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My name is Xiao Ming, I am 28 years old this year, and I have been married for three years. My wife, Xiaofang, was my college classmate, and we fell in love for two years before we entered the grave of marriage. No, I'm kidding, my relationship with Xiaofang has always been good. It's just that since I got married, I have become more and more disgusted with Xiaofang's family, especially her father, a typical father in power.
For example, after Xiaofang and I got married, her father insisted that we have to go back to our hometown for dinner every Sunday. I was busy at work, and I wanted to have a good rest on the weekend, but every Saturday night, Xiaofang urged me to go to bed early, saying, "Otherwise, I won't be able to see my dad if I can't get up tomorrow." I'm really annoyed, but it's hard for me to refuse her dad directly.
Just last Sunday, I was beaten up again by her dad. On that day, I deliberately completed my work tasks ahead of schedule and wanted to accompany Xiaofang on the weekend. She said, "My dad called and said we had to go home for dinner at noon today. He has important things to tell us. "I was immediately furious, can I change the time for something important? I endured the anger and drove her back. As soon as she entered, her dad looked angry, because I didn't fix their water pipes in time last time, which caused the water leak. I explained a few words, but he kept accusing me of being irresponsible, saying that I didn't look like a man. I was depressed when I heard it, but I couldn't help it.
At this moment, Xiaofang reminded me that next Saturday was her mother's birthday, and she wanted to open a private room in the hotel to celebrate, so I must attend. I wanted to shirk it, but thinking of her father's temper, I reluctantly agreed. But I knew in my heart that this trip would only be another disaster
I watched her go about it, and my heart softened again. For the sake of Xiaofang, just endure this day.
We quickly bought the gifts and drove to my parents-in-law's house. "Son, you're here!" As soon as the door was opened, the mother-in-law had already greeted her with a smile on her face. "Mom, happy birthday!" Xiaofang smiled and gave her mother-in-law a big hug. I smiled politely and wished her a happy birthday. My father-in-law was reading the newspaper in the house and said "um" without raising his head. I said to myself, you should dress up and come out in big pants. But the thought that it was my mother-in-law's birthday made me hold back.
"Okay, let's go to the hotel. Xiao Fang smiled and took her mother-in-law's hand. "Go, go, it's a good day to celebrate my birthday!" The mother-in-law also got up happily. I proposed, "I'll drive, let's get in." "Good boy, I'll trouble you to drive. My mother-in-law smiled at me.
After getting into the car, my father-in-law sat in the co-pilot, looked out the window all the way, and did not speak. I breathe a sigh of relief, maybe he's in a good mood today and can avoid trouble.
When we arrived at the hotel, the waiter had already prepared the box we had booked. "Wow, that's beautiful!" Xiaofang and her mother-in-law happily sat down and took pictures. I also smiled and said, "Mom, it's good if you like it." You're the protagonist today!" Good boy, thank you for preparing this for me. The mother-in-law smiled from ear to ear.
I listened to my father-in-law's chatter, thinking that today is your wife's birthday, can't I talk about it another day? But I still patiently explained: "Dad, I can still do my job now, believe me." "Okay, okay, I'll remind you. The father-in-law reluctantly stopped. I breathed a sigh of relief and thought to myself that I could finally go back to the box.
After returning to the private room, the waiter had already served the food and started eating. I quickly sat down and picked up my glass: "Happy birthday, Mom! Thank you, good boy!" My mother-in-law smiled and clinked glasses with me.
At this moment, the father-in-law frowned and said, "Xiaofang, this dish is too expensive, right?" I glanced at the menu, and it was indeed a high-end dish that we wouldn't normally choose. Xiaofang explained: "Dad, today is Mom's birthday, let her be happy." "You can't spend money on birthdays!" The father-in-law immediately blamed Xiao Fanglai.
I saw that Xiaofang's face was ugly, so I quickly persuaded: "Dad, today is a rare day, so let's be happy." "Less interjection!" My father-in-law glared at me, "You young people, you only know how to spend money, and you don't always think about the consequences. ”
The mother-in-law said with a smile on the side: "Okay, okay, let's not talk about this today, just eat and drink, and be happy." Xiaofang and I glanced at each other, and they didn't say anything anymore, just buried their heads in eating. My father-in-law was still muttering on the side, but I couldn't help but not reply.
After eating, the waiter came over and asked if he wanted to order a cake. I hurriedly said, "If you want it, my wife specially prepared it, and you must cut the cake!" The waiter came over with a beautiful cake with a small flag saying "Happy Birthday" on it. We sang a birthday song for my mother-in-law together, and my mother-in-law smiled from ear to ear.
At this moment, the father-in-law frowned again and said, "This cake is too expensive, right? I saw that Xiaofang's face was green, and quickly said, "Dad, this is to celebrate Mom's birthday, the most important thing is to make her happy!" Okay, okay, I won't talk about it, I can't care about you young people. The father-in-law waved his hand impatiently.
The atmosphere was a little awkward for a while. Xiao Fang's mobile phone rang suddenly, she glanced at it, and her face became even more ugly: "Ah, the company has something to do temporarily, I have to go out, you eat first, I'll be back soon!" With that, she hurried out.
I looked at the back of Xiaofang leaving, and sighed secretly in my heart. Today is supposed to be a happy day, why do you always have problems
After Xiao Fang left, the atmosphere became even more awkward. My mother-in-law smiled and advised us not to mind, and we were still happy today. I also beat my spirits and talked to my mother-in-law.
