My name is Ma Xiaoling, I am 28 years old, and I am a sales manager of a small company. My brother Ma Zhiming is 3 years older than me and is married, and his wife is Sun Hao, who is 26 years old this year.
My sister-in-law and I have always had a good relationship, and Sun Hao is also very good to me.
Last Saturday was Sun Hao's birthday, and she is 26 years old. Due to the pandemic, we did not hold a party, but simply got together at home.
At noon, I first went downstairs to Sun Hao's company and took her home.
"Xiaoling, you don't have to come to pick me up specifically, I'll just take a taxi back by myself." Sun Hao said to me after getting into the car.
"Don't say that sister-in-law, today is your birthday, I should come to pick you up and go home." Happy birthday! I said to Sun Hao with a smile.
"Thank you Xiaoling, I'm really lucky to have a sister like you." Sun Hao said happily.
Along the way, I chatted with Sun Hao about the interesting things that happened recently, and thought that I must let Sun Hao have a happy and unforgettable birthday today.
After arriving home, my brother Ma Zhiming and I said to Sun Hao, "Happy birthday!" Sun Hao smiled like a child.
"Ah, this is my favorite blueberry cheesecake, Xiaoling, you are so sweet!" Sun Hao said while eating.
After eating the cake, I took out the prepared red envelope and handed it to Sun Hao, saying: "Sister-in-law, this is a birthday red envelope for you, I wish you a happy birthday and always be happy!" ”
Sun Hao's face was full of emotion, took the red envelope and said thank you, and then hugged me.
At this time, the doorbell suddenly rang, I went to open the door, it turned out to be Sun Hao's younger brother Sun Jie came. "Brother Hao, happy birthday!" Sun Jie hugged Sun Hao with a smile, and took out a gift box from the bag, "This is my birthday gift, I hope you like it."
"Such a beautiful bag, I just need it, Xiaojie knows me best!" Sun Hao said happily.
I saw Sun Jie coming, and I also planned to give him the 500 yuan red envelope I prepared to thank him for coming to Sun Hao's birthday.
At this moment, I took out the red envelope to give to Sun Jie, but Ma Zhiming's face suddenly became ugly. He immediately said: "Xiaoling, it is enough for you to give Sun Hao 500 yuan, there is no need to give Sun Jie red envelopes, our family does not lack this money."
When I heard my brother say this, I was a little surprised and embarrassed: "Brother, I just want to give Sun Jie a little more heart and thanks, what does it matter."
Ma Zhiming's face became even more ugly, and he said in a tough tone: "Sun Hao is our sister-in-law, and it is normal for you to give her red envelopes."
I was annoyed and a little angry: "Brother, Sun Jie is also my sister-in-law's own brother, I am a normal expression of human feelings, why do you say this?" ”
Ma Zhiming did not adhere to it: "Our family's affairs do not need outsiders to intervene!" Don't do this kind of embarrassing thing in the future! ”
Ma Zhiming and I went head-to-head and argued over the 500 yuan red envelope. Sun Hao was also embarrassed on the side and advised us not to quarrel.
"Zhiming, you can accept Xiaoling's kindness, I know you are for our good, but today is my birthday, let's not quarrel, okay?" Sun Hao persuaded.
"This kind of thing is a matter of principle, I can't give in!" Ma Zhiming has a tough attitude.
I was also very excited, and my voice raised a little and said: "Brother, you are so unreasonable!" Isn't Sun Jie also your little brother-in-law, I also have good intentions! ”
"I don't care, today is our family's day, don't interfere!" Ma Zhiming also raised his voice and said.
Just when we were arguing and blushing, Sun Jie spoke: "Brother Zhiming, Sister Xiaoling, you should be happy on your birthday, let's not quarrel over this."
Ma Zhiming and I were a little surprised, but we didn't expect Sun Jie to be so mature. Sun Hao happily took Sun Jie's hand and said, "Xiaojie is the best!" Listen to him today! ”。
Looking at Sun Hao's happy appearance, Ma Zhiming and I are not good to quarrel anymore. So Ma Zhiming said awkwardly: "Well, we are mainly happy for Brother Hao today, and nothing else matters."
After this quarrel, my relationship with Ma Zhiming was obviously somewhat awkward and distant. For the next few days, Ma Zhiming did not take the initiative to talk to me, and I did not go to him.
Until Wednesday, Ma Zhiming suddenly called me, and his tone was still a little stiff: "Xiaoling, I want to talk to you again about my sister-in-law's birthday on Saturday, do you have time at night?" ”
I heard his tone as if he wanted to reconcile, so I said, "Brother, you say, I have always regarded you as a relative."
Only then did Ma Zhiming soften: "Hmm. Actually, I was a little too aggressive at the time. But I hope you can understand that our family does not lack the 500 yuan, so I hope that you will discuss with us in this kind of matter in the future, and do not directly decide.
