In an ordinary small town, on a quiet night, Li Xiangqiang and Wang Jie's home is full of undercurrents. Since Wang Jie found out that her husband Li Xiangqiang was having an affair, the family has never returned to its former peace. Wang Jie sat on the sofa, holding the yellowed wedding photo in her hand, her eyes flashing with confusion and loss.
"Qiang, what is your relationship with that woman?" Wang Jie looked up and asked Li Xiangqiang, who was watching TV in the room, and her voice trembled.
Li Xiangqiang was stunned for a moment, the expression on his face was a little embarrassed, "Jie, you started again." How many times have I told you that she and I are just working partners. ”
"Partners? If you don't go home at night, the hotel will open a room, this is your way of cooperation? Wang Jie's voice became louder and louder, and the tears in her eyes were always difficult to suppress.
Li Xiangqiang was silent, he stood up and walked slowly to Wang Jie, trying to hug her, "Jie, you listen to my explanation-"
"I don't need to explain, I'm tired." Wang Jie shook off his hand and got up and walked to the bedroom.
Before Wang Jie could walk far, the mobile phone suddenly rang. It was a text message, and the words that jumped on the screen made Wang Jie's whole body freeze in place - it was a message from the woman who actually said that she was pregnant.
Wang Jie felt the world spin for a while, and looked at Li Xiangqiang again in disbelief, "Qiang, she said she was pregnant, is this true?" ”
Li Xiangqiang was stunned, his face was full of astonishment, obviously, this news was also unprepared for him.
"Clean, I'...... I do not know. It can't be, I don't have that kind of relationship with her. Li Xiangqiang stammered, not knowing what to do.
Wang Jie was already in tears, "Could it be ...... In the past few months, you have been late and have not come home because of ......"
"No, it's not! Jie, listen to me, I really don't know about her pregnancy. Li Xiangqiang tried to explain, but everything seemed so pale and weak.
The silent night was broken by Wang Jie's sobbing, and Li Xiangqiang fell into complete silence. Suddenly, he remembered something, hurriedly found his mobile phone, and dialed the woman's number, but the other party never answered.
For several days, Wang Jie's eyes were red, and Li Xiangqiang was busy dealing with this sudden accident. Occasionally the phone rings, Wang Jie will tremble nervously. Consciously or unconsciously, she began to avoid old friends' gatherings, fearing that others would ask about her family. Even so, she received greeting calls from relatives and friends.
"Jiejie, how is your brother Qiang? I heard that his business is doing well. On the other end of the phone, it was Xiaohong, a friend who had been friends for many years.
"Ah, yes, it's okay." Wang Jie smiled reluctantly, her face full of reluctance.
Of course, Xiaohong felt some clues, "Jiejie, what's wrong with your voice?" Got something on your mind? ”
Wang Jie just sighed and shook her head slightly, "Xiaohong, it's okay, don't worry." ”
After the phone hung up, the room was quiet again. Wang Jie looked out the window at the fading night, and her heart was like numbness. She didn't know how this family, her marriage, would continue.
Li Xiangqiang's accusations and doubts about his wife Wang Jie did not know what to do, and his sophistry could not calm his wife's anger. Wang Jie clearly felt that there seemed to be something hidden in Li Xiangqiang's attitude towards this matter.
"Why do you want to go to a hotel to open a room even if it's for work?" Wang Jie stared at Li Xiangqiang with tears in her eyes.
Li Xiangqiang hurriedly explained: "That's because ...... It was raining heavily, the road was very congested, and the work was discussed late, so she ......"
"Just what? Li Xiangqiang, you are a big man, so easy to be coaxed by other people's women to open a house? Wang Jie interrupted him and asked angrily.
