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That year, I went on a business trip with the female leader Lin Xiaomei, and we were trapped in a cave in the rainstorm for a night, and we opened our hearts to each other, which was an unforgettable experience in my life.
Lin Xiaomei is the vice president of our company, and I am an ordinary salesman. A year ago, Lin Xiaomei was transferred to our branch and became my direct supervisor. At first, I maintained a normal subordinate relationship with her. Lin Xiaomei has outstanding work ability and is also very good, and is deeply respected by everyone.
The Nanchang branch is located in the mountainous area of Jiangxi, and we chose to go there by car. Early in the morning, Lin Xiaomei came to the company downstairs to pick me up. "Xiao Wang, it's hard for you to go on a business trip together. This time I went to Nanchang to see their sales data, have you prepared all the reports for the last quarter?" Lin Xiaomei smiled at me.
"Mr. Lin, I'm ready, the data is all in the laptop. This business trip is hard work, you are, you should pay attention to safety when driving, and if you have any needs, just tell me. I said with some restraint.
"Okay, okay, just call me Xiaomei. This kind of short-distance business trip is nothing, get in the car. Lin Xiaomei said very casually.
So we set off on our way. Along the way, Lin Xiaomei drove, and I sat in the passenger seat. Lin Xiaomei turned on the music, and the light melody filled the carriage. "This song is the work of my favorite singer Lin Yilian, it feels very good, right?" Lin Xiaomei chatted with me while making directions.
"Yes, the melody is beautiful. I nodded.
"By the way, Xiao Wang, I heard that you just got divorced, what does your ex-wife do?" Lin Xiaomei's question caught me off guard.
"Ah sorry, this question might be a bit private. Don't mind, I'm just asking. Lin Xiaomei saw that I was not very comfortable, so she hurriedly said.
"It's okay, Sister Xiaomei. I forced a smile. Lin Xiaomei may just want to find a topic to talk about, but when it comes to my divorce, my heart can't help but tighten.
We talked a little bit more about work. After about two hours of driving, the sky gradually became overcast.
"It looks like it's going to rain, we need to hurry
Lin Xiaomei saw that the sky was not good, so she sped up and wanted to hurry. I looked out the window, the clouds were getting denser and denser, and the gloomy sky was unsettling.
"It seems that this rain is not small. I said.
"Well, the road conditions can get worse, so be more careful when driving. Lin Xiaomei frowned.
It didn't take long for the torrential rain to pour down. The raindrops were dense and heavy, and the brushes hit the windshield, and Lin Xiaomei had to slow down significantly.
"It's really unfortunate to have this kind of heavy rain. Lin Xiaomei was a little anxious.
"Why don't you find a place to stop? It's raining too much and the road conditions are not good. I proposed.
"Okay, just stop at the service area in front of you. ”
We stopped at the service area, but the rain showed no signs of abating. Lin Xiaomei's face was full of anxiety: "If this rain keeps being so heavy, I'm afraid I won't be able to reach Nanchang tonight." ”
"It's okay, we can wait here for the rain to stop. "I tried to reassure her.
"But I made an appointment with them before, so won't I miss it if I'm late?" Lin Xiaomei said anxiously, "Why don't we brave the rain and walk for a while?" Maybe the rain ahead is lighter." ”
I hesitated, it was true that time was pressing, but the rain was too heavy and driving was very risky.
At this moment, a loud thunder suddenly exploded above our heads, and Lin Xiaomei and I were startled.
"It looks like we have to wait. Lin Xiaomei said helplessly.
We waited in the service area for more than two hours and the rain still showed no signs of abating.
"Really, when is this rain going to be a head!" Lin Xiaomei kept looking at her watch, her face full of anxiety.
"Sister Xiaomei, don't worry, let's wait and see. I persuaded.
"We've been delayed for so long, and Nanchang is still waiting for our news. Isn't this just a waste of time?" Lin Xiaomei said anxiously.
I'm also in a hurry, but I'm more worried about the safety of driving. "Why don't you call the Nanchang branch and tell us about the delay in arriving in the heavy rain?"
"Okay, I'll just call them. Lin Xiaomei took out her mobile phone. But she tried several times and there was no signal, and the signal in the service area in the mountains was not good, and this rainy day was even worse.
"What should I do? There is no signal on the mobile phone, and the Nanchang branch cannot be contacted. Lin Xiaomei said anxiously.
