My name is Wang Li and I am 25 years old. My fiancé Xiaojie and I have known each other for five years, and we love each other for a long time. Xiaojie is a kind, considerate, and motivated man, and he has always been the Prince Charming in my heart. Our love story is not the kind of vigorous and thrilling, but more like a light cup of tea, fresh and comfortable. He was a classmate of mine from college, and we met at a campus event, and that's how we got married.
I remember that day, when the sun was just right and the breeze was blowing, Xiaojie and I sat on the lawn together, chatting, laughing and talking. From that moment on, our friendship quietly turned into love, and this love also made us decide to enter the palace of marriage.
In our family, both parents expressed their support for our marriage, especially Xiaojie's family, who were even more enthusiastic. I still remember that night, when Jay took me home, and his parents welcomed me warmly. Xiaojie's parents, especially his mother, were gentle and loving, and I felt the warmth of home.
Xiaojie's mother, Granny Wang, is a traditional and kind woman. She took extra care of me, always prepared delicious home cooked meals for me, and cared about my diet and health. I can feel her expectations and blessings for my future, which makes me look forward to my future marriage.
Our engagement ceremony took place in a warm family gathering where friends and family came to congratulate us. I was wearing a plain red cheongsam, and Xiaojie stood handsomely beside me, and we held hands to announce the good news to everyone. Everyone present expressed their blessings, and I seemed to see a happy future beckoning to us.
However, just as we were looking forward to the future, an accident changed everything. A few weeks later, I found out I was pregnant. This is undoubtedly a huge shock for a girl who is about to enter the palace of marriage. I didn't know how to face this reality, and I was filled with anxiety and uneasiness. I know, I have to tell Jay, but I don't know how he's going to react.
I made an appointment with Jay to meet at a quiet café. When I confessed to him, his expression became complicated, but soon, he held my hand tightly and said, "Lili, no matter what happens, I will face it with you, and we will always be together." ”
Hearing Xiaojie's words, the stone in my heart finally landed, and I knew that no matter what happened, we would not be alone. I looked at him gratefully, and I knew that no matter how difficult the future might be, I was willing to face it bravely with him.
However, just when I thought everything was going well, the road to marriage was not as smooth as I thought.
Xiaojie's family is not wealthy, and my family conditions are average. Although we both have stable jobs, we don't have a lot of money. After hearing the news of my pregnancy, we knew we had to be ready for a new life, but also realized that it would bring more challenges to our marriage and life.
After discussing with Xiaojie, I decided to get married as soon as possible to give our children a complete family. So, we started to prepare for the wedding, and although there was no lavish spectacle, we were determined to make it warm and grand.
In the process of preparing for the wedding, I also had a deeper understanding of Xiaojie's family situation. Although his parents were hardworking and kind, they were not wealthy. Xiaojie's father works as a mechanic in a small factory and earns a meager income, while Granny Wang is a housewife who usually takes care of the housework and does some side jobs at home to increase her income. Although they live a simple life, they have high expectations for Xiaojie, hoping that he can have a happy family and live a happy life.
However, while we were preparing for our wedding, I learned something that made my heart heavy. I learned from Xiaojie's cousin that Xiaojie's family was a little troubled by the accident of my pregnancy. They felt that we were getting married too early and were worried that we would be under a lot of financial pressure. I was very upset when I heard this, I thought they would support us like my family, but I didn't expect them to think like that.
I didn't tell Jay that I knew about it, I knew he had already taken a lot for me, and I didn't want to add more burden to him. But the doubts and uneasiness in my heart became heavier and heavier, and I began to wonder if our marriage would go smoothly, and I was worried that Xiaojie's family would become an obstacle on the road to our marriage.
However, we didn't give up. After a lot of hard work, we finally had our wedding day. Although there was no extravagance, our wedding was full of warmth and happiness. I was wearing a simple but beautiful white wedding dress, and Xiaojie stood handsomely beside me, and we exchanged vows amid the blessings of relatives and friends, and became each other's lifelong partners.
In the days after we got married, Xiaojie and I struggled to adapt to our new life. Although there are some difficulties and challenges at times, we always believe that as long as we work together, we can overcome all difficulties. And my pregnancy has also filled our lives with anticipation and hope, and we are eager to welcome the arrival of a new life and bring him a warm and happy family.
However, just when I thought our life was going to get better and better, a sudden change of events plunged our marriage into crisis.
Xiaojie's mother, Granny Wang, surprised me a little by her behavior after I became pregnant. Before the wedding, she always cared about me, prepared me a variety of home-cooked snacks, and often taught me some housekeeping skills. However, since I got pregnant, her attitude has started to change somewhat. She became more critical and demanding, criticizing my words and actions, which made me feel very uncomfortable.
Every time Xiaojie and I visit her house, she always looks like she has a straight face, cold and indifferent, which makes me feel very uncomfortable. She often mentions things about pregnancy and parenting in front of me, as if to imply that I don't know how to be a good mother. I know she's upset with me, but I don't understand why she's the way she is.
Once, Xiaojie and I went to Granny Wang's house for dinner, and she started nagging about my pregnancy again. She said, "Lili, you're pregnant, but you're still a precarious clerk, can you afford to raise this child? Have you thought about the future of your child?" I felt hurt to hear her say that, I knew she was worried about us, but her words made me feel very depressed.
Xiaojie saw that I was unhappy, so he persuaded Granny Wang: "Mom, Lili and I have already thought about it, we will work hard to give the child a happy family." Granny Wang shook her head, sighed and said, "You are thinking too simple now, raising children is not an easy thing, especially in this society. Hearing this, I felt even more uneasy, and I began to worry about whether we would be able to give my children a good environment to grow up in.
