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My name is Li Jingya, an ordinary country woman who farms for a living. My family lives in a small mountain village surrounded by greenery, and the people here live a simple life, working at sunrise and resting at sunset. My husband, Chen Daqiang, is a well-known carpenter in the village, with exquisite craftsmanship and a somewhat introverted personality. Our lives, though ordinary, are full of warmth and satisfaction.
That day, I was hoeing in the field, and the sun was shining on my back, and it was hot. Suddenly, I heard hurried footsteps. When I turned around, it was my eldest son's wife, Lin Xiaoli. She's from the city, and since marrying my son, she's not used to life here.
"Mother-in-law, go home and take a look, your mother-in-law she... She..." Lin Xiaoli said breathlessly.
I hurriedly threw down my hoe and ran after her home. Along the way, my heart went up and down, and I didn't know what was going on.
When I got home, I saw my mother-in-law, Granny Zhang, standing in the yard with tears in her eyes. She is old and has inconvenient legs, and I usually take care of her.
"Mother-in-law, what's wrong? I asked with concern.
Granny Zhang looked at me, choked up and said, "Jingya, I... I want to go to your house to stay. ”
I didn't react for a moment as to why Granny Zhang suddenly made this request. Our family is not far from hers, and she has two sons, one is my husband Chen Daqiang, and the other is Chen Xiaoqiang, who is doing business in the city.
"Mother-in-law, haven't you always lived in the city with Xiaoqiang and them, why did you suddenly think of coming to us?" I asked.
Granny Zhang sighed and said, "Xiaoqiang he... They don't want me to stay there anymore. They said I was old and needed too much care for them to keep busy. ”
My heart sank, I didn't expect Chen Xiaoqiang to treat his mother like this. However, my family's conditions are poor, and I am usually busy with farm work, so I really don't know if I can take care of her.
At this time, Chen Daqiang also came back from outside, and when he saw this scene, he was obviously confused.
"Mom, what's wrong with you?" Jingya, what's going on?" he asked.
I explained the situation to him. Chen Daqiang was silent for a while, and then said to Granny Zhang: "Mom, you know the situation in our family. We're willing to do our best, but we really don't have the conditions to take care of you like in the city. ”
Granny Zhang looked at us with tears in her eyes, as if waiting for an answer. I had mixed feelings and didn't know what to do.
At this time, the gossip in the village also began to spread. Some people say that Granny Zhang's daughter-in-law in the city refused to support the elderly, so she was driven back. Some people also said that I refused to accept Granny Zhang because I was afraid
I am afraid that having one more person will increase the burden on the family. I know these words are gossip that people in the village love to say, but I also understand that Daqiang and I have to make a decision.
That night, Daqiang and I sat under the eaves, looking at the stars, silent for a long time.
"Jingya," Daqiang finally spoke, "I know that it will be difficult to bring my mother to live with us. But I always feel that as a son, I can't see death without help. ”
I nodded, thinking the same thing in my heart. Despite our difficult living conditions, Granny Zhang is my elder and part of this family.
"Well," I said, "we'll do our best." It's just that I'm worried about not taking care of it. ”
Daqiang held my hand, his eyes full of determination and love: "Let's work together, there will always be a way." ”
The next day, we began to prepare for Granny Zhang's residence. Thankfully our house is small and there is a spare cottage. I cleaned it with Daqiang, rearranged it and tried to make it as comfortable as possible.
On the day Granny Zhang moved in, everyone in the village was whispering. She sat in the small courtyard of our house with a hint of uneasiness in her eyes.
"Mother-in-law," I sat down next to her, "it's a humble place, but we'll do our best to make you comfortable." ”
Granny Zhang looked up at me, and a trace of gratitude flashed in her eyes: "Thank you, Jingya." ”
With the arrival of Granny Zhang, the rhythm of life in our family has changed slightly. I began to learn how to take care of the elderly in Xi, while Daqiang took on more farm work and carpentry work. Our lives are busy, but they are also fulfilling.
At this moment, my son's wife, Lin Xiaoli, also began to show dissatisfaction. She was already not comfortable with life in the countryside, and now that she has an elderly person to take care of, she feels that it is even more unfair.
