The spring breeze carried a faint smell of woody paint, and Li Hua stood in the living room that was about to become her daughter's wedding room, with a loving smile on her face. Later, from choosing a house to decorating, she poured countless efforts into her daughter Li Xiaofen, hoping that her small home could have a warm start. The fresh latex paint on the walls is still slightly wet, and the delicate light fixtures are embedded in the honeycomb ceiling, and everything looks perfect.
"Mom, do you think the curtains here are too light?" Li Xiaofen walked in with a box of lunch, her brows furrowed slightly.
Li Hua turned his head and replied with a smile: "I think it's good, elegant and fresh." But if you like it, you can change it if you want. ”
"Alas, that's how you are! No aesthetic at all! Wang Li, who entered the door after her, shook her head dissatisfiedly, and her mother was also on time today.
Li Hua's mother's words made Li Hua feel a little embarrassed, she knew Wang Li's personality, she has always been outspoken, and she has her own set of views on every detail of the decoration. Li Hua is not disgusted by this, after all, she and Wang Li are people on the same front, working together for the future of their two children.
"Mother-in-law, do you have any good suggestions?" Li Hua tried to ask calmly.
"Heck, I'm not a professional either, but when you look at the color of this living room with curtains like this, the whole feeling is dim." Wang Li said while gesturing with her hand, "If it is more colorful and lively, it may be much better." ”
"Then listen to my mother-in-law, let's choose a few sets of beautiful curtains another day?" Li Hua looked back at her daughter, hoping that she would accept it.
Li Xiaofen was noncommittal, but the doubts between her eyebrows did not completely dissipate. Li Hua noticed it, and sighed secretly in his heart, his daughter is so delicate and sensitive, he has to care more about her.
In the next few days, the renovation went smoothly, but Wang Li's continuous attention and suggestions for the decoration style made Li Hua feel a lot of pressure. However, for the sake of the happiness of her children in the future, she is also willing to endure.
In her busyness, Li Hua has always maintained patience, even if it is the smallest detail proposed by her mother, she will try her best to meet it. She recorded the sprinklers installed in the kitchen, the layout of the hanging pictures in the dining room, and even the bedside table in the bedroom and discussed them with the designer.
Whenever the workers left at night, Li Hua always stayed alone, standing in the room that had not yet been fully decorated, imagining the happy smiling face of his future daughter and the lively scene on the wedding day.
The evening outside the window was warm yellow, and the hazy glow shone on the glass of the wedding room, Li Hua looked at the clouds that gradually dispersed in the sky, and muttered: "Xiaofen, mom hopes that you can be happy here." ”
At that moment, Li Hua could feel that all the efforts were worth it. Although there are many difficulties and run-ins in the decoration process, every effort seems insignificant to think that my daughter and future daughter-in-law can build happiness together in this family.
She is proud of her daughter's new life, and all the anxiety and anxiety gradually melt away in this quietly flowing sunset, leaving only endless love and expectation for her daughter.
The renovation continued day after day, and Li Hua tried to find a balance between the advice of her mother, Wang Li, and the occasional silence of her daughter, Li Xiaofen. Wang Li put forward a new idea today: "How about a bay window in the corner of this living room?" I see other houses that are trending this now. ”
"Have you discussed this with Xiaofen?" Li Hua asked with a smile.
"I don't think there's anything wrong with it, it has to be something special." Wang Li was full of confidence, but Li Hua felt that her daughter's attitude did not seem to be enthusiastic.
Li Xiaofen leaned against the unpainted wall and responded leisurely: "If you think it's good, add it." ”
The look of the mother-in-law's decision added a bit of inexplicable pressure to the already tense preparation of the wedding room decoration. Li Hua gradually felt her daughter Xiaofen's exhaustion and impatience, and the pressure of work and the small frictions in life were annoying her.
During a chance late-night conversation, Li Hua tried to explore her daughter's heart. "Daughter, have you been unhappy lately?" Li Hua asked worriedly.
"Mom, does everyone's marriage have to be so complicated?" Li Xiaofen took a sip of tea, her voice contemplative.
"Is it complicated? Why do you say that all of a sudden? Li Hua touched her daughter's head, but there were ripples in her heart.
"I don't know, I just think that there are so many things involved in marriage besides two people." Xiaofen's eyes showed a little confusion.
Li Hua knew that her daughter's mood at this time was not unrelated to the mother-in-law who was present that day. Although Wang Li had good intentions, it also put Xiaofen under a lot of pressure. She wanted to comfort her daughter, but when the words came to her lips, she didn't know how to explain them.
"Mom, I think I need more time to think about it." Xiaofen's words were firm and calm, and Li Hua was stunned, and hurriedly asked what went wrong.
Xiaofen shook her head: "It's not a problem, it's my own thoughts." ”
"What's going on? Xiaofen, what do you mean by that? The decoration is done, and the wedding date is set, how can you suddenly say that if you don't get married, you won't get married? Wang Li was anxious and puzzled.
"Mother-in-law, let me talk to Xiaofen first." Li Hua cast a look of help to Wang Li, hoping to give himself a little time to deal with it.
