The renovation of the new house is putting the finishing touches on it. Li Qiang walked between the well-designed living room and bedroom, nodding and smiling from time to time, clearly looking forward to the new life he was about to begin. The wedding room was carefully selected by him and his bride Zhang Na, and every detail was full of love and vision for the future. However, Zhang Na's mood is not as relaxed and happy as Li Qiang.
She stood in front of the window of her future bedroom, looking out at the prosperity of the window, and her heart was mixed. Zhang Na knew that after marriage, she would not only be Li Qiang's wife, but also take on the responsibility of her daughter-in-law, and this responsibility made her feel a little uneasy. Li Qiang, who saw that Zhang Na was worried, walked over and gently hugged her shoulders.
"If there's anything you're worried about, tell me." Li Qiang asked gently.
"No... It's nothing. Zhang Na smiled reluctantly, trying to hide the uneasiness in her heart.
"Don't be like this, we are a family, what we have to face together." Li Qiang said sincerely.
While the two were talking, Li Qiang's mother, Li Fen, who was also her mother-in-law who was about to move into the wedding room, walked in with some newly bought home decorations. Li Fen is a typical traditional Chinese woman who is willing to give and always puts her family first. Today she has added a lot of things to her new house, and the smile on her face expresses her love and mood.
"Look, these knick-knacks are just right on the cabinet in the living room." Li Fen said to herself, getting busy.
She walked into the room and saw the newcomers together, and couldn't help but smile and say, "What are you talking about?" ”
Zhang Na was a little nervous, but she still nodded to Li Fen with a smile and called "mother-in-law".
Li Fen saw Zhang Na's thoughts, so she took the initiative to propose: "Zhang Na, I heard that our new house is about to be renovated." It just so happens that I'm quite bored at home when I'm retired, so why don't I move in with you for a few days, wait for the arrival of the new baby, and take care of it together. ”
Zhang Na didn't expect her mother-in-law to move in so suddenly, she was a little surprised, and she didn't know how to answer. Sensing Zhang Na's hesitation, Li Qiang hurriedly interjected: "Mom, don't worry. We can talk about it again. ”
"Okay, let's discuss, I think it's good for both of you that I'm here." Li Fen was still smiling and didn't mind.
Zhang Na listened silently to the conversation between the mother and son, and felt her mother-in-law's expectation and care for the future of this family. She began to realize that she was about to enter more than just a marriage, but a new family.
The knocking sound of the decoration master pulled Zhang Na's thoughts back to reality, she looked back at her mother-in-law and husband who were busy, and the contradiction in her heart felt unprecedentedly strong.
With the completion of the decoration of the wedding room, her mother-in-law Li Fen participated in the room decoration more and more frequently. Every time she always comes to the new house with a large bag of decorations, she is happy every time she buys it, as if every item can add a strong warmth to this home. But as her mother-in-law intervened, Zhang Na's heart became more and more uneasy.
One day, her mother-in-law Li Fen broke into the new house with a calligraphy and painting, and said with a smile on her face: "Zhang Na, what do you think of this calligraphy and painting?" I think it would be a good fit to hang in the middle of the living room. ”
Zhang Na helplessly glanced at the calligraphy and painting that did not suit her heart, and replied softly: "Mother-in-law, this painting is very special, but I don't think our decoration style is very compatible." ”
However, her mother-in-law Li Fen didn't really listen to Zhang Na's suggestion, but just hung up the painting with a smile. Zhang Na's dissatisfaction and frustration followed, and she felt that her voice in this home seemed to be gradually insignificant.
On the other hand, Li Qiang was already busy under the pressure of the company's projects, and coupled with these small conflicts at home, his mood also became restless. Every night when he returns home, he always feels the disharmony in the air, and the feeling of home seems to be quietly changing.
Finally, one day, a debate ignited between her mother-in-law and Zhang Na about the way to dry clothes. Her mother-in-law, Li Fen, is used to hanging clothes on the balcony, while Zhang Na prefers to use the dryer. Li Fen stubbornly believes that her method is more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly, while Zhang Na thinks that the dryer is more hygienic and trouble-free.
"Mother-in-law, I know you're used to the old way of life, but I think technology is more convenient now." Zhang Na tried to explain.
"Are you going to live now, kid? Save a little use, it's good for us. Li Fen obviously didn't buy it.
Li Qiang listened to the argument between his mother and wife, the pressure in his heart was like a blockage in his chest, he didn't know what to do, and he was in a dilemma between business and family affairs. "Okay, Mom, Zhang Na's opinion is reasonable, we can use a household dryer." Li Qiang tried to calm the dispute.
However, not only did the controversy not end with Li Qiang's words, on the contrary, the controversy became the starting point of disharmony for many days to come. Whether it's about the decoration of the living room or the choice of dishes for dinner, the mother-in-law and Zhang Na can always find a point of dispute.
