In the kitchen, Li Fang was busy stir-frying the dishes in the pot, and the smoke and fragrance filled the air. She hummed a little song and seemed to be in a good mood. However, a sudden quarrel in the living room broke the silence.
"Zhang Qiang, can't you help me get something?" Wang Mei's voice was dissatisfied.
"I'm busy, can't you go and get it yourself?" Zhang Qiang replied without raising his head.
"I'm pregnant, can't you be considerate?" Wang Mei's voice raised a few points.
"Oh, isn't it just eight months, is it so squeamish?" Zhang Qiang's tone was impatient.
The quarrel became louder and louder, Li Fang frowned, put down the spatula in his hand, and walked out of the kitchen. She saw Wang Mei standing in the middle of the living room, her hands on her hips, and her face was full of grievances. Zhang Qiang sat on the sofa with a displeased face.
"What's wrong with you?" asked Li Fang in as calm a tone as possible.
"Mom, look at Zhang Qiang, he doesn't understand me at all. Wang Mei said aggrievedly.
"I understand you? I'm so tired from work every day, and I have to serve you when I go home, who do I understand?" Zhang Qiang retorted.
Li Fang sighed, she knew that this kind of quarrel was not good for the family. "Okay, okay, let's not say a word. Zhang Qiang, you go and help Mei Mei get something, Mei Mei, you can also understand Zhang Qiang, his work is not easy. ”
"Hmph, I'm not going. Zhang Qiang said stubbornly.
"Zhang Qiang, how can you talk to your mother?" At this time, Zhang Hai's voice came from the study, and he walked out with an angry face.
"Dad, look at Zhang Qiang, he..." Wang Mei tried to explain.
"Enough!" Zhang Hai interrupted her, "Zhang Qiang, let me tell you, if you are a man, you will get a divorce!"
Li Fang was stunned, she didn't expect Zhang Hai to say such a thing. Wang Mei's tears swirled in her eyes, and Zhang Qiang was also stunned, obviously not expecting his father to be so resolute.
"Dad, this..."Zhang Qiang just wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Zhang Hai.
"There's nothing to say, my Zhang family can't tolerate such a daughter-in-law!" Zhang Hai's voice was firm and cold.
Li Fang felt powerless, and she knew that this quarrel was beyond her control.
Li Fang sat on the sofa with mixed feelings in her heart. She looked at the scene in front of her, but her thoughts drifted back to decades ago, and she was also the wronged daughter-in-law. She remembered that at that time, the elders in the family were also stubborn, which made her suffer a lot of grievances. Now, she doesn't want Wang Mei to repeat her mistakes.
"Hai, we can't be so arbitrary. Li Fang said softly, trying to calm Zhang Hai's anger.
"Mom, you don't know, she..." Zhang Hai still wanted to argue, but was interrupted by Li Fang.
"When I was younger, I felt the same grievances as you. Li Fang's voice trembled a little, "But home is a place that needs to be understood and tolerated. ”
Wang Mei's tears couldn't stop flowing, and she choked up and said, "Mom, I... I just want a little bit of care. ”
Li Fang stood up, walked to Wang Mei's side, and patted her hand gently, "Meimei, I know you are working hard, I understand." ”
Zhang Hai's face was still ugly, he snorted coldly, turned around and went back to the study, leaving a sentence: "I don't care what you do, but my attitude will not change." ”
Li Fang sighed, she knew that it would not be easy to change Zhang Hai's mind, but she was determined to give it a try. She turned to Wang Mei and said softly, "Meimei, let's eat first, if there is anything, let's talk about it at the dinner table." ”
At the dinner table, the atmosphere was still heavy. Zhang Qiang lowered his head and said nothing. Li Fang sandwiched a piece of her favorite braised pork to Wang Mei in an attempt to ease the tension.
"Meimei, eat more, you are eating for two people now. Li Fang said in a relaxed tone as much as possible.
Wang Mei barely managed to squeeze out a smile, but there were still tears in her eyes. Zhang Qiang finally spoke: "Mom, I know I'm not doing it right, but I... I'm also under pressure. ”
Li Fang nodded, "I understand, but pressure is not an excuse. We're all a family and should support each other, shouldn't we?"
This meal, although it was not easy, at least everyone sat together. Li Fang knows that this is just the beginning, and more communication and understanding are needed to really solve the problem.
The atmosphere of the family gathering was originally warm, but Zhang Hai's silence and Wang Mei's uneasiness filled the air with a hint of tension. Li Fang decided to take advantage of this opportunity, knowing that if the problem was not solved, the rift in the family would only grow.
At the dining table, everyone sat together, and Li Fang took the lead in breaking the silence, "Hai, Meimei is also about to give birth, should we think about her and the soon-to-be-born child?"
Zhang Hai frowned and did not respond immediately, and the atmosphere was a little awkward for a while.
