In a corner of the bustling city, Li Tingting stood alone in front of her apartment window, looking out at the flickering neon. At the age of 35, she has a gentle smile and the wisdom of a mature woman, but her life is like this night sky, lacking color. The long period of being single made her even more eager for a stable and warm family.
A charity dinner changed her fate. At the dinner, she met Li Jianguo, a 43-year-old successful businessman. Li Jianguo not only has a successful career, but also has a calm and low-key charm. He launched an active pursuit of Tingting.
Tingting, I am fascinated by your independence and wisdom. Li Jianguo said sincerely at a romantic dinner.
Tingting smiled, her eyes flashing with excitement, "I feel your sincerity." ”
The relationship between the two quickly warmed up. Tingting originally thought that this was the life she dreamed of, a wealthy marriage, stable and rich.
After getting married, Tingting moved into Li Jianguo's spacious and luxurious villa. At first, she enjoyed this life, but soon after, she began to notice some abnormalities in Li Jianguo.
Whenever night falls, Li Jianguo always avoids Tingting's questions intentionally or unintentionally, "I have some work to deal with, you can rest first." ”
Tingting began to feel uneasy, she didn't understand why Li Jianguo always avoided talking about it. One night, she decided to ask clearly.
Jianguo, what are you busy with every night?Tingting asked tentatively at dinner.
Li Jianguo glanced at her and replied lightly, "Oh, some company things." ”
But you come back late every day, me. I'm starting to get a little worried. There was a tremor in Tingting's voice.
Li Jianguo sighed lightly and avoided the topic, "Don't worry, everything is fine." ”
But Tingting's heart is full of ups and downs. She began to feel as if she didn't really know the man standing in front of her.
One night, Tingting asked about this again, and Li Jianguo's face suddenly became heavy, "Tingting, there are some things that I don't want you to worry about." ”
Tingting looked at him firmly, "I am your wife, I have the right to know." ”
Li Jianguo was silent for a while, and finally did not answer. Tingting felt a sense of loss and alienation that she had never felt before.
This night, she sat alone on the sofa in the living room, and the moonlight outside the window projected in, reflecting her lonely figure. She began to wonder if this marriage was really as she wished.
Night fell again, and Li Jianguo left in a hurry, leaving Tingting alone in the empty mansion. She sat by the window, and the doubts and loneliness in her heart grew stronger and stronger like a spreading vine.
This night, Tingting decided to find out the truth. She took a deep breath, plucked up her courage, and waited for Li Jianguo's return.
In the early hours of the morning, Li Jianguo returned home as usual. He looked a little tired, but when he saw Tingting sitting in the living room waiting for him, there was a surprised expression on his face.
Why haven't you slept yet?Li Jianguo asked, with a slight nervousness in his voice.
Tingting looked directly at him, "I want to know, you go every night?."Why do you always avoid my questions?”
Li Jianguo was silent for a moment, and then sat down opposite her, "Tingting, I'll ......."There are some things I haven't told you. ”
Tingting's heart tugged, "What's the matter?."We are husband and wife, is there a secret?”
Li Jianguo sighed, "I have a special habit that has been hiding from you all these years. ”
A hint of shock flashed in Tingting's eyes, "What fetish?."”
I like to go out at night and experience a different life as an ordinary person. Li Jianguo said in a low voice.
Tingting was shocked, "You mean, you go to do some ordinary work?"Why?”
I've been in business for so many years that sometimes I feel like I've lost my true self. Doing so, it can make me feel calm and content. There was a hint of helplessness in Li Jianguo's voice.
Tingting felt an unprecedented confusion, "Aren't you supposed to be with me?"Our marriage, isn't it what you want to be?”
Li Jianguo stretched out his hand and wanted to hold Tingting's hand, but she retreated, "I need time to think about all this." ”
That night, the distance between the two seemed to become distant. Tingting lay on the bed, thinking about their encounter, acquaintance, and love, and every beautiful moment was now shrouded in this incredible secret.
Late at night, Li Jianguo lay quietly on the other side of the bed, and the silence between the two was like an invisible wall. Tingting closed her eyes, her heart full of confusion and unease.
After deciding to leave Li Jianguo, Tingting moved back to her apartment. The silence around her and the empty room made her heart feel depressed like never before. But deep down, she firmly believes that this is the only way to independence and self-knowledge.
Tingting started a new life, and although every day was uneventful, she gradually learned to enjoy this loneliness.
Late one night, Tingting walked into a convenience store to buy something. When she walked to the cash register, she was surprised to find that it was Li Jianguo standing there, who was dressed as an ordinary convenience store clerk.
Statehood?Tingting asked in surprise.
Li Jianguo looked a little embarrassed, but still kept smiling, "It's me, Tingting." ”
The eyes of the two met, and the air was filled with embarrassment and uncertainty.
Why are you here?Tingting asked.
That's what I said before, I work here occasionally. Li Jianguo replied, with a hint of helplessness in his voice.
Tingting was silent for a moment, then whispered, "I think we can talk." ”
They found a café near their home and sat down. Li Jianguo spoke first, "Tingting, I'm sorry, I didn't expect my behavior to make you so uneasy. ”
Tingting looked at Li Jianguo, a trace of complicated emotions flashed in her eyes, "This time has made me think a lot. I'm beginning to understand that you're not doing this because you don't love me, but because you're looking for yourself. ”
Li Jianguo held Tingting's hand tightly, "Yes, I have been looking for my true self. But I didn't expect that what I was most afraid of losing would be you. ”
Tears flashed in Tingting's eyes, "I'm also afraid of losing you, but what I'm more afraid of losing is the trust and understanding we have between us." ”
The two sat looking at each other, the distance in their hearts slowly shortening.
In the end, Tingting made a decision, "I am willing to return to you, and we will work together to run a more authentic us." ”
Li Jianguo's eyes were full of gratitude and love.
This night, the two walked down the street together, holding hands. Under the stars, their shadows stretched long, clinging to each other.
At this moment, Tingting understood that true love is not only about staying together, but also about mutual understanding and tolerance. And Li Jianguo also understands that true love is more important than any wealth and success.
The story ends with the two re-understanding and accepting each other, and together they welcome a more real and profound love and married life. On the road of love and life, they learn to cherish and understand each other more.