The sunlight shined through the gaps in the curtains and sprinkled on Li Fang's busy figure. She was crouching on the ground, rubbing the floor hard, fine beads of sweat already oozing from her forehead. Suddenly, the silence of the room was shattered by the ringing of the phone, and she straightened up and picked it up with her foamy hand.
"Hey, Zhang Qiang, what's the matter?" Li Fang's voice carried a hint of exhaustion.
"What did you buy again? Did the money in the family blow in the wind?" Zhang Qiang's voice was full of reproach on the other end of the phone.
Li Fang frowned, a little unhappy in her heart, but still patiently explained: "The washing machine at home is broken, and I only bought a new one yesterday." ”
"It's a few thousand yuan again, can't you save some flowers?" Zhang Qiang's tone became more and more stern.
Li Fang felt aggrieved, she stopped what she was doing, took a deep breath and said, "Zhang Qiang, the washing machine is a necessity, and I bought the most cost-effective." ”
"Hmph, you always have an excuse. Zhang Qiang snorted coldly, "Let me tell you, I'm unemployed, and my family will have to save some flowers in the future." ”
Li Fang was stunned, she didn't expect Zhang Qiang to lose his job, which was undoubtedly a heavy blow to her. She was silent for a while, and then said, "Unemployed, then we should plan our family expenses well, and not spend money indiscriminately." ”
"Planning, what do you know?" Zhang Qiang's tone carried a hint of sarcasm, "You know how to buy this and that, and you don't know the hard work of making money at all." ”
Li Fang's heart felt like she had been pricked by a needle, she bit her lip and tried to restrain her emotions: "Zhang Qiang, I am also for the good of this family, and I am also working hard." ”
"Work hard, how much money can you earn by doing housework at home?" Zhang Qiang's words were like a knife, stabbing Li Fang's heart.
Li Fang didn't speak again, she hung up the phone silently, and her heart was mixed. She knew she needed to make some changes.
Li Fang stood in front of the mirror, looking at her slightly haggard face, and an indescribable sourness welled up in her heart. She recalled Zhang Qiang's words, and every word was like a needle pricked in her heart. She began to reflect on how she had revolved around her family over the years, but it seemed that she had never really lived for herself.
"I can't go on like this. Li Fang said to herself that she had decided to make a change.
That afternoon, Li Fang decided to go out to breathe, and go shopping by the way, maybe to relax. She walked aimlessly down the street, looking at the crowds of people coming and going, but her heart felt more and more lost.
"Fangfang!" a familiar voice interrupted her thoughts. Li Fang turned her head and saw that it was her college classmate Wang Li.
"Lily!" Li Fang exclaimed in surprise, and the two hugged each other tightly.
"You've changed a lot, you look so energetic. Li Fang looked at Wang Li, she was wearing a professional outfit and looked very capable.
Wang Li smiled and said, "I opened my own company, and now I'm very busy." ”
When Li Fang heard this, she couldn't help but feel a trace of envy in her heart. She asked, "Lily, how did you do that? I want to change too, but I don't feel like I know anything." ”
Wang Li took Li Fang's hand, sat on a bench on the side of the street, and said seriously: "Fangfang, do you remember your dream when you were in college? You said you wanted to become a writer. ”
Li Fang was stunned, she did have such a dream, but since she got married, she gradually forgot about it.
"You can try your hand at writing, or open an online store, and now that the Internet is so developed, there are many opportunities. Wang Li encouraged.
Li Fang's eyes flashed with hope, and she seemed to see a new path.
"Thank you, Lily, I'll think about it. Li Fang said gratefully.
The two chatted for a while, and it wasn't until the sun went down that Li Fang reluctantly said goodbye to Wang Li. She walked home with a new hope and determination in her heart.
The atmosphere of the family gathering was originally warm and harmonious, until Zhang Qiang suddenly announced his decision at the dinner table.
"I decided to use my family savings to buy a car for my younger brother, who needed to work. Zhang Qiang's words broke the harmony at the dinner table, and everyone's eyes turned to him.
Li Fang's heart sank, and she felt a wave of anger burning in her chest. She took a deep breath and tried to make her voice sound calm: "Zhang Qiang, didn't we discuss the family's financial situation before? Now that you are unemployed, we should save money." ”
Zhang Qiang frowned, obviously not expecting Li Fang to refute him in front of so many people: "This is our family's business, what do you know?"
"Why don't I understand? Every penny in the family is saved by me. Li Fang's voice raised, and she felt unprecedented courage, "Your brother needs a car for work, we understand, but can you consider the situation of our own family?"
Zhang Qiang's face became ugly, he didn't expect Li Fang to challenge his authority so directly: "Are you not giving me face, or are you not giving my brother face?"
