The neon lights of the city are like a brilliant river, dyeing the night curtain in great color. In a corner of this bustling city, under a warm yellow table lamp, Yang Guang and Li Fang's home seems to be quiet.
"Guangguang, are you done with your report?" Li Fang lay on the sofa in the living room, flipped through a fashion magazine, and casually asked her husband, who was typing on the keyboard in front of the computer.
"Almost, this customer is really, changed and changed, my head is about to get bigger. Yang Guang raised his head, rubbed his temples, and smiled in an attempt to relieve the pressure of work.
"Then pay more attention to rest, don't go to bed too late. Li Fang put down the magazine, got up and walked to the kitchen.
"Well, you too, you seem to have lost weight recently, don't always be busy with housework, your body is important. Yang Guang raised his head and said with concern.
"Why, my name is slim. Li Fang responded with a smile, and at the same time brought a pot of hot water and began to brew the chrysanthemum tea that Mr. Yang loved to drink.
Soon, the two of them were busy again. It was late at night outside the window, but Yang Guang's eyes moved from the computer screen more and more frequently, looking at the small room where he was sleeping quietly. There, it is the place where Mr. Yang temporarily settled. Since his father fell and was hospitalized, the atmosphere of the Yang family has become a little different.
"Fangfang, how is Dad today, is it still in pain?" Yang Guang asked.
"I'm better today, and I've eaten some porridge. The doctor said the recovery was going well. Li Fang walked out of the small room and replied softly.
In front of the computer screen, Yang Guang's eyes were slightly red, and he knew what his father's health meant to the whole family. Thinking of his father's strong back when he was a child, his thoughts suddenly flowed away.
"Guangguang, we'll be fine, everything will pass. Li Fang put down the cup, walked over and held Yang Guang's hand, and his eyebrows revealed firmness.
"Well, I know. Yang Guang smiled reluctantly, and then fell into a busy state again.
When he went to the bedroom lightly, he found that Li Fang had not yet slept, she was lying on the bed, her eyes staring directly at the ceiling.
"Fangfang, why don't you sleep yet?" Yang Guang asked in a low voice.
"Thinking about things. Li Fang's voice was soft and calm.
The two of them were lying on the bed, and everything in the room was calm except for the faint sound of the air conditioner. However, just before you know it, an unusual night is about to begin. After a late-night conversation, the room fell silent. But Li Fang's eyes were completely sleepy, looking at Yang Guang's sleeping silhouette, the anxiety in his heart was as deep as the night, indelible.
The hospitalization of his father, Mr. Yang, not only brought financial pressure to the family, but also opened the emotional floodgates that had been hidden in the relationship between husband and wife for a long time.
The next day, Yang Guang went to the hospital early in the morning, while Li Fang went to her small shop full of worries after taking care of her son. Since she got married, she opened this small clothing store, which not only helped the family, but also gave her an independence.
"Mom, will Grandpa get better?" Son Xiao Ming took her hand and asked in a low voice.
"Of course, grandpa is so strong, he will be able to play football with you soon. Li Fang replied gently.
Arriving at the store, Li Fang started the day's business. Shortly after noon, a crow chirped outside the window, as if to foreshadow something. Li Fang's heart began to uneasy again. At this moment, Yang Guang's call came in.
"Fangfang, the doctor said that a minor operation may be required, and some more surgery fees need to be paid..." Yang Guang's voice was a little depressed.
"How much?" Li Fang hurriedly asked.
"About 20,000 more..." Yang Guang hesitated.
"Okay, I'll figure it out. Li Fang didn't want Yang Guang to feel too much pressure.
After hanging up the phone, Li Fang was silent for a long time. The balance in the bank card is far from enough, and such expenses are undoubtedly a heavy blow to the already tight family. She began to think about various possibilities for raising money, and while she was worried, the doorbell rang, and a familiar figure walked in, it was her friend Amei for many years.
"Fangfang, what's wrong? Look at your frown?" Amei asked with concern.
"No, it's just that there's something going on at home..." Li Fang looked at Amei, not wanting to show her anxiety too much.
"Hey, what's the matter you're still hiding from me?" Amei said half-jokingly, half-seriously.
So, under Amei's repeated questioning, Li Fang still told the truth. After hearing this, Amei's face was full of worry.
"That's it, I have some savings on hand, so I'll borrow you for emergency purposes first. Amei said as she pulled out her phone and checked her account.
"No, I can't owe you..." Li Fang shook her head and refused.
"Silly girl, our friends for so many years, this little thing is nothing. Amei insisted on lending it to Li Fang.
"You... I was speechless. Li Fang's eyes filled with tears.
In the afternoon, Li Fang returned home, and the room was extremely quiet. She opened the bedroom closet and pulled out the jewelry box she had treasured for a long time. It contained some gold objects, which were given by her mother when she and Yang Guang got married, and they were also the only family heirlooms. She took a deep breath and picked up the phone to dial the pawnshop's number.
"Fangfang, I'm back. At this moment, Yang Guang pushed the door and entered.
"Why are you back so early?" Li Fang hurriedly hid the jewelry box in his hand.
"I'll come back and get something, and the doctor said I'm going to use it. By the way, don't forget, I still have an important report to hand in at four o'clock. Yang Guang looked busy and anxious.
