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My name is Wang Fang and I am 65 years old this year. As a retired worker, I live on a pension of 5,000 yuan a month. His son Wang Qiang did business in the county, mixed well, and married a beautiful and capable daughter-in-law, Li Mei. Two years ago, they gave birth to a lovely daughter named Wang Xiaohua.
In order to take care of Xiaohua, I offered to take my granddaughter for three years and raise her to adulthood. Originally, my daughter-in-law disagreed, but I repeatedly promised that I would take good care of Xiaohua, so she reluctantly agreed.
"Mom, are you okay? His son Wang Qiang called, and his tone was full of worry.
"Son, I'm in good health and in good spirits. Although Xiaohua is naughty, I have patience. I laughed.
"That's good. Huahua is please. If you need anything, just say it, and I will support you. Wang Qiang said.
"Got it, son, you can do your job. I'll raise Flowey well. ”
After hanging up the phone, I looked at the little flower that was crawling on the ground, and my heart was full of warmth. In the past three years, I will raise her to be a sensible and obedient good child.
The first days were really not easy, Xiaohua was very naughty, often running around, and getting saliva handprints everywhere. Once, she even climbed out on the balcony and scared my heart out.
"Huahua, come here, it's dangerous outside, you can't go. I shouted anxiously.
"No, I want to play. Xiaohua tilted her head, and her tone was very stubborn.
I had no choice but to run over and pick her up. From then on, I kept a closer eye on her, for fear that something would happen to her.
It took a lot of effort to make Xiaohua obedient. She likes to eat sweets, so I made an appointment with her for three chapters, and only when she is obedient can she have candy to eat. Gradually, through my patient guidance, her temperament did get much better.
In a blink of an eye, it has been a year with Xiaohua. Seeing her happy every day, my heart is also happy.
"Grandma, I'm hungry. Xiaohua ran over and pulled my trouser leg and said coquettishly.
"Okay, grandma, let's cook. I laughed and rubbed her little head.
She'll finally call me grandma. I remember when I first took her, she always called me Auntie, and I was still a little disappointed in my heart. Now I feel very relieved to hear her affectionately call me grandma.
And just like that, we've had more than a year of it. The bits and pieces with Xiaohua have become the happiest memories in my life. I often say to my husband, "Wife, our little flower will grow up and become a good child in the future." ”
It was in this peaceful life that an accident happened.
That day I took Xiaohua to the park to play on the slide. She climbed the slide and refused to come down, and she wouldn't slide down until I held her. I coaxed her: "Huahua, grandma is already old, and she can't hold you anymore." Can you slide down on your own?"
"Don't, I want grandma to hug you!" Xiaohua shouted angrily.
I reluctantly climbed the slide, picked her up and was about to slide down. Unsteadily, we both fell.
"Grandma, are you alright?" Xiaohua was so frightened that she burst into tears.
I endured the pain and comforted her: "Grandma is fine, Huahua doesn't cry, it's grandma who is not good." ”
When I got home, I had terrible back pain. My daughter-in-law Li Mei called, and I had to deal with it vaguely. I don't want her to worry.
As a result, this concealment was discovered by Li Mei. A few days later, she suddenly came back to visit, and at a glance she saw that I was hurting my back.
"Mom, what's wrong with your waist? Li Mei asked anxiously.
I smiled bitterly and said, "I was playing with Huahua that day, and I accidentally fell, so it's not in the way." ”
"Don't tell me about such a big thing, you have to have a good rest, you know?" Li Mei hurriedly brought me a hot towel and called a doctor to see a doctor.
I was secretly moved in my heart that my daughter-in-law was really interested in me.
Since then, Li Mei has often called to ask for warmth, and asked Wang Qiang to hire a caregiver for me. I knew they were doing it for my good, but I was still a little uncomfortable. I want to fulfill these three years of commitment on my own.
And just like that, another year passed. Xiaohua is already five years old and is becoming more and more cute and obedient. Every time she called me grandma coquettishly, I felt overjoyed.
On this day, Wang Qiang and Li Mei suddenly returned. They came straight to my house with a serious look on their faces.
"Mom, we want to take you and Huahua back to live in the county. It's time for you mother and daughter to be reunited. Wang Qiang said.
I was taken aback when I heard this, and hurriedly said, "No, no, no, I'm in good health, and I can continue to take Huahua." ”
"Mom, it's time for Huahua to go to kindergarten now, and the conditions in the county are better. And it's time for your body to recuperate. Li Mei persuaded.
I decided to have a showdown with them: "I promised to take Huahua for three years, this is my promise." Even if you don't agree, I'll do it. ”
When Li Mei heard this, her face immediately changed
"Mom, I understand your thoughts, but the most important thing now is the health of you and Flowey. Seeing this, Wang Qiang hurriedly persuaded me.
