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My name is Zhang Xiaoyu and I am a young woman who is about to become a mother. I am married to a husband who has a large family of 23 siblings. We live in a small rural town where the pace of life never seems to change. And today, the challenges I will face are unprecedented.
The initiator of this incident was my husband's mother, a mother-in-law with traditional ideas. She has passed her birthday, which is a big event for a Chinese family. In traditional customs, longevity is a form of respect for elders and a symbol of family reunion. This time, however, I found myself caught in an irreconcilable contradiction.
On this special day, I thought I would be arranged by my mother-in-law to do something light, or at least some time to rest. However, the truth was not what I expected. My mother-in-law insisted that I cook the food myself and prepare a sumptuous feast for the family when I was about to give birth. This is simply torture for an expectant mother who is about to give birth.
I was busy in the kitchen while listening to the laughter and gossip coming from the living room. Everyone in the family was enjoying this special day to the fullest, and I felt an indescribable loneliness and grievance. I imagined that at this time, my mother would be by my side, taking care of some of the household chores for me and taking care of my physical condition. However, the reality was cruel, and I had to endure it all alone.
My mother-in-law's eyes were always on me, as if she was afraid that I had done something wrong. I, on the other hand, can only try to be perfect and not give her any trouble. I know that her intentions are good, but the way I feel is a little hard to accept.
I stood in the kitchen, knives in hand, and I felt as if I was imprisoned in an invisible cage. All I wanted was a little bit of care and understanding, but right now, I felt like a forgotten character, destined to suffer in silence.
I shook my head vigorously, trying to shake the unpleasant thoughts out of my mind. I told myself that the most important thing now is to do the work at hand and prepare a warm home for the upcoming baby. So, I threw myself back into cooking.
In the living room, the family members talked and laughed one after another. They talk about their daily routines, about the trivial things in life, as if there are no worries in this world. I can also occasionally hear them talk about me and my children, and they are all full of anticipation and anticipation for the arrival of a new baby.
Suddenly, the voices in the living room paused, followed by an angry roar: "Who put this on the table?!" I was shocked and didn't know what was going on, so I walked out of the kitchen and saw what was happening in the living room.
The father-in-law stood at the dining table and angrily pointed to an item on the table, as if it had been misplaced by someone. The others looked at the object, curious to know what had angered the father-in-law.
I also joined the crowd and saw an old notebook on the table. I'm guessing that the notebook may be the personal belongings of my father-in-law and has been misplaced. Looking at my father-in-law's angry appearance, I felt a little guilty in my heart, and felt that I should have noticed these details and should not have made him angry.
"This is my notebook!" My father-in-law's voice trembled a little, "Doesn't any of you know it's mine?!" His tone was filled with anger and disappointment, as if he had been heartbroken by the neglect of his loved ones.
"Father-in-law, I'm sorry, I didn't notice." The eldest daughter-in-law hurriedly stepped forward and tried to explain, "Maybe I accidentally misplaced it." ”
The father-in-law shook his head, his eyes revealed a kind of helplessness and loss, "It's not once or twice, you always don't take my feelings to heart." His voice became deeper and lower, as if he was telling his grievances and dissatisfaction.
The family members looked at each other, and they may have realized some of their negligence and lack of concern in their lives. I also feel a little distressed in my heart, my father-in-law is the elder of this family, and he deserves more respect and love.
"Father-in-law, I'm sorry." The eldest daughter stepped forward and patted her father-in-law on the shoulder gently, "We will pay attention, we won't make you angry again in the future." ”
The father-in-law looked at the eldest daughter deeply, and his eyes revealed a trace of emotion and comfort, "Okay, I believe in you." His voice softened a lot, as if he was releasing all his dissatisfaction and grievances.
As I watched this scene, I felt a warm feeling in my heart. Love and understanding between families is the most important thing, and each of us should learn to respect each other, care for each other, and work together to create a warm and harmonious family.
Under the leadership of my father-in-law, everyone returned to the table and continued to enjoy the sumptuous food. Although there were some hiccups just now, it did not affect our joy and happiness for this special day. I believe that as long as we work together, we can overcome any difficulties we encounter and create a happy family together.
The atmosphere at the dinner table gradually became relaxed, and the family began to talk and laugh, enjoy the food and the joy of reunion. I also secretly breathed a sigh of relief in my heart, and I felt an indescribable pressure slowly dissipate.
"Xiaoyu, the food you made is so delicious!" The second daughter-in-law praised, and a satisfied smile appeared on her face, "I can't eat anymore, but I am reluctant to put down the chopsticks." ”
When I heard this, I couldn't help but smile, "Thank you for the compliment, the dishes I cook are just home-cooked dishes, and I don't dare to take them." ”
"It's really delicious!" The eldest daughter praised again and again, "I want to learn to do it, and I will come to entertain everyone next time." ”
"Haha, then I'll wait to eat what you made!" The second daughter said with a happy smile.
