"My name is Li Jianguo, I am 52 years old, and I am a project manager for a construction company. His wife's name is Zhang Suzhen, and her daughter's name is Li Mengli, who is 20 years old this year. "As I paced in the living room, looking at the family portraits on the wall, I was reminded of the past.
"Dad, why have you been in a daze lately?" The daughter came out of the room and quipped.
"It's nothing, it's just that I'm old, and I often think about the past. I replied with a smile, but I couldn't hide the sadness in my heart.
At this moment, the mobile phone suddenly rang, and the caller ID was the number of the family's hometown. My heart sank, and I trembled and pressed the answer button.
"Xiao Jian, it's my mother. The familiar voice came, and my heart was once again enveloped in fear.
"Mom, what's the matter?"
"I'm old and in poor health, and I'm going to live with you in the city for a few months, so you have to entertain me. "
"Mom, where are you uncomfortable? Do you want to go to the hospital for a check-up?" I muttered in my heart, secretly glad that my mother-in-law did not come directly to my house.
"What's uncomfortable, I just want to live in your place, anyway, your house is so big, I don't need to spend my own money to live in a hotel." The mother-in-law said confidently.
"But what? What's wrong with my old bones living at my son's house for a few months? You still want to kick me out?" The mother-in-law's voice suddenly rose, as if she was about to scold in the next second.
I was speechless, the fear and anger raging in my heart, and I looked at my daughter helplessly, and I was horrified when I saw her.
A few days later, that terrible day finally came. My mother-in-law appeared at my door in a hurry, still looking domineering.
"Mom, are you going to stay at my house like this? I said cautiously.
"Oh, what else do you want to do with your son? I'm here to stay at your house, do you need to talk about it first?" The mother-in-law rightly said that it was like this was her territory.
"Mom, our family's conditions are limited, do you want to live in a hotel or a nursing home?" I plucked up the courage to propose.
"Nonsense! I'm going to live in your house, and whoever dares to stop me from living will fuck me out!" My mother-in-law flew into a rage and glared at me fiercely.
I lowered my head, dejected, and didn't dare to refute it at all.
At this moment, my daughter Mengli came out of the room, and when she saw her mother-in-law, her little face was full of horror.
"Your granddaughter, you're not happy to see your grandmother, I'm going to live in your house for a while, and you will be obedient to me!" The mother-in-law scolded her.
"But what? Do you want to kick Grandma out too?" The mother-in-law stepped forward and raised her palm to slap her.
"Mom!" I screamed in fright and quickly stepped forward to take my mother-in-law's hand.
"You're all white-eyed wolves, you all think you can bully me when I'm old, don't you?" The mother-in-law shouted hysterically and slapped Mengli's cheek with a palm.
I rushed over to help Mengli up, only to see her covering her left ear, blood gushing from between her fingers. My heart was cold, and I was terrified.
"Mengli, are you alright? Hurry up, let's go to the doctor!" I said anxiously.
I hurriedly helped her into the car and went straight to the nearest hospital. Along the way, my heart ached like pins and needles, and tears kept flowing.
After the doctor's examination, he said with a solemn face: "This palm is very heavy, Mengli's left ear is already deaf, I'm afraid it won't be cured in a short time." "
My heart felt like it had been hit by a boulder, and my whole body was weak. When Mengli heard it, she burst into tears and cried bitterly. I hugged her tightly, but I couldn't share her pain.
After being discharged from the hospital, Mengli became silent and closed all day. Looking at her increasingly thin figure, I can't wait to cut my mother-in-law with a thousand knives.
"What the hell have you done? I reprimanded my wife Su Zhen fiercely, "It's because you are used to your mother that this kind of tragedy will happen!"
"Where am I used to her? It's because you're too afraid of her that you ignore Mengli like this!" Su Zhen also retorted fiercely.
The two of us had a big fight like this, and vented all our frustration and resentment. In the end, So-jin left the house crying.
I sat in the living room, looking at Mengli's picture, and wept helplessly. What should I do? I'm a complete loser, and I can't even protect my family.
At this moment, Mengli walked out, her eyes dark. I hurriedly wiped away my tears and pretended nothing had happened.
And just like that, the days passed. The mother-in-law began her rampage and the bullying and humiliation of us never stopped.
One day, she suddenly stopped me: "Xiao Jian, I want to live in your parents, you have to give me your bedroom." "
"What, and where are we staying?" I asked, surprised.
"Aren't you going to sleep in a guest room? Or are you going to kick my old bones out?" The mother-in-law glared angrily.
"What? Don't you want to be filial? I'm going to live in your bedroom, and you're obedient to me!" The mother-in-law scolded.
