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My name is Xiaoyu, I am 30 years old, and I am an ordinary office worker. I have a job with a monthly salary of 5,000 yuan, which is not high, but it barely supports my husband and me. We live in a small community, simple but full of warmth.
My husband and I have been married for five years, his name is Zhang Hui, and he is a sales executive for a small company. We met in college, fell in love at first sight, and after graduation, we naturally entered the palace of marriage. At first, our lives were full of longing and happiness, but as time went on, some contradictions began to creep in.
"Xiaoyu, you see, our rent has increased this month. Zhang Hui frowned and handed over a bill.
I took the bill and took a look, and sure enough, the rent had risen by 200 yuan, which was a big burden for us moonlight people.
"It's going to be a tight belt again this month. I sighed and placed the bill on the table.
"Yes, living expenses have been getting tighter and tighter recently, and I'm thinking about sending some money to my parents. Zhang Hui's face was also full of helplessness.
My heart hurts, my parents have not been in good health in the past few months, and I have to send them money every month. But now that I can barely afford to pay the rent, where is the money left to send to my parents?
"Don't worry, I'll find a way this month so that my parents don't go hungry. I patted Zhang Hui's hand and tried to comfort him.
"But your salary alone ......," Zhang Hui stopped when he wanted to speak.
"I know, I'm going to try. I smiled, but there was a heaviness in my heart.
The pressure of life was getting bigger and bigger, and I began to feel my powerlessness. Although my salary is not high, I have always tried my best to spend most of my money on my family, sending money to my parents every month, and I have to pay for various expenses in life.
But Zhang Hui doesn't seem to realize this, and he still habitually pins everything on me alone. I know he works hard, but I also hope that he can think more about his family and not always put all the blame on me.
"Xiaoyu, I want to tell you about the recent situation of the company. Zhang Hui put down the document in his hand and looked at me seriously.
I knew he was going to discuss something with me again, so I stopped what I was doing and listened intently to him.
"The company has recently started laying off employees, sales have been struggling, and the pressure is increasing. Zhang Hui had a hint of worry on his face.
"Will your department be affected as well?" I asked with concern.
"It's possible, so I think we should be more economical now and stop spending money. Zhang Hui said in a heavy tone.
I listened to it and my heart sank, I don't know if Zhang Hui realized that we haven't gone out to eat together for a long time, and I am controlling my usual living expenses, where is there any indiscriminate spending?
"I see, we'll try to save as much as we can. I smiled reluctantly, but I felt a little aggrieved.
It's always me trying to make ends meet, and I haven't bought new clothes for a long time to save money, even basic skincare and cosmetics are the cheapest, but he doesn't seem to realize this, and thinks we're "spending money too much".
"By the way, Xiaoyu, has your salary increased?" Zhang Hui suddenly asked.
I was stunned for a moment, I have been waiting for this question for a long time, "No, has your company recently had any news of a salary increase?"
"Not yet, but I'll keep fighting for it. After Zhang Hui finished speaking, he stood up and prepared to go out.
I looked at his back and had an indescribable feeling in my heart. He was always busy with work and rarely cared about the family's financial situation, and I don't know if he really understood our predicament or if he was just working hard.
Maybe I'm too sensitive, I told myself. But this feeling has always haunted me, making me feel a little helpless and lonely.
I thought maybe it would be time to have a good talk with him.
"Xiaoyu, what do you want to eat at night?" Zhang Hui asked me with concern as soon as he got home.
"If I want to eat something light, I can cook it. I replied lightly.
"Okay, I'll prepare. Zhang Hui smiled and walked to the kitchen.
Looking at his back, I couldn't help but think of those previous contradictions. He was always busy with work, but he didn't care much about me and my family, which made me feel a little chilled.
After dinner, I decided to find a chance to talk to him.
"Zhang Hui, I have something I want to tell you. "I sat on the couch and looked at him seriously.
"What's the matter, tell me if there's anything bothering, and we'll solve it together. Zhang Hui stopped what he was doing and looked at me with concern.
