She is 72 years old, which is already the age of a mother-in-law. After her wife and her retired, they received a pension of 6,200 yuan per month, barely enough to maintain the lives of two people.
One day, her daughter-in-law came to the door. The daughter-in-law mentioned that the family recently had a loan to repay and urgently needed 5,000 yuan. However, she looked at her daughter-in-law in front of her and told her her that she was determined to refuse.
When she heard this, her heart became excited. In the old age of an old man, should he live for himself or give everything for his children? She has always been accustomed to paying for her family and children, but now she feels powerless.
"Wan'er, your son and I have supported you for so many years, and now that we are retired, we should also enjoy our old age.
We've given too much to go on like this. Her tone was resolute.
Wan'er looked at her mother-in-law's determined eyes and knew that she had made up her mind. She was disappointed and left with some grievances.
She looked at the back of her mother-in-law leaving, and the contradictions and confusion in her heart gradually spread. She began to think back to her experiences as a young woman.
Now that she is old, it is also as she should be to live her own old age. She firmly believes that only if she is good to herself can she be good to others.
However, there is also a trace of inseparable emotion in her heart. She remembers that she raised her son with her own hands when he was a child.
Should those beautiful and selfless efforts be rewarded?
In the confusion of her thoughts, she fell into deep thought. She was conflicted and unable to make a decision.
The next day, she found Wan'er and sat down to have a good talk with her.
Wan'er finally breathed a sigh of relief when she heard this. She knew that her mother-in-law was willing to take the initiative to speak, indicating that she had accepted their difficulties, which was a kind of progress.
The two shook hands and reached an agreement, and this seemingly unresolved dispute finally found a way to resolve.
From that day on, the relationship between Wan'er and her family gradually eased. Mother-in-law understands that it is a parent's duty to help her children, but she must not make it too difficult for herself.
Time passed slowly, and Wan'er gradually repaid the loan to her mother-in-law as agreed. In this process, the mother-in-law saw Wan'er's efforts and sincerity, and began to feel more at ease and trust her and her son.
However, just when she thought that the conflicts and confusions in her family would eventually be resolved, a sudden change broke the peace.
The son found Wan'er overnight, hoping to borrow their money again.
The contradictions and confusions in her heart are like a turbulent river, struggling for a long time but still unable to calm down. Her daughter-in-law's request became a thorn in her heart, triggering a deeper dispute.
One day, she suddenly received a call from her son. The purpose of the son's call was to help his daughter-in-law get some extra income.
"Mom, I know you don't want to give Wan'er that money, but we're really in trouble. For the sake of your grandson, can you help us a little more? The son's voice was full of begging.
"Why do you always talk about your grandson? Children are your responsibility, not mine. I'm retired, and the monthly pension I receive is also for myself to spend my old age.
"She was resolute.
"I can't give, and I don't want to give. If you still expect me to help you, forget it. We are each responsible for our own lives and cannot always rely on others.
However, the desperate voice on the other end of the phone made her feel a little sad inside. She once wanted her son to live a happy life and gave a lot for him.
A few days passed, and her son finally came to her house. He looked tired and sad, as if the pressure was about to crush him.
"Mom, I really can't help it. Wan'er and I have already raised some money, but we are still a little short of paying it off.
The son was silent for a moment, his eyes revealing a kind of acquiescence, a kind of understanding.
"Okay, Mom. I see what you mean. I'll think of another way to solve our problem. He whispered, loneliness streaming through his words.
She looked at the back of her son's departure, and the contradiction and helplessness in her heart added a trace of anxiety. This family dispute and conflict is still unresolved, and their relationship has become more fragile in this dispute.
In the days that followed, she was caught in a tangle of contradictions. She began to think about what the difficulties her daughter-in-law had said that day and why they needed so much money.
After inquiring, she learned that her son had indeed had some troubles recently. What used to be a stable job has become unstable due to the company's layoffs.
Faced with the company's financial pressure and the approaching repayment date of the loan, they are really facing a dilemma.
Hearing this, she felt that the contradiction in her heart was even more acute. She couldn't help but think of the hardships of her youth, when she gave everything for her children.
She began to wonder if she had made the right decision.
She sat in the corner and thought silently. The son and daughter-in-law, although they make her feel distressed, they have their own responsibilities, and she can't blindly help.
As the days passed, it became more and more difficult for her to sleep. She struggled to clear her mind and find a way to take care of herself without putting too much pressure on her son.
Finally, one day, she made up her mind and decided to give a certain amount of her pension every month to her son-in-law's children who were in need.
When she calmly told her son and daughter-in-law about her decision, they looked at her gratefully with tears in their eyes.
However, this decision did not solve the root of the problem, but instead caused more contradictions. As time went on, she found that her daughter-in-law began to become accustomed to her generosity, and gradually the need for money became more frequent.
As she faced a dwindling pension and increased stress in her life, she began to question the wisdom of her decision.
She was completely helpless at this contradiction and confusion. Everything she has is centered on her family, and now she is facing family strife.
Just as she was in despair, an unexpected situation happened. She suddenly fell ill and collapsed and was rushed to the hospital.
The daughter-in-law stays in the hospital every day and takes care of her daily life. She looked at the old man on the hospital bed, and her heart was full of gratitude and guilt for her selfless dedication.
Slowly, the relationship between her and her daughter-in-law changed. During this time together, she saw her daughter-in-law's sincerity and hard work, and also felt her pity and thoughtfulness.
Gradually, her condition improved, and she was able to live independently again. But the contradictions and confusion in her heart about the family still exist.
When she got home, she decided to find a balanced way to solve the problem. She sat down with her daughter-in-law and talked openly about their inner thoughts and confusions.
Over time, the family gradually regained harmony and stability. A bond of trust and confiding has been established between the daughter-in-law and her, and they have become more and more understanding and respectful of each other's choices and decisions.