I thought about it for a moment and proposed, "Why don't we brave some rain and drive forward first?" ”
Lin Xiaomei hesitated, but nodded: "It's only like this, drive slowly, be careful." ”
So we drove up the mountain again and struggled through the torrential rain. I looked out the window and saw the water on the mountain road
The water is getting deeper, the road is slippery, and the car is bumpy on the mountain road. I nervously held the doorknob, and Lin Xiaomei held the steering wheel tightly with both hands, staring ahead with a serious expression.
"The road conditions are so bad that it's hard to control the car. Lin Xiaomei frowned and said.
"Why don't you find a place to stop and go?" I propose.
"Okay, just stop at the fork in the road ahead. ”
Lin Xiaomei parked the car in the shade of the fork in the road, and the wipers were still swinging hard, but the heavy rain still kept falling.
"It's really unlucky, when will this rain be a little lighter. Lin Xiaomei's face was full of anxiety.
"Don't worry, just take a break here. I advised her.
"But we've been delayed for so long, and Nanchang is still waiting for news. Lin Xiaomei said anxiously.
"But driving safety is more important, it's raining too much, and the road conditions are terrible. I said.
We waited in the car for half an hour and the rain did not abate in the slightest. Lin Xiaomei's face became even more anxious, and she made up her mind to move forward in the rain.
"We've got to hurry, drive slower, be careful. She said to me.
"Okay. "I didn't want to waste time, so I had to bite the bullet and hit the road again.
Lin Xiaomei looked serious, her hands clenched the steering wheel, and the car was bumpy on the waterlogged mountain road. I was very worried, but I also knew her anxiety, and I could only silently pray that I would reach her destination early.
At that moment, a flash of lightning struck, followed by a rumbling thunder. Lin Xiaomei and I were taken aback.
"Oh my God, this thunder and lightning is terrible. Lin Xiaomei's face turned pale.
Before I could reply, a boulder suddenly rolled down the hill and smashed not far in front of our car.
"Be careful!" I shouted. Lin Xiaomei slammed the steering wheel, and the car narrowly avoided it.
"It's too dangerous, we have to find a shelter. Lin Xiaomei's voice was trembling.
I saw a cave in front of me, so I pointed to it and said, "You see there's a cave there, let's avoid it." ”
Lin Xiaomei drove the car to the entrance of the cave, and we hurriedly got out of the car and ran into the cave to avoid the rain.
The cave is not deep, but it is safer than in the car. We took off our raincoats, and Lin Xiaomei's face was pale and she didn't say a word.
"Sister Xiaomei, are you okay?" I asked with concern.
Lin Xiaomei's face looked bad, and I asked her to sit down and rest.
"I'm sorry that it was my insistence on braving the rain to get us into this danger. Lin Xiaomei said reproachfully.
"You don't need to blame yourself, this kind of heavy rain is hard to predict. I comforted her.
"I was just too anxious to get to Nanchang on time, but I didn't think it through. Lin Xiaomei sighed, "Actually, I asked you to go on a business trip with me this time, and I also have selfish intentions in it." ”
I was a little surprised and didn't understand what Lin Xiaomei meant.
She continued: "My husband and I have been having a hard relationship lately, and we often argue over small things. On this business trip, I also wanted to take the opportunity to avoid him for a while and think about it quietly. ”
"Sister Xiaomei, it's normal for husband and wife to have disagreements, and it will be fine in a while. "I tried to comfort her.
I heard that Lin Xiaomei was experiencing a huge rift in her feelings, and I didn't know how to respond, so I could only whisper: "This is really hard to accept." But in any case, I am sure that you will re-establish trust. ”
"There may be no hope. Our relationship had problems a few years ago, and this was just the last flashpoint. Lin Xiaomei's tears finally burst out of her eyes.
I have never seen Lin Xiaomei, a strong woman, cry, she has always appeared with a positive and optimistic image. At this moment, Lin Xiaomei's collapse made me feel distressed.
"It's okay, you're going to get through it all. I handed her a tissue.
"Thank you, Xiao Wang. Actually, I envy you, at least you have been freed from a failed marriage. I'm still struggling with pain. Lin Xiaomei choked up and said.
"Divorce is not an easy thing either. I sighed, "I'm still trying to get out of the shadow of divorce." ”
"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have brought up your sadness. Lin Xiaomei wiped away her tears.
