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Liu Fang has an only child, Liu Jun, who is 35 years old this year, married and has a 6-year-old son, Xiao Ming. Liu Jun and his wife Zhang Yan are both office workers and are very busy at work. The family of three lives in a three-bedroom house not far from Liu Fang. Due to work, Liu Jun and Zhang Yan often have to work overtime, so Xiao Ming is taken care of by Liu Fang most of the time. Liu Fang loves this grandson very much and regards him as the pearl of her palm. Every day after school, Xiao Ming would go to Liu Fang's house to wait for his parents to get off work, and Liu Fang would prepare a nutritious dinner for him, help him complete his homework, and tell him some interesting stories.
One night, Zhang Yan returned home from work and saw that her father-in-law was helping Xiao Ming with his math homework. She was a little displeased, and when she walked into the kitchen to prepare dinner, her face was gloomy. Liu Jun noticed his wife's abnormality, walked into the kitchen and asked with concern, "What's the matter, dear?
Zhang Yan sighed and said, "It's nothing, it's just a little tired." However, I was thinking, my mother is really too hard, she has to take care of the housework every day, and she has to take care of Xiao Ming, I really don't know where she gets the strength. "
Liu Jun nodded knowingly, of course he also noticed his mother's hard work. However, he is more sincerely grateful for his mother's dedication and love. He said, "Yes, Mom is so good, we should honor her." "
"However, I really admire Mom's energy. Zhang Yan frowned and said, "The two of us together don't have as much energy as her, and we have to be busy every day." You say, shouldn't we let Mom have a good rest? so that she doesn't have to worry about housework and doesn't have to take care of Xiao Ming. "
Liu Jun said with some embarrassment: "However, Mom, she is used to this way of life, and if she suddenly relaxes, she may feel bored." Besides, Xiao Ming and his mother have such a good relationship, and his mother must not want to be separated from Xiao Ming. "
Zhang Yan didn't buy it, she looked directly into her husband's eyes and said, "Then do you have any good ideas?" I really think that my mother is too hard, if she wants, we can hire a nanny, or send Xiao Ming to the nursery. Mom just rests at home and does something she likes to do, and we can also give her some living expenses every month to make her live more comfortably in her old age. "
Liu Jun was silent for a moment, looked at his wife's serious expression, and finally spoke: "I understand your kindness, my mother is indeed no longer young, we should care more about her." However, I was worried that she would feel lonely, after all, she would be bored when she was home alone. Besides, she likes to take care of Xiao Ming so much, she will definitely be sad if we send Xiao Ming elsewhere. "
Zhang Yan seemed to scoff at her husband's worries, and said confidently: "What does it matter? Mom is 58 years old, and she should enjoy her old age instead of working all day." Besides, we can let her make her own decisions, and if she wants, we can even give her a monthly living allowance to make her life more relaxed. "
Liu Jun frowned, obviously not approving of his wife's approach. He said: "However, my mother lives alone outside, and I am still quite worried. Besides, if you give your mother money, she may not be happy. You know, Mom has always been independent and never willing to cause trouble to her children. "
At this moment, Liu Fang led Xiao Ming in, she noticed the serious expressions of the two, and asked with concern, "What are you talking about? Is something wrong?"
