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My name is Zhang Hao, I am in my Chinese New Year's Eve, and I have been married to my wife Xiaowen for seven years. We live in a small city that is not too big or too small, and we live an ordinary but happy life.
On that day, a letter from our hometown shattered our peaceful life. The letter said that several elders from my hometown wanted to come to us for the Mid-Autumn Festival. Our hometown is not far from us, but it is not convenient for them to take a long-distance bus because they are older, so they decided to come a week earlier and accompany us well.
Although Xiaowen and I were a little surprised, we still enthusiastically agreed. My parents are called Uncle Zhang and Grandma Wang, and Xiaowen's parents are called Uncle Li and Grandma Liu, they are both seventy or eighty years old, kind-hearted and sincere. We feel honored and look forward to seeing them there.
"This Mid-Autumn Festival is really lively!" I said with a smile to Xiaowen.
"Yes, I haven't spent the Mid-Autumn Festival together for so many years, and I'm really looking forward to it." Xiaowen had a hint of expectation in her eyes.
We began to prepare for the arrival of the elders. Cleaning, preparing ingredients, tidying up the rooms, everything was in order.
Finally, the day before the Mid-Autumn Festival, they arrived. Xiaowen and I greeted them out of the car, and when we saw their old figures, our hearts warmed.
"Dad, Mom, Grandma, Grandpa, you have worked hard." I invited them into the house one by one, and Xiaowen warmly prepared tea for reception.
"Oh, Xiaohao, Xiaowen, it's not easy for the two of you, the house is so clean." My mom laughed and complimented us.
"This is as it should be, you are here, of course we have to entertain well." Xiaowen said with a smile while holding tea.
Then, we sat together in the living room and chatted. The elders talked about all kinds of interesting things about their hometown, and we also shared the life of the city. The atmosphere was harmonious and there was a lot of laughter.
At dinner, we sat around the table and enjoyed the moment of reunion. The table is filled with a variety of delicious dishes with a mouth-watering aroma.
"Haha, it's been a long time since I've eaten such authentic country food!" My dad laughed as he ate.
"yes, it's still the smell of home." My mom said with emotion.
"Xiaohao, Xiaowen, you are all good craftsmen, this rice is so delicious!" Xiaowen's mother praised.
"Thank you, grandma, you've won the prize." Xiaowen replied modestly.
After dinner, we sat around the TV to watch the Mid-Autumn Festival Gala, and laughter and singing filled the entire living room. At this moment, I felt extremely happy, as if time had stood still, leaving only the beauty of this moment.
However, at this beautiful moment, the contradiction crept in, and we did not realize it.
"Xiaowen, you watch that show, it seems that we also watched it last year." My dad said suddenly.
"Really? Probably. Xiaowen replied.
"That's right, I remember, I did see it last year." My mom chimed in.
"Oh, that's it." Xiaowen smiled.
However, this simple conversation has led to an irreparable contradiction.
Xiaowen and I glanced at each other, and we both felt a little uneasy. This simple conversation seems to trigger a subtle tension.
"Ah, I remember, I watched the Mid-Autumn Festival party at Xiao Hao's house last year." My mom continued.
"No, I remember it was at your house." Xiaowen's mother frowned.
"What do you say? Last year we definitely spent the Mid-Autumn Festival at my house. Xiaowen insisted.
"How could I be mistaken, it must have been at your house last year!" My mom said a little angrily.
"Mom, how can you be so sure, I also have the impression that it is in my house!" Xiaowen's voice improved slightly.
"This ......," my dad shook his head helplessly.
I felt a wave of embarrassment, which was supposed to be a beautiful moment of reunion, but it became a little awkward because of this little misunderstanding.
"Oh, it's not a big deal, isn't it just who watched the Mid-Autumn Festival Gala last year, is it necessary to fight for your life?" I hurried to play the round.
"yes, yes, it's not worth arguing about." Xiaowen also hurriedly agreed.
"Well, what you said makes sense, just because I just talked nonsense." My mom smiled a little embarrassed.
