The mother-in-law asked the sister-in-law and brother-in-law's family to come back for the New Year, but asked her son and daughter-in-law to take the children to live in a hostel.
"Eldest son, you are my biological flesh and blood, the family should be together for the New Year, you can't always run so far.
My mother-in-law and I glanced at each other, and there was helplessness in our eyes. The mother-in-law's sister-in-law is her brother's daughter, and her brother-in-law is her brother's son.
The mother-in-law is obsessed with family reunions and invites them back every year for the New Year, but they always make excuses not to come, which makes the mother-in-law feel uncomfortable.
My son and daughter-in-law and I live in the city, our son works on a construction site, and my daughter-in-law works as a coolie in a garment factory.
"Mother-in-law, let's stay in a hostel first, and then go to your sister-in-law's brother-in-law's house to pay New Year's greetings, and then come back." I cautiously came up with this approach.
After hearing this, the mother-in-law showed a smile on her face: "Okay, your little daughter-in-law is still sensible." ”
My son and daughter-in-law and I stayed at a nearby hostel with our children. The son had a reluctant expression, and the daughter-in-law silently picked up the broom, intending to clean up first.
"Don't be too particular, why do you have to come with a broom yourself." I couldn't help but say it.
The daughter-in-law shrugged her shoulders and was a little angry: "They are all relatives, and everyone invites us to live, how can we live in vain?" What if it's a little inconvenient, it's better than being wronged by my mother-in-law all the time.
When the son heard this, a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth: "Mom, don't be too stupid, the most important thing is human affection." You can't always think about yourself, and you have to take on the responsibility of being a son.
Looking at the firmness on the faces of my son and daughter-in-law, I couldn't help but be moved. Afterwards, we sorted out our things and went to my mother-in-law's and sister-in-law's house to pay New Year's greetings.
The mother-in-law, sister-in-law, and brother-in-law's house was very lively, the dining table was full of various delicacies, and the family sat together, laughing and laughing.
"Well, the second daughter-in-law is so good to her son, and she brought the child over." The mother-in-law praised with a smile.
After I met my sister-in-law and brother-in-law, I felt that I was still too soft-hearted. My daughter-in-law is right when she says to me, and she still has to shoulder the responsibility of being a son.
Back at the hostel, I decided to talk to my mother-in-law.
"Mother-in-law, don't let your daughter-in-law live in a hostel with her children, and in the future, our family will come back to accompany you during the Chinese New Year.
After hearing this, my mother-in-law's eyes turned red and she shook my hand emotionally: "Child, my mother-in-law didn't mean to let you stay in a hostel, she just wanted you to feel the warmth of family reunion."
Hearing my mother-in-law's words, I was so moved that tears came out of my eyes.
For the sake of the family, everyone is silently giving. My mother-in-law's sincere call made me understand the importance of family even more.
Just as we were enjoying the moment of reunion, a fierce quarrel broke out between the sister-in-law and the brother-in-law.
"Mom, why do you always love your sister but never care about me?" The brother-in-law asked his mother-in-law angrily.
The mother-in-law looked embarrassed, and said in a weak tone: "Child, your sister has been the pearl of my palm since she was a child, it's not that I don't love you, but I don't know your needs very well."
The sister-in-law laughed mockingly: "Mom, you don't have to make excuses. I think you are wishful thinking that the pearl of your palm is mine, so you treat me very favorably.
The mother-in-law's face became even more embarrassed, and her lips trembled, "Don't make any noise, it's all my children." ”
My son, daughter-in-law, and I couldn't help but fall into an awkward silence. They suddenly feel powerless about each other's family disputes, and they can only choose to be submissive to such disputes.
After this quarrel, a faint tension hung over our home. My daughter-in-law no longer giggles, but silently endures the trivial matters at home.
I watched all this with a sad heart, and although conflicts between relatives were unavoidable, I still hoped to maintain a harmonious family.
As the days passed, my mother-in-law's health gradually deteriorated. She coughed incessantly and often needed medication to relieve it.
