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My name is Aunt Li, an ordinary retiree who lives in an old community in Beijing. I have a son named Xiaogang, and he married a girl named Lin Xiao, who is my current daughter-in-law. Living in this fast-paced metropolis, I've learned to accept a lot of modern things, but I still have a traditional view of family ethics. My life, since I retired, has revolved around my grandson, Xiaobao.
"Aunt Li, can you help us bring Xiaobao? We both have to go to work, we really can't help it. Daughter-in-law Lin Xiao's voice is always gentle and polite, which makes it difficult to refuse for a while.
At first, I thought it was a pleasure to bring my grandson, but gradually, I began to realize the other side of Lin Xiao. She was gentle and considerate to outsiders, but she was always perfunctory to me. Every time she sent Xiaobao over, she looked like she was in a hurry, and even the basic greetings were omitted.
Today is a day I can't bear to bear. In the morning, Lin Xiao pushed Xiaobao to my door as usual, and then hurriedly said, "Excuse me, Aunt Li", and left in a hurry. I noticed that Xiaobao's clothes were stained with stains, apparently not taking good care of them.
At lunchtime, I was about to cook for Xiaobao when I suddenly heard the doorbell ring. I opened the door, only to see my neighbor, Aunt Wang, who looked nervous and told me that she saw Lin Xiao walking intimately with a man on the street, and she didn't look like an ordinary friend.
My heart sank suddenly, but I still decided to give Lin Xiao a chance to explain. In the afternoon, when Lin Xiaolai came to pick up Xiaobao, I couldn't help but ask her about this morning.
"Xiaoxiao, this morning you... Is it with a friend?" I tried to keep my tone as calm as I could.
Lin Xiao's face changed, but he quickly regained his composure: "Oh, that, it's a colleague of mine, and we are discussing work." ”
I looked into her eyes and felt a hint of discomfort. I wanted to ask more, but I swallowed it back. I don't want to create unpleasantness in front of Xiaobao.
In the evening, I walked around the neighborhood with a few old neighbors and talked about today's events. Aunt Wang sighed: "Aunt Li, young people now, it's really unpredictable. You have to be careful. ”
I nodded, but there was an indescribable sense of loss in my heart. I've always had a lot of expectations and trust in my daughter-in-law, but now, I'm starting to doubt my own judgment.
In the next few days, I began to observe Lin Xiao's behavior more closely. She seemed to sense the difference in me and began to be more cautious. Whenever I try to communicate with her
She was always perfunctory and even began to avoid being alone with me.
On this day, Xiaobao fell ill with a high fever. I called Lin Xiao in a hurry, but her mobile phone went unanswered. In the end, I had no choice but to take Xiaobao to the hospital. In the hospital, Xiaobao held my hand tightly, his eyes full of fear and dependence. My heart was grabbed, and I blamed myself for not detecting his discomfort sooner.
In the evening, Lin Xiao finally appeared, and she looked a little flustered. Seeing Xiaobao lying on the hospital bed, a trace of guilt flashed in her eyes, but it was quickly covered up. She explained to me that her phone was out of battery so she didn't get a call.
I looked at her with doubts in my heart. This explanation sounds too far-fetched. I began to feel that the problems in this family may not be just Lin Xiao's problems.
The next day, I met Xiao Gang in the community. I decided to tell him about my concerns. Xiao Gang looked very stunned when he heard this, he was silent for a while, and then said, "Mom, I'll talk to Xiaoxiao." ”
I nodded, but knew in my heart that this kind of conversation was not going to be easily resolved. That night, I heard the sound of Xiao Gang and Lin Xiao arguing upstairs. My heart sank, and I didn't know whether to intervene or not.
A few days later, I met Lin Xiao's mother in the supermarket in the community. She looked a little haggard. We chatted for a few words, and she inadvertently revealed some problems in Lin Xiao and Xiaogang's marriage. It turned out that Lin Xiao had been under tremendous pressure, including the double burden of work and family. And Xiao Gang didn't seem to realize his wife's hard work.
