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My name is Wang Fang and I am 68 years old this year. Before I retired, I worked in a state-owned enterprise, and my husband died of illness at an early age. Now I live alone in a commercial house in the suburbs of Beijing that I applied for many years ago, and my son Wang Qiang emigrated abroad many years ago and rarely contacted. My only daughter, Wang Man, lives in Shanghai and occasionally calls me to greet her.
Two years ago, our community was requisitioned and relocated, and I received 1.5 million yuan in relocation compensation. This money is already very abundant for me, in addition to buying groceries and cooking, my main pastime is to chat with familiar neighbors and play mahjong. My life is calm and regular.
One weekend afternoon, I suddenly received a strange phone call, saying that my daughter-in-law Li Mei was now critically ill in the hospital and asked me to go quickly. I was a little surprised that my relationship with Li Mei had not been very close for many years. When Wang Qiang married her, my husband and I didn't approve of it, thinking that she grew up in the city and never forgot to buy brand-name cosmetics all day long, so it was not suitable to marry into our family as a daughter-in-law.
Li Mei was very sick and skinny, but when she saw me coming, she was still very grateful, took my hand and said, "Mom, you have worked hard, you came to see me, I am so sorry for you." ”
I felt very guilty in my heart, and I also held her hand and said, "Mei'er, it should be said that I am sorry, I have not fulfilled my responsibilities as a mother-in-law for so many years, and I rarely come to see you." I feel very indebted to you for this terrible illness. From now on, I will take good care of you and will compensate you. ”
Li Mei listened, her eyes turned red, thank you for my promise. I felt very uncomfortable in my heart, looking at her sick face and thin body, I felt guilty and distressed at the same time. Over the years, I've snubbed her too much.
From that day on, I came to the hospital every day to take care of Li Mei. In the first few days, Li Mei couldn't get up and go to the toilet by herself, so she needed my support throughout the whole process. Gradually, with my patient care, her condition improved a little and she was able to reluctantly get up and eat on her own. I did my best to blanch her, serve her food, wipe her body, and talk a few days to lighten her mood. Finally, her face was a little bloody, and she no longer looked like she was parting from life and death.
In this way, day after day, I took care of Li Mei in the hospital, and I never neglected it. Occasionally, my daughter Wang Man would come to visit Li Mei, but most of the time I was here alone. I know that she is busy with work, but I still hope that she can care more about Li Mei, who is sick.
After I finished my work, I went to chat with Wang Man, and she asked me directly: "Mom, you have been taking care of Li Mei here for more than a month, and you should go back to rest and rest, right? Besides, you and Li Mei are not relatives, why do you take care of her so carefully?"
I sighed, sat down next to Wang Man, and said gently, "Manman, Mom knows you don't understand. But my mother feels that she owes Li Mei that for so many years, our family has not fulfilled its responsibilities to her. Now that she is sick in bed, we should take good care of her, not only because of responsibility, but also because of human affection and conscience. ”
Wang Man frowned and said, "Mom, I have no objection to you coming to visit her, but you are 68 years old, and it is too hard to be in the hospital all day." Besides, Li Mei didn't make any big contribution to our family, so you don't need to spend so much time and energy on her. ”
I said a little excitedly: "Manman, when your brother married Li Mei, we didn't approve of it, but Li Mei has been very filial to us all these years. Now that the person is sick, we ' leave her. You're going to be old in the future, and if you're sick then, do you want us all to leave you?"
Wang Man wanted to say something, but seeing my excited appearance, he had to stop persuading me. She sighed and said, "Mom, it's good if you're happy." I'll be back next month to see Li Mei. You have to pay attention to your body yourself. With that, she picked up her bag and left.
I looked at her back, and I felt very uncomfortable. I know Wang Man doesn't understand me, but I can't leave Li Mei alone. Maybe that's the responsibility of being a human being. I can't let regret become a part of my life.
As the days passed, I continued to take care of Li Mei wholeheartedly. In order for her condition to improve as soon as possible, I even asked a Chinese medicine practitioner to prescribe and infuse her. Although it cost me some of my savings, I am happy to see that Li Mei's condition is slowly improving.
