Li Hua's life can be said to revolve around his daughter Li Li. From the moment Li Li landed on the ground, Li Hua made up her mind to provide her daughter with a beautiful life without regrets. The hard work of his youth in exchange for two properties can be said to be a lot of wealth in this materialistic world. When Li Li grew up and talked about marriage, Li Hua did not hesitate to give these two properties to her daughter as a dowry, hoping that she could have a stable and happy married life.
"Mom, do you really want to give me both houses?" Li Li looked at the heavy real estate certificate, and her heart was both excited and uneasy.
Li Hua patted the back of her daughter's hand with a smile, "Daughter, my mother's biggest wish in this life is to see you happy." These two houses are your mother's heart for you, you are married, you must always have a decent home. ”
In fact, Li Li's husband, Wang Qiang, also felt pressure and challenges for this. He knows that his mother-in-law's generosity to him is not only material support, but also heavy expectations and trust. On the day of the wedding, he held his mother-in-law's hand and said solemnly: "Mother-in-law, don't worry, I will definitely take care of Li Li." ”
As time went by, Li Li and Wang Qiang's lives were indeed peaceful, full of sweetness and minor disputes. During this time, Li Hua could often see the smiling faces of the two children, and his heart was naturally satisfied.
However, the sky is unpredictable. On this day, Li Hua suddenly felt tightness in his chest, and went to the hospital for an examination to find out that there was some heart problem. The doctor told her to recuperate well and avoid exertion.
"Mom, come and stay at my house for a while, so that I can take care of you." Li Li said worriedly.
Li Hua actually refused in her heart, she didn't want to cause trouble to her daughter and his wife. But for the sake of her daughter caring so much about herself, she finally agreed.
On the day Li Hua moved to his daughter's house, Wang Qiang didn't show anything unusual on the surface, cleaned up a guest room, and settled his mother down. "Mother-in-law, you can rest assured to stay, if you need anything, just say it."
As the days passed, Li Hua tried to minimize the impact on the lives of his two children, and did as much housework as he could, trying not to cause trouble to them. Whenever Li Li came back from work, she would hurry forward, "Daughter, how is your work today?" Tired or not? ”
Every time he went home and saw his mother-in-law busy, Wang Qiang's heart was also mixed. "Mother-in-law, don't be busy, rest and rest."
After a long time, Li Hua also began to feel the subtle atmosphere. However, she didn't think much about it, she just hoped that her illness could be cured as soon as possible and not cause trouble to her daughter and his wife.
However, this delicate atmosphere did not dissipate......
As time went on, Li Hua's health began to become worrying. A chance physical examination revealed that she was suffering from a chronic disease that required long-term treatment. With the doctor's advice, Li Hua knew that she needed more careful care and a stable recovery environment. Considering that the lonely living conditions may not be conducive to the recovery of the disease, Li Hua chose to temporarily move to the home of his daughter Li Li.
At first, Wang Qiang expressed his most sincere welcome to his mother-in-law's arrival. "Mother-in-law, you can rest assured that you will live here, and Li Li and I will take care of you." Wang Qiang said on the way to pick up his mother-in-law to his home.
Li Hua smiled and nodded, "Thank you, son-in-law." I'll try not to trouble you. ”
But as the days passed, Li Hua's daily living habits and the care he needed gradually affected Wang Qiang and Li Li's normal life. Wang Qiang began to feel some subtle changes: every day when he came home, he could always hear the conversation between his mother and wife, and the initial warmth gradually turned into a burden on his soul.
"Husband, look, I haven't said anything when I come home lately, do you think we're noisy?" After dinner, Li Li leaned on Wang Qiang on the sofa and asked tentatively.
Wang Qiang shook his head, "It's not for this reason, I'm just... I just feel like we need some space of our own, too. ”
Li Hua noticed the worries of his daughter-in-law and the changes in his son-in-law, and felt a little uneasy in his heart. In order to alleviate the atmosphere at home, Li Hua began to try to go out of the room less and try not to disturb the life of the young couple. "Daughter, I won't go out today, you can go and get busy if you have anything, just rest in the room."
As Li Hua's condition stabilized, she needed less care and spent more time alone in her room. The pressure and anxiety in Wang Qiang's heart seem to be getting heavier and heavier, and although his mother-in-law is silent, her presence seems to have been reminding him that his daily life has changed.
A subtle sense of tension began to spread through the family, and even though his mother-in-law, Li Hua, did her best to avoid becoming a burden, Wang Qiang's uneasiness and irritability became more and more obvious inadvertently. This change in mood made Li Li a little at a loss, not only to take care of her mother's body, but also to take care of her relationship with her husband.
One night, Wang Qiang finally couldn't help but express his feelings. "Li Li, I know that your mother is not in good health now, I really understand you. But our lives can't always be affected in this way. ”
Li Li sat at one end of the dining table, silently pulling the food in the bowl, her eyes full of helplessness. "I... I know what you mean, but she's not fully well, how can I..."
"It's not that I won't let her be here, it's just..."
Li Li raised her head, "Just what?" Wang Qiang, do you want your mother to move out? ”
But who knows, as soon as these words fell, Li Hua's voice came from behind him, "Daughter, needless to say, mother knows what to do." ”
Turning around and seeing her mother's helpless smile, Li Li's tears flowed out of her eyes at once.