"Yes, yes, relatives should be happy to reunite, don't affect the atmosphere for such a trivial matter." My dad quickly followed.
The awkward atmosphere gradually dissipated, and we got together again and continued to enjoy the moment of reunion.
At night, Xiaowen and I lay in bed, thinking about what happened today.
"How could there be such an embarrassing scene today?" I asked in a whisper.
"Maybe the elders are old, and some things don't have a good memory, so it's easy to misunderstand." Xiaowen also said with some doubts.
"Maybe, but hopefully tomorrow will go well." I sighed softly.
"Well, hopefully." Xiaowen also closed her eyes.
In this contemplation, we gradually fell asleep, and before we knew it, we had another day.
The next morning, Xiaowen and I got up to prepare breakfast. I looked at her and was filled with gratitude for always being there for me and for being able to support each other in both laughter and conflict.
"Xiaowen, thank you for helping me resolve the embarrassing scene yesterday." I said to her gratefully.
"Fool, we are a family, what should we not help each other." Xiaowen smiled and patted me on the shoulder.
We made breakfast together and waited for the elders to get up.
"Good morning, Dad, Mom, Grandma, Grandpa." Xiaowen and I said to the elders who walked out of the room.
"Good morning, kids." They responded.
We sat down for breakfast together, and the atmosphere was as harmonious as yesterday, as if yesterday's awkward scene was a beautiful misunderstanding.
After breakfast, everyone discussed what to do today.
"Why don't we go for a walk in a nearby park and get some fresh air?" I proposed.
"Okay, that's a good idea." My dad agreed.
"Yes, it's good for your body to go out for a walk." My mom chimed in.
"Then let's go, remember to dress warmly when you go out, it's a little cold." Xiaowen instructed.
Everyone packed up together and went out to a nearby park. The air in the park is fresh, the flowers and plants are verdant, and we chatted while walking, enjoying this rare time together.
However, at this beautiful moment, an even greater contradiction crept in.
We walked around the park and enjoyed the sun and the breeze. My dad suddenly stopped and looked at the group of people in the distance.
"Oh, isn't that Lao Wang?" My dad said, pointing into the distance.
"Yes, there are Lao Li and Lao Liu, why are they here too?" My mom said with some surprise.
Xiaowen and I also looked over, and sure enough, we saw Lao Wang, Lao Li and Lao Liu, who were chatting with a group of people and seemed to be very happy.
"Why are they here?" Xiaowen asked with some confusion.
"Maybe it's a coincidence, but we came here on a temporary basis." I tried to explain.
"Why don't we go over and say hello?" My mom suggested.
"Well, it's an unexpected surprise." My dad laughs.
So, we walked to the place where Lao Wang and the others were.
"Lao Wang, Lao Li, Lao Liu, why are you here too?" My dad asked with a smile.
"Oh, isn't this Xiao Zhang, you're here too?" Lao Wang replied with a smile.
"yes, let's go out for a walk and get some fresh air." My mom explained.
"Haha, so are we, the weather is good today, come out and breathe." Lao Li said with a smile.
We chatted and walked, and the atmosphere was very harmonious, as if yesterday's embarrassing scene had never existed.
"Oh, look at how beautiful these flowers are!" Lao Liu pointed to the flowers on the side of the road and said.
"yes, these flowers grow so well." My mom chimed in.
"Well, it's pretty good." My dad nodded in agreement.
"Xiaohao, Xiaowen, when are you two going to have children?" Lao Wang asked suddenly.
When Xiaowen and I heard this, we were shocked, we didn't expect the topic to turn here.
"Ah...... This one...... We haven't thought about it yet. I said with some embarrassment.
"yes, not yet." Xiaowen also said.
"Why aren't you ready, you've been married for so many years." Lao Wang said with some dissatisfaction.
"Well, Xiao Hao, it's not a matter for you to drag it like this, you see Lao Liu, Lao Liu, the children are all older, you have to hurry up." Lao Li also said.
Xiaowen and I were a little embarrassed, and the topic made us feel a little embarrassed.
