Li Xiaomei stood in front of the kitchen window, holding freshly washed dishes and chopsticks in her hands, but her eyes involuntarily drifted out of the window. The iron gate of the community was open, but the father-in-law Li Dajiang, who was guarding the door, was nowhere to be seen. She frowned, it wasn't the first time. Xiaomei's heart began to wonder: Where did her father-in-law go?
"Xiaomei, what are you looking at?" asked the mother-in-law curiously as she walked into the kitchen.
"Oh, no, nothing. Xiaomei came back to her senses and quickly covered up her worries.
The mother-in-law looked out the window, seemed to understand something, and whispered, "Dae may have gone for a walk again." ”
"Walking?" Xiaomei repeated suspiciously, the question mark in her heart became even bigger.
At night, Xiaomei lay in bed, tossing and turning. She decided to find out her father-in-law's whereabouts the next day.
The next day, Xiaomei deliberately asked for leave, came to the kitchen early, and pretended to be busy. From time to time, her eyes glanced out the window, waiting for her father-in-law to appear.
Finally, the figure of the father-in-law appeared. Dressed in the familiar blue overalls and holding a bunch of keys in his hand, he slowly walked towards the iron door. Xiaomei's heart relaxed a little, but soon, she became nervous again - her father-in-law did not guard the door, but walked straight out.
Xiaomei hurriedly put down the work in her hand and quietly followed. She saw her father-in-law walk into an alley next to the neighborhood and disappear from sight.
Xiaomei quickened her pace and followed cautiously. She was nervous and curious, not knowing what her father-in-law was secret.
Xiaomei's footsteps stopped outside the orphanage's walls, and she saw her father-in-law, Li Dajiang, sitting with several children under an old locust tree in the courtyard. The children's laughter was crisp and pleasant, and the father-in-law's face was full of loving smiles, which made Xiaomei a little surprised and moved.
"Grandpa, the story you told yesterday is not finished, let's continue today!" a little girl pulled the corner of Li Dajiang's clothes and said coquettishly.
"Okay, okay, grandpa will finish talking to you today. Li Dajiang smiled and touched the little girl's head, and then began to tell the story vividly.
Xiaomei stood quietly aside, she didn't bother them, just silently observed. She found that her father-in-law was a completely different person here, no longer the taciturn gatekeeper, but an energetic and caring elder.
After a while, the story was finished, and the children reluctantly said goodbye to Li Dajiang. Li Dajiang stood up and prepared to leave. Xiaomei hurriedly ducked to the side, not wanting him to find out.
"Grandpa Li, are you coming back tomorrow?" asked a little boy.
"Of course, as long as you want to hear stories, grandpa will come every day. Li Dajiang replied with a smile.
Xiaomei looked at her father-in-law's back in the distance, and her heart was mixed. She began to understand why her father-in-law often "disappeared", and she also gained a new understanding of him.
In the evening, Xiaomei came home and her mother-in-law was busy in the kitchen.
"Xiaomei, where have you been today, why haven't you seen you all day?" asked her mother-in-law.
"Oh, I... I went to a friend's house. Xiaomei replied with some humility.
"Friend's house?" asked the mother-in-law.
Xiaomei was speechless for a moment, she didn't know how to answer. Just then, my father-in-law returned.
"What are you talking about?" Li Dajiang asked with a smile.
Xiaomei and her mother-in-law glanced at each other, but neither spoke.
Xiaomei's heart is full of doubts, and she decides to find out her father-in-law's secret. One day, while her father-in-law was out, she cautiously walked into his room. The room was simply furnished, but a photo hanging on the wall caught her eye. In the photo, a young man has a bright smile and a striking resemblance to his father-in-law.
Xiaomei's heart beat faster, and she seemed to touch the softest part of her father-in-law's heart. She asked her mother-in-law softly, "Mom, who is the person in that photo?"
The mother-in-law sighed, and a trace of sadness flashed in her eyes: "That's Dajiang's son, he has been dead for many years. ”
Xiaomei's heart sank suddenly, and she finally understood why her father-in-law cared so much for those orphans. They are the eternal regret in the father-in-law's heart, and they are also his irreparable love.
At night, Xiaomei lay in bed, tossing and turning. She thought about it a lot, and she thought about her son. What would happen if her son left her one day? Thinking of this, Xiaomei's tears flowed involuntarily.
The next day, Xiaomei came to the orphanage again. She saw the princess playing games with the children, and the children's laughter filled the whole yard. A warm current swelled in Xiaomei's heart, and she decided to do something for these children with her father-in-law.
"Dad, I want to talk to you. Xiaomei walked up to her father-in-law and whispered.
The father-in-law was a little surprised, but he still followed Xiaomei to the side.