"You don't need to apologize. I looked at Lin Xiaomei's red and swollen eyes, "Actually, it is also a relief to be able to pour out my pain." ”
Lin Xiaomei nodded and smiled reluctantly. We fell silent, thunderstorms outside the cave, and we could only wait for the weather to improve.
At this moment, Lin Xiaomei's identity and status disappeared temporarily, and we were just two ordinary people, seeking solace in the ups and downs of life.
Lin Xiaomei and I sat quietly in the cave, the rain outside was getting heavier and heavier, the thunder was rumbling, and the water at the entrance of the cave was getting more and more rapid.
"It seems that the rain will not stop for a short time, and we may have to spend the night here. I said.
Lin Xiaomei nodded, her face full of exhaustion: "Then we have to find a way to warm up overnight." The temperature in the mountains drops after dark. ”
We found spare blankets in the car, picked up some dead branches and made a fire at the entrance of the cave to keep warm. When night fell, the light in the cave was dim, and Lin Xiaomei and I sat by the fire.
"I really didn't expect to be trapped in this kind of place, and now Nanchang's plan is all in vain. Lin Xiaomei said reproachfully.
"We can't help it, it's raining too much. When it is dawn, you can find a way to contact your colleagues in Nanchang. "I comforted her.
"You don't blame yourself, it's not your fault. I handed her a tissue.
Looking at Lin Xiaomei's painful appearance, I also felt deep sympathy. "Don't worry, give yourself a moment to calm down. I believe that there is a solution to every problem. ”
"But I'm really tired, tired, and I don't know how to continue with it. Lin Xiaomei buried her head in the crook of her arm, her shoulders trembling.
I gently patted her on the shoulder and made her cry out to vent her emotions. After a while, Lin Xiaomei gradually calmed down, raised her head and said to me, "Thank you, talking to you makes me feel better." ”
"I understand your pain, and if it makes you feel better, I'm always ready to listen to you. I handed her the kettle.
Lin Xiaomei took a few sips of water, and her expression looked calmer: "I'm really sorry just now, a leader was so out of shape in front of employees." ”
"You don't have to feel any psychological burden, I won't mention it to anyone. I said.
Lin Xiaomei nodded and looked at the rain curtain outside the cave: "I'm really afraid that this rain will continue to fall, and we will be trapped here." ”
"Don't worry, it will stop. I also looked out of the cave, "I believe it will be light." ”
We chatted about some work matters again, which distracted Lin Xiaomei. Late at night, Lin Xiaomei was finally exhausted and fell asleep on my shoulder. I gently put the blanket over her and looked at her haggard
Lin Xiaomei fell asleep leaning on my shoulder, and I lightly covered her with the blanket, for fear of waking her up.
The rain was still falling non-stop, and the thunder was roaring from time to time. I looked at my watch, it was past midnight, and we had been stuck in this cave for five or six hours.
Lin Xiaomei slept restlessly, frowning and whispering from time to time. I guess she may be having nightmares, and the shadows of married life must be haunting her.
After an hour or so, Lin Xiaomei suddenly woke up, her face looking terrible.
"Are you awake? See you're not sleeping well, you're having nightmares?" I asked with concern.
"You drink saliva first, don't think too much, it's just a dream. I handed her the kettle.
Lin Xiaomei drank a few sips of water, and her face looked better: "Thank you, I lost control of my emotions just now, and I still treat you as my husband, I'm really sorry." ”
"You're too tired, don't take it personally. I said.
Lin Xiaomei was silent for a while, as if she was sorting out her mood. After a while, she said, "I want to talk to you about my marriage." During this time, I suppressed too many negative emotions and needed to talk to them. ”
"Say it, I'm listening. ”
"Now that I don't have the strength to maintain this relationship anymore, I really want to divorce him just like that. Lin Xiaomei's eyes were red.
"You don't have to rush into a decision, give yourself a little time to think it through. I said.
Lin Xiaomei nodded and resumed her silence again.
We sat quietly, the rain outside the cave seemed to be quieter, but it still kept falling.
"I wish the rain would stop soon. Lin Xiaomei looked at the entrance of the cave.
"It's going to stop sooner or later, and we'll just have to be patient. I said.
Lin Xiaomei turned her head and looked at me seriously: "Thank you for listening to me tonight, it's very important to me." You are a good employee who is empathetic. ”
"I just did what a friend was supposed to do. I smiled.