The warm light shined through the kitchen window and sprinkled on Li Hua, who was busy cooking breakfast. The pan is full of oil and eggs, milk is boiling around the pan, and the aroma is overflowing, making the whole kitchen look alive.
"Fangfang, come and have breakfast, you're going to be late!" Li Hua urged, with the softness and urgency of his mother's unique voice in his voice.
Li Fang hurriedly sorted out her clothes and replied, "Got it, Mom, it'll be fine right away." Her voice came from the bedroom, slightly sleepy.
Next to him, his son-in-law Zhang Qiang was already dressed and was tying his tie, looking at his busy mother-in-law and wife, a gentle smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he walked over to help sort out Li Fang's collar, "Fangfang, look, it's much neater this way." ”
"Thank you, husband. Li Fang smiled, then frowned worriedly, and whispered to Zhang Qiang, "Husband, I came back late last night, and my mother may be ......."
Zhang Qiang gently held her hand and said soothingly, "It's okay, mom understands." ”
Downstairs to the dining table, Li Hua had already set the fried eggs, milk, and carefully prepared breakfast. Li Fang sat down, tried to avoid eye contact with Li Hua, and lowered his head to eat, the atmosphere was subtly a little tense.
Li Hua picked up the chopsticks, hesitated for a moment, and finally couldn't help asking: "Fangfang, you have been working overtime lately lately, does the company have any big projects?"
Li Fang stopped what she was doing and replied hesitantly: "Well, Mom, there is indeed a lot of work to deal with recently. ”
Li Hua frowned slightly, and said earnestly: "Work is important, but the body is even more important, so you should pay attention to rest." ”
The daughter put down the chopsticks and said, "Mom, I know what I'm doing, and I won't tire myself out." ”
Seeing this, Zhang Qiang hurriedly played a round and said, "Mom, Fangfang is very capable at work, she will take care of herself." ”
Li Hua looked at Zhang Qiang and sighed, "Zhang Qiang, it's a good thing that my daughter-in-law is smart, but I'm always worried as a mother." ”
The warm atmosphere on the breakfast table was quietly soaked by a tiny crack, Li Fang's persistence, Li Hua's concern, and Zhang Qiang's intervening, everyone was showing their love and responsibility for the family in their own way.
Li Hua and Li Fang, the family affection of the two generations collided at the small breakfast table here, and the dispute was not intense, like an early morning mist, gently diffuse. The family hurriedly finished breakfast and prepared for a busy day. They don't know that small contradictions are quietly accumulating, but just like every morning, the sun still rises, this warm home is still full of love, tolerance and expectation.
On a weekend afternoon, the sun shines through the curtains in the living room and spreads on the soft sofa, Li Hua holds an old photo album and immerses himself in the memories of the past. In the photo, the young self and her husband, Li Fang, who has just learned to walk, each record the happiness of the family. Li Fang sat next to her, holding her mobile phone in her hand, swiping the screen from time to time.
"Fangfang, look at this, you are wearing a little red dress, how cute. Li Hua pointed to the photo, his face full of his mother's tenderness and pride.
Li Fang raised her head, smiled and leaned on her mother's shoulder, "Mom, I was really happy at that time, you gave me the love of the whole world." ”
As soon as the words fell, the atmosphere changed slightly, and Li Hua asked softly: "Fangfang, can my mother ask you something? Do you and Zhang Qiang plan to have a child?"
Li Fang was stunned, and replied a little overwhelmed: "Mom, we don't have this plan for the time being, and we're too busy at work." ”
Li Hua frowned, and his tone was a little worried: "Fangfang, you are thirty years old, you can't keep putting it off like this." ”
"Mom, times are different, we have our own plans. Li Fang's tone was firm, but she slowly felt the sensitivity and weight of the topic.
Zhang Qiang came back from outside, just in time to hear the conversation between the mother and daughter, he knew that there were some differences between the mother and daughter, and hurriedly said: "Mom, Fangfang is right, young people think differently now than you did then. ”
Li Hua waved his hand, as if he was a little dissatisfied, "Your generation wants to be free, but family and children are part of life. ”
The breeze outside the window, the curtains swayed gently, and the air inside seemed to freeze. The difference between words seems to have widened the distance between the generations, the mother and daughter and Zhang Qiang, each of whom has their own ideas and understanding of life in their hearts.
After a conversation, the atmosphere in the home became a little silent. Li Fang provoked the topic, "Mom, I'm going to make dinner, Zhang Qiang, you help me." ”
Just as the three of them were standing in the kitchen and preparing dinner, Li Hua tried to open the topic again, "Fangfang, no matter how busy you are at work, your body and family must also be taken into account, and my mother hopes you are well." ”
Li Fang replied while washing vegetables: "Mom, I will take care of myself, you don't have to worry, and you don't have to worry about our plans." ”
Zhang Qiang carefully peeled the potatoes on the side, tried to be neutral and said: "Yes, Mom, we all know your kindness, we will come at our own pace." ”
Li Hua looked at the young couple, his eyes revealing complex emotions. Do you insist on your own opinions, or do you respect the choices of young people? The fluctuations in his heart made Li Hua silent for a long time.
