In the early morning, a ray of sunlight shines through the gaps in the curtains and spills onto the bedroom floor. The silence was shattered by the sudden ringing of the phone. I rubbed my sleepy eyes, and an inexplicable premonition welled up in my heart. On the other end of the phone, the mother-in-law's voice looked anxious and helpless: "Xiao Yun, your father is making trouble again, and he has to remove your beloved peach tree." Come and take a look!"
As soon as I heard the word "peach tree", I suddenly fell asleep. That peach tree was planted by my own hands last spring, and it carries my hopes for a better life. I hurriedly got out of bed and woke up my husband Applejack and daughter Xiaoyue, and the family of three hurried to my in-laws' house.
Along the way, I was nervous about seeing the destruction of the peach trees. When I arrived at my in-laws' house, I saw my father-in-law wielding a shovel and busy around the peach tree. I walked forward quickly and tried to stop him: "Dad, I planted this peach tree with great difficulty, how can you just remove it?"
The father-in-law replied without raising his head: "I don't want to build a grape trellis, this peach tree takes up space." It's not a big deal to remove it. There was an unmistakable strength in his tone.
I took a deep breath and tried to stay calm: "Dad, this peach tree is more than just a tree to me. It's a testament to the joy and time in our family, can you think about it again?"
The father-in-law seemed a little impatient: "Okay, okay, you young people are hypocritical." I have my own reasons for doing things, so don't meddle in your affairs. With that, he continued to wield his shovel, as if to eradicate my request along with the peach tree.
The anger in my heart was rising, but considering that it was at my in-laws' house, I didn't want to let the conflict escalate further. I turned to Applejack and said, "Go and persuade Dad, I'll take Xiaoyue outside to breathe first." Applejack nodded, and I took Xiaoyue's hand and left the suffocating place.
Standing outside, I looked at the familiar peach grove, and my heart was mixed. Since marrying into this family, I have tried to integrate into this big family and try to be filial and respectful. However, my father-in-law's stubbornness and aggressiveness made me feel pressured. I know he has his own persistence and principles, but why can't he be more understanding and tolerant?
Applejack walked out of the house, his face full of helplessness: "Xiao Yun, you know Dad's temper, it's hard to change what he believes." Why don't we go back first, and I'll talk to him later." ”
I nodded, but my heart was full of unwillingness and loss. It's not just a question of a peach tree, it's also a question of my father-in-law's attitude and respect for me. I felt extremely cold and disappointed, and began to wonder if I had done something wrong and whether I should continue to endure this grievance and depression.
However, when I saw Xiao Yue's innocent face, I knew I couldn't give up. I can't let this kind of family conflict affect my child's growth and future. I was determined to face it all and find a solution to the problem.
So, I started to take the initiative to communicate with my father-in-law, trying to understand his thoughts and needs. I also expressed my feelings and thoughts to Applejack, hoping that he would understand me and support me from my point of view. At the same time, I also began to seek outside help and support to share my troubles and confusion with my family and friends.
After a period of hard work and communication, my father-in-law's attitude finally changed. He began to understand my position and thoughts, and was willing to respect my choices and decisions. Our relationship has gradually improved and eased.
Looking back on this experience, I deeply feel the importance of family harmony. Family is our warmest harbor and our most solid backing. Only when we understand and tolerate each other can we create a warm and harmonious family atmosphere together.
Therefore, no matter what difficulties and challenges we encounter, we should face them bravely and actively solve them. Don't let conflicts and strife ruin the happiness and fulfillment of our family. At the same time, I also hope that every family can cherish each other, support each other, and spend every wonderful time together.
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