Wang Ting leaned on the soft confinement bed, looking at the new green outside the window, adding a little warmth to her heart. The spring breeze blew the white gauze curtains in the bedroom and gently swayed, and the sunlight poured in through the cracks, sprinkling on her and the baby in swaddling clothes. Old people often say that confinement is one of the most important moments in a woman's life. Wang Ting knows this truth very well, for her, this is not only the recovery of the body, but also a symbol of the beginning of a new life responsibility.
"Tingting, take a look, your in-laws, Aunt Li, have brought you a lot of good things. Mother-in-law Liu Juan rushed into the room, carrying heavy baskets in both hands.
Wang Ting was stunned for a moment, and then responded with joy, "Really? Thank you so much, my mother is bothered." ”
After a while, Aunt Li also stepped into Wang Ting's confinement room, "Tingting, these are our home-raised chickens, as well as the eggs laid by our own geese, which are very fresh, and they are the best to nourish the body." ”
Wang Ting hurriedly got up and wanted to bow, but was gently pressed back to the bed by Aunt Li, "Ouch, don't move, don't move, this is a taboo in confinement, just keep it in peace." ”
"Thank you, in-laws, you have been thinking about our family for a long time, it's really hard. Liu Juan took the basket and began to open it, "Oh, such a heavy basket, why did you bring it yourself." ”
"What, I'm not happy! Seeing the young people of our family born safely, my heart as a mother-in-law is happy. Aunt Li smiled, her face flushed with happiness.
"In-laws, come in and sit down for a while, and I'll make you a cup of tea. Liu Juan couldn't stop walking outside, shushing and asking for warmth as she walked.
Aunt Li sat on the edge of the bed, looking at this daughter-in-law who had just added Ding to the family, her eyes were full of appreciation, "Tingting, you are really capable of this child, I see that you are born quite smoothly." ”
"It's all about everyone's concern, as well as the doctors and nurses in the hospital, it's really hard. Wang Ting replied softly, while gently stroking the baby who was sleeping peacefully in swaddling with her hand.
In this warm and harmonious atmosphere, Liu Juan came back with the freshly brewed hot tea and invited Aunt Li to drink tea and chat together. The two elders sat together, and the topic slowly shifted from trivial matters to their grandchildren, looking forward to the children's future growth and education. "My family, I have to teach this child well in the future, and I have to let him have a good future in the future. ”
"Yes, educating children is a long-term project, you have to start from a young age, have a big emotional investment, and have a stronger sense of responsibility. Aunt Li was moved, and at the same time she was quite expectant.
The warm exchange between the teacups is not only the concern of the two elders, but also the bridge between the two families. The sun outside is getting warmer and warmer, and Wang Ting secretly made up her mind in her heart that she must take care of herself, for the sake of this little life, and for this big family. Time flies, and Wang Ting's confinement period is over. In the courtyard, the cries of magpies seem to cheer for a new life. Liu Juan looked at her daughter-in-law who was gradually rejuvenating, but she began to plan another thing in her heart.
One night, when the lights in the house were soft and warm, Liu Juan quietly opened the door of the storage room, ready to pack half of the local chicken and goose eggs, and prepare to send them to her daughter Liu Fang, who was working outside.
"Mom, what are you doing so late?" Wang Ting unexpectedly saw Liu Juan, who was busy, and walked over curiously.
"Oh, this..."Liu Juan looked a little flustered, "You go back to the house first, I have a little matter to deal with." ”
But Wang Ting didn't leave, but stood there quietly, watching Liu Juan's somewhat flustered movements, "Mom, aren't those things that my mother gave me for confinement?
Liu Juan was silent for a while, then sighed, thinking that the matter had come to this, and calmly told Wang Ting what she thought in her heart: "Tingting, you also know that it is not easy for your sister to work hard outside, and my mother wants to send her something from her hometown to treat her." ”
After hearing this, Wang Ting's expression was a little complicated, "Mom, I can understand your concern for your sister, but... Those gifts were given by your own mother, is it appropriate for you to take them privately?"
"What's wrong with this, it's all a family, isn't it just some eggs. Liu Juan replied confidently, but she felt a slight sense of guilt in her heart.
"But have you ever thought about it, if my in-laws found out, what would they think of me?" Wang Ting felt a little inappropriate the more she spoke, "I don't want us to have a misunderstanding because of this." ”
Liu Juan stopped talking, and Wang Ting's words made her realize the possible consequences. She didn't expect that her kindness would put her daughter-in-law in an embarrassing situation. But she still stubbornly prepared to continue packing, "Tingting, don't worry, I will find a way." ”
"Mom, can we find the best of both worlds?" a thought flashed through Wang Ting's mind, "What if we can let our in-laws know about this, or I will send something else to my sister with you." ”
Liu Juan was silent, and Wang Ting's proposal made her feel that she had a new way out.
At this time, Liu Fang, who was far away, received a phone call, "Fangfang, it's Mom, I have something I want to discuss with you." ”
"Mom, what's the matter, still calling so late?" Liu Fang was a little tired, but hearing her mother's voice always warmed her heart.
Liu Juan told Liu Fang what she thought and asked her daughter's opinion. After Liu Fang heard it on the other end of the phone, her heart warmed, she knew her mother's love and miss for her, but at the same time, she also knew that she still had to think about everything comprehensively, and she couldn't let her family be misunderstood because of this.
