Li Xiaoxiao had just returned from working overtime in the company, she dragged her tired body, and just wanted to go home and lie on the sofa quickly. However, as she walked past a small restaurant around the corner, a familiar figure caught her eye – it was her boyfriend Zhang Qiang. She was about to step forward to say hello, but was surprised to find a ragged female beggar sitting opposite Zhang Qiang, and the two seemed to be talking happily.
"Zhang Qiang, what are you doing here?" Li Xiaoxiao's voice was obviously unhappy and confused.
Zhang Qiang raised his head and saw Li Xiaoxiao, his expression was a little embarrassed: "Xiaoxiao, why are you here?" ”
"I also want to ask you, what is your relationship with this lady?" There was a hint of anger in Li Xiaoxiao's tone.
The female beggar looked a little scared, she lowered her head, and didn't dare to look directly at Li Xiaoxiao.
"Xiaoxiao, don't get me wrong, she's just ......" Zhang Qiang tried to explain, but was interrupted by Li Xiaoxiao.
"Just what? You're having dinner with her, and you're so happy, where do you put me? Li Xiaoxiao's emotions became more and more excited.
Zhang Qiang stood up, took Li Xiaoxiao's hand, and tried to calm her down: "Xiaoxiao, listen to me, things are not what you think. ”
"How's that? You tell me! Li Xiaoxiao broke free from Zhang Qiang's hand, and she felt betrayed.
The female beggar suddenly raised her head and looked at Li Xiaoxiao with a pleading look: "Miss, please don't be angry, Mr. Zhang is a good person, he is just helping me." ”
Li Xiaoxiao was stunned, she didn't expect the female beggar to speak for her, and the helplessness and sincerity revealed in her eyes calmed her anger a little.
"Xiaoxiao, let's talk about it in another place, this is not a place to talk." Zhang Qiang proposed.
Li Xiaoxiao hesitated for a moment, but finally nodded. She decided to give Zhang Qiang a chance to explain, but the mystery in her heart did not completely dissipate.
The suspicion in Li Xiaoxiao's heart did not completely dissipate, she decided to temporarily put aside her anger and secretly observe Zhang Qiang's every move. The next day, she left the office early and quietly came to the vicinity of Zhang Qiang's place of work. At dusk, she saw Zhang Qiang walking out of the company building, carrying a bag full of food, and walked straight to the place where the female beggar frequented yesterday.
Li Xiaoxiao hid in a corner and watched from afar. She saw Zhang Qiang squatting down and gently handing the food to the female beggar, the two talked a few words, and Zhang Qiang also took out some change from his pocket and gave it to her. A grateful smile appeared on the female beggar's face, and Li Xiaoxiao's heart couldn't help but soften.
"Mr. Zhang, you are such a good person." The female beggar's voice trembled.
Zhang Qiang smiled and waved his hand: "It's okay, this is what I should do." You have to take good care of yourself. ”
The anger in Li Xiaoxiao's heart was gradually replaced by curiosity and emotion. She decided not to hide anymore and stepped forward.
"Zhang Qiang, what are you doing here?" Li Xiaoxiao's voice was much calmer than yesterday.
Zhang Qiang turned his head and saw Li Xiaoxiao, he was a little surprised: "Xiaoxiao, why are you here?" ”
"I ...... I want to see what you're doing every day. Li Xiaoxiao said frankly.
Zhang Qiang stood up, took Li Xiaoxiao's hand, and led her to the side: "Xiaoxiao, this lady's name is Ah Fang, she is actually ......"
"My name is Ah Fang, Miss, Mr. Zhang is really a good person." Ah Fang interrupted Zhang Qiang's words, his eyes full of gratitude.
Li Xiaoxiao looked at Ah Fang, and a complicated emotion surged in her heart. She turned to Zhang Qiang: "Why didn't you tell me?" ”
Zhang Qiang sighed: "Xiaoxiao, there are some things, I hope you can find out for yourself." ”
Li Xiaoxiao was silent, she realized that she might have misunderstood Zhang Qiang. She took a deep breath and decided to give Zhang Qiang a chance to explain it all.
Li Xiaoxiao and Zhang Qiang sat on the bench on the side of the street, her eyes looked at Ah Fang not far away from time to time, and her heart was full of questions. Zhang Qiang took a deep breath and began to slowly tell the story of Ah Fang.
"Xiaoxiao, Ah Fang is actually my long-lost sister." Zhang Qiang's words shocked Li Xiaoxiao.
"What? Your sister? Li Xiaoxiao could hardly believe her ears.
Zhang Qiang nodded, a trace of sadness flashed in his eyes: "Yes, many years ago, she chose to run away from home because of family matters. I've been looking for her all these years and only recently met her here by chance. ”
Li Xiaoxiao's heart was full of guilt, and she held Zhang Qiang's hand: "Zhang Qiang, I'...... I do not know. ”
"I know you're mistaken, Xiaoxiao." Zhang Qiang looked at her gently, "Ah Fang, she ...... She has suffered a lot, and I don't want her to be wronged again. ”
A warm current surged in Li Xiaoxiao's heart, and she felt how ignorant and impulsive her previous actions were.
