Li Guiying sat in an old house in the countryside, holding an old book in her hand, but her eyes involuntarily drifted to the rice field outside the window. Her life is simple and peaceful, except for reading books and walking, she chats with her neighbors every day. However, this tranquility was shattered by a circle of friends of her daughter-in-law Zhang Li.
Zhang Li's circle of friends wrote: "I really don't understand, some people have a high pension, but they only care about their own enjoyment, and they don't even look at their grandchildren, let alone help their families." ”
Li Guiying's son Li Qiang, after seeing this circle of friends, his face sank. He knew who Zhang Li was talking about, and he understood his wife's dissatisfaction, but at the same time he felt sorry for his mother.
"Mom, have you seen Zhang Li's circle of friends?" Li Qiang asked cautiously on the phone.
"I see," Li Guiying's voice was calm, but a little trembling could be heard, "She has her thoughts, and I have my way of living." ”
"But Mom, Zhang Li, she..." Before Li Qiang's words could be finished, he was interrupted by Li Guiying.
"Hadron, I know what you're trying to say. But I really don't like life in the city, it's too noisy, and I'm doing well here. ”
Li Qiang sighed, he knew his mother's character, once it was decided, it was difficult to change. But he still couldn't help but say: "Mom, Zhang Li, she is under a lot of pressure, her two children need to be taken care of, and I am also busy with work, if you can help..."
"Qiangzi," Li Guiying interrupted his son, "I have a pension every month, and you can tell me if you need it." ”
On the other end of the phone, Li Qiang was silent. He knew that his mother had her own plans, but Zhang Li's complaint was not unreasonable.
Zhang Li listened to the conversation between her husband and mother-in-law on the side, and her heart was mixed. She walked to the balcony and looked at the field in the distance, feeling a little guilty and helpless.
"Qiangzi, why don't I talk to my mother again?" Zhang Li asked tentatively.
"Forget it, you know Mom's character," Li Qiang shook his head, "Let's think of another way." ”
Zhang Li's circle of friends is like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples. Neighbors, relatives, and even friends who don't know each other well began to leave messages below, some expressing sympathy, some criticizing, and some purely watching the excitement.
"Zhang Li, what you said is a bit exaggerated, the old man also has the life of the old man." A relative left a message below.
"That's right, Aunt Gui Ying is so old, you young people should figure it out by yourself." Another neighbor followed suit.
When Li Qiang saw these comments, he felt unprecedented pressure and embarrassment. He knew that if he didn't handle this matter well, not only would his family relationship be affected, but even he would not be able to hold his head up in front of his friends and colleagues.
"Zhang Li, you're too impulsive to do this." Li Qiang said to his wife, with a hint of reproach in his tone.
Zhang Li sat on the sofa, holding her youngest child in her hands, tears rolling in her eyes. "I know, but I just feel wronged." Her voice was choked.
Li Qiang sighed, he walked up to his wife and patted her on the shoulder. "I know you're tired, but Mom has her thoughts too. Let's talk to her again and see if we can find a compromise. ”
Zhang Li nodded, she knew that she was a little impulsive, but her complaint was also an explosion of pent-up emotions.
The next day, Li Qiang dialed his mother's phone again. "Mom, Zhang Li, she didn't mean it, she was just under pressure, I hope you can understand."
"I know, Hadrons." Li Guiying said on the other end of the phone, "I also know that it is not easy for you, but I am really good here." ”
"Mom, otherwise, how about you come to the city to live for a few days occasionally and help Zhang Li?" Li Qiang asked tentatively.
Li Guiying was silent for a while, and then said, "Okay, I can give it a try." But you have to promise me not to force me to do things I don't like. ”
"Of course not, Mom." Li Qiang breathed a sigh of relief, he knew that this was a concession made by his mother.
After hanging up the phone, Li Qiang told Zhang Li the news. Zhang Li was a little surprised and a little moved. She realizes that despite the generation gap and misunderstandings, love and understanding between family members is the key to resolving conflicts.
Li Guiying's decision did not change because of her son's request, and she still insisted on her life. But life is always full of accidents, and one weekend, the grandchildren came to the countryside without prior notice.
"Grandma, we're coming to see you!" Grandson Xiao Ming and granddaughter Xiao Hua shouted excitedly as soon as they entered the door.
Li Guiying was pleasantly surprised, she quickly put down the work in her hand and stepped forward to pick up the two children. "Oh, my darlings, why didn't you tell grandma in advance?"
Xiao Ming took Li Guiying's hand, blinked his eyes and said, "Mom said that you are too lonely in the countryside alone, let us accompany you." ”
A warm current surged in Li Guiying's heart, and she looked at the children with a little guilt in her heart. She began to realize that perhaps she had really ignored the children's feelings.
In the evening, Li Guiying and the children cooked, ate and chatted together. The laughter of the children filled the whole room, and Li Guiying felt the warmth of the family that she had not felt for a long time.
"Grandma, why don't you stay with us?" Xiaohua tilted his head and asked innocently.
