In a quiet and old town, Li Jing and her husband Wang Hui run a small grocery store together. The sun shines lazily on the streets, and the wind passes through the bustling alleys, carrying the breath of life. People in the town always like to sit in this grocery store, walk around the mountains, buy daily necessities, and feel the slow life of the town.
"Husband, don't forget to send out this batch of goods." Li Jing gently reminded Wang Hui while sorting out the magazines on the shelves. Wang Hui had a pen in his mouth, and was busy making accounts, and replied without looking back: "Don't worry, wife." ”
In this cozy little shop, Li Jing's sister Li Fang was also able to show what she had learned, and she was helping to sort out the goods after graduating from college, with a green smile on her face. "Brother-in-law, how do you mark the price of this?" Li Fang asked Wang Hui with a colorful glass. Wang Hui glanced at it and said with a smile: "Just come at twice the purchase price, sister-in-law, you learn so fast." ”
The atmosphere in the small shop is natural and cordial, Wang Hui treats Li Fang like his own sister, and Li Fang can always learn a lot of business experience from his brother-in-law. However, Li Jing sometimes mutters in her heart whether the accounts of the small shop can withstand her husband's chic and Li Fang's immaturity.
The afternoon sun shines through the window on the old floor, Li Jing looks at her husband and sister who are busy, and she can't help but feel secretly proud. This home, although simple, is full of harmony and love.
However, there will always be some hiccups in the days when things go with the flow. The bell in the small shop rang, and a familiar neighbor walked in with a mutter: "Jing'er, I heard that the price of fruit has risen sharply in the past few days, how much do you want for this durian?" Li Jing replied with a smile: "Oh, we only bought two or three of those things, and the price, of course, is according to the market price." ”
The neighbor chattered and stirred up other gossip, while her husband Wang Hui just looked up and smiled, noncommittal. Li Fang also interjected a sentence occasionally, and the atmosphere was relaxed and comfortable.
Time flows leisurely, and the afterglow of the setting sun shines on everyone's face, bringing a warm flush. But Li Jing's mood gradually became heavy, and the trivial worries quietly became thick in the breath of the changing seasons like the seasons.
When night falls, the lights of the shop are warm and bright. The family sat around the simple dinner table, and the atmosphere was still relaxed, but Li Jing's heart was a little uncomfortable, and all kinds of worries about the family and the future gradually spread like night.
The summer heat wave is like an angry tidal wave, crashing into the town in a continuous manner. Wang Hui waved the fan in his hand and took his sister-in-law Li Fang to the market to buy necessary daily necessities. The market is full of people, and the cries of selling are higher and higher, making people feel vibrant.
When walking past the melon and fruit stall, Li Fang's eyes flashed with brilliance, and she said to Wang Hui half-seriously and half-jokingly: "Brother-in-law, you see that durian is golden, I really want to taste it." Wang Hui chuckled and patted her head, "Sister-in-law, if you want to eat, just say it, don't you buy it." Immediately turned to the vendor, and without hesitation, pointed to a few huge durians: "Boss, here are the three best." ”
Li Fang was busy shaking her head, "Brother-in-law, this is too expensive, let..." Wang Hui rolled up his sleeves and said briskly: "Sister-in-law, enjoy life once in a while, don't worry about it so much." The vendor skillfully bagged the durian and praised Wang Hui: "You are such a bold person!" ”
At the same time, Li Jing at home did not have such leisure. She was confiding her worries with her best friend on the phone: "I'm really annoyed, my family always spends this and that expense, and I can't control it." The friend comforted her: "Jing'er, take your time, housekeeping is not a day's work." ”
After hanging up the phone, Li Jing began to look through the ledger seriously, and the tip of the pen swiped across the paper, leaving a string of neat numbers. She hooked the corners of her mouth and teased herself: "Li Jing, Li Jing, it's not easy for you to be this boss lady." As they were talking, Li Fang and Wang Hui walked into the house excitedly carrying things.
Li Jing glanced out of the corner of her eyes and saw the durian exposed in the bag, and her heart suddenly became nervous. Wang Hui loudly announced his "surprise" to Li Jing, and Li Fang was also smiling on the side. But Li Jing couldn't share their joy, and her heart was full of waves: Is this durian really worth so much money? Are they too casual?
The aroma of durian permeated the home, and the worry in Li Jing's heart was like boiling water, about to overflow. This small durian incident seems to be quietly opening the door to a family conflict.
