Li Ming was tapping on the keyboard in front of the computer, and only a few dim desk lamps and neon lights outside the window were left in the office. He looked up, rubbed his sour eyes, and prepared to get back to work. Suddenly, a slight moan interrupted his thoughts. He turned his head to look and found his colleague Zhang Wei squatting on the ground, holding her ankles with her hands on her face, with a painful expression on her face.
"Zhang Wei, what's wrong with you?" Li Ming hurriedly put down the work in his hand and walked over and asked with concern.
"Hey, I accidentally twisted my foot when I was holding the document just now," Zhang Wei smiled wryly, trying to stand up, but frowning because of the pain.
Li Ming hurriedly supported her and asked her to sit down again, "Don't move, I'll take a look." He carefully examined Zhang Wei's ankle and found that it was swollen.
"It's not going to work, you'll have to go to the hospital." Li Ming said, picking up his mobile phone to call the emergency number.
"No, no, it's not that serious," Zhang Wei hurriedly stopped, "My house is nearby, you can send me back, I have medicine at home." ”
Li Ming hesitated for a moment, but seeing Zhang Wei's determined eyes, he finally nodded, "Okay, I'll send you back." ”
The two slowly walked out of the office, and Li Ming helped Zhang Wei and carefully avoided the potholes on the road. The night breeze carried a hint of coolness, but fine beads of sweat oozed from Zhang Wei's forehead.
"Thank you, Li Ming," Zhang Wei said gratefully, "you are such a good person. ”
Li Ming smiled, "It's okay, colleagues should help each other." ”
They chatted all the way, and Li Ming learned that Zhang Wei was the only daughter in the family, and her parents were working in other places, so she usually lived alone. This made Li Ming feel a little sympathy for Zhang Wei.
Finally arriving at Zhang Wei's house, Li Ming carefully helped her to sit on the sofa, and then began to look around for the medicine box.
"In the cabinet over there," Ms. Zhang said, pointing to a corner of the living room.
Li Ming found the medicine box, took out an ice pack and painkillers, carefully applied ice packs to Zhang Wei, and handed her painkillers.
"You take a rest first, and I'll help you contact your family," Li Ming said, picking up his phone again.
"No need, they're far away," Zhang Wei shook her head, "I'm relieved to have you here." ”
Li Ming looked at Zhang Wei, and a warm current surged in his heart. He didn't expect that an accidental accident would make the relationship between him and Zhang Wei even closer.
"Alright then, you have a good rest, I'll go back first," Li Ming stood up, ready to leave.
"Wait," Zhang Wei stopped him, "I'm really bothering you today, I'll invite you to dinner another day to express my gratitude." ”
Li Ming waved his hand, "Don't be so polite, you take care of your injuries, I'll go first." ”
He walked out of Zhang Wei's house and closed the door, but he couldn't calm down in his heart for a long time. This night, he not only helped a colleague, but also gained a precious friendship.
Li Ming sat in the living room of Zhang Wei's house, looked around, and was deeply attracted by this small but warm space. There are several colorful oil paintings hanging on the wall, and the bookshelf in the corner is filled with all kinds of books, and there are pots of greenery dotted in between, which looks full of life.
"Your home is really nicely furnished and cozy." Li Ming was sincerely amazed.
Zhang Wei smiled, leaned back on the sofa, and gently moved her injured ankle, "Thank you, I like to make my home more comfortable, so that when I come back from work, my mood will be much better." ”
Li Ming nodded, and his eyes fell on a photo on the bookshelf of Zhang Wei and a woman who looked a little older, both smiling happily.
"That's my best friend from college, Wang Li," Zhang Wei noticed Li Ming's gaze and explained, "She is six years older than me, but the two of us have a very good relationship, so we can say that we talk about everything." ”
"Oh, so where does she work now?" Li Ming asked curiously.
Zhang Wei's eyes suddenly dimmed, "She... She's gone now. ”
Li Ming was stunned for a moment, realizing that he might have touched Zhang Wei's sadness, and quickly changed the topic, "By the way, what books do you usually like to read?" ”
Zhang Wei's face softened slightly, "I prefer literature, such as Zhang Ailing's novels, as well as modern poetry." What about you? ”
"I, I've read a lot of things," Li Ming said with a smile, "but recently I've been reading a book about personal growth, which is quite inspiring." ”
The two of them chatted like this, word by word, and time passed unconsciously. Li Ming found that Zhang Wei was not only gentle on the outside, but also very rich in heart, and had her own unique views on life.