"That's it, Mom, you've done so much for our family, it's time for us to be filial to you. Li Mei also hurriedly persuaded softly.
I shook my head, determined, "I can't break my word." It was I who offered to take Huahua for three years, and it was my responsibility. Even if you force me away, I'll come back. ”
"Mom!" Wang Qiang and Li Mei both had red eyes, but I was unmoved.
"Grandma, what are you talking about for three years?" Xiaohua looked at us puzzled.
I squatted down and touched her head: "Huahua, grandma promised your parents that she would take you for three years." We still have a year to be together, do you think grandma has to keep her word?"
"Well, grandma does what she says!" Xiaohua nodded, then turned to her parents, "Mom and Dad, don't be angry with grandma, okay?"
Looking at Xiaohua's innocent eyes, I was excited. These three years have been worth it, and I can't give up halfway.
In the face of our mother and daughter's insistence, Li Mei's face became more and more ugly. I know that she has this character, and once she decides it, she has to achieve it.
"Well, in that case, I have to do it another way. Li Mei said, taking out an envelope and throwing it in front of me.
When I opened it, there was a stack of banknotes, full of 20,000 yuan. "What does that mean?" I looked at Li Mei in surprise.
"Mom, you can spend this money. I think you should also understand that the power of money works better than promises. Let's take Huahua back to the county seat. Li Mei's tone had a hint of command.
I was trembling with rage, it was an insult to my personality. I held back my anger and said to Li Mei: "Daughter-in-law, I just want to accompany my granddaughter more when I promise to take Huahua, and it has nothing to do with money." It makes me sad that you're doing that. ”
"Enough!" Seeing this, Wang Qiang hurriedly came out to play a round, "Our mother and daughter should calm down." Flowey, would you like to go to your room for a while?"
Xiaohua obediently went to the room. Li Mei and I were both confronting each other in place, and for a while neither of us wanted to speak first.
At this time, a bowl of hot cabbage soup was brought over and placed in front of me
I looked at Li Mei in surprise with a bowl of soup, tears in her eyes: "Mom, I'm sorry, it's me who didn't do it first, you can drink soup to dissipate your anger." ”
Without a word, I took the bowl and took a sip. The hot soup slid down my throat and I felt a wave of warmth.
"Daughter-in-law, I understand your intentions, but there are some things that cannot be measured by money. I sighed and said to Li Mei in a serious tone.
Li Mei had red circles in her eyes and nodded: "I was wrong Mom, I was too anxious." It is a blessing for our family that you can promise to take flowers for three years. ”
"It's okay, Mom doesn't blame you. I stepped forward and took her in my arms.
"Ahem!" Wang Qiang reminded us to pay attention to the occasion.
Li Mei and I looked at each other and smiled, and the awkward atmosphere just now was swept away.
"Mom, I figured it out. You can stay with Huahua for three years, and we will come back to see you regularly. Wang Qiang finally made a concession.
I nodded happily: "Good boy, I know that you listen to your mother the most!"
"Grandma, Mommy, we're reconciled!" Xiaohua ran out at some point, and when she saw us smiling and talking, she clapped her hands happily.
"Flowey, come here. Li Mei opened her arms and held her in her arms.
"Mom, I want to continue to be with grandma, is that okay?" Xiaohua looked at Li Mei expectantly.
Li Mei nodded and said softly, "Okay, mom respects Huahua's choice." ”
I looked at the picture of a harmonious family of three in front of me, and I was filled with emotion. This bowl of hot soup made me understand that money cannot replace the friendship between family members, and only mutual understanding and tolerance are the foundation of happiness.
From that day on, I continued to live in this small town with Xiaohua. Wang Qiang and Li Mei also drove over to see us from time to time. Day by day, in the blink of an eye, we have spent two and a half years.
"Grandma, I'm going to school soon, I can't be with you every day in the future, I'll miss you. One day, Xiaohua suddenly said to me with some sadness.
I stroked her head and whispered, "Don't be sad Huahua, you have to study hard and Xi, and you will definitely be filial to your grandmother when you grow up." ”
"Hmm!" Xiaohua nodded heavily and smiled again.
And just like that, the three-year deadline was fast approaching. Wang Qiang and Li Mei drove us back to the county seat.
"Mom, you must go back this time. We have already bought a house in the county, waiting for you to enjoy it. Wang Qiang said with a smile.
I nodded and stepped forward to give him a big hug.
The family is finally reunited. The bits and pieces of these three years will become our most precious memories.
"Grandma, I'll miss you. Xiaohua hugged me tightly and refused to let go.
