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My family lives in a small tiled house of only 90 square meters in the village. It looks neat on the outside, but it's a mess on the inside. There are 13 people in the family, in addition to my parents, I also have two brothers, an older sister, brother-in-law, nephews and nieces, plus my grandmother and grandfather. It's too crowded for everyone to be in such a small place.
"Sister, are you on the night shift today?" My sister poked her head out of the small kitchen and asked me.
"Well, I have to go to work at the factory in the evening. I answered, sighing inwardly. I work the night shift in a small factory in the village, and although the salary is not high, it is also an important source of income for my family.
My name is Xiaohong, I am 25 years old, and I am the youngest in my family. I've been working in the village since I was in high school and I've never been to the city. To be honest, I sometimes envy the life of people in the city, who can live in spacious houses without having to be crammed together. However, we are rural people after all, and houses and money are luxuries.
Just when I was feeling confused about the future, one day my father suddenly said to me: "Xiaohong, a few days ago, a young man came to our house on a blind date, and the conditions of his family are good, do you want to consider it?"
My heart thumped. This is an opportunity to change the status quo! However, if I marry into someone else's family, will I lose my house? For a while, I had a hard time.
The young man who went on a blind date that day was named Xiao Wang, and he was from a neighboring village in our village. At first, I went to him with half-confidence. But when I actually saw him, I was taken aback.
Xiao Wang is not tall, but he was born white and clean, with a sunny smiling face, which makes people feel very kind at first sight. What's more, the conditions in his home are unexpectedly good. Their family has a small two-story building, which is not luxurious, but it is much more spacious than ours.
"Xiaohong, it's really not easy for your family, so many people live together. In the future, if you marry into my family, you won't have to be so crowded. Xiao Wang said to me with a smile.
I thought about it over and over again, and my mind was full of jumbled thoughts. On the one hand, I hope to live a good life and not have to be so poor anymore; On the other hand, I was afraid that I would lose my things and not even have a home of my own in the future.
"Xiaohong, what are you thinking? It's the middle of the night, why haven't you slept yet?" My mother saw me tossing and turning and asked me with concern.
"Mom, I'm thinking about Xiao Wang. I told the truth, "You say, if I get married, what will happen to our house?"
Seeing that I was so entangled, my mother sighed and said, "Xiaohong, you are the only girl in our family." Your brothers and sisters have already started a family, and now it's your turn. Our house will not be able to keep you after all, and you will have to start a new business in the future. "
I secretly thought to myself, yes, am I going to live my life without change like this? This opportunity is rare, rather than missing it like this, it is better to be a dead horse and a live horse doctor once!
So, I happily agreed to Xiao Wang's family affairs. Although I still have a lot of reluctance in my heart, I believe that as long as I am brave enough to try, there will be a new way out.
The days after the wedding were a little strange, but overall, it was much better than when I was in my own home. The two-story building of Xiao Wang's house, although it is not luxurious, is much more spacious than ours. I finally don't have to cram into a small space with my family anymore.
Xiao Wang's parents are also very easy to get along with, although they have a good family background, they are very humble and simple. Xiao Wang's mother was considerate to me, the new daughter-in-law, for fear that I would not adapt to the new environment.
"Xiaohong, if you are not used to it, just say that this will be your home in the future. Xiao Wang's mother said to me with a smile.
I nodded again and again, and my heart was much more steady. However, whenever I think of my hometown, I still can't help but feel a faint sadness.
In the beginning, my relationship with my mother-in-law was quite good. But as time passed, contradictions gradually emerged.
Once, my mother-in-law suddenly became angry with me: "Xiaohong, you have been married to our family for several months, why haven't you even taken a bride price?
I choked on my mother-in-law's words, and my face was hot. But after thinking about it, our family is indeed so poor, where is there any bride price to get? Besides, the 90-square-meter house is also all our family's belongings.
I gritted my teeth and said, "Mother-in-law, our family is so poor, where did we get the bride price? Besides, that house is not worth much." "
"Hmph, you can pull it down!" My mother-in-law gave me a blank look, "Just because your broken house is also worthy of entering our door? If it weren't for Xiao Wang's points, I wouldn't have agreed to this family business!"
I was so angry that I trembled and glared at my mother-in-law fiercely. Her words are clearly looking down on my family's background!
And just like that, the conflict between me and my mother-in-law began. We are arguing and arguing with each other. Sometimes Xiao Wang is at home, and he can't get through.
Xiao Wang saw the contradiction between me and my mother-in-law in his eyes and was anxious in his heart. But as a son, he can't clearly favor anyone. He just persuaded the two of us to reconcile.
"Mom, Xiaohong didn't bring any bride price when she got married, but their small house can be regarded as a heart. Once, Xiao Wang said to his mother-in-law, "Besides, Xiaohong is the person I fancie, so you don't have to embarrass her too much." "
"It's good to know, it's good to know. The mother-in-law waved her hand, and the expression on her face softened a little.
