The new house is so warmly furnished, and every decoration carries Liu Xiaofang and Li Ming's expectations for the future life. However, when Li Ming suddenly informed her that she had decided to give up this home, which was full of dreams of future happiness, to her brother-in-law Li Qiang, who was about to go to college, Liu Xiaofang's heart was filled with disbelief and anger.
"Husband, what do you mean by that? Our new house, our long-planned wedding ......" Liu Xiaofang's voice choked, and it was difficult to suppress the grievances in her heart.
"Wife, isn't it just a different place for a wedding? It is not easy for Xiaoqiang to go to college, and giving us our house to him can be regarded as making some contribution to the family. Li Ming didn't seem to feel Liu Xiaofang's unhappiness, and tried to resolve the current tension with reason.
"For home? You think I don't know? But this is a big matter for both of us, how can it be easily changed! And, am I not your family? Liu Xiaofang was almost questioning, she couldn't believe that Li Ming could sacrifice her wedding for the sake of her brother-in-law.
"My brother-in-law has just been admitted to university, and it is not easy. There was nothing wrong with us staying in a rental house, just for a while. Li Ming was still explaining, hoping to calm her anger.
But Liu Xiaofang's anger did not diminish because of this, "How can I hold my head up in front of others? Once in your life, do you think that simply setting up a drink in the rental house is worthy of me and this wedding? ”
"Wife, listen to me......"
"Nope! I don't want to hear it! You don't care how I feel! Liu Xiaofang interrupted Li Ming, tears glistening in her eyes.
When the friends saw it, they also felt sorry for Liu Xiaofang, and persuaded one after another: "Xiaofang, Brother Ming, there is no way to do it, everyone is a family, isn't it." ”
However, Liu Xiaofang felt unprecedented indifference, what she needed was not the persuasion of others, but Li Ming's listening and understanding of her heart.
In the face of this sudden change, family gatherings became very awkward. Liu Xiaofang decided to step out of this space, she needed time to think quietly and calm her mood, and climbed up to the terrace alone, looking at the brightly lit night sky in the distance, she remembered the two of them had a longing for sweet family before, and those blueprints of excitement and joy were all discounted tonight.
Retreating to the room, Li Ming was already waiting for her and wanted to explain again, but Liu Xiaofang had no intention of listening at this time. Tears fell: "The wedding was ours, why didn't you make this decision without consulting me first?" Isn't our feelings and planning so insignificant? ”
Li Ming was stunned, in Liu Xiaofang's crying, he didn't know how to explain this decision that he took for granted, but it brought such heartbreak and sadness. He is deeply aware that there are some things that really cannot be decided unilaterally, because marriage is a road that two people walk together.
As the wedding day is approaching day by day, the contradiction between Liu Xiaofang and Li Ming is gradually heating up. Li Ming seems to think that his decisions are responsible for his family, and he is also full of expectations and a sense of responsibility for his younger brother's future. But in Liu Xiaofang's view, Li Ming's sense of responsibility is misplaced, and it has become disrespectful to their marriage.
One day after dinner, the sound of the dispute in the kitchen reached the living room, "Husband, you didn't ask my opinion when we got married, so it's decided?" You said we were going to share family responsibilities, and I agreed. But why did you ignore my expectations and dedication to this family! ”
Li Ming frowned, "Wife, I know you're unhappy, but Xiaoqiang has just started college now, and I, as his elder brother, always have to think about him." Let him live in a new house, the environment is better, and it will also help him in his studies. ”
"Brother, it's not that I'm ignorant," Li Qiang also joined the conversation at this time, "I can go to rent a house to live, my sister and your wedding are more important." ”
"Little uncle, I don't blame you, this is my brother's decision, and it is a problem between our husband and wife." Liu Xiaofang turned her head to look at Li Ming, "For me, the wedding room is not just a house, it represents our beginning, and represents the love and commitment of both of us." Now all this has changed because of a sudden decision. ”
Li Ming sighed helplessly, "But family is always a part of our lives, can't we sacrifice and pay?" ”
"Sacrifice and dedication are deserved, but not so! You made a decision without even discussing it. How do I feel? Liu Xiaofang was indignant, "This is our wedding, and I agree that you shouldn't ignore it." ”
The atmosphere in the living room became a little heavy, and Liu Xiaofang stood up, "I need to be quiet." Her back looked lonely and determined. She could not accept such a way of dealing with it, and felt that her opinions and feelings were being slighted in this marriage that was about to be established.
The quarrel caused an uproar in the Li family, and the family began to discuss the unfinished marriage. "Xiaofang, don't be too stubborn." The elders in the family tried to persuade them, but the grievances in Liu Xiaofang's heart could not be erased with simple advice.
