Siheyuan: tomb robbing? I am serious about hunting.

Chapter 952: Beacon

Home at the end of the lights The twilight enveloped the bustling Jiangcheng, and the glass curtain walls of high-rise buildings reflected neon lights, making this prosperous city dreamlike. However, under this dazzling appearance, countless families are hidden in their ups and downs. Chen Mo stood on his balcony, looking at the endless stream of cars downstairs, frowning, his heart full of fatigue and helplessness. Storm is coming Chen Mo and his wife Lin Yue have been married for eight years and have a daughter, Xiaoyu. Once, like most couples, they had a vision of a better life and went through the ups and downs of life hand in hand. But I don’t know when, the trivialities and pressures of life quietly eroded their feelings. Lin Yue works as an account manager in an advertising company. She is busy with work and often works overtime for social activities. In order to create better material conditions for her family, she devotes almost all her energy to work. Chen Mo is a middle school teacher. Although his job is stable, his income is not high. On weekdays, in addition to teaching, he also has to take care of his daughter's daily life and tutor her homework. On this day, Lin Yue once again missed her daughter's birthday because of overtime. Xiaoyu waited at the dining table with tears in her eyes, looking at the cold food and the birthday cake with candles on the table. Chen Mo hugged his daughter in his arms and comforted her softly: "Baby, Mom may be too busy at work. When she comes back, we will celebrate together." But Xiaoyu said aggrievedly: "Dad, Mom hasn't been with me for a long time to celebrate my birthday. Does she not like me anymore?" Chen Mo heard it and felt sad, not knowing how to answer. Late at night, Lin Yue dragged her tired body back home. When she saw the scene in the living room, a trace of guilt flashed in her eyes, and she quickly explained: "I'm sorry, I have an important client today, and I can't leave." Chen Mo couldn't hold back his dissatisfaction anymore, and said coldly: "Lin Yue, do you still have this family in your heart? Xiaoyu has been looking forward to her birthday for a long time, and you let her down like this." Lin Yue also got angry and retorted: "Why do I work so hard? Isn't it to make this family live better! Do you think I want to socialize outside every day?" The two quarreled more and more fiercely, and the quarrel was particularly harsh in the silent night. Xiaoyu, hiding in the room, listened to her parents' quarrel, silently covered her head with a quilt, and her tears wet the pillow. The rift deepened. After that, there were more and more conflicts between Chen Mo and Lin Yue. They often quarreled over trivial matters, and the sweetness and warmth they once had disappeared. One day, Chen Mo found an ambiguous text message in Lin Yue's mobile phone. Although Lin Yue explained that it was a joke from a client, Chen Mo still planted the seeds of doubt in his heart. From then on, he began to pay special attention to Lin Yue's every move, and the trust between the two gradually collapsed. And Lin Yue also felt that Chen Mo was becoming more and more unreasonable and did not understand the hard work of her work. She felt that she worked hard outside, but when she returned home, she did not get the care and understanding of her husband, and her heart was full of grievances. In such an atmosphere, Xiaoyu's personality also changed. She was originally lively and cheerful, but she became more and more taciturn, and her academic performance plummeted. The teacher talked to Chen Mo and Lin Yue many times, hoping that they could pay more attention to the growth of their children. Once the crisis broke out, Xiaoyu had a conflict with her classmates at school and was called by the teacher. When Chen Mo and Lin Yue rushed to the school, they saw their daughter's stubborn eyes and were stunned. The teacher said earnestly: "Xiaoyu has been very emotionally unstable recently and often conflicts with classmates. As parents, you should spend more time with your children and understand her inner thoughts." On the way home, the atmosphere was extremely depressing. Chen Mo broke the silence: "Lin Yue, we can't go on like this. Xiaoyu has been affected by us." Lin Yue sighed and said, "I know that too, but how can we change the way we are now?" Just then, Chen Mo received a call and his face turned pale in an instant. It turned out that his mother suddenly became seriously ill and was being rescued in the hospital. Chen Mo was anxious and rushed to the hospital immediately. In the corridor of the hospital, Chen Mo looked at his mother who was unconscious on the bed, and his heart was full of self-blame and guilt. He realized that he had been busy with family chores and quarrels with his wife, but neglected to care about his parents. Lin Yue also rushed to the hospital and saw Chen Mo's lost look, and her heart was distressed. She walked to Chen Mo silently, held his hand and said, "Don't worry, Mom will be fine." At this moment, Chen Mo and Lin Yue seemed to have returned to the past, relying on each other and facing difficulties together. Reflection and change The mother's illness made Chen Mo and Lin Yue begin to reflect on their own behavior. They realized that family is the most important thing, and no matter how busy they are at work, they can't ignore the feelings of their family. Lin Yue decided to adjust the focus of her work, reduce unnecessary social activities, and spend more time with her family. She began to learn to cook, and tried to go home on time every day to eat and chat with her daughter. Chen Mo also let go of his grudges and was no longer suspicious of Lin Yue. He took the initiative to take on more housework so that Lin Yue could have more time to rest. The two also made a family plan together, taking Xiaoyu out to play every weekend to enhance the parent-child relationship. With the changes in her parents, Xiaoyu gradually regained her former liveliness. Her academic performance gradually improved, and her relationship with her classmates became harmonious. Six months after regaining her life, Chen Mo's mother recovered and was discharged from the hospital. The family sat around the dining table, eating a sumptuous dinner, and laughter echoed in the room. Lin Yue looked at her daughter's happy smile and said with emotion: "I really hope that time can stay at this moment forever, and our family will always be happy like this." Chen Mo smiled and said: "As long as we cherish each other and understand each other, happiness will always be with us." Outside the window, the lights of Jiangcheng are still bright, but at this time, Chen Mo's family feels something warmer and happier than these thousands of lights-that is the power of home. As time goes by, Chen Mo and Lin Yue's relationship is getting better and better. They also joined the parent-child activity group in the community to share parenting experiences with other families and help couples who are also facing family problems. On a sunny weekend, Chen Mo brought his family to the farm in the suburbs. Xiaoyu ran happily in the fields, while Lin Yue and Chen Mo held hands and strolled on the country road. Looking at everything in front of him, Chen Mo's heart was full of gratitude. He knew that it was the family crisis that made them learn to cherish and understand how to run a happy home. As the sun sets, the afterglow shines on them, outlining a warm picture. In this bustling city, their home is like a bright light, illuminating each other's way forward and warming the hearts of every family member.