Mornings in the city are always hurried and energetic, and the sunlight shines through the cracks of high-rise buildings and sprinkles on the windowsill of Li Qiang's house. Li Qiang, a middle-aged man, had a steady face, and his eyes revealed a trace of imperceptible worry. He was sitting at the dining table with a newspaper in his hand and occasionally looking up in the direction of the kitchen.
In the kitchen, Zhao Jing, Li Qiang's wife, was busy preparing breakfast. Her movements are gentle and skillful, her long hair gently tucked back her head, and she has a peaceful smile on her face. Zhao Jing brought the hot breakfast to the table and whispered to Li Qiang, "Eat quickly, don't be cold." ”
Li Qiang nodded, and was about to start eating, when suddenly the doorbell rang. He got up to open the door, and standing outside the door was his younger brother Li Ming, looking anxious.
Brother, we have to talk. Li Ming's tone was filled with unquestionable determination.
Li Qiang frowned and motioned for Li Ming to enter the house. Li Ming strode into the living room, and the tense atmosphere spread. Zhao Jing asked softly, "Ming, do you want to have some breakfast?"”
Li Ming shook his head and said bluntly: "Brother, I came to talk about my sister-in-law's marriage." ”
Li Qiang's expression changed slightly, but he still tried his best to remain calm: "Ming, didn't we talk about this?"That's Zhao Jing's dowry, and it has nothing to do with you. ”
Li Ming's face became a little ugly: "Brother, don't forget our family's tradition, AA system, everything has to be divided equally." My sister-in-law brought 400,000, and you scored half of me. ”
When Zhao Jing heard this, the smile on her face gradually disappeared, and she interjected softly: "Ming, that money was given to me by my parents, and it was used for future backup, not for dividing ......."”
Li Ming sneered and interrupted Zhao Jing's words: "Sister-in-law, it's not up to you to decide. Brother, if you don't divide it, then you don't respect the rules of the family. ”
Li Qiang clenched his fists, trying to suppress his anger: "Ming, what kind of attitude do you have?"Zhao Jing is your sister-in-law, is it appropriate for you to talk like this?”
Li Ming did not back down: "That's what I think." I'm not going to leave it at that. ”
The atmosphere reached an impasse, and Zhao Jing stood aside, a trace of helplessness flashing in her eyes. Li Qiang took a deep breath and said slowly: "Ming, let's calm down, sit down and talk well." ”
But Li Ming had obviously decided his position, turned around and left: "There's nothing to say, I just need to be fair." With that, he walked straight out the door.
Li Qiang looked at Li Ming's departing back, and his heart was mixed. Zhao Jing walked over, gently took Li Qiang's hand, and said softly, "Don't take it too seriously." ”
Li Qiang nodded slightly, but the worry in his eyes deepened. This sudden controversy, like a time bomb, was ruthlessly activated.
Since that controversy, Li Ming seems to have become more obsessed with the issue of dowry. Whenever he had the opportunity, he would bring up the matter and try to persuade Li Qiang to give him half of it.
One night, Li Qiang and Zhao Jing were watching TV in the living room, and Li Ming suddenly came uninvited. As soon as he entered, the atmosphere immediately became tense.
Li Ming cut straight to the topic: "Brother, I've thought about that matter again, don't you really plan to divide me in half?"”
Li Qiang took a deep breath and tried to stay calm: "Ming, I have already said that it is Zhao Jing's dowry, and it is none of your business." ”
Li Ming's face was gloomy: "What kind of attitude do you have?"We are brothers, and we should share difficulties and blessings. ”
Zhao Jing interjected softly: "Ming, that money was given to me by my parents, not for sharing." ”
Li Ming glanced at Zhao Jing and sneered: "Sister-in-law, are you teaching me to do things?"”
Li Qiang stood up, and his tone became firmer: "Ming, I won't share this money, this is a matter of principle." ”
Li Ming's eyes revealed a hint of cunning: "Brother, have you forgotten the rules of the family?"We have been AA since we were children, and this is the rule set by our parents. ”
Li Qiang shook his head: "That was when I was a child, and now that we are all married, we can't blindly follow the past." ”
Li Ming sneered: "You are making excuses." Do you dislike me and don't want to share it with me?”
Zhao Jing saw the quarrel between the two brothers, and her heart was full of helplessness. She whispered: "Ming, we are all a family, there is no need to hurt the harmony because of money." ”
Li Ming was even more excited: "Harmony?."I'm just asking for fairness!Brother, if you don't agree, I'll have to find another way. ”
Li Qiang frowned: "What are you going to do?"”
Li Ming said coldly: "I will find a lawyer and see what the law says." ”
Zhao Jing was taken aback: "Ming, are you going to go to the court?"”
Li Ming did not hesitate: "If necessary, I will do it." ”
After speaking, Li Ming turned around and left, leaving Li Qiang and Zhao Jing looking at each other, not knowing what to do.
At night, Li Qiang lay on the bed, turning around and unable to sleep. He knows that this dispute is no longer a simple family conflict, but touches on a deeper conflict of family and values.
Zhao Jing gently hugged Li Qiang and said softly: "Don't worry too much, maybe tomorrow, things will take a turn for the better." ”
Li Qiang's heart was like ashes, he knew that this turmoil was far from over. Li Ming's determination and greed had been revealed, and he and Zhao Jing seemed to be standing at the center of the storm.
The conflict has finally reached its climax. Li Ming really sued Li Qiang and asked for half of the dowry. The incident caused a huge shock in the family, and relatives expressed their opinions, but most people thought that Li Ming's approach was too extreme.
In court, Li Ming stood by his position, claiming that it was a continuation of the family tradition. His lawyer listed a list of reasons in an attempt to justify Mr. Li's claim.
Li Qiang and Zhao Jing also hired lawyers and prepared to deal with it. When the judge asked Zhao Jing if she had anything to say, Zhao Jing stood up. Her voice was calm and firm: "Honorable Inquisitor, I would like to announce a decision. I decided to donate this dowry to charity to help those in need. ”
Li Ming's eyes widened, obviously surprised and stunned by this turn of events. "You can't do that!He shouted in desperation.
The judge asked Li Qiang's opinion. Li Qiang looked at Zhao Jing, his eyes full of love and respect: "I support my wife's decision. ”
A small whisper rang out in the courtroom, and the judge pondered for a while before finally announcing: "According to the current situation and the law, Ms. Zhao Jing has complete control over her dowry. Mr. Li Ming's claim is untenable. ”
Li Ming's face turned pale, and he realized that he had lost. He sat back in his seat weakly, his head bowed deeply.
Outside the courtroom, Li Ming walked towards Li Qiang and Zhao Jing, his face full of shame: "Brother, sister-in-law, I'm sorry, I was wrong." I was blinded by money and forgot the most important family and affection. ”
Li Qiang sighed, stepped forward and patted Li Ming's shoulder: "Ming, you finally understand." Harmony is the most important thing between family members. ”
Zhao Jing smiled and nodded, her eyes full of tolerance and understanding.
The three of them walked out of the courthouse together, and the setting sun stretched their figures. Although it went through turmoil, the family eventually reconciled and reconciled. This dispute, although painful, also made everyone cherish the relationship between each other and the importance of the family.