Late at night, Li Ming sat alone in the deserted living room, thinking about Liu Xiaofang's words. He began to realize that maybe he was really wrong, he thought too much about Xiaoqiang, but ignored Liu Xiaofang, who was about to enter the marriage hall hand in hand with him. Now, there is a fork in the road where the two people should have walked hand in hand......
Li Ming decided to talk to Liu Xiaofang, but he knew that to mend the rift, a conversation alone would not be enough. He needs to truly understand Liu Xiaofang's thoughts and feel the grievances in her heart, and all this seems to be not easy.
In Li Ming's home, the atmosphere has never been so solemn. Facing their parents, relatives and friends, Li Ming and Liu Xiaofang, who are approaching their wedding, are no longer as sweet as usual, and the estrangement between them has become more and more obvious. Liu Xiaofang could no longer hide the anger and disappointment in her heart, and decided to have a showdown.
"Husband, I've been putting up with it for a long time." Liu Xiaofang's tone was resolute, "You made such an important decision without asking me, do you think my thoughts are not important at all?" ”
Li Ming was confused, "Wife, why can't you think about it from my point of view?" It is not easy for Xiaoqiang to go to university, and we as family members should support it. ”
"But why don't you understand that married life is a matter of two people, and our house is our home!" Liu Xiaofang became more and more emotional, "Let the house be given to the little uncle, that's your idea, is it really fair?" How do you take such an arrangement for granted? ”
"Brother, sister, you all calm down." Li Qiang tried to ease the atmosphere, "I am also responsible for this matter, I proposed to find a house to live in at the beginning......"
"Uncle, it's none of your business." Liu Xiaofang interrupted Li Qiang's words, "This is a problem between me and him. Husband, we are not only facing a housing problem, but also respect and affirmation of our relationship. ”
Li Ming took a deep breath, "Wife, I'm not disrespecting you, I'm just ......"
"Just what?!" Liu Xiaofang burst into tears, choked with anger, "I just think that the difficulties in the family are more important than our marriage?" ”
"No...... I didn't mean that. Li Ming felt helpless like never before.
"Enough!" Liu Xiaofang finally broke out, "I don't want to go on like this anymore." Our marriage, if built on ignoring my feelings, I don't need such a marriage! ”
"Xiaofang!" Li Ming wanted to keep it, but found that his words could no longer touch Liu Xiaofang's heart.
In the end, in this tense confrontation, everyone heard Liu Xiaofang's decision - she chose to withdraw from the marriage. In the originally warm living room of the Li family, Liu Xiaofang's decision was like a bombshell, which plunged the entire space into a dead silence. Parents and relatives and friends looked at each other, and no one could say anything.
Li Ming looked at Liu Xiaofang's firm back, and his heart was like a knife. For the first time, he felt the pain and fear of losing Liu Xiaofang. Perhaps what he really lost was not only the upcoming marriage, but also the heart of the woman he loved deeply.
Getting married was a sweet start, but for Liu Xiaofang and Li Ming, it left regrets. That night, after Liu Xiaofang proposed to withdraw from the marriage, the whole family fell into a deep silence. Li Ming's parents, relatives and friends didn't know what to do, so they could only silently pay attention to the decision of the two people.
In the days that followed, Li Ming began to reflect deeply on this conflict, and he finally realized that he had neglected Liu Xiaofang's feelings and caused her harm. He found Liu Xiaofang and wanted to express his apologies, hoping to save the relationship.
"Wife, I was wrong." Li Ming stood in front of Liu Xiaofang, his voice full of guilt, "I didn't take into account your feelings, I'm too selfish." ”
Liu Xiaofang's eyes did not have the previous anger, but instead there was an indifference, "Li Ming, thank you for your apology, but some things are irreparable." ”
Li Ming's heart sank, and he didn't know how to respond. He tried to understand Liu Xiaofang's views on marriage, but she appeared resolute, "Marriage is a matter for two people, and mutual respect and understanding are required." And I don't want to build relationships that are based on sacrificing my basic dignity. ”
In this way, the two failed to get together, and their wedding did not take place as scheduled. Since then, the matter has become a topic of discussion between the families and friends of both parties, and everyone is reflecting on what attitude should be taken towards marriage and family.
Li Ming felt deeply at fault and secretly resolved in his heart that he would fully communicate with his partner when facing any important decisions in the future, and no longer make unilateral decisions. And although Liu Xiaofang felt pain, she knew that this was a lesson that had to be experienced, and this experience gave her a clearer idea of her future life.
Since then, the two have separated their paths and each embarked on a new journey. Although the ending was not as good as it could be, they both learned a valuable lesson from it – in marriage, every decision needs to be made with mutual respect and sincere communication, and only then can the bond between each other be stronger and precious.