The Ye family has three brothers, the eldest brother Ye Jianguo, the second son Ye Jianlin, and Ye Zhigang is the youngest. Their parents are deceased, and only Jianguo's wife, Zhao Shuzhen, is left to take care of the lives of the three brothers. Jianlin is in his sixties and retired at home, Jianlin works in a company in the city, and Zhigang works hard in other places.
Zhao Shuzhen manages the family's livelihood, doing housework, cooking and cooking, all of which are her daily routines. After Jianguo retired, he had nothing to do all day, which was quite boring. Jianlin is busy at work, and when he comes home, he eats and sleeps, and rarely communicates with his father much.
One day, Jianguo suddenly remembered the braised fish he made at home when he was a child, the fish meat was tender and refreshing, and the sauce was rich and mellow, which made people have an endless aftertaste. So, he said to Zhao Shuzhen: "I want to eat braised fish, when will you make it?"
"Okay, I'm going to buy fish. Zhao Shuzhen readily agreed, she was glad that her husband finally had some new expectations.
Jianguo nodded again and again: "It's good, it's fresh, that's it." "
Zhao Shuzhen washed the fish and made a few cuts on the fish with a knife, which would make the sauce taste better. She first heated the oil in the pot and added garlic, ginger, millet spicy and other ingredients to stir-fry until fragrant.
"Mom, the smell is so good. Jianlin walked out of the room, attracted by the aroma wafting from the kitchen.
"You can also taste it, isn't it very authentic?" Zhao Shuzhen said with a smile.
Jianlin approached the edge of the pot, took a deep breath, and showed a satisfied look on his face: "Mom, the dishes you make are really delicious." "
Zhao Shuzhen put the fish pieces into the pot, added soy sauce, cooking wine, sugar and other condiments, and some green and red pepper rings for decoration. From time to time, she turned the ingredients in the pot, carefully preventing the pot from sticking.
Jianguo sat at the dining table, looking at his wife's busy figure, and remembered the scene when he was young and working outside. At that time, in order to support his family, he scraped together on the construction site, exposed to the wind and sun, and worked very hard. Whenever he gets off work, what he looks forward to most is to go back to his rented rental house and have a home-cooked meal. It's a pity that the place where I work is too far away from home, and I rarely get to taste the taste of my hometown.
"Back then, when I was working in other places, what I wanted to eat most was the braised fish you made. Jianguo said with emotion.
Zhao Shuzhen turned around, a kind smile on her face. She knew that her husband had worked hard for the family back then, and now that he could finally enjoy his old age, of course she had to prepare a delicious meal with her heart.
I looked at my parents' ardent anticipation, and my heart swelled with warmth. After my father retired, he had nothing to do all day and lived a monotonous life. And my mother is considerate, hoping to soothe my father's heart with the taste of my hometown and let him regain his enthusiasm for life.
After a while, the room was filled with the aroma of food. Zhao Shuzhen brought the braised fish to the table, the fish was tender and the sauce was bright and attractive.
"Wow, you look so good! Mom, you're amazing!" Jianlin exclaimed, he couldn't wait to pick up a piece of fish meat and put it in his mouth, and was immediately conquered by the mellow and rich taste, and nodded again and again.
Jianguo carefully picked up a piece of fish meat with chopsticks and put it in his mouth to savor it. The familiar taste of hometown instantly bloomed in the mouth, as if traveling back in time and space, back to the carefree days of childhood.
"How's it going? It tastes exactly like before, right?" Zhao Shuzhen asked with concern.
Jianguo nodded, his eyes moistened slightly. He picked up the tissue on the side and gently wiped the corners of his eyes, trying to hide the emotion in his heart.
When I saw this scene of my father, I had mixed feelings. As a son, I understand his feelings too well. He has worked hard for his family for most of his life, and now in his later years, he enjoys his wife's thoughtfulness and tastes the delicious taste of his hometown that he has not tasted for many years, and he will naturally be full of emotion.