This made me start to reflect, perhaps, I just looked at the problem from my own point of view, and ignored Lin Xiao's difficulties. I decided to find an opportunity to have a good talk with Lin Xiao and try to understand her situation.
That afternoon, I took the initiative to invite Lin Xiao to my house for tea. At first, she resisted, but eventually agreed. We sat in the living room with the smell of tea. I tried to open the conversation: "Xiaoxiao, I know you've been working hard lately, if you have any difficulties, you can talk to me." ”
Lin Xiao was silent for a while, and then tears fell like this. She began to tell about her difficulties, including the pressure at work and the conflict with Xiaogang. She said she felt very helpless and lonely.
I listened, and my heart was mixed. I realized that my previous judgment might have been too one-sided. I tried to comfort her and tell her that no matter what, the family can work together to maintain and improve.
While we were talking, Xiao Gang returned. He looked a little surprised to see us together. I gave him one
Motioning to his eyes, he sat down quietly and began to listen carefully to our conversation.
With my encouragement, Lin Xiao finally confided all the grievances and confusions in his heart. She talked about the pressures she struggled with at work and how difficult it was to be a young mother. She said that she felt very lonely because Xiaogang was always busy with work and had little time to care about her family and her feelings.
After Xiao Gang heard this, a guilty look appeared on his face. He held Lin Xiao's hand and whispered, "Xiaoxiao, I'm sorry, I didn't realize that you had endured so much. I will try to change and give you more support and understanding. ”
I looked at the two of them and felt a warmth in my heart. It's a good start, at least they're willing to sit down and talk and listen to each other.
In the days that followed, I noticed that I was getting more involved in family life. He tried to share some of the household chores and went home early in the evening. While change won't happen overnight, I've seen their efforts and improvements.
Just when the family atmosphere was gradually becoming harmonious, I unexpectedly learned a shocking news. I met Aunt Wang, who told me about Lin Xiao's cheating before in the supermarket, and she whispered to me that the man she saw was actually Lin Xiao's ex-boyfriend, and the two didn't seem to have completely broken contact.
I had mixed feelings in my heart when I heard this. The news was too sudden for me and I didn't know what to do. I began to hesitate whether I should tell Xiao Gang the news. I'm worried that this will destroy their relationship, which is just starting to get better.
At this moment, I saw Lin Xiao again. She looked more relaxed and happy than before. I hesitated, not knowing whether to bring it up to her.
In the end, I decided to talk to Lin Xiao in private. I found a suitable opportunity to invite her to my house.
"Xiaoxiao, I have something I want to talk to you about. I tried to make my tone sound calm.
Lin Xiao looked at me, and a trace of uneasiness flashed in his eyes. "Auntie, did I do something wrong?"
I pondered for a moment, and then said directly: "I heard Aunt Wang say that she once saw you with a man, who is said to be your ex-boyfriend. ”
Lin Xiao's face instantly turned pale, she lowered her head, was silent for a while, and then said slowly: "Auntie, I... I did meet him a few times. But we don't have any relationship anymore. I knew I was doing something wrong and I shouldn't have seen him. ”
I listened to her explanation, and my heart was full of contradictions. I know that everyone has a past, maybe Lin Xiao has indeed let go. But I'm also worried that if this secret is revealed, it will bring even more crisis to their marriage.
"Xiaoxiao, you must know that marriage is built on trust. I whispered, "
If you really cherish your relationship with Xiaogang, you should consider telling him the truth. ”
Lin Xiao's tears began to slide slowly. She clutched the handkerchief in her hand tightly, as if grasping the last shred of courage. "I know I'm wrong, Auntie. I'm afraid of losing everything, I don't know what Xiao Gang will think of me. ”
I sighed, knowing in my heart that it was a difficult decision. But as an old man who has been through ups and downs, I know that honesty is the first step to solving problems.
"Xiaoxiao, no one is perfect, we all make mistakes. The important thing is to be able to face up to mistakes and work hard to correct them. Xiao Gang is a reasonable child, and I'm sure he will understand you. ”
Lin Xiao nodded, his eyes flashing with determination. She decided to confess everything to Xiaogang.
