How can I thank you, my friend! About dreams, this is the most poignant version I have ever heard

Regarding dreams, we have sown seeds deep in our hearts since childhood. Some people dream of being a scientist, others dream of becoming a boss, and others dream of being a teacher... And I This friend of mine had a simple and pure dream in middle school.

After hearing these words, I completely lost sleep that night, not because I lost all my living expenses playing poker, but because I couldn't imagine that even eating fruit could become an unattainable dream.

I couldn't imagine that these words came from the mouth of the first grader, but seeing the look of expectation and eagerness in his eyes, I knew that this was no joke. From that moment on, my rebellious and naughty self was greatly touched, and it also ushered in a very important turning point in my life.

01

Ten years ago, I was in junior high school in a small town in my hometown. As a young boy, I was not interested in studying. My hobby at that time was to skip class and ride my beloved motorcycle, slamming the accelerator through the streets and alleys, and then return to the classroom to play with my wind-blown hair. I was obviously embarrassed, but I felt very handsome and masculine.

At the same time, another hobby of mine is playing poker. Although I am often the loser, I still enjoy it. If nothing else happened, I would lose all my 100 yuan a week for living expenses. When I ran out of money, I would call my parents again and tell them that the money was not enough. It was not until my parents found out that I had to find another way to make a living.

So, in order to prevent myself from starving, I started my own business reselling second-hand mobile phones. At that time, I noticed that students rarely got mobile phones, so I chose to cooperate with a mobile phone store, buying second-hand mobile phones at low prices and selling them at a higher price. With this information difference, I made the first pot of gold in my life.

Later, the business scope gradually expanded, and many classmates became my customers, and I finally no longer worried about my living expenses.

However, just when my business was in full swing, a sudden accident killed it in the cradle. My dad was called by the head teacher to give him a lecture, which probably meant that I was not good at studying. I didn't like studying at school but often skipped classes to sell my mobile phone. I might as well take it home to start a business, otherwise it would be a waste of money to stay in school. After listening to the teacher's reprimand, I could clearly see the anger on my father's face, and my hatred of iron being unable to become steel was instantly amplified.

As expected, I was beaten up by my father when I got home, but I did not give in. I felt confident that I had done nothing wrong. Although I didn't like studying, I didn't do anything bad, and I didn't affect other students. But who would listen carefully to the explanation of a troubled boy, so I stayed at home for a week. Maybe I felt that staying at home was too boring, so I took the initiative to show weakness and told my dad that I wanted to continue going back to school.

02

My dad was very happy when I offered to go back to school. He thought I was a prodigal son, so he begged the teacher for mercy. Because with dad interceding for me, I Only then was he able to return to school. But little do they know that it is not easy to take back a heart that has become wild. Everything remains the same except that they dare not continue to sell their mobile phones.

So, I like to play poker and continue to immerse myself in it, but losing all my living expenses and having no financial resources means starvation. But I didn't want to go hungry, so a very important person in my life appeared. He was an top student in his grade, and he was ranked first in the grade and ranked among the top three in the grade. Originally we had no intersection, but from the moment I borrowed living expenses from him, we were destined to have an inextricable relationship in the future.

I remember it was the third week of the first semester of the second grade of junior high school. I lost all my living expenses on Monday. My classmates were unwilling to lend me money. I understood that they didn't have much money themselves. Unexpectedly, when I tentatively asked this top student to borrow money, he actually agreed to lend me 30 yuan. Later, I learned that his living expenses for a week were only 50 yuan, so I said with all my heart I admire and tell myself that I have made a good friend.

When I went to the cafeteria to eat the next day, I saw a scene that made me feel guilty. This kind man lent me more than half of my living expenses, but he only ate a vegetarian dish with rice. My eyes were slightly moist when I saw this scene, but in order to avoid being caught by him, I pretended not to see anything, turned around and walked towards another crowded crowd. After the evening self-study, I collected 10 yuan and made an excuse to say that my father had given me money, so I returned all 30 yuan to him.

However, seeing that I was so anxious to pay back the money, he repeatedly confirmed and asked me if I really had the money, and said that he was not short of money for the time being, so there was no need to be in such a hurry to pay him back. I admit that I was touched by his sincerity. Even though he knew that I had lost the money playing poker, he was still willing to lend me money, even though his own life was very tight. When we returned to the dormitory at night, we started a long conversation until everyone fell asleep.

Suddenly, the conversation changed and he started asking me if I had any dreams. I smiled and said that I didn’t have any pursuits. Unlike you top students who have lofty ideals, I also had poor grades and could only dawdle. After graduation, I could only go to a factory or learn a trade. He looked at me with a heavy face, his eyes becoming more determined under the moonlight, and then he slowly said those words that were unbelievable but unforgettable to me.

