In an inconspicuous residential area in Beijing, Su Jing took the hand of her daughter Xiaoyu, who had just entered kindergarten, and walked slowly on the way home. Her face still has its youthful youth, but there is already a little fatigue and worry on her brow. On both sides of the narrow street, there were all kinds of stalls, and the cries of selling came and went, but Su Jing seemed to have long been used to it, and walked through it expressionlessly.
"Mom, the kindergarten teacher praised me today." Xiaoyu looked at Su Jing happily, with an innocent smile on her little face.
Su Jing hooked the corners of her mouth slightly, and responded gently: "Xiaoyu is really a good baby for mother, how about we go home and make your favorite braised pork?" ”
"Yay!" Xiaoyu jumped up happily, but she didn't know that Su Jing only had a few thin banknotes left in her pocket.
Walking through the long hallway, pushing open the door that looked a little old, the warmth and sorrow of home came to my heart at the same time. Su Jing's husband died of illness, leaving behind a huge debt. Su Jing was originally a clerk with a meager income, which was far from enough to pay off her debts and raise Xiaoyu. Faced with the pressure of life, she had to quit her job and become a well-paid private wet nurse to take care of the newborn babies of wealthy families.
That night, Su Jing received a call from an intermediary company.
"Ms. Su Jing, we have submitted your resume to the client, and they are very satisfied with your information and want to meet you immediately." On the other end of the phone, the voice of the intermediary Xiao Zhang.
"So fast? Is there anything I need to prepare? Su Jing nervously clenched the phone.
"The customer's family is very powerful, it is the Li family. You know, what we want in this business is credibility and professionalism. As long as you do your job, you don't have to think about the rest. ”
Su Jing took a deep breath, she knew what this job meant to her and Xiaoyu. "Okay, I'll go tomorrow."
The next day, Su Jing arrived at the mansion on the outskirts of Beijing. She was greeted at the door by a man in a high-end suit, who called himself Lao Li.
"You're Miss Su, right? I've heard that I'm going to start work tomorrow, so let's familiarize myself with the environment today. Li Dong handed her a gentle smile.
Su Jing nodded, "Yes, Mr. Li." I will familiarize myself with the work as soon as possible and do my best to do everything well. She said it sincerely and firmly.
The interior of the mansion is luxuriously decorated, and every detail exudes opulence. Su Jing followed Li Dong to the baby room, which was clean and comfortable with exquisite baby cots.
"This is the little master's room." Li Dong pointed to the sleeping baby in the crib and said. "Your main job is to take care of him."
After a while, Li Dong's wife, Ms. Qu, came quietly, a little haggard but still unable to hide her elegance. "Well, Miss Su, I hope you can take care of the baby, I've been busy with things recently, and it may not be convenient to take care of him." Ms. Qu's words carried a hint of anxiety and helplessness.
"Don't worry, Mrs. Qu, I'll do it well." Su Jing smiled confidently, even though she also had unknown worries in her heart.
This is her new beginning, the beginning of the battle of wits and courage, and the beginning of challenging herself. Su Jing's life in the Li family gradually got on the right track. Every day, in addition to taking care of the baby's diet and daily life, she is also responsible for managing some chores at home. Slowly, she also began to take care of some personal matters, such as helping Li Dong sort out documents, and even handling some telephone negotiations from his company.
One afternoon, Ms. Qu hurriedly walked through the living room and said to Su Jing: "Su Jing, I have to go on a business trip tomorrow, and the baby will ask you." By the way, my husband may ask you to help with some company matters recently, and you can just do it. ”
Su Jing nodded and promised: "Mrs. Qu, please rest assured that you will take care of everything at home." ”
As the days passed, Ms. Qu went out more and more frequently, and Li Dong became busy because of the company's affairs. In the dead of night, Su Jing could always hear Li Dong's slight sigh as he was working in the study.
One night, Li Dong knocked on Su Jing's door: "Su Jing, I'm sorry to bother you so late, some contracts need to be submitted tomorrow morning, can you help me take a look?" ”
Su Jing immediately picked up the document and looked at it carefully: "Mr. Li, these articles may need to be revised again to avoid legal disputes in the future." ”
Li Dong looked at her focused demeanor and couldn't help but praise: "I really didn't expect that in addition to taking care of the baby, you are also quite good at this." ”
Su Jing smiled: "My husband used to do this, and I also learned a lot." ”
The two began to communicate frequently, and gradually gained a little more understanding and trust in each other. Li Dong often revealed the company's operation to Su Jing and discussed some business decisions with her.
"I'm trusting your judgment more and more." Li Dong once said half-jokingly.
However, as time goes on, Su Jing discovers Li Dong's helplessness in marriage and confusion about the future. He often recounts his stress in the dead of night, "I'm really tired, the burden of the company is so heavy that I can't breathe, and the warmth of home is getting less and less." ”
Li Dong's wife's frequent outings made Su Jing gradually realize that this home seemed to hide some unknown secrets.
