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On Chen Ling's 45th birthday, the sky was gray, which seemed to indicate that everything would not go so smoothly next. She sat at her desk, her fingers tapping quickly on the keyboard, but she thought about celebrating with Zhang Wei in the evening. They have been married for 19 years, and this birthday means a lot to her.
When he got home, Zhang Wei was sitting on the sofa watching TV, there was no cake on the table, no gifts, just a plate of cold dishes and a few bottles of beer. Chen Ling was a little disappointed, but she still squeezed out a smile, "What day is today?" ”
Zhang Wei didn't raise his head, "Well, Wednesday, what's wrong?" ”
Chen Ling frowned, "Today is my birthday. ”
Zhang Wei raised his head and smiled apologetically, "Oh, I'm sorry, I forgot about it." Happy birthday, let's have a good chat in the evening. ”
Chen Ling nodded, put her bag next to the sofa, and prepared to go to the kitchen to heat the dishes. Zhang Wei suddenly said at this time, "Ling, I have something I want to talk to you about." ”
"What's the matter?" Chen Ling felt a little uneasy in her heart.
"My mom's illness is getting worse and worse, and I want you to quit your job and focus on taking care of her." Zhang Wei's words were like a bombshell, which made Chen Ling's head buzz.
Chen Ling took a deep breath and tried to calm herself, "Resign?" Do you know how important my work is to our family? Besides, why didn't you quit? ”
"It's not realistic for me to resign, your job is relatively easy, and it's more appropriate to take care of my mother." Zhang Wei said confidently.
Chen Ling sneered, "Easy? Do you know how late I work every day? Do you know how much stress I have to face every day? ”
Zhang Wei was silent for a while, "I know you work hard, but this is a family matter, and someone must do it." ”
"You think it's just a family affair?" Chen Ling couldn't help but raise her voice, "Over the years, I have been silently taking on everything, but what about you?" What else do you have besides work? ”
Zhang Wei frowned, "It's not fair for you to say this, I have also paid a lot for this family." ”
Chen Ling stopped arguing, she turned around and went back to the bedroom, taking out a thick notebook. She walked back to the living room and slammed her notebook on the coffee table, "You see, this is our family ledger for many years, every expense, every detail is recorded here. ”
Zhang Wei turned the first page a little impatiently, and as he turned down, his face became more and more solemn. The account book records in detail everything Chen Ling has paid for the family, from the children's tuition fees to the daily living expenses, to the medical expenses of her mother-in-law, almost all the expenses are borne by Chen Ling.
"Look, what have you done at home all these years?" Chen Ling said coldly, "I have been silently paying for this family all these years, but what about you? You just sit back and enjoy it. ”
Zhang Wei's face turned pale, and he finally realized how much he had ignored. "Ling, I'm sorry, I really didn't know you gave so much."
Chen Ling's eyes glistened with tears, "You don't know, because you never cared." You only care about your career and your independence, while I have to support the whole family by myself. ”
Zhang Wei lowered his head and was silent for a long time, "I know I'm wrong, but what now?" ”
Chen Ling took a deep breath, "Now we need to re-examine our relationship. You can no longer put all the blame on me, we need to face it together. ”
Zhang Wei nodded, "I understand, from now on, I will be more involved in family affairs, and I will also care more about you and the children." ”
Chen Ling was still not at ease, "Can you do it?" Can you change? ”
Zhang Wei said firmly, "I will work hard because I don't want to lose you." ”
They sat silently on the couch, their hearts drawing closer to each other. Although the problem has not been completely resolved, they have at least started to communicate. On this day, Chen Ling's birthday has no cake and no gifts, but it is a new start of a relationship.
After Zhang Wei finished reading the account book, his face turned pale. He closed the account book, took a deep breath, and said emotionally: "Chen Ling, you can't say that!" I also give, but in a different way! ”
Chen Ling looked at him coldly, "What is your so-called dedication?" Is it just financially supported? What about your concern for your family over the years? What about your children's company? How do you take care of your mother-in-law? ”
Zhang Wei couldn't help but raise his voice, "I work so hard, just for this family!" How can you ignore my efforts? ”
"Effort?" Chen Ling sneered, "Your efforts are just for yourself!" You've never really cared about us! I took it all on my own, have you ever thought about my feelings? ”
Zhang Wei slapped the table angrily, "You always accuse me like this!" Do you think it's easy for me to make money out there? I also have my pressure! ”
The argument between the two became more and more intense, and the sound reached the bedroom. When the mother-in-law heard this, she slowly walked to the living room, her face full of guilt and helplessness. She interrupted their argument, "Don't quarrel anymore, it's all my fault, I shouldn't drag you down." ”
Zhang Wei and Chen Ling were stunned and turned their heads to look at their mother-in-law. The mother-in-law's eyes flashed with tears, "I've already thought about it, let's go to a nursing home, I don't want to trouble you anymore." ”
Chen Ling hurriedly walked over to support her mother-in-law, "Mom, what are you talking about?" You are our family, how can you go to a nursing home? ”
Zhang Wei also realized that he had lost his temper, and said in a low voice: "Mom, I'm sorry, it's us who are not good and make you worried." ”
The mother-in-law shook her head, "You all quarreled for me, I don't want to see you like this." ”
Chen Ling said firmly: "Mom, don't worry, we will definitely take good care of you." We have to face difficulties together as a family, and we can't be separated. ”
Zhang Wei looked at Chen Ling's eyes, and his heart felt sour. He finally realized that Chen Ling was not just for responsibility, but genuinely cared about the family. Zhang Wei took a deep breath and said in a low voice: "Ling, I'm sorry, I have been ignoring your efforts and feelings all along. ”
Chen Ling looked at him with a hint of expectation in her eyes, "Do you really know it's wrong?" ”
Zhang Wei nodded, tears flashing in his eyes, "I know, from now on, I won't insist on the AA system anymore." We face the difficulties of life together and take on the responsibilities of the family together. ”
A few days later, Zhang Wei and Chen Ling sat together, discussing future plans. Zhang Wei offered to be more involved in housework and children's education, and decided to accompany his mother-in-law to the hospital every week for check-ups. Chen Ling also let go of the mustard in her heart and began to understand and support Zhang Wei's work more.
On a sunny weekend, Zhang Wei took Chen Ling and the children to the park for a walk, and her mother-in-law was also in a wheelchair, pushed by Zhang Wei. The children in the park were playing and playing, and Chen Ling watched all this, and her heart was full of warmth and happiness.
Zhang Wei whispered to Chen Ling: "Ling, you have worked hard all these years, I will take good care of you in the future." ”
Chen Ling smiled and nodded, "As long as our family is together, no matter how many difficulties we have, we can overcome them." ”
At sunset, Zhang Wei held Chen Ling's hand, and the hearts of the two were closely connected again. Although there is no cake and gifts for this birthday, it allows them to rediscover their long-lost love and family warmth.