Li Guiying touched Xiaohua's head, smiled and said, "Grandma is used to being here, and your parents also need their own space." ”
Xiao Ming interjected: "But we miss you very much, you don't know how hard your mother is." ”
Li Guiying's heart was deeply touched by the children's words. It was late at night, and the children slept on either side of her, and she tossed and turned, with a lot of thoughts.
The next day, Li Guiying took the children for a walk in the fields, watching them chase and play, and her heart was full of contradictions. She began to reflect on whether she was really too selfish, focusing only on her own feelings and ignoring the needs of her family.
"Grandma, look, how beautiful the flowers are blooming over there!" Xiao Hua pointed to a sea of flowers in the distance and said excitedly.
Li Guiying looked in the direction that Xiaohua pointed, she saw the sea of flowers, and also saw the eager eyes of the children. She took a deep breath and made a decision in her mind.
"Children, grandma has decided, she will often go to the city to see you in the future, and she will also help your mother take care of you." Li Guiying said softly.
Xiao Ming and Xiao Hua jumped up happily when they heard this. "Great, grandma is the best!"
Li Guiying smiled, she knew that her choice might cause some inconvenience, but she didn't want to miss the growth of her children, and she didn't want her son and daughter-in-law to bear too much pressure.
When the day of the family reunion came, Li Guiying came to her son's house with fresh vegetables and fruits from the countryside. Although Zhang Li was suspicious of the circle of friends, she still tried her best to be polite.
At the dinner table, everyone sat together, and the atmosphere was quite harmonious at first. But as the topic deepened, Zhang Li's emotions gradually revealed.
"Mom, do you know how difficult it is to raise a child now? Both of us have to work, and the kids are small and really need your help. Zhang Li's voice carried a hint of grievance.
Li Guiying put down her chopsticks, her eyes were firm and gentle: "Zhang Li, I know you are under a lot of pressure, but I also have my considerations." I'm getting older and not as healthy as I used to be, and I want to live the life I want while I can still move. ”
When Zhang Li heard this, she felt a little uncomfortable, but she also realized that she might not really be thinking about the problem from her mother-in-law's point of view.
Seeing this, Li Qiang hurriedly played a round: "Mom, Zhang Li is also in a hurry, we really need your help." ”
Li Guiying sighed, she looked at Zhang Li, and her tone softened a lot: "Zhang Li, I understand your difficulties, and I am willing to do my best to help you." But I hope you can understand me too, and I don't want to be a burden to you. ”
Zhang Li's tears rolled in her eyes, and she suddenly felt a little guilty: "Mom, I'm sorry, I may not really think about it from your point of view." ”
Li Guiying held Zhang Li's hand and said softly: "It's okay, we are all a family, we have something to say." ”
Xiao Ming and Xiao Hua looked at the adults, and although they didn't quite understand what was going on, they could feel the change in the atmosphere.
"Grandma, don't be angry, Mommy is just too tired." Xiao Ming took Li Guiying's hand and said in a low voice.
Li Guiying touched Xiao Ming's head and smiled: "Grandma is not angry, grandma just hopes that we can all be happy." ”
This in-depth conversation, although full of emotional fluctuations, also eased the contradictions between Zhang Li and Li Guiying. Both began to try to put themselves in each other's shoes and understand each other's difficulties.
After the meal, Zhang Li offered to take Li Guiying shopping, and the two went out together, chatting while walking, and the relationship was obviously much closer.
As time passed, Li Guiying began to gradually integrate into her son's family life. Not only does she help take care of the children after school, but she also uses her pension to support the family's daily expenses.
"Grandma, your cooking is delicious!" Xiao Ming praised while eating.
Li Guiying smiled and touched Xiao Ming's head: "Grandma likes to cook for you, as long as you like to eat, grandma will be happy." ”
Zhang Li listened on the sidelines, her heart warm. She looked at her mother-in-law gratefully and said, "Mom, thank you, the house has been much more lively since you came." ”
Li Guiying waved her hand: "Thank you, we are a family, and we should help each other." ”
Li Qiang came home from work and was very moved when he saw the changes in his family. He walked up to his mother and whispered, "Mom, you've worked hard. ”
"It's not hard, it's not hard," Li Guiying smiled and waved her hand, "I'm satisfied to see that you guys are doing well." ”
Zhang Li also walked over and held Li Guiying's hand: "Mom, I was wrong before, I shouldn't have posted on Moments like that." ”
Li Guiying patted Zhang Li's hand: "It's over, it's over, let's live a good life in the future." ”
With the addition of Li Guiying, the atmosphere at home has become more warm and harmonious. The relationship between Zhang Li and Li Guiying has also improved a lot, and the two often do housework together and chat together, just like mother and daughter.
"Mom, look, how happy the kids are now." Zhang Li said to Li Guiying while cleaning up the dining table.
Li Guiying smiled and nodded: "Yes, if the children are happy, we will be happy." ”
Li Qiang watched his mother and wife get along in harmony, and a stone in his heart finally landed. He knows that this home, because of understanding and tolerance, has become warmer.
This article is a microfiction, please do not sit in the opposite seat