I stepped forward and hugged my father and whispered in his ear, "Dad, you have worked hard, now enjoy life, with your mother here, you don't have to worry about anything." "
Jianguo nodded vigorously, tears rolling in his eyes. Seeing this, Jianlin hurriedly stepped forward and patted his father's shoulder and comforted: "Dad, you deserve this happiness, you have worked too hard for us." We love you forever. "
In this way, the family enjoyed the delicious braised fish. Jianguo seems to have opened his heart and took the initiative to tell us about the struggle of his youth.
"At that time, our family was surrounded by walls, and there was nothing. I work as a temporary worker on a construction site, and my daily wage is only a few dollars, and I can't support you at all. His tone gradually became excited, "I tried to find a job in the city, but there were too many people in the city, and the competition was too fierce. "
"Later, with a lot of tenacity, I finally managed to get a temporary job in a factory. Although the salary is not high, it is much better than working on the construction site. I send most of the money back every month, and you mother and son live on that little money. "
"Those years were the hardest and hardest days, but I never wanted to give up. Jianguo's eyes became more and more determined, "Because I know that there are still your mother and your two babies waiting for me at home." You are my motivation and the whole reason for my efforts. "
Hearing this, my heart was completely touched by my father's words. The power of family affection is so powerful, it can support a person to overcome many difficulties. The reason why my father was able to withstand the pressure back then was because of his attachment and concern for his family.
We should cherish the present, the hardships of the past are gone, and now is a happy and contented life. My father can finally enjoy his old age and enjoy the joy of life to the fullest.
"You were so difficult back then, I admire you so much. Zhao Shuzhen said sincerely, "It is your efforts that make our family live a happy life." We should always be grateful and grateful for the little things in life. "
"Just like today, I cooked this hometown dish with my heart, and you all cherish it. This is happiness, which is the meaning of life. She continued.
I nodded appetizingly. Yes, happiness is about having each other and sharing the bits and pieces of life. As long as there is gratitude, life will become beautiful and meaningful.
The family had a wonderful afternoon in a warm atmosphere. The sky was getting dark, Jianguo looked at the time, and said meaningfully: "It's not early, it's time for us to go." "
Zhao Shuzhen hurriedly got up to clean up the leftovers, and instructed: "Be careful on the road, and call me when I go back." "
Jianlin also said reluctantly: "Mom, next time I come to try other hometown dishes you cook, it must be great." "
Zhao Shuzhen smiled and nodded: "Okay, I'll prepare carefully for you then." "
I stepped forward and hugged my mother and whispered in her ear, "Mom, thank you for caring for us, you have worked so hard. "
Zhao Shuzhen touched my head, her eyes were full of love: "My good boy, you are my greatest happiness and pride." "
In this way, we hugged each other and shared the warmth of this family affection. At the time of parting, everyone agreed with great anticipation on the time of the next reunion.
On the way home, I sat in the car and kept thinking about everything that had happened today. My father's face, my mother's love, and the considerate interaction between my family made me deeply appreciate the meaning and value of life.
It turns out that happiness is just around the corner, and it doesn't need to be compared with money and power, as long as you have a pure love. We should learn to let go of the baggage of the past and embrace the beauty of the present.
It's like my father finally opened his heart today and told the ups and downs of the past. It's like a mother warming the hearts of the whole family with a hometown dish. This sincere dedication, this love from the heart, is the most precious wealth in life.
I made up my mind that no matter where I headed in the future, I would always be grateful. I am grateful for the nurturing grace of my parents, the companionship and love of my family, and every gift in my life. Only when you know how to be happy will life be as bright as the sun.
"Mom, what are you going to cook from your hometown?" I asked curiously.
Zhao Shuzhen blinked her eyes and said mysteriously: "This is a secret, you can wait and see." But I can promise you'll get your fingers pumping. "
I sat cross-legged and waited for the moment when I was amazed by the deliciousness. The graceful figure of the mother is busy in the kitchen, the sun is shining warmly on her face, she is like a selfless fairy, using the magic of love to bring the family together.
Before I knew it, my father and Jianlin also came. Seeing them look at each other and smile, my heart is full of anticipation. I look forward to what the next hometown dish will be, and even more so that our happy family can always be together and share the bits and pieces of life.
Let the aroma drift away, let the warmth flow. We embrace every gift in life with gratitude. Because happiness is just around the corner, as long as you learn to cherish it, life will be as bright as the sun.