That night, Lin Xiao and Xiao Gang had an in-depth conversation. As I listened to their voices in my room, I couldn't help but feel nervous. After a few hours of talking, finally, everything fell silent.
The next day, Xiao Gang came to my room. "Mom, Xiaoxiao told me everything last night. I was shocked and a little disappointed, but I knew we all needed time to understand and adapt. ”
I gently patted Xiao Gang's shoulder, "Child, this is part of growing up. Face the problem and solve the problem, so that the marriage can be stronger. ”
Xiao Gang nodded, his eyes flashing with maturity. "I will try to understand and forgive her. We all need some time. ”
As time went by, I saw the changes between Xiao Gang and Lin Xiao. They began to communicate more openly and solve problems together. Although the process is not easy, they all seem to be working hard.
During this time, I also began to reflect on myself. As an elder, I realized that I could also be too stubborn and subjective at times. I began to learn to listen more and understand the ideas and difficulties of young people.
In the blink of an eye, spring has come, and the flowers in the community are in full bloom. Lin Xiao and I took Xiaobao to the park for a walk. Xiaobao ran on the grass, and the laughter was crisp and pleasant.
Lin Xiao leaned against my side and whispered, "Auntie, thank you." You gave us the courage to start over. ”
I smiled and shook my head gently, "It's your own hard work and persistence, I just did what I had to do." ”
At that moment, I felt a deep sense of satisfaction. This home, although it has experienced ups and downs, has finally moved towards harmony and understanding.
Life is always full of challenges and twists. But as long as we are willing to understand and communicate, there is always hope and possibility. I looked at Xiaobao playing in the distance, and my heart was full of hope. This home will get better and better.
As spring deepens, every tree in the community is dressed in new green clothes, and the flowers are competing with each other. Lin Xiao and I took Xiaobao for a walk in the park, watching him chase butterflies among the flowers, and I felt a kind of peace and happiness that I had not seen for a long time.
During this time, I noticed that the relationship between Xiaogang and Lin Xiao was slowly improving. They began to participate in family activities together, such as taking Xiaobao to the park to play and cook together. Xiao Gang also tried to pay more attention to Lin Xiao's emotional needs, and the communication between the two became more frequent and deeper.
One night, I was watching TV in the living room when I heard the sound of Xiao Gang and Lin Xiao talking outside the door. Xiao Gang said: "Xiaoxiao, I know that I ignored you a lot in the past, but I want to make up for it now." We can work together to make our lives better. ”
Lin Xiao's voice sounded a little choked: "Thank you, Xiao Gang." I also have a lot of things that I don't do well, so we learn and Xi together. ”
I listened from the sidelines, filled with relief. They are learning Xi how to grow and support each other in their marriage.
A few days later, Lin Xiao's mother came to our house. She had a smile on her face, apparently happy for the reconciliation between her daughter and son-in-law. She said to me, "Aunt Li, thank you for your help and understanding of Xiaoxiao during this time. ”
I smiled and shook my head: "We are all a family and should help and understand each other. ”
In the days that followed, I found that Xiaobao also became more cheerful and lively. The child's mood is easily influenced by the family atmosphere, and now his smile is more innocent and bright.
Xiao Gang and Lin Xiao also began to talk about their future plans, including Xiaobao's education, and their common life goals. There was a lot of hope and anticipation in their conversations.
I began to realize that as an elder, my role was not just to provide help and advice, but more importantly to give understanding and support. Every family goes through ups and downs, but with love and communication, solutions can always be found.
One day, Xiao Gang invited me to join them in their company's family day event. At the event, I saw a different Xiaogang. He seemed confident and optimistic in front of his colleagues and friends, they showed me respect and welcome, and I felt a sense of belonging that was different from my family.
After the event, our family of three sat on a park bench and enjoyed the warm sunshine. Xiao Gang held Lin Xiao's hand and said gently, "Xiaoxiao, today is really a good day. I feel blessed to have you and my mother by my side. ”
Lin Xiao leaned on Xiao Gang's shoulder and responded softly: "Me too, Xiao Gang." It warms my heart to have you by my side. ”
I looked at them in my heart
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