Qian Zhuang and his wife started from setting up a street stall. Through diligence and integrity, their business thrived. Later, they acquired a storefront and no longer had to endure the elements and harassment from city enforcers.
He thought everything was finally getting better.
Even after many years, he could still vividly remember that day.
That day, he went to oversee the store's renovations. Due to an issue with the water pipes, it took a lot longer than expected. His wife called him several times, urging him to come home for dinner. Feeling frustrated, he yelled at her over the phone.
She had a gentle temperament and didn't say much in response, only reminding him to be careful on his way back, as the streetlight at their building entrance was broken, and to watch his step while heading upstairs.
Feeling remorseful, he bought a bouquet of roses from a flower vendor on his way home, hoping to surprise her and make up for his outburst.