"Mother-in-law, look," one day, Xiaoli found me, "I am from the city, I am not Xi to this kind of rough work, and now I have to take care of the elderly, I feel too tired." ”
I looked at Xiaoli and understood her difficulties, but I couldn't change the situation.
"Xiaoli," I said, "I know it's hard for you, but we are a family and we need to help each other and support each other." ”
Xiaoli was silent for a while, and then said, "I understand, mother-in-law, I will do my best." ”
As the days passed, our home, although simple, was full of the warmth of home. Granny Zhang gradually adapted to life in the countryside, and she often sat in the yard, basking in the sun and watching us busy.
However, just as we were getting used to this new rhythm of life, something big happened in the village. Chen Xiaoqiang's wife, Granny Zhang's daughter-in-law in the city, suddenly appeared in our village. Her appearance has brought new waves to our lives.
Chen Xiaoqiang's wife, Liu Fang, was a fashionably dressed woman, and her arrival immediately caused a sensation in the village. She walked into our yard with disdain and curiosity in her eyes.
"Mom, why are you in such a place?" She looked at Granny Zhang with a hint of reproach in her tone.
Granny Zhang smiled awkwardly and didn't speak. Daqiang and I stood aside, feeling a little uncomfortable.
Liu Fang sat down and began to talk about life in the city, her words revealing contempt for country life. She even offered to bring Granny Zhang back to the city, saying that life here was not suitable for an old man.
Daqiang and I glanced at each other, and we both understood in our hearts that Granny Zhang's life in the city was not easy.
"Liu Fang," I said cautiously, "Mother-in-law is here, and we will take good care of her." She has now adapted to country life. ”
Liu Fang sneered: "Adapt? What good can you have here? I see that my mother was delayed by you." ”
Granny Zhang lowered her head, looking helpless. Daqiang finally couldn't help but speak: "Liu Fang, my mother came voluntarily. Although we are in poor conditions, we have the heart to take care of her. ”
Liu Fang looked at Da Qiang and seemed to want to say something, but in the end he didn't speak. She stood up, told us she would come back, and left.
Her departure did not take away the tension. Our dinner was quiet that night. Granny Zhang seemed to have something on her mind, and Xiaoli didn't talk much.
The next day, I was working in the fields when I suddenly heard hurried footsteps. It was the village chief, and he came to me with a serious face.
"Jingya, I have something to tell you. The village chief's expression made me a little nervous.
"Village Chief, what's the matter?" I put down my hoe.
"It's about your mother-in-law. The village chief said, "After Liu Fang returned to the city, she posted some things about you in the city's circle of friends, and some... Not so good words. ”
My heart sank. I knew Liu Fang might say something, but I didn't expect her to do it.
"What should we do, village chief?" I asked.
The village chief shook his head: "You have to solve this matter by yourself." But I would like to remind you not to let the outside world affect the harmony in your village. ”
I nodded, but my mind was in a mess. When I got home, I told Daqiang and Granny Zhang about the incident.
After hearing this, Granny Zhang's face became ugly: "I didn't expect Xiaoqiang's wife to do this. ”
Daqiang's brows tightened: "This thing is not easy to do, we are in the countryside, and we are not good at dealing with public opinion in the city." ”
I looked at them and felt helpless. But I knew we had to find a way to solve this problem.
Just when we were still worrying about this matter, Xiaoli found me, her eyes
He looked a little anxious: "Mother-in-law, I heard what Liu Fang said on the Internet. I'm afraid it will affect our family, especially my son's situation at school. ”
My heart tightened, I really didn't expect this. In the countryside, people may be able to live away from these rights and wrongs, but the situation is different for children at school.
"Xiaoli, I know this is a troublesome matter," I said, "but we can't just let Liu Fang talk nonsense. We've got to figure it out. ”
That night, me, Daqiang, Xiaoli, and Granny Zhang sat together to discuss countermeasures. Granny Zhang looked particularly guilty: "It's all my fault, I didn't expect to bring you so much trouble." ”
"Mother-in-law, it's not your fault," Daqiang comforted her, "now we have to think about how to solve the problem." ”
After some discussion, we decided to start by reaching out to some of the influential elders in the village to see if they could help alleviate the situation. The next day, Daqiang and I began to visit the elders in the village.
