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My name is Li Lin and I am an ordinary Shanghainese. I have a son named Xiao Ming, who is 30 years old this year. My husband and I own a small villa in Shanghai, which is not very luxurious, but it is enough for us.
We got along well as a family and lived an ordinary life. Until one day, a family turmoil suddenly befell us, and my heart was completely broken.
One day, Xiao Ming came to me with a solemn expression to discuss things with his father. He said that his father-in-law and mother-in-law were coming to Shanghai to visit them, and he wanted them to stay at our house for a few days.
My husband and I were a little stunned when we heard this proposal, and then we began to exchange glances, as if we were tacitly discussing something.
"Xiao Ming, you think beautifully!" my husband finally spoke, with a hint of displeasure in his tone, "Our house is not a hotel, how can there be a reason for people to live casually!"
"Mom and Dad, I know it's a bit sudden, but they're old people too, and they want to live in a quieter place. Xiao Ming obviously came prepared, and replied firmly.
"Then why don't your father-in-law and mother-in-law go to your house? Don't you have a two-bedroom house?" I started to get a little angry, thinking that Xiao Ming was deliberately trying to push the trouble on our side.
"Mom, they went to my house, and my house is too small to fit at all. Besides, I want to spend more time with them. Xiao Ming's tone softened slightly, as if he was trying to influence us.
"Oh, seeing you say that, it seems like our house should be used for you to live in!" I couldn't help but be a little annoyed, feeling that Xiao Ming was a little too much this time.
"Mom, that's not what I meant. I just thought that they were getting older and should let them go a little. Xiao Ming also seemed to feel a little aggrieved, and his tone revealed a trace of helplessness.
My husband and I looked at each other and knew in our hearts that this might not be so easy to solve.
"Well, since you say so, we'll say yes for the time being. "My husband finally relented, after all, he still has some weakness for his son.
"Thank you, Mom and Dad!" Xiao Ming immediately laughed happily when he saw that we agreed, and seemed to put down the big stone in his heart at once.
Things seemed to be resolved smoothly, but my mood was not calm for a long time. I don't know why, but I always felt a sense of foreboding lingering in my mind.
A few days later, Xiao Ming's father-in-law and mother-in-law really came. They had come from out of town, and they were very old and looked a little haggard. Although I was a little reluctant in my heart, I still tried to be as enthusiastic as possible, after all, they were Xiao Ming's relatives.
"Welcome, welcome!" I greeted them with a smile, "You've worked hard, sit down and rest for a while." ”
"Thank you, thank you. Xiao Ming's father-in-law and mother-in-law thanked him again and again, revealing a trace of emotion in his tone.
"Xiao Ming, your parents are here, you have to accompany them. "I told Xiao Ming, hoping that he could fulfill his responsibilities as a son.
"Got it, Mom, I will. Xiao Ming nodded, looking a little helpless.
For the next few days, our family got along fairly well. Xiao Ming took care of his father-in-law and mother-in-law very intimately, pouring water and serving tea to them, looking like a filial son. But I always felt a little uneasy in my heart, as if a storm was coming.
Just a few days after my father-in-law and mother-in-law stayed, something happened that I didn't expect.
"Mom, I want to discuss something with you. Xiao Ming came to me with a serious face, and there was a hint of hesitation in his tone.
"What's wrong, what's the matter?" I felt a little uneasy, not knowing what Xiao Ming was going to do.
"I want my father-in-law and mother-in-law to live here for a while. Xiao Ming's words were simple and clear, but I was shocked when I heard them.
"What?!" I couldn't believe my ears, "you want them to stay in our house for a long time?"
"Yes, they are old and not in good health, I think it will be more convenient to live here. Xiao Ming explained, with a hint of pleading in his tone.
"But our house is not a nursing home, how can we let people live in it casually?" I was a little angry, thinking that Xiao Ming had gone too far this time.
"Mom, are you listening to me say that it's okay?" Xiao Ming also seemed to be a little angry, "I've already discussed it with them, and they agreed." ”
"Then why don't your father-in-law and mother-in-law go to your house?" I think Xiao Ming's proposal is a little inexplicable, "Doesn't your family have a two-bedroom house?"
"Mom, why do you say that, don't you know the situation in my family?" Xiao Ming looked at me with some dissatisfaction, "My family has limited conditions, and I can't fit them at all." ”
"But our house isn't spacious!" I shook my head helplessly, "We live by ourselves, how can we have a place for them?"
"Mom, why don't you think about me?" Xiao Ming looked a little aggrieved, "Didn't you say that you should think more about them? Now that they need us, can't we do something for them?"
I was a little dumbfounded by Xiao Ming's words. I knew I might have gone too far, but I really didn't know what to do.
"Well, since you say so, then I don't have much more to say. "I finally compromised, after all, I still have a soft underbelly for my son.
"Thank you, Mom!" Xiao Ming immediately laughed happily when he saw that I agreed, and seemed to put down the big stone in his heart at once.
Although I agreed to Xiao Ming, I felt uneasy in my heart. I think I may have done something wrong this time, but now I can't undo it.
"Okay, okay, don't say it. I waved my hand a little distraught, "You father and son just have a good idea." ”
In the days that followed, my husband and I were arguing over the issue. He felt that we should do our duty to our father-in-law, and I felt that this was a bit excessive. As a result, our relationship became strained, and we often quarreled over it.
And Xiao Ming doesn't seem to care about this problem anymore, he is busy with work all day and rarely goes home. I had some of the impression that he was running away from the question, but I couldn't communicate with him.
Just when I was depressed to the extreme, something happened that bothered me even more.
