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My name is Li Mei, and I am an ordinary Chinese rural woman, although I don't have any outstanding experience, I consider myself a good mother and a good daughter-in-law who takes care of my family. My wife and I have been married for more than 20 years, and although our life is uneventful, we are also happy. We have a son named Xiao Ming, who is the pearl of our palm. Xiao Ming is tall and handsome, his academic performance is also good, and he has made some achievements in working outside.
My wife and I have always had high expectations for Xiao Ming, hoping that he can have a happy family and that he can be filial to us. However, things don't always go as planned. Last year, my wife and I decided to go to Xiao Ming's house for the Chinese New Year because he was married and we wanted to reunite with them. However, what we didn't expect was that as soon as we arrived at the door of Xiao Ming's house, we found an unexpected quarrel.
I looked at the hotel lobby in front of Xiao Ming's house, and I couldn't help but feel a trace of disappointment in my heart. I thought we would stay at my son's house and have a reunion with them, but they arranged for us to stay in a hotel. I asked a little puzzled, "Xiao Ming, why don't you let us live in your house? Could it be that we lived in your house last year for the Chinese New Year, and you already disliked us?" My voice was a little choked, and I felt a trace of sadness of being left out in my heart.
Xiao Ming scratched his head in embarrassment and explained: "Mom, in fact, this is the case, our house has been a bit messy recently, and the house is not big enough, so we think it is more convenient to stay in a hotel." ”
I felt a sour feeling when I heard this, because their family was not big enough to let us live in their house. I didn't know what to say for a while, so I silently followed them into the hotel. Walking into the hotel lobby, I saw my daughter-in-law Liu Ting there to greet us, with a smile on her face, and she didn't seem to notice the unhappiness in my heart.
"Mom, you're here, welcome!" Liu Ting greeted me warmly, took my hand and said.
I smiled reluctantly and didn't speak. At this time, I felt a cold wind behind me, and when I looked back, it was my wife. He looked at Xiao Ming and Liu Ting with a grim face, obviously dissatisfied with their arrangement.
"Xiao Ming, why do you treat your parents like this? Don't let us live at home during the New Year, let us live in this kind of place, what do you think!" The wife got angry and began to question Xiao Ming.
Xiao Ming scratched his head in embarrassment, not knowing how to answer. Liu Ting, on the other hand, lowered her head a little uncomfortably, as if she didn't dare to meet our gaze.
"Dad, Mom, this ......" Xiao Ming wanted to speak and stopped, obviously a little embarrassed.
My wife and I looked at each other, and a sense of helplessness swelled up in our hearts. I thought it would be a happy thing to come to my son's house for the New Year, but I didn't expect it to turn into such an awkward quarrel. I couldn't help but feel a chill in my heart, and even a little doubtful about our place in their hearts.
This scene made my doubts even stronger, and I couldn't help but reflect on whether my expectations for my sons and the interference in their married life were too much. Perhaps, I should respect their choices more and give them more freedom and space. But as a mother, how can I not worry about their future? This contradiction makes me feel powerless and don't know what to do.
In this awkward atmosphere, I can only choose to be patient for the time being, not to think too much, and try to keep myself in a happy mood and spend the year with them. However, the sadness of being left out has always haunted my heart, leaving me with a heavy heart and unable to truly relax.
Just as I was trying to restrain my emotions and want to have a pleasant vacation with them, a message that I didn't expect pulled me back from my thoughts again.
That night, we had a Chinese New Year's Eve dinner in the hotel's private room, and the table was filled with a variety of delicious dishes, steaming hot and fragrant. Everyone sat around and had a great time, but I still couldn't fully relax.
Suddenly, Liu Ting picked up the wine glass and said to us with a smile: "Mom and Dad, I have something I want to discuss with you. ”
My wife and I looked at each other, and I couldn't help but feel a little puzzled. The smile on Liu Ting's face was a little reluctant, and she seemed a little embarrassed.
"What's the matter?" asked, frowning slightly, obviously feeling a little uneasy.
Liu Ting took another sip of wine and said slowly: "Actually, Xiao Ming and I have been thinking about buying a house recently, we plan to buy a house in the city, but the current housing prices are too high, and our savings ......are not enough."
Hearing this, my heart suddenly sank, and I understood what Liu Ting wanted to discuss. I frowned, a sense of foreboding rising in my heart.
