My name is Zhang Wei, I am 38 years old, and I am the manager of a logistics company. My wife's name is Li Na, who is 5 years younger than me and is a white-collar worker in a foreign company. We met at a friend's party and were attracted to her beauty and generosity. After a few years of getting along and getting to know each other, we finally came together and started a new family.
In the first few years of marriage, we were very close to each other, like a young couple in love. Li Na is a very considerate and good wife, and she carefully arranges three meals every day, so that I can eat very satisfied. On weekends, we would go on outings and watch movies together, and we had a very happy time.
But in the last year or two, Li Na has become a little cold, always coming home from work late, and sometimes working overtime until late. I asked her why she was still at the company so late, and she always prevaricated that she was too busy at work. A few times I went to pick her up from work, only to find out that she was not there, which made me suspicious.
Suspicions swirled in my mind for a few days, and I finally made up my mind to find out. One afternoon, Li Na said that she was going to work overtime, but I secretly followed her and found that she did not go to the company, but drove to a hotel. I hid in the car and saw her comb her hair, spray perfume, and then enter the hotel door.
My heart was pounded again, and a thousand thoughts crossed my mind. Could it be that Li Na really had a tryst with someone in the hotel?! I gritted my teeth and was determined to get to the bottom of it.
I immediately called my mother-in-law and told her about Li Na's visit to the hotel. The mother-in-law burst into a rage on the phone, cursing Li Na for being a "scourge". She said that she must come with my father and sister to "teach" Li Na well.
Half an hour later, they arrived at the hotel in a hurry. My mother-in-law grabbed me by the collar and gritted her teeth and said, "Son, you have broken my heart!
And more importantly, what will happen to my daughter if she gets divorced? Will she be seriously hurt? My mind was in a mess, and I didn't know what to do.
I took a deep breath and walked boldly into the hotel lobby. The waiter directed me to the door of room 606. I knocked the door a few times, and Li Na's voice came from inside: "Who?"
"It's me, open the door!" I said it out loud. The door finally opened, and Li Na looked flustered.
"Why are you here, what's going on?" She stammered.
"You still have the face to ask me?! You're cheating here, I know all about it!" I couldn't help but yell.
"Enough, I saw you come in, stop quibbling!" I interrupted her, my voice filled with anger and disappointment.
At this moment, a man's voice came from the room: "Nana, what's wrong?" Then a man walked out with a languid step, and when he saw us, a sly smile appeared on his face.
"It's your husband, it's really bad. The man said, sitting down on the couch as if nothing had happened, and lifted up the bathrobe that covered his legs.
I was almost maddened by what I saw. Li Na is still quibbling? My eyes are about to burst into flames! At that moment, there was a commotion outside.
"Swinger, get out of here!" I saw my mother-in-law kick open the door and rush in with a group of people. My dad and sister had anger and disgust written all over their faces.
"Mother, why are you here?" Li Na sat down on the ground in fright, covering her face with her hands.
"You scourge, how did I teach you such a shameless thing?!" The mother-in-law went up and slapped Li Na's face.
"Mom, don't hit her!" I hurriedly stepped forward to grab my crazy mother-in-law.
"Brother, are you so used to her? She has been caught cheating, and you still have to protect her?" My sister also rushed over and scolded Li Na again.
The room was in chaos, and everyone was enraged by Li Na's actions. Even the man was beaten by my dad by the collar. I've never seen such a chaotic scene.
With a "snap", the mother-in-law suddenly slapped the man. "You scumbag, you actually seduced my daughter-in-law!"
The man obviously didn't expect his mother-in-law to be so decisive, covering his hot cheeks, stunned for a moment. Then, he threw a backhand punch that knocked his mother-in-law to the ground.
"Mom!" My sister and I rushed up at the same time to protect my mother-in-law. The scene suddenly fell into chaos.
