Li Ming and Wang Fang's home is located in a typical Chinese urban neighborhood, with the shadows of trees swaying outside the window, but a subtle tension permeates the house. After three years of remarriage, their life has been like the scenery outside the window, calm and beautiful. But as the children's marriage was on the agenda, the serenity began to ripple.
"Dad, Mom, my wedding with Xiaohong is scheduled for next month, what do you think?" Li Qiang stood in the living room with a happy smile on his face.
"Okay, Hadron is a great event, of course we support it." Wang Fang responded with a smile, her eyes full of love.
Li Ming nodded, with a satisfied smile on his face, "Yes, Qiangzi, you are finally going to start a family, and your mother and I are happy for you." ”
The preparations for the wedding were in full swing, and Li Ming and Wang Fang were busy, but they also inadvertently felt the subtle changes between each other. Li Ming found that Wang Fang seemed to be more attentive than Li Qiang's wedding when preparing Xiaoli's dowry.
"Fang, what do you think of this? The dowry for Xiaoli, I think this is quite appropriate. Li Ming pointed to a set of exquisite jewelry boxes.
Wang Fang looked at it and frowned slightly, "This style is a bit outdated, Xiaoli likes fashionable things, let's take a look." ”
Li Ming's heart was a little uncomfortable, but he didn't say anything, just silently accompanied Wang Fang to continue to choose.
The wedding day is approaching day by day, and the dialogue between Li Ming and Wang Fang is becoming less and less. Until one day, Li Qiang inadvertently mentioned the amount of dowry that Wang Fang prepared for Xiaoli.
"Dad, Mom prepared 500,000 yuan for Xiaoli's dowry, and Mom said that girls should be more beautiful when they get married." Li Qiang's casual words were like a stone thrown into Li Ming's heart lake, causing ripples.
"500,000?" Li Ming's voice trembled a little, he turned his head to look at Wang Fang, his eyes were full of confusion and disappointment, "Fang, how much have you prepared for Qiangzi?" ”
Wang Fang was stunned for a moment, and then realized the seriousness of the problem, "Ming, listen to me, Xiaoli's situation is different from Qiangzi, she ......"
"Different?" Li Ming interrupted her with a hint of anger in his voice, "You mean, my son is not worth your extra effort?" ”
Wang Fang opened her mouth, but she couldn't speak. She looked at Li Ming's angry back, and a sense of powerlessness surged in her heart. She knew that if this problem was not resolved, their marriage might come to an end.
On the day of Li Qiang's wedding, the sun was shining, the old neighbors in the community came to help, and the yard was full of joyful red decorations. Li Ming stood in the crowd with a smile on his face, but he was a little apprehensive in his heart. He knew that the 200,000 gift money he gave to Li Qiang was an accident for Wang Fang.
"Ming, you are really generous, Qiangzi is really blessed to have a father like you." Aunt Zhang, a neighbor, took Li Ming's hand and said with envy.
Li Ming smiled and waved his hand, "Qiangzi is my son, of course I have to do my best." ”
The wedding went very smoothly, and Li Qiang and Xiaohong smiled brightly in the blessings of relatives and friends. Wang Fang watched from the sidelines, a trace of complicated emotions flashed in her eyes. She knew that behind Li Ming's generosity was the expectation and comparison of Xiaoli's wedding.
A few months later, Xiaoli's wedding also took place as scheduled. Wang Fang carefully prepared a rich dowry for her daughter, including a city center apartment and a new car, with a total value of more than 500,000 yuan. When Li Ming learned all this, his mood became complicated.
"Fang, is the dowry you gave Xiaoli a little too much?" Li Ming couldn't help but ask after a meal.
Wang Fang was stunned for a moment, and then explained, "Ming, Xiaoli is our daughter, of course I hope she can marry more beautifully." Besides, now that girls get married, the conditions are better. ”
Li Ming was silent, he didn't say anything more, but the dissatisfaction in his heart was like a stone, weighing heavily on his heart. He began to wonder if Wang Fang really regarded Li Qiang as his son.
As time goes on, the rift between the couple becomes more and more apparent. Li Ming became silent, and Wang Fang also felt Li Ming's coldness. The conversation between the two became less and less, and the atmosphere in the house became oppressive.
"Dad, Mom, what's wrong with you? Is it because of my wedding? Xiaoli sensitively noticed the strangeness at home and asked cautiously.
Li Ming and Wang Fang glanced at each other and did not speak. Xiaoli's wedding seems to have become an insurmountable hurdle in their hearts.
On the day of the family reunion, the Li family's living room was filled with sumptuous dishes, but there was a tense atmosphere in the air. Li Ming sat on the sofa with a solemn face, while Wang Fang was busy in the kitchen, occasionally casting worried glances.
"Dad, Mom, what's wrong with you? Am I doing something wrong? Li Qiang noticed the strangeness of the atmosphere and asked cautiously.
Li Ming took a deep breath, put down the teacup in his hand, and his voice was a little heavy: "Qiangzi, no, it's Dad who has something to talk to you about." ”
Wang Fang walked out of the kitchen with a reluctant smile on her face: "Ming, is there anything you can't say in private?" Today is a family reunion, and everyone is happy. ”
"Happy?" Li Ming's voice raised a few points, "How can I be happy?" You gave Xiaoli so much more dowry than I gave to Qiangzi, what does this make me think? ”
Wang Fang was stunned, she didn't expect Li Ming to mention this matter on such an occasion, and she didn't know how to respond for a while.