In a few moments, the smell wafted from the kitchen, attracting the attention of all of us. Father and Jianlin also came over and looked at Zhao Shuzhen's cooking skills curiously.
"Ah, it smells so good!" Jianlin's eyes lit up as he smelled the aroma in the air, "Mom, what are you doing?"
Zhao Shuzhen shook her head with a smile: "You are so anxious to know, then wait and see." But I can tell you that this is a very authentic hometown dish, but we haven't eaten it in years. "
"Mom, do you need my help?" I took the initiative to ask, for fear of missing the opportunity to share this happiness.
"No, no, you just watch. Zhao Shuzhen refused with a smile, "This is a small surprise for you." "
My father watched from the sidelines, his eyes full of relief. He stepped forward, gently put his arms around his wife's shoulders, and said affectionately, "My good daughter-in-law, you have worked too hard. Let me do the housework in the future, you have a good rest. "
Zhao Shuzhen was moved by her husband's thoughtfulness, nodded and agreed. Seeing that my parents were so loving, Jianlin and I were also infected by this warm scene and showed a knowing smile.
After more than half an hour, Zhao Shuzhen finally served the delicacies. Just to see a plate of golden and fragrant dishes in front of us, it looks mouth-watering.
"What is this? I almost don't recognize it!" Jianlin said in surprise.
Zhao Shuzhen smiled proudly: "This is a good dish in our hometown, called 'cherry meat'." You loved to eat this when you were young, but unfortunately it was difficult to prepare these ingredients in the city, so you rarely made it. "
I did have a soft spot for it when I was a child, but as time went on, I forgot about it. Looking at the plate of cherry meat in front of me, my mouth watered.
Without waiting for us to say anything more, Zhao Shuzhen had already divided the dishes into several portions and put them in our bowls. Immediately after, she served another pot of fragrant rice, the rice grains were crystal clear, exuding bursts of fragrance.
"Come on, eat it while it's hot. She smiled and said, "I hope this taste of hometown can make you feel the warmth of home." "
We were all deeply touched by this statement. Yes, home should be like this, with the warmth and thoughtfulness of a mother by her side, the care and protection of her father, and the mutual support of brothers and sisters. Only with the love of family can life be full of sunshine.
We all raised our chopsticks and took a piece of cherry meat and put it in our mouths. At the moment of entry, the unique fragrance blooms on the taste buds, crispy but not greasy, sweet but not fatty, making people have an endless aftertaste.
"It's so delicious! Mom, your craftsmanship is as superb as ever!" Jianlin was full of praise.
The father also nodded again and again, looking at his wife's relieved expression, with a happy smile on his face. I silently tasted the taste of home, and my heart was wrapped in incomparable warmth.
"You are my greatest pride and happiness. Zhao Shuzhen looked at us, her eyes were full of love, "I also feel very happy to be able to cook a hometown dish for you myself." "
The father stepped forward and hugged his wife, and said in a sincere tone: "It is you who fill our home with warmth, and it is you who turn love into delicious food." We should be grateful to you for having such a good helper. "
Jianlin and I also stepped forward and had a big reunion hug with our parents. We share the warmth of this family affection and feel the meaning of home with our hearts.
After lunch, everyone laughed and picked up the leftovers. Zhao Shuzhen insisted on not letting us help, saying that she had to do it herself to feel the joy of doing housework.
Looking at my mother's busy figure, I felt a sense of gratitude for life in my heart. Yes, we should always be grateful and cherish what we have in front of us.
There will always be sunshine and haze in life, but as long as we have the love of our family, we will never lose our way. Just like my father's hard work to support our family, just like my mother's careful cooking today in order to let us taste the taste of our hometown, this sincere love will always warm our hearts.
"Let's go, let's go for a walk and enjoy this wonderful time as a family. As she spoke, the father took her mother's hand.
Jianlin and I also followed, and our family just looked at each other and smiled, and embarked on the path to happiness. The sun shines warmly, and the flowers on the roadside bloom fragrantly.
I know that no matter where we go in the future, the warmth of home will always be with us. As long as you cherish the present with a grateful heart, life will be as bright as the sun. With the love of our families, we will never be confused in the road of life.