A touching short story! The number of words cannot be too many!

If one day I am about to leave this world, I hope that my final destination will be in your arms. Even if I drink the bowl of Meng Po soup by the Naihe Bridge and forget my past life, I will still be able to find you in the next life with the memory of your embrace.

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1

On the wedding night, I suddenly asked Ding Yu this question: "Ayu, we will grow old one day. Go until death. If you could choose, where would you like to end up?

I regretted asking this question on such a happy day.

Sure enough, Ding Yu was silent.

When I was about to speak out, Ding Yu spoke.

"If I am going to leave this world one day, I will. I hope my final destination is in your arms. In this way, even if I have to drink Meng Po soup by the Naihe Bridge, I will still be able to find you in the next life with the memory of your embrace. ”

In the darkness, I couldn’t see his expression clearly. However, the seriousness and determination in Ding Yu’s words made me feel a huge shock impacting my soul.

Yes, at that time, I was the happiest woman in the world.

Ding Yu is a very gentle man. I don’t know if it is because of this personality that he is still with us. I was an ordinary employee in the company. When I first got married, many of my friends didn't understand why I chose him. After all, his monthly salary was only a quarter of mine. However, I always believed in his tenderness. My heart can soothe my daily hard work.

We have been living in a small three-story apartment in the company even though it is only a small house with two bedrooms and one living room. , but none of us complained. In Ding Yu’s words: “There will be a house and bread one day. "Although I also want to live in a beautiful house, this expensive city makes me just want to arrange my daily life first.

However, as time goes by, I gradually feel that It's a kind of sadness. I once believed that dullness was the true meaning of love, but the same life pattern day after day began to make me tired of daily necessities replacing romantic passion, and the boringness of marriage began to make me doubt the future of it. The direction is getting confusing.

How I hope Ding Yu can feel it, or that he will make some changes, but Ding Yu seems to be unaware of it, and his writing is good. I have also published some small articles, so I always like to sit down at the table and write and draw after get off work. I want him to focus more on his work, but it never works. The confusion and sadness made my heart gradually numb and closed, and I no longer felt a trace of Ding Yu's love.

It was at this time that Xu Yong broke into my life.

The company held a party, and I was sitting alone on the dance floor sipping red wine. When I was bored, a middle-aged man invited me to dance.

The evening was already over. Many people came to me and invited me, but I declined them all for various reasons. However, the man in front of me seemed to exude the charm of a middle-aged man, especially one who has a successful career, which made me unable to do anything. Refuse.

As the music played, he and I danced gently in the crowd. The psychedelic lights made me feel dizzy for a moment. He whispered in my ear: "Chen Ran!" Is it right? From the Planning Department. "

I was startled and looked up at him. This man was not very tall, only about 1.76 meters tall, but his aura made me have to look up at him.

“It’s weird, isn’t it? If I don’t even know the names of my employees, how can I survive! "His frivolous tone made me feel nervous. Confused, I opened my mouth and asked: "Are you..."

Just at this moment, a dance ended. He hugged me and listened. Qingyan: "My name is Xu Yong. You are the only woman dancing with me today. "After that, he walked away gracefully, leaving me alone there.

Is this man the vice president of our company? And I am the only one dancing with him at the dance tonight?

A trace of vain satisfaction crept into my heart.

It was already early in the morning when I got home. When I opened the door, Ding Yu was still writing at his desk. Seeing me coming back, Ding Yu collected all the manuscripts and brought a bowl of noodles out of the kitchen.

"Honey, are you tired? This bowl is your favorite..."

"Egg and shredded pork noodles, right?" I interrupted him. Ding Yu scratched his head in embarrassment. After being married for so long, he still used this action to express his confusion just like when he first fell in love. In fact, I don't know why I interrupted him, but today I always felt like a thief, so I blurted out: "Aside from writing and making egg noodles, what else can you do?"

Ding Yu’s expression suddenly changed. I looked at the steaming bowl of noodles in his hand with some guilt, and said softly: "I'm sorry, Yu, maybe I'm too tired."

Ding Yu also relaxed his expression and asked softly Me: "Then, how about going to bed early?"

"Yes." I nodded.

When I went to bed at night, I turned my back to Ding Yu for the first time. When he hugged me from behind, I struggled slightly.

Ding Yu’s arm stiffened and he retracted.

I didn’t speak. In the darkness, Xu Yong’s strong and handsome figure kept appearing in my mind.

Two

The ordinary days lasted for a week.

This day happens to be the weekend. Just after get off work, Xu Yong called me. I'm not surprised at all how he got my cell phone number, after all, he's my boss.

