In the busy and vibrant modern city, Lin Xiaomei and Zhang Peng's marriage is like a flower blooming in spring, attracting the joy of both families. Their love story is circulated in the circle of friends, and they are known as the perfect example of urban love. However, this seemingly smooth love affair showed a hint of waves on the eve of preparing for marriage.
The little pride in Lin Xiaomei's heart didn't last long, and Zhang Peng's sudden request was like an unexpected rainstorm. "Xiaomei, I think we should do a comprehensive physical examination before getting married." Zhang Peng formally proposed to her on a weekend afternoon.
Lin Xiaomei was slightly surprised, she melted into the sofa and turned around, blinked her eyes and asked, "Physical examination?" Is that necessary? I think we're all pretty healthy. ”
Zhang Peng sighed and was silent for a moment before saying, "Yes, it's quite needed, I checked the information, there are many diseases that are only discovered after marriage, and it will not be good for both of us at that time." ”
"But..."Lin Xiaomei shook her head, "Do you think I..."
"That's not what I mean, I just think we all have a mental preparation," Zhang Peng hurriedly explained, "Safety is always good, and many people do premarital checkups now." ”
Lin Xiaomei was silent, she could understand the concern in Zhang Peng's words, but this sudden request made her confused. At this time, Zhang Peng added another layer of conditions, which turned this confusion into unhappiness: "Xiaomei, in addition, my parents proposed that if we get married, your family should give an additional 250,000 bride price." ”
"What? 250,000! Lin Xiaomei immediately sat up straight, "Your family has already made a lot of requests, and my family has done its best, why is there another one?" ”
Zhang Peng was a little nervous and a little uncomfortable, "I know this request is a bit excessive, but you also know that my father is a traditional person, and he said that this is for our future consideration, and it is also a way to verify the correct body." ”
"Identity?" Lin Xiaomei's voice raised, "I feel a little incomprehensible now, do you still have to verify your identity in this marriage?" Haven't we been talking about it for so many years? There was a bit of grievance and distrust in her words.
The conversation between the two entered a brief pause. In the silence, Lin Xiaomei reacted suddenly and softened her tone, "Zhang Peng, we love each other, don't we?" We should not get married because of the bride price or any kind of examination. That's not what we intended. ”
Zhang Peng nodded, "Yes, we are in love, but... Some things may not be something we can fully control. I hope you can understand that we need to face these traditional ideas and practical problems together. ”
Lin Xiaomei frowned, turned around, and looked out the window at the traffic, the hustle and bustle of the city seemed to become extremely clear at this moment. Her heart was fighting, not knowing how to deal with the situation. Finally, she turned around and looked at Zhang Peng with a determined look in her eyes.
"Okay, since that's the case, then if you go for the marriage examination, I will regard it as a kind of respect for me, and I will also prepare to marry. But Zhang Peng, I hope you can remember that marriage is not a transaction, we are equal, and our love is priceless. Lin Xiaomei's words were solemn and firm.
Zhang Peng felt a trace of guilt in his heart, but he had to face the reality. "Xiaomei, I thank you for your understanding, I promise, I won't make you feel wronged."
The promises made in the conversation may not have an immediate effect, but the love story between the two does write a new chapter in this bustling city. As the topic between the two ended, Lin Xiaomei's heart couldn't calm down for a long time. She decided to discuss the matter with her parents. After dinner, Lin Xiaomei confessed Zhang Peng's request to her parents.
"A bride price of 250,000? And this premarital check-up? Father Lin frowned, his face displeased.
Mother Lin was more subdued, "Child, we understand your feelings now, but this request is indeed a bit excessive. ”
Lin Xiaomei replied in a low voice, "I know, Dad, Mom, so I put forward the conditions." ”
"On what terms?" Father Lin asked curiously.
"If Zhang Peng is willing to check, I will agree to their request, supplemented by a dowry." Lin Xiaomei's expression was firm, but there was a trace of apprehension in her heart.
