摘要：One afternoon, while sitting at the park, she noticed an elderly man sitting on the bench next to hers.

Lily had always been a solitary person, preferring to spend time alone rather than with others.

莉莉一直是个孤独的人，她更喜欢独自待着，而不是与别人相处。

One afternoon, while sitting at the park, she noticed an elderly man sitting on the bench next to hers.

一天下午，当她坐在公园里时，她注意到一位年长的男子坐在她旁边的长椅上。

He smiled at her and struck up a conversation, telling her about his life and experiences.

他朝她微笑，并开始与她交谈，讲述他的一生和经历。

At first, Lily was hesitant and uncomfortable, but she soon found herself enjoying their conversation.

刚开始，莉莉有些犹豫和不自在，但她很快发现自己开始喜欢他们的谈话。

Over the next few weeks, they met regularly, sharing stories and learning from each other.

在接下来的几周里，他们定期见面，互相分享故事，并从彼此身上学习。

Lily realized that she had formed an unexpected yet meaningful friendship.

莉莉意识到，她结交了一位意想不到但却有意义的朋友。

She learned that sometimes, the most valuable relationships come when you least expect them.

她明白了，有时候，最宝贵的关系是在你最不期望的时候出现的。

Philosophy: "Friendship often comes from the most unexpected places."

哲理: “友谊常常来自最意想不到的地方。”

来源：陈态体育