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My name is Li Mei and I come from a small family in Zhengzhou, Henan Province. I have a younger brother who is two years younger than me, named Li Feng. Dad was an ordinary worker, and Mom made a living selling breakfast on the street. Our family of four lives in an old apartment building in downtown Zhengzhou, living in poverty but full of joy.
After graduating from university, Zhang Qiang found a job in a foreign company, and I also went to a middle school to become a Chinese teacher. After we discussed, we decided to get engaged. Zhang Qiang's parents have long since died, and he and his two older brothers grew up together. In order not to burden our future life, we decided to have a simple wedding.
I went home happily to report the good news. But the day before the engagement, my younger brother Li Feng proposed a bride price of 280,000 yuan, otherwise he would not agree to this family business. I was stunned and hurriedly asked my mother: "Mom, what does Li Feng mean by this? Our family is not a wealthy family, and when the sisters got married in the past, the bride price was only 10,000 or 20,000 yuan. ”
Mom sighed and said, "Mei'er, this is also something that can't be helped. Your brother said he wanted 280,000, and Dad agreed. Our family is indeed not wealthy, but Li Feng is the only seedling of our family, and he has just entered college, so he will rely on him to support his old age in the future. So don't worry about this bride price. ”
I was very angry, my younger brother was obviously two years younger than me, why did he ask for so much dowry! I reasoned with my father, and my father also prevaricated me with the idea of "a lone seedling." My heart is like a knife, it turns out that in their hearts, my daughter is so worthless.
I gritted my teeth and agreed to this unreasonable bride price request and married Zhang Qiang. On the day of the wedding, I was smiling and smiling, but I was full of resentment towards my parents and brother. After the wedding, I moved in with Zhang Qiang and never went back to see my family.
Zhang Qiang was very good to me, he knew what I was going through, and often advised me: "Meimei, relatives should not care about this money." Forget about it, and we'll just get on with it. ”
I said with tears in my eyes, "I'm really sad, I feel like I've been sold to you like a commodity." My parents can sacrifice everything for their daughter for the sake of their younger brother. ”
Zhang Qiang hugged me and said, "Don't think so, marriage for me is a union with you, not a sale." I will always love you and give you happiness. ”
Zhang Qiang's words temporarily comforted my wounded heart. We have a very good relationship and live a sweet life. Three years later, I finally got pregnant, Zhang Qiang was very happy, buying nutritional products for me every day, and asking for warmth.
During my pregnancy, I used to think about my family, but when I think about what they did, I feel angry and sad again. I decided to give birth to this child, and I will definitely give her all my love and never let her suffer any grievances.
Finally, I gave birth to a lovely daughter in the hospital, and we named her "Xiaofang". Holding my heart and soul baby, I said to Zhang Qiang: "Our daughter must grow up happily and happily, and she can't repeat my mistakes." ”
Zhang Qiang smiled and said, "It will definitely be, I will do my best to give her the best life." ”
After Xiaofang was born, I spent all my time taking care of her. I took her to the park during the day, told her stories at night to put her to sleep, and taught her to read and draw on the weekends. Looking at my daughter's innocent smiling face, my life is full of sunshine.
But when Xiaofang was 3 years old, Zhang Qiang suddenly became seriously ill and needed heart surgery. Doctors say surgery is risky, but if you don't do it, it can be life-threatening. I stayed in the hospital every day, but I refused to call home to inform my parents.
I red-eyed and said, "No, they hurt me, and I can't forgive." I'll just be left alone. ”
Zhang Qiang sighed helplessly: "Meimei, you can't be so selfish, if I have three long and two short, Xiaofang still needs grandma to help take care of it." ”
I cried and said, "Then I will never look for my family, I will pull her up myself!"
Zhang Qiang gently shook my hand and didn't say anything more. After a week, Zhang Qiang finally underwent surgery. I stayed outside the operating room all night, and my heart was like a knife. At dawn, the doctor told me apologetically that Zhang Qiang had passed away after ineffective treatment.
I burst into tears, hugging Xiao Fang, who was still asleep, and crying bitterly. How could such an excellent person as Zhang Qiang leave me like this. I have to face a long life alone and raise Xiaofang alone.
After Zhang Qiang passed away, I took my daughter Xiaofang, who was not yet 5 years old, and started a difficult life. During the day, I went to the school to teach, and when I came back at night, I took care of Xiaofang wholeheartedly. I tried my best to make her feel the hardships of life, but it was too hard to pull the big child alone.
