My name is Ma Hongfei, I am 28 years old, and I work for an Internet company. I have an older brother Ma Caiwang, who is 3 years older than me, and his wife is Sun Mei, and the two have been married for 5 years.
Last month, Sun Mei's sister Sun Yu was a freshman and came from her hometown to study in my home city to study at university. In order to take care of Sun Yu, I discussed with my sister-in-law and vacated my guest room for her.
Unexpectedly, what she did surprised me.
On the first night Sun Yu came to my house, I happily prepared a sumptuous dinner to welcome her. "Yumei, you came just in time, I just finished cooking, let's eat together."
Sun Yu sat down and looked around the room, as if he was looking at something. I diligently served her dishes, and said with a smile: "Yumei must be very tired today, come, eat more supplements, this is your home, if you need anything, don't hesitate to mention it."
Sun Yu frowned and said, "Brother, your house is too simple, the room is small and old, and it is far from the one I live in my hometown."
I smiled and said, "Sister Yu, our conditions here are indeed simpler, you can bear it for a few more days and get used to it slowly." ”
"What, there is no way to do it in poor conditions, but the room should always be cleaned, why can't you even do this?" Sun Yu said dissatisfied, "In the future, I will take care of the housework and ensure that this place is tidyed up neatly."
I was a little embarrassed, but still said softly: "This time you have worked hard, my sister-in-law and I are usually quite busy, and we really neglect to take care of housework."
"Alas, I know that men are the least concerned about housework!" Sun Yu rolled her eyes, "In the future, I will have to arrange the menu, and my sister-in-law will not grow meat just by eating what broken dishes she makes every day."
My brother Ma Caiwang smiled on the side and persuaded: "Yumei, you just came, you don't know much about here, you might as well live for a few days to see and slowly understand our way of life, huh?" ”
"Brother, you are also too easy to satisfy." Sun Yu said disapprovingly, "If my father knew that you are so simple here, I would say that you have not fulfilled your responsibilities as a husband and brother."
When I heard her say this, I was surprised and angry. She is an outsider, and she wants to discipline us without authorization, pointing fingers, and commanding, which is too presumptuous!
Sun Yu's eyes widened, and his face was full of consternation. She retorted sharply: "Ma Hongfei, what kind of attitude are you! I kindly came to take care of you, and you not only did not appreciate it, but also said that you would drive me away? You are simply selfish! ”。
I was also angry and said sharply: "Who needs your care?" You have only lived here for a day, and you want to change everything, take care of the east and the west, and treat us as fools? ”
"I'm for your own good!" Sun Yu stood up and said loudly, "If I hadn't come, you would have stayed as you were and lived in the mire forever!" ”
"Enough!" I slammed the table, "Sun Yu, I advise you not to disrupt our lives!" If you are so arrogant again, I will immediately tell you to go back to your hometown! ”
"You!" Sun Yu's face was red, and he pointed at me and roared, "It's just inferior to a beast!" I must tell my dad and let him teach you a good lesson, this beast!" ”
Sun Yu and I were both furious, standing at opposite ends of the table with red faces. Seeing this, my brother quickly came over to persuade, and he told me to calm down and not to meet with a little girl.
I said irritably: "Brother, look at her attitude, it is simply disrespectful, do you still want to stay at home for such a person?" ”
My brother sighed and said, "However, she is my sister-in-law's sister after all, we have to understand her young and vigorous, and you can't be too harsh on her."
I was really angry and waved my hand: "Then let her go, I don't want to care!" ”
I turned to leave, and before I took two steps, I heard Sun Yu's sharp voice: "Ma Hongfei, you remember clearly for me, I will definitely tell my father what you did, and then you will be finished!" ”
I couldn't bear it anymore, and turned back to her angrily: "If you want to sue, go to sue, I'm not afraid!" I tell you, you are presumptuous, be careful I pack you directly back to your hometown! ”
"You!" Sun Yu's eyes widened and he was furious.