When he got home, Ding Yu said with great interest that they would go to Lakeside Park together because it would be open to tourists free of charge from today on. I apologized and said that my colleagues had arranged to have a party with me that evening. It was obvious that Ding Yu was disappointed, but instead he smiled and said to have fun.

The Huanglun Hotel is a well-known four-star hotel in this city. People who can come and go here frequently are either rich or noble. As soon as he arrived at the door, he saw Xu Yong standing there in a navy blue suit.

When I followed Xu Yong into the lobby, I was shocked by the splendor in front of me. In the center is a colorful fountain. On a small round platform behind the fountain, an elegant female pianist is playing soothing music. The tables on both sides are filled with men and women dressed in high-end fashion.

I subconsciously glanced at my out-of-fashion attire, and I couldn't help but feel ashamed.

We sat down in an empty seat behind a palm tree in the lobby. The view from this place is very hidden. You can have a glimpse of the entire lobby while sitting, but it is not easy to see inside from the outside.

After a few glasses of red wine, I gradually relaxed myself. Xu Yong held the cup and asked with a smile: "Do you know why I only asked you to dance that day?"

I don't understand.

Because the way you sat there alone moved me. "I'm even more confused. There are so many beauties in the company, and I don't think I'm the best.

"I envy your husband. If I had such a beautiful wife, I would not let her roughen her hands in such youth."

The meaning of Xu Yong's words made me a little panicked. Such a charming man Saying such suggestive words to you suddenly made me feel a little scared. As for what I was afraid of, I didn’t know at that moment.

I said with some struggle. No, Mr. Xu. My husband is a very competent man. "

Xu Yong actually laughed: "You are kidding yourself! A woman in happiness should not have helpless and blank eyes like yours! It makes your beautiful eyes lose their luster! ”

At that time, these words hit my heart hard. I leaned on the table and cried like a child. The confusion that had lasted for more than half a year was easily revealed by this man.

As the piano music swirled, Xu Yong's hands touched my hair, and in my ears, Xu Yong spoke softly: "Xiaoran, let me inject brilliance into your life again, okay." "?"

As if a vortex sucked me in, I nodded subconsciously.

I didn’t go home that night.

A man ignited my passion and led me into that paradise lost.

Three

For more than a month, I lived as luxuriously as a noble. I always hold Xu Yong on my arm, like a couple in love, going in and out of various high-end social salons. All this is so real, but I am still in a trance like a dream.

I didn’t go home that night, and Ding Yu didn’t ask too many questions. Later, when I went to the company, my colleagues told me that Ding Yu’s phone calls had reached them. I know Ding Yu already understood that I lied to him, but why didn't he expose it? However, my relationship with Xu Yong is very secretive, and those high-end social activities are difficult for Ding Yu to get involved in.

But Ding Yu has changed from before. He only writes things when he returns home. If I don't ask him anything, he won't ask questions. His erratic behavior made me even more annoyed. Inexplicably, the two of them entered a cold war.

Ding Yu started cooking alone every day, while Xu Yong and I ate Japanese and French dishes outside. Only when I went home once and saw the messy kitchen and a few ham sausages on the table, I suddenly felt a little guilty in my heart.

On this day, Xu Yong and I were wandering in a shopping mall. There are some high-end fashions here, which can be said to be specially designed for people like Xu Yong. I think I am not one of these people, but my original vanity is satisfied.

While I was casually browsing the expensive clothes on the hangers on both sides, Xu Yong suddenly stopped. I looked at him strangely, but he didn't look at me. He just said, "That man has been looking at you."

I looked over and my body suddenly froze, nailed to the spot. .

Ding Yu.

I was panicked. He has never set foot in a place where he can't buy things with his ability. I never dreamed that he would appear in front of me.

Ding Yu’s eyes were complicated, as if many things were tied together. That look made my heart ache for no reason. I left Xu Yong and ran towards Ding Yu: "Ding Yu, listen to me..."

Ding Yu turned around and ran away.

I paused there, biting my lower lip, looking at the direction in which he disappeared, motionless.

Xu Yong came over, hugged me and chuckled: "Okay, stop looking, I'll take you home!" I glanced at him sideways, hating that he could still laugh. At that moment, I felt tired and regretful. I didn't answer and let him drop me off at the door.

At home, Ding Yu was smoking one cigarette after another. In the light, the room was filled with the choking smoke of dusk. For a moment, Ding Yu looked haggard and seemed a little old.

I stared at the familiar face that I had been in love with for five years, and my eyes were a little moist.

