Zhou Qiang has always felt unsteady recently, and his wife Li Wei will leave in a hurry after dinner at least three times a week, leaving only a brief "I'm going to play mahjong". At first, Zhou Qiang didn't care, and after seven years of marriage, they maintained enough space and trust between each other, but Li Wei's frequent outings made him start to feel a little strange.
That night, Zhou Qiang, who stayed at home, faced the TV alone, but he couldn't watch the content of the program. The night outside the window was dark, and Li Wei's figure had long since disappeared around the corner of the street. An impulse surged in Zhou Qiang's heart: "I want to see where she went."
Taking advantage of the night, he hid in the dark on the corner of the street like a detective, his eyes fixed on Li Wei's fading back. The streets were sparsely populated, and the occasional dog bark or two shattered the silence. Li Wei did not go to the mahjong parlor she frequented, but kept moving in the direction of the ancient town on the outskirts of the city.
"Weiwei, you go first, I'll be there right away." A casual conversation came out of the WeChat call, Zhou Qiang's heart twitched, that voice, isn't it the male girlfriend Xiao Ran that Li Wei's mobile phone often hears?
Following to a corner of the ancient town, Zhou Qiang was surprised to find that Li Wei had entered a small courtyard covered with ancient vines. In the darkness of the courtyard, the figures of the two seem particularly intimate.
"Vivi, why are you so late? I almost thought you weren't coming. Xiao Ran's voice carried a hint of anxiety.
"Don't rush, there is a traffic jam on the road, besides, it's useless to be in a hurry." Li Wei's answer seemed a little helpless.
"Mom, where did Dad go?" Suddenly, Zhou Qiang was woken up by the ringing of the phone at home, and he picked up the phone, which was the voice of his daughter Xiaoli.
"Dad went out to do some errands and will be back soon."
"Mom is also out, and I'm left alone at home, I'm afraid."
"Don't be afraid, Dad will be back." Hanging up the phone, Zhou Qiang was in a state of confusion and didn't know what to do.
On the way home, the doubts in Zhou Qiang's heart piled up more and more. He didn't dare to imagine what would happen to the family if things didn't turn out in their favor. He needs an explanation, but he fears that the truth will tear apart this otherwise warm home. Zhou Qiang returned home with heavy steps, pushed open the door, the lights in the house were dim, and his daughter Xiaoli was napping on the sofa. He gently carried his daughter back to the bedroom, and then sat on the sofa in the living room, waiting for Li Wei to return.
Finally, the sound of the key turning was heard outside the door. Li Wei returned home as usual and saw Zhou Qiang, with a vague surprise on her face: "Why didn't you sleep today?" ”
Zhou Qiang's face was calm, and the depression in his heart finally found an outlet: "I should ask you, do you really go out to play mahjong three or four times a week?" Today I followed you to the ancient town and saw you and Xiao Ran..."
Li Wei didn't wait for Zhou Qiang to finish speaking, and hurriedly explained: "What are you talking about?" Xiao Ran and I are just ordinary friends, and I'm going to help him deal with some of his sister's affairs tonight. ”
"Ordinary friends? I saw it with my own eyes in the intimate courtyard of the ancient town late at night, and you are still lying to me! ”
"Zhou Qiang, what is your attitude? Xiao Ran and his sister's marriage has a big problem, her husband has someone outside, we are discussing how to help, how can you think so? ”
When Zhou Qiang heard this, the anger in his heart seemed to have found an outlet, but he couldn't believe it: "Then why don't you make it clear to me, why do you hide it from me?" ”
Li Wei was a little aggrieved: "I originally wanted to wait for the matter to be done before I told you, because Xiao Ran was really in urgent need of help, I didn't expect it to be so serious, the couple quarreled, and I was also very sad." ”
Zhou Qiang's heart began to soften slowly, but he was still skeptical: "Can you prove that what you said is true?" ”
Li Wei looked serious, took out her mobile phone, opened WeChat, and showed Zhou Qiang the help messages sent by Xiao Ran and the discussion of the treatment plan one by one. At the same time, she opened the photo library, which contained photos of Xiao Ran's sister and her husband, as well as scenes of their several meetings to discuss solutions.
Looking at Li Wei's sincerity and conclusive evidence, Zhou Qiang's defense completely collapsed, "Weiwei, it's me who is not good, I doubt you, I..."
Li Wei walked over and patted him lightly on the shoulder: "I understand you, if it were me, I would have the same doubts." But I hope there are no secrets between us, and if anything happens, be sure to tell me. ”
The two sat on the sofa and continued to communicate until late at night, when all misunderstandings and estrangements slowly dissipated with the communication. Zhou Qiang not only apologized for his suspicions, but also was proud of Li Wei's kindness and deep friendship between friends.