The atmosphere of the party was originally relaxed and happy, Wang Hui walked in the door with the durian he had just bought, and said proudly to Li Jing: "Wife, you see that I brought good things to my sister-in-law this time." Li Fang followed behind him, her eyes were full of expectation, and she said to Li Jing, "Sister, my lovely brother-in-law bought me durian!" ”
Li Jing's eyes stayed on the durian, the smile in the corner of her eyes slowly solidified, and the enthusiasm in the air seemed to cool down. There was displeasure in her tone: "How much does this durian flower cost?" ”
Wang Hui felt the change in Li Jing's tone, and replied puzzledly: "It took more than five hundred, but what does it matter?" Isn't it just durian, just like my sister-in-law. ”
Li Fang listened from the sidelines, unsure whether she should speak or not, and the atmosphere gradually became tense. "Sister, I'...... I didn't expect to buy such an expensive one, I thought it was ......" Li Fang tried to explain, but the embarrassment and helplessness in her tone were obvious.
Li Jing's tone gradually became stern: "We don't allow such willful squandering now!" Have you forgotten that we still need to save some money for our families? The expression on his face was slightly distorted, obviously holding back the dissatisfaction in his heart.
Wang Hui stood there, and his face sank: "Why am I willful?" I just want to make my sister-in-law happy. Isn't the money I earn just to make my family happy? His voice raised slightly, and there was a sense of frustration in his words that he didn't understand.
Li Fang was at a loss, she looked at her sister and then at her brother-in-law, the pressure in her heart was getting bigger and bigger, she just felt like she was in the center of the vortex, and she didn't know what to do. She whispered: "Sister, brother-in-law, blame me, I shouldn't have wanted that durian ......"
Although Li Jing is also a mess in her heart, she emphasizes rationality: "It's not this reason, the problem is that we need to use it reasonably, not waste!" ”
Wang Hui's voice was slightly choked: "Then I'll go back and return the durian, anyway, it's not bad." ”
The quarrel between Li Jing and Wang Hui became more and more intense, and the home that should have been warm and harmonious suddenly shrouded in a depressing atmosphere. Li Fang stood aside, feeling like an innocent chess piece, caught at the crossroads of family affection and affection.
This moment of dispute is not only about the value of some fruits, but also about the collision of responsibilities and emotions in the family. Wang Hui and Li Jing never backed down, and Li Fang was the most helpless. This sudden contradiction made the family have to face a severe test.
The atmosphere at home could not be calmed down for a long time after the durian incident, and everyone was immersed in their own emotions and could not understand and communicate with each other. After dinner, Wang Hui sat quietly on the sofa without saying a word, he knew that he had disappointed Li Jing with his big hands and feet. Li Fang hid in her room, full of guilt.
A few days have passed, Li Jing still can't help but think at the desk in the middle of the night, she looks through the past family photo albums, each photo carries their happy memories, those happy moments make the anger in her heart gradually dissipate. She realized that Wang Hui and Li Fang's intentions were sincere, and maybe she was really too strict.
The next day, when the sun was shining all over the living room, Li Jing took the initiative to find Wang Hui and Li Fang, and her tone was much calmer: "Husband, sister-in-law, I want to say I'm sorry, I've made the family so nervous these days." ”
Wang Hui and Li Fang were both a little surprised, Wang Hui touched Li Jing's hand: "Wife, I am also at fault, I should think more about the actual situation at home." ”
Sister-in-law Li Fang also hurriedly said: "Sister, brother-in-law, in fact, I don't care so much about durian, I care more about the happiness and joy of the family." ”
Li Jing smiled reluctantly: "In the future, everyone in our family must be restrained and plan our expenses well, but we can't be too rigid, and occasional small enjoyment is also the joy of life." Sister-in-law, you like this taste, we will buy durian when we have spare money in the future. ”
They looked at each other and smiled, the conflict was finally alleviated, and the home returned to the warmth and harmony of the past. Through this turmoil, Wang Hui began to learn to balance generosity with family responsibilities, while Li Jing realized more of the importance of communication. Sister-in-law Li Fang has also matured a lot through this incident, and she understands how valuable the support and understanding between family members is.
In the end, Wang Hui decided to give the remaining durian to his neighbors as a small gift, and at the same time to release the tense atmosphere of the family. Although the durian is gone, the sweetness and harmony of the family are extraordinarily strong. From this incident, they realized the true meaning of life, felt the power of home, knew how to cherish, and knew how to love.