My dad and the man scuffled together, and the two sides went back and forth, and neither of them would show weakness. My sister picked up a vase and was about to smash the man, but Li Na stopped her.
"Don't hurt him! Li Na screamed, tears streaming down her face.
I went up and slapped her hard and knocked her to the ground. "Shut up! I've had enough of your lies!"
At this juncture, hotel security and police arrived at the scene. A couple of beefy security guards pulled us apart, and the police began to ask about what had happened.
We, you and I, tell you what happened. The mother-in-law lifted her clothes and showed her bruised and purple arm to the police.
"We are victims, how can we be treated as criminals?" I said indignantly.
After listening to the statements of both parties, the police finally decided to take the man and us back to the police station for further investigation.
I was put in a police car, and my heart was extremely heavy. Once upon a time, how I longed to grow old with Li Na, but now, our relationship has come to this point.
I began to hate Li Na's betrayal and shamelessness, and I regretted my over-tolerance. However, what pains me even more is that all of this will be very traumatic for my daughter. A broken family will leave a lifelong shadow on the child.
My eyes moistened, and my heart was mixed. Should I give Li Na a chance to be a new person? Or are we really getting to the point of divorce? I was deeply confused.
In the interrogation room of the police station, the atmosphere was so oppressive that it was breathless. Li Na lowered her head, tears rolling down her face.
I looked at her in confusion, not understanding what she meant. Li Na raised her head, her eyes helpless and sad.
"Over the past few years, you've become more and more cold to me. I am too busy at work, often working overtime late, and rarely talk to me when I come home. I often wait for you at home alone, only to eat cold meals. Sometimes, I ask you how you are doing, and you always shut yourself in your study with a few perfunctory words. "
"Oh, I see, that's what you're using to go out and steal?" The mother-in-law said coldly, "It's ridiculous! If you're really lonely, why do you have to find another man?
"Mom, you're so absolute. I hurriedly said, "After all, marriage is a matter for two people, and we are also responsible." "
"Brother, you're just protecting her like this, she's a complete bitch!" My sister said angrily.
"Enough! I know she's wrong, but should we just treat her like a complete bad person?" I snapped her off, "Everyone makes mistakes sometimes, and the key is whether she has the determination and courage to repent. "
I looked at Li Na, who was hanging her head down, with a complicated look in her eyes. I certainly can't forgive her for her cheating behavior, but her confession made me realize that both of us had failed in this marriage.
The mother-in-law and sister looked at each other and finally fell silent. At this time, the police said that the interrogation of the man had been completed, and we should also go back and wait for the results.
The group left the interrogation room and entered the hallway. I took Li Na's hand and sat her on the bench.
"Nana, I want to ask you a question. I took a deep breath, "Do you still love me, and if so, do we have a chance to start over?"
Li Na looked up and looked at me with teary eyes. "Of course I still love you, and that's going to never change. However, I also screwed up the relationship. If you decide to get a divorce, I won't blame you. "
I gazed into her eyes and felt the pain and struggle in her heart. I know that the rift between us is too big and deep, and even if we start again, it will be a long and arduous road.
"As the kids grow older, what will they think of our decisions?" I said to myself, "Will it be traumatized for the rest of my life?"
The mother-in-law was silent for a long time, and finally said: "Divorce is certainly a painful choice, but some damage is irreparable. Son, think twice before you act. "
I lowered my head and fell into deep thought. Should I give Li Na a chance to be a new person, or should I break off this marriage completely?
In fact, the essence of marriage is not just a contract, but also a commitment and bond in life. How sincere and sacred the vows we made in front of the altar were back then. Yet, before we know it, we begin to distance ourselves from each other, taking their needs and feelings for granted.
Loyalty and betrayal, this would have been a very simple line. But in the world of feelings, it becomes vague and complex. Li Na's infidelity is a betrayal, but my indifference to her is not another betrayal? The reason why the ship of marriage sinks is often not because of one person's fault, but because neither of them did their best to protect it.
