The lights of the city are flickering, and thousands of homes are brilliant, but Li Qiang only has the dim desk lamp in the office to accompany him to stay up late and work overtime. In this steel forest, Li Qiang is like a tireless machine, appearing at the door of the company on time every day, pressing his fingerprint on the punch card machine, and then stepping on his job. In the past five years, his life has been like a one-way street, and the only ups and downs are the sweet smile that Zhang Wei inadvertently meets every time he is in the water room.
Zhang Wei is the company's sales elite, she is always eloquent, but also gentle. Perhaps it is these youthful efforts, or those unexpected little luck, Zhang Wei not only leads the performance, but also wins the universal love of colleagues. Although Li Qiang has strong work ability, he is introverted and is not particularly outstanding in the company. However, Li Qiang always had a special emotion for Zhang Wei, but his shyness made this emotion always hidden in his heart.
"Good morning, Zhang Wei!" Every morning, Li Qiang would silently greet Zhang Wei in his heart, even if he didn't dare to say it directly.
One day, the company organized a team building, and everyone went to a suburban resort together. At the bonfire party in the evening, colleagues sat in a circle and chatted freely.
"By the way, Zhang Wei, I heard that your performance this month is the first in the company again, amazing!" A colleague quipped.
Zhang Wei responded with a smile: "It's just lucky, everyone has worked hard." ”
At this time, someone naughtily touched Li Qiang, who was sitting in the corner: "What about our Li Qiang, don't you make a sound, aren't you too envious of Zhang Wei?" ”
Everyone's eyes suddenly focused on Li Qiang, and his face turned red. He stammered, "No... It's just that I really admire Zhang Wei's ability. ”
The evening breeze blew, the firelight jumped in front of them, everyone was immersed in the joy of this moment, only Li Qiang's heartbeat accelerated because of the meeting of eyes at that moment.
On weekday mornings, Zhang Wei walked into the office with coffee and high heels as always. Li Qiang would always glance inadvertently in her direction, and then bow his head and continue to bury his head in work, but his heart was turbulent.
"Li Qiang, why hasn't this report been done yet? The customer is in a hurry. Zhang Wei's voice suddenly interrupted Li Qiang's thoughts.
"Ah, I'm sorry, right away." Li Qiang hurriedly responded.
Zhang Wei smiled and nodded, and turned to leave. And Li Qiang looked at her departing back, and his heart was intertwined with complex emotions - both regret for his cowardice and deep envy for Zhang Wei.
Days like this passed day by day, and Li Qiang quietly met countless "good mornings" by Zhang Wei's side, but he never turned this greeting into a voice. He was afraid that once he spoke, he would never be able to maintain such a peaceful life again. In this bustling city, he is afraid that if he is not careful, he will lose the quiet happiness in front of him. With the passage of time, Zhang Wei's sense of presence for Li Qiang has become stronger and stronger, but this sense of presence is more of a dependence on Li Qiang who can always lend a helping hand in time. Whenever she encounters a problem at work, Li Qiang always appears quietly to help her solve the problem.
"Li Qiang, can you help me look at the statistics of this report? I don't think there's a problem with any calculation. Zhang Wei frowned, her face full of doubts.
"Of course, give me a little time." After Li Qiang took the document, he was always able to quickly find the problem and give a solution.
Zhang Wei always said absentmindedly: "Thank you, Li Qiang." I really can't do it without you. ”
Although Li Qiang longs for Zhang Wei to notice his feelings for her, he can't help but fall into contradictions, he is afraid that once she knows, this simple relationship will become complicated.
One afternoon, there was a sudden power outage in the company, and all the computers stopped working. Everyone had to pack their things in advance and prepare to go home. At this time, Zhang Wei found that her mobile phone was out of battery and looked a little anxious.
"Li Qiang, do you have a power bank? My phone is out of battery and I still have important calls to answer at night. Zhang Wei asked eagerly.
"Oh, I've got it here, use it." Li Qiang took out his power bank and data cable from the drawer and handed them to Zhang Wei.
"You're really my savior." Zhang Wei breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile.
Such interactions day after day, Zhang Wei's good impression of Li Qiang gradually built on his dependence. Li Qiang's kindness and help to Zhang Wei, she took it for granted.
Finally, the day when Li Qiang celebrated Zhang Wei's birthday came. A day in advance, Li Qiang tossed and turned, thinking about giving Zhang Wei a special birthday gift. He decided to prepare a small surprise for Zhang Wei in the office.
Early the next morning, Li Qiang arrived at the company with a gift wrapped by himself. He chose a book that Zhang Wei had always wanted to read, and sandwiched a small birthday card in the book.
"Zhang Wei, happy birthday!" Li Qiang handed the beautifully wrapped gift to Zhang Wei with a smile on his face.
Zhang Wei took the gift in surprise, with a happy smile on her face: "Wow, Li Qiang, how do you know that I want to read this book?" Thank you so much! ”
Seeing Zhang Wei's happy appearance, Li Qiang couldn't help laughing: "You mentioned it before." ”
In the days that followed, Li Qiang's caution seemed to take root in Zhang Wei's heart. Every time I pick up the book, I can always see Li Qiang's handwriting on the bookmark: "Look at what is said in the book, everything you want." ”
However, although Li Qiang plays an increasingly important role in Zhang Wei's life, she has never noticed the hidden undercurrents in the depths of Li Qiang's emotions. During this period, Li Qiang's parents have been urging him to go home and get married, they don't understand Li Qiang's hard work in the big city, and only hope that he can start a family as soon as possible.
