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My name is Li Hua, and I am an ordinary citizen of Shanghai. My family lives in an old neighborhood in the city, although the house is not big, but it is warm and comfortable. My wife Xiaoling and I have been married for 10 years, and we have a lovely daughter, Xiaofang. Xiaofang has just entered the first grade of primary school this year, and she is the pearl of our palms, and we have placed all our expectations and love on her.
I am the owner of a small restaurant, and my life is plain but fulfilling. But the other day, an unexpected incident happened that completely disrupted my life.
One day, I received a notice from the government that our community was going to be demolished. When I heard the news, I had some mixed feelings. On the one hand, I have long been dissatisfied with these old houses in the community, and I hope to change to a new environment as soon as possible. But on the other hand, the demolition means facing a series of changes and uncertainties, which also worries me.
Xiaoling and I discussed it and decided to use the demolition money for business expansion, or to invest in some stable projects. But unexpectedly, this plan was inadvertently disrupted.
One day, my friends and I got together for dinner, drinking wine, talking and laughing. One of my friends suggested going to Macau to play a few games, saying that he had heard that the casinos there were very exciting. Everyone hit it off and decided to go.
I wasn't a keen gambler, but maybe I was in a good mood that day, or maybe I was motivated by a friend's words, so I went along. With the demolition money in my hand, I said to myself, it's just for fun, it's not a big deal.
When I arrived in Macau, I was struck by the bustling atmosphere. The casino is crowded with people, and the colorful lights make you feel like you are in another world. I was bewitched by the atmosphere, and perhaps because of a hint of uneasiness in my heart, I decided to try my luck first.
In the beginning, I was still able to control myself and gamble for pleasure, just for fun. But gradually, as the gamble progressed, I became more and more fascinated by it, and unconsciously pressed the demolition money in my hand. Between winning and losing, I had completely lost my mind and was only interested in the feeling of winning back.
Time flew by and I woke up as if I had woken up from a dream when I realized that I had spent all the money and that the chips on the table had bottomed out. I panicked in my heart, it was like a nightmare.
But what made me even more unsettling was that I didn't have the courage to face the moment of going home. I knew that when I got home, Xiaoling would definitely find that our demolition money was gone, and I couldn't give her a reasonable explanation. It made me feel terrified and overwhelmed.
I can't imagine what I'll be like when I get home. I could feel the panic and guilt in my heart, and I didn't know how to explain it to my wife in such a situation.
It was already late at night in the casinos in Macau, and my heart was so chaotic that I had no direction for a while. I tried to contact my friends to see if I could borrow some money to get through the current situation, but no one answered my call. At this point, I felt like I was in a huge whirlpool, and I couldn't help myself.
Finally, I mustered up the courage to call home. On the other end of the phone, his wife's voice was a little anxious: "Hey, who is it?"
I swallowed, and my voice was a little hoarse: "It's me, Huahua." ”
"Huahua, where are you now, why haven't you come home so late?" was worried in his wife's voice.
I took a deep breath and tried to come up with a plausible excuse: "I... I went out to dinner with my friends and it was a bit late. ”
"Going out to dinner?" said the wife, with some suspicion in her tone, "going out to dinner so late, what the hell are you doing?"
I felt a sense of weakness and didn't know how to answer. Suddenly, I decided to tell her the truth, and I thought maybe she would forgive me and help me through this. "Xiaoling, actually, I... I arrived in Macau. ”
"Macau?!" his wife's voice suddenly raised, "What did you say, why did you go to Macau?"
"I... I wanted to say, just having fun, I didn't expect..."I tried to explain, but the words came to my lips and swallowed back.
"What did you not expect? What did you do in Macau?" the wife's tone revealed anger and incomprehension, "Your phone is either down or turned off, I can't even contact you, and now the demolition money is gone! What the hell did you get to the money?"
I felt a pang of despair, and I knew I couldn't hide it anymore. "Xiaoling, I lost, I lost all the demolition money. I whispered.
"What are you talking about?!," the wife's voice was filled with unconcealable anger and disappointment, "Huahua, why are you so irresponsible? You gamble on such a big matter without consulting me?!"
I felt like a knife in my heart, and I knew I was wrong beyond return. "I'm sorry, Xiaoling, I know I was wrong. I could only answer weakly.
"Wrong? Wrong is it all right? Our home, our future, are all in your hands! Do you still have the face to say sorry?" The wife's voice was filled with tears, "You brute!"
I was speechless, I knew that no matter how I explained it, it was too late, and I didn't know how to face my wife's anger and blame. I could only silently listen to the scolding and crying on the other end of the phone, full of remorse and self-blame.
I can't describe the pain and helplessness I felt at that time, and I knew that I had failed my wife's trust and expectations, and ruined our future. The wife's voice on the other end of the line was getting more and more agitated, and I could feel her heart aching, her voice choking: "You bastard! Do you still have the face to go home? Do you know how painful my heart is right now? Do you know that we have lost more than just a sum of money?"
I felt like a knife in my heart, and I knew I had gone too far and I didn't know how to make up for it. "Xiaoling, I'm sorry, I know I was wrong, and I'm willing to bear all the consequences. I could only say helplessly.
"Do you think an apology will solve everything?"
There was a banging sound on the other end of the phone, followed by silence. I held the phone helplessly, my lips moving, but I couldn't say anything. I felt empty inside, and loneliness and despair flooded over me.
