Li Hua opened the door lightly, and through the silence of the approaching morning, the 40-year-old always had a peaceful smile on her face. She knew that her day was about to start again: prepare breakfast for the old man of the Zhang family, wake up the two sleeping little ones, and do all the housework. Although life is dull, Li Hua never complains, because this job gives her and her son hope to survive.
"Aunt Li, you're here, grandma got up in a bad mood this morning, can you persuade her?" Mengting, the youngest daughter of the Zhang family, held her sleepy little head and blinked her eyes.
"Okay, Mengting go back to sleep for a while, I'll call you later." Li Hua responded softly, his eyes full of maternal tenderness. Without looking back, he walked to the old man's room and began his day's work.
Zhang Ming is the pillar of the family, but he has a successful career but rarely has time to take care of his family, which makes Li Hua's role in the family even more important. Whenever Zhang Ming came home, he could always see Li Hua's busy back, but he was always in a hurry, and he could only take a little time to communicate.
"Aunt Li, I've worked hard for you this month, this is your salary. Zhang Ming handed over an envelope with a hurried expression, "Is your child okay?"
"Thank you, Mr. Zhang, my son is still successful, but the cost of studying is getting higher and higher, and I have to work hard. Li Hua took the envelope with a smile, and there was a hint of worry hidden in his eyes.
"Speaking of studying, I'll give you a little more salary next time, but there is one condition..."Zhang Ming groaned for a while, standing under the lamp in the living room, his face a little solemn.
"What conditions, Mr. Zhang?" Li Hua was stunned, not understanding the meaning of Zhang Ming's words.
"Uh... Well, this one. Aunt Li, you're doing a great job, but you know, I occasionally have some extra requests..."Zhang Ming wanted to speak and stopped, half tentative, half expectant.
Li Hua's smile was a little suspicious, "Mr. Zhang, my job is a nanny, something other than this job..." Alas, I still have urgent business, so I'll go first. ”
Looking at Zhang Ming's back, Li Hua's heart was mixed. She knows that in this family, she is not just a nanny, but an indispensable part of this family. Although the Zhang family gave her a stable income, those obscure words made her heart flutter. However, she still has to face the reality - dedicated and determined to contribute to the family.
It was another busy morning, and Li Hua was busy as usual. Zhang Ming's words were still in her ears last night, which made her think about it repeatedly, but she knew better that she couldn't lose herself because of a moment's temptation.
At this time, Li Hua was very worried, her son Xiaoqiang was sick, and the doctor said that surgery was needed, which was expensive. The family's savings were far from enough, and Li Hua had to worry about it in the dead of night.
"Mom, you've worked so hard all day, but we still can't raise enough money for medical expenses. Xiao Qiang lay on the hospital bed and looked at Li Hua weakly, his eyes full of guilt.
"Silly boy, isn't Mom's life just for you? Don't worry, Mom will figure it out. Li Hua patted his son's hand and tried his best to show a firm smile.
Li Hua originally thought that her life would slowly grow old in obscurity, but Xiaoqiang's illness was like a thunderbolt from the sky, shattering her peaceful life. Zhang Ming's "special service" brought the temptation of 500 yuan a time, which could have alleviated her financial pressure, but she knew that her bottom line must not be lost.
One day, Zhang Ming suddenly offered to talk to Li Hua alone.
"Aunt Li, you know what I mean, an extra bonus of 500 yuan a month, as long as you occasionally greet my friends when they visit. Zhang Ming tried to use his way to bypass the unspeakable "extra service".
Li Hua clasped his hands tightly, and the expression on his face was complicated. "Mr. Zhang, I am a nanny, and I can do housework, but I can't forget myself because of money. ”
"Well, if you think about it, it will also help your son's illness. Zhang was obviously a little impatient, and got up to leave.
Looking at the back of Zhang Ming's departure, Li Hua knew that every refusal she refused was testing her bottom line. In the battle between money and heart, she chose to persevere, even though it meant that life for her and her son would be even harder.
Li Hua couldn't bear to let Xiaoqiang know the difficulties of the outside world, she threw herself into her work, hoping to forget the pain in her heart. However, whenever night falls, the lonely lamp accompanies the mother and son beside the bedside, silently waiting to tell the helplessness of life.
"I heard from the aunts that Mr. Zhang is interesting to you, is it true?" Xiaojun, the eldest son of the Zhang family, asked curiously as Li Hua was cooking dinner.