Since his mother-in-law Li Hua moved in, Wang Qiang's sense of depression has increased dramatically. He felt that the atmosphere in his home was no longer relaxed, but rather dull and somewhat suffocating. Every day when he came home, he could feel that stuffy air, as if all the fun and freedom were covered by an invisible net.
Wang Qiang began to become less talkative and shorter, and the pace of going home was much heavier. He no longer chatted with Li Hua as before, and even when he entered the door, he just nodded at his mother-in-law, and then walked straight to his room.
Li Hua sensed the change in Wang Qiang, and she began to try to communicate with her son-in-law. "Son-in-law, I see that you seem to have something on your mind lately, is there something wrong with your work?"
"Mother-in-law, no, nothing." Wang Qiang was obviously reluctant to talk deeply, and waved his hand awkwardly.
Every time he tries to communicate in life, Wang Qiang always responds with cold avoidance. Li Hua's embarrassment and loneliness gradually deepened, and she couldn't help but start to reflect on whether she had really become a burden to her family.
Li Li saw it in her eyes and was anxious in her heart. Her sense of distance from Wang Qiang seems to be getting farther and farther away, but she doesn't know what to do. After dinner one day, she finally couldn't help but take Wang Qiang's hand and sit down to talk. "Husband, we need to have a good talk."
"About what?" Wang Qiang lowered his head, with obvious resistance in his tone.
"About Mom." Li Li said seriously, "I know that her existence has caused us trouble, but she is not in good health now, and I really can't help it..."
"I understand your feelings, but how can life go on in the long run?" Wang Qiang's voice revealed exhaustion.
In the conversation between the husband and wife, Li Hua stood behind the door and listened quietly, his eyes full of self-blame and sadness. She knew she had to make a choice, even if that choice meant putting herself alone.
One night, when the atmosphere at home reached a tension that was almost suffocating, Li Hua walked to the table with freshly cooked slices of bamboo shoot meat, suddenly stopped, and she spoke softly but firmly: "Daughter, son-in-law, mother wants to tell you something." ”
Wang Qiang and Li Li raised their heads at the same time, looking at Li Hua for some reason.
"Mom decided to move out." Li Hua's eyes didn't have much sadness, but they were relaxed and relieved, "It's not because you don't welcome me, but because I chose it myself." Mom wants to see you live a good life, not be a burden to you. ”
This sudden decision made Li Li and Wang Qiang stunned in place, and they didn't have time to respond.
"Mom, why are you doing this? Is it because of Wang Qiang? Before Li Li finished speaking, tears burst out of her eyes.
Li Hua walked over with a smile and wiped away her daughter's tears, "Daughter, it's not his reason, it's my mother who has figured it out herself." You and your son-in-law should be well. ”
Wang Qiang pursed his lips, looking at his mother-in-law's choked but strong back, his heart was full of guilt, but he couldn't speak.
Time is like a slowly walking old cow, which makes life in Li Li's house extremely difficult. Li Hua couldn't escape reality after all and decided to leave. Now, Li Hua is somewhat relieved, she understands that her choice is not only for the harmony of her daughter and wife, but also for the tranquility of her old age.
Li Li didn't expect her mother to make a decision so quickly. Although Wang Qiang was relieved, looking at the back of his mother sorting out his luggage, he had a vague indescribable feeling in his heart. "Mother-in-law, it's our bad and we make you feel uncomfortable."
"No, son-in-law, it has nothing to do with you, it's my own idea." Li Hua tried his best to maintain a smile, "The life I want doesn't need you to change, I just hope you are well." ”
Li Li silently helped pack, feeling guilty. And Wang Qiang stood aside, his words became weak, he didn't know what to do.
On the day he moved out, Li Hua packed his last luggage and turned his head to look at his reluctant daughter, "Daughter, you are your mother's pride, and your happiness is what your mother cares about the most." ”
Li Li hugged her mother tightly, her eyes fluttering with tears, "Mom, I'm sorry." ”
Wang Qiang also stepped forward. "Mother-in-law, thank you for your understanding, you can rest assured, I will take good care of Li Li."
At the moment of parting, Li Hua's tears finally burst out of his eyes, but the heaviness in his heart had dissipated like smoke. She gently stroked her daughter's cheek, nodded and smiled, turned and walked into the alley where the morning sun sprinkled and started her new life.
Li Hua returned to her own home, and although the house was empty, she felt unprecedented peace in her heart. She re-selected and arranged the furniture, and gradually had a plan in mind. She remembered the busyness of her youth, the hardships of raising Li Li, and now, what she wants is a tranquility and a space for herself.
Li Hua began to re-examine her life, began to sign up for senior activities in the community, participated in calligraphy and painting classes, and planned to welcome her flower art class. In this daily life, she found the happiness she had not seen for a long time, and was determined to live her own life in her old age and maintain a dignified and independent life. And whenever night falls, she can always receive greeting messages from her daughter, and Li Hua's heart is full of warmth: "Daughter, my mother is very good now, you also have to have a good relationship with your son-in-law, and my mother will go to see you when she is free." ”
Life seems to be telling Li Hua that every choice will not be easy, but as long as there is love, there is the courage to move forward.