The days after marriage are peaceful and happy. I moved to the county with my husband Li Cheng and lived with my in-laws. My mother-in-law treats me well, but she has a strict personality.
One day, my mother-in-law called me to me and said with a serious expression: "Tomorrow, my niece Xu Ying will send her illegitimate daughter for our family to adopt."
I was so surprised that I stammered, "Why do you want me to adopt?" This kid is not related to me! ”
My mother-in-law gave me a blank look and said, "Don't you want children?" This girl Sakura always causes trouble, I think she can't raise this illegitimate daughter.
Just take it and treat her like your own! ”。
I wanted to say something more, but my mother-in-law had already waved her hand and went back to the room. I sighed helplessly, feeling mixed in my heart.
My heart immediately softened. How can I turn a blind eye to this little love that is not needed so much? So I said to her softly: "Xiaofang, my name is Zhang Mei, and I will be your mother from today onwards."
Xiaofang looked up at me, her eyes full of distrust. She didn't speak, lowered her head and went.
I was so distressed that I took her to the bathroom to shower her, and then found some old clothes to put on her. She quietly left me at my mercy and didn't smile, just her eyes were empty and confused.
The mother-in-law looked at her coldly from the side and said, "Don't spoil her too much, and you don't have to give her kindergarten." Just take care of her food and clothing, just save some money! ”。
I couldn't help but whisper a retort: "Children are so young, they need maternal love and education." ”
The mother-in-law reprimanded: "Are you her mother? What qualifications are there to be bossy! Hurry up and run errands for me! ”
I could only swallow the words of rebuttal and quietly led Xiaofang back to the room. Although my mother-in-law's words were harsh, I couldn't take my anger out on this poor child.
This is the story of my encounter with Xiaofang. I named her Li Xiaoping and treated her like my own daughter.
At first, Xiao Ping was very unaccustomed to our family's life, and I could only love her little by little, hoping that she could open her heart.
Time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, Xiaoping has been living with my daughter Li Na for more than a year.
My daughter Na, three years old, is smart, optimistic and cheerful. Xiaoping is very introverted and does not talk much. However, Na treated her like a sister and often pulled her to play together, which made her gradually cheerful.
One day, Na excitedly ran up to me, held up a drawing and said, "Mom, look at the picture I drew with my sister!" "The painting is crookedly depicted of two little girls holding hands with a big red heart next to them.
My heart was hot, and I said happily: "What a good drawing!" Mom makes your and your sister's favorite shredded fish and meat at night, and our family has a happy meal! ”
That night, Xiao Ping took the initiative to eat a second bowl of rice with me for the first time. I watched with relief as she ate energetically, thinking that she was finally our own.
However, the good times did not last long. The next day, I found out I was pregnant. I happily wanted to tell my mother-in-law, but I saw her black face and threw a sentence heavily: "You are not ready to get rid of the fetus!" ”。
Frightened, I stammered and asked why. The mother-in-law said sharply: "You now have two daughters, Na and Xiaoping are still young, how can you have the energy to have a third?" Besides, Xiao Ping is not your biological child, you should only care about her and raise her! Go to the hospital and beat it as soon as possible! ”。
I cried and begged my mother-in-law to let me keep the baby, but she was adamant. Finally, I went to the hospital in tears to have an abortion.
When I got home, I kept crying. Seeing me like this, my mother-in-law reprimanded me even more severely: "What is there to cry about?" I am for your good and for the family.
I forced back tears and snorted softly. The mother-in-law left and continued to busy her housework.
After this incident, I fell into deep self-blame and remorse. I shouldn't listen to my mother-in-law and beat the children, I am already a mother and have the ability to raise three children.
Xiao Ping and Na didn't know what was going on, and seeing that I was absent-minded, they came over and pulled the corners of my clothes and told me to play with them.
I can't continue to pity myself and keep moving forward for my two surviving daughters!
Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, Xiaoping and Na grew up. Na is ten years old, well-behaved and obedient, with excellent grades. Xiao Ping is twelve years old this year, but her personality has changed greatly and she has become rebellious and disobedient.
Mothers-in-law also demand different from them. She only cares about Na's studies, but does not discipline Xiaoping very much. I tried my best to balance my love for my two daughters, but my mother-in-law always mercilessly compared them in front of Xiaoping, saying things like "how sensible Na is, not like someone who only knows how to play".
I felt sorry for Xiao Ping, but my mother-in-law reprimanded me not to spoil her too much. Xiao Ping, who no one loves, can only find a sense of belonging outside.
