He was just about to wave goodbye to his colleagues and prepare to go home alone, when he heard someone stop him: "Zhang Wei, can you give me a ride?" ”
Zhang Wei turned his head and saw that it was his colleague Xiaomei, she was wearing a light overalls today, with a bit of playfulness between her eyebrows and eyes. "Oh, yes, which way is your house?"
"Just to the east, you're going in that direction anyway." Xiaomei said as she handed the cloak to Zhang Wei, as if it had been premeditated.
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This is really unexpected for Zhang Wei, although he and Xiaomei are colleagues, they usually don't communicate much. Zhang Wei couldn't help but be a little flustered, but he still tried to stay calm, "No problem, let's go." ”
The two rode on a shared bicycle with a little old feeling, chatting about their hometowns and interesting things about the past, and Zhang Wei found that Xiaomei turned out to be a chatterbox, which was very different from her silence in the company.
After riding for about half an hour, the wind carried a moist smell mixed with the aroma of earth, and Zhang Wei suddenly felt that maybe such a small journey could be a kind of leisure.
"We're almost there, this is my home." Xiaomei pointed to the old-fashioned building in front of her, but Zhang Wei suddenly felt a few drops of rain hit her face.
Xiaomei was a little anxious, "What should I do, this rain is going to be heavy all of a sudden, let's go in quickly." ”
Zhang Wei didn't expect it to be such a coincidence, so he had to follow Xiaomei into the corridor and into her house.
The decoration of the home is very simple, Xiaomei didn't seem surprised, and shouted directly: "Auntie, I took a colleague to hide from the rain, do you think we still have the dishes we cook in the morning?" Get him something to eat. ”
A kind voice came from the kitchen, "Yes, yes, just right, let your colleagues also taste my craft." ”
And as soon as their eyes crossed the living room, they saw an intellectual woman walking out, looking at them with a smile, she was Xiaomei's sister-in-law, sister-in-law Li said: "Such a heavy rain, come, you're welcome, just treat it as your own home." Hey, you're so wet, I'll get you a towel. ”
Zhang Wei was a little uncomfortable, "Oh, don't bother you, sister-in-law Li, I'll leave when the rain is lighter." ”
Xiaomei interrupted him directly: "Where is there such a hurry, my sister-in-law's cooking is very delicious, if you don't taste it, you will lose." ”
Sister-in-law Li had already walked into the kitchen and was busy, as if she was not surprised by Xiaomei's words, Zhang Wei was helpless, so she had to smile and thank you: "Then it's troublesome." ”
Xiaomei pulled him to sit down, and Zhang Wei felt that the atmosphere of the house was becoming more and more different from the politeness he imagined, which made him feel a warmth in his heart.
Outside the window, the rain was getting heavier and heavier, and the sound of pots and pans and the laughter of Sister-in-law Li came from inside the house. Zhang Wei thought, maybe this May Day, there will be something unusual.
The sound of stir-frying and relaxed conversations in the kitchen filled the room, Xiaomei came into the kitchen from time to time to help, while Zhang Wei sat a little uncomfortable in the living room. However, the enthusiasm of sister-in-law Li Hong made the whole atmosphere very warm.
"Zhang Wei, how old are you this year?" Sitting at the dining table, the old man drinking tea suddenly asked, that is Xiaomei's father, Lao Zhang.
"Uncle, I'm twenty-seven years old." Zhang Wei replied a little nervously.
"Oh, you're almost old enough to find someone, right?" Lao Zhang talked eloquently while drinking tea.
Zhang Wei didn't know how to answer, so he had to smile perfunctorily, "Yes, I'm looking for it." ”
The atmosphere at the table gradually became serious, and Xiaomei intercepted the topic: "Dad, let's not always think about this, Zhang Wei is a guest today." ”
At this time, Sister Li Hong served a few plates of steaming home-cooked food, and said with a smile: "You're welcome, come and try my craftsmanship." ”
Dinner began, and the conversation at the table became pleasant. Xiaomei's food is very authentic, Zhang Wei tasted a bite of braised pork, "Sister-in-law, this tastes really good." ”
"Thanks for the compliment." Sister Li Hong responded with a smile. But in this harmonious atmosphere, Zhang Wei vaguely felt something else.
"Xiaomei, you were short on money during that time, how are you doing now?" Sister Li Hong asked suddenly.
Xiaomei looked at Zhang Wei and smiled awkwardly, "It's okay, it's been solved." ”
Sister Li Hong continued: "Dad said before his death that he wanted to renovate the old house, do you have any opinions? ”
Lao Zhang said: "Let's talk about this matter slowly, don't be in a hurry." ”
Xiaomei and Sister Li Hong glanced at each other, Zhang Wei felt a subtle atmosphere, obviously, this question is not simple.
The dinner lasted for a long time, and Zhang Wei tried his best to find something to talk about at the table, but several times he felt as if he had trespassed into the privacy of someone else's home. In particular, Sister Li Hong frequently mentions the issue of property renovation at home, and she seems to have something to say.