"Okay, don't argue!" My brother quickly came and pulled us away, turned to me and said, "You go to the study to calm down, and I'll deal with it."
I snorted and huffed and went to the study. Closing the door, I paced irritably back and forth in my room.
After more than ten minutes, my brother knocked on the door and came in, his face full of worry. I asked bluntly, "Are the people gone?" ”
My brother sighed and said, "She has already called back to her hometown to file a complaint, saying that you scolded her unreasonably and wanted to drive her away." She also said that she would not dare to come to our house in the future.
My chest tightened, and I vaguely felt that something was serious. My brother asked me to reconsider my attitude, whether it was too heavy at the time.
At this time, my sister-in-law Sun Mei also followed. Her expression was sad, and her tone was full of reproach: "Hongfei, I know that my sister is straight, but you shouldn't reprimand her in front of so many people, which makes her very faceless."
I was a little weak and defended: "I was also forced by her helpless... ”
"You only think about yourself, not about the feelings of others!" Sun Mei's eyes were red, "She is still young, how can you do this to her!" ”
I was speechless, feeling only a pang of regret. My brother also looked at me sadly, and I knew that I might really be going too far this time.
"I was wrong." I sighed, "I shouldn't have scolded her in public, I would go to her to apologize." ”
My brother and Sun Mei both breathed a sigh of relief and persuaded me to reconcile with Sun Yu as soon as possible. I nodded and immediately went to Sun Yu's room and knocked lightly on the door.
"Who!" Sun Yu's sharp question came from inside.
"It's me." I say.
After a few seconds, the door opened. I saw Sun Yu with teary eyes, and the suitcase beside me was about to be ready.
I took a deep breath and thought of what I wanted to say. I solemnly said to her: "Sun Yu, I'm sorry, I shouldn't have publicly reprimanded you, my attitude is indeed too serious."
Sun Yu choked and did not speak.
I continued to whisper, "I promise to pay attention to my words and deeds in the future, and I will respect you and be your friend."
Sun Yu sobbed and did not answer immediately. After a while, she choked up and said, "You have broken my heart, I don't know if I can still believe you."
My heart sank, but I still straightened my back and said sincerely: "I swear, I will never hurt you again." I will put myself in your shoes.
My brother and Sun Mei also followed, and they persuaded Sun Yu to accept my apology and give our family a new beginning.
After repeated pleading, Sun Yu finally nodded and promised to give me a chance. I was relieved and thanked her repeatedly.
Since then, I have always paid attention to my words and deeds, and tried to put myself in Sun Yu's shoes. Sometimes she would inadvertently say something uncomfortable, but I learned to be tolerant and restrained in my temper.
One day after dinner, she suddenly said: "I see that my sister-in-law's cooking is really unpalatable, I can't swallow it." I guess it's up to me to cook.
I forced down the unhappiness in my heart, and said with a smile: "Yumei is famous for her good craftsmanship, or will you teach my sister-in-law a few dishes?" We can learn a little more.
Sun Yu pouted, "Alas, she is a cooking, I teach it in vain." It's not as good as I usually make the main dish, she makes a side dish, saving waste of ingredients.
My sister-in-law's face was embarrassed and embarrassed. At this time, my brother jumped out to play the circle: "We all like the craftsmanship of plums, and you should try to appreciate it more Yumei."
I quickly chimed in: "Yes, everyone cooks differently, and we just like the taste of our sister-in-law the most."
Sun Yu muttered a few words, but did not force him to take over the cooking. I breathed a sigh of relief and secretly rejoiced that the conflict had been resolved.
Later, when we went out to eat, Sun Yu disliked the unclean tableware in the store and loudly questioned the waiter.
Sun Yu gave me a dissatisfied look, but stopped complaining.
Slowly, we found a balance between us. Whenever she was inflexible, I guided her as tactfully as possible; And she began to learn to pay attention to her words and actions.
