This life is enough for me to have you.

Having you is enough for a lifetime. The first time I saw you, your cold expression and two uncoordinated little braids hung lifelessly. You were just an innocent little yellow-haired girl who didn't understand tenderness. I didn't have any special feelings, and my heart began to sink slowly... My sister-in-law said: someone like you, what else could you hope for? I had no answer. I decided to grit my teeth and get married, just like Gong Li in the beginning of "Raise the Red Lantern". I couldn't stay at my brother and sister-in-law's house forever when I was almost thirty years old...

I remember our first date, you took me to your school, we came back late, and I rode my bike to send you home. Honestly, your house was really hard to find. I only remember that you kept telling me to turn right, turn right, like a tongue twister. The secluded path led to an ordinary family. The most impressive place was your parents. When I first went to your house, your parents spoke with a strong Shandong accent. I couldn't understand a single word they said. It felt like I was in a foreign country. Fortunately, you were a good translator, which made me not too embarrassed...

Our appointment days were calm, natural, without much passion. We even held hands rarely. Occasionally romantic moments should have been in Jiangbei, do you still remember the song I sang softly for you! Thousand paper cranes, thousand emotions, flying in dreams! You said you liked it very much. We sang to each other, relied on each other, and told some stories from our student days. In our communication, we gradually learned about each other's past. The gentle breeze brushed against your cheeks. The childish you stirred up ripples in my heart, like the Yangtze River water in May, shimmering and driving away the gloom, giving a self-pitying and arrogant old boy hope. I have to admit, initially, I was full of worries about our future. The reason I decided to marry you was the moment you supported me and sent me out of your house gate. Your gentle hand lightly touched my back, and a warm current rose slowly, instantly spreading through every nerve of mine. That was a sweet feeling, which has been fixed in my heart for many years and sublimated into an eternal memory.

From acquaintance to understanding, from understanding to entering the wedding hall, our feelings did not have ups and downs or passionate excitement like other lovers. We also did not coo at each other like other lovers. We just walked naturally and harmoniously together, with expectations. Because of what you gave me, I finally had a home of my own, although this home was not perfect, a rented shabby room, some simple furnishings, but that was all I could give you at the time.

After marriage, life was tough and bitter. Warmth mixed with peace. Like other couples, we worried about not having money to buy vegetables, quarreled about each other's habits. We were surprised by a delicious dinner, and sometimes we argued fiercely about unclear finances. Now thinking about it, those frugal days weren't evidence of future happiness? Those well-intentioned lies weren't necessary to maintain family harmony!

Fortunately, we weathered the storm together, successfully getting through the three-year pain and seven-year itch. The birth of our son gave our family infinite happiness.

Thank heaven for bringing you to my side, making our home warm because of you! The aged father, the sensible child, the lazy me, all these have become your concerns. At home, you should be a little yellow-haired girl, a spinster in the family, living a life where food comes to your mouth and clothes come to your hands. Since coming to this house, life has tempered you, and you've lost your naivety and become mature. Due to my busy work, many household chores are handled by you alone, silently bearing them...

I feel a bit spoiled. I've gotten used to the tea you make for me, if you don't bring it, I won't drink it; I've gotten used to you tutoring the child while I play games online; I've gotten used to you muttering while mopping the floor, secretly rejoicing in my heart; I occupy the computer, my son watches TV, haha, you can only glare at us helplessly. Am I being a bit too much... But I know you're letting me, understanding me.

I'm very happy. What I possess is a warm home, what I want most in my life... Now, what I want to say most is: having you is enough for a lifetime, and I will cherish it with my whole life!

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