My marriage with Xiaohong can be said to be a transaction, we are just pawns of two parents, forced to become husband and wife.
My name is Xiao Ming, I am 28 years old this year, an ordinary office worker working hard in the city. Xiaohong is the same age as me and is a gentle and virtuous woman. For the sake of their own interests, our parents insisted on making up two of us who didn't know each other into a pair of "beautiful people".
Our wedding was a lively affair with many guests congratulating and laughing and drinking. However, Xiaohong and I are extremely cold and dazed in our hearts, we know very little about each other, and we have no expectations for this marriage.
After we got married, Xiaohong lived with me in my apartment on the outskirts of the city. We lived at a polite distance, slept in separate rooms, and rarely communicated.
Xiaohong, the rice is ready, let's eat together. ”
We spent a while like this, with you and me talking a word.
Until one day, I encountered ** trouble in the company, an important project went wrong, and my position was in jeopardy. I left the company early and was in a terrible mood.
When we got home, Little Red was in the kitchen preparing dinner for us. When she saw me coming back, she took the initiative to ask, "Are you back, is your work going well?"”
I let out a listless "um", ignored Xiaohong, and went straight back to my room. I knew I shouldn't vent it on Red, but I was just too irritable.
At dinner, Xiaohong and I ate silently without saying a word. After eating, Xiaohong cleaned up the table, and I went back to my room.
Ahh"I woke up from my dream, sweating coldly. I got up and went to the living room to pour a glass of water and force myself to calm down. The nightmare was so real, I could still feel the suffocation. I took a few deep breaths and tried to calm the tension.
I was shocked that the rat was so bold that it had come to the living room to forage for food. I hurried to the kitchen to look for something to get rid of it, but when I came back with a broom, the mouse was gone.
At this time, I heard the door of Xiaohong's room also open, and Xiaohong walked out in her pajamas.
Xiao Ming, why are you up?Did something happen?Xiaohong saw me holding a broom in her hand and asked suspiciously.
Ah, I just saw a mouse in the living room and tried to get rid of it, but it ran away. I explained, a little embarrassed.
What?Rats?Where did it go?Xiaohong was afraid of the rat and quickly took a step back to the side.
It ran into the hole in that corner, and I was about to hit it when it was gone. I pointed to the corner.
Xiaohong nodded: "We have to find a way to get rid of it, otherwise we won't be able to sleep at night." Why don't you plug the hole first?”
Well, it seems that this is the only way to go. I said.
So, I got duct tape and newspapers, and together with Xiaohong, plugged the hole in the corner. After the blockade was completed, we finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Xiaohong, I'm sorry, I shouldn't have been unreasonable when I came back today. I looked at Xiaohong and said with some guilt.
It's okay, you look annoyed, what's going on?Xiaohong asked with concern.
I briefly explained to Xiaohong about the things at work, including the project that worried me. Xiaohong listened quietly, and then said, "You will definitely be able to solve this problem, don't worry too much, tell me if you need my help." ”
I nodded, "Thank you, Red." ”
It's out!We'll have to figure it out again. I said.
Yes, looking at its meaning, it seems to live in the wall, and plugging the hole in the wall doesn't work. Xiaohong frowned and said.
The two of us pondered together for a while, and then Little Red proposed, "Why don't we make the living room dirty and messy, hide the food, and make it think it's not suitable for living here, and go out by itself?"”
That's a good idea!I said, "We can also try to put some rat repellent things in the living room, like vinegar and spices." I'll see if it's too early, so we'll discuss specific countermeasures tomorrow. ”
Xiaohong nodded: "Okay, let's find a way to solve this problem tomorrow." You also rest early, don't worry too much about work. ”
Well, thank you, Red. I said gratefully.
This plan sounds good!We started implementing it in the evening. Xiaohong said.
Okay, let's kill this damn rat tonight!I clenched my fists and said.
So, that evening, we sprang into action. I flipped the trash can in the living room, dumped the scraps of food on the floor, and opened the window to try to get the smell of food out. Little Red placed vinegar and various spices around the room.
If it smells like this, it can't stand it!Xiaohong said with a smile.
Just as we were busy working, the mouse ran out of ** and jumped around at our feet.
It's out!Quick, let's do it!I shouted.
Red quickly grabbed the broom and swept it towards the mouse, while I tried to grab its tail. We both pounced on the mouse, but it managed to avoid it nimbly and ran back into the hole.
Damn, it ran away!I said with annoyance.
Don't be discouraged, let's figure it out. Little Red comforted me.
Through this toss, the relationship between me and Xiaohong has eased a lot. We began to discuss countermeasures in good faith, and we worked well together in the execution of the plan. I feel that Xiaohong really cares about me, which makes me very happy.
It's in the wall, we've got to find it!I said as I knocked on the wall.
Come on!It can't run away!Xiaohong also seemed to be excited.
We knocked and knocked, and finally found a small hole in the wall, reached in and touched it, and actually touched the tail of the mouse!Red and I looked at each other, and we both smiled.
We've finally found the rat's nest!I carefully grabbed the rat's tail for fear that it would suddenly break free and escape. Xiaohong quickly brought the prepared cage, and I slowly pulled the mouse out, quickly put it into the cage and closed the door.
Great, we've finally caught it!I said happily.
yes, now we can sleep in peace. Xiaohong also said with a smile.
We excitedly high-fived and celebrated our success. After that, we took the rat out of the house and to a nearby park to release it.
Let's go, go live your mouse life. Don't bother the people in the future!I said into the cage.
Little Red smiled and opened the cage door, and the mouse quickly ran into the grass and disappeared.
It will never come to our house again. Xiaohong said.
I nodded, and walked home side by side with Red. Along the way, we chatted about this "mouse catch" and various interesting facts about us. I found Xiaohong to be a gentle, virtuous and funny girl, which was different from my original impression.
Xiaohong, thank you for cooperating with me to catch mice these days, and thank you for always caring about me. I was a little embarrassed to say.
No thanks, you've helped me a lot. Xiaohong said with a smile.
When we got home, our excitement had not subsided. We decided to celebrate with a little more wine.
Cheers!For our victory!I raised my glass.
Cheers!Little Red also raised her glass and touched it with me, and we both laughed happily.
After three rounds of drinking, I drunkenly said to Xiaohong: "Xiaohong, marrying me may disappoint you, I am not a very good husband." But after this time together, I found out that you are a kind and lovely girl, and I am glad to marry you. ”
Xiaohong blushed a little and said, "Actually, I'm not a good wife, and I haven't been able to take care of you." But this cooperation in catching rats has allowed me to see the shining point in you. I'm also glad to marry you. ”
I looked at Xiaohong's shy appearance, and the feeling in my heart was complicated but warm. Perhaps, our fake marriage can slowly turn into true love.
Since then, my relationship with Xiaohong has grown closer. I'll tell her about my worries at work, and she'll talk to me about her life. We would go out shopping together, cook and watch movies together in the evenings. On weekends, we also go out for outings and outings. Whenever I see Xiaohong's sweet smiling face, I will unconsciously laugh along with it.