On this day, Li Dong was unusual, and said to Su Jing in a low mood: "Su Jing, the bank called today, and the loan may be suspended from next month, if the company does not turn around, I really don't know what to do." ”
Seeing that he was so depressed, Su Jing comforted: "Mr. Li, there is a saying that 'if you lose your horse, you will not know whether you are blessed', maybe this is not a bad thing, maybe there will be new opportunities." ”
Li Dong raised his head to look at her, and seemed to find a trace of comfort from her words: "Su Jing, you can always give me some strength when I am most lost." ”
Inadvertently, two lonely souls find a little warmth in supporting each other. But Su Jing knew in her heart that no matter how hard she tried, she was always an outsider to the Li family, and these emotional entanglements were forbidden areas that she should not touch. Su Jing sat on the sofa in Li Dong's study, staring at the night outside the window, and her heart made waves. It had been months since she entered this home, and she found that she had unspeakable feelings for Li Dong. But tonight, the news that Li Dong told her weighed on her like a heavy stone - the family business run by Li Dong was on the verge of bankruptcy.
"Su Jing, I'm ......" Li Dong stopped talking again, he broke into Su Jing's thoughts.
She hurriedly interrupted him: "Mr. Li, let's put the money thing aside for a while." Have you ever considered finding an investor or changing your business strategy? ”
"I've thought about it, but ......" Li Dong's voice was low, and a feeble sigh cut through the silence.
"But what? Mr. Lee, since you've done your best, why don't you try to embrace some new ideas? Su Jing encouraged.
Just as the two were discussing possible solutions, Xiaoyu ran out of the room, "Mom, what are you doing?" ”
Seeing Xiaoyu, Su Jing's heart suddenly tightened, and she suddenly realized that she couldn't forget her duty as a mother.
She gently comforted Xiaoyu: "Mom and Uncle Li are talking about some adult things, baby, you go back to the room to sleep first, and Mom will come in a while." ”
After sending off Xiaoyu, Su Jing's thoughts were complicated. She was not only afraid that her feelings would sink deeper and deeper, but also anxious about Li Dong's situation. She knows that if the company goes bankrupt, not only Li Dong, but also she and Xiaoyu will lose this source of income. Moreover, it became more and more difficult for Su Jing to distinguish her feelings for Li Dong.
Once, Li Dong revealed his weakness and exhaustion in a conversation at night: "Su Jing, sometimes I wonder if it would be better if everything started all over again?" ”
Su Jing also involuntarily expressed her thoughts: "Mr. Li, maybe sometimes, letting go is another kind of starting over." I was also thinking about whether I should choose a new life for the sake of Xiaoyu. ”
Li Dong looked at Su Jing, and a trace of reluctance flashed in his eyes: "You mean, do you want to leave?" ”
Su Jing paused, entangled in her heart: "I don't know, I'm just ......"
At this time, Xiaoyu's voice sounded again, and she stood at the door, with doubts on her little face: "Mom, will we leave here?" ”
Su Jing hugged Xiaoyu tightly: "Baby, no matter where we are, as long as we are together, it is home." ”
Li Dong was silent for a while, and then said softly, "No matter what your decision is, I respect it." ”
Su Jing knew that the critical moment had arrived, and she had to make a decision. Whether to stay and continue to help Li Dong and possibly bear the uncertainty and risks of the future, or leave with Xiaoyu and start their own lives again. There are too many considerations behind each choice, and she must weigh each one to choose the best future for her and Xiaoyu. Su Jing was sorting out Li Dong's financial documents alone in the dim light, when suddenly, she found unusual expenses in a pile of Ms. Qu's consumption bills. "Where did all this high sum go?" Su Jing muttered to herself.
She decided to tell Li Dong about this discovery. "Mr. Li, when I was sorting out the bills, I found that Mrs. Qu had some unusual expenses here, do you see if it was ......" Su Jing said cautiously.
Li Dong took the document and read it one by one. His face turned from surprise to solemnity, and his eyes showed mixed emotions. "Over the years, I have been busy with work, and almost all the affairs of the family are handled by her, and I ...... I didn't even notice it. ”
In the days that followed, Li Dong decided to investigate privately. The truth soon came out, and it turned out that Ms. Qu had been having other investments and expenses, which caused great pressure on the finances of Li Dong's company.
When Li Dong faced his wife, Su Jing was also present. "I can't believe you're going to do this, we're family, how can you do this to me?" Li Dong was angry and sad.
Ms. Qu replied confidently: "I also want to have my own life, you are busy with company affairs all day long, and never care about your family." ”
"So you choose to betray?" Li Dong's voice choked.
Although Su Jing sympathizes with Li Dong, she also understands that everyone has the right to choose their own life, "Mr. Li, maybe this is an opportunity to start over." You have your way to go, and Mrs. Qu has her choice. ”
After all this, Li Dong's career took a turn for the better, and he regrouped and began to get out of financial trouble. And Su Jing, she not only became Li Dong's right-hand man, but also gradually became a member of the family.
One day, the first rays of sunlight in the morning passed through the gaps in the curtains, and Li Dong whispered: "Su Jing, with you, home is more like a home." ”
Su Jing smiled, she knew that although the past was tortuous, the future was full of hope. "Yes, Mr. Li, sometimes, true happiness is simple companionship."
Li Dong held Su Jing's hand, and the two looked at each other, and a question arose in their hearts at the same time: Can this emotion, which is too sudden, also bloom like the dew in the dawn, through the prosperous world, and bloom with the pure light that belongs to them?