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My daughter-in-law Li Mei has never been very filial to me, as a mother-in-law. My son Zhang Xiaoming got a bonus of 10,000 yuan a few days ago, and I was still happy, thinking that my son had some money and his face was bright, but I didn't know that this bonus finally brought me suffering.
The son smiled and said, "Mom, I will use this money well, don't worry." By the way, Meizi also said that she wanted to buy you a gift, which is considered filial piety to you. ”
When I heard that my daughter-in-law was going to buy me a gift, I was a little flattered, and I said, "Then the child doesn't have to buy anything too expensive, just buy something that I usually need." ”
I am 60 years old this year, and I used to live on the old house and real estate handed down from my ancestors, but then the land was expropriated by the government, so I lived alone in the old house, and my son has been working in the city for many years, and only occasionally comes back to see me. In order to save money and save money, I live a very simple life and never want to spend money indiscriminately. My daughter-in-law, Li Mei, is a girl from the local city, who loves to be beautiful and dress up, and loves to buy brand-name things, I know that.
"Mom, Meizi said that she wanted to give you a gift, you can accept it, this is a piece of her heart. My son said to me. "Alright then, I'll take it. I nodded and said.
Li Mei said happily: "Mom, this is a gift for you, it was bought with Xiao Ming's bonus, you will definitely like it!"
I took the gift box and opened it, and it turned out to be a pair of valuable jade bracelets, delicately carved with floral patterns, which were very beautiful.
I was surprised and said, "Meizi, this bracelet looks very expensive, you shouldn't buy such an expensive gift." ”
Li Mei waved her hand and said, "Mom, this is only 8,000 yuan, which is nothing compared to Xiao Mingde's bonus." This is a little bit of my heart for you, so you can take it. ”
I hesitated, but accepted the bracelet anyway. But in my heart, 8,000 yuan is indeed a lot of money for me. My son Xiao Ming and I live very frugally, and I can't understand that such a bracelet is worth this price.
Xiao Ming said: "Mom, you can take it, the plum is a piece of kindness, and this is just a small thing for her." You should be her to honor your heart. ”
I sighed, "What will I do in the future, this kid?"
Xiao Ming comforted me: "Mom, I will tell her that the money is still willing to be spent, but it can't be spent indiscriminately." Rest assured. ”
I still feel sad that 8,000 yuan is very important to me, enough to cover my living expenses for a few months. I really can't agree with them spending their money like that.
This has been bothering me psychologically. In the end, I decided to leave here and go back to my hometown to live in the countryside alone. I told my son that I wanted to go back to my hometown, but he tried to dissuade me at first, but seeing that I had made up my mind, he had to take me to the train station.
When I returned to my hometown, I lived alone in that small dilapidated house. This is the old house I lived in when I was a child, and although it is simple, it is full of memories for me.
The neighbors were surprised to see that an old lady came back to live alone, and came to see me.
"Ah Feng, I heard that you moved back from the city alone?" Aunt Mei said with concern.
"Yes, I am not Xi to life in the city, so I returned to my hometown. I laughed.
"It's not convenient for an old lady to live alone, if you need help, just say it, we're all here. Uncle Li, a neighbor, also said enthusiastically.
After I thanked them, I started tidying up the house alone. Although the facilities are rudimentary, I have cleaned up a neat and warm little home.
During the day, I work alone in the fields, which is hard but also fulfilling. In the evenings, I would cook a simple home-cooked meal and sit on a bench in front of me quietly watching the stars and the moon.
I live a simple and regular life, and when I need money, I will do small crafts to earn some pocket money. I don't have the scare of spending 8,000 yuan anymore, and I feel very calm.
One evening, my son Xiao Ming suddenly came back to see me.
"Mom, are you still Xi to living alone? Do you need me to hire a nurse for you?" Xiao Ming asked with concern.
I smiled and said, "No need son, I live well alone, quite Xi, don't worry." ”
Xiao Ming blamed himself a little: "Mom, are we making you unhappy in the city, I'm really sorry." Why don't you move back into town and live with us? ”
I shook my head and said, "Son, I'm really doing well, and you don't have to blame yourself." I love life here and I'm getting used to it. You'll just have time to come back and see me. ”
Xiao Ming nodded: "Okay mom, I'll come back to see you often in the future." You should pay attention, I will bring Meizi back next time. ”
A few days later, as I promised, Xiao Ming really came back to see me, and brought Li Mei with him.
As soon as I saw them, I couldn't help but feel a tightness in my heart, and the scene of the 8,000 jade bracelet came to my mind again. But on second thought, people must learn to be tolerant and tolerant after all, so I welcomed them into the house and served them my own soy milk and fried dough sticks.
"Mom, your place is really good, the air is so good, you can be so good alone. Xiao Ming exclaimed.
Li Mei also smiled and said, "Mom, seeing that you are in good spirits, we are still worried that you will not be Xi to living alone." ”
I smiled and said, "I'm living well alone, eating and sleeping well, so don't worry about me, just take care of yourself." ”
After breakfast, I took them on a tour of my newly built chicken shed. I have a few hens, go to the market every day to buy some leftovers to feed them, and they have hatched several chicks, which has become my pleasure here.
"Mom, you're having a very colorful life!" Xiao Ming complimented, "Do you want me to help you build a fish pond, and you can also raise some fish?"
