I am Wang Wei, in this familiar and ordinary community, and my lovely husband Li Hua retires day and night. The sweetness and troubles in marriage are slowly precipitated in this ordinary life. I remember one time when our little quarrel made the whole community know.
Early that morning, I was busy preparing breakfast, and suddenly, Li Hua sat at the dining table solemnly, and he mysteriously took out a delicate little notebook and pen, and his serious appearance seemed to be about to have a family meeting.
"Vivi, I think we should talk. He said word for word.
Curious, I put down the spatula in my hand and turned around, "What are you talking about? ”
"About our financial management after retirement. "I think we should have an AA system." ”
I was stunned for a moment, then laughed, "AA system, do we have to settle the accounts and break up like the young people outside?" I was half-joking, but there was a little bit of unhappiness in my heart.
"No, no. Li Hua hurriedly explained, "This is both fair and respectful of each other." ”
This is how the argument began, and I insisted that there was no need for such calculations between husband and wife, but Li Hua insisted on the importance of financial independence. When the neighbors in the community heard our quarrel, they all looked out and saw that they all had "here again" expressions written on their faces.
After a few days, our AA life really began. In the first few days, people in the community greeted me with a smile every time they saw me and Li Hua, "The two of us didn't quarrel today?"
Li Hua and I are like children who pursue freedom, trying a new way of life. For example, Li Hua carefully checks the cost of water, electricity and gas every day, "You see, we have saved a lot this month. ”
Once, when we went to the supermarket to buy groceries, I was excited to pick up a bunch of vegetables and prepare a nice dinner for the kids. When checking out, Li Hua took out the calculator with a smile, "You picked those leeks just now, count them as yours." ”
"Cut, what about the fish you bought, let's count it together. "I'm not going to show weakness either.
In the past, such scenes would always be the talk of the neighbors after dinner, and they could always be heard saying, "Li Hua and Wang Wei are fighting wits and courage in the supermarket today." ”
Although we argued, each time it ended in laughter. Until that Spring Festival family banquet, everything changed subtly.
Li Hua arranged the house in advance, and our children, relatives and friends will come. Our family's Spring Festival family banquet is also well-known in the community, and it is very lively every time. This time, Li Hua is even more confident, because according to his AA system plan, this year's family banquet is unprecedented.
At the end of the preparation, I start setting up the dishes. "Weiwei, look at these melon seeds and candies I took, do you want to keep an account for you first?" Li Hua said mischievously, his eyes shining with a naughty light.
"Remember, this year's family banquet will be based on your AA system. I responded kindly, with a mischievous smile in the corner of my eye.
The kids were amazed at the change when they came back, and the AA system was a bit of an incredible thing for them. But this Spring Festival family banquet will definitely open their eyes, even if it is Li Hua himself.
The term AA system, which was originally just a distant legend in our later life, has now become commonplace. As if he had found a new toy, Li Hua devoted himself to every minute of careful planning with great enthusiasm.
"Weiwei, I calculated, you use more water and electricity bills than me this month, so you will give more. "One day after dinner, Li Hua took out his little notebook and couldn't wait to settle accounts with me.
I smiled helplessly and shook my head, "Okay, big guy, I used more water to get you something to eat, and the electricity bill was more because I turned on the lights for my grandson's homework at night, I admit it." "I pretended to be unhappy and took the bill.
However, that doesn't mean I'm losing. Whenever a moment like this happens, I always come up with some interesting coping strategies. Just one afternoon, I sneaked up on another pot of pork rib soup in the kitchen.
"Why does this smell so fragrant, and it's delicious?" Li Hua was like a cheetah smelling its prey, and immediately got up from the sofa and ran to the kitchen door to look.
"Yo, this is for yourself, according to our new rules, you have no share. I teased with an eyebrow.
"Come on, you, know so well what to do. Li Hua shook his head with a smile, but refused to leave, "Otherwise, I will pay for it, and we will each have half of it, how about it?"
During this period of teasing each other, it has become a fresh breeze in our lives, although there are occasional unpleasantness, but most of them are spent in mutual understanding and support.
For example, that time, I especially wanted to eat the sweet and sour pork ribs I made, but I was short of money, and my budget under the AA system was almost used. I muttered, "Look at it, it's all because of this AA system, I can't even eat my favorite ribs." ”
Li Hua looked distressed in his eyes, thought about it, and said, "Okay, okay, I'll make the ribs this time, you are responsible for making it, and we decided so happily!"
I laughed, I was really fed up with his old naughty appearance, but my heart was warm. Such a small episode has become a sweet spice in our lives.
And the neighbors in the community seem to be slowly adapting to the "little tricks" between us. Aunt Zhang smiled and said to me, "Aren't you two having fun? ”
Until the Spring Festival family banquet came, all these subtle little frictions seemed less important. The Spring Festival, for our generation, is not only the arrival of the new year, but also a day for family reunions and joyful gatherings. The preparation of the family banquet, although busy under the AA system, is also very interesting.
"Weiwei, I remember the assorted stir-fry you made last time, can I help you make it?" Li Hua suddenly showed rare enthusiasm.
