Li Qiang hunched his waist, holding a hoe in his hand, turning over the dirt one by one. The May sun scorched the earth like fire, and sweat slipped down his forehead, dripping into the dirt, and was absorbed in an instant. He looked up at the sky, the sun was high and there was not a trace of cloud, he wiped his sweat and continued to work hard.
"Qiangzi, come back for dinner, what time is it, and you're still sunbathing outside. Mother's voice came from afar.
Li Qiang straightened up and looked at his watch, it was already past one o'clock in the afternoon. He answered, picked up his hoe and headed home.
"Mom, I'm back. Li Qiang walked into the courtyard and saw his wife Wang Li and his sister Li Mei sitting in the shade of a tree, eating watermelon and chatting.
"Yo, Li Qiang is back, look at it, the clothes are soaked. Wang Li glanced at it, with a hint of dissatisfaction in her tone.
Li Mei also glanced at it, and said with a smile: "Brother, you can wring out water in this dress." ”
Li Qiang smiled awkwardly, put down the hoe, and walked into the house to change clothes.
"Mom, look at Li Qiang, he knows how to work all day long, and he doesn't know how to accompany us more. Wang Li complained.
"What do you know, Li Qiang is doing this for the good of this family, don't complain. The mother smiled and comforted Wang Li.
Li Qiang changed his clothes, walked out of the house, and saw his mother busy in the kitchen.
"Mom, I'll help. Li Qiang stepped forward and wanted to help.
"No need, you go and rest first, and I'll call you when the meal is ready." Mother smiled and refused.
Li Qiang had no choice but to sit aside, looking at his mother's busy figure, feeling a little uncomfortable. He knew that he was always the one who seemed to be overlooked in this family.
"Brother, why did you come back so late today?" Li Mei walked over, sat next to Li Qiang, and asked curiously.
"There was a lot of work in the field, so I worked a little longer. Li Qiang replied with a smile.
"Look at you, you know how to work all day long, and you don't know how to accompany us more. Wang Li's voice sounded again, with a hint of reproach in her tone.
Li Qiang didn't speak, just lowered his head silently. He knew that he was always the one who seemed to be misunderstood in this family.
At the dinner table, the family sat together, and the atmosphere was a little awkward. Li Qiang ate silently, listening to the small talk of his family, but he was a little confused. He began to wonder, what is he in this family?
As soon as Li Qiang put down the dishes and chopsticks, he heard the sound of his wife Wang Li and his sister Li Fang arguing in the kitchen. He frowned, stood up, and walked to the kitchen.
"What's wrong with you?" Li Qiang walked into the kitchen and saw Wang Li and Li Fang standing facing each other, their faces not looking good.
"It's not because of you!" Wang Li pointed at Li Fang and said in a sharp tone, "Look at it, these dishes you bought are not enough to eat!"
"How did I know that you would invite so many people to dinner!" Li Fang did not show weakness, and her voice was also high-pitched, "Besides, you never cared about the affairs at home, and now you are accusing me?"
"Okay, okay, don't make any noise. Li Qiang tried to calm the anger of the two, "If the food is not enough, we can buy it again, there is no need to quarrel over this little thing." ”
"What do you know!" Wang Li turned her head and vented her dissatisfaction with Li Qiang, "You know how to work, when have you ever been concerned about family affairs?"
Li Fang also took over the conversation, "That is, if you look at yourself, you will know that you are working hard all day long, when have you taken care of the affairs at home?"
Li Qiang was stunned, he didn't expect that he tried to mediate, but he was misunderstood and blamed by his family. He felt a wave of grievance, but more confusion and helplessness.
"I..." Li Qiang opened his mouth, but he didn't know what to say.
"Forget it, I can't tell you clearly. Wang Li snorted coldly, turned around and walked out of the kitchen.
Li Fang glanced at Li Qiang and walked out with him.
Li Qiang stood in place, with mixed feelings in his heart. He didn't understand why he had worked so hard for this family, but he couldn't get the understanding and support of his family. He felt lonely and helpless like never before.
The atmosphere of the family gathering should have been warm and harmonious, but for Li Qiang, it became an ordeal. He sat in the corner, silently listening to the laughter of his family, but his heart felt as uncomfortable as being pricked by a needle. He thought that his dedication to the family would be recognized by his family, but the reality gave him a heavy blow.
"Look at Li Qiang, you know how to work hard all day long, and you don't know how to accompany us more. Wang Li's voice came from the living room, with a hint of disdain.
"Yes, he knows how to work, and he never cares about things at home. Li Fang echoed, her tone revealing dissatisfaction.
Li Qiang's heart sank suddenly, he didn't expect that he would be such an image in the hearts of his family. He stood up and tried to leave, but heard more talking.
"He's just an old scalper, he can only plow the land and nothing else. A relative laughed, as if playing an inconsequential joke.
"Yes, if our family didn't have him, I really don't know what to do. Another relative took over, his tone full of contempt.