I gritted my teeth and tried desperately to hold back my anger. But how could she bully us like that? This is my home!
"Mom, I really can't do it, it's our couple's bedroom, you better stay in the guest room." "I fought back.
"You little bunny, dare you talk back! Haven't you counted how many years I've lived here?" The mother-in-law was furious and began to curse.
"That's enough, is that how your old man bullied us? What qualifications do you have to dictate to my house?" I finally couldn't take it anymore and burst out.
At this moment, Su Zhen also rushed back, and as soon as she saw the scene of the riot, she immediately rushed forward.
"You have learned to contradict me, you white-eyed wolves, treat me as an outsider!" The mother-in-law scolded Su Zhen again.
However, my mother-in-law's words hit me in the sore spot. Yes, we just treat her as an outsider, because she doesn't treat us like family at all!
"Enough!" I finally burst out, "You don't treat us as family at all, you just treat us as servants!
"What's wrong with me confronting you? Why can you bully us like this? You're just an incompetent mother and mother-in-law!" I finally vented all the resentment in my heart.
"Xiao Jian, what are you talking about?" Su Jin was stunned.
My mother-in-law was also stunned by my words, glaring at me and unable to say a word.
"I'm sorry, Suzhen. But, I've really had enough. Are we being bullied by her for the rest of our lives?" I turned to my wife, my eyes steadfast.
"Enough! From this day on, we disown our relationship, and we don't welcome her in our home!" I made up my mind and pointed to my mother-in-law and said sharply.
"Okay! I'll go!" The mother-in-law scolded, turned around and left.
"Mom, you're leaving like this?" Su Zhen chased after him.
"We don't have much more to say!" I said coldly, watching my mother-in-law's back leave.
From that day on, my mother-in-law left our lives completely. Although Sujin was angry with me at first, she gradually became relieved.
The hardest thing is Mengli. She lost hearing in one ear and was often ridiculed and disliked by her classmates at school. Once, she was laughed at to her face, "You are a disabled person", and when I got home, I saw her red and swollen eyes, and my heart was like a knife.
But it was from that time that Yumeri became stronger. She told me, "Dad, I don't want to be sympathetic anymore, I want to prove myself with my actions!"
Since then, she has studied hard like a hungry tiger, and her grades have continued to climb, and she soon surpassed all her classmates. When everyone saw her working so hard, they no longer ridiculed her, but began to admire her.
When she graduated from high school, Mengli was admitted to the city's key universities with excellent results. Looking at her proud figure, I burst into tears and felt that all the suffering was worth it.
After Mengli was admitted to university, I also regained my strength. I started working hard and was soon promoted to project manager for the company. With a steady income, our lives have finally changed.
Those dark days were finally over, and we were happy as a family of three, as if we had never experienced hardship. When I think about the past occasionally, I don't feel so painful, but I am proud of my courage and strength.
In this way, more than ten years have passed, and Mengli is about to graduate in a blink of an eye. Looking at her confident appearance, I am full of anticipation for the future.
One night, I sat alone in the living room, holding a photo of Mengli from childhood to adulthood, watching her grow up little by little, and my heart was mixed.
From the ignorant baby, to the bruised girl, to the confident young woman, my daughter has gone through too much hardship, but she has also become more resilient.
I couldn't help but start reflecting on my own life, and my anger and hatred for my mother-in-law gradually subsided. yes, that's all in the past, and she's just a poor old man.
I mustered up the courage to pick up my phone and give her a call.
"Hey, it's Xiao Jian, it's been a long time. Su Zhen's voice was a little unfamiliar, but still kind.
"Well, it's me. How are you doing now?" I asked, feeling uneasy.
"It's okay, it's very comfortable to live alone. What about you? My daughter is about to graduate from college, right?"
"By the way, is your mother okay?" I asked boldly.
A few days later, I arrived at the small town where Su Zhen was located, with trepidation. She led me to a modest cemetery, where my mother-in-law was buried.
"Mom, she walked peacefully, and she kept repenting before she died. Su Zhen said, "She said that she regretted being too strict with you back then, but she was also confused by the ideas of the old society." "
I nodded silently, half of the anger in my heart gone.
Tears rolled in my eyes, and finally they flowed. Yes, she is actually very pitiful, imprisoned by feudal thoughts, but she has a deep love for us.
On the day of the funeral, Mengli also came on purpose, and I told her about my mother-in-law's sins and last words.
"Dad, grandma, although she has done a lot of wrong things, she is also confused by old ideas. We should forgive her so that she can let go of the regrets in her heart in the spirit of heaven. Mengli said, her eyes firm.
