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My name is Lin Xiao, I am 28 years old and I am an ordinary office worker. My husband, Li Chen, was my college classmate, and our marriage was like most people, ordinary but full of love. Our pre-marital property was bought by years of hard work in a quiet and livable neighborhood in Beijing.
I remember that day, the sky in Beijing was exceptionally gray, as if to indicate an impending storm. My mother-in-law and brother-in-law came to our house as guests. My mother-in-law is over half a hundred years old and has been educating us with her traditional concepts, while my brother-in-law Xiaojie is a young man who has just graduated from college and has avant-garde ideas.
"Xiaoxiao, what are you going to do with this house?Isn't it time to write the name of our family Li Chen?" the mother-in-law casually brought up the topic while drinking tea.
I was stunned for a moment, I didn't expect my mother-in-law to mention this matter directly, "Mom, I bought this house before marriage, and it is currently in my name." ”
The smile on her mother-in-law's face gradually froze, "Ouch, Xiaoxiao, what do you mean by this? Don't you treat us as a family? ”
Xiaojie also said: "Yes, sister, you don't give Li Chen face like this, buddy feels shameless when he mentions it in front of his friends." ”
I felt choked, I didn't expect them to think so. I glanced at Li Chen, who was silent, his brows furrowed.
"Mom, Xiaojie, I think we should talk about this issue. Li Chen finally spoke, with firmness in his voice, "Xiaoxiao bought this house because of her years of hard work, and I won't ask her to change anything just because she got married." ”
The mother-in-law's face became ugly, "You are facing outsiders, not your mother!"
"Mom, it's not right for you to say that, Xiaoxiao is now a member of our family. ”
At this time, the doorbell rang, and my good friend and colleague Xiaohui suddenly visited. Xiaohui is a warm-hearted person and my best friend in the city. As soon as she entered, she felt the tension in the house.
"Oh, didn't I come at the wrong time?" Xiaohui smiled awkwardly.
The mother-in-law snorted coldly, "No, no, you came just in time to listen to what outsiders think about this." ”
Xiaohui glanced at me, and I spread my hands helplessly. The atmosphere of dinner was unusually dreary, and everyone seemed to have something to say, but they didn't know where to start. At the dining table, except for the sound of dishes and chopsticks, there was only oppressive silence.
After dinner, the mother-in-law and Xiaojie left first, and Li Chen looked at their backs with a sad look on his face. Xiaohui comforted me beside me, "Xiaoxiao, don't take it too seriously, maybe they are impulsive." ”
"I know, but I didn't expect my mother-in-law and the young
Uncle will think so. I sighed, the knot in my heart indescribable.
Li Chen sat on the sofa, looked at the night scene outside the window, and was silent for a long time before he spoke: "Xiaoxiao, I'm sorry, I didn't expect my mother and Xiaojie to say that." ”
I walked over, sat down next to him, and whispered, "It's not your fault, Li Chen. We've got to face these problems, don't we?"
"I know, but I really don't want to embarrass you. Li Chen grabbed my hand, his eyes full of apology.
The next day, I went to work with a heavy heart. Xiaohui saw that I was depressed, so she persuaded me: "Xiaoxiao, this kind of thing has to be solved openly and honestly, and you husband and wife have to talk about it." ”
"I know, I'll find a chance to talk to Li Chen. I nodded, but I didn't know the bottom of my mind.
In between work, I received a call from my brother-in-law, Xiaojie. "Sister, I want to apologize to you for yesterday's incident, maybe I spoke too much. ”
I was slightly stunned, "It's okay, Xiaojie, I know you care about Li Chen." ”
"No, sister, I really realize I'm talking too much. Actually, I don't think it's easy for you. Xiaojie's voice sounded sincere.
I felt a little lighter, "Thank you, Jay. Let's get along well in the future. ”
After hanging up, I felt a little better. At the very least, there has been a change in Xiaojie's attitude, which is always a good thing.
At night, Li Chen and I sat in the living room, and I told him the phone number during the day. "I think Xiaojie is still a kid and may be impulsive, but he's not bad. ”
Li Chen nodded, "Yes, he's still young." But Mom's side may not be so easy to solve. ”
"We can try to communicate with our mom and make our thoughts and positions clear. I proposed.
