You can keep your promise all your life, but you can't break your word. -Zhang arc

From an early age, we knew that we should do what we promised others, otherwise, we should not promise. There are many examples of "what is said is true and what is done is true" in history. A person who keeps his promise is easy to admire, because he regards his promise to others as a responsibility. Even though this responsibility will put a heavy burden on their original frank life, they always insist on it in their hearts. This persistence has nothing to do with interests, and all this is based on his pure sincerity, even in his promise.

No matter in which era, sincerity is priceless, especially in modern society, all kinds of old-timers emerge one after another, and promises and credits are so weak in the face of money and interests, but fortunately there are such people whose stories have influenced and touched countless people. 19 In the 1950s, young intellectuals in many cities took the initiative to go to the countryside to help rural construction while exercising themselves. It was a very simple era, and the most important thing between people was trust, which came from everyone's insistence on credit.

Today we are going to talk about an educated youth who left his life in the mountains for the sake of commitment. The educated youth named Zhang Zhiyuan was only 18 years old when he went to the countryside. He is a young man with a bright future. At that time, he decided to go to the countryside, and everyone thought that he would come back in a few years. No one expected that this young man not only got married in the countryside, but also became a widow ten years older than him.

First, teenagers go to the countryside.

Zhang Zhiyuan was born in Chongqing at the age of 1954. He grew up in the city and never suffered anything. In the 1970s, young intellectuals in many cities responded to the call and went to the countryside. Zhang Zhiyuan, 18, is one of them. He was assigned to Nanjiang County, Sichuan Province, and left home for such a long time. Zhang Zhiyuan is a little uneasy, not to mention he doesn't know whether he can adapt to life in the countryside. The villagers welcome intellectuals from this city very much. Early in the morning, they arranged a place for him, next to the villager She Linhai's home.

It is estimated that Zhang Zhiyuan himself never imagined that the fate of him and his family was so bound together. At that time, Zhang Zhiyuan had just arrived in the countryside, and his life was not adapted. He doesn't understand many things, so he asks his neighbors for help when he meets anything. She Linhai's family is very enthusiastic. They take care of young people from this city. In the long run, Zhang Zhiyuan and her Lin Hai became very close. Zhang Zhiyuan knew that Jia She's eldest brother and sister-in-law were really good to him. Usually, if Jia She needs any help, he goes without saying anything.

She Linhai's four children all like her brother who can tell all kinds of stories next door. When they saw Zhang Zhiyuan, they pestered him. At that time, everyone's family was not very rich, but happiness at that time was as simple as that. At first, Zhang Zhiyuan was a little rusty when he started to do farm work, but he was modest and learned things quickly. Soon, he had a decent job, working during the day and getting together with his brother She Linhai at leisure. It can be said that it was his most fulfilling and happiest time.

Second, a promise is a promise.

The good times didn't last long. She has some physical problems in Lin Hai. At first she thought it was a small problem, so she didn't go to see it. It was not until he coughed up blood at last that his family rushed him to the hospital. At this time, she faces the sea and is very weak. He had to be treated in the hospital. His wife, Hu Tingxiu, will take four children at home, and she will go to the hospital to take care of She Linhai. The burden of the whole family falls on this weak woman, who is so busy that she never touches the ground every day.

Knowing that there was something wrong with her family, Zhang Zhiyuan could not stand idly by. He decided to share some for Hu Tingxiu, let her stay at home and take care of the children, and went to see her in the ward. The medical expenses consumed a large part of her family's savings, and Zhang Zhiyuan managed to provide her with meals in the hospital. He really treats her like a big brother and takes good care of her, but she is too ill. Even with continuous medication, she didn't get better, but the situation got worse every day.

Hailin knew that he would not live long. He thanked Zhang Zhiyuan for taking care of him and asked Zhang Zhiyuan to help take care of his wife and children after he left. This is the most worrying thing in his heart. His four children are still so young, how can his wife live with them alone? Zhang Zhiyuan understood her brother's concern. He held She Hailin's hand and promised to take good care of his family. At this time, Zhang Zhiyuan was only 19 years old. To put it mildly, he is still a child. How can he afford to take care of five people?

Zhang Zhiyuan kept his word, and he promised not to comfort She Hailin, but he really couldn't bear to see the people who really cared about him suffer. Shortly after He Hailin's death, Hu Tingxiu cried deeply, but after crying, he still had to cheer up and do housework. After all, she has four children, but even though she is a woman, no matter how capable and diligent she is, she can do very little, thanks to Zhang Zhiyuan.

Third, "marry" a widow

Zhang Zhiyuan always remembers what he promised to Brother She, and helps him take care of Hu Tingxiu's mother and five children. He did most of Hu Tingxiu's heavy work, carrying water against grain and firewood, and propped up Hu Tingxiu's mother and son for a whole day with tender shoulders. At that time, Zhang Zhiyuan thought nothing but did what he thought was right, but the villagers didn't think so. Although they are only teenagers, they are unmarried and widowed. Look at Zhang Zhiyuan's care for Hu Tingxiu and all kinds of rumors circulating in the village.

As the saying goes, "there is more snow in front of the widow's door", especially at that time, people's minds were not so open. Looking at Zhang Zhiyuan's care for Hu Tingxiu, it is said that there is no proper relationship between them, and they have been pointing at their backs. Zhang Zhiyuan is nothing, but there are all kinds of ugly words here. Hu Tingxiu can't stand it. She and Zhang Zhiyuan are innocent. They know that Zhang Zhiyuan really helped her family, but it is not good for both of them to continue like this. Besides, Zhang Zhiyuan will eventually return to the countryside. She can help me for a while, but she can't help me forever.

But what he didn't expect was that when Hu Tingxiu told Zhang Zhiyuan not to come later, Zhang Zhiyuan didn't agree at all. Don't those people help others if they don't? Thought of here, Zhang Zhiyuan felt a horizontal heart, packed his things, moved to Hu Tingxiu's house, and said he would marry her. Don't say the villagers are surprised. Even though Hu Tingxiu was shocked, she was a widow with four children and married Zhang Zhiyuan, who was only 20 years old. What do you think is inappropriate?

However, no matter how Hu Tingxiu refused, Zhang Zhiyuan was determined to live with her, so she had to agree. After their marriage, Zhang Zhiyuan can take care of Hu Tingxiu's mother and son generously, and at the same time, her responsibilities are heavier. Zhang Zhiyuan had to do all the hard work in order to get more food. A young man is just too tired to take off his skin and can't see the appearance of an intellectual at all.

After marriage, Hu Tingxiu gave birth to a son and a daughter for Zhang Zhiyuan. In order to make a living, the couple get up early and get greedy. While remembering her commitment to She Linhai, Zhang Zhiyuan added a responsibility to Hu Tingxiu's mother and son. Even with his own children, he was never partial and even gave up the chance to go home.

Actually, Zhang Zhiyuan doesn't miss his family, but when he looks at Hu Tingxiu and the children, he can't bear to part with himself. After so long, he and Hu Tingxiu also have the true feelings. He struggled several times in his heart and finally decided to stay in the countryside. There is nothing wrong with a family living like this. In this way, Zhang Zhiyuan stayed in the mountains, his left shoulder shouldered the promise and his right shoulder shouldered the responsibility. They will leave a child with Hu Tingxiu and grow up healthily. He used his whole life to explain what is called "a promise as good as a promise".

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Sulu Luzhin