"Mother-in-law, your health is not very good, do you want to go to the hospital to have a look?" I asked with concern.
The mother-in-law waved her hand and said with a smile: "Don't worry, my mother-in-law has long been used to this little illness." ”
I squeezed my mother-in-law's hand, tears welling up in my eyes, but I didn't dare to let them fall.
At this time, the mother-in-law suddenly felt unwell and almost fainted to the ground. We hurriedly helped her and anxiously asked, "Mother-in-law, what's wrong?" You okay? ”。
The mother-in-law struggled to open her eyes, gasped and said, "I want to meet my little brother, I hope they can be reunited with you."
Hearing my mother-in-law's words, we couldn't help but glance at each other. Although the sister-in-law and the brother-in-law are not in harmony, they are the biological son and daughter of the mother-in-law after all, how can we not meet the wishes of the mother-in-law? .
So, my son and I decided to go to my sister-in-law and brother-in-law, hoping to resolve the family's dispute.
"Sister, uncle, mother-in-law is seriously ill, she hopes you can come back to spend the New Year with her." I went to my sister-in-law's house with my son and said straight to the point.
The sister-in-law's face softened slightly, she picked up a pack of cigarettes from the table, lit one, took a deep puff of cigarette, and then said slowly: "Mother-in-law is sick?" ”
I nodded, and said with a determined look in my eyes, "Yes, she really wants you to come back with her." ”
The little uncle was silent for a moment, and finally said, "Okay, let's go back and see my mother-in-law, after all, we can't go back this year."
My son and I breathed a sigh of relief and our hearts were filled with hope.
Back at her mother-in-law's house, the sister-in-law and the brother-in-law got along unexpectedly. Together, they served their mother-in-law, fed her, arranged the bedding, and took care of her.
A happy smile bloomed on my mother-in-law's face, she looked at us and said gently, "Thank you for making our family finally able to be together."
Our family was reunited, and the family disputes were gradually resolved in this special year. Although there will still be conflicts in the family, we believe that as long as there is love, the family will be as warm and harmonious as this year.
We don't know what will happen next, but we believe that no matter what happens, we will try to maintain this family bond.
After the New Year, our family returned to the cottage where we lived in the city. The mother-in-law still stayed in her hometown in the countryside and enjoyed her comfortable old age.
Life gradually returned to peace, but one thing upset me. My mother-in-law's brother-in-law actually found our family and wanted to move to the city to live with us.
I couldn't accept this sudden turn of events. "Brother-in-law, what are you looking for your mother-in-law?" I asked bluntly.
The little brother-in-law said with an aggrieved face: "My mother-in-law always wants you to accompany her, and I also want to come and live with you, and take care of my mother-in-law by the way."
I couldn't help but feel indignant: "My mother-in-law is our mother-in-law, why should you take care of it?" Besides, we can't support ourselves, how can we take care of my mother-in-law and you? ”
The little uncle's face was full of displeasure: "What do you mean by that?" Isn't your mother-in-law worthy of care in your eyes? ”
I became more and more angry: "Of course, my mother-in-law is worth taking care of, but we have our own lives and responsibilities, even if we can't feed them, it's not your turn to worry about them!" ”
My son saw that my brother-in-law and I were arguing fiercely, so he hurriedly came over to persuade him: "You two should calm down, we have to think about this matter."
The daughter-in-law also interjected: "Mother-in-law is our family, we will never give up on her, but we also have to take into account our own life and reality."
The little uncle looked at us with a resentful face: "You are too unfilial to your mother-in-law like this!" She is so old that she wants her family to accompany her, what's wrong? ”
I smiled disdainfully: "Uncle, you don't have to be too much, we have been trying our best to take care of our mother-in-law, but this matter is not something you can meddle in, you should go back quickly."
Seeing our resolute attitude, the little uncle had no choice but to leave in disgrace.
When I think back on this dispute, I feel like my heart is in turmoil. The mother-in-law's request was too much for us to meet, and the brother-in-law's intervention made us feel uneasy.