"Zhang Qiang, I was wrong. I should believe you. Li Xiaoxiao's voice was a little choked.
Zhang Qiang patted her hand lightly: "It's okay, Xiaoxiao, I understand your feelings." I just hope that together we can help Ah Fang. ”
Li Xiaoxiao nodded firmly: "Of course, I will." ”
Then, Zhang Qiang took Li Xiaoxiao to Ah Fang, and the three of them sat together. Li Xiaoxiao looked at the female beggar in front of her who had been misunderstood by herself, and her heart was full of sympathy and respect.
"Sister Afang, I'...... I was acting impulsively before, I'm sorry. Li Xiaoxiao sincerely apologized.
Ah Fang looked at Li Xiaoxiao, and a trace of tears flashed in her eyes: "It's okay, Miss." I know you're a good person, but I just misunderstood. ”
Li Xiaoxiao held Ah Fang's hand, and secretly swore in her heart that she would do her best to help Ah Fang get out of the predicament.
In the lively atmosphere of the family gathering, Li Xiaoxiao felt a little nervous. She knows that what she is going to do today may cause an uproar, but she also believes that the truth will come out one day.
At the dinner table, the family was talking and laughing, but Zhang Qiang was sitting next to Li Xiaoxiao, looking a little absent-minded. Li Xiaoxiao took a deep breath and decided that it was time to say everything.
"Everyone, I have something to tell you." Li Xiaoxiao's voice broke the laughter at the dinner table.
Everyone's eyes turned to her, Zhang Qiang's face turned pale, and he seemed to have a premonition of something.
"Zhang Qiang has been helping a female beggar, who is actually his long-lost sister." Li Xiaoxiao's words made the entire dinner table fall silent.
"What? Sister? What's going on? Li Xiaoxiao's father broke the silence first, his voice filled with bewilderment and shock.
Zhang Qiang stood up and faced the eyes of his family, he took a deep breath: "Yes, Dad, that's my sister Ah Fang." She ran away from home because of family matters, and later her life fell into trouble. ”
"Then why didn't you tell us?" Li Xiaoxiao's mother asked, her voice reproachful.
"I ...... I'm afraid you'll be prejudiced against her, I'm afraid you'll blame her. Zhang Qiang's voice trembled a little.
Li Xiaoxiao held Zhang Qiang's hand, she knew that he needed support at the moment: "Zhang Qiang has been silently helping Ah Fang, he doesn't want this matter to affect us." ”
The atmosphere at the dinner table became tense, and the conversation between the family members was full of doubts and puzzles. Zhang Qiang's sister stood up, her voice filled with anger: "Zhang Qiang, how can you hide it from us for so long? ”
"I ...... I just don't want you guys to worry. Zhang Qiang's voice became lower and lower.
Li Xiaoxiao stood up, she knew that she had to stand up at this moment: "I know it's hard to accept, but Zhang Qiang has been trying to make up for his past mistakes. We should give him a chance, and give Afong a chance. ”
The quarrel at the dinner table gradually subsided, and the family began to exchange complicated looks. Li Xiaoxiao knows that this is just the beginning, and family harmony takes time and understanding to repair.
With Zhang Qiang's explanation and Li Xiaoxiao's insistence, the tension at the dinner table began to slowly ease. The conversation between family members gradually shifts from questioning to understanding and empathy.
"Zhang Qiang, we know that you have always been a good boy, and you must have your reasons for doing this." Li Xiaoxiao's father's tone was gentle, and his eyes revealed a trace of guilt.
"Yes, brother, we are your family, and there are any difficulties that we should face together." Zhang Qiang's sister also let go of her previous anger, with a hint of apology in her tone.
Li Xiaoxiao's mother held Zhang Qiang's hand: "Child, we support you, Ah Fang is also our family, let's help her together." ”
A trace of tears flashed in Zhang Qiang's eyes, and he looked at his family gratefully: "Thank you, I really appreciate it." ”
Li Xiaoxiao also felt unprecedented warmth and strength, she knew that this family, no matter what difficulties they encountered, could unite as one.
"So what do we do next?" Li Xiaoxiao's younger brother asked, his eyes full of anticipation.
"First of all, we want to give Ah Fang a warm home." Li Xiaoxiao's father made a suggestion.
"Yes, we can help her find a job so that she can support herself." Li Xiaoxiao's mother added.
Zhang Qiang stood up, his voice firm and powerful: "I will be responsible for contacting social welfare agencies to see if there are any assistance programs suitable for Ah Fang." ”
Li Xiaoxiao also stood up, her eyes were full of determination: "I will work with Zhang Qiang to help Ah Fang reintegrate into society." ”
In this way, the family sat around the dinner table and began to plan in detail how to help Ah Fang. Their conversations are filled with hope and love, and this home, strengthened by understanding and support.
Over time, with the help of her family, Ah Fang gradually got out of the predicament. She found a stable job and started a new life. And the relationship between Li Xiaoxiao and Zhang Qiang has also become deeper because of this incident. They know that no matter how bumpy the road ahead may be, nothing is impossible as long as the family is united.
This article is a microfiction, please do not sit in the opposite seat