"I just want to have a better future for our family. Li Fang insisted, her eyes firm and no longer evasive.
The other people at the dinner table began to whisper, and the atmosphere became tense. Zhang Qiang's younger brother Zhang Ming also felt embarrassed, he stood up and played a round: "Brother Qiang, sister-in-law, if you don't let this go in advance, let's eat first." ”
But Li Fang did not back down, she continued: "Zhang Qiang, we can't always sacrifice our own interests to satisfy others. We also have to think about ourselves. ”
Zhang Qiang stood up angrily, pointed at Li Fang and said, "You are selfish!"
"Am I selfish?" Li Fang's voice also raised, her eyes flashing with tears, "Have you thought about my feelings? Have you thought about our family?"
The quarrel grew louder and louder, and the other people at the dinner table began to persuade them, but both of them were very emotional and could not be calmed down. This family gathering, because of Zhang Qiang's words, became no longer peaceful.
After the quarrel, the atmosphere in the house became extremely heavy. Li Fang sat on the sofa with tears in her eyes, while Zhang Qiang was silent on the side, as if reflecting. After a long while, Zhang Qiang finally spoke, with a hint of guilt in his voice: "Fang, I... Probably really didn't take into account your feelings. ”
Li Fang raised her head, her voice was a little choked: "Zhang Qiang, I know you care about your brother, but our family also has its own difficulties. I save money every day in the hope that we can live better. ”
Zhang Qiang sighed, sat next to Li Fang, and held her hand: "I know, it's me who is too impulsive." After I lost my job, I felt like a failure and wanted to prove myself by buying a car for my brother. ”
Li Fang wiped her tears and said seriously: "Zhang Qiang, I don't need you to prove anything. I just hope we can work together to make our little family a better place. ”
Zhang Qiang nodded, a hint of determination flashed in his eyes: "Fang, you're right. Let's figure out how to solve this problem together. ”
The two began to seriously discuss the family's financial situation, and Li Fang put forward some ideas of her own: "We can cut some unnecessary expenses first, such as eating less restaurants and cooking more at home. ”
Zhang Qiang also agreed: "Yes, I can also look for a job, or see if I can do something part-time." ”
Li Fang thought about it for a while and made another suggestion: "I have a friend who has opened an online store and has a good business. I think I can learn from her and open an online store so that I can take care of my family and earn some money. ”
After Zhang Qiang heard this, there was a hint of surprise in his eyes: "Fang, this is a good idea. I'm sure you can do it well. ”
The two of them are like this, you and I are talking a word, and they begin to plan the future of the family. Although the future is unknown, they believe that as long as the two work together, there is no difficulty that cannot be overcome.
After some in-depth dialogue and reflection, Li Fang and Zhang Qiang sat on the sofa in the living room, facing the future of the family together. The night outside the window is getting darker, but the atmosphere inside the room is unusually warm and firm.
"Fang, I thought about it for a long time, you are right, we can't always rely on others, let alone sacrifice our future for the sake of temporary face. Zhang Qiang's voice carried a hint of firmness and determination.
Li Fang nodded, her eyes flashing with hope: "Zhang Qiang, I'm glad you think so." I believe that as long as we work together, nothing cannot be done. ”
Zhang Qiang held Li Fang's hand and said seriously: "I support you to open an online store, I believe you can do a good job." ”
A grateful smile appeared on Li Fang's face: "Thank you, Zhang Qiang." I also had an idea that we might as well sell the car and use the money as start-up capital. ”
Zhang Qiang was stunned for a moment, but soon his eyes also showed agreement: "Okay, just do as you say." We work together for our future. ”
The two looked at each other and smiled, their hearts full of strength and hope. The next day, Zhang Qiang contacted the second-hand car market and sold the car. With this money, they bought some necessary equipment and materials, and Li Fang's online store was opened.
At first, business did not go well, but Li Fang was not discouraged. She spends a lot of time every day researching the market, learning marketing strategies, and constantly optimizing her products and services. Slowly, the business of the online store began to improve, and more and more orders were received.
Zhang Qiang also found a new job, and although the income was not as good as before, he felt more down-to-earth and satisfied than before. He knew that as long as he and Li Fang worked together, their future would definitely get better and better.
A few months later, Li Fang's online store has become famous, and her monthly income has grown steadily. Zhang Qiang looked at Li Fang's busy and satisfied figure, and his heart was full of pride and gratitude.
"Fang, you really did it. Zhang Qiang said with emotion.
Li Fang responded with a smile: "We did it together, Zhang Qiang." As long as we don't give up, the future will definitely be better. ”
This article is a microfiction, please do not sit in the opposite seat