In the early summer of Beijing, the sun is shining and the breeze brings a little coolness, but for Li Tingting, a working mother, there is no time to enjoy this climate. At first glance, her brow furrowed, and her hands tried to breastfeed her baby, who was only a few weeks old, but was not allowed to enter. The baby's cry pierced her heart like a needle, and every attempt ended in failure, making her more and more agitated.
"Baby, don't cry, mom has grandma here......" Li Tingting coaxed her child, trying to calm her emotions, but tears flowed down her breath.
Next to her, her husband Li Wei patted her on the back and said softly: "Tingting, don't worry, we can find a professional to help." ”
"I ...... I know," Li Tingting sniffed and said timidly, "But, according to my girlfriend, most of the lactation promoters here are men...... I always feel ......"
"I understand your concerns," Li Wei held her hand tightly, "but the baby needs to feed, and we can't just give up." We can always find the right person. There was firmness in his words.
In fact, it is not difficult to find Zhang Qiang, as a qualified male lactation promoter, he has gained a good reputation in this field through his experience in the industry in the past few years. However, when he came to Li Tingting's house for the first time, it made the young mother feel a little uncomfortable.
Zhang Qiang sensed Li Tingting's discomfort, "Ms. Li, please rest assured, I will do my best to help you and the baby to ensure professionalism and privacy." ”
After listening to Zhang Qiang's explanation, Li Tingting's psychological defense line loosened a little. In fact, she did need help, and she let out a sigh of relief as she glanced at her baby, who was already crying hoarsely. "Okay, I'm sorry for you, Master Zhang."
With the development of the lactation process, the dialogue between Zhang Qiang and Li Tingting gradually increased.
"Breathe hard and relax." Zhang Qiang's voice is gentle and professional.
"Is that right?" Li Tingting followed the guidance, with both pain and expectation on her face. "Why don't I think it's still quite right?"
"Don't rush, take your time." Zhang Qiang patiently assisted her in adjusting her posture, and the tense atmosphere gradually eased.
In the process of gradually building this professionalism and trust, Li Tingting found that this male lactation promoter could not only alleviate her predicament, but even gradually became the sustenance of her soul to some extent. And all this also inadvertently affected Zhang Qiang's state of mind.
However, time has never stopped because of anyone, and in the blink of an eye, another week has passed, Li Tingting began to be able to breastfeed freely, every time Zhang Qiang came to her house, he would always show a warm smile when he saw the child's satisfied sleeping face.
Li Tingting hugged the child, looked up and said to Zhang Qiang: "Thank you, Master Zhang, without you, I really don't know what to do." ”
"Nothing, it's my job." Zhang Qiang responded lightly. However, Li Tingting didn't know that this job, for Zhang Qiang, was no longer just a job. With the deepening of the lactation process, Zhang Qiang and Li Tingting inevitably increased their contact. From the warm sun outside the floor-to-ceiling windows of Li Tingting's house to the tranquility of the baby at night, there are more non-work exchanges between them.
"Master Zhang, you are so busy every day, do you still have your own time?" After a night lactation boost, Li Tingting took a glass of warm water and carefully handed it to Zhang Qiang.
Zhang Qiang took the water cup and said thoughtfully: "It's really busy, but I feel a great sense of accomplishment to be able to help you." ”
They sat on the sofa in the living room, chatting softly about the trivial things of life. Li Tingting gradually got used to Zhang Qiang's gentle words and professional demeanor, and began to open her heart to this male lactation promoter.
In this kind of relationship, Zhang Qiang found that his concern for Li Tingting was beyond the scope of work. He began to notice her tired eyes, the subtle grace in her fireworks, details that made his heart flutter.
However, Li Wei began to feel uneasy about Zhang Qiang's frequent visits. Late one night, when the baby finally fell asleep, he sat down next to his wife and started a conversation about his concerns.
"Tingting, you and Master Zhang... Doesn't that sound familiar? Li Wei tried his best to make his tone sound relaxed, but he couldn't hide the worry in his heart.
Li Tingting was stunned, then shook her head and said, "Wei, you think too much, he is just a good person who has helped us a lot." ”
"But I always feel that he looks at you differently." Li Wei looked at his wife with a hint of exploration in his eyes.
"Maybe you're tired and worried. The most important thing for us now is the baby. Li Tingting gently comforted her husband.
But Li Wei's intuition was not groundless. After a lactation service was completed not long after, Zhang Qiang lingered for a while under the pretext of the water cup handed to him by Li Tingting.
"Ms. Li, I think we can be less restrained, after all, we have been working together for so long." Zhang Qiang tries to break the boundaries of the relationship.
Li Tingting was shocked, could it be that Li Wei's worries were justified? She smiled stiffly: "Master Zhang, please also focus on your work." ”
Zhang Qiang's heart tightened, realizing that he might have said it too directly. He hurriedly said, "I'm sorry, maybe I didn't say it right." ”
An awkward atmosphere then permeated. Li Tingting thanked Zhang Qiang emphatically and sent him out. After that night, the atmosphere in the house became subtle.