We don't know how to solve this problem, and whatever decision we make, it will hurt some people's feelings.
The next day, I plan to discuss it with my mother-in-law and let her understand the difficulties of staying in a hostel.
"Mother-in-law, it's better for us to stay in a hostel, so that it is convenient to take care of the children." I said firmly.
The mother-in-law frowned: "Children always have to feel at home, how can staying in a hostel be compared with their own home?" You are with children, and it is too unlucky not to be at home on the first day of the new year.
I swallowed, knowing my mother-in-law's worries, but I was also worried about my children running around and destroying things at my mother-in-law's house.
Our family sat around the living room, and the atmosphere was solemn and tense. The son couldn't help but interject and said, "Mother-in-law, we are staying in a hostel for your convenience, and your health is also our greatest concern."
The mother-in-law's face gradually softened, and she sighed and said, "You are kind, but I just have a little scruples." After so many years, you are busy with work and the conditions at home are not good, so I want you to enjoy it and feel the warmth of family reunion.
My son and I exchanged a speechless look, we thought that my mother-in-law was dissatisfied with us, but it turned out that she was thinking about us.
"Mother-in-law, since you are so insistent, then let's celebrate the New Year according to your wishes." My daughter-in-law and I said in unison.
The mother-in-law nodded with satisfaction, and a hint of emotion flashed in her eyes.
On the evening of the Chinese New Year's Eve, my son, daughter-in-law and children had dinner together at my mother-in-law's house. My mother-in-law was happy to see our family happy, and her face was full of happy smiles.
Just when the atmosphere was warm and harmonious, suddenly the electric switch in the house tripped, and the whole family fell into darkness.
"It looks like there's something wrong with the circuit, I'll take a look." The son walked into the distribution box outside the door with a flashlight for his mobile phone.
After a while, the son came back with an anxious expression: "Mom, there is a problem with the circuit, it seems that an electrician needs to be hired to fix it."
When the mother-in-law heard this, she immediately became anxious: "It's so late, I'm afraid it's not easy to find an electrician to repair the circuit." ”
I bit my lip tightly, thought for a while and said, "Mother-in-law, we live in a hostel just to solve this kind of problem in case it happens."
The mother-in-law looked at our resolute attitude and fell silent.
On the evening of the thirtieth day of the Chinese New Year's Eve, we returned to the hostel with our children. The child happily jumped into bed, and the son and daughter-in-law were also relieved.
"My mother-in-law is not very happy, but I believe she can understand us." My son patted me on the shoulder as he spoke.
I smiled and nodded: "Yes, our family must be united, no matter what difficulties happen, we can get through it together."
On this Chinese New Year's Eve, although we did not get together in the traditional way, our care, understanding and support for each other filled this home with warmth.
After returning to the hostel, I remembered the hard work of my son and daughter-in-law for the family, and I couldn't help but feel a surge of motivation in my heart.
Before going out, I looked at my mother-in-law, who was still asleep, and I was a little hesitant.
"Mother-in-law, I'll borrow some money for my sister-in-law and brother-in-law, so that they can buy some New Year's goods and bring them back." I couldn't help but speak out about this decision.
The mother-in-law opened her eyes and her face was full of puzzlement: "Daughter-in-law, our family should care about each other during the New Year, why should we lend them money?" Aren't they capable of it themselves? ”
Hearing her mother-in-law's questioning, I felt uneasy in my heart. I once thought about giving them some help, but every time my mother-in-law objected, saying that they should be independent on their own.
Perhaps, this is not a good idea.
"Daughter-in-law, don't think about it so much." The mother-in-law said softly, "Every family has a scripture that is difficult to read, they have their suffering, and we also have our problems.
My mother-in-law's words echoed in my heart, and I felt a pang of guilt. Perhaps, I was too concerned about these material things and neglected the importance of family affection.
I consoled myself that, after all, the year was for reunion. And the company of family is the most precious gift.