Finally, one day, twelve-year-old Xiao Ping ran away from home. I searched around anxiously, called the police, printed a search notice, and she was never heard.
Just as I was about to give up, Xiao Ping suddenly came back one night. She lost ten pounds, her face was full of wounds, and her clothes were ragged.
Xiao Ping was expressionless, pushed away from my embrace, and went to the bathroom by herself.
The mother-in-law did not say a word, and her face was ugly. Na carefully followed behind Xiao Ping.
After a few days, Xiaoping's condition improved slightly. I quietly asked her what had happened during all this time. She said inexplicably: "I'm doing well, a group, everyone treats me well, much happier than at home."
She sneered: "I don't need your hypocritical care." I have my own life! ”
I was speechless and could only sigh. Although Xiao Ping's appearance has returned, her heart has long flown away. I have to work harder to get her back and not let her hurt a little more.
So, I began to spend more time with Xiao Ping, telling her how much I cared about her, telling her interesting stories about my childhood to make her laugh.
I also began to discipline her to break her bad habit of rebellion. It was a tough process, but for her sake, I persevered.
I swear to protect her and give her a warm home for the rest of my life. I know that as long as I love her with all my heart, she will eventually become that cheerful and positive little girl again.
In the blink of an eye, Xiao Ping was eighteen years old and an adult. She was admitted to a local university, and I'm proud of her. Her rebellious spirit gradually disappeared, and her relationship with me became much closer.
My daughter Na, who is also eighteen years old this year, worked hard and finally got into a prestigious 211 university. I was so excited that I immediately prepared to buy a train ticket to accompany her to the check-in.
The mother-in-law was uncharacteristic, and said with a dark face: "You are so relieved to let Na go to college alone?" She is so squeamish, what if she is in danger? ”
I explained, "Na has grown up and can take care of herself. As a mother, I should let her pursue her life.
The mother-in-law sneered: "I know that you only hurt Xiaoping, and never care about your biological daughter!" It doesn't matter if Na leaves you, right? ”
I was stunned and hurriedly said, "Na will always be my most beloved daughter, but she grows up, and I must learn to let go."
"Save your quibbles!" The mother-in-law turned around and walked away angrily.
I sighed helplessly and decided to let my mother-in-law calm down for the time being. Na also advised me not to be too sad, she grew up, saw more storms, and would be fine.
A few days later, the night before Na left, I suddenly received a phone call from a hospital in a neighboring city.
My brain "buzzed", and my hands and feet were cold. Quickly called my mother-in-law, and the two of us immediately took a car to the neighboring city.
The doctor told me that Xiaoping was two months pregnant, but she had miscarried due to an overdose. She was extremely depressed and tried to commit suicide.
My heart was like a knife, and I kept blaming myself for not protecting her. Finally, Xiao Ping woke up. She said to me weakly, "I'm sorry Mom, I failed you for so many years of love."
Since I was a child, I have caused you so much trouble, and you have not abandoned me. But I've been breaking your heart.
I was very distressed and hurriedly hugged her: "Silly child, I should have accompanied you more and given you more love, and I shouldn't have made you feel abandoned."
Xiao Ping finally cried, she hugged me and cried out "Ma" silently. I knew that our mother-daughter relationship was finally re-established.
The mother-in-law watched from the sidelines, and tears welled up in her eyes. She nodded, as if to tell me that I was doing well.
I couldn't be more gratified. Through the storm, we have become a family. Together with my mother-in-law, I will give them meticulous love for mother and daughter.
Xiao Ping recovered and was discharged after being hospitalized for a month. She took the initiative to tell me that she wanted to quit Internet addiction and drug addiction and start a new life.
After leaving the hospital, I began to accompany her to various rehabilitation classes. She tried to listen attentively and gradually found her direction in life.
In this way, with my company, Xiaoping gradually moved towards a new life. Six months later, she finally quit all bad habits and became the cheerful and positive little girl again.
I am sincerely proud and happy for her. She also often said to me: "Mom, thanks to your companionship and support over the years, I have regained my confidence and found my dreams."
Hearing her words, I burst into tears with emotion. I smiled and hugged her: "My most beloved daughter, remember that mom will always support you."
In this way, Xiaoping and I resumed the closest mother-daughter relationship.
On graduation day, she excitedly videotaped me to show me her diploma. I looked at Na with a big smile on the screen, and my heart was very excited.
