The spring is bright, the birds are singing and the flowers are fragrant, and on such a beautiful day, Lin Xiaoli stepped into the palace of marriage. She was full of happy smiles, but she never thought that the sweetness of the newlywed would face an unexpected test a few days later.
In the new house, the wedding photo was hung on the wall, Lin Xiaoli was wearing home clothes, and she was holding the passbook that had been withdrawn from many banks in her hand, with the figure of 180,000 clearly printed on it. She had mixed feelings in her heart, and she couldn't help but think of her years of hard work. Those days of working late into the night, the frugality of not going to the barber shop in order to save more money, teaching yourself how to cut hair, and the choice to give up party with friends again and again, all turned into numbers in this passbook. This is her pride and a hope for her future.
"Xiaoli, let me keep your passbook, after all, we are a family. Mother-in-law Li Hongmei walked into the room enthusiastically and reached out to take the passbook.
Lin Xiaoli was slightly stunned, she didn't expect her mother-in-law to have such a request. She smiled politely and said, "Mom, I'd better keep this myself, after all, I saved it myself, and I also planned the use, thinking that it could be used for ...... in the future."
"Use?" Li Hongmei's face was slightly unhappy, and she interrupted Lin Xiaoli's words, "Now that our family wants to support each other, what about your little money?"
Lin Xiaoli was stunned, she never thought that such a scene would happen to her. Today, she doesn't understand why the old social drama of handing over the dowry is repeated. "Mom, I know that we are a family, but I do have a plan for this money, and besides, we didn't say anything about paying a dowry. "
"Dowry? Who told you you you were going to hand in the dowry?" Li Hongmei's tone was a little sharp, "I want to keep it for you." You see you're so busy, how can you bother to care about all this?"
Lin Xiaoli sighed softly, she knew that there was no way to end this topic easily today. "Mom, I'm also a college graduate, so I can manage this by myself. I will take care of the passbook myself, so don't worry. "
"What about this house? The wedding house was also bought by you, is it possible that if the ownership is transferred to your name, it will be yours alone?" The expression on Li Hongmei's face became more and more stern.
Lin Xiaoli's heart was shocked, and she suddenly realized that things might be more complicated than she imagined. "Mom, I bought the house, but now that Ah Wei and I live here, I don't want to transfer or anything. She tactfully tried to explain.
"Let's not beat around the bush. Li Hongmei said sharply, "You have to understand, you are now a member of the Li family, what is yours is ours, and what is ours is yours, there should be no hesitation and dissatisfaction in this matter!"
Lin Xiaoli's heart swelled with anger, but she suppressed her emotions and decided not to clash with her mother-in-law head-on. "I think we can sit down and talk about this again, Mom, what do you say?"
Li Hongmei snorted coldly, didn't continue to ask, turned around and walked out of the room, leaving Lin Xiaoli with a stunned face, not knowing what to do. A few days later, the Lin family held a gathering of relatives, which was supposed to be a joyful gathering between the family, but it became the fuse of family conflicts. Lin Xiaoli was a little apprehensive in her heart, she knew that her mother-in-law was still worried about the 180,000 dowry.
The elders of the Li family sat around the living room, the young people were busy pouring tea and water, and the children were playing in a corner. Li Hongmei saw that her relatives were arriving one after another, so she mentioned the thing that upset her - dowry.
"Actually, Xiaoli's kid is pretty good, but it's a little... It would be nice if we could discuss the affairs of our Li family. Li Hongmei said leisurely in front of the elders.
"Mom, didn't we say okay, let's not mention this matter yet?" Li Wei looked at Lin Xiaoli with apologies in his eyes.
"Don't mention it?" Li Hongmei's voice raised, "How can you do it if you don't make it clear!Xiaoli, you just talk frankly, why is this dowry so unspeakable?"
Lin Xiaoli didn't expect the situation that day, she stood in the center of the living room, feeling a lot of pressure in front of everyone's eyes. She tried to keep her composure: "Mom, it's not that I don't want to discuss, but I feel that I feel that I should have the right to decide how to use my hard-earned money." "
"Rights?" Li Hongmei sneered slightly, "Now that you have become a member of the Li family, what are you talking about personal rights?" Don't forget that you are married to our family. "
Suddenly, the flames of the dispute ignited in front of the kin. Lin Xiaoli faced her mother-in-law in front of her and felt unprecedented pressure and humiliation.
"Xiaoli, you have to listen to your mother, we've been like this all our lives. A relative interjected.
Lin Xiaoli looked at her husband Li Wei, hoping to get his support. Li Wei was about to speak, but was stopped by his mother-in-law's glare.
"It's for Ah Wei's sake that I don't care about you, don't be ignorant. Li Hongmei said, her emotions became more and more excited, and she couldn't help but step forward and give Lin Xiaoli a few slaps.
The atmosphere of the party froze all of a sudden, and everyone's eyes were focused on this little couple. Lin Xiaoli covered her face, tears rolled in her eyes, she ran out of the door without thinking, and Li Wei hurriedly chased out.
