Li Qiang and his wife Wang Yan have always lived a peaceful and happy life, although their life is not too grandiose, but it is satisfactory enough. However, when Li Qiang learned that his old comrade-in-arms Zhang Hao was coming to their city on a business trip and wanted to stay at their house for a few days, he readily agreed.
"Wife, Zhang Hao is here this time, let's treat him well." Li Qiang said excitedly to Wang Yan.
Wang Yan smiled and nodded, "Of course, your comrades-in-arms are our honored guests." ”
Zhang Hao has had unique ambitions since he was a child, and his annual salary has reached 300,000 yuan after years of hard work, and he has become a winner in the eyes of his friends. Li Qiang often hears Zhang Hao's legendary stories in friends gatherings, and he is also envious and admired in his heart.
Finally, Zhang Hao stepped into the threshold of Li Qiang's house with his luggage, "Li Qiang, it's been a long time!" Zhang Hao said with a smile.
Li Qiang hugged him warmly, "Great, you're finally here." Let's rest at my house for the next few days. ”
However, life did not go as smoothly as Li Qiang imagined. After Zhang Hao arrived, Li Qiang and Wang Yan soon found that things didn't seem so simple. Zhang Hao is not familiar with this city, and everything needs to be taken care of by Li Qiang and Wang Yan. In particular, Zhang Hao didn't seem to bring any gifts, nor did he express his gratitude to Wang Yan, which made Wang Yan, who paid attention to etiquette, feel quite uncomfortable.
"Husband, what kind of attitude do you see Zhang Hao, when he is a guest at someone's house, he doesn't even have a gift, and he is not very polite." Wang Yan complained quietly while cleaning the guest room.
Li Qiang also felt a little embarrassed, "I didn't expect Zhang Hao to be like this, maybe he really forgot." Forget it, since you're here, let him live. ”
However, every day that Zhang Hao lived in Li Qiang's house seemed to invisibly bring subtle changes between them and his wife. Zhang Hao moved things around the house at will, and even sometimes forgot to turn off the lights and used Li Qiang's personal belongings, which not only made Wang Yan feel depressed, but even Li Qiang began to be a little irritable.
"Wife, why don't I talk to Zhang Hao and let him pay attention to some details of life?" Li Qiang tentatively proposed to Wang Yan.
Wang Yan shook her head while washing the dishes and chopsticks, and her voice revealed a little helplessness, "It's okay, just for a few days, bear with me." ”
Although Zhang Hao's existence has brought different stimuli to their lives, and made Li Qiang slightly recall the passionate and enthusiastic military years, but for them who yearn for a dull life, Zhang Hao's behavior undoubtedly made them a little impatient with this courtesy. They are all looking forward to the early passage of this delicate day.
As Zhang Hao spent a long time at home, the dissatisfaction in Wang Yan's heart gradually accumulated. originally thought that everything was properly arranged, but Zhang Hao didn't seem to understand the etiquette of being a guest in someone else's home. His baggage consisted only of work papers and some personal clothing, and even the most basic ceremonial gifts were missing.
One day, when Li Qiang came home, he heard Wang Yan complaining in the kitchen, "Really, Zhang Hao is too unruly, you see he made a mess of the living room." ”
"Wife, bear with me, it's not easy for him to be outside alone, so I should help." Li Qiang comforted awkwardly while helping Wang Yan clean up.
However, Zhang Hao's behavior became more and more excessive. At first, he just forgot to close the doors and windows, and slowly, the life of Li Qiang's family was disrupted by him, and he began to use Li Qiang's personal belongings at will, and even left his disorganized personal belongings around the house from time to time.
Every time Li Qiang cleaned up, Wang Yan couldn't help but complain, and Li Qiang also began to feel tricky, "Zhang Hao, we are brothers, you should also take care of my family feelings, right?" I hope you can follow the rules of the house. ”
"Li Qiang, I'm sorry, I have too many things at work, I'm really upset." Zhang Hao was thoughtful, but he didn't really change his style.
As time passed, Li Qiang found that the smile on Wang Yan's face gradually decreased, replaced by a slightly furrowed brow and an unhappy expression. He began to regret why he had made the invitation so unreserved. In the dead of night, Li Qiang could feel Wang Yan's anxious breathing.
"Wife, you really can't stand it, so I'll tell Zhang Hao and let him find a hotel to live in." One night, Li Qiang whispered to Wang Yan.
