too. You have always been the person I trust the most. I want to spend the rest of my life with you."
A radiant smile broke across Li Jianguo's face as he carefully tucked the wildflower behind my ear and then embraced me tightly. In that moment, I felt an unprecedented sense of happiness and security.
When we shared the news with the children, they were all very supportive. Little Yu jumped up joyfully, grabbing my hand and saying, "Mom, I finally have a dad!" Dayong patted Li Jianguo on the shoulder with a grin, saying, "Welcome to our family, Uncle Li."
Seeing the children's reactions eased my anxious heart. We decided to hold a simple wedding without elaborate ceremonies, inviting only close friends and family from the village.
On the day of the wedding, the village was filled with a festive atmosphere. Though there were no luxurious venues or expensive dresses, both Li Jianguo and I felt immense happiness and gratitude in our hearts. We exchanged rings under the Big Huai Tree at the village entrance and made promises to be together for life.
The villagers prepared a modest banquet for us, raising their glasses in blessing as laughter filled the air. Looking at Li Jianguo's beaming smile, I knew this was the life I had always wanted.
The days after our marriage were simple yet sweet. I continued to leverage the advantages of the space we had to develop agriculture and animal husbandry. With Li Jianguo's support, I felt more confident in leading the villagers toward prosperity. We introduced new varieties of fruits and vegetables and even tried some unique breeding projects. Gradually, life in the village became more vibrant.
Li Jianguo also found a new direction in life. With his abilities and enthusiasm, he became a village official. Every day, he busied himself serving the villagers and solving various problems. Watching him tirelessly work for the development of the village filled me with both pride and concern.
One evening, Li Jianguo came home later than usual. I was just about to go look for him when I saw him walk into the yard, tired yet satisfied.
"Why are you so late today?" I handed him a cup of hot tea, asking with concern.
Li Jianguo took the tea and took a gentle sip. "Today I helped Uncle Zhang's family solve their water issue and checked on the newly constructed road. Although I'm tired, seeing the village improve day by day makes me very happy."
I leaned against his shoulder and softly said, "You've worked hard. I'm proud of you."
Li Jianguo wrapped his arm around my shoulders and smiled, saying, "This is what I should do. Besides, with you by my side supporting me, I'm not afraid of anything."
Just as we were immersed in our happiness, an unexpected piece of news arrived—Su Muqing had left the village. It was said that she had quietly departed in the middle of the night, leaving only a letter for the Village Chief.
Although Su Muqing's departure relieved me somewhat, I still felt a mix of emotions inside. I understood that she had chosen to leave because she could not have Li Jianguo's love. Thinking about this made me feel a twinge of guilt.
Li Jianguo seemed to sense my troubled thoughts; he held my hand and said, "Lin Xiaohui, don’t think too much. Everyone has their own choices. Muqing's departure might be her way of pursuing her own happiness. We should wish her well."
I nodded, and the gloom in my heart gradually lifted. Indeed, on the path of life, we cannot control others' choices; we can only cherish the happiness we have in front of us.
As night deepened and silence enveloped us, I lay in Li Jianguo's embrace, listening to his steady breathing. I knew there would be many challenges ahead, but as long as we faced them hand in hand, there was nothing we couldn't overcome together.
I gently held Li Jianguo's hand, silently vowing to cherish every moment spent with him even more, facing the storms of the future together. Because I knew that this man was my greatest happiness in this life.
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