In the silence of the night, I lay quietly in bed, full of thoughts. At the age of 63, with a monthly pension of 6,000 yuan, I thought I could enjoy my old age in peace, but I never thought that the peace would be broken by a late-night phone call.
It was a stormy night, and I tossed and turned, unable to sleep. Suddenly, a faint ringing of a mobile phone came from the next room, which was the daughter-in-law's bedroom. I can't help but wonder, why is she still on the phone at such a late hour?
I cautiously got up and walked lightly to my daughter-in-law's bedroom. Through the crack in the door, I saw her sitting on the edge of the bed, her back to me, her voice low and anxious. I pricked up my ears, trying to hear what she was saying.
"I know, I know...... But there really wasn't any other way around. The daughter-in-law's voice trembled, with a hint of desperation. My heart tightened, could it be that something big happened in the family?
Then the daughter-in-law said something again, but her voice became quieter and quieter, and at last she could barely hear it. I stood outside the door, my heart racing, and a strong sense of unease came over me.
I quietly went back to my room and lay on the bed, my daughter-in-law's words replaying in my head. What is it that makes her so anxious? Is it financial hardship or something else?
I think of my meager monthly pension, which is enough to support my daily life, but if something big happens to my family, it may not be enough. I started to worry, should I talk to my daughter-in-law and see if I could help?
However, I hesitated again. After all, there is a gap in age and identity between us, and I don't know how to say it. Moreover, I don't want my daughter-in-law to feel stressed and burdened.
It was late at night and I still couldn't sleep. I lay in bed and looked out the window at the dark night sky, my heart full of worry and uneasiness. I know that as an elder, I should give more care and support to my daughter-in-law. But I also understood that I couldn't interfere too much in their lives.
Eventually, I decided to find a suitable time to talk to my daughter-in-law. I would tell her my thoughts and worries, while also respecting her opinions and decisions. I believe that it is only through sincere communication and understanding that we can get through this together.
The experience of this night made me deeply appreciate the importance of family and the warmth of family affection. I understand that as an elder, I should be more concerned and supportive of the lives of my juniors. At the same time, I also learned how to face difficulties and challenges, and use wisdom and courage to resolve crises. I believe that in the days to come, our family will be more united and happy.