When Xiaofang was in elementary school, she suddenly got pneumonia and became seriously ill. I took time off work every day to take care of her in the hospital, but her condition never improved. The doctor told me that Xiaofang's life would be in danger if she was not transferred to the hospital for further treatment.
I was so anxious that my family's savings were spent on Xiaofang's medical expenses. I was really worried that my ability was limited and I would not be able to give Xiaofang the best treatment. Finally, on a rainy night, I mustered up the courage to call home and said in a choked voice, "Mom, please come and help Xiaofang." ”
When my mother arrived, she was very sad to see Xiao Fang who was dying. She arranged for Xiaofang to be transferred to a big hospital for treatment. After a month of arduous disease fighting, Xiaofang finally survived the danger of her life and slowly improved.
This incident was an opportunity for me to break the ice in my relationship with my family. My mother looked at my emaciated figure and said distressedly, "Mei'er, I've worked hard for you all these years." We are also at fault for not taking your brother seriously. Forgive your mother. ”
I hugged my mom with tears streaming down my eyes, nodded and said, "I blame you wrong." I finally understood that no matter what happens between relatives, they should understand and forgive each other. This is family affection. ”
Since then, I have re-entered this warm home. Mom and Dad often came to visit me and Xiaofang, and my brother was very kind to us. Every time the whole family is reunited, I will thank Zhang Qiang for his spirit in the sky, and thank him for making me realize the value of family affection again.
After this critical illness, my relationship with my family was completely restored. My mother often came to my house to help me take care of Xiaofang, and my father often bought some fruits to visit us. Even my younger brother Li Feng is very good to us, often bringing gifts to Xiaofang and playing with her.
One day, my mother came to my house to cook, and I took the opportunity to talk to her about the past:
"Mom, I don't understand, why would you agree to Li Feng's request for such a high bride price?"
Mom sighed and said, "At that time, we were also forced to do so. Your brother is going to college, and the family really can't afford that much money. If you hadn't gotten married, we wouldn't have been able to scrape together his tuition. As a mother, I can only sacrifice the interests of my daughter. I've felt so guilty for so many years, and I don't know how to talk to you. ”
I nodded and said, "I see, Mom. We won't talk about it. Now that I'm a mother, I can understand that you would make such a choice for the sake of your children. ”
Mom wiped her tears and said, "Mei'er, you are such a good boy. Mom, I'm sorry for you. ”
I hugged my mom and said, "Don't talk about this, Mom. The most important thing in a family is to live in harmony. We'll be together forever. ”
Since then, my family and I have resolved a misunderstanding that has lasted for many years. I no longer resent what happened many years ago, but I am grateful to Zhang Qiang for making me realize the value of family affection again. Watching Xiaofang happily play with her grandmother every day, I know that we will always be a happy family.
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, Xiaofang has gone to high school. She grew up and became both beautiful and good. Every time she came home from school, she always happily shared with me the moments she had at school.
One day, Xiaofang asked me, "Mom, can I go to your mother's house to have a look?" I haven't seen my grandmother for a long time. ”
I smiled and said, "Of course, grandma must miss you." Let's go back to our parents' house together on the weekend. ”
On the weekend, I took Xiaofang back to my long-lost mother's home. As soon as she entered the door, her mother hugged Xiaofang excitedly: "Fangfang has grown so big, just like her mother back then." ”
Dad smiled and said, "Our Fangfang is getting more and more beautiful, and we will find a good boy when we grow up." ”
I watched my parents love Xiaofang, and my heart was moved. This is a complete home, and I finally gave Xiaofang everything she deserved.
At noon, the family had a lively lunch. After eating, my mother suddenly said, "Mei'er, you and Fangfang will stay at home tonight." Your dad wants us to catch up as a family. ”
I smiled and agreed. In the evening, our family chatted about the past. Xiao Fang also asked a lot of questions about the past curiously. In the dead of night, I sat alone in the courtyard, looking up at the stars. The happiness of this moment is the most precious treasure of my life.
"Mom, what are you doing here alone?" Xiao Fang suddenly came over to me and asked.
"It's nothing, just looking at the stars, thinking about your dad. I said softly.
Xiao Fang sat quietly beside me, leaning on my shoulder.
"Mom, thank you for giving me such a warm home. She said suddenly.
I couldn't hold back my tears. I gently hugged her and thanked God for all that she had given me.