After every quarrel, Zhang Na always hid in the bedroom alone, lying on the bed and silent, she began to think about whether this home still belonged to her. And Li Qiang came back from a busy trip, and when he saw the discord between the two women he loved the most, his heart was like a knife, but he felt powerless and helpless.
As Zhang Na feels, the marriage room is no longer simply a love nest for two people, and the life after marriage seems to be filled with more complex family elements. Between the expectation of the future and the disappointment of the status quo, Zhang Na's inner war intensifies.
Finally, when the day of the wedding room decoration was completed, Li Qiang and Zhang Na invited relatives and friends to come to their home to enjoy this love nest they had prepared for a long time. The guests looked at every detail with envy and couldn't stop admiring. However, in this joyful atmosphere, Zhang Na's heart was like a cliff, because she knew that her mother-in-law Li Fen was going to announce an important decision today.
At the climax of the party, Li Fen suddenly stood up and announced to relatives and friends: "Everyone knows that our family is about to usher in a new little life. I thought that as the grandmother of the upcoming grandchild, I should take on the responsibility of taking care of my son, daughter-in-law, and little baby. Therefore, I decided to move in with my son's marriage house, so that the two generations can live together, wouldn't it be more lively! ”
There was silence in the room, followed by a sudden burst of applause. The crowd seemed to support Li Fen's decision, but for some reason, Zhang Na felt an inexplicable pressure surrounding her. In the expectant eyes of everyone, Zhang Na felt as if she had been forced into a corner, and there was no way out.
Li Qiang looked at Zhang Na, his eyes were full of worry, and he whispered to her, "Wife, what do you think?" If you don't want to, say it. ”
All eyes converged, and Zhang Na felt her throat tighten, but in such an atmosphere, she understood that any opposition would seem so harsh. So, she smiled and nodded: "Mother-in-law, we will be very happy for you to move here." ”
The guests expressed their excitement and praised Li Fen as a virtuous mother and mother-in-law. However, when everyone dispersed one after another, leaving the Li family of three, the original hustle and bustle was replaced by quietness, and Zhang Na finally threw out the dissatisfaction in her heart, "Since you are so enthusiastic, you can enter the cave room, and you can give birth to the child!" ”
The room suddenly fell silent, Li Qiang was stunned, and the smile on Li Fen's face stiffened. The irony and helplessness in the sentence obviously exceeded everyone's expectations, and the expectations and understandings of family life between the two generations collided fiercely at this moment.
Zhang Na's words reflect her protest and rebellion. She brazenly hides her frustration and anger, even though she knows that doing so might cause her more trouble. And Li Qiang was sandwiched between these two favorite women and felt a deep dilemma.
As Zhang Na's helpless and mocking words resounded in the living room, the lives of the three fell into an awkward silence. The attitude of not giving in to each other slowly resolved, and Li Qiang, Zhang Na and her mother-in-law Li Fen began real communication and mutual understanding. As the days passed, there was no longer a tense atmosphere in the house, and the relationship between the three began to soften and harmonize.
After those days of running in with each other, Zhang Na and Li Qiang found the rhythm of living together, and Li Fen also began to gradually feel that too much interference would only make young people feel suffocated. The mother-in-law began to realize that the newlyweds needed their own space and privacy, and that she herself needed to maintain her own freedom and dignity.
Li Qiang and Zhang Na learned how to maintain their independence while respecting their mother-in-law, they discussed and communicated more, and respected each other's opinions for every decision in life. Not only home décor, but also some small details in life have become so important.
"Mother-in-law, I bought you a new yoga ball, I heard that it is good for joints." Zhang Na said with a smile.
Mother-in-law Li Fen looked at her daughter-in-law's smiling face, and a trace of emotion flashed in her eyes, "Thank you, Zhang Na." ”
"Mom, don't be too idle, go out for a walk and make some friends." Li Qiang took his wife's shoulders and said to his mother-in-law.
Gradually, the lives of the three found a reasonable balance. Mother-in-law Li Fen has her own life circle, and no longer focuses all her energy on her son and daughter-in-law, but starts her own watercolor painting class. Sometimes, she would happily come back with her work to share with everyone.
And Li Qiang and Zhang Na are enjoying the sweetness of the world of the two, they will cook together, watch movies together, the taste of marriage is sublimated in the plain, at this moment, home is really like a warm harbor.
When night falls, the whole home is filled with a warm and harmonious atmosphere. A family of three gradually matures and stabilizes in peace and understanding. Through mutual respect and understanding, they learned the importance of family harmony and the meaning of solidarity for the family.
It turns out that the importance of respect and independence for every small family cannot be overlooked. Li Qiang and Zhang Na's wedding room is not only brick and paint, but also carries the feelings of family members and future dreams. And this home will eventually become more perfect and harmonious with everyone's efforts.