"Okay, I got it. Li Fang's voice was calm, but her heart seemed to be setting off a stormy wave.
Yang Guang's footsteps up the stairwell echoed in the stairwell, and Li Fang's mind had flown to the distant hospital, where her father and a future were closely connected to the family. When the sky is dark, the city comes alive at night, and the lights on both sides of the street are still bright. In stark contrast to this bustling atmosphere, the emotions in Yang Guang and Li Fang's homes are very balanced.
Late that night, Yang Guang's work in front of the computer once again extended into the middle of the night. The report had been handed in, but his mind could not be calm. After Li Fang finished washing, she sat on the edge of the bed and was silent for a long time, and finally spoke: "Guangguang, is it really okay for us to go on like this?"
Yang Guang turned around, looking confused, "You mean Dad's illness?"
"It's not just Dad's illness, it's also us..." Li Fang paused, her voice low, "During this time, I feel that we... The distance between each other is getting farther and farther away. ”
Yang Guang's heart was shocked, and he suddenly realized that his dedication to work had made him neglect his family, especially his relationship with Li Fang. He approached and clasped Li Fang's hand tightly, with a hint of plea in his eyes.
"Fangfang, I know I haven't cared enough about you lately, but you have to know that no matter what, you and Xiao Ming, as well as Dad, are the most important parts of my life. I will never give up on our home, never. Yang Guang's eyes welled up with tears.
Li Fang looked at Yang Guang's sincere and eager eyes and felt his heart tighten. She thought of the jewelry box hidden in the closet, of the upcoming surgery costs, and of the fact that she was secretly preparing to borrow Ame's money. She hesitated.
"But Guangguang, you know what? Your indifference, your neglect, is harmful to me and to my family. Li Fang decided to express her feelings.
"I know, I was wrong. Give me a chance and I'll change and I'll put home first. Yang Guang reacted in a panic.
"It's not like you can change it, just light, I need more than commitment. I need your practical attention, your family's mutual support. Li Fang's tears finally burst out of her eyes.
The conversation between the two lasted for a long time, and the emotional barriers began to be slowly broken, and the deep thoughts and concerns for each other were finally released. Yang Guang hugged Li Fang, "Fangfang, I'm sorry, I will spend more time on my family in the future, I promise." ”
"Me too, maybe I'm a little willful, let's improve together. Li Fang leaned on Yang Guang's shoulder, "As for economic issues, let's face them together." ”
"Speaking of which, I'm going to readjust my working hours, and I have an idea..." Yang Guang frowned in thought.
"What do you think?" asked Li Fang cautiously.
"I think we can replan our family budget and maybe find some part-time jobs to earn extra income. Yang Guang began to plan for the future.
"Okay, I'll support you, we'll get through this together. Li Fang said, and the two hugged each other tightly.
In the middle of the night, at this critical juncture, the couple is not only reconsidering the way they manage their finances, but also committing to each other's faith and support. The climactic waves reached their peak on this night and then gradually subsided. Since that late night confession, Yang Guang and Li Fang's lives have slowly changed. Yang Guang went home on time and worked less overtime, while Li Fang learned to express her feelings rather than suffer in silence. The atmosphere at home gradually became relaxed, and the family of three would sit around the dining table every night to share their daily routines.
"Dad, you're back early today!" Xiao Ming put down his schoolbag and excitedly ran to Yang Guang, who had just returned home.
"yes, the company's affairs are almost handled, I want to come back early and have dinner with you and your mother. Yang Guang squatted down and hugged Xiao Ming, his face was full of fatherly love.
Li Fang was busy in the kitchen, and when she heard their conversation, her smile naturally flowed. She filled three bowls of porridge, poured three glasses of water, put them on the table, and called them over for dinner.
"Wow, Mom made my favorite fish-flavored shredded pork today!" Xiao Ming sat down at the table first, ready to eat.
"Wash your hands before eating, good, you know?" Li Fang reminded softly.
"Got it, Mom!" Xiao Ming ran to the bathroom, his immature voice full of happiness.
At the dinner table, Yang Guang gave Li Fang a look, and the eyes of the two showed an unspoken tacit understanding.
"Fangfang, I made a little revision to the family budget plan you proposed that day, what do you think?" Yang Guang took out a piece of paper from his briefcase.
"Okay, let's take a look. Li Fang put down the chopsticks and looked at the plan handed over by Yang Guang seriously.
When his son Xiao Ming returned to the dinner table, the two immediately put away the previous topic and paid attention to Xiao Ming's school life together.
As time went by, Mr. Yang's condition also improved significantly, and he could not only get out of bed and walk around, but even began to plan his vision of going for a walk in the park after being discharged from the hospital.
Life is still hectic and challenging, but the couple has gradually learned how to find their own little happiness under pressure. It turns out that happiness is often hidden in the trivial bits and pieces of life.
Before going to bed, Yang Guang and Li Fang sat in front of the window, looking at the starry night sky outside.
"Guangguang, you say, can we be happy forever like this?" Li Fang snuggled up to Yang Guang's shoulder and asked softly.
Yang Guang hugged Li Fang tightly, and did not answer directly, but asked rhetorically: "Fangfang, what do you think?"