Li Wei found Li Tingting again to talk: "Tingting, do we really need that Master Zhang?" I can feel that he's he's done to you... It's not just a working relationship. ”
Li Tingting hesitated for a moment, and her heart was also mixed. As a sane mother and wife, she knows that family harmony should not be affected in any way.
"Okay, I'll tell him no more." Li Tingting replied softly, she looked at Li Wei's determined eyes, and there was both reluctance and relief in her heart.
Since then, Li Tingting has indicated that she no longer needs Zhang Qiang's professional services, and has chosen other ways to solve the problem of breastfeeding. Although Zhang Qiang was reluctant, he still respected Li Tingting's decision and ended this special working relationship.
The trust between husband and wife has been tested, and Zhang's blurring of the line between professional duties and personal emotions is a wake-up call. It was a typical afternoon, and the bustling streets of Beijing contrasted with the tranquility of Ms. Li's home. The baby fell asleep quietly, and Li Tingting was sitting on the balcony, taking a deep breath of fresh air, and her mood was extremely peaceful.
Zhang Qiang came to the door on time, and it was another professional lactation service. Li Tingting has been able to skillfully cooperate with Zhang Qiang's movements, and the baby's breastfeeding problem no longer seems to be a problem.
However, at the moment of the end of the service, the atmosphere suddenly changed.
"Ms. Li, I have something to say to you." Zhang Qiang wanted to speak and stopped, his expression was extremely serious.
Li Tingting was stunned for a moment, and vaguely felt something, "Master Zhang, what's so formal?" ”
Zhang Qiang took a deep breath and plucked up his courage, "I know it's not appropriate, but... I think I've got a crush on you, Tingting. ”
These sudden words made Li Tingting stunned, her heart suddenly lifted, and she instantly felt an unprecedented pressure, "Master Zhang, what are you talking about?" You know I already have a family. ”
Zhang Qiang smiled bitterly, "I understand, but I can't control my feelings." ”
Li Tingting felt her palms sweating, a situation she didn't want to face. "I appreciate your continued help, but we can't. Please... Please forget that, we'd better not meet again. ”
Zhang Qiang's face turned pale, realizing that his impulsiveness might have ruined the relationship between the two, "I'm sorry, I really shouldn't have mentioned this." I understand your feelings, Tingting. ”
He quickly packed up his things and left Li Tingting's house without looking back. Li Tingting listened to his footsteps getting farther and farther away, and her heart was full of mixed emotions: the struggle between the gratitude she felt to him in her heart and the normal relationship expected by the outside world.
After Zhang Qiang left, Li Tingting immediately called her husband Li Wei, "Wei, we need to talk about something about Master Zhang." ”
"What's the matter?" On the other end of the phone, Li Wei's voice revealed a trace of nervousness.
He ...... He confessed to me, and I rejected him. Li Tingting tried to make her voice sound firm.
The silence on the other end of the phone made Li Tingting's heart rise to her throat. "You're doing the right thing." Li Wei's words finally broke the silence, "We can always find a way out, no matter what problems we encounter." ”
Zhang Qiang's departure seems to have brought a silent storm to Li Tingting's family, but there will always be a rainbow after the storm. Li Tingting learned from this experience, which also brought her and her husband closer together, and the two faced this sudden challenge together. After the incident, Zhang Qiang walked home alone, and the autumn wind blew away the hustle and bustle of the streets of Beijing, but it could not blow away the regret in his heart. When he got home, he sat on the couch for a long time, quietly reflecting on what he had done.
In the end, he made a difficult decision. The next day, he sent a text message to Li Tingting: "Ms. Li, I'm sorry to disturb you and your family. I decided to leave this job and change careers to do something else. Wishing you happiness. ”
At Li Tingting's home, she and Li Wei sat on the side of the baby's crib and exchanged thoughts with each other.
"What do you think will happen to Master Zhang?" Li Wei asked.
"Maybe it's a new beginning. Everyone makes mistakes, and it's important to learn from them. Li Tingting replied softly.
"Hmm." Li Wei held Tingting's hand, "We are the same, look forward together." ”
Li Tingting smiled and nodded, looking at the sleeping baby, her heart was full of cherishing her family. Since that incident, she has realized that every smile and hug in her home is a rare happiness.
"Wei, I hope we never forget today's lesson." Li Tingting and her husband looked at each other affectionately and said.
"Don't worry, we will." Li Wei hugged her tightly, and their eyes were full of firmness and love.
Moonlight shines through the window in this cozy little home. Love, tolerance, and a shared future, this turmoil seems to fill every corner of this family with stronger emotions.
The dust eventually settled, and life returned to peace. Zhang's future is full of unknowns, but he believes he has learned a valuable lesson. And the warmth of Li Tingting's family continues, they support each other and grow together.
The evening breeze gently blew the curtains, Li Tingting leaned against the window and thought, maybe everyone's life needs a small turning point to make themselves grow, right?