In my family, my wife and I have been married for ten years. Although we are not rich, we have always lived happily.
That day, I had just come home from work and found my wife with a sad face. I asked curiously, "What's wrong, why do you have a sad face?" My wife sighed and said, "My mother called me, and she said she was going to come and take care of me during my confinement."
The wife smiled wryly and said, "yes, I originally thought so." But you know, she came alone, and we couldn't live in her.
His wife's face was even more gloomy, and she muttered, "The problem is that I just looked at our bank card, and the money in it is only 250 yuan."
Although our family is usually frugal in spending, this amount of money is really not enough to pay for my mother's hotel stay.
I heard my wife's sigh, took her hand and said, "It's okay, let's figure it out together." The wife nodded softly, tears of gratitude in her eyes.
That night, my wife and I discussed a plan. We decided to travel with our family of four, and while staying in the hotel, my wife stayed at the hotel for confinement while I went out with the kids to play.
Early the next morning, our family of four happily set out on the journey. We first went to a scenic mountainous area and the kids had a great time.
After settling my wife and children, I went out and found a cheap hotel to stay in.
The next morning, I arrived at the hotel early to get ready to take the kids out and play. Just as I was about to leave the door of the hotel, a familiar voice came: "Oh, it's you, son."
I was stunned, turned my head, and saw my father.
I hesitated, but finally walked up and said hello to my father. My father looked at me with a hint of mixed emotions flashing in his eyes, but he didn't say anything.
The father suddenly smiled and said, "Since you are in this hotel, why don't you have a meal with me." I hesitated, then nodded and followed my father out of the hotel.
We found a restaurant, ordered some home cooking, and sat down to eat. My father looked at me and suddenly said, "Son, you now have your own family and children, but have you ever thought that the relationship between you and me has become very strange.
It's just that I'm too busy at work and too tight on time to go home to see you.
The father sighed deeply and said, "Son, family is the most important thing, and family affection cannot be ignored. Don't be too busy to neglect to connect with your family.
My father looked at me, patted me lightly on the shoulder, and said, "Son, you have to cherish the happiness you have in front of you, and don't let family disputes and conflicts bring harm.
This trip made me understand what really matters. It's not money, it's not material, it's the affection and concern between family members.
By the time I returned to the hotel, my wife had resumed her confinement life. When she saw me coming back with my father, her brows tightened, and she couldn't help but blame: "How can you bring your father back, this is where I am confined!" I quickly explained: "It was my father who ran into me by chance, and I couldn't help but take him out to dinner."
I came out of my wife's room and into the children's room. The children were all playing, and when they saw me coming in, they happily ran over and put their arms around my legs.
While I was having fun with the children, my father walked in. He looked at this scene, showed a relieved smile, and came over and said, "The children are so cute, your family is very warm.
A flash of guilt flashed through my heart, but I didn't speak. The father went to his wife's door, knocked on it, and whispered, "Daughter-in-law, I am your husband's father."
The wife heard her father's voice, hesitated, and opened the door with the child in her arms. She looked at her father's eyes and cried with grievance: "I know that your family is very close, but after all, you are father and son, you should be considerate of my feelings."
The father walked over and hugged his wife tightly: "It's Dad who doesn't take your feelings into account enough, I'm sorry." You and my son are a family, and your affection is the most important thing.
As I watched this scene, my heart ached at the same time. I understand that family affection needs to be cared for. I walked over, patted my wife gently on the back, and said, "Honey, I was wrong.
The wife raised her head, the tears in her eyes gradually dissipated, she smiled and said, "I believe in you, we will be able to solve all the problems."
My son's words reminded me of a poignant past. Ten years ago, I left my family, including my wife and son, behind to pursue my career.
As my relationship with my wife drifted apart, I began to wander around, chasing money and fame. Although I am in a strange city, I have gradually achieved some achievements, but my heart is full of great emptiness and grievances.
This trip, I thought I could make up for the distance with my family and bring them joy and surprise. However, an unexpected contradiction found me again.
