In the surging tide of this prosperous city, Liu and his wife used to be an enviable couple. With dreams and hopes for the future in their hearts, they walked into the marriage hall hand in hand, vowing to accompany each other throughout their lives and weather all storms together. However, the course of life quietly deviated in the hustle and bustle of daily busyness. Both Liu and his wife threw themselves into their respective careers, like two high-speed running machines, striving day and night for success. In the early morning, they rushed to their workplaces separately, and it was not until late at night that they dragged their exhausted bodies back home, having no energy or interest left for communication.

Gradually, the once warm home seemed to have degenerated into a mere hotel for rest. The conversations between the couple became short and perfunctory, and when their eyes met, there was no longer the warmth and love of the past. The romance of walking together under the setting sun and the intimacy of sitting around the dining table to share daily trifles gradually faded away under the encroachment of busyness. It was as if an invisible barrier had been erected between them, and their relationship became colder and colder. The castle of their marriage was also on the verge of crumbling in this silent indifference.

One day, when Liu was getting together with his best friend, he couldn't help pouring out the troubles in his marriage. After listening, his friend thought for a moment and recommended the jade ring to him. The friend said that in Taoist culture, jade is a treasure that gathers the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, and the ring symbolizes eternal cycle and completeness. Especially the jade ring engraved with the patterns of phoenix and dragon, where the phoenix flying gracefully symbolizes the nobility and tenderness of women, and the dragon roaming the world, powerful and majestic, represents the strength and responsibility of men. The two rely on and accompany each other, symbolizing the harmony and happiness between husband and wife, living in harmony and helping each other through thick and thin. This ring is not just an ornament but also carries beautiful expectations and blessings for love and marriage, and perhaps it could be the key to melting the ice between them.

After hearing this, Liu was touched and decided to look for this jade ring with mysterious power. He shuttled through the streets and alleys of the city, and finally found the jade ring that caught his eye in an elegant jewelry store. The ring was warm and smooth in texture, as smooth as lanolin, with a vivid green color as if it had condensed all the vitality and energy of nature. The phoenix and dragon engraved on the ring were so lifelike. The phoenix had a graceful figure, and its feathers were depicted in great detail, as if it was about to spread its wings and fly high in the next moment. The dragon bared its fangs and brandished its claws, looking majestic yet lively and vigorous. Its charm and imposing manner were truly astonishing.

With full anticipation and a bit of nervousness, Liu held the jade ring in his palm and took it home. On a quiet night, when he solemnly handed the ring to his wife, his wife was stunned at first. Then her eyes fell on the exquisite ring, and tears gradually welled up in her eyes. In those tears, there were emotions of being touched, surprised, and more importantly, the instant awakening of the beautiful memories of the past.

Since that night, a miracle quietly took place. His wife began to take the initiative to share with Liu the joys, sorrows, and emotions in her work. Those grievances and pressures that had been buried deep in her heart were now turned into gentle confessions. Liu also put aside his busy affairs and listened patiently to his wife's heart, giving her comfort and support. They rediscovered the way of communication that they had lost, just like flowers that had long awaited the rain in a drought and bloomed brightly again.

During dinner time, instead of being silent while staring at their mobile phones, they talked and laughed, sharing interesting stories and insights of the day. On weekends, instead of being busy with work separately, they walked hand in hand along the paths in the park, enjoying the tranquility and beauty of nature. The haze that had once shrouded their marriage gradually dissipated, and the sunlight shone into their lives again.

In Taoist philosophy, everything in the world consists of the two poles of yin and yang, complementing each other and depending on each other. Marriage is the same. Husband and wife are just like the two poles of yin and yang. Only by understanding, tolerating, and supporting each other can they achieve a harmonious and happy state. This jade ring is the medium for the harmony of yin and yang. With its unique spirituality and meaning, it has awakened the love and attachment deep in Liu and his wife's hearts for each other, making them rediscover the true meaning of marriage.

As Laozi said, "Being and non-being create each other. Difficult and easy support each other. Long and short define each other. High and low depend on each other. Front and back follow each other." The gains and losses, joys and sorrows, partings and reunions in marriage are all transforming and correlating with each other. After experiencing this setback in their marriage, Liu and his wife have learned to cherish each other more. They understand that love is not a smooth sailing journey but a journey of relying on each other and growing together in the storms. And this jade ring will always be by their side, witnessing every precious moment of their love and marriage, becoming an eternal symbol of the warming of their relationship, like a lighthouse, illuminating the way forward for the ship of their marriage in the vast sea of life and guiding them towards the shore of happiness.