But when Xiao Wang was away, she couldn't help but talk about it. Sometimes, I wonder if she did it on purpose, just to make me feel inferior.
Xiao Wang saw it in his eyes, and he was helpless. On several occasions, he privately advised me to learn to be patient and not to be like my mother-in-law. But who wants to be talked about every day? Although my temper is not too impulsive, I can't bear this kind of thing.
In this way, the conflict between me and my mother-in-law has not been resolved. At one point, we were so loud that we almost got into a fight.
That day, I was cooking in the kitchen when my mother-in-law came out of nowhere and muttered something. I didn't hear it, but I knew from the tone in her voice that she was talking about me again.
"Mother-in-law, are you talking about me again?" I couldn't help but look back and ask her, "If you don't like anything, just tell me, why bother going around?"
"Hmph, I said you just talked about you. My mother-in-law gave me a blank look, "Do you think that if you marry into our family, we will owe you your family? If it weren't for Xiao Wang's face, I wouldn't have agreed to this family business!"
I was annoyed by her words, and couldn't help but salute back: "You can pull it down! I got married, and I didn't expect anything from your family." Besides, our family's 90-square-meter house, although small, is also our family's belongings!"
"You still dislike our family?" When my mother-in-law saw me refute, her face immediately turned red, "Your family is so ruined, and you are worthy of marrying into our family? If my son hadn't taken a fancy to you, I wouldn't have agreed to this family business!"
"Ouch, you're really good at talking!" I was stunned by her words, "Is your family so rich? It's just a little bit stronger than ours, and is it so ugly?"
As soon as the words fell, I saw my mother-in-law suddenly raise her hand and was about to hit me! I subconsciously dodged and was almost hit by her. Fortunately, Xiao Wang happened to come back at that time and quickly pulled away the two of us.
"Mom, Xiaohong, what are you doing?" Xiao Wang shouted again and again to persuade us to leave.
Things got to this point, and I knew I couldn't go on like this. That night, I had a showdown with Xiao Wang, saying that if my mother-in-law did this again, it would be difficult to say whether I would leave or stay.
Unexpectedly, Xiao Wang cried bitterly when he heard my words. He choked up and said to me, "Xiaohong, I know that my mother has a lot of bad things about you, but you have to believe that she is not a bad person. The reason why she is like this is because she is reluctant to me, afraid that I will be deceived. What am I going to do if you do leave?"
Looking at Xiao Wang's tears, my heart suddenly softened. I know that Xiao Wang is sincere to me, and the contradictions between us are all because of my mother-in-law's paranoia.
The dynamics started with me, and I took the initiative to apologize to me.
"Xiaohong, my attitude towards you a few days ago was too much. The mother-in-law lowered her head and said in a sincere tone, "I'm old, and my temper is indeed a little weird. If you can forgive me, let's be friends again. "
I was a little confused by my mother-in-law's words. I didn't expect her to take the initiative to bow her head and admit her mistake like this. Looking at her sincere eyes, my heart gradually softened.
"Mother-in-law, you are too polite. I hurriedly stepped forward to support her, "Let's start from scratch." If there is anything in the future, let's discuss it carefully. "
Since then, my relationship with my mother-in-law has really gotten a lot better. She would never gossip about me again, but would thoughtfully ask me from time to time if I was still used to it. Once, she even told me in private that she would listen to me in all matters at home in the future.
I was a little flattered by my mother-in-law's change. It seems that the misunderstanding between people, as long as they are resolved with heart, they will definitely be able to be bridged.
However, the good times were short-lived. Just when I thought my relationship with my mother-in-law was finally getting better, an unexpected thing happened, and the rift between us widened again.
That day, Xiao Wang was not at home, and I was alone in the house doing housework. Suddenly, the mother-in-law came in from outside, holding a bag in her hand, looking a little ignorant.
"Xiaohong, what do you look like?" She opened the bag, revealing some lingerie inside.
I was startled by the contents of the bag, and subconsciously shrank back. How could these things end up in my house? My face immediately turned red.
"Mother-in-law, mother-in-law, how can these things be in our house? Could it be that someone is making trouble?" I stammered.
"Hmph, you still have the face to ask me?" The mother-in-law's face suddenly became gloomy, "It's obvious that you secretly hid it, right?
"Mother-in-law, why do you talk like that?" I was both aggrieved and angry by her accusation, "Isn't your old man's brain very good? How could I hide these things?"
"You—You're still quibbling!" My mother-in-law pointed at me and trembled with anger, "I saw them hidden under the bed in your room!
"Enough is enough, mother-in-law!" Annoyed by her unreasonable accusations, I finally burst out, "Why have you wronged me like this? I have married into this family, and I have not done anything wrong! If you do this again, I will leave!"
After saying that, I slammed the door and left, leaving Xiao Wang's house without looking back.
In the evening, when Xiao Wang returned home, he realized that such an incident had happened. He hurriedly called me and anxiously asked what was going on.
