On this chilly autumn afternoon, the sound of the doorbell shattered the silence of Li Jing's alone in the antique store. When she looked up, she saw the straight figure of her younger brother Li Qiang standing at the door, and the sunlight poured in from behind him, as if gilding him with a layer of brilliance. Li Jing was a little surprised, because Li Qiang rarely visited on weekdays.
"Hey, brother, why are you here? Could it be that your parents arranged a blind date for you again? Li Jing greeted with a chuckle and poured tea and handed it over.
Li Qiang shook his head, took the cup, and was silent for a moment before speaking, "Yes, they have been getting more and more anxious recently. You know I've always disliked those occasions, but every time I refuse, I don't feel good when I look at their disappointed expressions. ”
Li Jing sighed lightly, and stopped talking, she knew that her brother had always been sensible, but she couldn't help worrying about his future, "You have seen so many girls, and none of them are to your liking?" ”
"Sister, you also know that it is not easy to find a confidant. I don't want to settle for that, it's not fair to both of us. Li Qiang looked at the remnants of the leaves outside the window, and his expression was a little lonely.
"Hey, finding a partner is indeed the right time and place, but a person's life is so long, he always needs a companion." Li Jing said, deeply feeling that the topic was gradually heavy.
At this moment, a series of hurried phones rang, it was Li Wei calling, and he told him that he would come back later because of business matters. Li Jing hung up the phone, looked around, closed her eyes, and the store seemed to be full of disorganized memories and the smell of ancient wood.
During a break in the conversation, Li Qiang seemed to have made a decision. He clenched his cup and said in a deep voice, "Sister, do you support me, no matter what lifestyle I choose?" ”
Li Jing looked at him puzzled, "How do you say this?" Of course, your happiness is up to you. ”
"But if I choose to be single all the time, my parents will definitely not agree." There was a hint of stubbornness in the younger brother's eyes.
"You've wanted to live like that for the rest of your life? Not married? Li Jing asked in surprise, this seemed to her to be an incredible decision.
"Well, I think that's pretty good. Free. Li Qiang smiled slightly, his eyes firm.
Li Jing sighed, feeling a little powerless, "Then you... Have you thought about it? ”
"Think about it, sister. As long as you support me. ”
"Well, of course I have no objection. It's just parents, they are not easy. ”
"I'll tell my parents." Li Qiang stood up and prepared to leave.
Li Jing got up to send him off, "Then why are you here today?" ”
"Huh? It's okay, I just wanted to come and see you. Li Qiang turned around and smiled lightly, "Thank you, sister." He turned and walked calmly away from the antique shop.
Li Jing looked at her younger brother's back, her heart was mixed, and she suddenly felt an indescribable loneliness. She turned, back to the memories-filled space, continuing her peaceful afternoon.
Li Jing watched her brother's back drift away, and indescribable complex emotions welled up in her heart. She didn't understand why her brother had such thoughts, and she didn't expect her brother to express such a resolute decision at this time. Li Jing returned to the store and wanted to calm down and continue to sort out the antiques, but found that her mind had already been disturbed by her brother's words.
As time passed, the afterglow of the setting sun began to shine through the glass windows of the antique store on the blue and white porcelain, and colorful points of light jumped in it, just like Li Jing's fluctuating mood at the moment. She had expected today, as usual, to be a peaceful day, until a mysterious customer appeared at the door of the store.
The man was dressed in a quaint trench coat and was holding a package in his hand. Li Jing walked over curiously to greet her.
"Welcome, how can I help you?" Li Jing asked with a smile.
The mysterious guest gently put down the package and handed Li Jing a piece of bronze that seemed to be extremely ordinary, "Hello, I heard about your shop from a friend, this is a family heirloom, I would like to ask you to help identify it." ”
Li Jing took the bronze and looked at it carefully, ignoring the irritability in her heart. "The ornamentation of this bronze is very chic, it will take a little time to identify, you sit down for a while, and I will prepare tea."
The guest nodded and quietly looked at Li Jing's back.
Just as Li Jing was about to appreciate the bronzes, her mobile phone suddenly rang, and Li Wei, who was supposed to return home, told her that she still had to deal with some unexpected business outside.
"Honey, come on, I'll be home later." Li Wei said softly on the other end of the phone.
"Got it, business matters. You don't have to get too tired. Li Jing answered, and after hanging up the phone, her eyes returned to the bronze again. She didn't immediately recognize its origin, but her instincts told her that the object was unusual.
The mystery customer didn't seem to be in a hurry, and waited quietly, admiring the antiques in the store by the way.
The conversation between them was interrupted by a question about the bronze and a phone call from Li Wei, which put the suspense in Li Jing's mind on hold until sunset. Shortly after the mysterious guest left, Li Jing received a message from his younger brother Li Qiang, saying that he wanted to come and talk to her again, and this sudden news made Li Jing realize that his brother's visit this time may not be simple.
As night fell, Li Qiang appeared in front of the antique store again, his hands in his pockets, and his face was solemn. Li Jing greeted her, "Brother, why are you here again?" Is there anything else on your mind? ”
"Sister, I didn't finish it just now, there are some things I want to say to you face-to-face." Li Qiang looked at his sister with a firm look in his eyes.
"Tell me, brother." Li Jing led him to sit on the sofa beside him.
The conversation between the two slowly unfolded in the antique shop, and Li Jing could feel the urgency and seriousness in Li Qiang's words. He made clear his plans for the future, as well as his stance on emotional choices. The younger brother hopes that the older sister will not only understand, but also give advice and support. After in-depth exchanges, Li Jing gradually opened the door to her heart, willing to listen to and understand those choices and possibilities that she had not thought deeply about before.
The brother and sister sat on the old furniture, relatively silent, and a new understanding and acceptance filled the air. Genealogy lay quietly among them, illuminated by the warm interior light, that
Time passed quietly in the real dialogue between the sister and brother, Li Jing listened carefully to Li Qiang's heart, and gradually, her understanding of her brother gradually deepened in the in-depth exchange. The starlight in the sky that night twinkled, which seemed to reflect the small universe in the hearts of the two people was converging and talking.
"Sister, don't you really think I'm running away?" Li Qiang's voice was mixed with a slight hesitation.
Li Jing shook her head lightly, her expression sincere, "Brother, I never felt that you were running away. Everyone has a different understanding of happiness, and you have the right to live your life according to your own ideas. ”
After Li Qiang's eyes heard these words, a hint of relief flashed, "Sister, thank you for your understanding." I'm going to find my own happiness, I don't have to be like everyone else. ”
"I believe in you, brother." Li Jing's eyes were full of encouragement and confirmation.
They looked at each other and smiled, as if all their worries and confusion had vanished at this moment. The two did not find a specific solution to Li Qiang's single problem, but their dialogue has gone beyond a direct solution, and is more based on mutual respect and understanding, exploring a broader space for spiritual communication.
Li Jing's support is like a warm current, slowly flowing into his younger brother's heart, making Li Qiang full of expectations for the future. "No matter what kind of life I choose, I will be happy, and you, my sister, will always be my strong backing."
Li Jing stood up, walked to the window, looked at the quiet night sky outside, and had a firmer idea in her heart. She turned around and looked at Li Qiang, "Everyone is working hard for their own happiness, no matter what path we take, we should support and encourage each other." ”
Li Jing's words made Li Qiang feel an unprecedented sense of relief. He knew that no matter what his future path would be, the support of Li Jing and his family would be like a beacon, illuminating his way forward, and he would also be a force to support them.
As the night deepens, the siblings continue to write the story of the Li family under the light of the antique shop, and this chapter will be a story of understanding, free choice and self-worth.