"Mom, what are you going to do when you take out so much money? Don't pay for Li Meihua anymore, she is hopeless, how will you live in your old age when the money is spent?" Wang Man said excitedly.
I said calmly, "Manman, I have already decided that I will do my best to save Li Mei." Even if I spend all my savings, I have no regrets. I owe her this money. ”
Without waiting for Wang Man to answer, I hung up the phone. I knew she would strongly object, but I had to save Li Mei. That night, Li Mei underwent surgery. I waited all night at the door of the operating room, and the operation was a success! I burst into tears. Now Li Mei finally saw hope, and I also let go of the big stone in my heart.
"Mom, I heard from the doctor that you have already paid 100,000 yuan for Li Mei's surgery, why did you take out another 500,000 yuan today? What are you doing?"
Wang Man raised his voice and said, "Mom, do you know what you're doing? Is Li Mei our daughter-in-law? Why do you have to pay so much for her? What should you do if the money is spent in your old age?"
I also raised my voice and said, "Manman, I know you don't agree, but it's my decision. Li Mei's life and death are at stake now, and we should go all out to save her! What if we spend all our savings? I'm old, and money is nothing to me, but I can't watch Li Mei die. ”
"Okay, you Wang Fang, I don't have your mother! You can do whatever you want!" After Wang Man finished speaking angrily, he hung up the phone. I silently shed tears, and my heart was like a knife. I knew my daughter would object, but I had no choice. In order not to let my daughter irritate the old father again, I decided not to mention his hospitalization. It's my bitterness alone, but I don't regret it. Because I can't be a new person.
One day a month later, Li Mei was finally able to be discharged from the hospital. Her appearance has improved a lot, and she can take care of herself and live on her own, and I am also relieved. I decided not to contact Wang Man for the time being, and took on the responsibility of taking care of Li Mei alone. I believe that fate will definitely bring mother and daughter back together.
I spent all my savings to treat my seriously ill daughter-in-law Li Mei, and my daughter Wang Man was very opposed. Li Mei was finally discharged from the hospital, and I decided to continue to take care of her and keep my distance from my daughter Wang Man for the time being.
After Li Mei was discharged from the hospital, I took her into my home and asked her to live with me. In the first days, Li Mei was still very weak, and I continued to take care of her diet and daily life. Slowly, under my careful care, Li Mei's health improved a lot, and her spirit also lifted up.
One day, I was making porridge for Li Mei, Li Mei suddenly came over and held my hand, her eyes were red and she said, "Mom, I really don't know how to thank you." I am so grateful that you did not dislike my daughter-in-law, and you came all the way to take care of me and spend all your savings on me. ”
I quickly pulled Li Mei to the chair and sat down, patted her hand and said, "Mei'er, you are my daughter-in-law and my daughter alone." I didn't do enough to you before, but this time I'm just doing my duty, and you don't have to be too grateful to me. ”
Li Mei shook her head and said, "Mom, I know that Man Man is against you doing this, and even quarrels with you. I don't have the face to see her again. It's all my fault, causing your mother and daughter to fight. Speaking of this, Li Mei lowered her head with red eyes.
I comforted her softly: "Mei'er, you are a sick person and need someone to take care of you, this is human nature. Manman will understand one day. It's going to be fine between our mother and daughter, don't blame yourself. ”
Li Mei wiped her tears and looked at me gratefully. I feel warm in my heart, as if I have regained my family.
In this way, as the days passed, Li Mei and I depended on each other, like mother and daughter. I gradually felt relieved in my heart, and I no longer thought about Wang Man.
One day, the doorbell rang suddenly, and when I opened the door, I saw Wang Man standing outside the door!
Wang Man took the initiative to come over and give me a hug, and said gently: "Mom, I'm sorry, it's me who is not good, and I shouldn't have quarreled with you." You're my real mother after all. ”
I hugged her tightly and excitedly. For so many days, I had been worried that my daughter would cut ties with me, and now I was so happy that I was in tears when I saw her come to me.
After Wang Man sat down, he saw Li Mei who was resting in the house, and his face became a little ugly. But she still reluctantly nodded to Li Mei and said hello. I busily made tea for them to break the awkward atmosphere.
