Unexpectedly, my in-laws asked me how much my pension was, and I was about to say 6,000, and my daughter-in-law preemptively said 2,000
On a sunny weekend, I, Lao Li, an ordinary retired old man, sat on the sofa at home and enjoyed a rare leisure time. I am 65 years old, I have been retired for five years, and I receive a good pension every month.
My family is very harmonious, my son Xiao Li is a filial child, he and his daughter-in-law Xiaofang have been married for three years, and the two are very affectionate, so that we old people are envious. Today, my mother-in-law suddenly called and invited our family to her house, saying that she wanted to celebrate some important day.
I happily agreed, chatted with my mother-in-law for a while, and then hung up. I stood up, stretched, and thought to myself: I have to behave well when I go to my mother's house this time, so that they can see the harmony and happiness of our family.
On the appointed day, I came to my mother's house in advance. As soon as I entered the door, I felt the lively atmosphere. The mother-in-law and father-in-law are busy, and the son and daughter-in-law are also helping. I smiled and said hello and found a place to sit.
My mother-in-law came over to talk to me and asked me about my recent health and family situation. While chatting, she suddenly changed her words and asked, "Lao Li, how much is your pension now?"
I was stunned, I didn't expect her to ask this question out of the blue. I lowered my head and thought about it, and was about to say "6000", but my daughter-in-law Xiaofang preemptively said: "Dad, don't you have a lot of pensions? Why is it only 2000?"
I was stunned, and an inexplicable emotion welled up in my heart. I looked at my daughter-in-law Xiaofang, who was smiling at me with a hint of mischievous in her eyes. I suddenly understood her intentions, it turned out that she was helping me round the field!
I glanced at her gratefully, and then said to my mother-in-law: "Mother-in-law, in fact, my pension is 6,000, but Xiaofang is right, our family's monthly expenses are relatively large, so in fact, the rest is only about 2,000." ”
My mother-in-law listened to me, nodded, and didn't ask any further. I secretly breathed a sigh of relief in my heart, grateful for my daughter-in-law Xiaofang's wit and thoughtfulness.
It was a great day, and our family and in-laws had an unforgettable time together. On the way home, I kept thinking about my daughter-in-law Xiaofang's actions, why would she help me round the field?
When I got home, I couldn't help but ask about my son, Xiao Li. Xiao Li told me with a smile that it turned out that my daughter-in-law Xiaofang had already known the amount of my pension, and she was worried that her mother-in-law would have an opinion of me because of this, thinking that our family's conditions were not good, so she would preemptively say that number.
As I listened to my son's words, a warm current swelled up in my heart. It turned out that her daughter-in-law Xiaofang did this to maintain the dignity and harmony of our family. She is not only smart and witty, but also kind-hearted, what a rare good daughter-in-law!
From that day on, I valued my daughter-in-law Xiaofang even more, and our relationship became closer. I often chat with her and share our life trivia and experiences. She also always listened patiently to my stories and gave me valuable advice.
Once, I inadvertently mentioned some regrets and losses when I was young, and my daughter-in-law Xiaofang comforted me and said, "Dad, you have done a good job, don't always dwell on the past." The most important thing now is to enjoy life in the moment and cherish the time spent with your family. ”
I was deeply touched by her words, yes, the past cannot be changed, why should I always immerse myself in it? I should learn to let go of the baggage of the past and cherish the life and family in front of me.
Since then, I have become more cheerful and optimistic. I started to pay more attention to my physical health and mental health, and actively participated in various social activities and sports. I also cherish the time I spend with my family and strive to create a warm and harmonious family atmosphere.
Time flies, and a few years have passed in the blink of an eye. I'm 70 years old now, but I'm in better spirits than ever. I would like to thank my daughter-in-law Xiaofang for her care and help, and it was she who allowed me to regain the joy and happiness of life.
When I think back to that sunny weekend, I still feel emotional. If my daughter-in-law Xiaofang hadn't helped me round the event at that time, maybe the party would have become awkward and tense. But it is because of her wit and thoughtfulness that our family can maintain dignity and harmony in front of our in-laws.
There will always be unexpected surprises and touches in life, just like the move of her daughter-in-law Xiaofang. It makes us understand that family harmony and happiness require the joint efforts and maintenance of every member of the family. Only when we care, understand and support each other can we create a warm and harmonious family atmosphere together.
In this loving and caring family, I feel extremely happy and satisfied. I would like to thank all my family members for their support and love for me, and you have made it possible for me to have such a wonderful home. I will continue to cherish this happiness and warmth and spend more wonderful times with my family.