Father Lin was stunned for a moment, stroked his beard and muttered, "Xiaomei, we support you." But are you sure you won't regret it? ”
Lin Xiaomei nodded, "I believe Zhang Peng, he should be worried about our future." ”
At the same time, Zhang Peng was also questioned by his father and sister at his home. Zhang's father is a traditional and somewhat stubborn person, and he believes that the man should take the lead in marriage.
Zhang Peng recounted the conversation with Lin Xiaomei, and Zhang's father snorted coldly after hearing it, "This is just a formality to protect our family's face." ”
Zhang Xiaofen disagreed, as a woman in the new era, she opposed some of the concepts of the older generation, "Dad, times have changed, we can't always look at things from the perspective of the old society." Are bride prices and marriage checks really that important? ”
Father Zhang glared at Zhang Xiaofen unhappily, "Fenzi, don't worry about the adult's business, this is your brother's marriage." ”
Zhang Peng was silent for a moment, and finally spoke, "Dad, I decided to go for a premarital check-up, if this can reassure Xiaomei and her family, then I am willing." ”
Father Zhang shook his head and said no more; But Zhang Xiaofen walked over and patted Zhang Peng's shoulder, "Brother, I support you." ”
As the days passed, Zhang Peng underwent a comprehensive physical examination as promised, and Lin Xiaomei was also silently preparing for marriage at home. Zhang Peng's inspection results were released quickly, but fortunately everything was normal. He found Lin Xiaomei with the inspection report.
"Xiaomei, look, I'm healthy." Zhang Peng handed the report to Lin Xiaomei.
Lin Xiaomei took the report and smiled faintly, "Then I'll rest assured." ”
The two families discussed a lot because of marriage, although Lin Xiaomei's parents did not agree with all this, but they had to compromise for the happiness of their daughter. However, just when the families of both parties were busy preparing for the marriage, Zhang Peng's examination report was inadvertently seen by Zhang Xiaofen with a special result - Zhang Peng may be a carrier of kidney disease.
Without saying a word, Zhang Xiaofen rushed to Lin Xiaomei's house.
"Sister Xiaomei, I have something to tell you." Zhang Xiaofen's expression was serious, "Brother may have some problems with his body." ”
Lin Xiaomei was stunned and confused, but quickly stabilized her emotions, "This kind of thing has to be communicated frankly with Zhang Peng." ”
The two then found Zhang Peng and told him what had happened.
Although Zhang Peng was difficult to accept at first, he soon came to the Lin family to get spiritual comfort, "Xiaomei, I'm sorry, I may have caused problems for our future." ”
Lin Xiaomei looked at him, her eyes full of concern rather than blame, "Zhang Peng, it's okay, no matter what, we're all together." ”
The emotions of the three were deepened because of this sudden "trial", and the emotional contradictions were gradually resolved. The emotional connection is no longer just a bride price and a physical check-up, but a deeper understanding and commitment to each other. Although life is full of accidents, love can overcome everything, and this feeling gradually took root in the hearts of Lin Xiaomei and Zhang Peng. Zhang Peng's potential health problems have become a mystery in the hearts of the two families, and they are also the spark that pushes the situation to a climax. The tense atmosphere became more and more intense in the living room of Lin Xiaomei's house.
Father Lin's attitude was resolute and tough, he couldn't agree with Zhang's father's bride price request, and his emotions gradually became excited, "Can money decide everything?" Xiaomei is my daughter who I have worked so hard to raise, not a commodity to exchange! ”
Zhang's father is scheming and deep-rooted in the idea of patriarchy, "Brother Lin, this is the tradition of our family, and the bride price is the man's commitment and respect to the woman. ”
Hearing this, Zhang Xiaofen frowned and decided to express her opinion, "Dad, why do you still have this point of view?" Times have changed, okay? Marrying a daughter is not a business. ”
"Fenzi, you don't understand." Father Zhang's voice was full of displeasure.
Lin Xiaomei watched her father and future father-in-law arguing, and felt anxious in her heart, "Dad, Dad, can't we calm down?" It's all for our good, isn't it? ”
"Xiaomei, it's not a matter of money, it's a matter of principle!" Father Lin suppressed his emotions.