At this time, Li Xiangqiang's mobile phone suddenly rang, and it was his father Li Laohan calling. Li Xiangqiang answered the phone, only to hear his father's stern voice: "Qiang, what kind of fame are you doing, making a lot of trouble in the city, do you have no conscience for your mother!" ”
Before Li Xiangqiang could explain, his father said again: "You take Wang Jie home tomorrow, we have to talk about this matter." ”
After hanging up the phone, Wang Jie and Li Xiangqiang broke up unhappily. The next day, a couple returned to Li's house with a heavy heart. Wang Jie's mother-in-law, Granny Wang, first comforted her daughter-in-law and said, "Child, don't take it too seriously, this matter must be settled." ”
Father Li said bluntly: "Strong, if you are a man, you have to be responsible." We can deal with the aftermath of the outside affairs, but you have to give an explanation to the family. ”
Wang Jie bowed her head and was silent, her heart was full of reluctance and anger. And Li Xiangqiang had a sad face, as if he was in deep trouble.
At this time, the Wang family also got the news, and Wang Jie's father came as soon as the phone called: "Jiejie, if your mother-in-law's family treats you badly, you will come back, and the family is your strong backing." ”
Wang Jie said gratefully: "Dad, I know, I will take care of it." ”
The conflict seems to have become more complicated when both parents' parents intervene in the matter. Wang Jie's parents always felt that the Li family's son was doing something wrong, while the Li family's parents tried hard to win the field, hoping to keep the already crumbling home.
In the view of the older generation, family ugliness should not be publicized, and any crisis in marriage should be resolved internally, but Wang Jie in the new era believes that no matter what the facts are, it cannot be an excuse for betrayal. Wang Jie's heart was sad and disappointed, and Li Xiangqiang's guilt and anxiety were even stronger than Wang Jie's.
"Qiang, you really didn't have a ...... with that woman," Li's mother asked with concern in the living room at home.
"Mom, I'll say it again, I'm really not as good as you think she is." Li Xiangqiang looked a little weak.
In the process, all kinds of speculation and gossip began to spread in the small town. Wang Jie and Li Xiangqiang's original lives seem to be drowned out by people's discussions. Wang Jie began to think about the things in between, is it really like what Li Xiangqiang said, is it really just a misunderstanding between him and that woman?
As time passed, Wang Jie's mood gradually calmed down. She decided to talk to the woman and find out the truth. So she proposed to Li Xiangqiang: "I want to talk to her in person." ”
"No way!" As soon as Li Xiangqiang heard this, he immediately objected, "I'll deal with this matter." ”
"Why not? Don't...... Is there really anything between the two of you? Wang Jie's suspicions were ignited again.
In the end, Li Xiangqiang had no reason to object, and the two had to go together to find the woman, hoping to solve all the mysteries.
Li Xiangqiang and Wang Jie finally came to Xia Yao, the woman known as "Little San". They found that Xia Yao's residence was shabby, which was incompatible with Li Xiangqiang's image of a successful career. And Xia Yao was alone, with the haggard characteristic of pregnancy on her face.
When Xia Yao saw them, she didn't panic, she just said calmly, "I'm waiting for you." ”
"Do you know how hurtful you are doing this?" Wang Jie's first sentence was full of accusations.
"I know, but my situation doesn't allow me to have any other options." Xia Yao replied in a low voice.
Li Xiangqiang walked up to Xia Yao and said in a deep voice: "Say, you tell Jie, I really don't know about your pregnancy." Please make things clear. ”
Xia Yao took a deep breath and slowly spoke: "I'...... I used to be an employee of a company, but the company went bankrupt and I didn't have a job. Mr. Li Xiangqiang helped me and gave me a lot of support in my business. ”
"And what's the deal with pregnancy?" Wang Jie asked.
"I ...... Rescued a pregnant woman in a car accident who was seriously injured and unable to raise her soon-to-be-born child. I promised to take care of this child. Xia Yao explained nervously.
Hearing these stunned words, Wang Jie and Li Xiangqiang were stunned. Li Xiangqiang's face suddenly showed joy, and he said: "This child is part of what I call the 'success' plan. ”
"What 'success' plan? Are you hiding it from me? Wang Jie's tears swirled in her eyes, but they never fell.