"Well, we're going to see Mom this weekend and have a good talk. Li Chen decided.
That weekend, we went to my mother-in-law's house with some trepidation. When my mother-in-law saw us, her face was a little cold, but she still let us into the house.
"Mom, we're here to talk to you about the house. Li Chen said straight to the point.
The mother-in-law was silent for a while, and then said slowly: "I also thought it through, maybe I was a little impulsive when I spoke that day." But you also have to understand me, as a mother, I also want my son to have a stable home. ”
"Mom, I understand your concerns, but Xiaoxiao's house is her personal effort, and we can't ignore her efforts just because of marriage. Li Chen patiently explained.
My mother-in-law looked at me, her eyes seemed to soften slightly, "Xiaoxiao, what do you think?"
I took a deep breath and said sincerely, "Mom, I am willing to face everything in the future with Li Chen, including our home. But I also hope that my efforts will be respected. ”
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There was silence for a moment, then he nodded slowly, "I understand, maybe I'm really too eager to think about my son." Xiaoxiao, you're a good girl, I shouldn't have thought like that about you. ”
Li Chen and I both breathed a sigh of relief, and it seems that this communication was quite successful. At dinner, the atmosphere was noticeably more relaxed than before. My mother-in-law even offered to help us with some housework, showing her willingness to reconcile.
After dinner, we chatted in the living room. The mother-in-law began to talk about the story of her youth and her views on the family. I listened intently, trying to understand her life experiences and values from her words. Li Chen interjected occasionally, and the atmosphere gradually became warm.
At this moment, the doorbell rang, and it was Li Chen's cousin Xiaogang who came. Xiao Gang is a lively and cheerful young man, and his arrival has made the already relaxed atmosphere even more lively.
"Oh, isn't this Xiaogang, why do you have time to come over?" asked the mother-in-law with a smile.
Xiao Gang smiled and said, "Hey, come and see everyone, and by the way, bring Sister Xiaoxiao some vegetables that I grow myself." ”
Xiao Gang's arrival was like a breath of fresh air, breaking the previous embarrassment and tension. His topics are always light-hearted and cheerful, and people can't help but laugh at his pace. In the evening, we played board games together and laughed a lot.
Just as we were having fun, Li Chen's mobile phone rang. It was one of his old classmates, Xiao Chen, who called. Xiao Chen and Li Chen were good friends in college, but since he went abroad, the two have less contact.
"Oh, Xiao Chen, I haven't seen you for a long time, why did you suddenly call?" Li Chen was a little surprised.
When I heard Li Chen mention Xiao Chen, I was slightly curious. Li Chen always mentions interesting stories from their college days, and Xiao Chen seems to be a very interesting person.
On the phone, Xiao Chen's voice sounded a little hurried: "Li Chen, I have returned to China, and I want to ask you for help with some things." ”
"Oh, what's the matter, let's hear it. Li Chen asked.
Xiao Chen briefly said on the phone, it turned out that he returned to China to invest and open a company, and now he has encountered some management problems, and I hope Li Chen can give some advice.
Li Chen thought for a while, and then said, "Okay, then I'll go over and have a look this weekend." ”
After hanging up the phone, the mother-in-law asked curiously, "Who is it, Li Chen?"
"Oh, it's a college classmate of mine who has returned to China and wants me to help see what is going on in his company. Li Chen explained.
After listening to it, I was also curious. Li Chen had not been involved in business affairs before, and it was a new attempt to help his old classmates this time.
On the weekend, Li Chen went to Xiao Chen's company. I was home alone when I suddenly remembered my mother-in-law's words. What she said about family made me think deeply. per
Every family has its own story, and everyone is working hard for family harmony. I sat on the balcony, looking at the city silhouette in the distance, and made up my mind that no matter what difficulties I encountered, I would maintain a positive and optimistic attitude and do my part for this family.
When Li Chen came back in the evening, he seemed to be in good spirits. "How is it, how is Xiao Chen's company?" I asked curiously.
"It's okay, it's mainly a management problem on his side, I gave him some advice, I hope it helps. Li Chen said, with a satisfied smile on his face.
I looked at Li Chen's satisfied expression, and I was also happy in my heart. Li Chen was able to help his friends and at the same time get a sense of accomplishment from them, which is a very good thing for him.
