The night gently covered the sky over the small city, Li Minghui shook off his tiredness, bowed his head slightly, and sighed sincerely: "This family, the change is really big." ”
Zhou Huiqin answered with a chuckle, holding two B-ultrasound sheets in her hands, "I think we were also anxious to take the children back then, and in the blink of an eye, we all have to hug our grandchildren." ”
In the warm living room, the eldest daughter-in-law Wang Fang and the youngest daughter-in-law Zhao Jing sat at both ends of the sofa, their stomachs slightly bulging, symbolizing the arrival of new life. Wang Fang stroked her belly in her hand, a little worried: "Mom, you say, can my teaching job give the child a good future?" After all, Zhao Jing's income is so much higher than mine. ”
Zhou Huiqin gently patted the back of Wang Fang's hand, "Fangfang, it doesn't matter how much money you have, the important thing is that you live happily." ”
Zhao Jing smiled confidently, "Yes, sister, I earn more, so you don't have to worry too much about money." We are all family. ”
Li Minghui nodded, "Zhao Jing is right, Fangfang, you are dedicated to educating your children, and our family is not short of money." ”
He stood up, walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, looked at the starry sky outside the window, and said in a distant voice: "You two are the treasures of our family, and your children are the hope of the family." I'm retired, I'll worry more about family affairs, don't worry. ”
Wang Fang had tears in her eyes, "Dad, Mom, I'm relieved to have you here." ”
The atmosphere in the room was warm and somewhat subtle, and suddenly, the doorbell rang, breaking the silence of the night. It was Li Wenqiang, the eldest son of the Li family, and Li Gang, the second son, who went home together, and they were attracted to all eyes as soon as they entered the door.
"Yo, why did the two big men come back so early today?" Zhou Huiqin smiled and flattered her sons.
Li Wenqiang took off his coat with a smile, sat next to Wang Fang, and hugged his wife, "The company hasn't been too busy recently, I want to come back early to accompany Fangfang." ”
Li Gang teased his brother, sat down on the sofa, and approached Zhao Jing, "Brother Qiang is really good at saying, I'm really too busy." Wife, you're tired of the day, aren't you? ”
The atmosphere gradually warmed up, and the family sat around the living room, talking about work, life, and the upcoming new members. Despite the gap between the two daughters-in-law's careers and incomes, the love and expectations in the family are equal and deep.
However, under the calm water, the subtle emotions in the hearts of the two women who are about to become mothers quietly surge, waiting for the arrival of the torrent. Time flies, and in a blink of an eye, it is time for the child to be born. The Li family was brightly lit and full of laughter, and the family gathered at Li Minghui's house for a family gathering to celebrate the upcoming double happiness.
Wang Fang sat in the corner of the sofa and was silent and didn't say much, her eyes fell on the baby in her womb from time to time, but she was thinking about how to educate children. At this time, Zhou Huiqin suddenly mentioned her expectations for the future of her grandchildren, "I think our family Minghui was a famous cadre in the unit back then, and this time the children can inherit the family tradition and become the pillars of society in the future!" ”
Li Minghui also echoed: "That's right, if there are more than one boy in the family, there will be someone who will inherit the family business and inherit the family style in the future." ”
Hearing this, Wang Fang's hands unconsciously clenched tightly, feeling the constraints of traditional concepts. Zhao Jing had a different opinion, and spoke with a gentle tone, "Father-in-law, mother-in-law, in fact, boys and girls are the same now, the key is to have a good education, isn't it?" We should be a little more open. ”
The routine topic gradually became sharper, Wang Fang pursed her lips, "In fact, traditional education also has its benefits, children should learn to be polite from an early age, and they must know how to respect adults, which will never be outdated." ”
Zhao Jing raised her eyebrows slightly and retorted, "But Sister Wang, don't you think we should also teach children to think independently and encourage them to make their own decisions?" ”
This antagonism is like a butterfly effect in the garden on a spring night, and the differences and anxieties between the two women who are about to become mothers are gradually magnified in the family gatherings, touching everyone's heartstrings.
Seeing this, Li Gang couldn't help but sigh in his heart, and changed the topic lightly, "Okay, okay, let's discuss the matter of educating children slowly in the future." Today is a good day, a celebration to celebrate. ”
But just as people were trying to make the atmosphere cheerful, the sound of smashing bowls came from the kitchen, and it turned out that Wang Fang had accidentally knocked over a rice bowl. Li Wenqiang immediately rushed to help her, "Fangfang, are you okay?" ”
Wang Fang's face turned pale with fright, and she apologized repeatedly, "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm fine." ”
Zhou Huiqin hurriedly stepped forward and asked, "Fangfang, are you really okay?" Be careful! ”
Zhao Jing comforted softly on the side, "It's okay, Sister Wang, everyone knows that you didn't mean it." ”
The aftermath of the party is not over, but in every corner of the family, all kinds of subtle eyes, careful and speculative words, intertwined with the different life philosophies and parenting concepts between the two daughters-in-law, as well as the strange expectations for the future. The competition seems to have begun, and the opportunity is quietly brewing in every daily detail of this house. With the birth of the children, the differences between Wang Fang and Zhao Jing's parenting concepts gradually revealed and intensified. One night, the Li family gathered again to discuss parenting methods, but the atmosphere became more tense than ever.
