Li Fang's days always begin with the crisp birdsong in the morning. In the kitchen, there is a bottle of freshly picked wildflowers, and grandma Wang Min is skillfully preparing breakfast, her every movement reveals the delicacy and warmth of motherhood. At the dining table not far away, Grandpa Wang Wei had already opened his old diary, and he always had that gentle smile on his face, ready to tell one story after another that happened in his youth.
"Haohao, come on, grandpa is going to tell a story." Wang Min called softly.
Li Hao hesitated for a moment, a subtle stiffness flashed at the corner of his mouth, he slowly walked to the dining table and sat down politely, but his eyes unconsciously drifted to the blue sky outside the window. Li Fang washed the dishes, and the sound of water droplets splashing muffled her rapid heartbeat. She noticed something strange about her son, which made her feel a little uneasy.
"Haohao, grandpa was a big hero when he was young." Wang Wei said with a little pride. However, Li Hao just nodded politely, and the smile on the corner of his mouth seemed to be a little reluctant.
Li Fang quietly observed all this. Recently, she found that Li Hao's interaction with her grandparents is becoming less and less, and she is less close to the past. She began to reflect on whether it was an unintentional complaint or complaint on weekdays that gradually affected her son's attitude towards the elderly.
"Mom, can I not listen to Grandpa's story?" After the meal, Li Hao asked cautiously.
"Why?" Li Fang tried her best to suppress her emotions.
"I... I just want to read my book. Li Hao lowered his head, with a hint of escape in his voice.
Li Fang tried to make her voice sound relaxed, but she could sense her worry, "Don't you like being with your grandparents?" They love you very much. ”
"I know, I love them, but sometimes, I don't know what to say." Li Hao's voice had the hesitation and uneasiness peculiar to a child.
In the evening, grandparents went for a walk, and Li Fang took the opportunity to be alone and sat next to Li Hao, "Grandparents are old, and they are always looking forward to spending time with you, you know?" ”
"I know, Mom, it's not like I don't want to be with them. It's just that sometimes, when you tell your dad that they're bad, I don't know what I should do..."Li Hao carefully expressed his true feelings to Li Fang.
Li Fang listened to her son's words, and felt a warm current slowly flowing in her heart. She took a deep breath and looked around at the home, which was full of memories and warmth, "It's Mom who is wrong, sometimes Mom and Dad have emotions, but we love them very much." If you feel any discomfort, you can tell me. ”
That night, Li Fang stayed by Li Hao's side for a long time, and she told about her childhood and how she grew up in the love of her grandparents. She realizes that family harmony is not only an embellishment of life, but also a bridge of family connection. And protecting this bridge is exactly what she needs to do at this moment.
That afternoon, the sunlight shone into the house through the window eaves and sprinkled on the old photos of Wang Wei and Wang Min together. Li Fang glanced at the slightly yellowed black and white photo, and suddenly realized how long it had been since she had said "I love you" to her parents. She began to pay close attention to the daily family interactions, trying to find out why Li Hao was alienating from his grandparents.
Early in the morning, Wang Wei and Wang Min were cooking breakfast as usual, and Li Fang offered to help. In the busy time in the kitchen, Wang Wei talked about the recent interesting things in the village, while Wang Min listened with a smile on the sidelines. Li Fang found that the moments of peace with her parents were more precious than she remembered.
When Li Hao came out of the bedroom and saw that his mother was also in the kitchen, a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes. The harmonious scene of three generations living together seemed to confuse him. At the dinner table, the family shared a beautiful morning time, but Li Fang could clearly feel that there was an invisible gap between Li Hao and his grandparents.
After lunch, Li Fang invited Li Hao to join her at an upcoming family gathering. Li Hao seemed reluctant, but with Li Fang's encouragement, he agreed. In the delicate family atmosphere, Li Fang observed that although Wang Wei and Wang Min still cared about Li Hao, he always kept a polite distance.
One evening, when Li Fang was helping Wang Min sort out her old belongings, she stumbled upon several letters she had written to her parents in the past. The letter was full of youthful complaints and dissatisfactions, and those sealed emotions suddenly became so glaring. Li Fang realized that the emotions she had accumulated over the years may be the reason that affected Li Hao's perception.
One weekend the following week, the family welcomed various relatives. During the party, a cousin inadvertently brought up some sensitive topics in the family, which directly touched Li Fang's sensitive nerves. At that moment, the disagreement between father and daughter about the concept of education, the fierce rhetoric stirred in the quiet afternoon air.
Li Hao sat on the side and witnessed this scene. Wang Wei's face showed a rare firmness, and Wang Min tried to calm the sudden conflict. After the party, Li Fang took Li Hao back to the room alone. This small controversy, like a mirror, reflects Li Fang's inner contradictions and struggles.