As the sky gradually brightened, Zhou Qiang decided that he would also do his part to help Xiao Ran solve this problem, he knew that home was not only a harbor for three people, but also a warm haven between friends. Having said that, Zhou Qiang still has some lingering doubts in his heart. So, without telling Li Wei, he decided to talk to Xiao Ran. Zhou Qiang came to the small café run by Xiao Ran, and the two sat by the window.
"Xiao Ran, sorry to bother you. I want to ask, the recent incident between you and Weiwei, she told me that you are helping your sister deal with marriage problems, is that the case? Zhou Qiang asked tentatively.
Xiao Ran was slightly stunned, and then smiled bitterly: "I really didn't expect Li Wei to tell you about this, yes, we are indeed helping my sister, there are some problems in the marriage." I know it's not good to let Vivi out so late, but I'm desperate about it. ”
"That'...... Why didn't you tell me? Do you know how worried I was last night? Zhou Qiang was a little excited.
Xiao Ran was a little helpless, "Zhou Qiang, it's not that I don't want to say it, it's Li Wei who doesn't want you to worry." Besides, this is also a matter of face for our men, and I don't want to trouble you in my matter. ”
Zhou Qiang was silent for a while, then his eyes lit up, and he suddenly remembered something, "By the way, I still remember that once you quietly helped us, and at that time, the company's efficiency was not good, and you gave me a sum of money." ”
Xiao Ran waved his hand, "That's all in the past, we are brothers, and it is right to help each other." ”
Zhou Qiang felt a trace of guilt and emotion, "Xiao Ran, I'm really sorry, I have a little misunderstanding between you and Weiwei." ”
"Zhou Qiang, it's no wonder you, there are some taboos in marriage, next time you have any problems, communicate with Vivido, she is a good woman." Xiao Ran said sincerely.
Zhou Qiang nodded, he was completely relieved, and felt that he was suspicious, "Thank you Xiao Ran, I will pay more attention in the future." Also, if there is something you need my help with about your sister, just say it. ”
Xiao Ran smiled slightly, "Then thank you, I feel much more at ease with your words." ”
Zhou Qiang left the café, and the conversation with Xiao Ran echoed repeatedly in his mind. He understands that his wife and friends are trustworthy people, and he must trust them, which is the foundation of their small family.
When he returned home in the evening and saw Li Wei preparing dinner, Zhou Qiang suddenly felt that these ordinary days were so precious. Zhou Qiang hugged Li Wei and said affectionately: "Weiwei, I'm sorry, I understand you." ”
Li Wei replied with a gentle smile, "It's okay, I know it's me who is wrong, and I didn't communicate with you in time." ”
Zhou Qiang's heart was full of gratitude and love, and he knew that this family had become stronger because of understanding, trust and love. Time passed, the autumn breeze was cool, and the living room of Zhou Qiang's house was filled with laughter. Li Wei and Xiaoli are helping to set the table, and today they are going to hold a small party for Xiao Ran's sister to celebrate her reunion.
"Zhou Qiang, put these flowers on the table in the middle of the living room, I think it will be more beautiful there." Li Wei looked at Zhou Qiang with a smile while commanding.
"Okay, listen to you. Do you think our house is getting more and more atmospheric now? Zhou Qiang laughed as he spoke, holding a flower basket in his hand, fiddling with it easily.
"Dad, Mom, Uncle Xiao Ran is here!" Xiaoli ran in from the door and reported cheerfully.
Xiao Ran walked in with a gift box and gratitude: "Zhou Qiang, Li Wei, thank you so much, without you, my sister's matter may not be so satisfactorily resolved." ”
"Xiao Ran, you are too polite, in fact, we didn't do anything, it's all the credit of Weiwei and you." Zhou Qiang pulled Xiao Ran to sit down and patted him on the shoulder.
"No, Zhou Qiang, your tolerance and understanding have given us the environment and space to solve problems. You are a rare good husband and a good friend in our big family. Li Wei said with emotion.
Xiao Ran's sister Xiao Jing also arrived with her husband, with tears in her eyes, and bowed deeply to Zhou Qiang and Li Wei: "Thank you very much, it was you who made me see hope and find love." ”
In the living room, the atmosphere is warm and harmonious, and everyone enjoys this time of friendship caused by misunderstandings, but strengthened by understanding and trust. Xiaoli and Xiao Jing's children frolicked on the side, laughing from time to time, adding more life to this small gathering.
After dinner, everyone sat around the sofa and chatted. As the old saying goes, everything is prosperous at home, and this includes not only harmony within the family, but also mutual support between friends outside the family.
Zhou Qiang looked at the scene in front of him and was full of emotion. The misunderstanding dissipated like smoke, leaving behind a deeper friendship. He gently hugged Li Wei, smiled at Xiao Ran and said, "Xiao Ran, isn't it time to consider adding a best friend title to Wei Wei?" ”
In the laughter, Zhou Qiang had more thoughts in his heart - how important trust, understanding and tolerance are in a person's life. If there were no twists and turns in those few days, how could they cherish this hard-won harmony even more?