Li Jing sat on the sofa in the living room, holding a magazine in her hand, but her eyes drifted out of the window, as if she was thinking about something. This professional woman in her thirties, with a stable job, formed this small family with her college lover Chen Hao. Their family seems to be harmonious and happy, but Li Jing has unspeakable worries in her heart.
Quietly, my mother's surgery cost, we have to prepare it as soon as possible. Chen Hao walked into the living room with a hint of anxiety in his tone.
Li Jing looked up at Chen Hao, the expression on her face was a little complicated. "The cost of surgery is not a small amount, and we have so much money now? She asked, with a hint of helplessness in her voice.
Chen Hao frowned, "My mother has a pension of 7,000 yuan a month, but that money is no longer enough. I think we can come up with 20,000 yuan for the operation. ”
A hint of surprise flashed on Li Jing's face, and then he became a little cold, "You mean to let me pay this money?" ”
Chen Hao nodded, looking a little embarrassed, "Yes, after all, this is for my mother's health." ”
The atmosphere in the living room suddenly became a little heavy. Li Jing stood up, walked to the window, looked at the street outside, and was silent for a while. "I know your mom's health is important, but we also have our own expenses. It's not that I don't want to help, but I don't understand either, her pension is gone? ”
Chen Hao walked over and stood beside her, "I know this is a big burden for us. But the most important thing now is my mother's surgery. As for pensions, you also know that living expenses, some minor illnesses and pains ......”
Minor illnesses and pains cost 7,000 yuan? Li Jing interrupted him, her voice revealing dissatisfaction.
Chen Hao looked a little cramped, "My mother also has her expenses, we can't just think about ourselves." ”
Li Jing turned around and faced Chen Hao, her eyes were firm, "It's not that I don't understand, but we can't always be like this." Our own lives are also very stressful, and we can't always give blindly. ”
Chen Hao held her hand, "I know you have taken on a lot, but this time it is really urgent." We can solve the immediate problem first, and we can take our time for the rest. ”
Li Jing shook her head gently, a hint of hesitation flashed in her eyes, and finally sighed, "Okay, I'll help this time." But we have to have a long-term plan for the future. ”
Although the conversation between the two was calm, there was subtle tension in the air. This conversation about money and family responsibilities is just the tip of the iceberg of the many challenges in their marriage. In this small family, everyone has their own troubles and struggles, and these are unconsciously affecting each other.
One evening a week later, Li Jing sat at the table with an untouched dinner in front of her. Her brow furrowed, clearly preoccupied. The sound of Chen Hao entering the door broke the silence of the room.
Quietly, haven't you eaten yet? Chen Hao looked at her, his eyes revealing concern.
Li Jing raised her head and said lightly, "I have no appetite." There was no warmth in her voice.
Chen Hao sat across from her, trying to find a topic, "My mother's surgery is scheduled for next week, and the hospital has confirmed it." ”
Li Jing was silent for a moment, and then slowly spoke: "Hao, I want to ask you, is your mother's pension really not enough?" ”
Chen Hao looked a little surprised, hesitated for a moment before answering: "Although my mother has a lot of pension, she still has to support a lot of expenses in the family. ”
Li Jing responded coldly: "I have read our family account books, and our monthly expenses are not small. Is your mother's pension just to support her own expenses? ”
Chen Hao felt the pressure, and his voice raised a little: "Jingjing, I know that talking about money is very sensitive at this time, but we should focus on my mother's health now." ”
I know, but this isn't the first time we've quarreled over money. Li Jing's tone was more firm, "I'm not stingy, I just want a clear explanation." ”
The conversation between the two became more and more tense, and Li Jing's heart was full of contradictions. She loves Chen Hao, but at the same time, she feels that her position in the family seems to be becoming more and more marginalized. She is worried that her efforts are not respected as they should be, and at the same time, she doesn't want to affect the relationship between the two because of money.
Chen Hao looked at Li Jing and tried to calm the atmosphere: "Jingjing, I know that you have paid a lot for this family. I promise that when my mom's surgery is over, we'll sit down and talk about our finances. ”
Li Jing didn't respond immediately, just lowered her head silently. Her heart is struggling, on the one hand, she loves Chen Hao, and on the other hand, she is uncertain about her status. This controversy over money only exposes the deeper problems in their marriage - communication and trust.
After dinner, the two returned to their own spaces, and silence returned to the room. But this silence is not calm, but calm before the storm. Li Jing lay on the bed, looking at the ceiling, her heart full of unknown and worried. She began to wonder if this marriage was really as she wanted, and whether the relationship between her and Chen Hao could withstand this test.
When Li Jing was sorting out the family account book, she accidentally found a passbook on which a regular transfer was recorded, and the amount was not small. This discovery shocked her, and she decided to ask Chen Hao for clarification.
That night, when Chen Hao went home, Li Jing had been waiting in the living room for a long time. "Hao, what are these transfers? She asked directly, clutching the passbook in her hand.
Chen Hao glanced at it, and his face suddenly turned pale. "It's ......This is what my mother gave to my brother. ”
Your brother? Why use your mother-in-law's pension to help your brother? Li Jing's voice revealed anger.
Chen Hao was silent for a while, then sighed, "My brother has been unemployed for a while, and my mother has been helping him. ”
Why didn't you tell me? Li Jing's voice grew higher and higher.
I ......I don't want you to worry. Chen Hao's voice seemed a little weak.
Lose sleep over something? Do you know how disappointed I am? We are a family, and everything should be shared rather than made behind our backs. Li Jing was almost scolding.
Chen Hao was speechless, he knew he was wrong. After a long silence, he stepped forward and gently held Li Jing's hand. "Quietly, I'm sorry, I shouldn't have hidden it from you. But I really just don't want you to feel even heavier for the burden on your family. ”
Li Jing withdrew her hand, her eyes full of tears. "Is our marriage so easily torn apart by money and secrets? ”
The argument made both men realize their misunderstandings and lack of communication. Li Jing felt heartache, she never thought that her relationship with Chen Hao would become so fragile because of such a problem. Chen Hao felt remorseful, he didn't realize that such a concealment would have such a big impact on Li Jing.
A few days later, Chen Hao took the initiative to find Li Jing, and they sat in the living room and decided to solve the problem frankly. "Jingjing, I know I made a mistake, but I really want to solve this problem with you. Chen Hao's tone was sincere.
Li Jing took a deep breath and calmed down, "We need to be more open to communication. We are all part of this family, and there should be no secrets about anything. ”
Chen Hao nodded, "I agree, from now on, we should manage the family finances together, including supporting my younger brother." ”
In this in-depth exchange, the two gradually regained their trust in each other. They begin to plan for the future together, including how to better support each other's family members while ensuring that their own families are not burdened.
After this incident, the relationship between Li Jing and Chen Hao became stronger. They realize that marriage is not just a matter of two people, but also a matter of rightness.
Responsibility and understanding of both families. They began to value each other more and to communicate more with family members.
We should be more understanding of each other's difficulties and pressures, and face the difficulties together. Chen Hao looked at Li Jing, his eyes full of determination.
Li Jing nodded, and her eyes also flashed with determination, "Yes, no matter what difficulties we encounter, we must face them together and solve them together." ”
After that, they no longer quarrel over money. Instead, they care more about each other's feelings and needs and face life's challenges together. Li Jing gradually let go of the dissatisfaction and suspicion in her heart, and Chen Hao also learned to be honest and share.
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