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My name is Li Wenwen, I am 28 years old, and I am an ordinary white-collar worker in the workplace. My family members include my father, my mother, and my mother-in-law. Dad works in a factory, and Mom is a housewife. We love each other as a family, and we have a lot of fun. And my relationship with my mother-in-law is even more special.
When her mother-in-law was young, she was the eldest baby in the family, and her parents doted on her very much. She likes to wear cheongsams the most, and once owned dozens of different styles of cheongsam. It's a pity that after her mother-in-law got married, her family was poor, and all the cheongsams were pawned or given away. The current mother-in-law is over the age of six, but her yearning for cheongsam has never changed.
One day, I overheard my mother-in-law talking to my mother about wearing cheongsam when she was young. The mother-in-law's eyes were gloomy, and she sighed, lamenting that the good times of the year were like yesterday. After listening to it, I became more yearning and curious about my mother-in-law's demeanor back then.
"Mom, you must have looked very good in a cheongsam back then, right? I couldn't help but ask.
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The mother-in-law's eyes lit up when she heard this, and she seemed to be caught in a sea of memories. "Hey, I think back then, I was a famous little beauty in the town. At that time, I liked to wear a long fiery red satin cheongsam with lace embroidered on the cuffs and a green satin belt around the waist. As soon as you walk out of the house, the whole street will look sideways!"
As the mother-in-law spoke, her expression became more and more yearning, and her hands were still comparing the style of the cheongsam back then. Looking at my mother-in-law's intoxicated appearance, I couldn't help but feel a sour feeling in my heart. When she was young, her mother-in-law must have been quite outstanding, but she had a bad fate, and now she can only vaguely reminisce about the beauty of the year.
I secretly made up my mind that I must buy a cheongsam for my mother-in-law, so that she can regain her former brilliance and self-confidence. So in the next few days, I began to secretly inquire about my mother-in-law's current code and preferences.
"Mom, what size are you wearing now?" One day I asked pretending to be inadvertent.
"Oh, my old bones, just wear thirty or forty yards of loose spots. The mother-in-law said nonchalantly.
I made a mental note of the code and kept an eye out for my mother-in-law's favorite colors and styles. Sure enough, every time I see the footage of a cheongsam beauty on TV, my mother-in-law's eyes are always very bright.
Finally, one day, I saw a time-honored cheongsam shop on the Internet that was on sale. I carefully browsed through the various styles and finally settled on a dark blue cheongsam that was elegant and elegant. This cheongsam is made of fine silk with a delicate peony pattern embroidered on the front and a satin belt of the same color at the waist. I checked my mother-in-law's code and placed an order to buy it.
The cheongsam was soon delivered to the home. When I carefully took out this gorgeous cheongsam from the box, I had mixed feelings. I was apprehensive about whether my mother-in-law would like the gift, but more about the anticipation that she would soon regain her former glory.
In order not to let my mother-in-law know in advance, I secretly hid the cheongsam carefully. Every time my mother-in-law asked me what I had been busy with lately, I would make up some excuses to prevaricate and secretly rejoice that I could give my mother-in-law such a surprise.
In fact, my mother-in-law's personality has always been something I admire very much. She is diligent and thrifty, and does not have much pursuit of money, fame and fortune, but she is 100% attentive to the education and cultivation of her children. Growing up, my mother-in-law taught me countless life mottos.
"Wenwen, people must be honest in life, and they must have a bottom line and principles in life. Money and status are all floating clouds, and only morality and ethics are the most precious things in our lives. "Every time I did something wrong or misbehaved, my mother-in-law would lecture me earnestly.
My mother-in-law's words were like a basin of cold water, dousing the willfulness and recklessness of my youth. Gradually, I learned to introspect and introspect, and learned how to be a cultivated person. My mother-in-law taught me to be humble and courteous, and to be tolerant and generous to others. Taught me that we should be frugal and not extravagant; Teach me to be filial to my parents and to care for others. My mother-in-law's earnest teachings have greatly tempered and improved my personality and morality.
In addition to teaching by words and deeds, my mother-in-law's words and deeds also deeply influenced me. She always puts her family first, working from morning to night, taking care of the housework, taking care of the children, cooking for her father, and never tireless. Sometimes my mother is not feeling well, and my mother-in-law cooks for us and cooks a table of good dishes for us. The mother-in-law also loves her grandchildren 100% and often takes the initiative to pick them up and help take care of them.
My mother-in-law's character and ethics have been deeply imprinted in my heart. I often wonder how my mother-in-law survived the poverty, what did she go through to develop such a noble character? I sincerely admire my mother-in-law, and I am proud to have such a virtuous teacher.
Just when I was hiding my cheongsam and looking for the right time, an opportunity finally appeared. It was a sunny weekend and the whole family was resting at home. I saw the timing and carefully took out the dark blue satin cheongsam from my stash.
