My name is Li Yumeng, an ordinary girl living in a bustling city. My parents are ordinary office workers, hardworking and simple, and they have always had low requirements for me, just hoping that I would live happily. In my story, there is a man I love deeply, his name is Zhang Lei. We met in college and fell in love with each other in the bustling youth. However, happiness is not always smooth sailing, and life's dilemmas and challenges are gradually finding our way.
The cause of the incident actually started with our engagement. On that day, Zhang Lei wore a shiny diamond ring and knelt down on one knee to propose to me, I nodded excitedly, tears blurring our vision. At this moment, I thought I had the happiest feeling in the world, and I thought that our future would be full of warmth and romance.
However, the issue of buying a house before marriage has become the first contradiction between us. One day, I excitedly told Zhang Lei that I was going to buy a house to prepare for our married life. However, I didn't expect him to show a dissatisfied expression, "Why do you want to buy a house? Aren't we able to live in my house after we get married?" His words were full of confusion and dissatisfaction, and I was a little stunned, I didn't expect him to be so disgusted by this question.
"But we all have to take responsibility for our future. I said with some embarrassment.
"Why can't you think about it? My family is in good condition, so it's good that we can live in my house. Zhang Lei's tone was a little impatient.
"However, I think buying a house is a responsibility and responsibility, and we should have our own nest after we get married. I tried to explain.
"Hmph, you're just ignorant! You will only bring a burden to our lives by doing this!" Zhang Lei's face became more and more ugly, and his tone became more and more hard.
I was taken aback by his attitude, I didn't expect him to be so angry because of this. The conversation between us grew more and more intense, and eventually turned into an argument. His attitude made me feel disappointed and aggrieved, I thought that the love between us would overcome everything, but I didn't expect such a small problem to cause such a big conflict.
I was walking home alone, my heart heavy, and my mind kept recalling the scene I had just seen. Perhaps, I was too idealistic to think that love can overcome everything, but I didn't expect that the problems in real life would be so intractable. What should I do? This question lingered in my mind, leaving me feeling anxious and helpless.
After that day's quarrel, the relationship between me and Zhang Lei became a little awkward. He seemed to be much colder to me, and his usual smile became rarer. Whenever I mentioned the topic of the house, he avoided it, as if it had become a taboo between us forever.
One night, I was watching TV in the living room and my mood was a little heavy. Suddenly, Zhang Lei walked over and sat beside me with a somewhat serious expression.
"Yumeng, let's have a good talk. His tone was a little heavy.
I nodded, motioning for him to continue.
"Actually, I understand your thoughts, and I know that you want to buy a house for the sake of our future. Zhang Lei spoke, with a hint of apology in his tone.
I listened to him, and I was a little relieved that at least he was willing to communicate with me.
"However, I think buying a house now is a bit too burdensome. After all, we have a lot of other expenses after we get married, and I've already bought a house, so we can live in my house at all. There was a hint of helplessness in his words.
"However, I don't want to rely on you all the time, I think we have to have our own life and our own little family. "I tried to explain what I thought.
"I understand your thoughts, but I hope you understand mine. There was a hint of pleading in his tone.
I was silent for a moment, a little hesitant in my heart. Perhaps, I was too stubborn to take into account his feelings. After all, buying a house is a big expense, and maybe I should think more about our future.
"Well, I'll consider your suggestion. "I finally compromised, after all, I didn't want this little problem to affect our relationship.
Zhang Lei listened to my reply, with a relieved smile on his face, and seemed to be relieved.
"Thank you, Yumeng. I know you're doing it for our good. He took my hand and said softly.
I looked at his smile, and my heart was warm, maybe this is the power of love, which allows us to tolerate each other, understand each other, and face the difficulties and challenges in life together.
However, although the conflict between us was resolved, the doubts in our hearts lingered. I don't know what the future between us will look like, and I don't know if we'll be able to actually come together. Perhaps, this is just the beginning, and we still have a long way to go.
I thought silently, my heart full of anticipation and anxiety about the future. I don't know if the relationship between us will stand the test of time and will be as strong as it is now. Only time will give us an answer, and I can only wait quietly.
As the days passed, the relationship between me and Zhang Lei returned to the previous harmony. Although we have made some compromises about buying a house, there is still a sense of uncertainty about the future in my mind. I don't know if our relationship will stand the test of time or if we're really fit together.
However, changes in life are always unexpected. Just when we gradually adjusted the pace of life and were ready to enter the wedding preparations, I received a shocking news - Zhang Lei's company suddenly encountered operational difficulties, and he was laid off.
When I heard the news, I couldn't help but feel an indescribable sense of worry. I know what it means to be unemployed, especially in today's competitive society. And Zhang Lei, he used to be so confident and courageous, I don't know if he can withstand such a blow.
"Lei Lei, what's wrong with you, why haven't you come back for so long?" I called him anxiously, my heart full of worry.