And Li Qiang is torn between his parents and emotions, he knows his feelings for Zhang Wei, but he can't cross that last hurdle. He longs for a response, but fears that he will end up with embarrassment and disappointment.
In this way, under Li Qiang's inner struggle and the urging of his parents, he had to make a decision - to return to his hometown and promise his parents to meet a childhood sweetheart, Lin Wan. For Zhang Wei, this decision is about to become the end of her dependence on Li Qiang, and it is also a turning point for her to ignore her emotions. The news of Li Qiang's resignation soon spread in the office, and Zhang Wei was busy reporting documents when she heard about it.
"What's going on?" Zhang Wei was puzzled, and casually asked her colleague next to her, "Why did Li Qiang resign?" ”
The colleague glanced at her, a little surprised by her ignorance, "Haven't you heard?" Li Qiang is getting married, and he is still with his childhood playmate, I heard that it was arranged by his mother. ”
This sudden news made Zhang Wei stunned on the spot, and the documents in her hand slipped unconsciously. In an instant, she felt a sense of loss and panic that she had never felt before.
At night, Zhang Wei lay in bed with mixed feelings. She recalled every time she was in trouble, Li Qiang always helped her like a shadow. Those seemingly insignificant concerns, at this moment, made her extremely heartbroken.
The next day, Zhang Wei came to the company early, and she wanted to talk to Li Qiang.
"Li Qiang, is it true? You're getting married? Zhang Wei asked eagerly.
Li Qiang nodded, slightly embarrassed, "Yes, I'm going to go back to my hometown." ”
"But... Then you're not coming back? There was a tremor in Zhang Wei's voice.
"I'm not sure." Li Qiang's answer was vague, he didn't want to make Zhang Wei sad, but he couldn't give her false hopes.
Zhang Wei suddenly realized that whether it was the smoothness of work or personal convenience, Li Qiang had become an indispensable part of her. Her panic and loss are precisely because Li Qiang is about to leave, and that strength and support will also leave.
"Li Qiang, if you're not here, I..." Zhang Wei was halfway through speaking, her voice choked.
Li Qiang was silent for a while, and then slowly spoke: "I know this may be sudden for you, but this is my family responsibility, and I have to go back." ”
Zhang Wei didn't expect such an answer, and never thought that there would be no Li Qiang in the office. She fell into deep thought, Li Qiang's selfless help all along, is she really taken for granted?
At that moment, Zhang Wei's heart finally fluctuated, and she realized that her dependence might be a kind of selfish possession. She wiped away her tears and took a deep breath, she needed to face a new life without Li Qiang.
"Li Qiang, I'm sorry, I may be too dependent on you. Your decision, I understand. Zhang Wei tried to smile, but her eyes still couldn't hide her sadness. She finally understood that the existence of some people, once they get used to it, is an indispensable part of life.
Li Qiang looked at Zhang Wei's appearance, and his heart was full of contradictions. He wanted to tell her about his reluctance to tell her about his deep feelings over the years, but in the end he was silent. Between them, there are too many words that have not been spoken, but Li Qiang chose to let go of love and take responsibility. Looking at Zhang Wei's fragile back, Li Qiang realized that he could no longer escape, at least before he left, he should give Zhang Wei an explanation and give himself an explanation.
"Zhang Wei, I think we should talk." Li Qiang's voice trembled a little, but he knew that it was necessary.
Zhang Wei wiped away her tears, nodded, and said in a low voice: "Okay." ”
The two found a quiet conference room, Li Qiang plucked up his courage, and finally confessed his feelings in his heart: "Zhang Wei, I should have told you earlier, I have always liked you all these years." ”
Zhang Wei's eyes widened, as if she was in a great shock: "You... Why don't you say it all the time? ”
"I'm afraid of breaking the current peace, and I'm afraid that I won't even be able to make friends after confessing." Li Qiang smiled bitterly, "Moreover, my family... I can't just think about my feelings. ”
Zhang Wei was silent for a while, and then said, "What about now?" What are we going to do? ”
"Now, we need to go on our own merits." Li Qiang looked out the window with a firm look in his eyes, "I want to go back and start a new life." You also have to find your own direction. ”
After hearing this, Zhang Wei felt an unprecedented relief. "Li Qiang, thank you for your care and help over the years. I will also find my own path. ”
Li Qiang smiled softly, "Actually, I'm optimistic about you, Zhang Wei." You are so capable and independent, you will live well. ”
The conversation between the two is like a final goodbye, although they are reluctant and regretful in their hearts, they also understand that this is the only way to grow.
In the last days, Zhang Wei never went to Li Qiang again because of work problems. She began to do the part of the work that she relied on Li Qiang before, although it was a little difficult at first, but as the days went by, she gradually got used to it.
And Li Qiang also completed his last work in the company, sorted out everything, and prepared to return to his hometown. Before leaving, he came to Zhang Wei's desk again.
"Zhang Wei, goodbye. Take care. ”
Zhang Wei raised her head, smiled, and sent him her last blessing: "Li Qiang, have a safe journey." ”
Li Qiang turned around and left the company and set out on his way home. He knows that this is also a farewell to the past and a move towards the future.
And Zhang Wei looked at the distant back in the office, and her heart was full of gratitude. She knew that from now on, everything would be on her own.
The story goes, the two hearts didn't come together after all, but they both found a new direction. Perhaps, that's life.
However, how many possibilities await them in the unknown future?