I thought about it and felt that what my brother said made sense, so I said: "I understand your thoughts, indeed as a family member, these things should be discussed."
"I know, I am very touched that you can care so much about our family." Ma Zhiming finally returned to his previous tone.
"That's good. Truth be told, I still mind this dispute, after all, my sister-in-law should be happy when she is born in Japan.
"Alas. It's me who is wrong, I'm really sorry. In fact, I was also very entangled that day, I felt that it was inappropriate for you to send red envelopes to Sun Jie, but I never felt that you had malicious intentions, but I just expressed it inappropriately for a while.
"Ma Zhiming seems to have lived a lot on the other end of the phone.
Hearing him apologize so sincerely, my temper also disappeared: "Brother, I am very pleased that you can take the initiative to tell me this."
"Well, thank you for tolerating me. We will discuss what happens in the future, and don't go against your good intentions like this.
I smiled and said, "If I don't understand, I'll ask my brother." The most important thing is that our family harmony is paramount. ”
This phone call made me and Ma Zhiming untie our hearts and feel that our relationship was back to the way it was.
This time things have made me mature a little, and I will be more careful and considerate in the future family relationship.
I was relieved that my relationship with Ma Zhiming was restored. I thought that I should find time to apologize to Sun Hao, because her birthday was originally her big day, but she was disturbed by the quarrel between me and Ma Zhiming, and she must be sad.
Just this weekend, I asked Sun Hao out for dinner, ready to apologize to her in person. Seeing Sun Hao, I was a little shy, but I still plucked up the courage to say: "Sister-in-law, the quarrel between me and Brother Zhiming on my birthday is really very sorry for you!" You must be sad that you were all happy for you, but we made it like that, right? ”。
Sun Hao looked at me and said softly: "Actually, Xiaoling, I can also understand that you and Zhiming have good intentions." It's just that the situation that day was not handled very cleverly, and I mainly don't want the relationship between the two of you to be affected by this.
"Sister-in-law, you are really too good, blame me for not being mature enough." I have some self-remorse.
"No one is perfect, Zhiming also has apologies, not all blame you." Sun Hao said tolerantly, "In the future, we will be a family, and I hope you both can understand and tolerate each other."
I nodded, feeling that Sun Hao's personality was really very intelligent and considerate. Then I said: "By the way, sister-in-law, on my birthday, I originally wanted to give you and Sun Jie a 500 yuan red envelope to express my gratitude.
Sun Hao thought for a while and said, "Sun Jie's birthday is coming, maybe you can send him a birthday red envelope?" ”
It dawned on me that Sun Jie's birthday was next week. So I said to Sun Hao: "Good idea! At that time, I will prepare a birthday red envelope to give to Sun Jie, and I can also compensate for the regrets of the last time.
"Well, I'm sure Sun Jie won't mind, he has a good personality." Sun Hao said with a smile.
We chatted about our recent life again, and the atmosphere was relaxed and harmonious. Before leaving, I gave Sun Hao a big hug: "Sister-in-law, in the future, our family will always be together and happy!" Sun Hao also joked that when I get married in the future, remember to let her be a wedding planner.
This time I invited Sun Hao to dinner, and I felt that our relationship was one step closer. I decided that if I encounter any family relationship in the future, I must actively communicate first and negotiate well if there is a problem, rather than let the conflict continue to ferment.
The time soon came to Sun Jie's birthday. According to my communication with Sun Hao, I prepared a 500 yuan red envelope and planned to give it to Sun Jie on his birthday.
On the same day, I discussed this matter with Ma Zhiming, and Ma Zhiming had no objection and thought that it was a good idea to give Sun Jie a birthday red envelope.
Seeing Sun Jie, I hugged him with a smile, and then handed him the red envelope: "Xiaojie, happy birthday!" Please be sure to accept this red envelope, just as your sister's heart for you.
After eating the cake and cutting the cake, we laughed and chatted. Ma Zhiming also joked and joked with Sun Jie as usual.
Just as we were about to leave, Sun Jie suddenly said solemnly: "Brother Zhiming, Sister Xiaoling, I have always admired your family relationship so well.
Seeing you makes me feel that understanding and consideration between family members is the most valuable. I will definitely come back to you often in the future! ”。
Ma Zhiming and I were a little touched, and Ma Zhiming hugged Sun Jie tightly and said: "You are our family, we will definitely get together often in the future!" ”
After sending Sun Jie away, Ma Zhiming said to me in the car: "Sun Jie's words just now touched me very much, we must cherish this family, and maintain a close relationship, and don't let trivial things affect our feelings."
The experience of Sun Jie's birthday party gave me and Ma Zhiming a deeper understanding of family relationships. There will inevitably be friction between relatives, but the most important thing is to be tolerant and understanding of each other.
In this way, our family survived a small turmoil, but became more united. It also allowed me to see how family members can stay together and pass on the reply below.
