(The second and third installments of the later-life romance series are on my profile. If you're interested, go check them out, mwah :-D)
An old man moved in next door. He always wore a crisp white shirt, stood ramrod straight, and looked full of energy.
Grandma found herself noticing him: when taking out the trash, going for walks, and playing chess.
Her granddaughter teased her, saying Grandma was about to find love again.
Grandma blushed, looking elegant and reserved, like an eighteen-year-old girl.
But she's already sixty-eight this year.
Without the pride of youth, does she still have the courage to face rejection?
Retired middle school teacher + X + comic artist
Everyday life / Slow and steady / Later-life romance / Tooth-achingly sweet
PS:
1. “Chichu” means to hesitate.
2. A warm, healing story.
Theme: Care for the elderly
This book is really plain and heartwarming. It is actually a very common social discrimination that the elderly do not have love and desire, as if they are not worthy of happiness when they are old, and they should live peacefully and not cause trouble to their children or people around them. There is a passage in the article that touched me very much. It probably means that children can demand the love of their parents unscrupulously, but old people have long lost the patience to treat their parents. The protagonists in the book are ideal. They have stable income and generous savings, have children who care for and care for them, have healthy and stable bodies, have a heart that never grows old, and have an ability to learn that has not declined. The addition of many conditions allows them to age calmly and decently. This state is actually very rare. I was very touched while reading the article. The two old people have not lost the courage to pursue love after going through thousands of sails. They did not choose a suitable companion because of loneliness, but they are extremely close soul mates. Their relationship is really touching. This is probably my ideal old life.
It's really interesting. I hope you can stick to your original intention like Chun Shen. Maybe you may give up writing in the future, but I also hope it's you who doesn't want to write anymore, instead of being pressed by life on the edge of the cliff. When my friends read articles, they often feel they are too cruel and dare not continue reading. I could not understand this before, but when I read this book, I suddenly felt that I did not dare to continue reading. I'm afraid, I'm afraid that every time they gently close their eyes, they will never wake up again. I'm afraid that every time they leave each other and go out, something unexpected will happen, and life and death will be at stake. Any illness may take away their lives, which is really scary. The blade of fate hangs over the old man's head at any time, and he doesn't know when it will fall. My mother passed away and only my father was left. I was often afraid that my father would suddenly leave at some point. When I send him a message and don't reply for a long time, I worry about whether something happened to him and feel uneasy. This article is really well written and warm, like a warm spring day. Just seeing these four words, you can imagine the shades of trees and the warm sun. I wish you can stick to your passion and goals, and I hope more people can read your books! (Manual smiley)
I really like this story Why can't the elderly have the patience and companionship that babies can have? Why can't older people have the love and desire that young people can have? I had never come across this kind of subject before, so I was surprised and very moved by what I saw. Thanks to the author for presenting such a good story. Looking forward to the next one!
It was so comfortable to watch, and I suddenly understood the way I want to live when I grow old, or more to say, the way I want to live now - I have people I love, and there are people who love me, but others should not become my shackles. I don't look forward or backward, or tremble with fear. I just live for myself. And, I hope I can become a teacher like Miss Yuan in the future. Thank you ma'am.
Although it's cold, it's very well written! What you write is unique!
If you encounter resonance from the soul, what does age matter?
What a beautiful article, it gave me the courage to imagine my own old age, and I was deeply moved.
Thanks for the limited exemption. First of all, this subject matter is really unpopular, but it is also very warm and realistic. When young and old, couples come together all the time. Time and illness are things that humans cannot resist. No one knows what will happen in the future. All we can do is cherish the people and things around us and cherish every day. Even if you don't regret it after you lie at home for a day, what does it matter? Just be happy and be sure to relax after a busy day of work.
Awesome I really enjoyed this article! Thank you to the author for writing such a warm and sincere story, which gave me warmth in the cold winter. I will always remember this article and wish the author good health and happiness:)
I like this article very much. I suddenly have a lot of courage to face life. The story is simple, life is simple, and happiness is also very simple. I recommend reading it.