It is said that fate is like a seesaw, one is heavy and the other is light. Zhang Hua was lying on the familiar and unfamiliar hospital bed, his lower body was unconscious, his eyes looked through the foggy window, looking at the busy world outside, and his heart was mixed.
"Lao Zhang, how are you feeling today?" his wife, Li Mei, walked in with a bowl of steaming porridge.
"It's not a big deal, it's just this leg, I really can't feel it there. Zhang Hua sighed, with a hint of helplessness in his eyes.
"Don't think about it, the doctor said, stick to physiotherapy, and there is hope for recovery. Li Mei comforted softly, her eyes revealing firmness and imperceptible worry.
"By the way, Meizi, what does the company say, my sick leave ......," Zhang Hua asked cautiously.
Li Mei put down the bowl and hesitated: "The boss is a reasonable person, saying that you are recuperating well, and the location is waiting for you to go back at any time." ”
"What about the car? It's the first time it's been so long since it's grown so big. When it came to his truck, Zhang Hua was slightly regretful.
"Your dad and I are running, don't worry, the guy who supports our family in that car, how can we not take care of it. ”
Li Mei and her father-in-law Wang Gang had indeed made many trips, and the old truck seemed to have a new life, clattering through countless highways, constantly driving through the city and fields.
"Meizi, do you feel that you have been wronged? After so many years, the two of us finally built a small building, and now ......" There was a lot of discussion, the noise came, and Zhang Hua's words became fragmented.
Li Mei shook her head, her eyes showing a little firmness: "If you are my husband, I will live with you in this life." Besides, your dad is also a tough guy, don't look at his age, that craftsmanship, that eyesight, and that body ......"
The corners of Zhang Hua's mouth pulled out a smile, and he said softly: "The old man is a lot older, and he has to let him suffer this crime." ”
"Don't say it, your dad is still happy, he said that when he was young, he ran all over the world, and this time he got back to the feeling of the year. You can rest assured that your body is the most important thing. Li Mei patted Zhang Hua's hand and gave strength.
On another summer night's journey, Li Mei and Wang Gang loaded their trucks with goods and prepared to go to the next city.
"Meizi, come back early, don't let Xiao Zhang be home alone. ”
"I know Dad, don't be too tired, pay attention to rest when you are in a hurry. ”
Although the moon was clear and everywhere was full of lights for people traveling at night, the hearts of the two people in the truck were not so bright, and in the past few months, countless separations and conjunctions have inadvertently filled their lives.
The car started abruptly, and the cargo followed the bumps. This is the story of an ordinary family, but it is also affectionate and deep, and it continues to continue in the night. With the passage of time, Zhang Hua spent more and more days at home alone. The physiotherapist came several times a week, but most of the time, the home was filled with silence and loneliness. He began to try to do some chores on his own, trying to fill the void with his hands, but he knew that this was not really a substitute for the warmth of his family.
The phone ringing broke the silence: "Hey, Lao Zhang, how are you today?" On the other end of the phone, it was Li Mei's concerned voice.
"It's okay, I made an egg fried rice today, and I can barely swallow it. Zhang Hua replied with a smile, but he couldn't hide the loneliness in his voice.
"Don't hold on to it, your cooking skills are so bad, you might as well wait for me to go back and cook it for you." Although Li Mei's words were relaxed, it was difficult to hide her worry.
"That's right, when you come back, you'll have to make up for it. Teasing a little, Zhang Hua noticed the roar of a truck on the other end of the phone.
"Meizi, the car is still smooth, right?
"It's all very good, your dad is an old driver in his bones, and he is still afraid of him?" Li Mei replied cheerfully, but the conversation changed, "But you have to take good care of yourself, don't always think about things outside." ”
Zhang Hua wanted to joke back, but felt sad for no reason, "Well, you should also pay attention to safety." ”
Before Li Mei hung up the phone, she said lightly: "I love you." ”
At that end, Wang Gang looked at Li Mei and asked softly, "What's the matter, I can't bear that kid again?"
Li Mei sighed lightly and put down her phone: "It's not a matter of reluctance, you don't know, every time I see him at home alone, I ......"
Wang Gang was silent for a moment, and then said, "He is my son, why are you not my daughter." It's not easy for us, but what we're doing is for this family. ”
The dialogue between them gradually increased, not only about the handling of goods, but also about the fatigue and hard work of each other.
"Gangzi, that bend last night, be careful, don't hold it alone. Li Mei often reminds Wang Gang.
"Come on, my old bones can still hold on. Don't always think about the family, don't worry, that child is not a tendon. ”
Wang Gang's words made Li Mei's heart settle down a little, but she still kept planning and thinking about her family.
Every time she went home, Li Mei would take out the money she had saved and put it on the old-fashioned coffee table, and said to Zhang Hua firmly: "These are our future." ”
Zhang Hua knew where the money came from, and he also knew how many days and nights of companionship had been sacrificed. "Meizi, when this family has enough savings, you don't have to work so hard. ”
"Our family must be solid, Lao Zhang. Li Mei knows that a real home needs to have an economic foundation, but it also needs people's hearts to depend on each other.