In the past year, Ma Zhiming and I have become closer and closer and more understanding of each other. We regularly go out with the family for dinner, movies, and trips, which makes me feel the warmth of home.
One day, Ma Zhiming suddenly called me to tell me that he and Sun Hao were going to have a baby! I was very excited and immediately said that I must go to the hospital to accompany Sun Hao for the maternity examination.
Sure enough, a few months later, Sun Hao became pregnant. Our family began to get busy preparing for the arrival of a new life.
Just a month before Sun Hao was ready to give birth, I received the opportunity to work abroad for a year. I was struggling and didn't know whether to go abroad or not.
"Xiaoling, this job opportunity is very important for your career development, you should go for a break, we all support you.
I was still hesitating, and Sun Hao also advised me to go at ease, she would take care of herself and the baby.
After much deliberation, I decided to accept this job abroad. Before leaving, I promised Ma Zhiming that I would work hard and learn skills, and that returning to China would be more valuable to my family.
When I went abroad, I couldn't rest assured at home and kept in touch with Ma Zhiming every day. Finally, in my 9th month abroad, Ma Zhiming happily told me that their son was born! I was so excited that I couldn't speak, and immediately booked a ticket back to my home country.
When I returned home and picked up my little nephew, I burst into tears with emotion. This is my home, my dear family!.
Working abroad for a year has been meaningful to me, not only improving my business skills, but also broadening my knowledge. During the days when I was separated from my family, I realized the value of family affection.
I began to take the initiative to call home and chat more with Ma Zhiming and Sun Hao. I will ask about the baby's growth and discuss with Ma Zhiming how to better participate in the family.
After returning home from working abroad, I can't wait to get home. Picking up my nephew, who has grown up a lot, I feel that I have matured a lot.
Ma Zhiming smiled and said: "Xiaoling, you have changed a lot this year, much more stable than before!" ”
"Yes, after working hard outside this year, I understand more about the importance of cherishing my family." I said seriously.
Sun Hao also agreed: "We are all proud of your growth. You see things a lot more maturely now than before.
I nodded, and then solemnly said to Ma Zhiming: "Brother, I want to participate in taking care of the family." You can go to work with confidence, I am at home.
Ma Zhiming patted me on the shoulder with satisfaction: "Good! Our family should support each other and live a happy life together. ”
So at my own request, I would regularly visit their house to help take care of my nephew, cook and clean up.
I will also take my nephew to the park and playground. Every time I see his innocent smile, I feel like the happiest aunt in the world.
Family affection should not only be in the same boat through thick and thin, but also have you and me and support each other. Thanks to this time, I really understand the meaning of family affection.
Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, my nephew Xiaobao was 5 years old. He was gifted and articulate and became our family's little pistachio.
In recent years, my work has become more and more smooth, and my income has become a lot better. Finally, when Xiaobao was 6 years old, I saved enough for a down payment on the house and bought an apartment close to Ma Zhiming and them.
In the evening, I will bring the prepared dinner to Ma Zhiming's house to eat together. Xiaobao likes my diced Kung Pao chicken and shredded fish flavored meat the most.
Xiaobao's innocent smiling face lit up our entire home.
One day at dinner, Xiaobao suddenly said: "Auntie, I want to eat the meal you made every day, and then we will sleep and chat together!" I like my aunt the most! ”
I smiled and touched his head and said, "Auntie also likes Xiaobao the most!" When you grow up, your aunt will make food for you every day! Xiaobao smiled happily.
Ma Zhiming and Sun Hao also told me that they were very happy and proud to have a sister like me who took care of her family with dedication.
Watching Xiaobao grow up slowly, I became more determined to always accompany this family and protect this family affection.
I am grateful to my family for giving me so much warmth and understanding the meaning of family affection. I will use all my love to repay this steadfastness and happiness.
In the blink of an eye, Xiaobao went to elementary school. Every morning, I would pick him up from school on time. After school, I would also wait for him at the school gate early, and then eat good food and do homework together.
Watching him happy every day, I feel like the happiest aunt in the world.
One day when I came home from school, Xiaobao said to me, "Auntie, I asked the teacher what he wanted to be in the future, and the teacher said that he could be a teacher, a doctor, or a scientist."
I smiled and said, "Xiaobao is the smartest!" You want to be a scientist who saves people, Aunt is the most supportive! Xiaobao hugged me happily.
Time flew by, and Xiaobao graduated from junior high school. He was admitted to the city's key high school, and his grades are still among the best. On the day of school, the whole family came to celebrate him.
In the three years of high school, Xiaobao studied carefully, had clear goals, and finally went to his favorite medical school as he wished. Ma Zhiming and I sent him to school, told him to study hard, and then reluctantly said goodbye to him.
Watching Xiaobao leave, I suddenly felt a little lonely. Xiaobao has grown up and is no longer a child who needs me to sleep.
In the days ahead, we will continue to be on our watchful side. Xiaobao, may you have a bright future and become a doctor and scientist who warms others!