The New Year is approaching, the pace of the Spring Festival is getting closer and closer, and Li Fang's house is very lively. This year is especially special because her husband Wang Qiang was finally able to return from the city where he works before Chinese New Year's Eve to spend this traditional Chinese New Year with his family.
Li Fang stood at the door of the house, her eyes full of anticipation for Wang Qiang's return. She looked up at the clock on the wall, and the minutes went by, and the anticipation in her heart swelled more and more.
"Wife, has the menu for Chinese New Year's Eve been decided?" asked Gonggong Wang Ming while cleaning the yard with a broom.
"Almost, Qiangqiang is back this year, and I'm going to make a few more things he likes to eat. Li Fang replied, holding the red Spring Festival couplets in her hand and about to stick them on the door.
Mother-in-law Wang Qin was busy wiping the table in the kitchen, and when she heard the conversation, she looked up and said, "Okay, good, my son is hard, and it is the best gift to be able to come back." ”
The Spring Festival couplets in the house are neatly pasted, the content of the couplets is blessings and joyful words, and the window flowers on the windows are also particularly festive because of the New Year. Li Fang carefully pasted window grilles on each window to decorate the festive atmosphere.
As time passed, the home gradually became full of the smell of the New Year. And what makes Li Fang most proud is the blessing character cut out of red paper, and she skillfully hangs it upside down in the most eye-catching position in the living room, implying that the blessing of the coming year will be hung upside down.
Finally, the day before Chinese New Year's Eve, Wang Qiang called and said that he was already on his way home. Li Fang hung up the phone, turned around and said to her parents-in-law: "Qiangqiang will be home tomorrow, we have to prepare something delicious to celebrate." ”
"Ouch, this kid, it's good to be back from work so far away. The father-in-law said, and his eyes also revealed anticipation.
The mother-in-law was busy instructing: "Fangfang, when Qiangqiang comes back, don't forget to let him rest well, after all, it's been a hard year." ”
Li Fang agreed with a smile, imagining that her husband had worked hard for a year and could finally go home for a good year with peace of mind.
Whenever night falls, Li Fang sets off a few small fireworks in the yard, watching the colorful lights and shadows bloom in the air, her heart is like this firework, beating with every brilliant moment.
The New Year's bell is about to ring, and everything in the family is ready, just waiting for Wang Qiang's return to add more joy and reunion to this warm home. Li Fang looked at the door, her eyes full of hope.
Father-in-law and mother-in-law and Li Fang sat in the warm room, although everything was almost ready, but the expectation and mood in their hearts were always heavy, heavier than any New Year's goods outside the door. They were silent for each other, but the mood of waiting for the return of the boy in the family was silently diffused in the air.
As the New Year's bell faded away, Wang Qiang finally walked into the house, and Li Fang excitedly threw himself into his arms. The father-in-law and mother-in-law also smiled, followed by a hug with Wang Qiang, and laughter filled every corner of the Wang family. At the first dinner of the new year, the family sat around the hot table, and Li Fang and her mother-in-law were busy serving one dish after another.
"This year's taste is better than in previous years, and my wife's skills have increased greatly!" Wang Qiang held a piece of braised pork and looked at Li Fang affectionately, and a warm atmosphere filled the air.
Father-in-law Wang Ming held the wine glass, "Qiangqiang, I have worked hard outside this year, come, Dad toasts you, I hope everything will go well in the new year!"
Mother-in-law Wang Qin also raised a glass in response: "Yes, yes, yes, mother also respects her son." To be back this year is the best gift for mom. ”
Li Fang couldn't help but feel a trace of worry in her heart. During the Spring Festival, relatives and neighbors will come to their homes to pay New Year's greetings, and red envelopes and gifts are also necessary for greetings. But Wang Qiang seems to avoid talking about it, and always diverts the topic whenever he mentions it.
The next day, family and friends came one after another. Li Fang and Wang Qiang laughed on their lips, but they couldn't help but feel a little apprehensive in their hearts. Wang Qiang never mentioned the red envelope, and the doubts in Li Fang's heart deepened.
"Wang Qiang, are you ready for this year's red envelopes?" Li Fang seized the opportunity and asked in a low voice while cleaning up the table.
A trace of embarrassment flashed on Wang Qiang's face, and he stammered and replied, "Wife, this ...... Don't worry, there are ...... things."
Li Fang's heart sank, and he vaguely felt that things were not simple. She secretly observed Wang Qiang and found the anxiety and nervousness in his expression.
One night, Li Fang couldn't help but raise her doubts to her husband's parents, "Father-in-law, mother-in-law, do you think Wang Qiang's behavior is normal? ”
Father-in-law Wang Ming replied with a smile: "Daughter, men are sometimes like this, work pressure is high, and it is inevitable that they will have troubles. ”
Mother-in-law Wang Qin sighed lightly: "Yes, Qiangqiang has always been a strong child, and there may be something that I don't want to worry about my family." ”
As the joy of the New Year faded, the mood of the family gradually changed from cheerful to solemn. Li Fang felt more and more unsteady, and came forward to entertain the guests by herself, trying to hide the embarrassment of the family.