After listening to what my friend said, I admit that I was completely confused at the time. At the same time, I also secretly made up my mind that I must change so that I can live up to this wonderful youth.

03

I had insomnia that night, not because I lost my living expenses playing poker, but because my friend’s words touched my heart. It was also at that moment that I discovered that he yearned for freedom and happiness more than I did. He looked like a strong academic to outsiders, but he also had a soft side that was unknown to others. So I told myself that I should go out of the small town and try to change the status quo. After all, why should I choose to give up on myself if I haven’t tried hard yet?

Since then, I gave up the bad habit of playing poker, and secretly put different fruits under the quilt of my friends every week. I persisted until I graduated from junior high school, thinking that no one would notice. However, my friend later told me that the first time he found fruit under the quilt, he knew that this person must be me. I don’t know when this kind of tacit understanding was cultivated. I just feel that having a confidant in life is enough.

The power of habits is very scary. Wanting to change means fighting against one's own inertia, so I firmly embarked on this road of self-salvation. Who could have imagined how much determination and perseverance it would take for someone who is ranked at the bottom of the grade to improve their grades, but I don’t want to be a coward who gives up when encountering difficulties.

The problem of mentality has been solved, but methods are also needed to improve performance, so that you can get twice the result with half the effort.

After some consideration, I plan to make a breakthrough in English first. The results will be seen in English in the short term, which will provide confidence in the study of other subjects. At 5 o'clock in the morning, the sky was still dark, so I took out my English book and started reciting it under the street lamp. Yes, morning is the best time to remember, so I chose to get up early to recite English, starting from the first grade textbook, and reciting it in the order of original text, short sentences, and words.

During the process of reciting the text, I pay attention to the words that appear in it, so that when memorizing the words, I can connect them with the original text, ensuring efficiency and remembering them more firmly. The school had morning self-study at 7:30. Every morning I got up at 5am to recite for 2 hours, and went back to the dormitory to sleep at 7:00. This gave everyone the illusion that I had not changed. To be honest, I was also afraid that I would not change after working hard. The effect will be laughed at.

After repeating this cycle for more than a month, I can already memorize all the words in the junior high school textbook backwards and forwards, and I can tell the page on which a word is given. But I didn't slack off. I knew this was just the beginning. After all, my learning results had not yet been tested. With an uneasy mood, I ushered in a mid-term exam of great significance in my life. This will be an exam to test my short-term study effectiveness.

The test results are out. Although the overall score is still not high, the 80 points in the English column are particularly eye-catching. Yes, I succeeded. The highest score in English was 81 points, but I got a score of 80 points.

But what came over was the teacher’s questioning. She said in a very mocking tone:

It’s strange to think about it. If it was my past personality, I would definitely argue with the teacher. Got red in the face. However, I knew clearly that I was wronged, so I didn't say a word. On the contrary, I had a happy smile on my face.

Just when everyone believed that I was cheating, this friend of mine patted me on the shoulder after class and said:

In fact, I didn’t feel aggrieved at all. On the contrary, my friend's words of comfort almost made me burst into tears. To know whether my efforts are effective, I didn't have much chance of winning at first. I got up early to study because I didn't want to be discovered by others, and I was afraid of being laughed at by everyone for doing useless work.

Fortunately, the hard work finally paid off, but this joy cannot be shared. Fortunately, my friends are willing to believe that this is a fact.

04

In the following days, I used my scores to overcome my doubts, and I ranked among the best in every English test. Perhaps it was my English scores that gave me confidence, and my scores in other subjects also improved. In this way, I achieved a perfect transformation from a poor student to a good student. From junior high school to high school to university, English has become my strong point.

Nowadays, sitting in the office, I am no longer overwhelmed by various exams. I have finally realized my original dream and walked out of the small town, but I still will not forget that summer at 5 a.m. sky, and will never forget what it feels like to be trusted unconditionally, and at the same time, I won’t hate eating all kinds of fruits.

Sitting on the train of youth, we will meet many people and say goodbye to many people, but there will always be some people whose appearance will still be engraved in our hearts no matter how much time goes by. in mind. One of their words or one of their inadvertent actions can give us an epiphany.

How can I thank you, my friend! It was you who made me transform from an ignorant and fearless young man into a young man with ideals and ambitions. You are my mentor on this road of self-salvation. Good and evil happen in an instant, but many people lack the opportunity to change. I am lucky to meet you at just the right time, so that it is not too late to start over again.

For the rest of my life, I will pass on this warmth just like you did to me, so that more people around me can gain enlightenment, ignite their dreams and find their own value in life.