Ding Yu took another long puff of cigarette and put out the fireworks: "Xiaoran, since you are back, go to bed early."

His tone was so calm that I didn't expect it. . I felt uneasy and asked: "You...don't you have anything to ask me?"

He shook his head, showing a helpless and sad smile: "No need. There are some. It's better not to know than to know." I bit my lip and said softly: "Ayu, I..." Ding Yu waved his hand and interrupted me, "Xiao Ran, don't say anything. I really don’t want to hear it anymore. I already knew about you and him.” I looked at him immediately, but saw a trace of bitterness on the corner of my mouth: “Don’t forget, many of my classmates are better than me. Okay. I never believed what they said, but I saw it with my own eyes today. I haven’t seen you look so happy together for a long time."

Ding Yu lit up another cigarette. , took a deep breath, and his voice was choked: "Xiao Ran, I feel so guilty."

I cried; it turned out that he was not without thoughts in his heart.

I said: "Ayu, let's start over, okay?"

Ding Yu only smoked a cigarette and looked at me coldly. That pale face made me afraid to look at him.

His silence gave me a clear answer.

Four

A week later, Ding Yu and I exchanged the marriage certificate for a divorce certificate.

When I walked out of the court door, I felt dizzy for a moment, as if nothing was real.

The weather is sunny, and there is a strange smell in the air. The heavy dark clouds seemed to weigh heavily on my heart.

None of us spoke. It was Ding Yu who spoke first: "Let's go, go back and pack your things, and wait for him to pick you up."

I was speechless, but my whole body was empty, and I felt a strong sense of loss. I want to cry, it's a sudden emotion. Until now, it all seems like a dream, and I don't know where I am.

When I returned to the house where my classmates lived, I packed my clothes. I wanted to leave my bankbook with Ding Yu, but he refused.

Outside, a rapid horn sounded.

Xu Yong is here.

I walked to the door, took a deep breath, and closed my eyes. The once-familiar smell in this room will no longer be familiar, but my mood is so chaotic that I don’t know how to sort it out.

Suddenly, Ding Yu stopped me and handed me a box. I asked the viewer, but he didn't answer. His expression showed the same urgency as before: "This... this is for you. Consider it a souvenir!"

"Thank you!" I wanted to open it, but he stopped me.

"Stop reading it, read it after you leave. Or, never open it."

I have another urge to cry.

Looking out the window, the weather was terrifyingly gloomy. Although it was only after five o'clock in the afternoon, it was already like night had fallen.

The hanging electric light shook inexplicably, and then went out for a few seconds. I shivered for no reason.

The horn sounded again outside the house.

The lights went out again.

After flickering on and off several times, the light bulb struggled to provide light once and then went out completely. At that moment, I actually saw the tears falling on Ding Yu's cheeks.

The house shook violently.

Everything happened so suddenly.

After just a few seconds of silence, the outside of the house was like a frying pan, filled with people and chaos, which pushed my panic to the extreme.

The wall covering on the ceiling fell down. The house shook more violently.

I feel the end of the world is coming.

A pair of strong arms hugged me tightly, and a low and calm voice rang in my ears: "Xiao Ran, don't be afraid, I will protect you when you go out, and then take his car and leave!"

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While talking, the sound of a car starting was vaguely heard outside the house. Ding Yu protected me and fumbled to open the door. I shouted loudly: "Xu Yong! Xu Yong!"

No one answered.

The shaking of the house made me unable to stand. Xu Yong actually ignored me and escaped first, which made my whole body cold and filled with the despair of being deceived.

There was a loud "click", and almost at the same time, I was pushed aside hard by Ding Yu. In the darkness, a heavy object pressed on my leg, and I screamed in severe pain. Then I heard Ding Yu groan.

My fear dominated all my thoughts, and I began to speak incoherently: "That bastard! He ran away first! Bastard!" After cursing for a long time, another burst of pain hit me, which made me wake up from the hysteria. come over. I tentatively started calling Ding Yu.

In the darkness, Ding Yu's voice came clearly: "I'm fine. Xiaoran, are you okay?"

"My leg was hit. I can't even move." There was a cry in my voice, "That bastard escaped first, you bastard!"

Ding Yu didn't answer for a long time, then sighed: " Now don't say these useless words. Anyway, I will always be with you." After a pause, he said helplessly, "It seems we will have to wait until tomorrow before someone can rescue us. My leg is also trapped.

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I have never had such a hellish horror experience. The pain and fear made me unable to think normally.

I felt like I was about to collapse.

"Xiao Ran, there seemed to be a smile in Ding Yu's voice when he called me: "Do you still remember the question you asked me when we got married?"