The days seem to go back and forth in reincarnation like this, and care, reunion, separation, and concern have become a norm. During this period, Zhang Hua was not only struggling to learn how to stand on unconscious legs, but also learning how to feel every pulse of this home with his heart. Time flies, and Li Mei and Wang Gang's long-distance travel has long become the norm, but this normalcy has inadvertently aroused criticism from the villagers. Whispers came into Zhang Hua's ears from time to time, and his heart was as uncomfortable as being pricked by a needle.
"Have you heard of it, then Li Mei and her father-in-law run outside every day, it's terrible......" The words of neighbor Aunt Li were like a stumbling block, which made Zhang Hua's mood fall to the bottom.
"Look at other people's lives, they fought hard for this family, what happened in the end?"
"We don't know if it's true or not, but there is no wind and no waves in this world......" The old king next door is also adding fuel and vinegar.
It was as if an invisible hand was stirring the calm water, and the waves were rising. The more Zhang Hua thought about it, the more unpleasant it became, he didn't want to believe it, but all kinds of signs made him suspicious.
"Meizi, is there something hidden from me?" After a phone call, Zhang Hua finally couldn't help but ask the pimple in his heart.
Li Mei was stunned for a moment and was silent for a moment, "Lao Zhang, who did you listen to, haven't we always been very honest?"
"I ...... I don't want to think like that, but the people around me talk so much, I don't know what to do. Zhang Hua's voice was full of helplessness and confusion.
"Don't worry, won't everything be clear when you come back?" Li Mei's firmness and helplessness coexisted between the words.
One day, Zhang Hua accidentally found a note while tidying up the bedside table, but it was a detailed record of Li Mei and her father-in-law's itinerary and a timetable of transit points, and even attached a breakdown of income and expenses, everything was under control.
Not long after, at the family dinner, Zhang Hua suddenly picked up his wine glass, "Toast to thank you two, it is you who make this family still persevere." ”
Li Mei and Wang Gang were stunned, and Wang Gang said steadily: "Silly boy, what do you say, this is what we should do." ”
Zhang Hua's eyes were slightly red, "Please forgive me for the previous misunderstanding." ”
"Misunderstanding?" Li Mei looked at Zhang Hua suspiciously, "What's wrong with you, let's talk about something." ”
Zhang Hua took a deep breath and showed the note he found to the two of them.
"This, it's all our family's business, so we need to hide it from you?" Wang Gang waved his hand.
"Gangzi, to be honest, didn't you want me to worry, so you didn't tell me?" Zhang Hua turned to his father-in-law, with a tone of accusation and understanding.
Wang Gang shrugged his shoulders, "What else, I discussed it with Meizi, let's just do it!"
Li Mei patted Zhang Hua's hand, "You just think too much, the corners of our house are not so easy to be blown away by the wind." ”
The atmosphere at the table gradually eased, and Zhang Hua's heart was also full of emotion and apology, he finally understood that it was not easy and precious to stick to the bottom line. The autumn breeze was cool, and in this harvest season, Li Mei and Wang Gang's truck slowly drove into the door. The back of the carriage was full of souvenirs brought back from all over the world, and more importantly, they brought back a full amount of savings, which was the sweat money of their hard work.
"Lao Zhang, look at what good things we brought back to you this time. Li Mei jumped out of the car with a smile on her face, carrying bags of souvenirs in both hands.
"You've worked hard again, but seeing you come back safely, I think it's worth it. Zhang Hua's smiling face was filled with heartfelt joy.
Wang Gang moved a heavy iron box from the car, and when he opened it, there were neatly stacked red banknotes, "Lao Zhang, this is the result of our hard work in the past few months, which is enough for our next treatment expenses and family expenses." ”
"This ...... So much. Zhang Hua choked up a little, looking at the savings in front of him, his heart was both moved and guilty.
Li Mei walked over and shook Zhang Hua's hand, "We are a family, all this is of course." We overcome difficulties together and build our small family together. ”
Zhang Hua lowered his head and took a deep breath, "I used to feel that I was the pillar of the family, but now my body is like this, but you ......"
Silly words, Li Mei interrupted him, "We are a family, who is missing and who is not the same?"
Wang Gang also walked over and patted his son on the shoulder, "Xiao Zhang, you are also my son, family affection and love are thicker than water." Don't worry, no matter how difficult it is, our family will definitely carry it together. ”
The family has returned to the warmth and harmony of the past, no longer Li Mei and Wang Gang's unilateral efforts, Zhang Hua also did his part at home, although life is still not easy, but contentment and gratitude have always been full of this small home.
When night fell, a family of three sat around the dining table, Li Mei's food was fragrant, Wang Gang's smile was full, Zhang Hua's eyes were warm and warm, and a homely laughter sounded.
"Alright, alright, let's eat, I made your favorite braised pork tonight. Li Mei opened the insulated lunch box, and the aroma was fragrant.
"Isn't it because of our perseverance and support that our family can reunite here today and enjoy ordinary happiness?" Zhang Hua asked rhetorically, his words full of love and expectation for life.