Early in the morning, the sunlight slowly slipped into the room through the gap by the window, reflecting on the face of Zhang Yan, who had just become a mother, and she lay quietly on the bed, feeling the joy and fatigue brought by the new life in her body. Although the days of confinement are boring, when she thinks of the five catties of red mushrooms specially sent by her mother, her heart is like soaking in warm sweet water. That's her favorite hometown taste, and I don't know which wild red mushroom my mother found from in the old forest this time.
Granny Wang Min pushed open the door and came in, holding a bowl of hot chicken soup in her hand, with a loving smile on her face, and said, "Swallow, get up and drink some chicken soup to replenish your body." By the way, I heard that your mother sent you red mushrooms? ”
Zhang Yan replied softly: "Yes, my mother said that this red mushroom is very good for pregnant women and can help me recover quickly." ”
The mother-in-law nodded: "Yanzi, you are really blessed to have such a considerate mother." When will the red mushrooms arrive? We're going to have to try it. ”
Zhang Yan felt a little strange, but she didn't think much about it, just said gently: "Mother-in-law, when the red mushrooms arrive, I'll make something delicious and invite you to try it." ”
The mother-in-law smiled: "Good boy, you have to wait until your body is completely well before talking about kitchen work." ”
At this time, the eldest sister Wang Li pushed the door in, holding Zhang Yan's little nephew in her arms. Wang Li greeted Zhang Yan while teasing the child: "Yanzi, I heard that your mother sent you a rare red mushroom, I am really envious." ”
Zhang Yan smiled: "Yes, sister, you also know." When the red mushrooms arrived, our family tasted them. ”
"Then I'll thank you first. By the way, I came up with an idea for you, we can have a family banquet and burn red mushrooms into a few good dishes for everyone to share, how about it? The mother-in-law proposed meaningfully.
The eldest sister's eyes also lit up: "Well, that's a good idea." ”
Zhang Yan was a little puzzled: "It's okay, but I originally thought that I would make some soup by myself and make it up slowly." ”
The mother-in-law waved her hand, "What's this, the whole family reunion should be shared." ”
Looking at the eyes of the two sisters exchanging words, a trace of worry flashed through Zhang Yan's heart. Although the red mushroom is not a rare treasure, it is something that her mother sent to her confinement from thousands of miles away, and for a while, she felt a trace of powerlessness and sadness. But considering that she had just given birth and her body had not yet recovered, and this love from her mother in the mountains was not suitable for immediate use, she smiled faintly, "Okay, we'll talk about it then." ”
Every family has its own inexhaustible feelings and reasoning. Although this love from her mother's family was kindly suggested to be shared, in Zhang Yan's heart, these five catties of red mushrooms are not only ingredients, but also a long-lasting relationship that she and her mother can't touch. For the "sharing" that will come, although Zhang Yan has a thousand words in her heart, she doesn't know where to start...
On that day, the sunset was like blood, but the atmosphere at home was extremely lively. The mother-in-law invited several families in the village to come over, prepared a table of good dishes, and the family feast was about to begin. Zhang Yan sat at the dinner table with a smile on her face, but in her heart it was like she had knocked over a five-flavor bottle, and she had any taste.
The mother-in-law came over, beckoned everyone to take a seat, looked at Zhang Yan, and her eyes were full of love: "Yanzi, today is a good day, the family is reunited, you can also eat well." ”
Zhang Yan nodded, and her voice was low: "Thank you, mother-in-law, the family should indeed get together more." ”
At this time, the eldest sister Wang Li helped Zhang Yan to sit down and asked with concern, "Yanzi, are you okay?" Would you like me to add you some soup? ”
Zhang Yan shook her head, "I'm fine, sister, you sit down first, don't worry about me." ”
Everyone sat down one after another, after three rounds of wine and five flavors of food, suddenly, Wang Li pretended to be careless and said: "Mother-in-law, this chicken soup is really good, but unfortunately there are no red mushrooms, otherwise the taste will definitely be more delicious." ”
The mother-in-law hesitated for a moment about this sudden proposal, but quickly agreed with a smile: "Then when your sister red mushroom arrives, let's have another banquet." ”
Zhang Yan bit her lip, these five catties of red mushrooms had special meaning to her, but she couldn't bear to brush off her mother-in-law's kindness, so she had to smile reluctantly: "Yes, we will all share it together then." ”
During the banquet, I suddenly heard Wang Li say again: "There is something, I also want to tell my family that I am pregnant." As soon as these words came out, her mother-in-law was so excited that she almost jumped up, and Zhang Yan was really happy for her sister: "Congratulations to my sister, the family is really happy." ”
The mother-in-law hurriedly said, "Yanzi, you see, your sister is blessed, and the family is going to add a new ding." ”
Although Zhang Yan congratulated her, she couldn't help but feel a little lost in her heart. Her mother-in-law's words made her suddenly realize how fragile and delicate the care that only belonged to her and her mother. She was worried, before the red mushrooms arrived, would this care have been lost invisibly?