"Mom, I got your wishes, but I don't lack those things. Liu Fang said softly, "Don't worry about me, everything is fine here." Actually, Mom, what I hope more is that you can call me often and chat, and that's enough. ”
Liu Juan listened to her daughter's gentle words, and the worry and guilt in her heart were finally relieved, "Okay, okay, mom listens to you." Mom will call you more in the future, let's talk more. ”
Through the phone, the mother and daughter reached a tacit understanding that although they are separated by thousands of mountains and rivers, the communication of the heart is more important than any material matter. One afternoon a few days later, Aunt Li, the mother of the family, came to Wang Ting's house with a little excitement, intending to see if the local chickens and goose eggs she sent were being used reasonably, after all, they were carefully selected and full of blessings.
"Liu Juan, where is your Tingting? I came to see her this time. Aunt Li said as she looked into the room.
"Hey, Aunt Li, you're here! Tingting just put the baby to sleep. Liu Juan hurriedly greeted her, but the smile on her face was unconsciously stiff.
"By the way, how did Tingting use the local chicken and goose eggs she brought last time?" Aunt Li asked the question she was most concerned about.
As soon as these words came out, Liu Juan's heart chuckled. She hesitated, but still tried to keep her composure, "Oh, that's a great use, thank you very much." ”
Aunt Li nodded, feeling a little puzzled in her heart, because she didn't see any trace of these things in the kitchen of Wang Ting's house. So she went to the kitchen to see for herself, only to find that there were far fewer eggs than she had delivered.
Seeing this, Aunt Li was confused and couldn't help asking, "Is this ...... Why is there only so little?"
Liu Juan felt embarrassed, but since the matter had been revealed, she could only continue to speak, "Actually, it's like this, I see that it's not easy for us Liu Fang to work outside, so I sent some to her." ”
"What do you mean by this?" Aunt Li obviously couldn't understand Liu Juan's approach, "These things are specially prepared by me for Tingting's confinement, so I separated, what do you let Tingting think?"
Liu Juan fell silent, she didn't expect Aunt Li to have such a reaction. However, at this moment, Wang Ting and her husband also heard the sound of the dispute and rushed over together.
"Mom, Aunt Li, what's going on here?" asked Wang Ting's husband.
"It was your mother who took half of the chickens and eggs I gave to Tingting for confinement. Aunt Li's tone was filled with helplessness and dissatisfaction.
Wang Ting's face also became embarrassed, "Mom, why are you doing this?"
Liu Juan was helpless at the moment, and she explained to Wang Ting and Aunt Li with apologies, "I just thought that my two daughters could be cared for by their mothers. I didn't think about it that much, I really didn't do it right. ”
After hearing this, Aunt Li understood in her heart, but she still felt that this matter was not handled properly, "In the future, you still have to discuss this kind of thing." ”
This sudden conflict made the originally peaceful family atmosphere tense, and the three families were rifted because of this, and the delicate relationship became serious.
Wang Ting's husband tried to ease the atmosphere, "Auntie, I know that what Liu Juan did was wrong, and I will find a way to make amends." ”
Aunt Li left Wang Ting's house in a huff, and the family that stayed behind fell silent. Liu Juan sighed softly, she began to reflect on her decision, knowing in her heart that her kindness also needed to be done at the right time. After that conflict, the atmosphere of Wang Ting's house was a little dignified. Wang Ting's husband couldn't look past it, so he proposed that the whole family sit down and talk about it to solve the misunderstanding.
The family sat around the sofa in the living room, the air was filled with the oncoming warmth and the faint fragrance of tea, Wang Ting's husband spoke, "Mom and Dad, we really should have a good talk." We are a family, and there is nothing that cannot be solved by sitting down and communicating. ”
Liu Juan was silent for a while, and then as if she had made a lot of determination, she said slowly: "Auntie's trust in me, I didn't cherish it well, and I regret making things so stiff." Tingting, you and your husband and Aunt Li have been implicated, it's really bad for your mother. ”
Hearing this, Wang Ting's eyes were slightly red, she understood her mother-in-law's good intentions, "Mom, you are doing this for the good of your sister, I understand." As long as we can communicate more and understand each other more in the future, I think, it's not a big deal. ”
"That's right, Mom, you mean it well, too. Wang Ting's husband took over the conversation, "However, we also have to realize that the care and expression of family affection must not only have good intentions, but also have appropriate methods, so as not to hurt the harmony." ”
Liu Juan nodded sincerely, looked at Wang Ting and her husband, and her gratitude was overflowing, "Tingting, your husband is right." I will pay attention to it, and we will be more united and harmonious in the future. ”
Gradually, the atmosphere between the parents and the young couple became more harmonious, and everyone said that they would learn from the experience and deepen their understanding and respect for the expressions of affection between family members.
A few days later, Aunt Li received a letter from Wang Ting's family. The letter not only contained a sincere apology, but also detailed the ins and outs of the whole incident, as well as a photo of the baby made by Wang Ting herself, as well as the family's specialties.
Aunt Li's mood changed from unhappiness at first to warmth, she knows that everyone can make mistakes, but the most important thing is to be honest with each other and forgive each other.
Time is like sand, it always smooths out wounds. After the ups and downs, family life is quiet again, and everyone has a new growth in their hearts. The family relationship, because of this experience, has become more unbreakable.
In the evening breeze, Wang Ting and her husband stood in the courtyard, and he asked his wife softly: "My mother's mood has stabilized, and our family has returned to peace, this experience may be a test for all of us, right?"
And after such a rhetorical question, Wang Ting's house in the night gradually sank into the warm light.