I began to reflect on my life goals and values. Money status is indeed important, but if we lose the company of our families, what qualifications do we have to call ourselves successful people? The definition of happiness is not to have everything, but to have the most important things.
I'm starting to regret that I gradually neglected my wife for the sake of my career. If I could do it all over again, I would definitely cherish her more and take care of our relationship with my heart. Now, nothing can be done again. I can only try to find a way not to let the rift in this relationship get bigger and bigger.
Life is like a long journey, and no one is immune to falling and getting lost. What matters is whether we have the courage to get back on our feet and find our way to happiness.
A week later, Li Na and I went to the police station again. After some hard work, we finally convinced the other party's family to decide to give the marriage a chance to start over.
"Nana, I know that some irreparable rift has been created between us. But if we all still love each other, we should do everything we can to fix them. I said solemnly.
Although my parents and sister were strongly opposed to our reunion at first, they were eventually impressed by our sincerity and determination.
"Since you have made up your mind to start over, we can only respect your choice. The mother-in-law sighed, and her face finally softened a little, "But you have to remember that every family has a scripture that is difficult to read." The road to marriage is not smooth, and it requires mutual tolerance and understanding. "
"Mom, don't worry, I will definitely cherish Nana and never repeat the mistakes of the past. I said firmly.
The elder sister stepped forward and hugged Li Na, her eyes were complicated and sad. "Nana, I know you're in pain too. But you have to remember that before you hurt someone, you hurt yourself first. Hopefully, you will be able to slowly repair each other's rifts. "
Li Na nodded, tears welling up in her eyes. "Thank you for your understanding, I will definitely prove myself with my actions. "
Seeing that my family finally reached a consensus, my heart rippled with an unprecedented sense of relief and hope. Yes, we are not perfect, but it is precisely because of these twists and turns and struggles that feelings become more precious and precious.
Since then, I have been determined to correct my workaholic mistakes. I would leave work early every day and have dinner with Li Na. We also go on regular dates, watch movies together, go to the park, and relive the sweetness of our love back then.
Li Na has also become more considerate and will carefully ask me about my work situation and give me understanding and support. Sometimes I work late, and she will take the initiative to call to care if I have had dinner.
In this way, we used practical actions to mend the rift in each other's hearts bit by bit. My daughter has become happier and more optimistic when she sees us loving us again.
Once, she even said to me, "Mom and Dad, you are like a young couple who have just fallen in love, it's so sweet!"
Li Na and I looked at each other and smiled, and our hearts were filled with indescribable happiness and warmth. Yes, love is like a seed, as long as you take care of it, it will definitely sprout, blossom, and bear fruit again.
From this incident, I have experienced first-hand the fragility and preciousness of marriage. The reason why a relationship is on the verge of breaking down is often not because of one person's fault, but because both parties are negligent in caring and managing it.
If I had spent more time with Li Na and cared more about her life and inner world, maybe none of this would have happened. Unfortunately, I was so focused on my career that I neglected the importance of my family.
Luckily, before it all broke down, we realized the magnitude of the problem and made up our minds to start over. Marriage is like a long practice that requires unremitting effort and mutual understanding on both sides.
Only by taking the happiness of the other person as one's own happiness can one truly build a strong and long-lasting relationship. Love is a responsibility and commitment, not just a superficial novelty. It needs to be cared for and nourished by both parties with actions in order to last for a long time and never wither.
I deeply realized that marriage is worth much more than money and career. It is one of the most important pillars of life, giving us spiritual comfort and strength. Once we lose it, we become helpless in this cold world.
From now on, I will definitely cherish everything in front of me even more and do my best to protect my family. Because only with the support and understanding of our families can we bounce back in the face of adversity and continue the journey of life.
This thrilling experience will forever be an important lesson in my life. It made me realize that the road to happiness is not far away, and as long as we take care of the most important people around us, we will definitely find the key to happiness.