I followed my working parents and dragged my young siblings from the poor and backward rural areas in my hometown of Guizhou to Shangyu, the prosperous coast of the East China Sea. Poverty, loneliness, language barriers, inability to keep up with studies, heavy housework and so on make me overwhelmed. Fortunately, I brought a red scarf from my hometown, which my teachers and classmates gave me when I left my hometown alma mater. I can't forget what the teacher said when we parted: "You have to go so far, take it with you as if we were by your side." This red scarf brought from my hometown has become my best partner. I talk to it when I am lonely, and it encourages me when I am in trouble. It was it that finally got me out of the most difficult moment.

I can't forget that day, it was dark outside, and the low rental house was still very deserted. Mother didn't come back from work late, but my brother clamored for dinner. No matter how I coax him, I can't help it. So I have to cook for my brother myself. I'm afraid my cooking is not delicious, but looking at the red scarf around my neck, I seem to see my friends in my hometown looking at me and saying, "When you grow up, you should share some with your parents." Yes, mom goes out early and comes back late every day, which can make us live a better life. I will learn to help her do some housework and lighten her burden. Encouraged by the red scarf, I finally learned to cook, and I was very happy to watch my brother eat with relish. Since then, I have helped my mother cook every day.

In the evening, I do my homework alone until late at night, and my parents at home are asleep because they have to get up early for work every day. This quiet night scared me, and I heard my heart beating violently. I even want to put down my pen and stop doing my homework. But my red scarf is like a friend who protects me and supports me in the dark. It seems that you don't have to be afraid, I will protect you, and it seems that as long as you don't think about anything else, you won't be afraid if you do your homework wholeheartedly. I persisted in finishing my homework that night.

Now I have completely adapted to the study and life here. Last semester, I was rated as a learning activist because of my excellent performance in the big exam. Every day, the red scarf accompanies me to school and school, and my heart is full of happiness.

I like the red scarf! I like the red scarf in my hometown.