Li Mei stood at the door of the gym, a little hesitant. It was the first time she had stepped into such a place, and she couldn't help but feel a little nervous. Her friend Xiaoling encouraged her on the side, "Don't worry, the fitness instructors are very professional, you just need to do it." "
Li Mei nodded, took a deep breath, and took a step. As soon as she entered, she was greeted by dynamic music and various fitness equipment, and her eyes were quickly drawn to a fitness instructor who was instructing the students. He has a strong body, standard movements, and clear explanations, he is Zhang Qiang.
"Come, follow me, one-two-three-four, two-two-three-four..." Zhang Qiang's voice was loud and rhythmic, and Li Mei involuntarily moved along with his movements. Her movements are a little clumsy, but Zhang Qiang always patiently corrects and gives encouragement.
"You're doing a good job, you're able to keep up with the pace the first time, you have a lot of potential. Zhang Qiang said to her with a smile.
Li Mei was a little embarrassed, "I rarely exercise, but today I was pulled by a friend." "
"It's okay, fitness is a long-term thing, take your time. Zhang Qiang encouraged her.
As the course progressed, Li Mei gradually relaxed, and she began to enjoy the joy of exercise. Zhang Qiang's energy and enthusiasm were infectious, and she found that she was looking forward to the next class.
After class, Zhang Qiang took the initiative to come over, "My name is Zhang Qiang, I am a fitness instructor here, I am very happy to meet you." "
"My name is Li Mei, I am here for the first time today, thank you for your guidance. Li Mei responded with a smile.
"If you like, you can come back often, and I'll teach you some exercises that work for you. Zhang Qiang said enthusiastically.
"Really? That's great. Li Mei was a little surprised.
The two added WeChat to each other and agreed to see each other next time. Li Mei walked out of the gym, feeling extremely relaxed. She didn't expect that she would meet someone in such a place who made her heart move.
With the passage of time, the relationship between Li Mei and Zhang Qiang has quietly changed. They were no longer limited to gym interactions and began to have more private communication. By chance, Zhang Qiang invited Li Mei to watch a basketball game together, and Li Mei readily accepted.
On the field, the fierce confrontation of the players and the shouts of the audience made Li Mei excited, and she couldn't help but cheer for the team supported by Zhang Qiang. Zhang Qiang looked at Li Mei's devotion, and a trace of tenderness flashed in his eyes.
After the game, the two sat down in front of a food stall outside the gymnasium and ordered two bowls of hot wontons. Zhang Qiang smiled and asked, "How is it, did you enjoy today's game?"
Li Mei nodded, "It's so exciting, I rarely watched basketball before, I didn't expect it to be so exciting." ”
"Then what kind of sports do you usually like?" Zhang Qiang asked curiously.
"I," Li Mei thought for a moment, "I prefer quieter exercises, such as yoga, or walking." ”
Zhang Qiang nodded, "Yoga is good, self-cultivation." ”
The two chatted while eating, and the topic changed from sports to their respective lives. Li Mei talks about her job and the daily challenges of being a single mother. Zhang Qiang shared his experience of becoming a fitness trainer and his passion for healthy living.
"You know, when I was a kid, I was very weak," Zhang said, "and it was sports that changed me and made me more confident and strong. ”
Li Mei looked at Zhang Qiang, her eyes showing admiration, "You are really amazing, use your own experience to inspire others." ”
Zhang Qiang smiled, "Everyone has their own story, the important thing is to find a way that suits you to achieve your dreams." ”
As the night deepened, the two of them walked on their way home, and the shadows under the street lamp were stretched long. Li Mei suddenly asked, "Zhang Qiang, do you have a dream?"
Zhang Qiang stopped and looked at Li Mei seriously, "Yes, my dream is to open my own gym and help more people get healthy." ”
Li Mei was impressed by Zhang Qiang's sincerity and determination, and she smiled and said, "I believe you can do it." ”
Li Mei's life seems to be on the right track, and her relationship with Zhang Qiang is deepening, but there are undercurrents surging under the calm waters. One day, she received a call from her ex-husband, and the other party's voice was cold and direct: "I heard that you have recently got a new boyfriend, which will affect Xiao Ming's growth environment, and I plan to reapply for custody." ”
Li Mei's heart tightened, she knew that her ex-husband's words were not groundless, and there were indeed legal considerations in this regard. She tried to stay calm and responded: "Xiao Ming and I live very steadily, and Zhang Qiang is also very good to him, which will not have a negative impact on him." ”
"Zhang Qiang, what can a fitness trainer give him?" said the ex-husband's tone with obvious disdain, "I'll ask the lawyer to contact you, and we'll see you in court." ”
After hanging up the phone, Li Mei's heart was heavy, and she was worried that this lawsuit would bring a psychological burden to Xiao Ming. In the evening, she tried to talk to Xiao Ming, but Xiao Ming's reaction was beyond her expectations.