One day, she took the initiative to come to me and said a little shyly: "Brother, I'm sorry, I went too far before and didn't respect you and my sister-in-law."
I smiled gratifyingly and said she didn't have to mind, I had something wrong too. After that, our relationship became close.
This incident made me understand that you can't just think about yourself when dealing with people, and only by taking a step back can you win long-term harmony.
As time passed, the relationship between our family of four became closer and closer. Sun Yu also gradually adapted to life here and became a member of this family.
One day, my sister-in-law was sick and resting in bed, and Sun Yu took the initiative to take on the task of dinner. I wanted to persuade her to let me come, but she insisted that she had practiced good cooking skills and must surprise her sister-in-law.
After discussing with my brother, I decided to wait and see. We were watching TV in the living room and a smell wafted in. I hesitated to go to the kitchen to help, but thinking about the previous agreement, I stayed where I was.
After more than an hour, Sun Yu finally brought out the food. "Brother, eat and see, is it a big deal!" She said proudly.
My brother and I tasted it and couldn't help but look at each other – the taste was really great, even better than the big restaurants outside.
"It's delicious!" I praised, "Yumei, your cooking skills have reached the pinnacle!" ”
Sun Yu smiled happily: "Isn't it, I carefully prepared several of my sister-in-law's favorite dishes, and she will be very happy to eat them!" ”
We complimented the taste of the food as we ate. My sister-in-law smelled the aroma and got up excitedly to eat. After eating, she kept praising Sun Yu's craftsmanship, and Sun Yu was triumphant.
When I was washing the dishes and chopsticks alone that night, I suddenly felt the urge to cry. I realized that this once domineering little girl has completely changed and grown into a good sister who is sensible and caring.
Since that day, Sun Yu has often cooked a hearty dinner. My brother and sister-in-law were very pleased, and I was even more sincerely moved.
After a few days, Sun Yu offered to learn to clean, "I see that my sister-in-law is usually too stressed, and doing housework is tiring her, and I want to learn to help her share some."
I smiled and said, "Then please, Yumei." It's nice to have you. ”
So she seriously followed her sister-in-law to learn various household chores, and although the craft was not very proficient, she made rapid progress. My sister-in-law is finally at ease.
I am very pleased to watch Sun Yu's growth, she has fully integrated into this family. and the original judgment of the two.
One day, we were sitting at the dining table eating a delicious dinner made by Sun Yu, and she suddenly put down her bowl and chopsticks and said, "I'm sorry, brother, I went too far and caused you so much trouble."
Thank you for not giving up on me.
I held her hand movingly: "I am also very pleased with your growth." We are all family and will understand and support each other.
"In the future, I will treat my sister-in-law and brother well, and I will also listen to your words and stop acting willfully." Sun Yu's eyes reddened, "Thank you for giving me the opportunity to start over."
"Silly girl, don't say this." I smiled and rubbed her head.
Since then, we have talked about everything and cared for each other like biological brothers and sisters. Every time I think of our past misunderstandings and conflicts, I can't help but feel grateful - without that conflict, and there would be no subsequent restart, my relationship with Sun Yu would not have become so close.
This experience made me understand that the way to get along requires tolerance and concession in order to gain lifelong love from my family; And the change of role often stems from the courage to start anew.
From now on, we will work hand in hand to spend one happy year after another.
Day by day, our family of four has been living together for more than a year. Sun Yu has grown a lot in this year, not only his cooking skills have greatly increased, but his personality has also become more and more cheerful and steady.
One day, Sun Yu came to me excitedly, saying that she had a boyfriend and wanted to introduce us to each other.
"His name is Li Lei, and he is a high school classmate of mine." Sun Yu blushed and said, "People are very good, study well, and have a good family."
I smiled and nodded: "No problem, I believe that the ones you brought back are all good boys." ”
"Great!" Sun Yu said happily, "I'll call him here!" ”
So on the weekend, Sun Yu came with a tall and handsome young man. I could tell at a glance that he was very good to Sun Yu, and his face was always full of smiles.