"Dad, I know why you're here. Xiaomei's voice was a little choked, "I want to help you, let's do something for these children together." ”
A hint of emotion flashed in his father-in-law's eyes, and he held Xiaomei's hand tightly: "Thank you, Xiaomei." ”
From that day on, Xiaomei became a regular visitor to the orphanage. Together with her father-in-law, she cooks, tells stories, and plays games for the children. The children's laughter became more and more, and the relationship between Xiaomei and her father-in-law became closer and closer.
Xiaomei stood at the door of the orphanage, and through the window, she saw the busy figure of her father-in-law Li Dajiang. He is setting up a birthday party for the children, with streamers, balloons, cakes, and the smiling faces of the children, forming a warm picture. Xiaomei's heart swelled with a warm current, and she was deeply moved by her father-in-law's kindness.
"Grandpa, why can't this balloon be blown up?" a little boy pouted, holding a deflated balloon in his hand.
"Come, let Grandpa help you. Li Dajiang took the balloon with a smile, took a deep breath, and blew hard, and the balloon slowly puffed up. The children cheered, and Li Dajiang's face also showed a satisfied smile.
Xiaomei walked into the party scene, she watched the interaction between her father-in-law and the children, and her heart was full of emotion. She finally understood why her father-in-law was always "missing", and he spent all his time with these children in need of care.
"Xiaomei, why are you here?" Li Dajiang noticed Xiaomei and was a little surprised.
"Dad, I want to come and see. Xiaomei replied with a smile, her eyes full of respect and gratitude.
Li Dajiang nodded with a smile, he pointed to the cake on the table: "Come, you can also help cut the cake." ”
Xiaomei stepped forward, picked up the knife, and carefully cut the cake. The children gathered around, looking at the cake one by one, and a wave of maternal love surged in Xiaomei's heart.
"Thank you, Grandpa, it's the best cake I've ever had!" said a little girl.
"yes, yes, grandpa is the best!" the other children chimed in.
Xiaomei looked at the smiling faces of her father-in-law and children, and her heart was full of warmth. She knew that her father-in-law's kindness not only brought happiness to the children, but also made her reacquainted with this venerable old man.
After the party, Xiaomei and her father-in-law cleaned up the scene together. She looked at the tiredness on her father-in-law's face, and felt a little unbearable: "Dad, you have worked hard." ”
"It's okay, seeing the kids happy, I feel like it's all worth it. Li Dajiang smiled and waved his hand.
Xiaomei's heart was full of admiration, and she decided to continue to do something for these children with her father-in-law. She believes that as long as there is love, it can light a beacon of hope.
Xiaomei and her father-in-law, Li Dajiang, walk together in the corridor of the orphanage, discussing the upcoming Christmas activities. Xiaomei's face is full of warm smiles, she has completely integrated into the place, becoming another "mother" in the hearts of the children.
"Dad, how about we prepare a special Christmas party for the kids this year?" Xiaomei excitedly proposed.
Li Dajiang smiled and nodded, "Good idea, the children will definitely like it." We were able to decorate the Christmas tree together and ...... gifts"
"Yes, I also want to teach them to sing Christmas songs and make Christmas cookies. Xiaomei added, her eyes shining with anticipation.
The two of them discussed like this, word by word, until they walked into the dean's office. The dean, a kind middle-aged lady, immediately greeted them warmly when she saw them come in.
"Grandpa Li, Xiaomei, you are here. I'm just going to talk to you about Christmas events. The dean said with a smile.
"We're here for this," Xiaomei said, "and we want to give our children an unforgettable Christmas." ”
When the dean heard this, his eyes lit up, "Great, I fully support it." What do you need help with, just say. ”
In the next few days, Xiaomei and Li Dajiang were very busy. Together, they bought decorations, prepared gifts, and made many delicious Christmas treats. The orphanage was filled with laughter and laughter, and the children's faces were full of anticipation and excitement.
Finally, Christmas has arrived. The orphanage was decorated in a colorful way, and the Christmas tree was piled up with gifts. The children sat around the Christmas tree and sang the Christmas songs that Xiaomei had taught them. Li Dajiang dressed up as Santa Claus and distributed gifts to each child.
"Thank you grandpa, thank you Xiaomei's mother!" the children cried out happily, their faces filled with happy smiles.
Xiaomei looked at all this, and her heart was full of satisfaction and happiness. She knows that her and her father-in-law's efforts have brought joy to the children and made them feel at home.
After the event, Xiaomei and Li Dajiang sat in the courtyard and enjoyed a peaceful night.
"Dad, thank you for making me a part of it all. Xiaomei said with emotion.
Li Dajiang smiled and waved his hand, "Thank you, this is what we should do." I'm happy to see the kids happy. ”
Xiaomei held her father-in-law's hand, and her heart was full of gratitude. She knows that the relationship between her and her father-in-law is not just that of a daughter-in-law and her father-in-law, but more like comrades-in-arms who fight side by side, working together for the happiness of their children.
This article is a microfiction, please do not sit in the opposite seat