In the room, only Li Hua and Li Xiaofen are left, on the one hand, the mother's expectations and reluctance for the future, and on the other hand, the daughter's pursuit and persistence of true feelings. The emotional entanglement under the conflict is indescribable.
In the gradually accumulating pressure and forbearance, Li Xiaofen seemed to have made a decision, and Li Hua deeply felt her daughter's resoluteness and maturity. The joy in the air of the new house has been replaced by a sudden change, and the future seems to have become confusing again.
Wang Li rushed into the door of the Li family, her face turned pale: "Xiaofen, what the hell is going on?" Mom has prepared such a good wedding room for you, how can you suddenly say that you will not marry? ”
"Mother-in-law, I know it's sudden, but I've really thought about it for a long time." Li Xiaofen replied calmly.
Li Hua tried to appease Wang Li, while looking at her daughter with heartache: "Daughter, are we not doing well enough?" What do you have to tell your mother? ”
"Mom, it's not your problem, it's my own feelings." Li Xiaofen's voice was low, with a hint of determination.
"Feelings? Can you feel like you can eat it? Wang Li's voice became higher and higher, and her emotions seemed to be uncontrollable: "We elders are busy before and after, but you are here to say that you feel, isn't this selfish?" ”
"Mother-in-law, I understand your disappointment, but Xiaofen has her choice." Li Hua tried her best to stay calm: "We can't let her make decisions that she doesn't want to make just because we have renovated the house." ”
"Hmph, you're spoiling her, it's just doting!" Wang Li's accusation was filled with deep resentment.
"Mother-in-law, Xiaofen has grown up, and she has the right to take responsibility for her own life." Li Hua struggled to defend her daughter's decision, even though she herself had not fully accepted the fact.
Wang Li turned around and looked at Li Xiaofen: "Tell me, why?" Are we not doing enough? Is our wedding room bad? ”
Li Xiaofen shook her head: "Mother-in-law, it's not these external things, it's that I'm not ready yet." The marriage I want is not only about the house and the material, but more importantly, the connection of the heart. ”
Wang Li stood there, stunned for a moment, and then sighed helplessly: "I always think you're messing around." ”
The atmosphere became dull in the space of a few words, and the three of them had their own thoughts, and the air was no longer filled with joy, but with tension and indescribable loss.
Li Hua looked out the window, the night was getting thicker, and he vaguely felt in his heart that this family conflict was far more than tonight. She needs time to digest, to understand, and more importantly to support her daughter's choice, even if it catches her off guard.
That night, the angry Wang Li said goodbye and left, leaving Li Hua and Li Xiaofen to sit quietly in the living room. The mother and daughter had no sound of arguing, but they were silent for a long time.
"Mom, I'm really sorry." Li Xiaofen's voice was low.
Li Hua sighed and stroked her daughter's hand: "You don't have to apologize, mom listens to you." Your happiness, you have the final say. ”
At this moment, her mother's tolerance is like a bonfire at night, giving Li Xiaofen the light and courage to move forward.
The tension gradually eased, and in the tranquility of the night sky, the mother and daughter found each other's support, perhaps this is the meaning of home - no matter what the future holds, this is always the strongest backing.
After the conflict, the home is quiet. Over time, the anger and disappointment that had been felt faded and replaced by understanding and acceptance. Li Hua sat on the sofa in the living room, gently sipping the tea made by Xiaofen, pondering everything that happened at home during this time.
"Mom, thank you for understanding me." Li Xiaofen leaned on Li Hua's side, with deep apologies and gratitude.
Li Hua touched her daughter's hair and said gently: "It's because my mother was too stubborn before and didn't really consider things from your standpoint. ”
"I've thought a lot more clearly, and without your support, I might still be wandering in confusion." Li Xiaofen leaned on her mother's shoulder, and she had grown a lot from this decision.
"What did my mother say later?" Li Xiaofen asked with some uneasiness.
Li Hua smiled bitterly: "Wang Li may still need time to accept this news, but no matter what, we are all a family." ”
As Ms. Li's mood stabilized, she began to make new plans for her future. She has learned to reflect on her own needs, to be self-conscious in love and marriage, and to take responsibility for her own well-being.
Although Wang Li was difficult to accept at first, after many communications, she also began to understand her daughter's decision. She agreed to give Li Xiaofen more space and time to explore her true thoughts.
The atmosphere at home has gradually changed from tense to warm, and the mother and daughter often sit together and chat about the future. Li Hua learned to let go in the reflection, and also learned to consider problems from her daughter's point of view.
Eventually, the family gets together again and returns to the peace and warmth of everyday life. Although Li Xiaofen's marriage is still undecided, the whole family remains optimistic about the future.
On the night after dinner, Li Hua and Li Xiaofen gazed at the night sky on the balcony together. Li Xiaofen leaned quietly next to Li Hua, she knew that no matter how bumpy the road ahead was, her mother would always be her strongest backing.
Under the starlight, the smiles of mother and daughter intertwined in the breeze. After going through ups and downs, they understand each other's preciousness even more. The end of the story is not a goodbye, but a fresh beginning, a new journey full of hope and opportunity.