"Xiao Wang, I really can't leave. On the other end of the phone, I choked up and said to him, "How can your mother-in-law treat me like another woman?"
"But what's going on? What the hell did my mom say?" Xiao Wang asked me eagerly.
I had no choice but to tell him the truth. After speaking, I hesitated for a moment and asked him, "Xiao Wang, what do you say we should do? I really can't leave!"
There was silence on the other end of the phone for a long time, and then Xiao Wang said, "Xiaohong, you can go back to your parents' house for a few days." I'll talk to my mom about it. Don't worry, I'll be there for you. "
After listening to Xiao Wang's words, my heart settled down a little. But what does the future hold for both of us? I really don't know.
When I got back to my parents' house, I had insomnia all night long. Yes, why did I suffer such a grievance? When I married into Xiao Wang's family, I was enthusiastic. I thought it was a good opportunity for me to change my fate, but I didn't expect it to end up in such a field.
No, I can't think so! I shook my head hard and threw out the negative thoughts. I was a hard-working and kind girl, and I was taught to be content and happy from an early age. Although our family is poor, our family is actually quite content.
Yes, I want to cheer up! Even if I marry into Xiao Wang's family and suffer this wrong, I can't just give up on myself. I must work hard for my happiness!
While my heart was wandering, my family began to advise me.
"Xiaohong, you have to make your own decisions!" My sister saw that I was sullen and said with concern, "How can you be willing to be wronged like this?"
"That's it, girl!" My eldest brother also patted his chest and said, "If you don't support yourself, you will suffer a big loss in the future! Even if it is the little Wang family, they can't bully you like this!"
I nodded, but I was still a little stunned. I know my family is right, but what should I do? Divorce Xiao Wang? That is the most important choice in my life!
Make a choice, and Mom will always support you. As long as you feel right, go for it. "
I was deeply touched by my mother's words. Yes, why should I be bound by other people's opinions? I am an independent person who should be in charge of my own life.
In this way, with the help of my family, I slowly made up my mind. I will fight for my happiness and will never allow anyone to hurt me!
"What are you going to do?" When my mother-in-law opened the door and saw that it was me, her face suddenly became gloomy.
"Mother-in-law, let's have a good talk. I bite the bullet and say, "I think there's a lot to figure out about what happened last time." "
"Hmph, what's there to talk about?" The mother-in-law said lukewarmly, "If you still think our family is bullying you, then go straight away." Xiao Wang, he has already decided, he wants to choose his family, not you. "
My heart felt like it had been pinched so hard that I could barely breathe. Did Xiao Wang already make such a decision? I never thought of it!
Just when I was in great pain, Xiao Wang finally appeared. When he saw me, his eyes were a little evasive.
"Xiao Wang, do you really want to choose your mother, don't you want me?" I choked up and asked him, "Are you so uncherished in the relationship between us?"
Xiao Wang lowered his head and didn't speak for a long time. Just when I thought he was really going to abandon me, he suddenly spoke: "Xiaohong, of course I cherish the relationship between us. It's just that I'm also helpless about the conflict between you and my mother. "
"Then why don't you call the shots for me?" Tears welled up in my heart, "Xiao Wang, when I got married, I didn't do anything wrong! Why didn't you make decisions for me?"
Xiao Wang still lowered his head, and after a long while, he said faintly: "Xiaohong, I know this is very unfair to you. However, the relationship between mother and child, you can hardly understand. My mom has this temper, and I can't help it. "
Hearing this, my heart was completely cold. It seems that Xiao Wang is really determined to choose, and I don't matter in his mind anymore.
"Okay, Xiao Wang, I finally understand now. I wiped the tears from the corners of my eyes, looked at Xiao Wang and said coldly, "You really treat me as an outsider, and you will only choose your mother forever." Then I don't have much more to say. "
"What else?" I interrupted him, "Xiao Wang, we have really come to an end. I know you're a good and filial son, but you also have to take responsibility for your own life!"
"The reason why I married you in the first place was to hope for a better life. But I didn't expect that you didn't even have the courage to support me. You leave me alone, I have no weight in your heart. "
Xiao Wang still lowered his head and didn't say a word. I looked at him and felt nothing but disappointment.
"Okay Xiao Wang, let's stop here. I took a deep breath and said, "From now on, let's be strangers." Hello for yourself, and so do I. "
After saying that, I turned around and left Xiao Wang's house with a ruthless heart, and left without looking back.
Before leaving, I took one last look at Xiao Wang's house, and I had mixed feelings. Yes, I have paid too much for this family. But in the end, I lost it all.
However, I don't regret my choice. Everyone should pursue their own happiness, it's just that I may have gone the wrong way. I believe that as long as I continue to work hard, there will be a new way out.
And just like that, I was back on the path to finding happiness. I don't know what lies ahead, but as long as I'm strong enough, I'll be able to hold on.