Li Qiang's face became more and more ugly, he felt that his dignity was trampled on, and his efforts were taken for granted. He couldn't take it anymore and turned and went into the kitchen, trying to talk to his mother.
"Mom, I..." Li Qiang's voice was a little choked.
The mother raised her head, saw Li Qiang's face, hurriedly put down the work in her hand, and asked with concern: "Qiangzi, what's wrong with you?"
"I... I heard what they said. Li Qiang's voice was low and trembling with a hint of trembling.
The mother was silent for a moment, and then whispered, "Qiangzi, you have given a lot to this family, we all know it. However, sometimes, people tend to ignore the people closest to them. ”
Li Qiang's tears finally couldn't help flowing, and he felt unprecedented disappointment and anger. He knew that he couldn't go on like this, that he needed to change, that he needed to show his family that he was worthy.
Li Qiang stood at the door of the kitchen, his hands tightly gripping the door frame, his heart struggling fiercely. He heard the laughter and conversation of his family in the living room, but the voices grew harsher and harsher to his ears. He took a deep breath and turned and strode towards the living room.
"Have you said enough!" Li Qiang's voice suddenly sounded, and the conversation in the living room stopped abruptly, and everyone's eyes turned to him.
Wang Li was stunned for a moment, then frowned and said, "Li Qiang, what are you doing here?"
"What am I doing?" Li Qiang's voice was full of anger, "I am tired and tired in the field, but you are here to speak ill of me!"
"How can we say bad things about you, you heard it wrong. Li Fang tried to ease the atmosphere, but there was disapproval in her tone.
"Did you hear it wrong?" Li Qiang sneered, "Do you think I can't hear it? What are you treating as me? The old cattle at home?
The atmosphere in the living room suddenly became tense, and the family looked at each other, not knowing how to respond.
"Li Qiang, don't get me wrong, we didn't mean that. The mother quickly stood up and tried to calm the situation.
But Li Qiang couldn't bear it anymore, and his emotions erupted like a volcano: "That's not what it means? What does that mean? I have paid so much for this family, but you treat me like this!"
"Li Qiang, calm down. Wang Li also stood up, but with reproach in her tone.
"Calm down?" Li Qiang's voice became higher and higher, "I've been calm for too long!
After speaking, Li Qiang turned around and ran out of the living room and rushed out of the house. His steps seemed quick and firm in the night, and he did not look back, nor did he stop.
Time passed silently like flowing water, and Li Qiang's wandering life outside made him experience a lot and think a lot. He began to realize that the true value lay not in the perceptions of others, but in his own actions and choices. During his time in the field, he came into contact with different people and things, broadened his horizons, and became more determined. He decided to return to his hometown and use the knowledge and experience he had learned outside to start a new journey.
Li Qiang stood at the familiar entrance of the village, looking at the winding path, his heart full of complicated emotions. He took a deep breath, took a step, and walked home.
"Qiangzi, are you back?" the mother's voice trembled and disbelieved.
"Mom, I'm back. Li Qiang's voice was calm, but his eyes flashed with determination.
"You are..."The mother looked at Li Qiang, her eyes full of doubt.
"I figured it out, Mom. Li Qiang held his mother's hand and said in a firm tone, "I decided to stay in my hometown and do something of my own." ”
"Really?" a hint of surprise flashed in her mother's eyes, "what do you want to do?"
"I want to open an agro-processing plant. Li Qiang's eyes flashed with hope, "Processing and selling our agricultural products will increase income and promote the development of the village." ”
"It's... Will this work?" the mother was a little worried.
"It works, Mom. Li Qiang smiled and comforted his mother, "I have already made detailed plans and contacted some partners. ”
Li Qiang's words reassured the mother a lot, and she looked at her son with pride and expectation in her eyes.
Li Qiang, who returned home, did not stop, and he immediately began to act. He reached out to some of the young people in the village to discuss the plan with them and mobilize them to participate. He also found Wang Li and Li Fang and sincerely apologized to them, hoping to get their support and understanding.
"Wang Li, Li Fang, it was me who was wrong before, and I ignored your feelings. Li Qiang's voice was sincere, "I have figured it out now, and I hope to get your support." ”
Wang Li and Li Fang glanced at each other, they saw the firmness and sincerity in Li Qiang's eyes, and the estrangement in their hearts slowly dissipated.
"Hadron, we support you. Wang Li's voice softened a lot, "We all hope you are well." ”
"Thank you, Wang Li, thank you. A hint of emotion flashed in Li Qiang's eyes.
Li Fang also smiled and nodded, expressing support.
With the support of his family, Li Qiang is even more motivated. He started to get busy, contacting suppliers, buying equipment, recruiting workers... Everything is going on in an orderly manner.
A few months later, Li Qiang's agricultural processing plant officially opened. On the day of the opening, the people of the village came, and they looked at this once neglected youth, but now it has become the pride of the village. Li Qiang stood in the crowd, looking at the familiar faces, his heart was full of gratitude and pride.
This article is a microfiction, please do not sit in the opposite seat