Zhang Weijian and Zhang Qian's marriage was originally very happy. The two are very affectionate and have been in love with each other for 18 years. But in 2020, Zhang Weijian's mother was old and her health was deteriorating, and Zhang Weijian had to fly to Hong Kong to take care of her.
Zhang Qian's work is in Beijing, so she can't take long-term leave to accompany her. The separation of the two places undoubtedly caused great pain to the loving couple.
At first, the two were able to video chat. Zhang Weijian would report on his mother's condition in detail, and Zhang Qian would babble on and on about her confused colleagues and trivial household routines as usual.
However, after a long time, the other party's face is no longer as clear as in his memory, and the warmth in his voice seems to be constantly draining. Coupled with the double pressure of work and taking care of family, the frequency of videos is getting lower and lower, and the content is getting shorter and shorter, just a few words of greetings.
"I miss you so much. Every time they hung up the video, Zhang Weijian and Zhang Qian would sigh softly in their hearts. The other side of the bed was empty and there was no confidant temperature, and the only thing that echoed in the whole house was the sound of his own footsteps.
In the dead of night, there is neither the murmur of an acquaintance nor the hug of a strong arm by the pillow. The heart is filled with lovesickness every day, but there is nowhere to tell.
The days of the brief separation have been infinitely extended. The epidemic has come and gone, and my mother's condition has not improved at all.
Qian Guowei is Zhang Weijian's close friend. The two have the same interests, and they are both insiders, so their feelings are far deeper than ordinary friends. So when Zhang Weijian learned the news of Qian Guowei's death due to illness, he was shocked and saddened as you can imagine.
The sudden parting was undoubtedly a huge blow.
A 40-year-old widow and a 5-year-old daughter. Before his death, he repeatedly instructed Zhang Weijian, hoping that he could help take care of his two most beloved women and let them get through the difficulties of life.
Zhang Weijian is determined to complete this confession, in order to remember his old friend and repay him for his kindness during his lifetime.
Every time he thinks that his former humorous friend has now closed his eyes, Zhang Weijian can't help but have a sour nose. What worries him even more day and night is where the poor mother and daughter should go.
Fortunately, although the parting of life and death made his heart ache, there was still a glimmer of hope burning in his heart. He decided to encourage them to face life again and to give their old friends peace of mind in heaven.
That day, Zhang Weijian had just packed up his emotions and prepared to contact his wife by video to tell him about this time. Unexpectedly, just before opening the video, I suddenly received an almost frightened question from Zhang Qian: "The photo of you going out on a cruise with a woman and a child was taken, what is going on?" Zhang Weijian was dumbfounded, not understanding what his wife was talking about at all.
It turned out that a weekly magazine in Hong Kong broke out a photo of Zhang Weijian and a pair of mother-daughter cruise ships with the title of "scumbag" and named and accused him, directly equating him with a cheating scumbag.
In the photo, Zhang Weijian is wearing a mask and a hat, and his face is not real. But the woman behind her was tall and charming, holding a big-eyed little girl in her arms, and her expression was intimate.
This sudden breaking news is undoubtedly a bolt from the blue for this long-separated couple. "No way!" This was Zhang Weijian and Zhang Qian's first reaction.
The two are convinced of each other's feelings. But where did this reverie-inducing photo come from? Who is the woman? All kinds of questions swirled in the hearts of the two of them, making them panic and dazed.
In the face of sudden questioning and moral judgment, Zhang Weijian and Zhang Qian were stunned and incoherent. They are obviously already in danger because of the changes in their lives, and this sudden scandal is undoubtedly worse.
For the two, this is an emotional test and a salt for the scars.
Faced with the sudden questioning, Zhang Weijian called Zhang Qian back on a video call as soon as possible, and immediately explained that the woman who was on the same cruise that day was the 40-year-old widow left by his deceased friend Qian Guowei, and the little girl was her and Qian Guowei's biological daughter.
There was nothing wrong with him taking their mother and daughter out on a cruise to commemorate their old friend.
Zhang Weijian was in a cold sweat. He realized that words alone carried too little weight. In this era, if there is no conclusive evidence to refute it, it is tantamount to acquiescing in this scandal.