In the months following our marriage, Xiaojie and I worked hard to prepare for the arrival of our children. We are frugal, we try to save every penny, and we have even considered whether to buy a house for the sake of our children's future. However, just when we were struggling for life, Granny Wang brought us an unexpected blow.
One day, Xiaojie received a call from Granny Wang, who said that she was coming to visit our house. Xiaojie and I were a little surprised, because Granny Wang rarely took the initiative to come to our house. Still, we gave her a warm welcome.
When Granny Wang came to our house, her expression was a little serious. She sat on the sofa, looked at us and said, "Lili, Xiaojie, I came to you to discuss something with you. Hearing her say this, Xiaojie and I were a little nervous, not knowing what she was going to say.
Granny Wang continued: "I know that your life is not easy now, and Lili is pregnant, and we don't want to add too much burden to you. So, I discussed it with your dad and decided to reduce the bride price to 10,000. Hearing this, Xiaojie and I were stunned, we didn't expect Granny Wang to suddenly bring up such a thing.
Xiaojie asked with some surprise: "Mom, what's wrong with you? Didn't we already discuss the bride price before? Why is it suddenly going to be lowered again?" Granny Wang sighed and said: "You don't understand, the current society is very realistic, your conditions are not good, and we are embarrassed to ask for too much bride price." We just hope that you can live a good life and give your children a good environment to grow up. ”
Hearing Granny Wang say this, I felt a little heartache and helplessness. I know she's doing it for our good, but I don't know how her decision will affect our marriage and our lives. I exchanged a look with Xiaojie, and we both knew that this matter could bring more challenges to our marriage.
Xiaojie listened to his mother's words, with a puzzled expression on his face, he was silent for a moment, and then said: "Mom, I know you are for our good, but it really makes us feel very embarrassed to do this." We have already discussed the issue of bride price, and we do not want this matter to affect our relationship. ”
Granny Wang shook her head and said, "You don't understand, marriage is a lifelong thing, and we, as parents, certainly hope that you can live a happy and stable life." Today's society is very realistic, although the bride price is only a formality, it also represents the sincerity and thickness of the families on both sides. I discussed it with your father, 10,000 yuan is our final bottom line, I hope you can understand. ”
I listened to Granny Wang's words, and I also felt a little uneasy in my heart. I know that marriage is a matter of two families, and although the bride price is just a formality, it is related to the relationship and dignity of both families. Although Xiaojie and I had discussed the bride price before, I didn't expect Granny Wang to suddenly make such a request, which caught me a little off guard.
I looked at Xiao Jie, his brow furrowed, and he was obviously troubled by the question. I know we can't let Granny Wang down, but at the same time, we can't make ourselves uncomfortable. Xiaojie and I exchanged glances with each other, and we both understood each other's thoughts in our hearts.
I stood up and said to Granny Wang, "Mom, I know that you are for our good, but we have already discussed the bride price before, and we don't want this matter to affect our relationship. We will try our best to give our children a happy family. ”
Granny Wang looked at us, her eyes were full of emotion and reluctance, she sighed and said, "Okay, since you say so, then I can't force it anymore." I just hope that you can get along well and not affect the relationship between you because of some small things. ”
Xiaojie and I nodded again and again, saying that we would get along well and would not affect our relationship because of some small things. Granny Wang looked at us, with a smile of relief on her face, and she said, "Okay, this matter is settled, I believe you will live a happy life." ”
We thanked Granny Wang and sent her out. Looking at her back, I felt a lot of emotion in my heart, marriage is not only a matter between two people, but also a relationship between two families. I know that we will face many challenges in the days ahead, but as long as we work together, we will be able to overcome all difficulties and live a happy life.
Life after marriage was not as smooth as I imagined, and the bride price became a hurdle between us. Although Xiaojie and I tried our best to maintain family harmony, the doubts and uneasiness in our hearts could not be eliminated.
Granny Wang's attitude also made me feel a little worried. Although she was concerned about us on the surface, I always felt that she was a little dissatisfied in her heart. Every time I visited her house, she always nagged on the sidelines, which made me feel very uncomfortable. Sometimes she even picks on Xiaojie in front of me, which makes me feel very embarrassed.
Xiaojie was very good to me, but his family problems affected our marriage. I know he's struggling and he doesn't want to choose between me and his family. Sometimes we would fight over this, but in the end we would apologize to each other and tell each other that we were all for each other's good.
However, despite all these contradictions and troubles, I still firmly believe that our love will overcome everything. I know that as long as we trust each other and work together, we will be able to overcome all difficulties and live a happy life.
In the past few months of pregnancy, Xiaojie and I have cherished each other even more. We went to the hospital together for a prenatal check-up and prepared all the necessities for the baby together. Despite all kinds of difficulties and challenges, we have always supported each other and walked together firmly.
Finally, on a sunny summer day, we welcomed the birth of our baby. When I saw my baby appear in my arms for the first time, my heart was filled with great happiness and joy. I know that this little life will become the most important part of our lives, and we will work hard for him to give him a happy family.
In the days after the baby was born, Xiaojie and I became more united. Together, we wash the baby's diaper, feed him and put him to sleep. Although it can feel hard at times, when we see the baby's smiling face, all our efforts become worthwhile.
Gradually, our family became more harmonious. When Granny Wang saw the baby, she also began to express her concern and blessings for our lives. She would often bring us baby supplies and teach us some parenting experiences. I knew she cared about us genuinely, and I began to understand her better.
Time goes by and our lives get better and better. As babies grow older, we become more mature and appreciate each other. Although there have been some difficulties and challenges, these have become good memories in our lives.
Now, whenever I look at my baby's smiling face, my heart is filled with gratitude and happiness. I know that everything we have been through has been worth it because it has made our love stronger and our family happier. I believe that in the days to come, we will always support each other, go through every difficulty together, and live a happy and happy life.