Zhang Yan said unceremoniously: "I'm just discussing your business, Mom." I think you are working too hard, taking care of the housework every day, and taking care of Xiao Ming, your body can't bear it. We are considering whether to hire a nanny, or send Xiao Ming to the nursery so that you can have a good rest. "
Liu Fang showed an expression of sudden realization, then she shook her head with a smile, and said in a kind tone: "Oh, you guys are too worried. My little housework is nothing at all, besides, Xiao Ming is just like my own grandson, and I like to take care of him the most. You can rest assured that you can work, and leave the affairs of the family to me, and I don't feel tired at all. "
Zhang Yan said reluctantly: "But Mom, you should also think about yourself." You're that old and you deserve to rest instead of working all day. Besides, Xiao Ming is going to school in the future, how can you have so much energy to take care of him? Why don't you do this, I will give you a living allowance every month, and you can rest at home and don't have to worry about anything. "
Liu Fang's face became a little serious, she looked at her daughter-in-law and said, "Zhang Yan, you are kind-hearted, but I really don't need you to give me living expenses." The pension I earn is more than enough for my living expenses. Besides, taking care of the housework and Xiao Ming is simply a pleasure for me, you don't have to worry about me. "
Liu Fang and Liu Jun were both shocked by Zhang Yan's words, and the two looked at each other and were speechless for a while. In this atmosphere, Xiao Ming opened his curious and innocent eyes, looking at the expressions of the adults, and he didn't know why.
There was silence in the room, and Zhang Yan's words seemed to cause a wave of shock. Liu Jun reacted first, he looked at his wife in disbelief, with a hint of anger in his tone: "Zhang Yan, what do you mean by this? How can you talk to your mother like this?"
Zhang Yan did not flinch, and was even a little aggressive: "I'm not wrong, am I? Mom is so old, she should have a good rest, instead of doing housework and taking care of the children all day." If you don't want your mother to move out, then give her 10,000 yuan a month for living expenses, so that she can live a more decent and comfortable life. "
Liu Jun was annoyed by his wife's unreasonable demands, and he raised his voice and said, "What do you say? Mom has worked hard for us for most of her life, and now that she is retired, she should have a good rest, where are we qualified to restrict her lifestyle? Besides, 10,000 yuan for living expenses, who is that to treat Mom as?"
Zhang Yan was still stubborn, and said confidently: "Then what better way do you have? Mom is already so old, can we just let her work so hard? Isn't it very reasonable to give her a living allowance so that she can enjoy her old age?"
The two argued like this, and the atmosphere became more and more tense. Xiao Ming was frightened and hid behind Liu Fang, poking out his little head from time to time to see if it was safe. Seeing this, Liu Fang hurriedly stepped forward to pull the two apart, and said earnestly: "Okay, okay, you two don't quarrel." Zhang Yan, I understand that you are kind, but I really don't need you to give me living expenses. I earn enough for my own retirement, and besides, taking care of the housework and Xiao Ming is my greatest pleasure. You can rest assured that you can work, and leave the affairs of the family to me. "
Zhang Yan was unmoved, she said coldly: "Then so be it, unless you give my mother 10,000 yuan a month for living expenses, I will never let my mother continue to live here." Mom is already so old that she should enjoy her old age and not spend all day doing housework and taking care of the children. "
Liu Fang was completely annoyed by her daughter-in-law's unreasonable demands, her face turned pale, and she said, "Okay, since you say so, then I'll move out and live! I don't want to cause you any trouble." With that, she went back to her room and began to pack.
Liu Jun hurriedly chased after him and said anxiously: "Mom, don't be angry, Zhang Yan is a good intention." You continue to live here, we have a great family, how wonderful!"
Liu Fang had already made up her mind, she said: "I have already decided, I won't live here and cause trouble for you." You young people are also quite stressful, and if I move out, you can live the life you want. "
Liu Jun saw that persuasion was ineffective, so he had to give up temporarily. He walked out of the room, looked at his wife's indignant expression, and suddenly felt helpless and guilty like never before. He understood that his wife's actions were well-intentioned, but undoubtedly hurt his closest people. He couldn't help but reflect on whether he had neglected his mother's dedication and needs too much, and whether he should have expressed his love and care for his mother in a better way.
In this way, the family fell into a silent stalemate. Liu Fang began to pack her belongings and prepare to move out of the home where she had lived for more than 30 years. Xiao Ming was frightened by this solemn atmosphere and hid in the room without saying a word. Liu Jun and Zhang Yan looked at each other, and each other's hearts were filled with endless guilt and self-blame.