At the dinner table, the three of them had their own hearts, Li Hua's heart and concern, Li Fang's independence and persistence, Zhang Qiang's helplessness in the middle, a dinner is no longer just a simple meal, but an unspoken collision with each other in everyone's hearts. But no matter what, with the joint efforts of the family, the dinner is still gradually completed in peace, and the family affection is like the delicacies of the table, which can be more delicious after cooking.
The day of the party finally arrived, and Li Hua's house was brightly lit, and laughter and words filled every corner of the room. Family gatherings are often a good time for family exchanges, and they are also a stage for Li Hua to show his cooking skills. The living room was full of all kinds of delicacies, and Li Fang and Zhang Qiang were busy entertaining relatives and friends who arrived.
"Mom, this is my colleague Xiao Wang, who came to help today. Li Fang introduced a young girl to Li Hua.
Xiao Wang smiled and bowed to Li Hua, "Hello, Auntie, Fangfang often mentions your good cooking skills in the company, and I came here to try it today." ”
"Haha, then you have to taste it and see if my Fangfang is telling the truth. Li Hua responded enthusiastically.
After the meal, Li Hua pulled Xiao Wang to sit on the sofa and chatted. "Xiao Wang, I heard Fangfang say that you work very hard?"
Xiao Wang nodded, "Yes, Auntie, there have been a lot of projects recently, and everyone has worked overtime, and Fangfang is often the last one in our team to leave." ”
Li Hua was stunned, obviously a little surprised by this answer, "Fangfang works so hard, I thought..."
Xiao Wang continued, "Fangfang is the core of our team, and the project can't do without her. In fact, everyone knows that she works hard and takes care of others. ”
Li Hua listened to Xiao Wang's words, and his heart began to have waves. She looked back at the busy Li Fang, the daughter who was always hard-mouthed and soft-hearted, and she began to realize that her daughter might have endured far more than she thought.
"Auntie, Fangfang is very popular in the company, and her interpersonal relationships are also handled well. Xiao Wang continued.
Li Hua pursed his lips, and the apologies in his heart came like a tide, "Fangfang, she's a good child." ”
At the climax, an inadvertent topic changed Li Hua's views. Li Fang was beside her, intentionally or unintentionally overhearing the conversation between her mother and Xiao Wang, and the knot in her heart slowly loosened.
That night, after the party, Li Fang, who was cleaning up the mess in the kitchen, suddenly felt Li Hua hugging her, "Fangfang, mom may really not understand you, but please believe that mom will always support you." ”
Li Fang had tears in her eyes, and hugged Li Hua tightly, "Mom, I'm sorry, I didn't communicate my own pressure with you properly." ”
Zhang Qiang watched this warm scene from the sidelines, smiled and said to them, "Two dearest women, you are all my pride. ”
That night, the words between mother and daughter were a little more understanding and tolerant, and this sudden warmth was the charm and wisdom that Li Hua inadvertently showed in his daily life, and it was also the solid foundation and motivation for this family to move forward.
It was getting late, the party was over, and peace returned to the home. Li Hua sat on the balcony, holding a cup of lukewarm tea in his hand, his eyes penetrating the night in the distance, and his thoughts drifted far away. The light and shadow reflected from the window on her contemplative countenance, and her mood changed with the meeting tonight.
Zhang Qiang and Li Fang sat next to Li Hua, and the family sat together, enjoying the tranquility of the night.
"Mom, I'm really touched today. Li Fang rested her head on Li Hua's shoulder, and her voice was gentle.
Li Hua gently stroked her daughter's hair, "Fangfang, my mother also has a lot of things that I don't understand, and today I really realized how much pressure modern women have." ”
Zhang Qiang held Li Hua's hand and said gratefully: "Mom, we are all very happy to hear you say this." Everyone has their own circumstances and challenges, and understanding and support are the most precious gifts we can give each other. ”
Li Hua took a deep breath, as if he wanted to seal the air at this moment, "I also hope that you understand my worries, it's not that I don't trust you, it's just that past experience tells me that many things are missed and there will be no more." ”
"Mom, we get it. You and Dad have given me a good life and a lot of love, and I hope to love my children like this in the future. Li Fang's voice was full of firmness and tenderness.
The night breeze blew gently, bringing the fragrance of flowers in the distance, Li Hua raised his head, looked at the starry sky, and seemed to find some kind of answer, "Life is like this universe, bright and mysterious, everyone is a voyager of their own destiny." Fangfang, you have your own path, and Mom believes that you will go well. ”
Zhang Qiang and Li Fang looked at each other and smiled, and their hearts became closer.
The road to understanding is sometimes not smooth, but Li Hua's home, because of that listening and acceptance, once again radiates a harmonious light. This light not only illuminates the hearts of the three people, but also warms the distance between generations.
Late at night, Li Hua whispered to Zhang Qiang and Li Fang: "Go and rest, it's been a hard day." Good night to my good daughter-in-law and daughter. ”
The mother's understanding, the daughter's autonomy, the son-in-law's reconciliation, and the family's emotions were deepened by this sudden change. What was once a small conflict has now become a deepening of family emotional ties and a continuation of family warmth. Li Hua's charm blooms more brilliantly in this knowledge and understanding.