"..."

"Have you forgotten? Think about it again. It's the wedding night." Ding Yu's tone was still so calm, and my heart actually felt a lot more settled. Although I didn’t understand why he mentioned this matter at such a critical moment, I still answered honestly.

"Do you think there will be a piece of news in tomorrow's newspaper? The title...the title is...both husbands and wives died due to love in the earthquake?" Ding Yu's voice trembled. I panicked and asked anxiously: "Ding Yu, are you okay?" In this endless darkness, only he can make me feel at ease.

"I...I'm really fine. Are you...still worried about me?...Ahem..." After a violent cough, there was a long period of silence. In desperation, I struggled desperately. The severe pain in my leg instantly hit my brain, and I fainted.

I don’t know how long it took, but I woke up leisurely. When I opened my eyes, it was still dark. Fear gripped my body like a huge devil's hand, and I called out to Ding Yu extremely helplessly.

After a long time, I heard Ding Yu's weak voice: "Xiaoran, I'm...here, you...are you okay?"

I finally cried out: "Ayu, I...I'm afraid..."

"Don't cry, don't cry!" Ding Yu panicked, "I...I will stay with you, don't...don't cry... ..." Listening to him trying to calm down to comfort me, my heart felt like a big hole had been torn out.

"Really, don't cry. I...didn't I say before that no matter how...how dangerous it is, I will always be...by your side..." Ding Yu's breathing became more and more rapid. .

"Ayu, don't scare me, don't scare me! Oh..." I burst into tears.

Ding Yu did not answer.

I panicked and my heart was racing.

"Cough...cough...Xiaoran, I...want to...sleep..."

My tears kept coming like a fountain: "No, Ayu, you "Hold on, don't fall asleep!"

"Hehe...hehe, I...I won't sleep...I want to...accompany you...until dawn..." Ding Yu's breath Faintly as if floating in the air.

A fire burned in my chest, and scenes from when we fell in love and after we got married kept appearing in my mind. Although it has always been so ordinary, now I realize that this ordinaryness is so real and precious. I have been feeling sorry for myself, but I don’t understand that the happiness I pursue is born in these ordinary things. And I didn't realize it until this moment of life and death.

"Xiao Ran... I... am so cold..., it seems... I can't... accompany you..." Ding Yu is still blaming himself!

"No!" I yelled with all my strength: "I don't allow it! Ayu, you said you would always stay with me. I will never leave you again. I want to spend the rest of my life with you." ! Promise me!"

There is endless silence in the darkness. The cold air was filled with the smell of death.

"Yes...I'm sorry, Xiaoran, I...I broke my promise..."

The huge regret bit my heart crazily, the kind that penetrated into the bone marrow. The pain left me with no outlet, but the tears couldn't stop. Only then did I realize that this man who sacrificed his life to save me loved me so deeply. However, it took his life for me to truly understand his love!

In the endless sadness, Ding Yu seemed to be talking to himself, but his voice was extremely weak.

"If...one day...will...will...leave...this world, I hope...the final...destination...is in you...your arms, even if... ...even if...drink...Meng Po soup, I...I will still...find...in my next life..."

No matter how loud I call, I can no longer hear Ding. Any sound from Yu. The heart-wrenching regret left me completely shattered.

In the bone-cold silence, there was only my endless sadness.

I don’t know how many hours passed, but I was finally rescued from the ruins.

In front of me is a scene that I will never forget in my life.

A collapsed wall tightly suppressed most of Ding Yu's body, with only his left arm and head still outside. Under Ding Yu's body, a large pool of blood had already turned brown. Ding Yu's face was still facing the direction where I was lying, with a smile on his face, as if he was preparing to continue to calm my fears. On the face as pale as a sculpture, there is a pair of eyes that can never be opened.

My chest felt like being hit by a heavy hammer. I rushed to his side, hugged his head, and screamed with all my strength: "Ding Yu——"

The sound cut through the ruins, but it could not bring back Ding Yu, who was sleeping forever.

All the ambulance workers around were in tears.

Five

A month later, when Xu Yong showed up at the hospital holding flowers, I put the flowers on his face in front of him. Beside the hospital bed is a pile of scattered manuscripts, which is "I Love My Wife" written by Ding Yu in his spare time. It records all the details of our lives since we fell in love.

I didn’t scold Xu Yong, I didn’t want his despicable soul to insult Ding Yu in my arms.

Yes, Ding Yu’s urn in my arms.

He said that my arms are his final destination.

I hope he can find me in the next life.

Tears fell drop by drop on the black box. There is the only memory in my life