"Mom, can't you think about it again?" Liu Jun said helplessly, "If you leave like this, our family will fall apart." "
Liu Fang shook his head, and his tone was firm: "I've already thought about it, so I won't trouble you." You young people have to work to earn money, and my old man lives here, which will only add to your burden. "
Seeing this, Zhang Yan seemed to regret her previous unreasonable request, she stepped forward and said, "Mom, I was confused for a while, don't be angry with me." You can continue to live here, we have a good family, how good. "
Liu Fang was not moved, she looked at her son and daughter-in-law, and said earnestly: "You don't have to comfort me, I have already decided." At my age, I really should have a good rest, instead of causing you trouble. You don't have to feel guilty, it's my own decision. I will move to a nearby nursing home, where the environment is very good, you can come and see me when you have time. "
After speaking, Liu Fang picked up her suitcase and walked out of the house without looking back. Liu Jun and Zhang Yan were stunned on the spot, as if they couldn't believe that their mother left like this. Xiao Ming was also frightened, he tugged at the corner of his father's clothes, and begged: "Dad, why is grandma leaving? I don't want grandma to leave us." "
Liu Jun shook his head helplessly, he felt unprecedented guilt and self-blame. As an only child, he should have honored his mother better than let her leave so sadly. He looked at his mother's distant back, and his eyes couldn't help but moisten.
In this way, Liu Fang came to a nursing home in the city and checked in. The environment of this nursing home is really nice, clean and tidy, and the staff is very friendly. However, for Liu Fang, this place is still a little strange and cold after all. She sat in her room, looking out the window at the street scene, with mixed feelings.
Of course, she didn't want to leave her son's family, but she really didn't want to add any burden to her son and daughter-in-law. Besides, she really deserves a good rest at her age, instead of doing housework and taking care of her grandchildren all day. However, when she thought that she would not be able to see Xiao Ming's innocent and lovely smiling face in the future, her heart was full of infinite melancholy.
In this way, Liu Fang spent a few days in a nursing home. During this period, Liu Jun came to visit several times, but Liu Fang always waved his hand, saying that he was living well here and did not need to worry too much. However, Liu Jun can see the loneliness and loneliness in his mother's eyes. As a son, he began to hate his decision, regretting that he had not persuaded his wife in the first place, but had allowed his mother to leave like this.
Finally, on a weekend afternoon, Liu Jun came to the nursing home again. He took a bouquet of flowers and found his mother's room with sincere apologies. Liu Fang smiled with relief when she saw her son coming. Liu Jun stepped forward and hugged his mother, and said in a sincere tone: "Mom, I'm so sorry for you." It was I who didn't understand your feelings well enough to let you leave us like this. You can go home and live together as a family. "
Liu Fang shook her head, and she said, "I know you have a good heart, but the atmosphere was a little tense at that time. But you young people have to work to make money, and I really should have a good rest at my age. Don't worry, I'm doing well here. "
Liu Jun didn't give up, he said earnestly: "But Mom, you obviously want our family to be reunited." You can come back, you don't have to worry about anything at home, we will hire a nanny to take care of the housework and Xiao Ming. You can rest at home, do what you love, and we will give you maximum freedom. "
Liu Fang was persuaded by her son's sincerity, she nodded and said, "Okay, then I'll go back to live." But don't give me much freedom, or I'll be alone at home. "
In this way, the mother and son looked at each other and smiled, and each other's faces were filled with happiness. Liu Jun secretly made up his mind in his heart that he would definitely honor his mother and make his mother's life carefree in her later years. And Liu Fang thanked God that she could finally return to her familiar home and reunite with her beloved family.
From this incident, Liu Jun has a deep understanding. Family affection is the most precious thing in the world, and it cannot be measured by money. A complete family requires each member to care for each other, understand each other, and maintain it with love. Only by cherishing the present with love can we enjoy the warmth and happiness brought by family.