"Jie, you misunderstood, 'Success' is a code name, which stands for 'Su Xing' - a charitable foundation that will be established. I've been preparing to help those helpless people like Xia Yao. All of this is for the sake of doing good deeds. Li Xiangqiang explained, his eyes full of sincerity.
Wang Jie was deeply touched by the scene in front of her, and she saw Li Xiangqiang's long-lost light - it was Li Xiangqiang's burning heart to help others when they first met, and the light of his commitment to the future.
After such an unforgettable misunderstanding, Wang Jie closed her eyes and let her heart experience the warmth and love that never left. She is well aware that there is so much more to life that she can pursue and cherish.
"Strong, I'...... I seem to understand you. I'm sorry. Wang Jie raised her head, her eyes clear.
Li Xiangqiang held her hand and looked at the lonely Xia Yao with an afterglow. "Jie, in fact, I have always wanted to tell you, but I am afraid that you will misunderstand, the situation is too complicated."
"We ...... You can do this charity fund together. Wang Jie's voice trembled slightly, but more of a determination and hope.
After relatives and friends learned the truth, they reached out one after another and gave Wang Jie great support and encouragement. Nourished by family and friendship, Wang Jie began to try to get out of the shadow of the past, and she found a new direction for her emotions and life.
On the day of the family gathering, the living room of the Li family was unusually warm. It is full of all kinds of delicacies, and the two families, relatives and friends gather together, and the atmosphere is harmonious. After the meal, Li Xiangqiang stood up, with a solemn look on his face, intending to explain everything to the whole family.
"Everyone knows about some of the things that have happened at home recently, and today I want to tell you the truth about it." Li Xiangqiang glanced at Wang Jie and gained encouraging eyes.
"First of all, I want to say that Xia Yao is not what everyone thinks, she is my business partner, and we have been preparing a charity project." Li Xiangqiang said slowly.
"Then why didn't you make it clear earlier?" The Queen Mother couldn't help but ask.
Li Xiangqiang nodded and replied: "I know it's not fair to Jie, and I regret not making it clear earlier." ”
"So, what's the matter with that kid?" Father Li asked.
"That child was the child of a homeless pregnant woman whom I helped by chance. I promised her that I would take care of the child. Li Xiangqiang explained steadily, with a hint of pride in his voice.
The whole family was dumbfounded when they heard this, Wang Jie stood up, put his hand on Li Xiangqiang's shoulder and said, "Qiang did do a lot of things without me, but they were all good things. I forgave him. We all need to re-understand and reinvent our relationships. ”
"Jie, you're just too kind." Granny Li said excitedly.
Li Laohan patted Li Xiangqiang on the back, "Son, I'm proud of you, you did the right thing." ”
The royal father also expressed his support: "Our family is your strong support. ”
After the party, the misunderstandings and suspicions between the two families were gradually resolved, and a way to reconcile was found. Li Xiangqiang and Wang Jie rejoin hands to face the future together. Their deeds also spread among relatives and friends, who lamented their kindness and cheered for their renewed trust and understanding.
As night fell, Wang Jie and Li Xiangqiang stood on the balcony, looking at the starry sky. Wang Jie asked softly: "Qiang, can we see every difficulty in the future as a test of our emotions, and then find a way to solve it together?" ”
Li Xiangqiang held Wang Jie's hand tightly and said confidently: "Of course you can, we have proved that nothing can defeat us." ”
In a warm family atmosphere, mutual trust, understanding and love are reheated and sublimated. And in their hearts, family harmony is far more important than temporary success. So, who can say that Li Xiangqiang is not a successful person in the true sense?
This content is a fictional short story, and any name, place name, or other aspect of the text is not related to reality. If there is any similarity, it is purely a coincidence, please read it rationally.