I nodded, relieved. Yes, how many people have been imprisoned by the bad habits of the old society, we should forgive and forgive instead of holding eternal resentment.
In this way, our family of three was reunited, and around my mother-in-law's grave, we solemnly burned the last bundle of paper money.
"Mother-in-law, we forgive you. I hope that you will also forgive us in the Heavenly Spirit and have no more regrets. I prayed reverently.
From now on, we will completely let go of the hatred of the past and start a new life. With forgiveness and forgiveness, we will come together as a family again and share the joys and pains of life.
I took a deep look at my wife and daughter, and my heart was filled with hope for the future. Yes, a new life has begun, and we will be happy and healthy!
After leaving from my mother-in-law's grave, our family of three started a new life. Mengli soon found a satisfying job, and although she was hearing impaired, she excelled in her abilities.
Soon, she met her colleague Xiao Wang, and the two hit it off at first sight and soon established a romantic relationship. Seeing their affection, I am sincerely happy for Mengli.
Finally, on a cool autumn day, Mengli came to my house with Xiao Wang, and the two of them knelt on one knee and solemnly proposed to us. I looked at Mengli's happy face, and the corners of my eyes couldn't help but moisten.
"Mom, Dad, Mom, we decided to get married. Xiao Wang is very good, you can rest assured. Mengli said happily.
I looked at Xiao Wang's sincere eyes and nodded sincerely: "Okay, you can prepare, your mother and I will fully support you." "
In this way, Mengli's wedding preparations are in full swing. Although it was just a simple family wedding, we both put a lot of effort into it. On the wedding day, watching Mengli put on a snow-white wedding dress, I burst into tears, feeling that the past was worth it.
The bride and groom sang and sang in the blessings of the audience, beaming with joy. I hugged my daughter tightly and felt extremely proud and happy for her.
"Dad, thank you for your continued support and love. Mengli whispered in my ear, "I will definitely live a happy and happy life." "
I nodded vigorously, tears welling up in my eyes. Yes, my daughter has finally grown up, and my burden can be lifted.
After Mengli got married, Su Zhen and I started a new life for both of us. It's a little lonely, but we're enjoying it.
One day, I had a whim and said to Su Zhen, "I heard that the air by the sea is very good, do you want to settle there?"
"Okay, let's go, there's nothing to worry about anyway. Su Zhen readily agreed.
So, we quickly sold our house in the city, bought a small cottage by the sea, and started a new retirement.
Every morning, I take Su Zhen for a walk on the beach. Watching the ebb and flow of the tide, we all felt extremely relaxed and at ease. Occasionally, Mengli and Xiao Wang will come to stay for a few days, and the family will be happy.
In this way, we spent a few years of peaceful days. Su Zhen's health is getting better day by day, and our life is getting more and more delicious.
One night, while we were lying on the beach looking at the stars, Su Zhen suddenly said, "Xiao Jian, do you remember the scene when we were newly married?"
"How could you forget?" I laughed and said, "It was the happiest time of our lives." "
"Yes, how simple and happy we were then. Su Zhen sighed, "It would be nice if we kept this simplicity all the time." "
"But we're happy now. I said, holding Su Jin's hand tightly, "From now on, we will grow old like this and be together forever." "
"Well, grow old together and never be separated. Su Zhen smiled and responded.
We looked at each other and smiled, snuggled together tightly under the bright moonlight, feeling each other's warmth, and looking forward to a better life in the future.
In this way, in a small cottage by the sea, we spent a few years of peaceful retirement. Occasionally, there will be some troubles and dissatisfactions, but as long as I think of our family being happy, it will disappear.
One day, Mengli came to see us with her child. Looking at the fragrant baby in her arms, a warm current welled up in my heart.
I carefully picked up this little life, and looked at his innocent sleeping face, and the corners of my eyes couldn't help but moisten. After many years of suffering, this best gift has finally arrived.
"Hello grandson, I'm your grandfather. I whispered, for fear of waking him up.
The little guy suddenly opened his eyes and smiled at me innocently, and my heart was about to melt with him.
"He's so good, he's going to be a very good boy. I say from the bottom of my heart.
"Yes, we will definitely teach him well so that he can grow up healthy and happy. Mengli said with a smile.
I nodded and gently took the little one in my arms. Yes, this is the most precious gift of life, and we will do our best to care for it and cherish it.
From now on, our family will be even happier and spend the rest of our lives in this seaside town until we grow old. With each other's company and the continuation of future generations, our lives will become more complete and happy.
I gazed deeply at the scene in front of me, and my heart was full of hope and blessings for the future. Yes, a new life is opening, and we will be happy and healthy!