Drinking tea, Wang Man looked at me and stopped talking. I waited quietly for her to speak. After a while, Wang Man finally mustered up the courage and said, "Mom, I came this time to ask you for something. You still have 500,000 yuan left in savings, right? Can you lend me the 500,000 yuan first? I've been in some trouble in my business lately, and I need to use money to get through it. ”
I looked at her in amazement, a little disappointed. It turned out that she was still in it for money, and my heart was very sour.
Looking at Wang Man's expectant gaze, I sighed softly. I know that the daughter in front of me is still the daughter I loved back then, but when she grows up and is forced by life, she has become realistic and calculating.
"Manman, didn't you just say that I am your biological mother? What should a mother think about her children the most?" I looked at Wang Man's eyes gently, and she looked at me in dismay.
"I remember when you were a child, your mother would be reluctant to buy new clothes for you, and she would be reluctant to take a taxi, and she wanted to leave every copper plate for you. Now that you are in trouble, of course your mother is reluctant to embarrass you. Wang Man's eyes turned red and he lowered his head.
"But Manman, you're already an independent strong woman. Mom lays the foundation for you, and you have to learn to be self-reliant. Money is important, but family affection is more precious than money. You still have your own career and family, and your mother believes that you will be able to get through it. I patted her hand.
Wang Man looked up at me, tears rolling in his eyes: "Mom, I'm sorry, it's me who is not good, and I always disappoint you." I shouldn't just think about money, you're right, I'll figure it out myself. ”
I smiled and hugged her: "Silly, you will always be the strongest and bravest daughter in my mother's heart." Don't think about money, our mother and daughter are back together, which is the happiest thing for my mother!"
After that day, Wang Man began to visit me and Li Mei often. I watched with relief as they slowly repaired their relationship and got along like sisters. I also confessed to Wang Man the whole story of Li Mei's illness. Wang Man kept apologizing to me.
Now, the three of us are happy as a family. I feel that my life is fulfilled and that I have lived my life as a mother. Money is not the most important thing, I have to protect the relationship between my daughters, which is my biggest responsibility in this life.
Watching them laugh and laugh, I was only moved. I believe that fate and love will bring our mother and daughter closer and closer. The most precious thing in the world is the love between relatives.
Wang Man began to come to see me and Li Mei often, and she gradually accepted Li Mei. Once, when Wang Man came, Li Mei was cooking dinner for us.
Wang Man smiled and said to Li Mei: "Sister Mei, I heard from my mother that your skills are very good, so I won't help, and I will try your skills later." ”
Li Mei nodded happily, and then brought the prepared meals to the table one by one. Wang Man and I both feasted and praised Li Mei's dishes for being very authentic and delicious.
That night, Wang Man stayed at my house. The three of us chatted about our respective experiences, from Wang Man's work and workplace, to the bits and pieces of Li Mei's illness, and to the aging of the years I have spent.
Li Mei and I also laughed at Wang Man's troubles when he was a child, and Wang Man was not annoyed, and laughed with us. Late at night, I listened to their steady breathing, and thought to myself that the warmth of this moment was the most satisfying time of my life.
I sent Wang Man to the door and watched her car drive away. Back in the house, I saw Li Mei sitting by the window with tears shining down her face, and I hurried over to hug her.
Li Mei choked up and said, "Mom, I feel like I've gone back to the past, and our family seems to be reunited again." I am so grateful to you for making this possible. I will always be your good daughter and always be with you. ”
I also shed tears of emotion, and whispered: "Silly girl, with you and Manman here, it is the happiest thing in my mother's life." We'll be together forever as a family. ”
Time flies, and two years have passed in a blink of an eye. In the past two years, Wang Man has often come to visit us, and Li Mei and I have a happy life.
Until one day, I suddenly fainted at home. When I woke up, Wang Man and Li Mei were in front of my bed, and my two delicate daughters were crying so much that their eyes were red and swollen.
It turned out that I couldn't escape the fate of old age after all, and I got a geriatric disease. I smiled and said to them, "Mom has no regrets about living to this day, you must live your own life." ”
So, they started taking turns taking care of me. I looked at them and thanked God for letting me live to the end of my life and for giving me such a wonderful two daughters. I'm sure they'll spend the time together after I'm gone, because they've been back in love.