"Mother, you must not see this cheongsam, it is a little bit of my granddaughter's heart, I hope you can always like it. I held the cheongsam in both hands and said sincerely.
The mother-in-law was stunned, and then her eyes lit up, and her face showed surprise and emotion. She took the cheongsam with trembling hands, carefully stroked the embroidery on it, and her face was full of yearning and nostalgia.
"Wenwen, this cheongsam is so beautiful! It's just too good and precious, I'm afraid that wearing this old bone will harm it!" As the mother-in-law spoke, her eyes turned red.
Seeing my mother-in-law so moved, my heart felt like it was being pinched hard. At this moment, I am extremely glad that I gave my mother-in-law this surprise. I hurriedly stepped forward to hug my mother-in-law and whispered softly in her ear: "Mother, this is a little bit of my heart, you can enjoy it when you are old." You must have been the prettiest girl in the whole alley back then, and you must look the best when you wear it now!"
The peony embroidery in front is lifelike, and the whole posture of the mother-in-law looks pretty and elegant against the backdrop of this cheongsam, which has a unique charm. The mother-in-law turned to admire in front of the mirror, her face full of joy and the corners of her mouth filled with a happy smile.
"Haha, my God! Do I look like I've gone back to my youth? It's exactly the same as when I was young! Wenwen, this cheongsam is so beautiful, I like it so much!" The mother-in-law laughed heartily, couldn't close her mouth, and spoke with confidence and pride that she couldn't hide.
Seeing my mother-in-law so happy, my heart was also filled with warmth. At this moment, I deeply experienced the joy of giving, and I was sincerely happy that my mother-in-law had regained her self-confidence. My mother-in-law's smile is the greatest affirmation and gift to me.
However, just when I thought everything was so beautiful, my mother-in-law's expression suddenly dimmed, and her eyes were a little sad.
"Wenwen, this cheongsam is so precious and beautiful. I'm afraid I've ruined its beauty by putting on it, this old bone. The mother-in-law sighed and said earnestly, "Why don't we give it to those who really need it." "
When I listened to my mother-in-law's words, I couldn't help but feel a sigh of relief, and then my heart was full of doubts and disappointments. I thought that my mother-in-law would be unreservedly happy, but I didn't expect her to offer to give this cheongsam away. I looked at my mother-in-law puzzled, trying to find some clues in her eyes.
I saw that my mother-in-law's eyes were sad, as if she was recalling something. After a long while, she sighed faintly and hugged me softly, tears glistening in the corners of her eyes.
"Wenwen, do you know why I lost so many beautiful cheongsams back then?" My mother-in-law asked me.
I was stopped by my mother-in-law's words, and I couldn't say anything. My mother-in-law saw my doubts and continued: "Those cheongsams were pawned out by me one by one, in exchange for your grandfather's medical expenses. Your grandfather suffered from a serious illness when he was young, and our family was so poor that I could only sell my favorite cheongsam one by one in exchange for money to cure the disease and save my life. "
"Later, your grandfather recovered from his illness, and we gradually got rid of poverty and became rich. But those cheongsams, I can't get them back. When the mother-in-law said this, her eyes were full of tears, "But it doesn't matter, as long as your grandfather is alive and healthy, it doesn't matter how many cheongsams I lose." You see, there are still so many people in this world who are struggling for life and health, and we might as well give these precious things to the people they can use. "
Listening to my mother-in-law's words, my heart felt as if it had been hit hard, and it was full of infinite touches in the sourness. I never imagined that my mother-in-law would go through such a difficult time when she was young. And my mother-in-law never told me this, for fear that we would be sad and blame ourselves. I was deeply shocked by my mother-in-law's indifference to life and compassion for others.
I hugged my mother-in-law tightly, and tears couldn't stop coming out of my eyes. My mother-in-law patted me on the back and comforted me, saying, "Wenwen, life is like this, there are hardships and joys in life." We must learn to be grateful for everything in life and face all opportunities with a peaceful mind. As long as the family is healthy and safe, everything else is just floating clouds. "
My mother-in-law's words were like a basin of cold water, which ruthlessly extinguished my attachment to material things. I began to reflect on whether my focus on life was too much to pursue material beauty and neglected the pursuit of a higher level of life. My mother-in-law's wisdom and noble character gave me great inspiration and shock.
I silently looked at my mother-in-law, who had taken her eyes off the cheongsam, her eyes determined and persistent. I know that my mother-in-law has made up her mind to donate this cheongsam to those in need. I am proud of my mother-in-law's noble character and touched by her broad mind.
In this way, the mother-in-law carefully folded the dark blue cheongsam and put it into a brand new box. In the next few days, I saw my mother-in-law secretly asking where there was a need to donate cheongsams. Finally, one day, my mother-in-law told me about her decision.