"Yes, the child is the hope of the family, and you two can't drag it out." Lao Liu also interjected.
"Don't you think there's something wrong with this topic?" I tried to change the subject.
"It's not appropriate, it's a very important question." Lao Wang insisted.
We fell into an awkward silence, not knowing how to respond.
"Forget it, let's not talk about this topic for now, let's move on." I tried to break the silence.
"Okay, okay, let's move on." Lao Wang looked at us with a dissatisfied expression.
We continued to walk, but the atmosphere became a little awkward, and the topic was still lingering in our minds.
Back at home, Xiaowen and I were a little silent. Although this trip to the park made us feel the warmth of our family, it also made us aware of some hidden contradictions.
"Xiao Hao, do you think the topic they just had was appropriate?" Xiaowen asked in a whisper.
"Actually, I don't think it's a good fit, after all, it's our personal matter." I said helplessly.
"Well, I hope they understand." Xiaowen sighed.
We were silent for a while, then decided not to dwell on the topic and continue preparing dinner.
At dinner, the atmosphere was a little awkward, but we tried to keep a smile on our faces and hope to get through it.
However, just when we thought the contradiction had subsided, an even bigger storm crept in.
After dinner, our family sat around the living room, each looking at their mobile phones or TV, and the atmosphere was a little cold. Xiaowen and I were both a little uneasy in our hearts, and we didn't know how to resolve the awkward atmosphere in front of us.
"Hmm...... The weather is nice today. "I tried to find a topic to break the silence.
"yes, the weather is pretty good." My dad replied casually.
"Dad, how are you doing?" Xiaowen asked with concern.
"It's okay, it's just a little backache." My dad touched his waist and said unnaturally.
"Yes, I'm getting older, and my health isn't as good as before." My mom followed suit.
"Would you like to go to the hospital?" I asked with concern.
"No, no, it's just an old problem, and the hospital is useless." My dad waved his hand.
We fell silent again, and the distance between us seemed to grow farther and farther apart.
"Why don't we have a parent-child game?" Xiaowen suddenly proposed.
"Parent-child games? Okay, that's a good idea. My mom said with some surprise.
"Well, let's fight the landlord and see who has the best card skills." My dad followed suit.
"Okay, okay, come on, let's prepare the cards." Xiaowen said excitedly.
So, our family sat around the table and started a game of fighting the landlord. In the game, we gradually let go of the previous awkwardness, and laughter and joy filled the room.
"Haha, Xiaowen, you played this hand so hard!" My dad said with a smile.
"yes, Xiaowen's hand is really powerful." My mom also praised it again and again.
"Thank you, thank you, but Xiao Hao is the best." Xiaowen said modestly.
We had a pleasant evening with laughter and joy, and the embarrassment seemed to be gone, replaced by warmth and affection between the family.
The next morning, Xiaowen and I got up to make breakfast. Suddenly, I received a phone call, it was an unfamiliar number.
"Hey, hello, are you Zhang Hao?" The voice of a strange man came from the other end of the line.
"It's me, may I ask you what's the matter?" I asked, a little confused.
"I'm your dad's friend, and I have something to tell you." The other party's tone was a little serious.
"Please." I said a little nervously.
"Your dad has been in poor health lately, and I suggest you take him to the hospital for a check-up as soon as possible." The other party said bluntly.
I was a little shocked when I heard this, but I didn't expect my father to have a physical problem. I immediately told Xiaowen and we decided to visit her dad immediately.
"Dad, Mom, Grandma, Grandpa, we have something to discuss with you." I walked to the living room and said.
"What's the matter?" My dad asked, a little curious.
"I received a phone call from my father's friend, who said that you have been in poor health recently, and suggested that we take you to the hospital for a check-up as soon as possible." I said cautiously.
"Huh? I don't have any big problems, it's just an old problem, I don't have to go to the hospital. My dad said disapprovingly.
"But Dad, my friend said that we still have to go to the hospital to have a look, just in case." I persuaded.