"Yes, but you have to remember the cost of the materials!" I smiled and agreed, in fact, the little calculation in my heart was to let him taste the taste of his own seasoning, so that he could experience my daily hard work.
Looking at the familiar kitchen, Li Hua's clumsy techniques slowly became proficient, and I felt a kind of warmth that I had not seen for a long time. Perhaps, what the AA system brings us is not only financial independence, but also mutual understanding and support in the soul.
As the family banquet approaches, our showdown seems to be about to usher in a climax, Li Hua's small book, and my cooking skills, will usher in a big competition at this Spring Festival family banquet.
The breath of the Spring Festival fills the air, and the liveliness of the family banquet has exceeded that of previous years. Our living room was brightly lit, bursts of laughter rang out, and the children's faces were filled with festive joy.
Friends and relatives arrived one after another, and our little home suddenly became lively. Li Hua skillfully hid his AA notebook, looking like he was ready to enjoy a holiday feast. I have my little plan, ready to surprise everyone.
"Mom, there are so many delicious foods, you are really generous this time!" my daughter Xiaoyan said in surprise as she looked at the table full of delicacies.
"yes, your mom is much more generous this time. Li Hua answered, a hint of naughtiness flashed in his eyes.
I looked at Li Hua with a smile, and then said to everyone: "Today is a special day, and I am also bringing something different to everyone." Wait, everyone, I'll go get it. With that, I smiled and turned around and went into the kitchen.
My friends were full of curiosity and whispered about what new tricks I was going to come up with. "Wang Wei won't make any more fame this time, right?" Aunt Zhang said with a snicker.
"Don't worry, there will definitely be a good show to watch today!" said my son Xiaoqiang proudly.
I took out a small wooden box with small handwritten cards, and I explained as I handed them out: "These cards are written with my gratitude and blessings to every family member, including every friend who is here today. ”
Everyone was moved to take the card, read the warm words, and unconsciously, the atmosphere became warm. I said softly, "Life is not only about numbers and bills, but also about heart-to-heart communication and gratitude." ”
Li Hua watched this scene quietly, with an unusual light flashing in his eyes.
"Weiwei, I..." Li Hua's voice was a little choked, as if he understood something.
"Lao Li, for so many years, we have gone through ups and downs together, although sometimes I care about small things, but today I want to say that home is our common harbor, not just money can measure. I grabbed Li Hua's hand and said sincerely.
Everyone was silent, and the air was filled with emotion and deep love. Uncle Wang wiped the corners of his eyes, "Oh, I said Wang Wei, you are so warm." ”
"Mom, Dad, you gave us the best Spring Festival gift. Xiao Yan leaned beside us, her eyes full of tears.
Li Hua held my hand tightly and smiled at me. The excitement and laughter of the Spring Festival family banquet are more enthusiastic than ever. Our AA experiment has also reached a warm climax in this day full of family warmth and sharing.
The laughter and laughter of the Spring Festival gradually faded away, and the usual tranquility returned to the home. The children had dispersed, and only Li Hua and I were left in the room, and he sat quietly on the sofa with deep eyes. I know we're going to have a deep conversation tonight.
I sat down next to him and asked softly, "Lao Li, how are you today?"
He turned his head, the light in his eyes softer than ever, "Weiwei, it's really nice that you surprised everyone today." ”
I smiled, "Actually, I just want everyone to feel that no matter how much life changes, the warmth and support of home will never change." ”
"Yes, I've been thinking that since the implementation of the AA system, although we have lived in an orderly manner, it seems that something has been lost. Li Hua sighed lightly, "Today I finally understand that what really matters is our hearts. ”
I shook his hand, "Wife, we have experienced a lot together over the years, whether it is good or bad, we have never cared. ”
"You're right. Our marriage should not be cold numbers and rules. Li Hua stood up suddenly, his eyes firm, "Our family should be shared with love and warmth." So, I decided..."
I looked at him expectantly, waiting for his next sentence.
"From now on, let's give up the AA system, or build our small world together with Hemeimei as before. Li Hua said this sentence with a smile, as if he had unloaded a lot of burdens.
I hugged him excitedly, tears streaming down my face. "Wife, I think so too. ”
The next day, we told the children about our decision, and they all laughed and said happily, "Mom and Dad, you've finally figured it out!"
Yes, we figured it out. Home is not about sharing equally, but about working together. Through this small experiment, we deeply feel that every minute and every second of the family is inseparable from sharing and supporting each other. Li Hua put away his little notebook, while I spent more time on how to make the family more harmonious.
Late at night, the quiet neighborhood seems to be waiting for our answers. Li Hua and I looked at each other and smiled, and the tenderness in our eyes converged into the answer to each other's hearts.
In the harmonious atmosphere of the family, we finally found the peace and sweetness we once had. The harmony between family members can not be compared to the simple AA system? No, it is a happy life woven by countless warm moments. We were silent for a moment, and then I asked Li Hua, "After all, shouldn't home be a place full of love and warmth?"