Shanghai, a metropolis that blends modern charm with historical vicissitudes. Here, everyone is like the gears of the city, busy and endless. Lin Qing, an ordinary bank clerk, lives with her husband Chen Hao in this busy city.
Lin Qing's life is like a well-arranged picture, seemingly calm but delicate. She got up on time every morning, prepared breakfast for Chen Hao, and then hurried to work at the bank. After work, she will be busy with household chores again. For Lin Qing, this is her whole world.
Chen Hao is a middle-level manager at a well-known technology company. His job is challenging, often working late into the night. Initially, Lin Qing felt understanding and proud of Chen Hao's busyness. But as time passed, Chen Hao became more and more silent, and the communication between him and Lin Qing became less and less.
Hao, how is your work lately?Lin Qing tried to start the conversation at dinner one day.
It's okay, it's just busy. Chen Hao coped, but his eyes drifted out of the window.
Lin Qing sensed this subtle change, but she chose to remain silent. In her heart, Chen Hao has always been that trustworthy and relied on partner. However, Lin Qing's friend Zhang Wei has a very different view on this.
Qing, haven't you really noticed Chen Hao's recent changes?Zhang Wei once cautiously raised it in a café.
Changes?He's just busy with work. Lin Qing didn't seem to want to delve into it.
A woman's intuition is important, you have to be careful. Zhang Wei spoke seriously, but Lin Qing just smiled and didn't pay too much attention to it.
Until one day, Lin Qing accidentally found a hotel invoice in Chen Hao's pocket. It was a weekday afternoon, the sun was shining on the floor through the window, and Lin Qing was sorting out his clothes and preparing to send them to the laundry. When she flipped into Chen Hao's suit pocket, the invoice inadvertently slipped out.
When did this happen?Lin Qing's heart sank to the bottom.
She held the invoice, her hands shaky. This small piece of paper seems to open the truth that she is unwilling to face - Chen Hao has cheated.
Lin Qing's world seemed to stop turning at that moment. She sat on the sofa in the living room, clutching the invoice tightly in her hand, her heart full of questions and uneasiness. What should she do?Do you face this cruel truth, or continue to choose trust?
As night fell, Chen Hao returned late as usual. The moment he pushed open the door, what he saw was Lin Qing's teary-eyed face and the invoice she was holding in her hand. Chen Hao's.
His face changed, and the whole room was filled with an indescribable heaviness.
What's going on, Hao?Lin Qing's voice trembled and was low.
Chen Hao was silent for a while, and then took a deep breath, as if he wanted to focus all his courage on this moment.
Green, I'm ......”
The air in the room seems to freeze, and the secrets behind a peaceful life are about to be revealed.
Lin Qing sat on the cold sofa, his eyes full of doubts and loss. Chen Hao stood across from her, and the whole room was filled with an awkward and heavy atmosphere.
I need an explanation, Hao. Lin Qing's voice was low and firm.
Chen Hao was silent for a moment, and finally spoke, with a kind of tiredness in his voice: "I know what I did wrong, but I am also confused." Our marriage has long lost its original passion. ”
Lin Qing felt a heartache, she couldn't believe that this was the words of her husband, who had been with her for many years. Her heart was full of doubts and puzzles: "Is our marriage that bad?"Am I doing something wrong?”
Chen Hao shook his head: "It's not all your problem, it's my ......."I can't find the feeling I had at the beginning. ”
What about our vows, our shared memories?Lin Qing was almost crying.
Those are just in the past. Chen Hao's words were simple and cold.
Lin Qing felt an unprecedented sense of loss and pain. Her world crumbles in this moment. She couldn't understand how it all came to be the way it was.
The next day, Lin Qing found her friend Zhang Wei. After listening to Lin Qing's narration, Zhang Wei was furious: "This man is too selfish!."You can't just give in. ”
Lin Qing's eyes were hazy with tears: "But I still love him, I don't know what to do." ”
What's the point of loving someone who doesn't love you?Zhang Wei persuaded her, "You need to cheer up and think for yourself." ”
With Zhang Wei's encouragement, Lin Qing decided to face Chen Hao again. She needed a clear answer, even if it might be something she wasn't willing to accept.
That night, Lin Qing waited for Chen Hao to go home. Chen Hao pushed the door in, and saw Lin Qing sitting in the living room, a trace of displeasure flashed in his eyes.
We need to talk about it. Lin Qing looked directly at Chen Hao.
What to talk about?Aren't they all meaningless things?Chen Hao looked a little irritable.
For me, it's important. Our marriage, do you still want to continue?Lin Qing's voice was pleading.
Chen Hao was silent for a while, and then said slowly: "I don't know. Perhaps, we all need time to think. ”
Lin Qing's heart sank. She knew that it was almost an end of the story. She tried to control her emotions: "Okay, let's calm down for a while." ”
Chen Hao nodded, turned around and entered the bedroom, leaving Lin Qing to sit alone in the living room. Late at night, Lin Qing sat quietly, the night view of Shanghai outside the window was flickering, but her world was dark.
In the next few days, Lin Qing fell into deep thought. She began to reflect on her role in the marriage, her worth and the life she really wanted. Her heart struggled, but at the same time, she was slowly getting stronger.
Lin Qing decided to give himself some time and no longer pursue those irretrievable feelings. She began to replan her life, and although there was still a long way to go, at least she had taken the first step.
After a while, Lin Qing and Chen Hao sat in the living room again. This time, Lin Qing's eyes were even more determined, determined to face the outcome of this marriage.
Hao, we need to make a decision. Lin Qing said straight to the point.
Chen Hao looked at her, and a trace of complicated emotions flashed in his eyes: "I know." ”
I don't want to go on like this, we should all give each other a clear answer. Although Lin Qing's voice was calm, it revealed a resoluteness.
Chen Hao sighed deeply: "I understand, we have come to the end. ”
Yes, we all need to start over. Lin Qing's words carried a hint of relief.
Although the conversation was intense, it also made Lin Qing completely sober. She began to realize that there was no point in redeeming someone who had changed her mind. Although Lin Qing's heart still hurts, she knows that this is the beginning of her self-rebirth.
With Zhang Wei's encouragement and support, Lin Qing began to replan her life. She began to participate in various training and social events to broaden her horizons. At work, she worked harder and gradually made a name for herself in the workplace.
Over time, Lin Qing has made remarkable achievements in his work. She was no longer the wife who depended on her husband, but became an independent, powerful woman.
Chen Hao also noticed Lin Qing's change. He began to regret his decision, but it was too late. Lin Qing is no longer the woman who only relied on him in the past.
In the end, Lin Qing gave a wonderful speech at a large-scale industry conference and won praise from everyone. Standing on the stage, she was radiant and full of confidence.
That night, Lin Qing stood alone in front of the window of the office building, overlooking the brightly lit night view of Shanghai. Her heart was filled with satisfaction and pride. She knew that this was her own new life, a new beginning.