Wang Yan was silent for a long time, and finally sighed, "Forget it, it's already like this, bear with it." ”
At that time, Li Qiang was caught in the middle, in a dilemma. He didn't want to offend his old comrades-in-arms, but he didn't want to see his wife upset. Wang Yan was originally a gentle person, but even she began to complain. Li Qiang knew in his heart that if this continued, the peaceful atmosphere at home would probably collapse completely.
originally thought that the arrival of comrades-in-arms would bring some laughter to life, but I didn't expect it to bring a faint contradiction. Those happy expectations also seem to be eroded by little trivialities. Li Qiang realized that he had to come forward to solve this increasingly embarrassing situation.
One evening, more than a week after Zhang Hao moved in, the matter finally came to the point where it had to be resolved. That day, when Wang Yan returned home, she saw Zhang Hao's belongings scattered in the living room, including those magazines and documents that she had sorted out several times, and she lost control of her emotions for a while.
"Look at you, you don't think about others at all, how can you be so selfish?" Wang Yan's voice was filled with irrepressible anger.
Zhang Hao, alarmed by the noise, came out of the room with a confused expression, "Wang Yan, what did I do wrong?" ”
"Husband, see for yourself, how can he be so ignorant?!" Wang Yan turned to Li Qiang and confided in him.
Li Qiang tried his best to mediate between the two, "Wife, calm down." Zhang Hao, you really should pay attention to it. ”
"Hey, I'm really careless, I shouldn't have caused you trouble." Zhang Hao responded helplessly, but there was not much apology in his tone.
As the controversy escalated, the contradictions between Wang Yan and Zhang Hao became more and more intense, and the bits and pieces of life gradually piled up into insurmountable peaks. Wang Yan's patience reached the limit, and she scolded, "You treat the person who helps you like this? No respect at all! ”
Zhang Hao's face also became ugly, "What kind of attitude do you have?" I didn't do anything unreasonable! ”
Li Qiang stood between them, at a loss, "Everyone is a friend, don't be like this." Wife, I'm sorry, I didn't expect this. ”
The sound of the dispute echoed in the night sky, and as it got late, Zhang Hao finally calmed down and realized that he had indeed disturbed the life of Li Qiang's family, "Li Qiang, Wang Yan, I'm sorry, I'll leave tomorrow." ”
"It's good that you can decide that way." Although Wang Yan was still angry, she was also relieved.
No one spoke again. Li Qiang and Wang Yan stood in place, watching Zhang Hao pack his luggage. They no longer spoke to each other, only sighed deeply.
Wang Yan leaned against the door frame, wiping her tears. Li Qiang walked over and hugged her gently, "Wife, I'm sorry, we'll be fine in the future, and there won't be any more such things." ”
Wang Yan nodded, leaning on Li Qiang's arms, feeling the long-lost tranquility. In the room, Zhang Hao's back faded away from the door, and his departure seemed to take away all the disputes and unpleasantness, leaving only the warmth of the husband and wife snuggling up to each other.
After Zhang Hao left, the family returned to its former peace and harmony. Li Qiang and Wang Yan sat on the sofa, quietly listening to the sound of drizzle outside the window, and each other was immersed in a rare tranquility. No quarrels, no complaints, only plain and real life.
"Wife, I've been causing you trouble this time." Li Qiang opened his mouth to speak, with apologies in his voice.
Wang Yan gently held Li Qiang's hand, "Don't mention the past, we are still that warm little family." ”
Li Qiang secretly swore that he would never let something like this happen in the future, and the harmonious atmosphere of the family was more important than anything else. Wang Yan's mood also became extraordinarily bright with the peace of home, and the troubles of recent days seemed to disappear overnight.
One night, the husband and wife were admiring the moonlight on the balcony together, Wang Yan said: "In fact, this incident also sounded the alarm bell for us, the home needs to be managed, and everyone's heart is needed." ”
Li Qiang was deeply touched, "Yes, no matter how wonderful the outside world is, it can't compare to the warmth of home." ”
Wang Yan smiled knowingly, and the two hugged each other in the moonlight, feeling each other's breathing. This ordinary little world, because of love and understanding, has become extraordinarily precious and precious.
A small family turmoil made them cherish the happy time in front of them even more. Happiness is not the pursuit of a flawless life, but the ability to hold hands and be grateful after experiencing wind and rain.
With the passage of time, this special experience gradually became a part of Li Qiang and Wang Yan's memories. They learned how to be more tolerant of each other and how to maintain the happiness of this small family together. Life may have twists and turns, but as long as there is love, there is the courage to solve problems.
Zhang Hao's arrival and departure are like a stone thrown into still water, although the ripples have subsided, but Li Qiang and Wang Yan know how to cherish it even more. Life is made up of these bits and pieces, and home will always be their strongest fortress.