Thirty is like a tiger

After my business failed, I entered the moving industry, starting a life of working early and returning late.

Although it was a bit tough, I persevered.

Life never stops, struggle never ceases. As long as there's hope, there will be a chance for recovery.

What's more, I have a lovely daughter and a charming wife at home; their presence is my greatest inspiration.

Whenever I think of them, a smile breaks out on my face, and all the fatigue seems to vanish.

One day, I was helping someone move when my phone suddenly rang.

It was my wife, Wang Ru's, ringtone, which she recorded especially for me. Her voice was a bit coquettish, with a hint of playfulness.

"Honey, answer the phone quickly! If you don't, I'll hit you..."

I checked the time. It was a little after three in the afternoon. My wife should be home, and our child was still in kindergarten.

Why was she calling at this hour? Could it be something urgent?

My heart trembled, and I quickly put my things aside and pressed the answer button.

"Honey, what's wrong? Is there something wrong?"

There was no answer, but a rather unpleasant voice. My face paled slightly, and I quickly called out "Wife" again.

At this moment, Wang Ru finally spoke: "Husband, are you still busy? Come back early tonight, and remember to bring some roast duck. Okay, I'm running now, so I'll hang up now."

There was something strange about Wang Ru's voice, especially the last sentence, which was even more suggestive.

I don't know if it was my imagination, but I could faintly hear a man's voice.

The more I thought about it, the more uncomfortable I felt, so I quickly called back.

But no one answered. I didn't have the energy to continue moving. I spoke to the client, repeatedly begged for his forgiveness, and offered him compensation, which finally freed me.

Driving home, I was terrified. Certain images always surfaced in the sea.

I fought back my emotions, telling myself that Wang Ru was a well-known wife and mother. She wouldn't betray me, absolutely not!

I finally arrived home and walked around, but saw no one.

I switched to my electric scooter and crisscrossed several nearby parks, but still couldn't find Wang Ru.

My phone rang, but no one answered.

I returned home, feeling a bit distraught. I opened the door and saw Wang Ru emerging from the bathroom. She had just finished showering and was wiping her hair with a towel. She looked like a lotus in clear water, incredibly alluring.

I swallowed my anger, trying to calm myself. I asked, "What's wrong with you? Why didn't you answer the phone?"

Wang Ru looked bewildered. "You called me? No way! I didn't even notice. I was out running. Who's always checking their phone? I showered after I got back."

She then checked her phone.

Upon seeing this, Wang Ru screamed at me, "Are you crazy? Why are you calling me so many times? What do you mean? Are you suspicious of me?" "I didn't doubt you, it's just that you rarely run at this time, and your voice was strange when you called me," I said, suppressing my temper and trying to remain calm.

Wang Ru, however, lost her temper, looking furious.

I was already a little angry, but after she did that, it felt like I was the one at fault.

Maybe I was really overthinking it. How could someone who made a mistake be so self-righteous?

After my daughter came back, I immediately admitted my mistake and apologized profusely.

But Wang Ru remained sullen and displeased. While my daughter was watching TV, she lashed out at me.

"I was so blind to meet a man like you. You're so incompetent, you just let your imagination run wild all day long."

"I was just running, and yet you took it the wrong way. It's incomprehensible! Qin Nan, can you be a little more capable?"

"Anyway, I've done nothing wrong to you. If you don't trust me, just divorce me. My daughter will be mine. I won't tolerate your bullying!" "

After all these years of marriage, Wang Ru and I have had a good relationship. Although we've argued more frequently since my business venture failed, Wang Ru has never mentioned divorce.

Today, she uttered these words, and my heart sank, as if I were plunging into an icy cave. Was she deeply disappointed in me, or was there something else? I dared not dwell on it, my heart filled with conflict.

After the incident, Wang Ru and I superficially returned to normal, but secretly, there were undercurrents.

The biggest change was that Wang Ru refused to sleep with me. She wore a cold expression, saying I had broken her heart and that she needed time to heal.

Two days passed in a flash, and I was somewhat dazed during those two days. I nearly had a car accident while driving.

Although Wang Ru explained what happened that day, and it made sense, it still lingered in my heart.

When I got home that evening, Wang Ru approached me, a rare occurrence.

Under the soft light, she looked remarkably radiant and radiant.

"What do you think about your daughter starting elementary school?" "Of course, we'll go to District 1 Primary School. We live in the school district, and District 1 Primary School is a key city school."

"You only care about District 1 Primary School! Can you expect anything more? You know, sometimes losing at the starting line can ruin a child's life."

I felt a little helpless. "You're not talking to me about Yuying Primary School again, are you? If I'd been successful in my business before, with some effort, maybe I could have gotten in. Now you think we can do it? It's almost 200,000 yuan a year, which is hard for us to afford. Besides, the review process there is very strict, and we don't have strong connections, so it's hard to get in." Yuying is a renowned private school in our area, offering both elementary, middle, and high schools. Many parents enroll their children in elementary school, then progress straight to middle school and then to the main high school.

Yuying's main high school boasts a nearly 100% admission rate to first-tier universities, and a 985 university acceptance rate exceeding 30%. It's undoubtedly a prestigious school in the eyes of its students and parents.

Wang Ru had brought this up several times before. Although I wanted to, I felt powerless. I could only try to dissuade her by presenting facts and reasoning.

I had assumed Wang Ru had given up, but she brought it up again at this moment. Suddenly, a headache washed over me, predicting another argument today.

"You're such a loser! I knew I couldn't count on you. But I've found a connection to get my daughter admitted. You'll just have to cover the tuition." "Wang Ru looked at me with a smug look.

My heart sank, and a hint of unease grew on my face.

Wang Ru's family was modest, and she didn't have any notable friends or relatives. My family couldn't even secure a spot at Yuying Primary School, so how could she possibly do it?

I feigned amusement and tentatively asked, "Honey, you're amazing! Where did you find these connections? He's really helped my family out. Why don't we invite him out for dinner tomorrow? We have to thank him profusely."

Hearing this, Wang Ru's expression changed slightly, and she snorted coldly, "You're still thinking of inviting someone out for dinner? You're so flattering! This is my client. If I hadn't inadvertently helped him out, he wouldn't have helped me with this. Okay, just prepare the money. If I need to thank you, I'll do it in person. You're not qualified enough, just a mover, haha." "

After giving me a disdainful look, Wang Ru stood up and walked gracefully towards her daughter.

Looking at Wang Ru's graceful figure and thinking about her words, I felt humiliated.

Some unpleasant thoughts once again surfaced in my mind. Wang Ru had changed. She felt so unfamiliar to me.