We went to the village chief's house, as well as a few elderly people who had prestige in the village. After hearing about our situation, they all expressed their willingness to help, after all, Granny Zhang is also a respected old man in the village.
"We can organize a small gathering and invite some people from the village to your house and let them see for themselves Granny Zhang's life here," the village chief suggested. In this way, there will be a response to rumors from the outside. ”
Daqiang and I thought it was a good idea. We started to prepare, and Granny Zhang also took the initiative to participate. Although Xiaoli was still a little worried, she also helped to prepare.
On the day of the meeting, our yard was cleaned. People from the village came one after another, and everyone sat around, chatted, and ate the home-cooked food we prepared. Granny Zhang had a cordial conversation with everyone, and the people in the village also felt her happiness in our house.
After the meeting, the village chief stood up and said a few words: "Everyone saw with their own eyes today that Granny Zhang is doing well in the Li family. Our village is a big family and should not be influenced by rumors from the outside. We need to support each other and face difficulties together. ”
The people in the village nodded their heads, and the atmosphere was warm and united.
A few days after the party, I noticed that the atmosphere in the village had changed. Those rumors seem to be slowly fading, and people are paying more attention to the harmony of our family and the happiness of Granny Zhang.
Just when we thought things were gradually subsiding, Liu Fang appeared again. This time, she no longer came alone, bringing her husband, that is, Daqiang's younger brother, Chen Xiaoqiang. Their sudden arrival made the atmosphere in our house tense again.
The arrival of Chen Xiaoqiang and Liu Fang is obviously not a simple family visit. They had serious and disgruntled looks on their faces, apparently because of village gatherings and rumors on the Internet.
"Big brother, what are you doing here?" Chen Xiaoqiang's tone was reproachful, "You guys are doing this, where do we put our face in the city?"
Da Qiang looked at his younger brother, and the expression on his face was complicated: "Xiao Qiang, we just want to clarify the facts, and we don't mean anything else." ”
Liu Fang sneered: "To clarify the facts, you are showing off, showing off how great you are and how you take care of the elderly." Do you know that we are being pointed at in the city because of this? ”
I looked at them and felt a pang of helplessness in my heart. This matter has become more and more complicated.
Granny Zhang stood up, her eyes revealing firmness: "Xiaoqiang, Fangfang, I came here voluntarily." Daqiang they are very good to me, and I am very happy here. You shouldn't blame them for that. ”
Chen Xiaoqiang looked at his mother and seemed to be a little shaken. Liu Fang was even more dissatisfied: "Mom, have you been brainwashed by them? We are your family." ”
The atmosphere became more and more tense, and Xiaoli looked at me nervously, knowing that she was worried about the situation of her child at school.
At this time, I decided to stand up and speak: "Liu Fang, Xiaoqiang, we don't want to show off or cause trouble to you. We just want to protect our family's reputation and not let those rumors continue to hurt us. Family matters should be solved by the family. ”
Chen Xiaoqiang was silent for a while, and then looked at Granny Zhang: "Mom, if you are really happy here, we will not force you to go back." However, I hope you will consider our feelings in the future. ”
Granny Zhang nodded: "I understand your difficulties, and we will pay attention to them in the future." ”
Liu Fang seemed to want to say something, but in the end she didn't say it. Chen Xiaoqiang took her hand and motioned for her to leave.
After they left, the atmosphere in our house gradually calmed down. Daqiang held my hand and said gratefully, "Thank you, Jingya, if it weren't for you, this matter might not be handled well." ”
I smiled, but I was a little tired. Although this matter has subsided for the time being, I know that dealing with family conflicts and problems will never be so simple.
In the days that followed, our family returned to a peaceful life. Granny Zhang's reputation in the village has gradually returned to normal, and she even has the reputation of "the happy old man in the village". Xiaoli's adaptation to village life has also improved, and she has begun to take the initiative to participate in household chores and take care of Granny Zhang.
My son's situation at school has gradually improved, and the people in the village have become more friendly and respectful towards our family.
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