Zhang Wei is an ordinary office worker, and his wife Wang Fang is a housewife. Their brother-in-law, Li Ming, has lived with them since he was a child due to his poor family. The three of them depend on each other for their lives, and they are happy.
Although Zhang Wei's salary is not high, under Wang Fang's careful calculation, the family's life is quite passable. Li Ming has been very obedient since he was a child, and he worked hard when he was in school, and now he has graduated from college and works in a company.
Zhang Wei loves Li Ming very much and treats him as his own son. However, as Li Ming got older, Zhang Wei began to think about buying him a house. However, Zhang Wei's income is limited, and buying a house is really a big expense. He had been worried about it.
On the other hand, Zhang Wei loves his wife Wang Fang very much, and the relationship between the two has always been very good. Wang Fang is considerate and a virtuous and good wife. Zhang Wei didn't want their relationship to be affected because of money.
One night, when Wang Fang was cooking, she suddenly said to Zhang Wei: "Shouldn't we buy a house for Xiao Ming? He has already worked and will start a family in the future." "
Zhang Wei was stunned for a moment, then shook his head with a wry smile: "Buying a house is not a trivial matter, our savings are not enough at all." "
"So what to do?" Wang Fang frowned, "If Xiao Ming gets married in the future, where will he live?"
"The matter of starting a family is still far away, so we are not in a hurry for the time being. Zhang Wei comforted, "When we have saved enough money, we will consider buying him a house." "
"But when that happens, the price will only be higher!" Wang Fang disagreed, "I think I should buy a small house for Xiao Ming now, and it will be a good investment if it appreciates in the future." "
"It's easy to say, but buying a house is an astronomical amount!" Zhang Wei was a little angry, "Where is my income enough? If I take out a loan, I will have to repay the interest in the future, which will be even more troublesome." "
"So what do you say?" Wang Fang was also anxious, "Xiao Ming's future way out is very important, we can't let him stay without his own house, right?"
The two had a heated argument about this matter, and the scene was very tense at one point. Zhang Wei is stubborn and believes that he does not have the conditions to buy a house at the moment. And Wang Fang insisted on solving the housing problem for his brother-in-law, and neither of the two could convince anyone.
"Xiao Ming is just like our own child, we have the responsibility to give him a good future. Wang Fang said, "If I can't even give him a nest, I will feel very guilty." "
She looked at Zhang Wei, her eyes were full of pleading: "Let's scrape together the money, work hard, and we will definitely be able to save enough for the down payment." In the future, when Xiao Ming earns money, he can also repay the loan in installments. "
Wang Fang did have good intentions. Xiao Ming has lived with them since he was a child, and she treats him as if he were her own son. She hopes that Xiao Ming will be able to live and work in peace and contentment in the future, and will not be bothered by the problems of the house.
Zhang Wei listened, but still shook his head: "You don't understand, buying a house is not just as simple as a down payment. Monthly contributions, interest, and strata fees are all big expenses. How can I afford a salary alone?"
He sighed, his face full of helplessness: "Of course, I also hope that Xiao Ming will be happy and healthy in the future, but at the moment we are really unable to do it." It's better to wait until our income is higher and we have enough for a down payment. "
Zhang Wei is the pillar of the family, and he has to calculate the expenses of the whole family. Buying a house rashly will bring a heavy financial burden to his family, which he never wants to see.
"You're just stingy!" Wang Fang finally couldn't bear it anymore and glared at Zhang Wei fiercely, "Xiao Ming is kind to us, but you treat him like this, I really can't stand it!"
With that, she began to pack her bags, her movements full of anger and sadness. Zhang Wei hurriedly stepped forward and grabbed her: "What are you doing here? Let's talk about it, don't you need this?"
"There's nothing more to talk about!" Wang Fang roared hoarsely, "Since you don't even look down on Xiao Ming, don't entangle ourselves anymore!"
Zhang Wei was hit hard by his wife's words, and he never imagined that a quarrel over housework would evolve to such a point. Watching his wife leave without looking back, he felt that his heart was like a knife, and he had mixed feelings.
The days passed in dreary and loneliness day by day. Zhang Wei often sat in the living room in a daze, thinking about the bits and pieces of getting along with Wang Fang, and felt a lot of pain and self-blame in his heart. He began to regret his stubbornness, and if he could understand his wife's good intentions, maybe none of this would have happened.
Just when Zhang Wei was missing his wife day and night, an unexpected news came: his brother-in-law Li Ming had been in a car accident and was being treated in the hospital.
Zhang Wei rushed to the hospital and saw Li Ming's face covered with bruises and bandages, and he couldn't help but feel heartbroken. It turned out that Li Ming was on his way to work when he was hit by a hit-and-run car and fell on the side of the road, causing multiple fractures and internal injuries.
"The cost of my current hospitalization is very high, and the company's medical insurance can only partially reimburse it. Li Ming said weakly, "The money I saved is not enough to cover all the expenses, so I can only temporarily owe some of them." "
Seeing his brother-in-law suffer such a catastrophe, Zhang Wei blamed himself in his heart. If he had listened to his wife's advice and bought a house for Li Ming, maybe he wouldn't have had to rent such a remote rental house, and he wouldn't have encountered this situation.
Just when Zhang Wei was anxious, Wang Fang suddenly came back. When she saw what happened to her brother-in-law, she burst into tears, and blamed herself again and again that she was so dizzy that she abandoned this home.
"It's all my fault, why am I willing to leave you behind?" Wang Fang said bitterly, "Xiao Ming has been injured so badly, we should share weal and woe and support each other." "
Zhang Wei looked at his wife's eyes, and his heart was mixed. He understood that his wife had good intentions, but she was too impulsive at the time to make that decision. Now that his wife has taken the initiative to restore his home, he is of course extremely happy, but at the same time, he is also reflecting on what he has done.
During his brother-in-law's hospitalization, Zhang Wei often reflected on the past alone. He realized that the reason why he refused Wang Fang's request was not only economic considerations, but also a selfish motive.
Looking at his brother-in-law lying on the hospital bed, Zhang Wei made up his mind to atone for what he had done before. He said to his wife: "Fangfang, our family must be in the same boat, and I will never rest on my laurels again." When Xiao Ming recovers from his injuries and is discharged from the hospital, we will buy him a house so that he can have a place to live. "
Wang Fang nodded, and finally showed a look of relief on her face. Since then, the relationship between the three people has regained its former warmth, understanding each other and supporting each other. Zhang Wei understood the truth that blood is thicker than water, and the importance of family is more important than everything. Only by working together can a family walk hand in hand through any difficult period.