I thought about it for a while and said, "Son, no need, I'm fine like this now, just raise a few chickens to play, I can't take care of too much." ”
Xiao Ming nodded: "Yes, Mom, you're right." Then we'll come back to see you often, just let us know if necessary. ”
I smiled and waved my hand: "Meizi, it's all over, people are not sages, who can be innocent? ”
Sending them away, the last trace of unhappiness in my heart disappeared. I decided to start a new life and live my old age well.
I began to adapt to the rhythm of life here and live a calm and fulfilling life.
In the morning I would get up and practice Xi tai chi and then go feed my hens and chicks. When they saw me coming, they all crowded over and chirped, and when I opened the bucket of rations, they couldn't wait to peck at me. Seeing them eat so deliciously, I also feel very satisfied.
In the morning, I would go to the nearby fields to help, although I was an old lady with little strength, but I could still help sweep the floor and move small tools. I'm not unlucky with that little money, mainly because I want to help and keep myself active.
At noon, I will make some simple lunches by myself, such as green vegetable and tofu soup, sweet potato porridge, etc. Although the tea is coarse and the rice is light, the feeling of self-reliance is very good. After lunch, I take a nap and then continue to do crafts in the afternoon to earn some hard-earned money.
My best hand is embroidery. I embroider small shoes, purses, and sometimes I get orders from my neighbors to embroider dowries for them. That's a little bit of money that's enough for me.
In the evening, I like to sit alone on a bench under the old locust tree. Watching the sunset and listening to the jingling of wind chimes, a sense of tranquility arises from the bottom of my heart. I will recall every bit of this day and be grateful for every little thing that happened today.
"Sister Feng, come, eat melon seeds. The neighbor's aunt came to greet me with a smile and handed me a handful of fresh melon seeds. I took the melon seeds and chatted with her about everyday things.
I feel like this old locust tree, deeply rooted in this land. Although my children are gone, I have found a new peaceful life. I deeply feel that the true meaning of life is not in fame and status, but in inner satisfaction.
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, it's spring.
This year's spring seems to have come exceptionally early, and the rape flowers in the village are already blooming brilliantly. I stood on the ridge and looked at the golden yellow, and my heart swelled with endless joy.
On this day, I packed up the house and planned to go to the market to buy some fresh ingredients and cook some of my children's favorite dishes when they were young. They said they were coming to see me today.
"Auntie, what kind of food do you want to buy?" The familiar aunt of the vegetable vendor greeted me warmly.
"Come on with your freshest stuff here. I said, "My children are coming back, and I want to make them some good food." ”
"Oops, that's great!" My aunt happily helped me pick out the dishes.
I bought greens, tofu, and some of the sweetest river prawns in the region. These are the favorite home-cooked dishes of childhood children.
When I got home, I happily started preparing dinner. I hadn't cooked for a long time, so I picked up the kitchen knife and frying spoon again, as if I had returned to the time of my youth.
As the sun set, the doorbell rang. I opened the door, and Xiao Ming and Li Mei appeared at the door with smiling faces.
"Mom, we're here!" Xiao Ming said happily.
"Come in, please come in. I hurriedly welcomed them into the house and sat down, and served them hot tea and snacks.
After dinner, Xiao Ming praised: "Mom, the food you cook is still so delicious! ”
I smiled and said, "These are all your favorite dishes when you were kids, I still remember." ”
Li Mei also smiled and said, "Mom, thank you for making such a delicious dinner." We are all relieved that you are living so well alone. ”
Before leaving, Xiao Ming said, "Mom, just tell us if you need anything, and I will come back to see you often this year." ”
As I watched them leave, I felt a sense of happiness.
I know that my life is complete. Even though my children are gone, I have found my own happiness. I will spend the four seasons one after another, and spend my own good time in this land.
In the blink of an eye, another summer is coming.
The lotus flowers in the village are in full bloom, so I will get up early in the morning and go to the lotus pond in the field to pick some fresh lotus flowers.
"Auntie, this lotus pod is really fragrant, the Shiye lotus pod soup you made must be delicious!" The young man passing by greeted me with a smile.
"Haha, yes, you can eat it tonight!" I said happily.
After harvesting a full basket, I climbed up the ridge with the basket on my back, and I happened to see my neighbor Uncle Li plowing the field in the distance.
"Sister Feng, thank you for your hard work!" When Uncle Li saw me, he stopped the cow and greeted me.
"Wherever, I pick some lotus flowers, and I can eat fresh Shiye lotus soup in the evening!" I said with a smile.
"That's nice!" Uncle Li praised, "Let's eat together at noon, the rice I take care of is also growing well, and we can have a bumper harvest this year." ”
I readily agreed to Uncle Li's invitation. It's a good feeling to work side by side, and everyone is working hard for a good harvest.
At noon, we had a hearty lunch together, and it was very lively. The fresh lotus pod soup is served with Uncle Li's rice, which is simple but delicious.
After lunch, I went home and took a nap. When I woke up, I started pruning the flowers and plants in the yard.
There are clumps of sunflowers in the yard, and it is the season for them to bloom. I carefully prune each sunflower, and they stand tall in the yard, exuding life.
At dusk, Xiao Ming called and said that they had been busy with work recently and might not have time to come back. I let my son work with peace of mind, and he is doing well on his own.
Hanging up, I served a chilled watermelon and was alone and quietly admiring the beautiful summer dusk.
I know it's all so good. I've found my meaning in life. Even when my children no longer need me, I still feel happy and satisfied.