"You want to buy a house, but you don't have enough savings?" I asked, a hint of concern in my voice.
Liu Ting nodded and continued: "Yes, so we want to borrow some money from you and pay it back to you when we have enough deposits." ”
Hearing this, my heart felt like it was watered by a stream of cold water, and I couldn't speak for a while. I didn't know how to respond, and all kinds of contradictions and uneasiness welled up in my heart.
The wife was even more angry, he glared at Xiao Ming and Liu Ting fiercely, his voice was full of anger and disappointment: "Xiao Ming, how can you do this? You are both married, you should live independently, why do you still want us to pay for you to buy a house? Is the money we have worked so hard to buy a house for you?"
Xiao Ming lowered his head in embarrassment, his face was full of helplessness and embarrassment: "Dad, Mom, I know you have paid a lot for us, but the current housing prices are too high, our wages can't afford to buy a house at all, and we don't want to rent a house all the time......"
His voice grew lower, clearly weighed down by our accusations. And Liu Ting lowered her head a little uncomfortably, and seemed to feel a trace of guilt and guilt.
At this time, the atmosphere in the private room became a little awkward, and my wife and I glanced at each other, full of helplessness and bitterness. It's not that we're reluctant to help them, but we're very upset and disappointed by what they're doing.
"Xiao Ming, Liu Ting, you must know that the money we have worked hard to earn is not for you to squander, you should work hard and rely on your own ability to buy a house. The wife said sternly, revealing a sense of helplessness and dissatisfaction in her voice.
When Xiao Ming and Liu Ting heard this, a trace of unbearability and guilt swelled up on their faces. They know that what they are doing has disappointed and dissatisfied us, but they can't completely get rid of the pressure of housing prices and the difficulties of life.
In this awkward atmosphere, we can only choose to put down this topic first and not continue the discussion. However, the warmth of the family, torn apart by the unforgiving reality, has always haunted my heart, leaving me with a heavy heart and unable to truly relax.
The next morning, I woke up with a heavy heart. Last night's quarrels and embarrassment kept me awake, and I was still haunted by doubts and uneasiness.
After waking up, my wife and I went to the hotel's restaurant for breakfast. The restaurant was bustling with people, but I felt an inexplicable loneliness and loss. I looked around and couldn't help but feel a sense of foreboding, as if something bad was about to happen.
Just as we were eating breakfast, Liu Ting suddenly called, with a hint of anxiety and uneasiness in her voice: "Parents, can you come over for a while, I have something I want to discuss with you." ”
Hearing her words, my wife and I glanced at each other, and all kinds of speculation and uneasiness suddenly surged in our hearts. The events of last night had already made us feel heavy, and now she was talking to us about something, was it the same thing as yesterday?
My heart was full of doubts and worries, but I couldn't help but agree. We hurriedly finished breakfast, hurriedly walked out of the restaurant, and hurried towards the place Liu Ting said.
After a while, we came to the place that Liu Ting said and found that she was already waiting for us there. Her face was a little pale, as if she had gone through a toss, and she was not in a very good mood.
"Liu Ting, what are you looking for us?" asked the wife, a hint of uneasiness in her voice.
Liu Ting glanced at us, bit her lip, and finally said: "Actually, this is the case, yesterday we discussed with you about buying a house, and you rejected our request, but Xiao Ming and I really have no choice, we have looked at a lot of houses, but we can't afford to buy ......"
Her voice grew lower, clearly weighed down by our rejection. My wife and I felt distressed when we heard this, it was not that we were unwilling to help them, but what they did really made us feel very uneasy and worried.
"Liu Ting, you must know that the money we have worked hard to earn is not for you to squander, you should work hard and rely on your own ability to buy a house. The wife said sternly, her voice revealing a sense of dissatisfaction and unease.
When Liu Ting heard this, her face was full of helplessness and grievance, she lowered her head, and seemed to feel a trace of guilt and guilt.
"Dad, Mom, I know you have paid a lot for us, but the current housing prices are too high, our salaries can't afford to buy a house at all, and we don't want to rent a house all the time......" Xiao Ming also joined the conversation, his voice revealing a trace of helplessness and frustration.
I felt sad when I heard this, I knew that their situation was not easy, but we didn't have that much money to buy them a house. At this point, I couldn't help but reflect on my expectations and whether I was too demanding of them.