"Mom, I want to sell the house. "Xiao Ming suddenly found me and said something that shocked me.
"What? what are you talking about?" I couldn't believe my ears, "you want to sell our house?"
"Yes, I want to sell the house. Xiao Ming repeated in a firm tone, "So that I can buy a big house for my father-in-law and mother-in-law, and they can live comfortably." ”
"Are you crazy? This is our hard-earned family property, how can we just sell it casually?" I asked with some anger.
"Mom, I'm here for your good. Xiao Ming also seemed to be a little angry, "You see that you are worried about this matter every day now, I don't want to see you like this." ”
"For my good, do you think I'll be happy if I sell the house?" I looked at Xiao Ming angrily, "You put our family in it, do you think I'll be happy?"
"Mom, can you listen to my explanation?" Xiao Ming looked at me helplessly, "I didn't mean to put your home in, I wanted you to live a better life." ”
"Do you think I'll be happy if I sell my house?" I felt like I was going to be, "Do you know what I care about the most? It's our home, it's the memories of our life together." ”
"Mom, that's not what I meant. Xiao Ming's tone softened a little, "I just think that if it goes on like this, you won't be happy." ”
"Do you know how to think about us? Have you ever thought about how we feel?" I felt like I was going mad, "Do you know how reluctant we are to give up this house? Do you know how much we cherish this home?"
"Mom, I know you can't bear it, but for your good. Xiao Ming also seemed to be a little aggrieved, "I don't want to do this either, but I really can't help it." ”
I was dumbfounded by Xiao Ming's words, I knew that I might have gone a little too far, but I really couldn't accept this reality. I don't know what else will become of our family, I just know that my mood is extremely painful right now.
"Okay, okay, stop arguing. I felt that I didn't have the strength to quarrel with Xiao Ming anymore, "I will listen to you whatever you say." ”
Xiao Ming seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, he looked at me with a hint of apology in his eyes.
"Mom, I know you're upset, but I'm really doing it for your good. Xiao Ming said softly, "I will try my best to find a better house for you." ”
"I know you're doing it for my good. I felt Xiao Ming's sincerity, and my heart couldn't help but soften, "It's just that I feel a little reluctant to this home." ”
"Mom, we can take these wonderful memories to our new home. Xiao Ming comforted me, "Trust me, everything will be fine." ”
Although I still have some reluctance in my heart, I also know that I can't change anything now. Maybe Xiao Ming is right, maybe we can live well with a new home.
In the days that followed, my husband and I started to get busy, busy with the house. We went to see a lot of houses, but we always felt that none of them could replace our old ones. But we also know that this is already a helpless thing.
Eventually, after a long wait, we finally found a suitable house. Although it is not as big and comfortable as our original house, at least it has a warm atmosphere that allows us to live in peace of mind.
When we moved into our new house, I felt an indescribable sense of satisfaction and peace of mind. Maybe it's not the home of our dreams, but at least it's a new beginning for us, a hope for us to continue living.
"Mom, look, how is this house?" Xiao Ming looked at me with concern, hoping that I would like it.
"Well, it's okay. I tried to smile myself, "As long as you're here, I feel like I'm at home." ”
Xiao Ming was relieved to see me like this, he knew that I had accepted this reality.
After moving into a new house, our family started a new life. We were a little uncomfortable, but we got used to it. Xiao Ming also cared more about me and his father, often walking and chatting with us, which made us feel the warmth of home.
And my mood gradually improved, and I began to enjoy life again, and I felt the warmth of home again. Maybe this is life, there will always be some unsatisfactory things happening, but as long as we work hard, we will always find new hope and new happiness.
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, we have been living in our new house for quite some time. Gradually, I realized that the new environment can actually bring us a lot of new experiences and joy.
One night, I was sitting in the living room watching TV when I suddenly heard Xiao Ming's voice.
"Mom, are you there?" Xiao Ming's voice came from outside the door.
"Yes, in the living room. I replied.
Xiao Ming walked in, holding a piece of paper in his hand and a mysterious smile on his face.
"Mom, I have good news for you. Xiao Ming said excitedly.
"What's the good news?" I asked curiously.
"I've finally found a girlfriend!" Xiao Ming said excitedly, showing a bright smile.
"Really, that's great!" I stood up excitedly, "Tell me, who she is, how did you know her?"
"Her name is Xiaofang, and I met her in the company. Xiao Ming said with a happy face, "We have been together for a long time, and I think she is really good." ”
"Great, I'm glad for you!" I felt that my son had finally found his own happiness, and my heart couldn't help but be filled with joy.
"Thank you, Mom!" Xiao Ming smiled and hugged me, "I will definitely treat her well." ”
"I believe in you. I smiled and patted him on the shoulder, "I hope you can be happily together." ”
Xiao Ming and Xiao Fang's romance caused a stir in our family, and everyone was happy for them. My husband and I often invite Xiao Fang to our house, hoping to get to know her better and see if she is a good fit for Xiao Ming.
Xiaofang is a gentle and considerate girl, she always has a smile on her face, giving people a very comfortable feeling. The way she and Xiao Ming are together is also very affectionate, which makes me feel very relieved.
Time passed slowly, and the relationship between Xiao Ming and Xiao Fang became deeper and deeper. They have gone through a lot of ups and downs together, but they have always supported each other and tolerated each other. I believe that their love will become sweeter and longer.
With them by our side, my husband and I are also living happily ever after. Although we no longer own that old house, we feel more warmth and happiness in our new home. Our family is united and harmonious, and we love each other, and this is the best family in my heart.
Perhaps, fate has given us some tribulations, but I believe that as long as we have hope in our hearts and face it bravely, happiness will always be with us forever.
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