Xiaomei knocked on the side and said: "Qingshan's bereavement, in fact, we have deep feelings for the old house. ”
Sister Li Hong picked up again: "That's certain, but development is also necessary, we can't just care about nostalgia and leave hidden dangers." ”
Lao Zhang was silent for a moment, and then suddenly smiled: "Okay, okay, I'll talk about these things next time, and I won't talk about them today." ”
After the meal, Zhang Wei looked at the rain outside and seemed to be much lighter, and he stood up: "Sister-in-law Li, dinner is great, and when the rain is light, I won't bother you." ”
Xiaomei also got up to say goodbye, but Lao Zhang suddenly said, "Zhang Wei, can you help us participate in a small game?" ”
Zhang Wei was stunned, "What game?" ”
Xiaomei and Sister Li Hong looked at him, their faces were full of expectations, he felt a little bad, but he still agreed, "Okay, since my uncle has spoken, I'll get involved." ”
The atmosphere at the dinner table became tense again, and Zhang Wei couldn't help but think that this dinner didn't seem to be as simple as he imagined.
Sister Li Hong smiled and took out a few yellowed cards from the drawer, "This game is very simple, that is, each person chooses a card and then displays the content on it. ”
Zhang Wei was a little puzzled, but he still reached out and drew one, and Xiaomei and Lao Zhang also drew one each.
"Then I'll do it first." Sister Li Hong's card reads, 'The Garden in the South Corner of the House'. Lao Zhang drew the 'collection of books in the study', and Xiaomei drew the 'old chess table in the living room'. It was Zhang Wei's turn, and his card turned out to be an 'old box in the attic'.
Sister Li Hong began to explain, "Actually, there are some old objects in our house, which were left by my father, and this game is to decide the ownership of these items. ”
Lao Zhang was silent for a while, "Our family has always paid attention to justice, so we will make decisions in this way. ”
Zhang Wei was a little embarrassed, "I'm just an outsider, I think it's better for me not to participate." ”
Sister Li Hong suddenly became serious, "No, Zhang Wei, you participated in our dinner, and you are our guest." With us, guests also have the opportunity to speak. ”
Xiaomei also nodded, "Yes, Zhang Wei, don't refuse." ”
Zhang Wei was helpless, so he had to nod, "Okay then." ”
At this time, Lao Zhang suddenly spoke, "Actually, this game has another purpose, that is, to decide the ownership of the family's inheritance. ”
Zhang Wei was stunned, and now he suddenly understood why the atmosphere of dinner was so strange.
"We have a will, the old house will be divided equally among the children, but there are some details that need to be specifically distributed." Sister Li Hong added.
And Zhang Wei understands that the card he holds in his hand about the 'old box in the attic' may be the key to the distribution.
The game continues, and they discuss the exact distribution of the items they have won. Zhang Wei tried to remain silent as much as possible, only nodding or expressing his opinion when necessary.
Finally, Sister Li Hong looked at Zhang Wei, "The card in your hand represents some old things left by your father, and we can't determine the value of it." ”
Xiaomei suddenly became scared, "Then let's open it and take a look, shall we?" ”
The four of them went to the attic together and opened the dusty box. The contents looked cluttered, but Zhang Wei noticed a small rusty lock box.
He cautiously opened it, revealing a letter of transfer of shares and a few old bank shares.
The audience fell silent.
Zhang Wei looked at these items and said softly: "I think, this should belong to your family." ”
Xiaomei shook Zhang Wei's hand, "Thank you, Zhang Wei." ”
Lao Zhang and Sister Li Hong looked at each other, and finally Sister Li Hong had tears in her eyes, "Thank you so much, Zhang Wei." ”
In this way, a seemingly simple game unravels the dispute over the family inheritance. And Zhang Wei unexpectedly became the most crucial character in this story.
Zhang Wei stood in the living room of Xiaomei's house, watching through the window that the rain outside had finally stopped, but his mood was complicated and indescribable.
Xiaomei walked over, with a hint of imperceptible gratitude in her eyes, "Zhang Wei, thank you really today." ”
Zhang Wei smiled, "Who called us colleagues, this little thing is nothing." ”
Sister Li Hong also came over, and her tone was sincere, "Zhang Wei, no matter what, you did us a great favor today." ”
Lao Zhang also nodded, "Yes, young man, have a sense of responsibility, if Xiaomei needs help in the future, you have to reach out." ”
Zhang Wei felt a hint of warmth, "No problem, uncle." But when it comes to those stocks, I think it's best for you to consult with a professional. ”
"Of course, we'll think about it." Sister Li Hong replied seriously.
Zhang Wei wanted to speak again and again, and then spoke, "Actually, all this today is also a big lesson for me. ”
Xiaomei asked curiously, "What lesson?" ”
"It's in interpersonal communication, no matter how familiar you are, you still have to keep the heart that should be kept." Zhang Wei said earnestly.
Xiaomei nodded and listened attentively.
Zhang Wei smiled lightly, "However, today's 'game' has also brought us closer, hasn't it?" ”
Xiaomei smiled, "Indeed." ”
When saying goodbye, Zhang Wei took a deep breath, Xiaomei sent him to the door, and two young figures stopped in front of the door.
"Zhang Wei, will you encounter such a routine in the future?" Xiaomei asked half-jokingly.
Zhang Wei shook his head and turned back as he walked out, "This time is enough, I won't be tricked next time." But who can say for sure? ”
Xiaomei smiled and waved goodbye, Zhang Wei got on his bicycle and disappeared into the depths of the quiet alley with this experience and gain.
He secretly thought in his heart: Life is like a play, condensed in today's dinner, what have I learned?