In the hustle and bustle of the city, Song Mei and her wife Zhang Bo, two elderly people in their sixties, live an ordinary and comfortable life. Although their pension is not very generous, it is enough to support a warm little family. However, a phone call three years ago was like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, stirring up layers of ripples.
It was a call from his son Xiaojie, with a hint of imperceptible nervousness and expectation in his voice: "Parents, come and live with me, Xiaofang and I both want to honor you." "For Song Mei and Zhang Bo, this is undoubtedly a huge surprise. They had been looking forward to living with their son and enjoying their families, and now that dream seemed to be coming true.
However, when they actually stepped through the door of their son's house, they found that things were not as simple as they imagined. Daughter-in-law Xiaofang's enthusiasm seems to be a little excessive, the newly changed quilt, the tidy room, everything seems so deliberate. Although Song Mei and Zhang Bo had doubts in their hearts, they were relieved when they thought of their son's filial piety.
As the days passed, Song Mei and Uncle Zhang gradually discovered that the life of their son's family was not as good as they imagined. Xiaofang began to complain frequently about the pressure of life, and her son Xiaojie became thinner and thinner. Seeing all this, Song Mei and Zhang Bo were distressed, and they decided to take out part of their pension every month to subsidize their families. However, this is just the beginning.
As grandchildren are born and grown, the family's expenses are increasing. Xiaofang's requirements are also getting higher and higher, from subsidizing the family at first, to being fully responsible for her grandson's education and living expenses. Although Song Mei and Uncle Zhang were a little dissatisfied, they thought of their son's happiness and their grandson's future, so they also suffered it silently.
However, the good times were short-lived. After Xiaofang gave birth to her granddaughter, her attitude changed dramatically. She no longer cares about housework and children's education, but puts all this responsibility on Song Mei and Uncle Zhang. The two elderly people are busy with housework and taking care of their children every day, and have little time to rest for themselves. And Xiaofang is at ease, as if all this has nothing to do with her.
Finally one day, Xiaofang made a request that Song Mei and Zhang Bo couldn't accept - hand over the salary card and transfer the house. Her reasoning was: "Anyway, the money is for us to spend, and it is more appropriate for me to keep it." The house is also left to his son and grandson, and the early transfer can reassure everyone's heart. Song Mei was shocked and angry, and she couldn't understand why her daughter-in-law would have such a lust for their possessions. She resolutely refused Xiao Fang's request, but Xiao Fang refused to give up and began to sneer at them.
In the face of all this, Song Mei and Zhang Bo felt exhausted. They don't understand why their efforts have been rewarded with such results. And the attitude of their son Xiaojie disappointed them even more. He did not stand on their side, but blindly defended his wife Xiaofang. Song Mei and Uncle Zhang finally understood that they had no place in this family.
So, they made a difficult decision to run away from their son's house. They packed their bags and left the place that had been full of anticipation. Although their hearts are full of reluctance and concern, they know that this is the choice they must make for the sake of their dignity and freedom.
This story provokes people to think deeply about family relationships and pension issues. Some people believe that the experience of Song Mei and Zhang Bo is a microcosm of family relations in modern society, and children often ignore the feelings and needs of their parents when pursuing their own happy life. Others believe that this is the problem of the elderly themselves, who are too dependent on their children and have lost the ability to live independently.
In any case, this story is a wake-up call for us. In the face of family conflicts and disputes, we should remain rational and calm, and resolve all difficulties with love and tolerance. At the same time, we should also respect the wishes and choices of older people so that they can live the life they want. After all, they used to give so much for us, and now it's our turn to repay them.
In my opinion, the experience of Song Mei and Zhang Bo is not an isolated case, but a microcosm of the family relationship problems that are prevalent in modern society. In this fast-paced era, it's easy to lose sight of the feelings and needs of those closest to us. As the famous saying goes, "The son wants to be raised, but the kiss is not treated", we can't wait until we lose it to regret it. We should cherish every moment with our family members, understand their needs and thoughts with our hearts, and make love and tolerance the most important bond in family relationships. After all, home is a warm harbor that we rely on forever.
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