"Yumeng, I'...... I was made redundant by the company. His deep voice came from the other end of the line.
"What? how can this be?" I listened to him, and my heart jumped wildly, and my whole body seemed to be splashed with a bucket of ice water.
"The company has been having some difficulties lately and needs to reduce costs by laying off employees. There was a hint of helplessness in his tone.
I felt a pang of distress, imagining his mood at the moment, and I didn't know what to say.
"Don't worry, I'll get a new job as soon as I can. "He seemed to want to comfort me, but I knew that something like this would never be easy for him.
"I know you're going to get through this. I tried to encourage him, but the worries in my heart still couldn't be dispelled.
I know what unemployment means to a person, and I know the bitterness and helplessness involved. I knew I couldn't leave him alone with this kind of pressure, and I was going to do my part to help him through this.
That night, I sat on the sofa with Zhang Lei, and I gently held his hand and quietly stayed by his side. I knew what he needed at this moment was not empty comfort, but a shoulder to lean on, someone to talk to.
"Yumeng, I don't know what to do. His voice trembled a little, and I knew the anxiety and helplessness in his heart.
"Don't worry, we'll face it all together. I gently stroked his hair and used all my strength to comfort him.
I know that although the difficulties ahead are great, as long as we work together and support each other, we will be able to overcome this difficulty. The love between us will be like a beacon, illuminating the way forward, allowing us to move towards a bright future together.
During the period when Zhang Lei was unemployed, he and I have always been silently together. I did everything I could to help him find a job and give him encouragement and support. Although life has become a little difficult, the relationship between us has become stronger.
Finally, after a period of hard work, Zhang Lei found a new job, although the treatment was not as good as before, but he seemed extremely excited and satisfied.
"Yumeng, I've found a new job!" he said to me excitedly, with a happy smile on his face.
"Really, great!" I also felt a surge of joy in my heart, and this time of hard work was finally in vain.
"Yes, although the pay is not as good as before, I will work hard to get promoted as soon as possible. There was a determination in his eyes.
I looked at his smile and my heart was filled with anticipation and hope for the future. Perhaps, all these difficulties are to make us stronger and more mature. As long as we work together and support each other, we will be able to get through any difficulties in life.
However, just when we thought everything was going to be better, a sudden accident shattered our beautiful illusions.
"Yumeng, I have something to tell you. Zhang Lei's face was a little solemn, and I couldn't help but feel a little uneasy.
"What's the matter?" I asked nervously.
"My dad was sick and the doctor said it was terminal cancer. His voice trembled a little, and I saw the helplessness and sadness in his eyes.
I listened to his words and my heart shook violently, I couldn't imagine that such a strong man could be so vulnerable. I know that he has always relied on his parents, especially his father, and they have a very strong relationship.
"Lei Lei, don't be too sad, I will always be by your side. I gently shook his hand and comforted him with all my might.
"Thank you, Yumeng. I don't really know what to do anymore. "His tears flowed down my eyes, and I saw his helplessness and despair.
"Don't worry, we'll get through this. I gently patted him on the shoulder, trying to give him courage and confidence.
I know that in the face of all kinds of difficulties and challenges in life, we can only support each other and face them together. Only in this way will we be able to overcome everything and meet every challenge in life.
During the time when Zhang Lei's father was sick, he and I have always been silently with each other. I did everything I could to help him take care of the family, giving him encouragement and support. Whenever he felt helpless and hopeless, I would be there for him to give him strength and courage.
"Yumeng, my father's condition has deteriorated, and the doctor said that there is no cure. There was a hint of choking in Zhang Lei's voice, and I saw the tears in his eyes.
"Lei Lei, don't be too sad, we will definitely do everything we can to help your father. I gently patted him on the shoulder, trying to give him some comfort.
"But I feel so helpless, I don't know what to do. His voice was filled with helplessness and despair.
"Don't worry, we're going to get through this, you have to believe in yourself and you have to believe in us. I said in a firm tone.
In the following days, we have been doing our best for Zhang Lei's father. We went to major hospitals for medical treatment and found the best doctors to treat him, but his condition still did not improve. Whenever I see Zhang Lei's anxious expression, my heart is full of helplessness and sadness.
"Yumeng, my dad is no longer good, the doctor said that the only way to make him as comfortable as possible is to do nothing. Zhang Lei's voice carried a hint of heaviness.
I felt a sense of powerlessness in my heart, and I didn't know what to do. I know it's a huge blow for him, he's lost someone closest to him, and it's undoubtedly a huge pain for him.
"Lei Lei, don't be too sad, we will definitely get through this together. I gently shook his hand and tried to give him some courage and hope.
"Thank you, Yumeng. I feel so much better with you by my side. He said in a trembling voice.
I know that although the difficulties ahead are great, as long as we work together and support each other, we will be able to overcome this difficulty. The love between us will be like a beacon, illuminating the way forward, allowing us to move towards a bright future together.