I didn't know what to do next, I knew I had lost everything, my most precious family. I didn't dare to go home, I didn't dare to face my wife and daughter, I could only wander aimlessly outside.
During the long nights, I kept reflecting on what I had done, and I wished I could do it all over again, but I knew it was impossible. I realized that I had to face reality and accept the mistakes I had made.
The next morning, I decided to go to my wife, and whether she was willing to forgive me or not, I would sincerely apologize to her and take my share of responsibility.
I came to the door and opened the door, only to find it empty. I couldn't help but feel a little scared that I didn't know where my wife and daughter had gone.
At this moment, I heard the voice of my daughter Xiaofang, who was crying in the living room: "Mom, how can Dad do this to us?
My heart was like a knife, and hearing my daughter's words made me feel even more remorseful and painful. I took a deep breath and walked into the living room, where I saw the backs of my wife and daughter, and my heart felt as if it had been cut open by a sharp knife.
"Xiaoling, Xiaofang, I'm sorry. I whispered, my voice deeply apologetic.
The wife raised her head, her eyes full of disappointment and pain: "What are you doing here? You still have the face to come back?" Her tone was full of indifference and mockery, "Do you think that an apology will make up for everything? You are wrong, you have completely ruined our home!"
I was speechless, I knew that what I had done was irreparable, and I could only silently bear the blame and spurning of my wife and daughter.
"Huahua, listen to me. The wife's tone suddenly became serious, "If you really want to make up for your mistakes, go find a job, earn back the demolition money, and return us a complete home!
I listened to my wife's words, and my heart sank. I knew that I had to take my responsibility, and no matter how difficult it was, I could no longer run away from it. I nodded solemnly: "Xiaoling, I will, I will do everything I can to earn back the demolition money and return you a complete home." ”
My wife didn't speak, just looked at me deeply, her eyes full of doubt and disappointment. I could feel her feelings, and I knew that her trust in me was completely broken now.
"Huahua, I won't believe your empty words anymore. His wife's voice was cold but firm, "If you are really sincere, give me a real action." ”
I knew that my wife was right, and I had to prove my determination and sincerity with practical actions. I took a deep breath and decided to act right away, get a job, and earn back that demolition money.
After many twists and turns, I finally got a job as a waiter at a restaurant. Although it was far from who I was before, I knew that I had to start from scratch and make up for my mistakes with practical actions.
In the restaurant, I put my heart and soul into my work and serve my customers with due diligence. I continued to learn and improve, and worked hard to improve my work skills, hoping to get more paid and earn back the demolition money.
As the days passed, I proved my determination and sincerity with practical actions. Although life is still difficult, there is an inexplicable force in my heart that makes me move forward firmly.
During this time, I would often call my wife to report on my work progress and income. Although my wife's attitude is still cold, I can feel her attention and expectation of me, which makes me work harder.
Finally, one day, I made a lot of money, enough to make up for the demolition money we lost. I excitedly called my wife to tell her the good news. On the other end of the phone, his wife's voice revealed a hint of surprise: "Really?
I nodded excitedly: "Yes, Xiaoling, I finally earned enough money, and we can pay off the demolition money!"
The wife was silent for a moment, and then said, "Huahua, I'm glad you can do it, but I don't want to trust you easily. You're going to deposit money into our account, and I'll check it myself. ”
I smiled and agreed to my wife's request. I know that this is just the beginning and I still have a long way to go, but I will persevere, make amends for my mistakes with practical actions, and regain the trust of my wife and daughter.
After a few days, I finally got enough money, and at my wife's request, I deposited the money into our account. Although I have earned back the demolition money, I know that this is just the beginning, and I still need to prove my determination and sincerity with practical actions.
In the days that followed, I continued to work hard and earn as much money as I could. Not only did I have to pay off the demolition money, but I also had to prepare for the family's living expenses and my daughter's education. I knew that only a stable income could support our family, and I had to do everything I could to do it.
Although my relationship with my wife is still strained, I can feel that her attitude towards me is slowly changing. Sometimes, she will take the initiative to care about my work and life, and even do some housework for me. It's just a small gesture, but it means a lot to me and makes me feel at home.
In the process, I also re-examined myself and realized my shortcomings and shortcomings. I started trying to change myself, learn to be more understanding and caring for my family, and try to avoid making the same mistakes. I know that it is only through my own efforts that I can earn the trust and respect of my family.
Finally, one day, I deposited the last money into our account and paid off all the demolition money. My heart was filled with joy and gratitude, and I finally did it, I earned all my money back, and I gave my family a complete home.
I decided to surprise my wife and daughter with a weekend, and I planned to take them on vacation to a beautiful place to enjoy our happy time. I hope that through this trip, my wife and daughter will be able to forget the pain of the past and have a happy life again.
When I proposed this idea, my wife was a little hesitant: "Huahua, are you sure we can go on vacation now?"
I smiled and said, "Of course, I have paid off all the demolition payments, and we can go and enjoy life with peace of mind." ”
My wife listened to my words and a smile appeared on her face: "Really? That's great! I've always wanted to take Xiaofang out for a walk and relax." ”
I looked at my wife's smile and my heart was filled with joy and satisfaction. I knew that this trip was not only a surprise for my wife and daughter, but also a memorial to the past and a commitment to the future. I hope that through this trip, we can bring our family back to life and prepare for a better future.
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