Li Hua was shocked, she never expected Xiaojun to ask such a question. She stopped what she was doing and replied calmly: "Xiaojun, this is all an adult's business, you just need to study hard and be a man who stands up to the sky in the future." ”
Although Xiaojun is just a child, he began to learn to pay attention to the adult world, and perhaps in this information age, it is more difficult than ever to protect the innocence of children.
One weekend afternoon, Zhang Ming went out again for entertainment, and there were only Li Hua and the children of the Zhang family at home. Li Hua was ironing his clothes while listening to the children's laughter. Suddenly, a violent cough broke the silence, and something unusual came from the old lady's room.
"Aunt Li, grandma doesn't seem to be quite right. Joon ran nervously, worry written all over his face.
Putting down the iron in his hand, Li Hua hurriedly rushed into the old lady's room, only to see the old lady covering her chest with one hand and waving the other, breathing rapidly. Experience told her that it was most likely a heart attack. Li Hua didn't dare to hesitate at all, and while comforting the old lady, he commanded Xiaojun: "Quick, call your dad and say that grandma is sick and needs to be sent to the hospital immediately! At the same time, help me get grandma's medicine box." ”
Xiao Jun hurriedly ran to make a call, and Meng Ting was so frightened by the sudden tension that she cried. Li Hua comforted the little girl while doing simple cardiopulmonary resuscitation for the old lady. She was calm and methodical, as if it were all in her anticipation.
Finally, Zhang Ming received the call and rushed home, seeing that Li Hua had calmed everything down, and the old lady's condition gradually stabilized.
"I was wrong, Aunt Li. Zhang Ming walked into the house panting, he had never felt so guilty and grateful as at this moment, "I never realized that you were silently guarding this home." ”
"Mr. Zhang, you're back. The old lady needs a professional doctor, and we still get her to the hospital as soon as possible. Li Hua did not immerse herself in this sudden praise, she remembered her duty and insisted that the elderly receive the best care.
In an emergency, it was Li Hua who kept her sanity and calm, and she protected everyone in the Zhang family like a real family member. For Zhang Ming, this is not only a crisis resolution, but also a profound lesson.
After sending the old lady to the hospital, Zhang Ming was silent for a long time, and finally spoke: "Aunt Li, I thought wrong." What a home needs is not only material satisfaction, but also emotional protection. Thank you for being a guardian of your home. ”
Li Hua smiled, but there were tears in her eyes, and her dedication was finally understood. This warmth from the bottom of her heart made her feel that all the hard work became worth it.
After that incident, the atmosphere of the Zhang family gradually changed. Zhang Ming began to take the initiative to participate in the affairs of his family, and he was no longer as busy with work as before, neglecting his family.
One early morning on the weekend, the Zhang family's dining table was very lively. Zhang Ming handed a thick envelope to Li Hua: "Aunt Li, this is your salary after the salary increase, and some of the medical funds I prepared for Xiaoqiang." ”
"Mr. Zhang, this... It's too much for me to accept. Li Hua's hands trembled slightly, she knew that Zhang Ming was making amends, but her self-esteem made her hesitate.
"It's because I didn't think it through. Without you, this home has no idea what would have become of it. Zhang Ming's voice was sincere, "Please accept this heart, so that I can also have a chance to make amends." ”
Li Hua finally agreed, tears glistening in her eyes, she knew that this was not just a sum of money, it was a recognition of her labor and respect for her personality.
The news quickly spread throughout the community, and Li Hua's deeds were spread by neighbors as a good story. Those who had initially treated her coldly also began to cast envious glances and friendly greetings at her.
"Aunt Li, you are so good, even my mother said she wanted to learn from you. Meng Ting ran over happily, she could already understand Li Hua's dedication.
Li Hua replied with a smile: "We are all a family, and we all contribute to this family, aren't we?"
In the Zhang family, warmth and harmony have become the norm. Zhang Ming's fatigue from work gradually dissipated, and he began to cherish the time he spent with his family.
After dinner, Zhang Ming proposed that the whole family go for a walk in the park. On the leisurely trail, he sincerely said to Li Hua: "I have learned that a person's success is not only in his career, but also in his family. Thank you, Aunt Li, it was you who made me understand what home is. ”
Li Hua looked at the picture of the happy family, and her heart was full of satisfaction and happiness. She knew she had made the right choice.
Late at night, Li Hua returned to his home with satisfaction and tranquility. Xiaoqiang's body is slowly recovering, and Li Hua is also beginning to plan his future.
Leaning in front of the window, Li Hua stared at the twinkling stars in the night sky, and she asked herself: "Isn't a harmonious home the most beautiful scenery in life?"