"Huahua is good, we can talk on the phone and video often. Can you call your grandma after school?" I whispered.
"Hmm!" Xiaohua finally nodded, looking at me with teary eyes.
"Mom, the car is packed, it's time for us to go. Li Mei reminded on the side.
"Come on, Flowey get in the car. I picked up the little flower and walked to the car.
"Grandma, goodbye!" Xiaohua sat in the car and kept waving at me.
"Grandma will miss you too, Huahua has to be obedient, do you know?" Holding back tears, I waved goodbye to her.
The car slowly drove away, and I stood there watching them leave. The bits and pieces of the past three years are vivid, Xiaohua has grown from a naughty child to a sensible and obedient good girl. I felt relieved and a little reluctant at the same time.
"Wife, our little flower has finally grown up and will live a good life in the future. I said to myself to the sky.
Next, I was going to pack my bags and take a car to the county seat to reunite with my children in a few days. A new life is about to begin, and I am looking forward to it.
The life in the county is really as Wang Qiang said, very comfortable and comfortable. They bought me a two-bedroom house with all the furniture and appliances. Every day, I do housework at home, go to the market to buy groceries, and live a leisurely life.
Wang Qiang and Li Mei work in the company during the day, and come back to chat with me or watch TV in the evening. Sometimes Xiaohua will come over after school. I'll make food for her and check her homework.
"Grandma, I got a perfect score!" One day, Xiaohua excitedly ran over to show me the test papers.
"That's great! Grandma knows that Flowey is the best!" I happily picked her up and spun her in circles.
"Hehe, I have to continue to work hard and get into a good university in the future!" Xiaohua's face was full of confidence.
I smiled and nodded. Seeing her happy appearance, I also felt extremely relieved and satisfied.
Time flies, and in a blink of an eye, Xiaohua has already gone to middle school. She became more and more beautiful and smart, and her grades were at the top.
"Mom, we want to send flowers to study in the UK, what do you think?" One day, Wang Qiang and Li Mei discussed with me.
I readily agree, this is very beneficial for the future of Xiaohua. That night, our family celebrated happily and prepared for Xiaohua's study abroad.
The day of parting was fast approaching. Wang Qiang's whole family went to the airport to see off Xiaohua.
"Grandma, I'll miss you!" Xiaohua hugged me tightly, tears in her eyes.
"Be happy, study hard in the UK, Xi remember to take care of yourself. I couldn't help but shed tears and gently wiped the tears from her face.
"I'm going to have a regular video chat with my grandmother! I'll be back to see you soon." Xiaohua wiped away her tears and tried to squeeze out a smile.
"Okay, be sure to chat on time. You can go without worry, grandma will always support you. I nodded and watched her walk through the security lane.
The little flower kept waving at us until it disappeared around the corner of the passage. My heart is empty, and I am about to start a life without the company of Xiaohua.
Wang Qiang put his arm around my shoulders and said softly, "Mom, don't be sad, we will come back to see you often." Huahua will also be safe and happy. ”
I nodded and wiped away my tears: "I know, it's just that parting is imminent, and I'm still a little reluctant." ”
"Mom, you've worked hard. We can't thank you enough for taking such good care of Huahua over the years. Li Mei also said with red eyes.
"Daughter-in-law, this is what I should do. Flowey fills my life with joy and I am grateful to her. I said with a smile.
Wang Qiang supported me, and our family left the airport. I know that I still have children by my side and that my life will continue to be fulfilling.
"Grandma! The scenery in England is beautiful, I will try to learn Xi!" Little Flower's face was full of excitement.
"Good boy, pay attention to safety, remember to go out and see more, don't always bury your head in Xi." I admonished.
"Got it, grandma! I've got to go to class now!" Xiaohua stuck out her tongue and waved goodbye to me.
Looking at her happy appearance on the screen, I also felt relieved and relieved.
Time flies, and in a blink of an eye, Xiaohua has completed secondary school in the UK and has been admitted to a prestigious university.
"Mom, we're going to the UK to attend Huahua's graduation ceremony, can you come along?" One day, Wang Qiang said to me excitedly.
"Well, I haven't seen Flowey in a long time, and I miss her so much. I happily agreed.
We flew to the UK in no time. On the day of the ceremony, I was excited to see the little flower in a black robe on the stage. She has grown into a beautiful and generous girl.
"Grandma!" Xiaohua ran off the stage and hugged me tightly, and we were all so excited that we burst into tears.
"Huahua has grown up, grandma is so happy!" I looked her up and down, and she had gotten taller than me.
"yes, I'm finally graduating from college! Xiaohua said happily.
I know this is just another new beginning in her life's journey.