"Dad, Mom, don't do this." Xiaoli hurriedly played a round, "It doesn't matter if it's money or not, it's the most important thing for our family to be harmonious." ”
"Harmony?" Li Ming sneered, "Did you mother and daughter already make a calculation?" ”
"Calculation?" Wang Fang's voice also raised, "Li Ming, what do you mean by this?" What did I calculate? ”
"You know it in your heart!" Li Ming's anger was ignited, "The dowry you gave Xiaoli is so much more than the one I gave to Qiangzi, is this not clear?" ”
"I ......" Wang Fang was choked by Li Ming's words, she felt aggrieved and angry, "Li Ming, how can you say that?" Xiaoli is my daughter and I certainly want the best for her. ”
"What about Hadron? Isn't he your son? Li Ming's tone became more and more intense.
"Dad, Mom, stop arguing." Li Qiang and Xiaoli anxiously persuaded on the side, but the quarrel between the two could not be quelled.
"Li Ming, you made it clear today, what did I Wang Fang do wrong?" Wang Fang's tears swirled in her eyes, but she still held back her tears.
"You've got it all in your heart!" Li Ming stood up, his voice cold, "If you can't give me a reasonable explanation, I don't think there is any need for our family to maintain it any longer." ”
The atmosphere in the living room instantly dropped to freezing, and everyone was silent, only the breathing sounds of Li Ming and Wang Fang echoed in the air.
"Divorce?" Wang Fang's voice trembled, and her eyes were full of disbelief, "Li Ming, do you really want to divorce me because of this?" ”
Li Ming's face was full of determination, "Wang Fang, I've had enough, I feel that the trust between us has been broken. ”
"Dad, Mom, don't be like this, our family is fine, why do you want to make such a fuss because of money?" Xiaoli's tears began to roll in her eyes, and her voice was full of pleading.
Li Qiang also anxiously persuaded on the side, "Dad, Mom, you calm down, let's sit down and have a good talk." ”
But Li Ming's anger was already difficult to calm down, "Calm down? I'm already calm. Wang Fang, your partiality makes me feel cold, I feel that we have no future. ”
Wang Fang's tears finally couldn't help flowing, "Li Ming, our husband and wife for so many years, is it over because of this little thing?" ”
"It's not a matter of principle, it's a matter of principle." Li Ming's voice was cold and firm.
Xiaoli and Li Qiang glanced at each other, they knew that this quarrel had touched the root of the family. Xiaoli wiped her tears and plucked up the courage to speak, "Dad, Mom, I know you are all very difficult, but have you ever thought about our feelings? ”
Li Qiang also continued, "Yes, Dad, Mom, we have all grown up and can solve problems by ourselves." We don't feel good in our hearts like this. ”
Wang Fang looked at the children, the anger in her heart slowly calmed down, and she began to reflect on her behavior, "Ming, maybe I really did something wrong, I should discuss it with you in advance." ”
Li Ming was silent, he looked at Wang Fang, and then at the children, and the anger in his heart slowly extinguished. He sighed, "Maybe we're all too impulsive, we need to have a good talk." ”
The atmosphere in the family was still heavy, but at least the quarrel had stopped for the time being. Everyone is thinking, trying to understand the other's position. They know that to solve this problem, it takes more than just communication, but understanding and tolerance.
After a few days of silence and reflection, Wang Fang finally mustered up the courage that she knew she had to do something to repair the relationship. She invited Li Ming to sit down with the children and had a profound communication.
"Ming, I was wrong." There was a hint of tremor in Wang Fang's voice, "I didn't take into account your feelings, I just wanted to give Xiaoli the best." ”
Li Ming looked at Wang Fang, a trace of complicated emotions flashed in his eyes, and he took a deep breath, "Fang, I'm also at fault. I was too impulsive to understand your intentions. ”
Xiaoli and Li Qiang sat next to each other, watching their parents finally start to be honest with each other, and there was a glimmer of hope in their eyes.
"Dad, Mom, we are all a family, and there is nothing that cannot be solved through communication." Li Qiang held Wang Fang's hand and said firmly.
Xiaoli also nodded in agreement, "Yes, Mom and Dad, we all love you, and we hope that this family can be harmonious." ”
Wang Fang's tears welled up again, but this time it was tears of emotion, "Children, thank you for your understanding and support. I will definitely consider your feelings more in the future. ”
Li Ming held Wang Fang's hand, his eyes were full of tenderness, "Fang, let's start again, for this family, for the children." ”
The family sat around and the atmosphere gradually warmed up. They discussed how to better manage their family's finances, how to balance their care for their two children, and how to face the challenges of the future together.
"Isn't it possible for us to set up a family fund to support the children's big things?" Li Ming made a suggestion.
"It's a good idea, and we can distribute it fairly according to everyone's needs." Wang Fang nodded approvingly.
Xiaoli and Li Qiang looked at each other and smiled, they knew that this home had regained its warmth and harmony.
After this incident, the family became closer. They understand that no matter what difficulties they encounter, nothing is insurmountable as long as they are honest, understanding and supportive of each other.
This article is a microfiction, please do not sit in the opposite seat