In this awkward atmosphere, we can only choose to put down this topic first and not continue the discussion. However, the warmth of the family, torn apart by the unforgiving reality, has always haunted my heart, leaving me with a heavy heart and unable to truly relax.
On the morning of the third day, I woke up with a heavy heart. Yesterday's events made me feel that the warmth of my family had been torn apart by the unforgiving reality, and I couldn't help but wonder if my own education style and expectations for my children were too strict.
After waking up, I went for a walk in the garden of the hotel by myself, hoping to calm down. The garden was full of flowers and flowers, but I didn't feel the slightest joy, and there was still a heavy pressure in my heart.
As I walked, I suddenly heard a pleasant sound of music, followed the sound, and found that someone was playing the piano. I followed the sound and found that it was Xiao Ming who was playing a melodious tune there.
Xiao Ming sat in front of the piano, playing intently, his eyes full of contemplation and worry. I stood quietly on the sidelines, looking at his back, and all kinds of complicated emotions welled up in my heart.
"Xiao Ming, what song are you playing?" I asked softly as I walked over to him.
Xiao Ming raised his head and saw that it was me, he smiled slightly and said, "Mom, I'm playing one of my favorite tunes, "The Journey in Search of Happiness". The melody of this piece is beautiful and beautiful, but it contains deep sadness and confusion. ”
When I heard this, I couldn't help but sigh: "Yes, life is like a journey to find happiness, full of ups and downs and challenges. But only by persevering in our efforts can we finally find true happiness. ”
Xiao Ming nodded, was silent for a moment, and continued: "Mom, I know that you and Dad are worried about us, but it's not that we don't work hard, it's just that the reality is too cruel and makes us feel helpless. ”
I looked at his eyes, and a feeling of reluctance and distress welled up in my heart. They are adults and should have their own lives and choices, but the pressure of reality prevents them from doing so, which makes me feel extremely distressed and helpless.
"Xiao Ming, I know that your situation is not easy, but as long as you are willing to work hard, you will definitely be able to overcome all difficulties and find true happiness. I shook his hand and encouraged.
Xiao Ming listened to my words, a trace of gratitude and firmness flashed in his eyes, he held my hand tightly, and said, "Mom, thank you for your understanding and support, I will work hard." ”
At that moment, I felt a warm current in my heart, and I knew that no matter how many difficulties and challenges we may encounter in the future, as long as we unite and work together, we will be able to overcome everything and find true happiness.
Xiao Ming and I chatted quietly in the garden for a long time, confiding in each other our inner feelings and expectations, and the estrangement in our hearts was gradually dissolved, replaced by firmer confidence and family affection.
This exchange made me feel comfortable, as if a heavy stone fell from my heart, and I believe that as long as we work together, we will be able to overcome the current difficulties and usher in a better future.
Over time, our family's relationship gradually got back on track. Although the difficulties in life have not completely disappeared, we have learned to be stronger and brave in the face of everything.
In the days that followed, Xiao Ming and I often talked together and shared the bits and pieces of life and feelings with each other. He told me about his work and life, and I would also give him some advice and encouragement. Gradually, the distance between us has become much closer, and the understanding and support between each other has become deeper.
And Liu Ting has gradually integrated into our family, she has become more caring and considerate, often preparing hearty meals for us, making us feel the warmth of home. She also began to learn to think and solve problems on her own and no longer rely entirely on us.
Although our family does not have a luxurious house and a carefree life, we have the support and love for each other. In the face of difficulties, we work hand in hand to overcome all difficulties together, which is our true happiness.
Time passed quietly, and in a blink of an eye, it was the annual Spring Festival again. This year, we decided to go back to Xiao Ming's house for the Chinese New Year, only this time, we did not choose to stay in a hotel, but chose to stay at Xiao Ming's house.
When we walked into Xiao Ming's house, a hot breath came to my face, and I felt the warmth and warmth of home. Liu Ting greeted us with a smile, her face was full of happiness, and it was obvious that she had made a lot of preparations at home.
"Dad, Mom, welcome back!" Xiao Ming also smiled and greeted us, his eyes full of anticipation and love for us.
My wife and I looked at each other and smiled, filled with gratitude and happiness. Although there will be many difficulties in life, as long as we work together and work together, we will be able to overcome everything and usher in a better future.
In this Spring Festival, our family reunited and spent a warm and unforgettable holiday together. I believe that no matter what difficulties and challenges we will encounter in the future, we will be able to face them bravely because we have each other and the warmth of home.
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