In Li Ming and Wang Fang's home, there are often two thick account books on the coffee table after dinner, one is the household account that Li Ming is responsible for, and the other is a small account of Wang Fang's part-time income and expenses. Their conversations always revolve around these two books.
Li Ming flipped through the account books and said thoughtfully: "Wife, you see that the electricity and water bills have risen again, we have to find a way to save something." ”
Wang Fang responded with a smile: "You are a big man but you are so calculating, this little money is not a piece of cake?" ”
"It's not much, but it adds up. We still have to be careful about our days, after all, we still have to plan for the future, right? Li Ming looked out the window, as if thinking about the future.
Wang Fang nodded, but was a little unconvinced, feeling that as the pillar of the family, a man should be chic. She feels that the small life is warm and satisfying, although there is no big wealth and luxury, but it can be regarded as a well-off family.
One evening, Li Ming pinched the time to return home and saw Wang Fang busy in the kitchen, fragrant. At this moment, Wang Fang is always the most likable, Li Ming couldn't help but step forward, put his arm around Wang Fang's shoulder, and whispered, "Wife, you have worked hard." ”
Wang Fang broke free from Li Ming's embrace with a smile, and said angrily: "You don't know my cooking skills, what is the hard work of stir-frying two dishes." Then again, are you always going out early and returning late these days, and you're busy with work? ”
Li Ming nodded: "Yes, the company is going to push a big project recently, and I have to keep it in shape at all times." ”
"But you have to take care of yourself, too." Wang Fang put the dishes and chopsticks on the table, "Come over and help me." ”
At the dinner table, the two of them exchanged daily trivial matters word by word, Wang Fang asked where the change in the wallet went, and Li Ming explained that it was used to invite customers to dinner. Wang Fang was a little displeased when she heard this, she felt that there should be nothing to hide between husband and wife.
"We are all people who live our lives, alas, every family has a scripture that is difficult to read." Li Ming smiled dumbly, as if he had ushered in a little wave in this peaceful day.
However, Xiao Wavelan did not completely affect their stable life, and the two still maintained their own ideas and lifestyles, but they were a little bit concerned about every money. In their opinion, this is also the spice of life, giving ordinary days some ridiculous pyrotechnics.
Li Ming and Wang Fang's after-dinner chats often involve family economic issues, especially in the context of the accelerated pace of modern life, and the way of economic management is also quietly changing.
"Wife, we need to talk about the family." Li Ming picked up the teacup and looked at Wang Fang, with a hint of solemnity in his tone.
Wang Fang felt the unusual conversation, put down the needle and thread in his hand, and asked with his eyes: "What makes you so formal?" ”
Li Ming pondered for a moment and then spoke: "Recently, young colleagues in the company often talk about the benefits of the AA system to life, and I began to think about whether we should also try it. ”
Wang Fang was stunned, but she didn't expect Li Ming to put forward such an idea: "AA system? Do you have to settle accounts like this even between husband and wife? ”
"It's not a reckoning, it's an independence. Everyone will be able to manage their income in a more orderly manner, and their household expenses will be clearer. Li Ming tried to explain.
"But you've always been in charge of the family's finances, and I'm just in charge of housework and handling some small expenses, isn't that good?" Wang Fang looked a little confused, "Isn't such a sudden change too ......?"
"Times are progressing, and we should change too, shouldn't we?" Li Ming interrupted, but there was a hint of longing in his eyes that Wang Fang could understand.
Wang Fang leaned back on the sofa and was speechless for a long time. She knew in her heart that change would take her away from some of her traditional sense of security, but it could also lead to new life experiences.
In the days that followed, Li Ming and Wang Fang discussed the topic of the AA system from time to time. Wang Fang tried to understand and put herself in Li Ming's shoes, but there was still a trace of hesitation and discomfort.
"Wife, I'm not trying to change our lives, I'm hoping we can be more financially independent and transparent." Li Ming stressed again in a recent discussion.
"I know you're looking to improve our financial situation and make everyone accountable." Wang Fang responded, her voice low and calm.
Time slipped by in a dense discussion. The two have more and more communication on this topic, and Wang Fang also learned among friends that many young couples have responded well to the AA system. Li Ming fell into deep thought, he not only wanted to enhance his sense of responsibility in this way, but also hoped that the two could build a more harmonious home.