I paused, then said, "I think we've been at odds with each other lately. ”
"Is it because I've been too busy lately?" asked Zhang Hui with some self-reproach.
"No, it's about our family's finances. I said frankly, "My salary alone is difficult to support our living expenses, and I have to send money to my parents every month, and I have to cope with various expenses, which is very stressful. ”
Zhang Hui listened to my words, was silent for a while, and then said, "I know that I may have neglected this problem recently, and I will correct it." ”
"I hope we can share the responsibilities of the family more equally and not leave me alone with too much stress. I said sincerely.
"I get it, and I'll do my best. Zhang Hui nodded solemnly.
Looking at his expression, I knew that he was genuinely willing to change. Perhaps the contradictions between us are not unsolvable, as long as we can communicate sincerely and work together, we will definitely be able to find a solution.
"Xiaoyu, I came back from work today and bought you some fruit. Zhang Hui smiled and took out a bag of fruit and handed it to me.
"Wow, you're so sweet, thank you!" I took the bag and looked at him gratefully.
"You're welcome, you've worked hard, I want to give you some supplemental nutrition. Zhang Hui said with a smile.
I looked at him with emotion, and a warm current welled up in my heart. Maybe the contradictions between us are not so difficult to solve, as long as we are willing to understand each other with our hearts and care for each other with our actions, everything will become simpler.
After dinner, Zhang Hui and I sat on the sofa together, drinking tea and chatting. This warm atmosphere makes me feel comfortable, as if all my worries have been swept away.
"By the way, Xiaoyu, I've been thinking about our house lately, and I don't know if we should change to a bigger one in the future. Zhang Hui said suddenly.
I was a little surprised to hear this, because although our current house is not big, it is barely enough to live. Why did he suddenly ask this question?
"Change houses?" I looked at him suspiciously, "but our house is fine now, so there's no need to change it." ”
"I feel like we might need more space later on, especially if we have kids. Zhang Hui said very seriously.
When I heard him mention the child, my heart moved, and I couldn't help but smile on my face. Although there are still some difficulties in our lives now, if we have children, we may be happier.
"Well, if we have children, of course we need to consider moving to a bigger house. I smiled and nodded, "But for now, let's try to solve the problem at hand." ”
"Yes, you're right. Zhang Hui smiled, as if full of expectations for the future.
Zhang Hui and I continued to talk about our future plans, and our hearts were full of expectations and hopes for the future. Maybe the conflicts between us are just a part of life, as long as we can be honest with each other and support each other, we will definitely be able to get through all the difficulties.
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye we have passed a few months. With the joint efforts of Zhang Hui and me, our lives have gradually become more stable and happier.
"Xiaoyu, I bought you some strawberries, I heard that strawberries are very sweet this season. Zhang Hui smiled and handed me a box of fresh strawberries.
I took the strawberry and smelled it, and sure enough, it had an enticing aroma. "Thank you, it's so sweet. I looked at him gratefully.
"You're welcome, you've been under a lot of pressure at work lately and need to eat more fruit. Zhang Hui said with a smile.
We have already begun to prepare for our future plans, planning to change houses, have children, and every bit of life is full of happiness.
"By the way, Xiaoyu, I've been thinking about buying you a better phone recently, what do you think?" Zhang Hui said suddenly.
I was stunned for a moment, I didn't expect him to suddenly come up with this idea. "I think the current mobile phone is quite easy to use, so there's no need to change it." ”
"But you've been using a phone for a few years, and it may not be good enough. Zhang Hui said seriously, "I want to buy you a new one to make it more convenient for you." ”
I looked at him with emotion, and my heart was filled with gratitude. "Thank you, but I think the phone still works, and I don't want you to spend too much money for me. ”
"It doesn't matter, as long as you're happy, I'll be satisfied. Zhang Hui said with a smile.
Looking at his serious face, I knew he really wanted to make my life better. I feel extremely blessed because my life is full of warmth and happiness because I have such a husband who loves me.
There is still a long way to go, but I believe that as long as we continue to support each other, we will be able to create a better tomorrow. I look forward to our future and look forward to walking through more days with Zhang Hui, forever.
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