"Oops, it's so late," Li Ming suddenly realized that it was late, and stood up, "I have to go back, you rest early." ”
Zhang Wei nodded, "Thank you for taking care of me tonight, thank you very much." ”
Li Ming waved his hand, "It's okay, we're colleagues, we should be." You take care of your injuries, and if you need help, just say it. ”
He walked to the door and was about to open the door, when Zhang Wei suddenly stopped him, "Li Ming, wait a minute." ”
Li Ming turned around and saw Zhang Wei pick up a beautiful small box from the sofa and hand it to him, "This is a small cookie I made myself, you can take it back and taste it." ”
Li Ming took the box, and a warm current surged in his heart, "Thank you, Zhang Wei, this cookie must be delicious." ”
With cookies and full of gratitude, he left Zhang Wei's home. This night, he not only helped a colleague, but also gained a precious friendship and a new insight into life.
Li Ming was just about to step out of the threshold of Zhang Wei's house, when suddenly the doorbell rang. Zhang Wei glanced at the wall clock on the wall with some surprise, and then slowly moved her body to open the door. Standing outside the door was an elegant woman with a well-tailored dark blue dress and a gentle smile on her face.
"Wang Li!" Zhang Wei exclaimed in surprise, and then her face showed complicated emotions, "Why are you here?" ”
Wang Li smiled lightly, with a hint of concern in her eyes, "I heard that you sprained your foot today, so I came to see you." ”
Li Ming was stunned, he remembered that Zhang Wei had just mentioned that Wang Li was no longer there, but how could she appear here now?
"Come in," Zhang Wei moved away a little embarrassedly and let Wang Li into the house.
Wang Li walked into the house, her eyes fell on Li Ming, she smiled slightly, "Who is this?" ”
"Oh, this is my colleague Li Ming," Zhang Wei introduced, "and he sent me back tonight." ”
Wang Li nodded and turned to Li Ming, "Thank you for taking care of Zhang Wei, she is a worrying child." ”
Li Ming was a little overwhelmed, he didn't know how to respond, he could only smile politely.
The three of them sat on the sofa, and the atmosphere was a little awkward for a while. Wang Li broke the silence, she turned to Zhang Wei, with a hint of reproach in her tone, "You are always so careless, I remember that when you were in school before, you were often injured." ”
Zhang Wei lowered her head and muttered in a low voice, "Didn't you take care of me at that time?" ”
Wang Li sighed, a trace of complicated emotions flashed in her eyes, "Yes, at that time, we were together every day, carefree." ”
Li Ming listened quietly on the side, and he could feel that there was an indescribably deep emotion between the two, and at the same time, there were some unsolved knots.
Wang Li stood up suddenly, took out a delicate small box from her bag and handed it to Zhang Wei, "This is a gift I brought to you, I hope you can like it." ”
Zhang Wei took the box, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, "What is this?" ”
Wang Li smiled, "Just open it and take a look." ”
Zhang Wei carefully opened the box, and inside was a delicate necklace with a brilliant sapphire inlaid on the pendant.
"It's beautiful!" Zhang Wei called out in surprise, but then hesitated a little, "This is too valuable, I can't accept it." ”
Wang Li pressed Zhang Wei's hand, "This is a little bit of my heart, you must accept it." ”
Zhang Wei looked at Wang Li, a trace of emotion flashed in her eyes, "Thank you, Wang Li." ”
Li Ming watched quietly from the sidelines, and he could feel that the emotions between the two were very complicated, both deep friendship and some unspeakable pasts. He suddenly realizes that he may have inadvertently become involved in a story that he doesn't fully understand.
Wang Li stood up and prepared to leave, "I still have something to do, so I'll leave first." Zhang Wei, you have a good rest, if you need help, call me. ”
Zhang Wei nodded and watched Wang Li leave. Li Ming also stood up and prepared to leave. But before leaving, he couldn't help but ask the doubts in his heart, "Zhang Wei, you just said that Wang Li is no longer there, what's going on?" ”
Zhang Wei was silent for a moment, and then slowly spoke, "Wang Li is indeed gone, she died five years ago. But every year today, I feel as if she's back to me. ”
Li Ming spent an unforgettable night at Zhang Wei's house, and the next day, he returned to his life full of doubts. A few days later, Zhang Wei invited Li Ming to a family gathering, saying that she wanted to take the opportunity to formally introduce him to his family and thank him for his help that night.