"Xiaoli, I'm sorry, I didn't expect it to be like this. Li Wei caught up with his wife, nervousness and guilt intertwined in his voice.
Lin Xiaoli couldn't stop her tears, and she said in a muffled voice: "Wei, can we talk about it?" I feel like I'm about to lose it." "
"Let's go back and talk about it, don't be embarrassed outside. Li Wei didn't know what to do, he held Lin Xiaoli's hand tightly, hoping to give her a little comfort.
But Lin Xiaoli's heart was already hanging in the air, and the three slaps were not only on the face, but also on her heart. The warmth of the family turned into indescribable bitterness, and the long-lost sense of collapse completely exploded the next day. The next morning, Lin Xiaoli sat alone by the windowsill of her bedroom, her eyes still red, and she didn't sleep all night. Yesterday's slap and the strange eyes of her relatives hit her heart like a hammer. She never imagined that her married life would be like this.
Li Wei walked into the room lightly, and when he saw his wife's thin figure, his heart was full of guilt. Last night's scene haunted like a nightmare.
"Xiaoli, I... I'm really sorry for yesterday's incident. Li Wei didn't know how to speak, with a heavy pain in his voice.
"I'm sorry?" Lin Xiaoli smiled bitterly, her voice trembling slightly, "Do you know? Being beaten in front of everyone, my dignity is like worthless." "
"I know, I know it's sad... I'm also angry. But Mom, she... She was also impulsive. Li Wei tried to explain, but his words revealed his helplessness for his mother.
"Impulsive?" Lin Xiaoli turned around and looked directly at Li Wei with a sharp gaze, "The so-called impulse can insult a person and trample on a person's dignity?"
"That's not the case, Xiaoli, I'm not talking to my mother, it's just that we need to calm down and sit down as a family to talk. Li Wei was anxious and tried to ease the atmosphere.
"Calm down?" Lin Xiaoli stood up excitedly, "We should talk now, Li Wei, are you willing to support me, or do you just want to maintain the superficial harmony of this family?"
"I..." Li Wei wanted to speak again and again, he knew that supporting his wife meant a conflict with his mother's concepts, but he knew in his heart that what Xiaoli said was right.
Lin Xiaoli was short of breath, and she continued: "Ah Wei, I love you, but this does not mean that I have to sacrifice unconditionally. My money, my efforts, my future – I have the right to call the shots. "
Li Wei looked at his wife's determined eyes, and the inner struggle slowly became clear. He knew he had to make a choice.
"Xiaoli, I... I'm sticking with you. Li Wei finally spoke, and although his tone revealed pain, there was also a hint of firmness.
When Lin Xiaoli heard this, the burden in her heart seemed to be lighter. She held Li Wei's hand tightly, and the two of them looked at each other and smiled, deciding to face everything they would encounter in the future together.
After going through such an ordeal, this young couple felt a little more resilient in their hearts. The collision of old ideas and modern values will not be calmed down overnight. But in this moment, they decided to stand together and face the challenge together. After that heated conversation, Li Wei and Lin Xiaoli decided to have a good talk with Li Hongmei and find a harmonious solution for the family.
Mentally prepared, they invited Li Hongmei to sit on the sofa in the living room, and Li Wei said: "Mom, Xiaoli, she is a very independent woman, she has her ideas and plans, and we should respect her." "
Li Hongmei frowned, looking a little displeased: "I also understand this, but when she marries, she must take into account the overall interests of the family, right?"
Lin Xiaoli responded softly: "Mom, I also want to think about my family." My opinion is that we can use the 180,000 yuan as a common reserve fund, and we can discuss it when we need it. In this way, I respected the fruits of my personal labor without neglecting the interests of my family. "
Li Wei followed closely: "Yes, Mom, Xiaoli is not ignorant, we want to work together for this family." Money matters can be discussed, but the important thing is the harmony and support of our family. "
Li Hongmei's face was embarrassed, but looking at her son's serious eyes and hearing her daughter-in-law's gentle words, her heart gradually softened: "Ah Wei, Xiaoli, I may be old and can't think about it." I've listened to your opinions, and maybe I should learn to embrace some new ideas. "
These words seemed to open the door to dialogue, and the three began to have a deeper exchange. Li Hongmei, who calmed down, was more open-minded and discussed the future of the family together.
Angles and attitudes are reversed, and the emotions between family members begin to warm. Lin Xiaoli and Li Wei sat next to Li Hongmei, like a fire in winter, giving each other warmth and hope to the family.
"Look at you, you know that you can handle it, after all, it's my son and daughter-in-law. Li Hongmei wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes, with a hint of a smile.
The atmosphere after reconciliation is warm and harmonious, and they both understand that understanding and respect are the cornerstones of family relationships. The atmosphere of the Li family began to change, and the hearts of the three of them got closer.
The story arrives here, calm and warm. They sat on the couch, doing business together, laughing and talking. But does the story really end there, and will similar conflicts continue to emerge as the times progress?