"Mom, are you and Grandpa really angry?" Li Hao asked cautiously.
Li Fang sighed and said softly: "There are some things that my mother and grandfather have different opinions. But I never doubted the love my grandparents had for me, and the whole family. Looking at her son, Li Fang realized that her behavior was directly affecting Li Hao's cognition and emotions for the family.
That night, Li Fang decided to have a good talk with her parents, she couldn't let the shadow of the past continue to shroud the family and affect Li Hao. Because home is a harbor, it is also the starting point for children to learn to love and be loved.
Family meetings are always held in the Wang family's living room, which is full of traces of Li Fang and her parents' time together. Today, this space has become a debate ground about Li Hao's future. The topic is the direction of Li Hao's education - Wang Wei insists that Li Hao should follow the family tradition, while Li Fang wants his son to have his own choice.
"Our family has been in business for generations, and Haohao should continue this family business." Wang Wei said calmly, with unquestionable authority in his voice.
"Father, but Hao Hao has a unique talent and passion for painting." Li Fang tried to stay calm, but there was a faint eagerness in her voice.
"Painting can be a hobby, but not a career. He should understand the reality. Wang Wei's attitude has not changed, and his eyes are firm.
The debate heated up, Li Fang couldn't accept her father's insistence, and her voice became louder and louder. Li Hao sat not far away, watching them quietly. His eyes reflected the figures of his mother and grandfather, and the confusion and helplessness almost overflowed his eyes.
"Grandpa, Mom, can you stop arguing?" Li Hao suddenly shouted, interrupting the argument.
There was a sudden silence in the room. Li Fang and Wang Wei were both stunned, and they realized that the quarrel was already too loud. Li Fang looked at Li Hao, and a feeling of guilt welled up in her heart, and she realized that she was indeed wrong.
"Haohao, I'm sorry, it's my mother who made you sad." Li Fang walked to her son's side and hugged him gently, and the anger and persistence in her heart began to dissipate at this moment.
Wang Wei looked embarrassed, he never realized that his stubbornness would affect his grandson. Seeing the scene of the mother and son embracing each other, his heart also softened.
"We're all here for your good, Haohao." Wang Wei walked over to his grandson and said gently, "Maybe grandpa also needs time to understand and accept." ”
In the living room, the original dispute has been replaced by silence. Li Fang realized in her contemplation that she could not let her behavior become a psychological burden on her children. She needs to repair this sudden rift, not only with her father, but also with her inner understanding of how to be a better mother.
As the evening breeze blew gently, the living room of the Wang family returned to calm. Li Fang smiled and decided that from today onwards, she would face everything with a more open and inclusive mind, and jointly explore an educational path suitable for Li Hao. The topic of the family meeting did not reach a final conclusion, but Li Fang knew that this was the beginning.
After the meeting, Li Fang, with deep self-reflection, decided to have a good talk with her parents. The family sat at the old elm table, and the room was filled with the faint smell of tea. She expressed her concerns openly and honestly, and also listened to Wang Wei and Wang Min.
"Father, mother, I know that you have always been for the good of the family." Li Fang said softly, "But I also hope that we can give Hao Hao a chance to choose and let him follow his interests." ”
Wang Wei and Wang Min looked at each other, and grandpa's brows finally stretched a little. "It's not that we don't support him, it's just that there are some things that we are not familiar with." Wang Wei's tone was no longer so resolute.
"I will pay more attention to my words and deeds to create a more harmonious family environment for Haohao." Li Fang said sincerely.
Through this candid dialogue, the misunderstanding and estrangement between the three generations gradually dissolved. Li Fang and Li Hao began to make plans on how to bring each member of the family closer together. They played chess with Wang Wei, helped Wang Min with gardening, and held a small family party for the family every weekend.
Over time, the relationship between Li Hao and his grandparents has improved significantly. Wang Wei learned to appreciate Li Hao's paintings, and Wang Min often asked Li Hao to help design the layout of the garden. Li Hao is also more and more willing to share his learning and growth. He begins to understand that home is not only a warm haven, but also a place where love and dreams begin.
Li Fang looked at this change and was deeply grateful. This family crisis has taught her how to find a balance between respect and love. She knows that a truly harmonious family requires not only guidance from parents, but also true understanding and communication with each other.
As the seasons change, there are a few more children's drawings on the elm table of the Li family, each of which records Li Hao's new understanding of the world. Wang Wei and Wang Min's smiles softened, and the warmth and harmony of home slowly bloomed in every corner. Li Fang understands that love needs to be expressed and proven by action. This transformation is not only Li Hao's growth, but also her own transformation and redemption as a mother.