"Hello uncles and aunts, I'm Li Lei." He greeted us politely.
I smiled and said, "Sun Yu has found such a good boyfriend, we are very relieved." I'll come back and play often in the future. ”
We had a great chat that day. Li Lei is a kind-hearted young man and very self-motivated. I believe that he will definitely be good to Sun Yu.
Since then, Li Lei has often come to our house as a guest. Sometimes Sun Yu had to work overtime or go out, and Li Lei took the initiative to help us do housework and chat with us.
A month later, Li Lei and Sun Yu told us that they had decided to go on a formal date. I congratulated them with a smile and joked that Sun Yu would be handed over to you in the future, and you would have to take care of her.
Li Lei said solemnly: "Uncle, I will definitely be good to Sister Yu, please rest assured." I will make her happy. ”
I looked at their happy appearances and couldn't help but feel that time flew by. Sun Yu, who was still an infant, has now grown up and has his own love.
Two years later, Li Lei came to propose to me and wanted to marry Sun Yu. I readily agreed, and said to him with a smile: "Sun Yu is my own sister, you must be good to her wholeheartedly, I will always pay attention."
"Definitely, uncle!" Li Lei said solemnly.
I personally changed Sun Yu's wedding dress and watched as she was about to enter the wedding hall. "Yumei, you have finally grown up. Remember, no matter what happens, we will always have your back.
"Brother, thank you for giving me the opportunity to start over." Sun Yu's eyes reddened, "I will always remember your kindness to me."
"Go, live happily, and be yourself forever." I smiled and hugged her.
Sun Yu looked back at me for the last time, her eyes full of gratitude, and then she turned around and stepped into her new life.
Life is like a journey, we keep saying goodbye to the past and welcoming new people and things. Watching Sun Yu's growth, I sincerely feel gratified and satisfied.
Wherever she goes, this will always be her home. I sincerely wish her and Li Lei a happy life together.
In the blink of an eye, Sun Yu has been married to Li Lei for five years. In five years, she added two lovely grandchildren to our family.
When she was a child, she made many mistakes, but now Sun Yu has completely transformed into a good mother.
Every time I see Sun Yu gently coaxing the child to eat and sleep, I am very gratified.
One day, Sun Yu's eldest son, Ma Ming, ran over to me and asked, "Grandma, what do you say my mother was like when she was a child?" ”
I smiled and said to him, "When your mother was a child, she had a big temper and often quarreled with people. ”
"Hehe, I know." Ma Ming smiled wickedly and said, "Mom often says that the two of us quarrel now. ”
At this time, Sun Yu came over and couldn't help but blush a little when he heard our conversation.
"Later, your grandmother's love touched your mother and made her slowly become gentle and kind." I touched Ma Ming's head and said.
Sun Yu also smiled, and she said: "Yes, thanks to my uncle not giving up on me, step by step guidance, let me grow from a skin child to a mother."
"Haha, I knew that my mother must have been very skinny when she was a child!" Ma Ming said happily.
I looked at the lovely grandson in front of me and the gentle Sun Yu next to me, and my heart was full of relief and emotion.
A few days later, Sun Yu gave birth to a young daughter. She went through pregnancy and childbirth again, and I could see that she had matured a lot.
"Uncle, I finally understand how difficult it was for you to take care of me back then." One day Sun Yu suddenly said to me, "Now that I also have a baby, I know how hard it is to be a parent."
"Silly girl, guess you don't dare to point fingers casually now." I said with a smile.
"Yes," Sun Yu nodded with a smile, "I will never comment on others at will anymore, only by giving birth to a baby can I truly understand the hard work of others."
I watched her with relief as she grew from a willful girl to a good and virtuous mother.
Watching Sun Yu mature step by step, I felt more relieved and proud than ever. I believe that in the years to come, our family will work hand in hand, continue to laugh, continue to live beautifully, and welcome every new tomorrow.