Wang Mei plucked up her courage and took a deep breath, her eyes were firm, "Dad, I know I sometimes make you unhappy, but I hope you can give me a chance, and I will try to be a good wife and a good mother." ”
Zhang Hai's expression softened, and he looked at Wang Mei, as if he was reevaluating this daughter-in-law who he had always been a little biased about.
Li Fang continued: "Hai, we also had disputes when we were young, but family and everything is prosperous, isn't it?"
Zhang Hai was silent for a while, and finally spoke, "Meimei, I may be too stubborn, I hope you can forgive me." ”
Wang Mei's tears welled up again, but this time it was tears of emotion, "Dad, thank you, I will work hard." ”
Zhang Qiang also breathed a sigh of relief, he held Wang Mei's hand, "Dad, Mom, thank you." ”
Li Fang's face showed a relieved smile, she knew that there was still hope for this family.
After the meal, Zhang Hai offered to help clean up the dishes and chopsticks, which was something he rarely did before. Wang Mei was a little surprised, but soon joined the ranks of helping. Li Fang looked at them, her heart full of warmth.
This family reunion, although it did not completely solve all the problems, was a beginning, a beginning of family reconciliation and understanding.
Zhang Hai sat alone in his study, the light in the room reflecting his contemplative face. He recalled Wang Mei's sincere words at the family gathering and Li Fang's patient persuasion, and the stubbornness in his heart began to loosen slowly. He realized that his prejudice against Wang Mei not only hurt her, but also affected the harmony of the whole family.
The next day, Zhang Hai woke up early, and he decided that he wanted to make a change. At the breakfast table, he took a deep breath, and then said to Wang Mei: "Meimei, I have thought about it for a long time, I have some prejudices against you, this is my fault." I hope you can forgive me. ”
Wang Mei was stunned, she didn't expect Zhang Hai to take the initiative to apologize. Li Fang smiled on the side, a hint of relief flashed in her eyes.
"Dad, there is something wrong with me, I should understand you better. Wang Mei's voice was choked, but a relieved smile appeared on her face.
Zhang Hai stood up, walked to Wang Mei's side, and patted her hand gently, "We are all a family, we should support each other and understand each other." ”
Li Fang also spoke: "Hai, I am really relieved that you can think like this." Meimei, you also did a great job. ”
Zhang Qiang looked at this scene, his eyes were full of gratitude, "Mom, Dad, thank you." We will definitely work harder in the future to make this home full of love. ”
Li Fang smiled and nodded, "Okay, don't be so serious, let's have breakfast, there are still a lot of things to do today." ”
After breakfast, Zhang Hai offered to accompany Wang Mei to the prenatal checkup, which he had never done before. Wang Mei was a little surprised, but quickly accepted the proposal. Li Fang watched them go out together, and her heart was full of warmth and hope.
This family, because of Zhang Hai's changes, because of Li Fang's wisdom and love, has regained harmony and warmth. Everyone is working hard for this home, for the new life that is coming.
As time passed, the atmosphere in the home became more and more welcoming. Wang Mei's belly is getting bigger day by day, and every member of the family is full of anticipation and joy. Zhang Hai's change surprised everyone, but more than that, it was gratifying. He began to take the initiative to participate in household chores, and his concern for Wang Mei also increased.
"Meimei, how are you feeling today, do you need me to go for a walk with you?" Zhang Hai asked gently.
"Dad, I'm fine, thank you for your concern. Wang Mei replied with a smile, her smile full of happiness.
Li Fang looked at all this, and her heart was warm. She knows that the home is getting better and better.
Finally, Wang Mei's due date has arrived. In the anticipation of the whole family, she successfully gave birth to a healthy baby. Outside the delivery room, Zhang Qiang waited nervously and excitedly, his eyes filled with tears when he heard the baby's first cry.
"Congratulations, Qiangzi, it's a boy. The nurse said to Zhang Qiang with a smile.
Zhang Qiang excitedly shook Wang Mei's hand, "Meimei, you have worked hard, thank you." ”
Although Wang Mei was tired, her face was filled with a happy smile, "For the sake of our baby, everything is worth it." ”
Li Fang hugged her newborn grandson, tears flashing in her eyes, "Look, how cute our little baby is." ”
Zhang Hai stood aside, watching this scene, his heart was full of emotion. He knew how much trouble his stubbornness had caused to this family, but now, he felt extremely lucky, glad that he was able to wake up in time, and that this family was able to return to harmony.
With the birth of the baby, everyone in the family cherishes each other more and works harder to maintain the family. Zhang Qiang and Wang Mei's marriage has also received new understanding and support because of the arrival of a new life. They know that as long as their families are united, there is no obstacle that cannot be overcome.
Li Fang looked at this loving family and felt extremely relieved in her heart. She knows that family harmony requires the joint efforts and understanding of each member, and they have done it.
This article is a microfiction, please do not sit in the opposite seat