"Wenwen, I decided to donate this cheongsam to the city's poor girls' home. You know, there are a lot of girls from poor families who have never had the opportunity to enjoy the charm of cheongsam since they were young. I think when they wear this cheongsam, they will be as confident and proud as I was back then. "
I was deeply touched by my mother-in-law's idea. Yes, my mother-in-law had to sell her beloved cheongsam in order to treat her grandfather's illness, what an easy decision it was. And today, the mother-in-law wants to give this hard-won gift again, which is clearly the highest interpretation of the value of life. I have great admiration and respect for my mother-in-law's character and heart.
So, I accompanied my mother-in-law to deliver the cheongsam to the girl's home. When I saw those poor girls put on cheongsams and their eyes rekindled with light, my heart felt like a handful of warm water was poured on it, warm and comfortable. Mother-in-law's generosity and kindness nourished the hearts of all of us like a clear spring.
Since then, I have developed more admiration and yearning for my mother-in-law. My mother-in-law's moral character and ethics are my lifelong role model and goal.
Mother-in-law is humble and courteous, and generous to others. She never cares about right and wrong, and she doesn't like to be careful. Whenever someone asks her for help, she always does her best to help and never refuses.
I remember one year during the Spring Festival, our whole family went back to our hometown for a reunion. It was my mother-in-law's 80th birthday, and my brothers and sisters were looking forward to giving her a grand birthday party to express our filial piety. But when we proposed the idea, my mother-in-law politely refused.
"Oh, you children, why are you so troublesome? My old bones can just be passed by ordinary people, how can I use such a big battle? I might as well save this money and donate it to those in need." The mother-in-law said with a smile.
When the mother-in-law opened the photo album and saw those yellowed old photos, her eyes were full of tears and she cried with joy. She looked carefully through the pages and saw herself when she was a child, her young self, and her middle-aged self, and there was a detailed explanatory text under each photo. The mother-in-law looked at it, couldn't stop crying, and muttered to herself: "To be alive and alive, it's just such an age." "
Seeing my mother-in-law so moved, we couldn't help but redden. Yes, from birth to twilight, my mother-in-law has come through this all her life. Along the way, there is no need to say much about hardships and sweat, as long as you turn around, you can see the footprints behind you. With her broad mind and indifferent attitude, my mother-in-law has gone through many hurdles in life, and finally slowly stepped into the last journey of her life with her unique wisdom and open-mindedness.
That day, we were all deeply touched by my mother-in-law's wisdom and open-mindedness. My mother-in-law told us that her greatest wish was for the whole family to be reunited, followed by fame and money. "As long as you are healthy and healthy, I will be content. The mother-in-law said earnestly, "The greatest wealth in life is to have a happy family." You have to keep that in mind. "
Since then, I have come to appreciate the wisdom of my mother-in-law's words. Yes, money and status are just the decoration of life, and the real value and meaning of life should be pinned on the happiness of the family and the physical and mental health. My mother-in-law taught us to know how to be happy and to maintain a positive and optimistic attitude towards life, so that we can truly achieve happiness.
Under the influence of my mother-in-law, I also learned to look at the disadvantaged groups in society with a more sympathetic and caring eye. Whenever I see someone struggling with food or clothing, or illness, my heart always aches fiercely. So I will do my best to give them the care and support they deserve. Just like when my mother-in-law had to sell her beloved cheongsam in order to save my grandfather, sometimes we also need to make some sacrifices and dedication to truly reflect the value of life.
In this way, under the influence of my mother-in-law, I gradually grew into a responsible and compassionate person. And my mother-in-law's influence on me did not stop there.
I remember one year, my father was suddenly diagnosed with a terminal illness, and the doctor judged that he only had half a year left to live. This bad news hit our whole family like a slap in the head.
In the beginning, we were all in a state of extreme despair and pain. Mom was almost about to collapse, with tears in her eyes day and night. My younger siblings and I were also extremely sad and blamed ourselves, for fear that this would be the last time with my father.
However, just when we were at our most desperate, my mother-in-law, with her unique wisdom and determination, grabbed our shaky hearts.
"You children, why are you so unproductive?" The mother-in-law reprimanded sternly, "Your father didn't give up hope, why did you give up so quickly?
Mother-in-law's words were like a basin of cold water on the head, which woke us up. Yes, why did we give up so quickly? Mother-in-law's words remind us that the meaning of life lies in the spirit of never giving up. As long as there is a glimmer of life, we should cherish it and strive to live.
Since then, the morale of our whole family has been boosted. Everyone, you and I encouraged my father and gave him great moral support. We worked tirelessly to find famous doctors and do everything we could to treat my father. And Dad himself is also fighting against the disease with tenacious willpower.
In this way, year after year, my father's condition began to slowly improve. Despite the difficulties and twists and turns of the process, we never gave up hope. After a few years, Dad finally made a full recovery, which was very encouraging and uplifting. Mother-in-law's wisdom and perseverance gave us the courage and motivation to move forward.