After the party, Zhang Yan sat in front of the window, smiling wryly at the night sky in the distance, imagining what the night scene on her mother's side would look like. She understands the joy of her family, but as a daughter, who can really understand the longing and concern for her mother in her heart?
Under the illumination of the moonlight, Zhang Yan felt the uneasiness and confusion slowly condensed in her heart, these five catties of red mushrooms, I don't know when they will arrive, and I don't know what kind of waves will be set off after arrival.
It was a family banquet day, and Zhang Yan's heart was full of expectation and joy. However, when she happily opened the package at the door, expecting the red mushrooms sent from her hometown, she found that the box was empty. Her heart felt as if it had been smashed empty in an instant by something heavy.
"Mother-in-law, where's my red mushroom?" There was a hint of tremor in Zhang Yan's voice.
"Oh, that, I sent it to your eldest sister, didn't you say you wanted everyone to share it together." Mother-in-law Wang Min replied casually while busy preparing for the banquet.
"Sent it to my eldest sister?" Zhang Yan was stunned, it was specially sent by her mother for her, how could it easily become someone else's?
And at this moment, the eldest sister Wang Li walked in with the baby in her arms, with a smile on her face, as if she didn't realize what was happening: "Yanzi, you see how much this child looks like me." ”
The corners of Zhang Yan's mouth barely squeezed out a smile, but she couldn't hide the loneliness in her heart: "Sister, where is the red mushroom?" I deliberately kept it for a taste. ”
Wang Li was stunned for a moment, and then said embarrassedly: "Didn't my mother-in-law say that she wanted to celebrate the birth of a son for our family?" ”
"But that's what my mom gave me." Zhang Yan couldn't help but raise her voice, and the disappointment and anger in her heart erupted, "Of course I'm happy that there is a happy event at home, but after all, it's mine, how can you just ...... it?"
Seeing this, the mother-in-law hurriedly came to persuade her: "Yanzi, don't be like this, it's all a family, and your sister is also a person with a baby, so you should be generous." ”
"Generosity? Why should I give away my things without my consent? Zhang Yan's voice was almost trembling, "The concern that my mother sent from thousands of miles is not a question of whether I want to be generous or not." ”
There was a sudden silence in the room, and everyone's eyes were focused on Zhang Yan, which was rare resoluteness and indignation.
In the end, Zhang Yan looked directly at her mother-in-law and eldest sister: "I understand that everyone wants to live well, but I also have my own feelings." Everyone is a family, so we should know how to respect and understand each other more. What can I expect if I can't keep even the most basic personal belongings? ”
The mother-in-law and the eldest sister looked at each other, and seemed to realize the seriousness of the problem, and they immediately didn't know how to answer.
That night, the sky was dark, and Zhang Yan's mood was like a cloudy night sky, with no starlight. The atmosphere at home also fell into an awkward silence because of this "red mushroom incident".
Mother-in-law Wang Min first fidgeted in the living room, then quietly walked to Zhang Yan's door and knocked softly: "Yanzi, are you asleep?" Can I tell you a few words? ”
Zhang Yan opened the door, with a tired and unhappy expression: "Mother-in-law, what's the matter?" ”
The mother-in-law's eyes were full of apologies: "Swallow, I was wrong. Those red mushrooms were your mother's mind, and I took them out without telling you anything beforehand, which made you very sad, I know. ”
Then, Wang Li also came in with apologies: "Yanzi, I know that red mushroom is very special to you, I... I should ask for your opinion. I didn't think I was in a daze, thinking it was all family. In the future, we will definitely communicate first. ”
Listening to the apology of her mother-in-law and eldest sister, Zhang Yan's heart wall slowly loosened: "I know you also have good intentions, but this is not only the red mushroom itself, but also the invisible emotion between me and my mother." ”
"I understand, Swallow. Mom's love is unique. The mother-in-law said sincerely.
"And, when my child is older, I will do more for you and repay you." The eldest sister added.
That night, after a frank exchange, the gloom of the home seemed to be washed away by the soft moonlight, and it seemed extraordinarily peaceful. Zhang Yan began to understand that the way to family harmony lies in mutual understanding and support. Although the red mushroom incident made her lose materially, she gained a deeper level of family emotional exchange, and also made her deeply feel that communication is the bridge between family members to enhance their feelings.
Zhang Yan, who felt that her mood was calm, felt a different peace in the deep night. For her, this experience was both a loss and a gain; It is both the end and a new beginning. Home is not only a place to live together, but also a harbor for souls to rely on. And this red mushroom incident has undoubtedly made this "harbor" warmer and stronger.