After a few days, Na returned to her hometown. As soon as she came back, she gave me a big hug: "Mom, I miss you so much!" ”。
I also hugged her tightly, and tears couldn't help but flow: "Na, mom thinks about you every day and night." Welcome home and let mom take a good look at how you grow up! ”。
Xiao Ping also came over and hugged Na, and said with a smile: "Good sister, you did so well in the test!" I'm so proud of you! ”
The three of us hugged and laughed happily, and the atmosphere of home was warm and harmonious.
The mother-in-law nodded her head in praise on the side, and a gentle smile appeared on her face.
As a mother, I have fulfilled my mission. I feel extremely relieved and satisfied. Looking at the smiling faces of my daughters, I knew that it was all worth it.
Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, another two years passed. After graduating from university, Xiaoping got a job at a drug rehabilitation center.
He has a history of drug dependence in the past, and now he has completely quit drug addiction and found a stable job with Xiaoping's company.
When I first met Ping's boyfriend, he seemed shy and restrained. But through conversation, I found that he has a gentle personality and is very considerate to Xiaoping.
A year later, they got married, and I was thrilled. The darkest stage of Xiaoping's life has passed, she has found happiness, and there is nothing more gratifying for me as a mother.
Shortly after marriage, Xiaoping became pregnant. When she happily shared the good news with me, I felt like I was back to her days as a new mother.
Nine months later, Xiaoping successfully gave birth to a cute baby boy. She named her son Li Tianyu. Tianyu was born with a smart look, and looking at him, I felt that Xiao Ping's life was complete from now on.
Sometimes Xiaoping would bring Tianyu to me and let me take care of it. Tianyu is very sticky to my grandmother, so I amuse him and tell him some lighthearted and interesting stories.
Now 48 years old, I have experienced so many ups and downs. But looking back, I don't regret it. Because those difficult times made me grow and re-established our mother-daughter relationship.
Occasionally, Na would come back from out of town to see me. She was busy at work, but every time she came back, she would take me out for walks, eats, and gossip.
Once during a walk, she suddenly hugged me and said, "Mom, I'm sorry, I've caused you a lot of trouble over the years, right?" ”
I said in surprise, "Na, when did you get me in trouble?" You've always been a good daughter! ”
Na smiled and shook her head: "I know you sacrificed a lot to raise me and my sister. I want to say, thank you for all your efforts.
My tears couldn't help but flow. I hugged Na and it felt incredibly warm.
Life is full of ups and downs, but looking back, it was all worth it. Both of my daughters have now found happiness and I feel content as a mother.
I believe there are many more things waiting for us in the future. I will continue to love them with all my heart until the last moment of my life.
In the blink of an eye, more than two years have passed. Xiaoping's son Tianyu is three years old, lively and cute, and is the pearl in the palm of our family.
Tianyu likes to play with his aunt the most. Sometimes Na would take him to the zoo or playground and happily tell me interesting stories about them.
"Mom, guess what? Today I took Tianyu to the zoo, and his favorite is the giant panda! The lazy panda was eating bamboo, and Tianyu was overjoyed, saying that he would become a giant panda keeper when he grew up.
"What's going on in this kid's head!" I laughed and quipped, "But it's nice that he likes animals so much."
"Yes! Tianyu reminds me of myself when I was a child. With him, I felt like I was back in a carefree childhood.
I smiled and nodded. Tianyu is like a ray of sunshine, infecting our whole family and making us feel the beauty of life.
Recently, I participated in a painting interest class held by the community. Although I am old, I still want to learn something new and enrich my life.
In the first lesson, the teacher taught us how to simply draw fruits. I smudged and drew a crooked apple.
"You drew apples, right? Very well drawn! The teacher said with a smile.
I laughed too. I remembered that when I was a child, I used to call Xiao Ping "little apple", but I didn't expect that the first fruit I painted now was also an apple, which is really fateful.
Slowly, my painting technique also improved. Occasionally, I would draw some sketches of Xiaoping and Tianyu and give them to them.
Drawing became a small pleasure in my life. I am no longer just the mother of Xiaoping and Na, but live my own personality and hobbies, which makes me feel that my life is full and beautiful.
On the other hand, Xiaoping and her husband are also doing well. They are all improving in their favorite jobs.
Watching her share interesting work stories with me, I feel that she has fully integrated into society and found meaning in life, which is very gratifying.
Life is like this, through the wind and rain, you can see the rainbow. Watching both daughters find happiness, I am grateful that life has given us a second chance to rebuild our mother-daughter relationship.