"Well, Dad, your body is very important, we don't worry." Xiaowen also said.
"Okay, well, since you all say so, let's go to the hospital." My dad sighed helplessly.
We decided to go to the hospital immediately, and Xiaowen and I accompanied my dad for a series of tests. Eventually, the doctor told us that there was something wrong with Dad's body that needed further treatment.
"Dad, your body is the most important thing, and we will do our best to take care of you." Xiaowen and I said to Dad.
"Thank you, child, I will cooperate with the treatment." My dad said gratefully.
Back at home, Xiaowen and I began to prepare for Dad, buy medicines, adjust the diet, and we decided to do our best to take care of Dad, so that he can recover as soon as possible.
This sudden change made us feel the importance of family affection and mutual support. In the face of difficulties and challenges, we can only overcome them if we unite and face them together.
Xiaowen and I decided that no matter what difficulties we encountered, we would work together and support each other until we grew old together.
After a week, my dad's physical condition improved, but the doctor still advised him to rest more and pay attention to his diet. Our family is very concerned about my father's health and prepares nutritious meals for him every day to accompany him through every moment.
During this period, Xiaowen and I also cherished our mutual understanding and support even more. We have come to understand that the family is a warm harbor, and no matter what difficulties we encounter, as long as we unite and face them together, we will be able to overcome everything.
However, just when we thought everything was calm, an even bigger storm struck again.
"Dad, Mom, Grandma, Grandpa, I have something to discuss with you." I walked to the living room and said.
"What's wrong, Xiao Hao?" My mom asked with concern.
"That's right, the company recently asked me to go on a business trip for a while, maybe two or three months." I said with some embarrassment.
"Traveling to the outside world? So what about the two of you? My dad asked, a little worried.
"yes, it's not safe for the two of you to be at home alone." My mom followed suit.
"I've already discussed with Xiaowen, we plan to send you back to your hometown for the time being, so that you can live with your grandparents." I said.
"Going to my hometown?" My dad said with some surprise.
"Yes, the environment is comfortable there, and there are grandparents to take care of you, so it's safer." I tried to explain.
"But we don't want to go, we want to be with you." My mom said reluctantly.
"Well, we don't want to leave you either." My dad followed suit.
Xiaowen and I were also very embarrassed, we couldn't bear to let our parents leave us, but we were worried that they would be in danger at home alone.
"Dad, Mom, you know that we are doing this for your good, and we don't feel comfortable leaving you at home alone." I persuaded.
"But......" my mother stopped talking.
"We'll call you every day to care about your situation, and we'll pick you up as soon as my trip is over." I said cautiously.
My dad and mom listened to me and had a look of distress on their faces, but eventually agreed to my proposal. They know we're doing it for their good and they understand our concerns.
So, we decided to send my mom and dad back to our hometown two days before the business trip. During these two days, our family spent unforgettable times, and every minute and second was full of family affection and warmth.
On the day we saw off our parents, Xiaowen and I couldn't hold back our tears. Although we knew that it was for their good, we still couldn't suppress the reluctance and sadness in our hearts.
"Mom, Dad, you have to take care of yourself, we will call you often." I hugged my mom and dad tightly.
"Children, you also have to take care of yourself, and be more careful when you go out." My mom said with tears in her eyes.
"We will, you should also have a good rest, and when I come back from my business trip, we will definitely pick you up immediately." My dad said.
After seeing off my parents, Xiaowen and I stood silently at the door, looking at their departing backs, full of reluctance and sadness. We decided to work hard and earn money while Mom and Dad were away, and get them back as soon as possible.
During this time, although there was no laughter from our parents at home, we still felt their care and love. We receive calls from them every day asking about our lives and making us feel warm and at ease.
After the business trip, Xiaowen and I immediately rushed back to our hometown and picked up our parents. Seeing them safe and sound, our hearts are filled with relief and gratitude.
Since then, we have cherished every moment with our families even more, and no matter what difficulties and challenges we encounter, as long as we unite and face them together, we will be able to overcome everything.
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