Finally, they decided to start experimenting with such a lifestyle. In the first few days, Li Ming was relieved and felt that his ideas had been put into practice. Although Wang Fang is still a little awkward in her heart, she is willing to give this fresh idea a chance for the sake of the future of the two.
With the passage of time, the practice of the AA system between Li Ming and Wang Fang gradually became problematic. The initial sense of freshness and order is overwhelmed by frequent calculations and apportionments, and the relationship between the two unconsciously changes subtly.
One night at dinner, Li Ming suddenly proposed: "In the future, we will also AA system, after all, they are all independent individuals now." ”
Wang Fang stopped the chopsticks in his hand, frowned, and replied dissatisfiedly: "What do you mean?" Am I no longer counting cooking as a chore, but for a fee? ”
"That's not what I mean, I think it's more reasonable." Li Ming argued.
"Reasonable?" Wang Fang's voice raised, "Do you think I can't contribute to cooking and laundry at home all day?" Shouldn't my daily hardships be shared by us? ”
"I didn't mean that, wife, I just think it'......" Li Ming tried to explain, but he didn't know where to start.
Wang Fang's heart was full of depression, she thought that the two were lifelong partners, and all the joys and pains should be shared with each other, rather than fighting separately. "When you go to a restaurant to eat, do you only pay for food?"
This sentence is like a sharp arrow, shooting directly at the softest place in Li Ming's heart. He was stunned, and the atmosphere at the dinner table suddenly froze. Li Ming looked at the food in front of him, and suddenly felt that the variety of delicacies had become tasteless.
"Wife, I'm sorry." After a long time, Li Mingcai said in a low voice, with an apology that could not be concealed.
Wang Fang stood up, cleaned up the dishes and chopsticks, and stopped talking. Li Ming knew that his new attempt had brought estrangement to the originally warm family.
After dinner, Li Ming sat in the living room and pondered for a long time. He pondered the way husband and wife get along and the delicate balance between financial independence and family harmony. For the sake of this marriage, he began to reconsider how to find a harmonious coexistence between respecting tradition and embracing new ideas.
Li Ming decided that it was time to let go of his stubborn thoughts and communicate well with Wang Fang. After all, home is not a simple economic account, but the mutual support and warmth of two hearts.
After the turmoil, the atmosphere at home gradually calmed down. Li Ming began to reflect, and Wang Fang was also a little apologetic, because she knew that Li Ming's original intention was good. One night, Li Ming took the initiative to talk to Wang Fang, and they sat on the sofa in the living room, and the sound of rain outside accompanied their communication.
"Wife, about the AA system, I think we can talk about it again." Li Ming spoke first to break the silence of the past few days.
Wang Fang looked at the rain outside the window, and her tone softened a lot: "I know that you are for our good, maybe I am too stubborn." ”
"No, I didn't think it through." Li Ming sighed, "I ignored the trust and mutual assistance that we have built up over the years. ”
Wang Fang listened silently, the corners of her eyes were slightly moist, she knew Li Ming, he was not a stubborn person.
"Let's give up the AA system, I don't want it to be an obstacle between us." Li Ming said, with relief in his voice.
Wang Fang nodded slightly: "Yes, we still have to live this life together, economic independence is important, but the harmony and understanding between husband and wife are even more priceless." ”
The two looked at each other and smiled, as if those unpleasant things were just going away with the wind. Li Ming's heart has a bottom, and he appreciates Wang Fang's attitude towards life and contribution to the family even more.
Since then, they have begun to review the family's income and expenditure together, make plans together, not only to reach a consensus on financial matters, but also to support each other in the daily bits and pieces of hardship.
In this small transformation, they learned to respect and understand each other. Home is not only an economic community, but also contains the coexistence and communion of emotions. The two rediscover that initial sweetness and paint a better picture of their little world.
Li Ming and Wang Fang join hands to face the future and move towards a more stable and harmonious life journey together. Late at night, Wang Fang gently leaned on Li Ming's shoulder, the rain outside the window still did not stop, and the sound of serious rain accompanied them into a sweet sleep.