At the party, Zhang Wei's family was hospitable, and the table was full of sumptuous dishes. Li Ming sat next to Zhang Wei, and the two chatted while eating, with a warm and pleasant atmosphere. However, in an inadvertent turn, Li Ming saw a group photo hanging on the wall, which was a group photo of Zhang Wei and Wang Li, the two smiling brightly, with a blooming cherry blossom tree in the background.
"It was taken the year we graduated from university," Zhang Wei noticed Li Ming's gaze and explained softly, "Wang Li has always wanted to go to Japan to see cherry blossoms, but for various reasons, she has not been able to make the trip." ”
Li Ming nodded, full of curiosity about Wang Li's story.
After the meal, everyone sat around the living room and chatted. Li Ming overheard Zhang Wei's family talking about Wang Li, and he quietly moved closer to hear more clearly.
"Wang Li's child, it's a pity," an elder sighed, "she gave up her study abroad opportunity to support Weiwei's studies." ”
Li Ming's heart was shocked, he didn't expect Wang Li to make such a sacrifice.
"Yes, Wang Li has always been a sensible child," another family member continued, "She knew that Weiwei's family was not well-off, so she gave Weiwei the opportunity to study abroad." ”
Li Ming turned his head to look at Zhang Wei, only to see tears glistening in her eyes. He suddenly understood Zhang Wei's deep affection for Wang Li, and why she felt as if Wang Li was back by her side on that day every year.
After the party, Li Ming and Zhang Wei cleaned up the dishes together. Li Ming couldn't help but ask Zhang Wei, "Why did Wang Li make such a decision?" ”
Zhang Wei was silent for a moment, and then slowly spoke, "Wang Li said that she hopes that I can have a better future. She knew about our family's situation and didn't want me to give up on my dreams because of financial problems. ”
A warm current surged in Li Ming's heart, and he was deeply moved by Wang Li's selflessness and Zhang Wei's strength.
"Although Wang Li is gone, her love has always been with me," Zhang Wei continued, "Every year on that day, I feel as if she is back with me, reminding me not to give up and to be brave enough to pursue my dreams." ”
Li Ming held Zhang Wei's hand, his eyes were full of admiration and emotion, "Wang Li is a great person, and you, Zhang Wei, are also a strong girl." ”
That night, Li Ming not only heard a touching story, but also gained a new understanding of life. He understood that true friendship and love can transcend life and death and become eternal strength.
On the way home, Li Ming's words and Wang Li's story echoed repeatedly in his heart. He felt a shock that he had never felt before, as if there was a surge of power within him. He began to reflect on his attitude and values towards life, realizing that he may have previously been too focused on his personal work and accomplishments, neglecting the emotional connection and mutual assistance between people.
"I have to make some changes," Li Ming said to himself, deciding that starting tomorrow, he will work harder, be more active in helping his colleagues, and give more care and help to others in life.
The next day, Li Ming came to the office early, and he took the initiative to help his colleagues sort out the documents and patiently answer their questions. During the lunch break, he invited several colleagues to have dinner together, and everyone sat together to share their own life stories, and Li Ming also told Wang Li's story, and his colleagues were deeply moved.
"Li Ming, what's wrong with you today? It feels like you're a different person. Colleague Xiao Chen asked curiously.
Li Ming smiled, "It's nothing, I just figured out something." We are not only colleagues, but also friends and should help each other. ”
Xiao Chen nodded, with an approving look in his eyes, "Well said, we really should be like this." ”
In the evening, Li Ming participated in volunteer activities in the community, helping the elderly carry daily necessities and playing games with the children. Seeing the smiles on their faces, Li Ming felt an unprecedented sense of satisfaction and happiness.
"Uncle Li, thank you for playing with us!" A little girl took Li Ming's hand and said happily.
Li Ming touched her head and said gently, "It's okay, uncle is very happy to play with you." ”
Back at home, Li Ming sat at his desk, took out a notebook, and began to plan his future. He writes down his goals and plans, including plans for advancements at work, as well as specific actions to help others.
"From now on, I want to be a better person." Li Ming wrote this sentence on the title page of his notebook.
He knows that change won't happen overnight, but he believes that if he persists, he will be able to achieve his goals. Wang Li's story and Zhang Wei's strength gave him the motivation and direction to move forward.
This article is a microfiction, please do not sit in the opposite seat