One afternoon, the family once again ushered in a wave of relatives who greeted the New Year. The table was full of melon seeds and candy, and there was a little politeness in the laughter. Wang Qiang's face was still the same, but he faintly revealed fatigue and irritability, which was extremely conspicuous in Li Fang's opinion.
The guests dispersed, Wang Qiang finally couldn't hide it anymore, and the whole person seemed to have put down his burden and sat on the sofa weakly. Li Fang looked at her father-in-law and mother-in-law looking at Wang Qiang with a worried expression, and unprecedented anxiety surged in her heart.
The atmosphere at home became more and more subtle, and every subtle expression of Wang Qiang was captured by Li Fang, and every silence was overwhelming.
Just as Li Fang was trying to get closer to the truth, a shrill sound of firecrackers interrupted her thoughts. It is not only a New Year's fireworks, but also a wake-up call at home, always reminding Li Fang of the unknowns and challenges she is about to face.
The aftermath of Chinese New Year's Eve has not yet dissipated, but the impatience and restlessness at home have grown day by day. Li Fang felt that things were not good, but she didn't know what to do. Finally one day, only she and Wang Qiang were left at home, and she mustered up the courage and decided to face this unpleasant suspicion.
"Husband, what are you avoiding?" Li Fang said cautiously, her voice full of worry and confusion.
Wang Qiang was silent for a long time, and finally sighed and shook his head weakly, "Wife, it's me who is not good, there are some things that I have been hiding from you and my parents-in-law." ”
Li Fang's heart sank suddenly, and her instinct told her that things were far more serious than she imagined. She got up, walked to the bedroom, and opened Wang Qiang's suitcase. In the empty box, there were only some messy clothes, red envelopes and gifts.
Tears began to blur Li Fang's vision, and she looked back in disbelief, "This...... How could it be ......"
Wang Qiang chased after him, looked at Li Fang's tears, and looked extremely painful, "Wife, I'm sorry, the company's business is not good this year, I ...... I don't have any extra money. ”
Li Fang's heart seemed to have been hit hard by something, and disappointment and doubt were intertwined in her mind. But when she turned around and saw the crow's feet at the corners of Wang Qiang's eyes and the white hair on his head, an inexplicable emotion surged in her heart. She suddenly understood how much pressure Wang Qiang had endured in the past year, and how many unknown hardships.
"You...... Why didn't you tell me earlier?" Li Fang asked softly, but the complaint in her voice had slowly dissipated.
Wang Qiang hugged Li Fang, "I don't want you to worry, and I don't want to lose my temper in front of you." I'm supposed to be the pillar of this family......"
"Just because you're on top doesn't mean you're going to have it all on your own. Li Fang's tears flowed out, she hugged Wang Qiang tightly, and at that moment, she deeply realized the helplessness and hard work behind him.
My father-in-law also heard the cry and walked into the room worriedly. When they saw the scene in front of them, they were stunned, and then they understood what had happened. The parents' eyes were also full of tears, Wang Ming walked over slowly and patted Wang Qiang's shoulder, "Son, if there is a difficulty, we will carry it together as a family." ”
The mother-in-law also came over, although she didn't say much, but her eyes were full of understanding and love. The four of them hugged each other tightly, and the warmth of home shone in their hearts. Although the future is still full of unknowns, they know that as long as their families are together, all problems are no longer a problem.
With the warmth of the home, time seems to stand still for a moment. The emotions in front of you converge into a warm picture - a home, not only made of bricks and stones, but also built by the commitment and support of the heart.
Li Fang wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes, looked up at Wang Qiang, and no longer complained before, but was full of support and understanding. "Husband, don't be afraid, we will face difficulties together. ”
Wang Qiang held Li Fang's hand tightly, his eyes flashed with relief, "Wife, thank you, I will share everything in this family with you in the future." ”
Father-in-law Wang Ming and mother-in-law Wang Qin smiled and nodded, "That's right, family members just have to support each other." ”
In the room, warm light shone through the curtains and sprinkled on the four people. Their shadows are intertwined, as inseparable as their hearts.
This night, Li Fang meditated quietly on the bed. She recalled her relationship with Wang Qiang over the years, and every difficulty and challenge was an indispensable part of their marriage. Support each other in times of hardship and share hand in hand when times of happiness. She understands that home is not only a warm haven, but also an impregnable fortress in the face of storms.
Wang Qiang lay beside her and whispered, "Wife, I thought I needed to overcome everything myself to be worthy of you and my family." But now I know that the strongest warriors are those who are willing to face adversity with their loved ones and their families. ”
Li Fang closed her eyes and smiled, hoping for the future in her mind, no matter how difficult the road tomorrow was, she knew that Wang Qiang and his family would fight side by side with her.
The next day, the sun shone through the window on everyone's faces, and the worries of last night seemed to have been washed away. The family shared breakfast at the table with a smile even brighter than yesterday.
"Today is a new day and we should have new plans. Wang Ming said with strength, "We, a big family, work together, what difficulties are we afraid of?"
"That's right!" her mother-in-law, Wang Qin, encouraged, "The family is united, and money is not an issue." ”
Wang Qiang and Li Fang looked at each other and smiled, they knew that this family was indestructible because of love. They look to the future, their hearts filled with infinite hope and belief that tomorrow will be better.