So Zhang Weijian began to run around emphasizing the truth of the incident. He immediately contacted the priest and asked him to come forward to prove the day's excursion and confirm the identity of the mother and daughter.
He immediately contacted some of his other mutual friends and asked them to confirm his itinerary for the day. Fortunately, these friends have expressed their trust and support, and are willing to clarify the truth publicly.
With the help of everyone, Zhang Weijian breathed a sigh of relief. He called back the video to Zhang Qian, explaining that the reason why there was such an awkward solitude that day was because many mutual friends were unable to attend the appointment for some reason.
At the same time, he solemnly promised Zhang Qian that he was absolutely innocent and implored her to believe in his character over the years.
Although many friends expressed their support, those suspicious eyes still made Zhang Weijian feel anxious. He knew that before the turmoil subsided, he had no other way but to wait for time to settle.
This burning feeling made him anxious.
Under Zhang Weijian's many clarifications, the uproar finally subsided. The priest and others came forward one after another to prove the authenticity of the trip he accompanied Qian Guowei's widow's daughter on that day.
In addition, Qian Guowei's widow also told the media that there is no improper relationship that crosses the line.
With the support of these testimonies, the voices of those who were suspicious of Zhang Weijian gradually disappeared. After the truth was revealed, Zhang Qian breathed a sigh of relief, apologized to her husband and once again showed her trust in him.
And Zhang Weijian also relieved his heart in his wife's understanding.
When this nonsense came to light, Zhang Weijian and Zhang Qian couldn't help but be a little dumbfounded. After years of separation, they have already gone through many hardships. Unexpectedly, this unfounded torrent of scandals still made the two experience a stormy wave.
Fortunately, after the wind and waves, there are clear skies. The subsidence of this turmoil is undoubtedly a relief for Zhang Weijian and Zhang Qian. In this relief, they re-established their belief in the relationship.
After ups and downs, the relationship between Zhang Weijian and Zhang Qian seems to have ushered in spring.
After this scandal, both seem to have a deeper understanding of this long-distance relationship. The emotions that were originally drifting away because of the trivial things in life have reunited into an eternal warm current after experiencing the repeated impact of wind and waves.
"I have never left in your heart, and you will always be in my heart. The two began to tell their deeper and deeper feelings for each other through video and voice.
It's like two hearts that are forced to stay away, after a short separation, they get closer and closer because of longing.
Zhang Qian began to talk about her recent busy work, her new colleagues, and the noisy bosses. And Zhang Weijian also regained his courage and talked about the improvement of his mother's body, and he learned a few dishes that his mother liked.
These trivial things in daily life seem to be revitalized by the reunion of two hearts.
"I believe that the dawn is ahead and that we will be able to join hands again. On the phone, Zhang Weijian's tone was unprecedentedly warm and firm. And Zhang Qian also responded heavily.
Yes, the wind and rain know that each other is precious, and the spring flowers will bloom. In those passing years, they were determined to keep watch, for the sake of that original vow, and for all the future and possibility.
This turmoil caused by a photo is indeed thought-provoking.
Undoubtedly, Zhang Weijian had the goodwill to visit the bereaved family of an old friend to have this kind of solitary scene. However, as a public figure, his actions are indeed morally responsible.
For one, he could have handled the visit more carefully. For example, call more mutual friends, or bring your own assistant. This takes guesswork out of others and also increases the transparency of the itinerary.
Second, he could have kept the photos of himself alone with the opposite sex. Avoid the leakage of these intimate photos and reduce unnecessary trouble.
Of course, we also have to understand that Mr. Zhang, as an artist, is not completely at his own disposal. At the same time, the moral judgment of public figures should indeed be more tolerant and rational, and more room for freedom.
Coincidentally, this incident also brings some inspiration. Should we also be more understanding and tolerant in judging others? And believe that the vast majority of people are kind and upright in nature.
This turmoil is like a timely rain that has watered the feelings of the separated couple that have withered due to their alienated lives. And Mr. Zhang and Ms. Zhang will also be sublimated because of this turmoil and become a more intimate and trusting couple.