Zhang Xiaofen turned to Lin Xiaomei, "Sister Xiaomei, we can't obey these unreasonable traditions, we should fight for our rights." ”
Zhang Peng was silent at this time, he knew that it was difficult for him to bear all this, and he felt even more guilty in his heart.
The development of the situation reached the moment when she had to make a choice, Lin Xiaomei stood up, her eyes were calm and firm, "The bride price is not needed, we have done the marriage inspection, but this marriage is mine and Zhang Peng, our days are still long, we can't patronize the face at this time, and give us our own future problems." ”
Father Zhang and Father Lin were speechless at each other, and Zhang Xiaofen's words were like a clear post, so that the anxiety and tension in the room began to gradually dissipate.
"Xiaomei is right," Zhang Peng finally broke the silence, "My love for Xiaomei does not need to be measured by money. As for the marriage examination, we both respect each other and understand each other. ”
Hearing his son's words, Father Zhang's eyes slowly softened, Father Lin's anger gradually disappeared, and the two elders were silent, as if they were reflecting and reconsidering.
"I... It may be that you are old enough to cling to those outdated things. Father Zhang whispered, with rare concessions and emotion in his tone.
Father Lin also softened his tone, "We are all for the good of our children, but if we can't even hear the children's own voices, then we are also derelict as parents." ”
At the same time, Lin Xiaomei stretched out her hand to Zhang Peng, "No matter what the road ahead is, let's go together." ”
Zhang Peng held her hand tightly, and the two young minds reached a deeper consensus at this moment. Their firmness and love warmed this small living room and eased the seemingly irreconcilable contradictions and oppositions. After a deep conversation and introspection, Zhang's examination results pushed the family atmosphere to a new turning point. The discovery of hidden dangers made him deeply reflect on his views on marriage, and also re-examine the emotions between himself and Lin Xiaomei.
"Xiaomei, I... I would like to say that I don't insist on the bride price anymore. Zhang Peng was in the living room and said his decision to Lin Xiaomei.
"Really? Zhang Peng, I'm glad you think so. Lin Xiaomei smiled, and a sense of relief flowed in her heart.
When Father Lin heard this, he praised him, "Zhang Peng, this is a good man who stands up to the sky." ”
Mother Lin also had a relieved look, "You can think about the problem like this, and our old couple is also relieved." ”
Zhang Xiaofen also came to Zhang Peng's side and held his hand, "Brother, I'm proud of you, you made the right choice." ”
Zhang Peng looked at these closest people, guilt and gratitude intertwined in his heart, "Dad, Mom, I understand that the true value of the family does not lie in the amount of material, but in the understanding and support between us." ”
For a while, the air in the living room became soft and warm, and everyone's hearts were closer. Abandoning the constraints of materialism, the two families began to look at the true meaning of marriage and family from a new perspective.
In a blink of an eye, on the wedding day, Lin Xiaomei and Zhang Peng stood on the wedding stage decorated with flowers, their eyes were so firm when they met, and their faces were rippling with joy in their hearts. The parents of the two surnames also smiled, and this smile seemed to dissolve all misunderstandings and contradictions.
As the wedding progressed, Zhang Peng made a promise to Lin Xiaomei: "From today on, no matter whether you are healthy or sick, poor or rich, I will be by your side and walk with you." ”
Lin Xiaomei also responded to him: "I will too, because real marriage is to be experienced hand in hand." ”
The story comes to this, if marriage is a journey, then it requires not only love as a sail, but mutual understanding and respect as the oars of the boat. This experience has undoubtedly awakened everyone and learned how to better manage and cherish their family and marriage.
In the sound of wedding blessings, the two families and many friends laughed and laughed. And behind this, a trace of thought flooded in everyone's heart:
When love encounters real challenges, do we have the courage to bravely overcome obstacles like Lin Xiaomei and Zhang Peng, use love as a bridge, and work together to overcome it?