In a small town full of romance, there are a pair of lovers, Li Ming and Lin Wan. They met on the college campus, from acquaintance to love, to renting a cozy cottage in this small town together after graduation, everything seemed so beautiful, as if they were each other's destined other half.
However, just as their relationship enters its fifth year, some subtle changes quietly take place. The two people, who used to see each other every day, began to see each other less often because of their busy work. Li Ming works for a start-up company, and as the company's business expands, he works more and more overtime; Lin Wan became a primary school teacher, and as her teaching experience increased, her responsibilities became heavier and heavier.
One night, Li Ming finally finished working overtime, and he returned home tired to find that Lin Wan had fallen asleep. He walked into the bedroom lightly, looking at Lin Wan's sleeping appearance, and an inexplicable sense of loss welled up in his heart. He remembered that no matter how late he came home, Lin Wan would always leave a lamp for him and prepare a cup of hot tea for him. Now, there's nothing but silence in the house.
The next morning, Li Ming and Lin Wan hurriedly finished breakfast at the dining table and rushed to their respective units. Neither mentioned the silence of last night, but each could feel the other's coldness. In the next few days, this situation continued, as if an invisible barrier was quietly spreading between the two.
Until one day, Li Ming met his friend Zhang Tao from college at a party in the company. Zhang Tao used to be a witness to their love story, and now he is also married and has children. The two chatted about the recent situation, and Zhang Tao couldn't help but sigh: "Li Ming, you and Lin Wan are such a loving couple, why do you feel a little estranged now?" ”
Li Ming sighed and said, "Yes, I don't know why. We all seem to be busy with work and ignore each other's feelings. I know she's having a hard time too, but I just feel like there's something missing between us. ”
Zhang Tao patted Li Ming on the shoulder and said, "You may all have fallen into the trap of 'workaholics'. Did you know that, according to a psychological study, when both people are too engaged in their work, they may neglect care and support for their partner, leading to emotional distancing. It's not that work isn't important, it's about learning to balance work and family. ”
Li Ming was thoughtful after hearing this, and he decided to talk to Lin Wan about it. In the evening, he returned home early and prepared a sumptuous dinner for Lin Wan. The two sat at the dining table, and Li Ming opened his mouth first: "Wan'er, I think we have been a little estranged recently. I know we're all busy, but I don't want our relationship to suffer because of that. ”
Lin Wan was silent for a while and said, "Actually, I feel the same way. I've been trying to adjust to the pressure of work and ignore your feelings. I also hope that we can go back to the way we were. ”
The two began to communicate openly about each other's feelings and expectations. They realize that while work is important, families and relationships also need to be managed and cared for. They decided to make a schedule and set aside at least one day a week to spend time with each other and spend quality time together.
As time passed, the relationship between Li Ming and Lin Wan gradually returned to its former sweetness. They learn to balance work and family, and they also learn to value each other. They understand a truth: feelings need to be managed and maintained, and only by managing them with heart can love be long-lasting and beautiful.