The next day, I went to work and had an unexpected incident. My boss suddenly informed me that the company had decided to promote me to department manager because I was doing a good job. This is undoubtedly a huge surprise for me and a recognition of my ability to work.
In the evening, Li Chen and I celebrated the good news. We decided to go to a restaurant we frequented for dinner. The setting of that restaurant is great and the dishes are delicious, and we find something new every time we go.
In the restaurant, we talk about future plans. I put forward some thoughts on family life and work, and Li Chen also shared his views on career and family. Our conversations are full of dreams and expectations.
After eating, we walked home. The stars in the night sky are exceptionally bright, and the lights on both sides of the streets are warm and soft. We walked home hand in hand, feeling each other's warmth.
When I got home, I received a call from Xiaohui. "Xiaoxiao, I heard that you were promoted, is it true?" asked Xiaohui excitedly.
"Yes, my boss informed me today. I replied with a smile.
"Great, I know you can! We've got to celebrate!" Xiaohui said happily.
"Okay, let's go out together this weekend. "I agreed.
After I hung up the phone, I sat on the couch and felt the beauty of life. While there are challenges at home and at work, solutions can always be found as long as we work together.
At this moment, Li Chen walked out of the bedroom with a book in his hand. "What are you looking at?" I asked curiously.
"It's a book about family management, and I think we can look at it together, and it will help us later in life. Li Chen said with a smile.
I nodded, feeling very warm. Li Chen always cares about our family in details, which makes me feel very happy.
The next week, Xiaohui and I went to a newly opened café. The café is decorated in a special style and we ordered coffee and dessert and enjoyed our free time.
"Xiaoxiao, you are now
It can be regarded as a career and family. Xiaohui said to me with a smile as she sipped her coffee.
I smiled and responded, "yes, it feels like it's been going well lately." But there are also a lot of new challenges and pressures. ”
"That's inevitable, Xiaoxiao, you're so good, it's definitely okay to deal with these challenges. "Xiaohui encouraged me.
We talked a lot about work, life, and future plans. Xiaohui has always been a good friend of mine, and every time I talk to her, I feel relaxed and happy.
When I got home, I started to plan a new work plan and balance my family life. As a department manager, I need to manage the team better while also ensuring harmony in family life.
After a few days, Li Chen suddenly came up with an idea: "Xiaoxiao, do you think it's time for us to consider having a child?"
This question was a bit of a surprise to me, and we've talked about it before, but none of them have a specific plan. "I think so, but we have to think about it, after all, children are a big responsibility. I replied.
"I know, I've thought about it for a long time, and now that we're all stable, it's time to think about it. Li Chen said.
We started talking about the future of our children's education, life, etc. Although these are all unknowns, I feel very happy to be able to discuss these issues with Li Chen.
At this time, Li Chen's old classmate Xiao Chen called again, saying that he wanted to invite us to his house for two weekends. I'm a little curious about Xiao Chen, after all, Li Chen always mentions him.
On the weekend, we went to Xiao Chen's house. Xiao Chen's home is warmly furnished, and his wife is also very hospitable.
"Xiaoxiao, Li Chen, I'm so glad you can come. Xiao Chen greeted us warmly.
"It's really nice to meet Xiao Chen's family this time. I said to Li Chen.
At the party, Xiao Chen's wife prepared a lot of delicious dishes, and we chatted while eating, and the atmosphere was very pleasant. Xiao Chen also shared some of his entrepreneurial experiences, which filled me with respect for him.
On the way home in the evening, Li Chen and I both felt very satisfied. "I'm really happy today, Xiao Chen and his family are really harmonious. I said.
"yes, when I saw them, I thought that our family would be like this. Li Chen held my hand, his eyes full of anticipation.
The days went on peacefully and happily. I'm getting better at work and my family life is getting more and more harmonious. While there were occasional minor frictions and challenges, we were all able to solve them together.
That's when something changed in the company. There was a new project to start, and I, as a department manager, had a lot of responsibility. This is both a challenge and an opportunity for me.
I started putting a lot of time and effort into this project. Working overtime at night has become the norm, and Li Chen is also very supportive, he will help me with some household chores, so that I can focus more on work
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