My father-in-law seemed to be even more unhappy, and he began to talk about my work again: "Xiao Ming, I think you should change to an easy job, now your company's prospects are not good, and you will be laid off one day, what should you do then?"
I reluctantly smiled and said, "Dad, there will always be ups and downs in work, and I believe that our company will get back on track." ”
"You're so naïve! I think you're just used to being so optimistic. Someone like you, if it had been in our time, would have been expelled a long time ago!" The father-in-law did not give up.
I held back my anger and explained, "Dad, times are different, I will try my best to do my job, so don't worry about it." ”
"I don't think you're working hard! The father-in-law raised his voice and spoke in a more stern tone.
I couldn't bear it anymore, and immediately replied: "Dad, do you know whether I work hard or not? I know my work by myself, and I don't need you to point fingers!"
"You unfilial thing, you dare to talk to me like this!" The father-in-law was furious.
"I am not unfilial, but I also have my own human dignity! I am not your doll!" I raised my voice.
"Okay, okay, it's my birthday, don't make any noise!" The mother-in-law hurriedly came out to persuade the fight.
My father-in-law and I were silent, but we were both angry. The mother-in-law smiled awkwardly and tried to resolve the impasse.
At this time, Xiaofang came back, and when she saw our appearance, she also understood what was happening, and her face was ugly.
"Dad, today is Mom's birthday, let's not quarrel, okay?" Xiao Fang persuaded.
The father-in-law snorted and stopped talking. I didn't want to meet my mother-in-law on his birthday, so I ignored my father-in-law.
The mother-in-law suggested that everyone take a stroll around the hotel to ease the atmosphere. So we got up and got ready to go. But I thought to myself, I really, really hated my father-in-law, and I wanted to get rid of him immediately
A few of us left the hotel and wandered around the mall. My mother-in-law took a look at a dress, Xiaofang accompanied her to the fitting room, and my father-in-law and I stood aside and waited.
After a while, my father-in-law couldn't help but say, "The way you talked to me just now was very disrespectful, and I was very angry. ”
I sighed: "Dad, I didn't mean to disrespect you, it's just that you keep denying my work, and I feel uncomfortable." ”
"That can't contradict my father!" The father-in-law said dissatisfied.
"I'm sorry, Dad, I'm out of control. I reluctantly apologized, "but please understand that I am no longer a child, and I have to have my own thoughts." ”
"It's too early for you to say this! If you want me to say, you need to exercise again, it's too early to get a wife!" The father-in-law did not give up.
I couldn't bear it anymore and blurted out: "Dad, Xiaofang and I have been married for 3 years, this can't be called too early! I'm not the kid you think I need your advice on!"
"You!" The father-in-law is going to be angry again.
"Okay, let's buy it, let's go!" At this moment, Xiaofang and her mother-in-law came out, and her mother-in-law happily held the new dress.
My father-in-law and I looked at each other and didn't say anything more. Xiao Fang looked at us and understood what had just happened, but she couldn't say anything directly.
We continued to walk around the mall for a while, and the atmosphere was still stiff. I proposed, "Why don't we go have a meal, and noon is over." ”
"Okay, let's eat!" The mother-in-law immediately chimed in.
We went to the food court of the mall and sat down at a restaurant. The father-in-law looked at the menu and frowned again: "Wouldn't it be too wasteful to have such an expensive dish?"
Before I could say anything, my mother-in-law smiled and said, "Today is my birthday, so let me be willful!"
The father-in-law didn't object directly, but just muttered a few words. Xiao Fang and I glanced at each other and sighed in our hearts.
In this way, during the meal, my father-in-law talked about my work again, and I couldn't help but respond. Seeing this, Xiaofang hurriedly changed the topic, and her mother-in-law also tried to adjust the atmosphere, and we barely survived the meal.
When they arrived at my parents-in-law's house, before they got out of the car, my mother-in-law still smiled and said, "I'm really happy today, thank you for preparing for my birthday." ”
"Mom, happy birthday!" Xiaofang also smiled and hugged her mother-in-law.
I also politely said, "Mom, I wish you a happy birthday and good health!"
"Thank you, good boy, drive back all the way carefully. My mother-in-law said to me.
The father-in-law didn't speak, just "hummed" and entered the house.
Xiao Fang looked at her father-in-law's back, sighed and said to me, "Honey, I'm sorry, today was supposed to be a happy day, but I caused you trouble." ”
I shook my head: "It's okay, it's not your fault, it's me and your dad have a bad temper." ”
"I know he's overbearing at times, but he still loves us in his heart. Xiao Fang reassured.
"I understand, it's just that there are some things that we really can't reconcile. "I'm helpless too.
"Don't say I'm sorry, you've done a great job, it's me who is too impulsive. I comforted her.
"Well, can you forgive my dad? He's old after all. Xiao Fang begged.
I was silent, unable to promise her anything.
"Honey, let's go home and talk again. Be careful on your way. "Xiao Fang saw that I didn't speak, and she didn't force it.
"Well, you also rest early, don't think too much. I nodded.
Xiaofang's eyes were full of reluctance, but she still got out of the car and said goodbye to me.
I drove home alone, and my mind was in a mess. Why is there such a big gap between me and my father-in-law? I really love Xiaofang, but in the face of her family, my inner resistance only increases.
When I got home, I sent a message to Xiaofang: "I'm home, you can rest early." Sorry for embarrassing you. ”
I looked at the information with mixed feelings.