Li Ming rode an electric car through the busy streets, his overalls stained with the dust of the day. He is a 21-year-old delivery guy with a simple smile on his face. Today, as usual, he parked his electric car in front of an old-fashioned residential building and prepared to go upstairs. In this building, his cohabitant, Aunt Wang Fang, lives.
Wang Fang, 33 years old, is a working woman with a stable but stressful job. Her acquaintance with Li Ming was purely accidental, it was on a rainy night, Li Ming met Wang Fang who forgot to bring an umbrella while delivering food. The two hit it off, decided to share the cost of living together, and started living together.
"Coming back?" Wang Fang's voice came from the kitchen, and she was preparing dinner.
"Well, there are a lot of lists today, and my legs are weak. Li Ming responded with a smile, took off his coat, and hung it on the hook behind the door.
"Hurry up and take a shower, the meal will be ready in no time. Wang Fang's voice was full of concern.
The days of living together are simple and warm, the two have a clear division of labor, Li Ming is responsible for running errands, and Wang Fang takes care of the house in an orderly manner. They respect each other, take care of each other, and despite the age gap, their understanding and tolerance make their lives full of harmony.
After dinner, the two were sitting on the sofa watching TV, and Wang Fang suddenly asked, "Li Ming, does your family know that you live with me?"
Li Ming was stunned for a moment, and then replied: "I haven't told them yet, I'm afraid they will worry." ”
Wang Fang sighed softly: "We are like this, and it is not a long-term solution. ”
Li Ming didn't answer, just silently held Wang Fang's hand, and the two looked at each other and smiled, as if they had reached some kind of tacit understanding in silence.
As time passed, the lives of the two gradually got back on track. Li Ming's work is getting busier and busier, and Wang Fang's career is getting smoother and smoother. But life is always full of uncertainties, and some unexpected problems begin to quietly surface and test their relationship.
As night fell, Li Ming and Wang Fang's home was lit up with warm lights again. However, this tranquility was soon shattered by a phone call.
"Ming, you tell your mother the truth, are you living with a woman who is much older than you?" On the other end of the phone, Li Ming's mother's voice was anxious and puzzled.
Li Ming clenched the phone tightly and was silent for a moment before he slowly spoke: "Mom, there is such a thing, but we just share the rent together." ”
"You child, why are you so confused! How are you going to find a partner and get married in the future?" the mother's tone was full of worry and reproach.
After hanging up the phone, Li Ming's mood became heavy. He knew that his mother's words were reasonable, but how could the relationship between him and Wang Fang be explained clearly in a few words.
Wang Fang noticed Li Ming's strange appearance and asked softly, "What's the matter, Li Ming?
"Well, my mom found out about us, and she's worried. Li Ming sighed and sat on the sofa, looking a little helpless.
Wang Fang walked over, sat next to him, and held his hand: "Our relationship has brought you trouble." ”
"No, it's not your problem. Li Ming hurriedly explained, "I didn't handle it myself." ”
The two looked at each other speechlessly, and the atmosphere became a little awkward. Wang Fang also understands in her heart that the age gap between her and Li Ming, as well as the pressure from the outside world, has always been a hurdle in their relationship.
In the following days, both of them tried to avoid touching on this topic, but the opposition of Li Ming's family and the pressure of Wang Fang's workplace inevitably affected their lives. Wang Fang began to work overtime until late at night, and Li Ming also took more and more orders, trying to escape reality with work.
Until one day, Wang Fang worked overtime in the company until late, and when she came home, she found that Li Ming was already asleep. She walked into the room lightly, sat on the edge of the bed, and quietly looked at Li Ming's sleeping face. After a long time, she made a decision.
The next day, Wang Fang asked Li Ming to go to the park where they first met. The two sat on the bench, Wang Fang took a deep breath and said, "Li Ming, let's break up." ”
Li Ming was stunned, he didn't expect Wang Fang to propose to break up. He wanted to refute, but seeing Wang Fang's determined eyes, he knew that her decision had been made.
"Thank you for your company for the past two years. Wang Fang's voice was a little choked, "I decided to give you a house in my name as a souvenir of our life together." ”
Li Ming's heart was full of mixed emotions, and he didn't know how to respond. He was grateful for Wang Fang's generosity, but at the same time, he was also sad about the relationship that was about to end.