"By the way, Xiaoyu, how are you feeling lately? The day of production should be approaching, right? The third child asked with concern.
I gently touched my stomach, "Thank you for your concern, I feel okay now, but I'm a little nervous, after all, it's the first time to be a mother." ”
"Don't worry, Xiaoyu, you will definitely be a good mother!" The fourth child encouraged, "We will all help you take care of the child." ”
I felt a wave of warmth welling up in my heart, and my heart was filled with gratitude and happiness. Although this family has all kinds of conflicts and frictions, they are always able to unite and support each other to get through difficulties together at critical moments.
"Mother-in-law, you have a birthday, and we are all very happy." The eldest daughter-in-law said gently, "I hope you live a long and healthy life and always be by our side." ”
When the mother-in-law heard this, a kind smile appeared on her face, "Thank you, and I also hope to be able to stay with you all the time and watch your children grow up day by day." ”
"By the way, mother-in-law, what is your wish for a birthday?" The eldest daughter asked curiously.
The mother-in-law smiled, "My wish is that my family is healthy, happy, safe and happy." As long as everyone is good, I'm satisfied. ”
When the family heard this, they all agreed. On this special day, we are not only celebrating my mother-in-law's birthday, but also celebrating the unity and happiness of our family.
The laughter and joy at the dinner table kept coming, and I felt my heart lighten. Perhaps, there will always be some contradictions and frictions in life, but as long as we are grateful and cherish the people in front of us, those difficulties will be solved.
The atmosphere at the dinner table became more and more enthusiastic, and everyone kept raising glasses and clinking glasses, wishing each other well. I looked at every smiling face on the table, and I felt extremely happy and satisfied.
"Mother-in-law, your birthday cake is ready!" The youngest daughter happily came over with a beautiful cake.
When the mother-in-law saw the cake, her eyes flashed with joy, "This cake looks so beautiful, thank you!" She said with emotion.
We sang a birthday song around the cake, and our voices were loud and melodious. The mother-in-law closed her eyes and bowed her head slightly, as if reminiscing about the past. When the birthday song was finished, we blew out the candles together and wished my mother-in-law a long and healthy life.
"Mother-in-law, what is your birthday wish?" The fourth asked curiously.
The mother-in-law thought for a moment, then said with a smile: "My wish is to hope that my family is healthy, happy, and safe." ”
"Then we will definitely fulfill my mother-in-law's wish!" The second child said with confidence.
"Yes, as long as everyone is united, there is no difficulty that cannot be overcome!" The third child also agreed.
I was very relieved to see my family united. Although the family has gone through many hardships and difficulties, they have always been able to support each other and get through it together at critical moments. This spirit of solidarity and mutual assistance is the most valuable asset of our family.
"Xiaoyu, you have been pregnant for so long and hard, today is your mother-in-law's birthday, let us take care of you!" The eldest daughter looked at me with concern and said.
"Yes, Xiaoyu, you can rest assured that you can eat and drink well, don't tire yourself!" The eldest daughter-in-law also persuaded.
I looked at them with emotion, and my heart was full of gratitude, "Thank you, I will take good care of myself." ”
On this special day, I felt the endless love and warmth of my family. Although there will be various difficulties and challenges in life, as long as we support each other and face them together, those difficulties will become insignificant. I believe that in this united family, each of us will welcome a better tomorrow.
The atmosphere at the dinner table became more and more enthusiastic, and everyone kept talking and laughing, enjoying the moment of reunion. I looked at everyone's smiles and felt extremely happy and satisfied.
"It's a great day!" The eldest son said excitedly, "Happy birthday to my mother-in-law, Xiaoyu is about to become a mother, such a day is really rare." ”
"yes, it's a rare reunion like this." The eldest daughter-in-law also echoed and said, "I hope our family can always be so united and harmonious." ”
"I hope so, too." "Although my family has gone through many difficulties and challenges, we have been able to get through them together by uniting as one. ”
"Yes, as long as we are grateful and cherish the people in front of us, all difficulties can be solved!" The boss said encouragingly.
"That's right, as long as we are united, there is nothing we can't overcome!" The third child also agreed.
I watched my family unite as one, and my heart was filled with emotion and gratitude. Although this family has all kinds of conflicts and frictions, they are always able to support each other and get through difficulties together at critical moments. This spirit of solidarity and mutual assistance is the most valuable asset of our family.
The laughter and joy at the dinner table kept coming, as if to celebrate the unity and happiness of our family. I took a deep breath, filled with anticipation and confidence for the future. In this united family, I believe that each of us will welcome a better tomorrow.