On the morning of the third day, my children and I were about to leave the hotel to play, only to find my wife pale and beads of sweat on her forehead.
His wife's voice trembled and said, "I've had a cold for the past two days, and my throat hurts badly. When I heard this, my heart sank.
The trip was supposed to allow his wife to confinement and recuperate, but now she is sick. I had to put aside my plans to take my children for a while and settle my wife to rest.
My heart was like a knife, and I felt deeply remorseful. If it weren't for my cheating behavior, our real family would not have such pain and conflict.
I went out in a hurry and came back with some medicine and porridge. My wife took a weak sip of porridge and looked at me gratefully, "Thank you, Dad."
The wife shook her head gently: "Let the past pass, let's face the present and the future together."
In those days, I took care of my wife's diet and daily life every day, brought her fruits and hot water, talked and laughed softly with her, and the children stood at the door from time to time to greet my mother.
Gradually, I began to understand that the warmth and unity of family are the most valuable treasures, and the pursuit of money and fame will only make me more lonely and remorseful.
Time passed in a hurry, and his wife's condition gradually improved. One sunny morning, my wife sat on the edge of my bed and said, "Thank you, dear.
"I held my wife's hand tightly, and my heart was filled with gratitude and love.
The significance of this trip has exceeded my initial imagination. It made me realize that money is not the only measure of happiness, and that family is what I need to pay attention to and cherish the most.
After a while, our family gradually adjusted to the rhythm of the new life. After the confinement, his wife has recovered well.
However, another problem quietly emerged. One night, just as my wife and I were falling asleep, the silence was shattered by the sudden crying of our son.
I tried to reassure him, but he kept crying, and I was distressed.
While patting her son on the back, my wife anxiously asked me, "What's wrong?" How could the baby be like this all of a sudden? I shook my head, helpless.
For a few days, my son's condition did not improve, so we had to take him to the hospital for a check-up. Doctors diagnosed him with a common respiratory infection that needed treatment.
The mention of the cost of treatment put our family in a difficult situation. Our family is not wealthy, and we used to spend a lot of money to take the whole family on a trip, and now we have encountered a son who is sick and needs to pay for medical expenses.
My wife's eyes were full of worry, she took my hand and whispered, "Can we find a solution?" We have been through so many difficulties together, and we will definitely be able to overcome this.
We started borrowing money from everywhere, borrowing from relatives and friends, asking for leave from the unit to pay more salaries, and so on. Although we were a little aggrieved and embarrassed to do so, we had to make such an effort for the sake of our children.
Time flies, my son's illness finally improves, and his smiling face returns to our lives. Although the family's financial situation is still not well-off, our family has come together and slowly moved through this difficult period.
In this difficult situation, I deeply understood the importance of family. No matter what kind of difficulties we encounter, as long as we unite and support each other, we can resolve conflicts and tide over difficulties together.
This home is the most precious treasure in my life. My father once taught me to cherish my family, and I hope to pass on this attitude and give my children a warm home.
When I got home, I shared with my wife what I had met with my father and what he had advised. The wife smiled but did not speak.
"Hello, is it sir?" A female voice came from the other end of the line. I hesitated for a moment and replied, "Yes, what's the matter?" The female voice said lightly: "I am your father's lawyer, and he asked me to contact you."
The conversation with my father at the hotel couldn't help but come back to my mind. I hurriedly asked, "Excuse me, what's the matter?" The lawyer pondered for a moment and said, "Your father has a part of his property that he is ready to leave to you, but there is one condition.
"When I heard this condition, I was immediately a little embarrassed. It's been a long time since I've been back to my hometown, and I often neglect to connect with my father.
I thought about it and dialed my wife's number. "Honey, I got a call from a lawyer that my dad had left me a part of the property, but there was one condition that I need to go home and take care of him for a month.
We can find a solution. "I was touched by my wife's support, and this time the choice seemed to become clearer.