"Mom, I don't understand, why are you looking for a new boyfriend?" Xiao Ming's eyes were full of confusion, "I don't want strangers to intervene in our lives. ”
Li Mei looked at her son distressedly, and she explained softly: "Uncle Zhang Qiang is a friend of my mother, he cares about us very much and respects our family. Mom wants you to give him a chance and try to get to know him. ”
Xiao Ming was silent, he obviously needed time to digest the news. Li Mei has mixed feelings, she neither wants to lose her son's trust, nor does she want to give up her relationship with Zhang Qiang. She decided to talk to Zhang Qiang to see what he suggested.
After Zhang Qiang listened to Li Mei's narration, his eyes were firm and gentle: "I will respect Xiao Ming's feelings and give him time." Our relationship shouldn't be a burden on his upbringing. ”
Li Mei was moved by Zhang Qiang's understanding, but also realized that she needed to find a balance between her son and her lover. She decided to give Xiao Ming more love and explanation, so that he could understand that no matter what happened, his mother would be his strongest backing.
The atmosphere of the family gathering was originally warm and lively, but when Li Mei appeared in front of her family with Zhang Qiang, the subtle changes in the air made Li Mei feel a little nervous. At the dinner table, the eyes of the elders looked at Zhang Qiang, and their eyes revealed doubts and distrust.
Li Mei's mother spoke first, with concern in her tone: "Meimei, who is this?"
"Auntie, my name is Zhang Qiang, and I am a friend of Li Mei. Zhang Qiang stood up politely and introduced himself with a smile.
Li Mei's father was more direct: "I heard that you are a fitness instructor? You are much younger than our Meimei, right?"
Zhang Qiang did not evade the question, he replied seriously: "Yes, uncle, I am indeed six years younger than Li Mei, but age is not an obstacle between us. I respect and cherish Li Mei very much, and our relationship is serious. ”
Xiao Ming sat next to him, looking at Zhang Qiang with a hint of complexity in his eyes. He hasn't fully accepted Zhang Qiang, but he sees Zhang Qiang's sincerity and hard work.
The conversation at the dinner table continued, and the family's doubts were gradually resolved by Zhang Qiang's honesty and Li Mei's firmness. Xiao Ming stood up suddenly, his voice was small, but clear and firm: "Mom and Uncle Zhang Qiang are very happy together, I hope my mother is happy." ”
Li Mei looked at her son with emotion, she knew that Xiao Ming's words had a great impact on her family. She held Zhang Qiang's hand, her eyes full of gratitude.
However, at this moment, Li Mei's ex-husband appeared, and his arrival made the originally relaxed atmosphere tense again. The ex-husband took the lawyer and directly raised the custody issue to Li Mei: "Li Mei, let's meet in court, I am thinking about Xiao Ming's future." ”
Zhang Qiang stood up, his eyes firm: "If necessary, I am willing to testify in court to prove my concern for Xiao Ming and my support for Li Mei." ”
Li Mei's family watched this scene, and they began to realize Zhang Qiang's sincerity to Li Mei and Xiao Ming. Although the future is unknown, Zhang Qiang's commitment and Xiao Ming's support have given Li Mei great courage.
With the passage of time, the relationship between Li Mei and Zhang Qiang gradually strengthened through the observation and testing of their families. After the family gathering, there was a noticeable change in the attitude of the family, and they began to try to understand and accept Zhang Qiang. Li Mei's mother even took the initiative to invite Zhang Qiang to eat at home, which was a recognition of him.
One night, Li Mei's mother took Zhang Qiang's hand and said earnestly: "Zhang Qiang, I know that your relationship with Meimei is sincere, and we also hope that Meimei will be happy." Xiao Ming is a good boy, I just hope you can give him a stable home. ”
Zhang Qiang nodded seriously, "Auntie, I will." I will not only take good care of Li Mei, but also treat Xiao Ming like my own child. ”
Xiao Ming stood aside, and when he heard Zhang Qiang's words, a warm current surged in his heart. He began to realize that Zhang Qiang's concern for him was sincere, no longer an external threat, but an existence that could be relied on.
In the following days, Zhang Qiang won Xiao Ming's trust with practical actions. Not only did he help him improve his athletic performance, but he also patiently taught him how to face small challenges in school. Xiao Ming's smile became more and more, and he began to take the initiative to share interesting things in school with Zhang Qiang.
Finally, it's court day. Zhang Qiang appeared in court as promised, and he stood firmly beside Li Mei and stated his commitment and love to the judge to Li Mei and Xiao Ming. When Li Mei's ex-husband saw this scene, he also felt Zhang Qiang's firmness and sincerity, and finally chose to withdraw the lawsuit.
Walking out of the courtroom, Li Mei and Zhang Qiang hugged each other tightly, knowing that although the fight was difficult, they won in the end. Xiao Ming ran over and hugged them happily, "Can we go to the amusement park together?"
Li Mei and Zhang Qiang looked at each other and smiled, and Zhang Qiang said, "Of course you can, let's go together as a family." ”
This article is a microfiction, please do not sit in the opposite seat