My health deteriorated and I was bedridden all day long. Wang Man and Li Mei are full of filial piety, and they take care of my daily life and diet every day.
Once, when Li Mei was feeding me, I looked at her haggard face and dark circles under her eyes, sighed and said, "Mei'er, Mom sees that you have lost weight recently, you must have worked too hard to take care of me." ”
Li Mei hurriedly said: "Mom, what do you say, it is my blessing to take care of you." I'm not working hard at all. I shook my head, feeling very uncomfortable.
That night, I asked Li Mei to go back to the house to rest first, and sat alone in the courtyard in a daze. As night fell, the cool breeze XiXi, and I couldn't help but think of the past. I've lived most of my life, and I've been through so many changes. Now I'm old, and I'm waiting for time to take me away.
"Mom, why are you blowing the wind here alone?" Suddenly, Wang Man's voice sounded behind me. She came up worriedly, helped me to a chair and sat down, and draped a blanket over me.
"Mom, what stupid things are you talking about!" Wang Man hurriedly said, "We all listen to you and will always be by your side." You are our mom and we will always love you. ”
I nodded, knowing in my heart that my days were numbered. I need to tell her about my unfulfilled wishes.
Wang Man's eyes were red, and he held my hand and said, "Mom, I know." I'll do as you say. Sister Mei and I will be together forever. ”
I nodded in satisfaction. Although I am dying, I can tell my daughter what is in my heart, and I can have no regrets.
After that night, my body deteriorated and I couldn't wake up all day long. Li Mei and Wang Man stood in front of my bed every step of the way, crying bitterly.
I believe that after I leave, Wang Man and Li Mei will support each other and become a family again. They will cherish the motherly love I left behind and protect our home.
My life wasn't perfect, but I loved them as much as I could. That's enough.
I don't know what happened after I died. I only hope that Li Mei and Wang Man can take care of each other and no longer be as distant as in the past.
According to my neighbor's aunt later, on the day I died, Li Mei and Wang Man both cried bitterly, and the neighbors downstairs could hear their mournful cries. Several young men helped them out of my house, tears in their eyes.
My funeral was very simple, Li Mei and Wang Man, both dressed in white, stood in front of my photo and wept bitterly. Relatives and friends in the neighborhood came to mourn, saying that I was an upright and kind person all my life, taught my children well, and finally reconciled my two daughters, and I was a rare good mother.
After the funeral, Li Mei decided to stay in Beijing and continue to live in the old house I left for them. Wang Man also began to return to Beijing often to visit Li Mei, and they were reluctant to give up, like biological sisters.
Once, when Li Mei was sick and hospitalized, Wang Man rushed back from Shanghai to take care of her, and stayed in front of the hospital bed day and night. After Li Mei's condition improved and she was discharged from the hospital, Wang Man was so happy that she burst into tears.
Wang Man began to consider coming to Beijing to develop closer to Li Mei. Li Mei repeatedly dissuaded, saying that she could take care of herself. In the end, Wang Man decided to stay in Shanghai to live and work, and returned to Beijing regularly every month to visit Li Mei.
The days passed, and in the blink of an eye, another five years passed. Li Mei kept my old house in good order and used the savings I left her to improve her life. Occasionally, my old neighbors would come to visit her, and everyone would talk about my life together.
A few years later, Wang Man got married and had children in Shanghai, and started a family. She often takes her husband and children back to Beijing to visit Li Mei, and the family is happy. Li Mei is also getting old, and Wang Man asks her to consider moving to Shanghai to live with them, but Li Mei is still willing to live alone in the familiar Beijing.
My two daughters, one in Beijing and one in Shanghai, are growing in bondage. They call regularly to greet each other on how they are doing. Every festival, they will also get together, talk about my bits and pieces, and feel the beauty of life.
Seeing them live in harmony, I smiled with relief in the Heavenly Spirit. My wish in life has come true, and my only two daughters will cherish the motherly love I left behind, help each other, and work together to get through every stage of life.
That's why I'm here, and I'm satisfied. Although I have passed away many years, I believe that my daughter will cherish my love and be grateful for my existence, which is my greatest relief and peace.