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My name is Li Ming, I am 25 years old, and I am an ordinary office worker. Although life is ordinary, I have a lovely girlfriend, Xiaohong, and we have been in love for three years. Xiaohong is gentle and considerate, and is the most important person in my life.
Xiaohong never mentioned her family, and I was always curious about her family. In my imagination, her parents must have been kind and caring people, otherwise how could they have raised such a lovely daughter? Especially her mother, who must have been a virtuous and generous mother-in-law. I look forward to meeting them one day and showing them my deep affection for Xiaohong.
Today I finally had the opportunity to visit Xiaohong's home, and my heart is full of mixed feelings. On the one hand, she was very happy to meet her parents, but on the other hand, she was a little nervous. What if they don't like me and don't approve of our relationship? But the thought of Xiaohong's love for me fills me with courage and confidence. As long as I treat them sincerely, they will accept me.
At three o'clock in the afternoon, I rang the doorbell of Xiaohong's house. It is a simple bungalow, with a plane tree planted in the yard, reflecting the atmosphere of warm home. After a while, Xiaohong opened the door to greet me. She wore an elegant long dress today, which made her look even more delicate and cute.
"You're finally here!" Xiaohong said happily, "Come in, mom has been waiting for a long time." "
"Mom, this is me Li Ming. Xiaohong made an introduction.
The mother-in-law nodded and said in a somewhat muffled voice, "Hello, Li Ming." "
"Hello, Auntie. I quickly returned the salute and looked at her secretly. Aside from that strange mask, she was dressed appropriately and generously.
"Don't be so formal, just call me mother-in-law. She said.
My mother-in-law sat us down and personally made a pot of high-quality Longjing tea to entertain us. Despite wearing a mask, her tone was amiable. We chatted about family things for a while, and gradually, I relaxed.
"What do you do?" My mother-in-law asked me.
"I work for an advertising agency and am a graphic designer. I answered truthfully.
"The job is quite stable, right? Xiaohong, this girl has been very obedient since she was a child, and if you start a family in the future, she must be a virtuous wife. Mother-in-law said with a smile.
I glanced at Xiaohong, and her face flushed slightly. It seems that the mother-in-law under this mask is also quite straightforward!
"Mom, don't compliment me too much. Xiaohong said with some embarrassment, "Li Ming and I are college classmates, and we have known each other for six years. He is a good and hardworking man who is very considerate to me. "
Little Red introduced me to her mother-in-law in a babbling manner, full of praise and affection. It turned out that she used to be an introverted and shy girl, and I was one of the few friends she had in college. Later, when I fell in love, I was always very considerate of her introverted personality and let her slowly open her heart.
"Your relationship seems to be solid. My mother-in-law nodded slightly, as if admiring the way we got along.
Little Red seemed to notice my gaze as well, and she turned her head to me and shook her head slightly, making a "it's okay" mouth. It seems that she also knows about the mask and doesn't want me to ask more.
Under my gaze, my mother-in-law touched the mask uncomfortably. She stood up and said, "You two young people keep talking, and I'll go to the kitchen and cut some fruit." With that, he hurried away.
"Xiaohong, is there something wrong with your mother?" I lowered my voice and asked, "What else would you wear a mask?"
Xiaohong hesitated, sighed and said, "Mom's situation is a bit special, but don't think about it yet." She'll explain it herself later. "
"Oh well. I nodded, but my heart was even more curious.
After a while, my mother-in-law cut the fruit and brought it in. She rested her plate on the coffee table and sat down on the couch a little crampedly.
At this point, the mother-in-law paused and took a deep breath. Little Red and I both waited with bated breath for what shocking secrets she was going to reveal.
As she spoke, her hand slowly moved to the edge of the mask and ripped it off little by little. My heart pounded, and an indescribable premonition arose.
Finally, the mask was completely removed, and the true face of my mother-in-law was exposed to us. My eyes widened in disbelief, and my whole body went numb and stiff as if by magic. Xiaohong covered her mouth and let out an exclamation.
"It's a scar from a fire many years ago. The mother-in-law covered the scar with her uninjured hand, her eyes gloomy, "So I kept wearing a mask for fear of scaring others." "
Hearing this explanation, my heart suddenly welled up with sadness. Imagine how tormented and painful it is for a person to endure such pain and suffering both physically and mentally! I couldn't help but get down on one knee and bow my head.
"I'm sorry, my reaction must have hurt you. I said sincerely, "I can't understand what you've been through." But I would like to spend the rest of my life treating you well and loving you as if you were my own mother. "
My mother-in-law's eyes were moist, and Xiaohong's eyes were red, looking at me in surprise. My heart burned, burning with endless pity and respect for this poor woman.
My mother-in-law gave me a deep look and finally a smile on her face. "Li Ming, you are a good boy. She said, "I knew that Xiaohong's vision would not be wrong." "
"Mom, don't be upset. Xiaohong hurriedly stepped forward and put her arms around her mother-in-law's shoulders, "We will always love you, your scars are nothing at all." "
The mother-in-law nodded, tears welling up in her eyes. At this moment, my heart was entangled like never before. On the one hand, I am shocked and saddened by the fact that my mother-in-law has suffered so much; On the other hand, I was touched by my tolerance and understanding of her.
I stared deeply into the little red eyes, full of affection and anticipation. I knew I would never be able to abandon the woman I had loved all my life. My heart was burning, burning with love for her and pity for my mother-in-law. Eventually, I made up my mind.
I slowly stood up, walked over to my mother-in-law and sat down, holding her hand tightly. "Mother-in-law, I swear to heal the wounds in your heart with all my love. You don't have to hide anymore, and you don't have to live in the shadows anymore. From now on, with us by your side, you will be the happiest person in the world. "
My mother-in-law's tears couldn't stop flowing, and Xiaohong also had red eyes, hugging the two of us tightly. I know that I made the right choice of my life today. Love is forgiving, love is selfless, and love heals all wounds. As long as we tolerate and accept with love, there is nothing that cannot be solved.
"Thank you, Li Ming. My mother-in-law choked up and said, "Your love has given me the courage to live again." I thought that I was destined to die alone in this life, but I didn't expect that the heavens would still open such a skylight. "
"Don't worry, I will take good care of Xiaohong, and we will raise your children and grandchildren in the future. I solemnly said, "Your scar is not a scar of one person, but a scar of our family." From now on, we will share weal and woe as a family and work together to heal this scar. "
Xiaohong nodded excitedly, and her mother-in-law burst into tears and showed a long-lost smile. Yes, the road of life is often full of difficulties and obstacles, but as long as we support each other and help each other, there is nothing that cannot be overcome. With the love of family comes courage and strength.