The two sat in the park for a long time, until the sun set, and then slowly got up and went in different directions.
Li Ming and Wang Fang's lives were originally as peaceful as water, but with a phone call from Li Ming's family, this tranquility was shattered. During the call, Li Ming's mother expressed concern about the relationship, believing that Wang Fang's age and experience would adversely affect Li Ming's future. After Li Ming hung up the phone, his mood was a little heavy, he knew that his mother's worries were not unreasonable, but how could the feelings between him and Wang Fang be explained clearly in a few words.
Wang Fang noticed Li Ming's strange appearance and asked softly, "Li Ming, is there something wrong at home?"
Li Ming sighed and told Wang Fang about his mother's worries. After hearing this, Wang Fang was silent for a while, and then said, "Li Ming, I understand your mother's worries, the age gap between us is indeed not small. Perhaps, we should think about our future. ”
As time went on, cracks began to appear in the relationship between the two. Wang Fang's work is getting busier and busier, often working overtime late into the night, and Li Ming is also feeling the pressure from his family, and he begins to reconsider his lifestyle. The communication between the two is gradually decreasing, and the joy of living together seems to be slowly disappearing.
One night, Wang Fang returned home and found that Li Ming had already prepared dinner. At the dinner table, the two sat opposite each other, but they didn't know where to speak. Li Ming broke the silence: "Wang Fang, is it really okay for us to continue like this?"
Wang Fang put down his chopsticks, took a deep breath, and said, "Li Ming, I've been thinking that maybe we are really not suitable to continue like this. I have decided to give you a house in my name as a memento of our time together. ”
Li Ming was stunned, he didn't expect Wang Fang to make such a decision. His heart was filled with mixed emotions, and gratitude, regret, and reluctance were intertwined. He knew that Wang Fang's decision was not only a summary of their relationship, but also a kind of support for him personally.
The two talked for a long time at the dinner table until late at night. Eventually, they decided to end their common-law relationship peacefully and start a new life on their own. Although they are reluctant in their hearts, they also understand that this is a decision that is good for each other.
The next day, Wang Fang took Li Ming to the real estate transaction center and went through the real estate transfer procedures. Li Ming took the real estate certificate, with mixed feelings in his heart, he knew that this was not only a house, but also a deep affection and blessing from Wang Fang to him.
Li Ming stood at the door of the real estate trading center, holding the real estate certificate that had just been transferred to his name, and his heart was mixed. He turned to look at Wang Fang, there was a hint of relief in her eyes, but also a subtle sadness.
"Wang Fang, I ......" Li Ming wanted to speak again and again, his gratitude was overflowing, but he didn't know how to express it.
Wang Fang smiled slightly and interrupted him: "Li Ming, don't say anything. In the past two years, we have experienced a lot together and grown a lot. ”
Li Ming nodded, knowing in his heart that Wang Fang's gift was not only a house, but also an encouragement and support for his future.
"I will cherish this gift and remember the days we spent together. Li Ming said seriously.
Wang Fang gently patted him on the shoulder: "You are a good man with responsibility, I believe your future will be very exciting." ”
The two looked at each other and smiled, and although the cohabitation life was over, the affection between them did not disappear with it. On the contrary, this emotion has become deeper and has become a valuable asset in their respective life journeys.
Li Ming returned home and began to pack his luggage. Every small object carries the memories of his life with Wang Fang. He carefully put them away one by one, and these are the footprints of his upbringing.
A few days later, Li Ming moved into a new home. Standing in the spacious and bright living room, he sent a message to Wang Fang: "The new home is very good, I will work hard to live up to your expectations." ”
Wang Fang quickly replied: "I believe in you, Li Ming. We all want to be happy. ”
Li Ming looked at the sky outside the window, and his heart was full of longing for the future. He knew that from now on, he would face the ups and downs of life alone, but he also knew that he was no longer the ignorant teenager he used to be. He grew up, learned to be responsible, learned to take responsibility.
Wang Fang also opened a new chapter in her life. She is more focused on her work and cherishes the time she spends with friends and family more. She knows that life will always bring unexpected surprises, as long as we are brave enough to face it and accept it.
Although the story of the two has come to an end, the growth and insights they have gained in this relationship will accompany them through every day in the future. They believe that no matter how far the road ahead is, as long as there is love in the heart, there is hope.