129. Go on vacation abroad
An invitation letter was placed on Zheng Fan's desk.
This is an annual invitation to the International Professional Forum, which is an exchange forum organized by the Association of Universities.
It is a semi-seminar, semi-leisure event that takes turns at tourist destinations in the countries where the member universities are located. You can not only communicate and discuss with experts in the professional field, but also go abroad for leisure and sightseeing, which is a benefit that everyone is vying for.
As a scientific research leader, Zheng Fan was naturally invited. In the past, because he needed to take care of his wife, he gave up the opportunity to others. However, at this moment, he looked at the exquisite invitation, and a thought lingered in his heart.
"Little Swallow has been in a bad mood lately, if she can go out for a walk, she must be very happy."
But in what capacity did he take her? Zheng Fan couldn't help but laugh at his whimsy.
However, when a colleague asked him if he would participate, as is customary, he hesitated, and instead of refusing, he said, "I'll think about it." ”
Colleague Xiao Wu was stunned for a moment, he thought that Zheng Fan would refuse as before. Xiao Wu smiled awkwardly and said: "This year's forum was held in Xijing City, an island country, and autumn is a good season for sightseeing. ”
Xiao Wu was extremely enthusiastic and wanted to make up for the embarrassment just now: "Every year, you carry forward your style to give up the quota to others, and this year you should also go out and relax." By the way, this year, the leaders of our institute will give benefits to the participating professors, and they are allowed to bring a family member abroad, and the expenses will be borne by the hospital, so you can just bring your wife with you. ”
Zheng Fan smiled politely: "Okay, I'll discuss it with my lover and reply to you as soon as possible." ”
"Okay, I'll hear from you."
A few years ago, Zheng Fan also wanted to take Xia Baiping out for a walk, and he wanted to relieve Xia Baiping's mood with the beautiful scenery. As long as she is willing, he is willing to accompany her to travel the world and see the scenery. It's a pity that Xia Baiping's temper is becoming more and more weird and sensitive, and she reluctantly went out with Zheng Fan at first, but every time she doesn't know when and where it will anger her sensitive nerves, she will suddenly go crazy, quarrel, and finally break up unhappily.
Gradually, she resolutely stopped going far away, she didn't like crowds, even her own parents and sisters invited her to go back to her hometown in Maple Leaf Country for a vacation, she refused to stay, except for regular visits to the hospital for rehabilitation.
It is precisely because of this that Zheng Fan will give up the opportunity to go abroad many times.
Will she agree to go to Japan this time? There was little hope, but Zheng Fan still wanted to give it a try.
Zheng Fan found an opportunity to tell Xia Baiping about the invitation, and he tried to persuade her: "You can bring your family to the conference this time, are you willing to go and relax?" ”
"Okay."
Zheng Fan was stunned for a moment: "What? ”
"I was thinking that we hadn't traveled together in a long time and that there was such a great opportunity. Okay, I'll go with you. ”
"You...... Really willing? Zheng Fan couldn't believe it. Over the years, he has persuaded Xia Baiping countless times to travel with him, but Xia Baiping stubbornly refused, as if her heart had become a prison without gaps, she locked her heart firmly in it, and refused to accept the care and kindness of others. Unexpectedly, this time, she actually agreed.
Looking at Zheng Fan's surprised expression, Xia Baiping said with a smile: "For so many years, thank you for enduring my bad temper, I know how good you are to me, I said I would change." Let's try again. ”
Listening to her words, Zheng Fan couldn't help but be moved.
"By the way, I'm not able to move, and you still have a job, so it's better to take Xiao Zhang with you." On the one hand, she can take care of me, and on the other hand, she works very hard, so we should take her out to play. ”
Xia Baiping can take into account Zhang Nanyan, which Zheng Fan didn't expect, and Zheng Fan couldn't help but be moved when he heard that she took the initiative to care about others.
He shook Xia Baiping's hand and said, "Okay, I originally planned to do the same." ”
Xia Baiping was suddenly a little unwilling, and said, "However, isn't there only one family member in the hospital?" Would you agree to let us take the babysitter with you? ”
"It's okay, I'll go and tell the hospital that we will pay for the extra expenses ourselves, and there will be no problem."
After speaking, he straightened up and withdrew his hand from Xia Baiping's hand. "I'll go and reply to Xiao Wu now."
Xia Baiping looked at Zheng Fan's back as he left in a hurry and smiled bitterly. She hesitated for a moment, but unfortunately, he couldn't wait. That's fine, at least it proves that she made the right decision.
Zheng Fan first went to ask Zhang Nanyan's opinion, hoping that she could take care of Xia Baiping together, of course Zhang Nanyan agreed, as long as she could help Teacher Zheng, she would do her best. She was just worried that she would cause trouble for Teacher Zheng.
The hospital readily agreed, just because of Zheng Fan's qualifications, not to mention the extra expenses Zheng Fan took care of himself, even if the hospital paid for it, it was no problem.
The matter of going abroad was decided in this way.
Zheng Fan hasn't been so full of expectations for a long time.
He was very grateful to Xia Baiping, and when he remembered what she said, "Let's work hard again", he couldn't help but have mixed feelings.
The countless days spent with Xia Baiping hit his heart, and before he knew it, they had been together for fifteen years, and it was the best youth in his life. Finally, I recalled the sweet love between the two when they were young, and the disaster that ruined their lives...... His heart was full of guilt, she was once so beautiful, lively and proud, and he had an unshirkable responsibility to become what she is now, after all, it was because of him that the disaster was ......
Therefore, as long as she is willing to give each other another chance, then he will do his best to repair this marriage.
When he was in love, he promised her that he would love her, accompany her, and take care of her for the rest of his life. Even if so many things have happened, he is still willing to keep his promises, maybe some promises he can't fulfill anymore, but "companionship" and "care" are promises he will never break.
The procedures for going abroad were quickly handled, and when she got her passport, Zhang Nanyan was very happy, she never dared to think that one day she would have a passport and go abroad by plane! This is something that a rural girl could never dream of!
She took her passport and looked at it over and over again, reluctant to put it away.
Seeing her happy appearance, Zheng Fan couldn't help but smile dotingly, and he said, "Little Yanzi, your ID card will be given to you in a few days, and there are still some procedures to be used." ”
"yes, okay." Zhang Nanyan carefully held the passport, raised her head and smiled happily at Zheng Fan.
Zheng Fan felt that even if it was just for this smile, as long as there was one person happy, the trip would be worth it!
His heart is full of satisfaction and hope, hoping that on this trip, Xiaoyanzi can come out of the broken love and find the direction of life; And he and his wife can also use this trip to repair their torn marriages and walk hand in hand on the road of life.