Wang Fang adheres to the traditional concept of parenting, "Children must be strictly educated when they are young, otherwise how to gain a foothold in society when they grow up!" ”
Zhao Jing believes in a more open parenting style, "Sister, you are too depressed for children, what they need is guidance rather than restrictions, and give them space to grow freely." ”
Seeing this, Li Minghui frowned deeply, "Two daughters-in-law, are you a little too excited?" ”
The sound of the dispute spread outside the living room, and Zhou Huiqin, Li Wenqiang, and Li Gang also walked in with solemn faces, "Why are you arguing again?" Don't forget, this affects the children. ”
Wang Fang couldn't help but pick up the child, with tears in her eyes, "I... I just want to be good to my child, why doesn't anyone support me? ”
Zhao Jing also stroked her child, and her voice calmed down, "Sister Wang, I didn't deny your method, I just hope that we can all give the best to our children." ”
The quarrel continued to escalate, and the Li family, which had always been warm and harmonious, had a violent collision for the first time. At this time, Li Minghui stood between his two daughters-in-law, and he listened to the voice of being obsessed with tradition on the one hand and pursuing modernity on the other, and his heart made a lot of waves.
"Enough!" Finally, this veteran cadre, who had gained a foothold in the changing workplace, stopped sharply, "Two, stop!" ”
Wang Fang and Zhao Jing quieted down at the same time, tears rolled in their eyes, Li Minghui took a deep breath and began to mediate in a good voice, "You are all my good daughters-in-law and good mothers in the family, you can't quarrel just because of different concepts." ”
He turned around and said to Li Wenqiang and Li Gang, "You two are fathers, and you have to make a difference, and you can't let your wives fight endlessly." ”
Looking at the fading generation gap and the contradiction of concepts in front of him, Li Minghui was silent for a moment, his face slightly painful, "Maybe I was wrong... I've always been comparing you to take patriarchy for granted... I don't really respect everyone..."
The air around them became oppressive, and Wang Fang and Zhao Jing both looked at Li Minghui with some surprise, the old man who had always adhered to traditional concepts, and his eyes showed confusion and self-blame.
Zhou Huiqin also walked over and said softly, "We all have responsibilities, husbands and wives, elders, and should strive to understand and tolerate the younger generation." ”
There was a sudden silence in the home, and it seemed that everyone was looking for the possibility of reconnecting at this moment. In the tranquility after the collision, the conflict and guilt in everyone's hearts seem to be looking for an outlet for reconciliation. Time is like a kind mediator, slowly healing the scars of the Li family. Wang Fang and Zhao Jing gradually learned to listen to and understand each other's parenting concepts in their daily interactions, and the laughter of the two children gradually became the most beautiful note in the family.
One afternoon, the house was once again lively, with children chasing and playing in the living room. Wang Fang smiled and said to Zhao Jing: "You see how much fun they have had, our joint efforts are really not in vain." ”
Zhao Jing replied with a gentle smile, "Yes, the happiness of the children is our greatest happiness." ”
Li Minghui looked at the harmonious scene in front of him and said with emotion: "It's because I was too stubborn in the past, and we should respect the ideas of young people more." ”
Zhou Huiqin patted him lightly on the shoulder, "It's okay, people always have to learn to grow, don't they?" ”
Wang Fang and Zhao Jing both turned to Li Minghui, their faces full of gratitude, Wang Fang said, "Dad, thank you for your understanding. ”
Zhao Jing added: "You and your mother-in-law are our role models, and we will work together to add more happiness to this family." ”
For dinner, the whole family sits around the table. The laughter of the children and the sound of the adults talking make for a warm picture. Li Wenqiang and Li Gang served vegetables to their wives, and everyone's faces were filled with happiness and satisfaction.
After the meal, everyone took a walk together in the yard. Li Minghui said softly: "Look at our big family, it is much more harmonious now." ”
Zhou Huiqin smiled and nodded, looked at Wang Fang and Zhao Jing again, and said, "Yes, there is no contradiction between a strong woman and a good wife and mother, you are all our pride." ”
The two daughters-in-law looked at each other and smiled, Wang Fang held Zhao Jing's arm, and had a deeper recognition in her heart: "Yes, we work together to nurture the future and do anything." ”
At sunset, the afterglow gradually returned to the quiet Li family after a noisy day, and the figure of the family stretched very long and warm in the sunset. Isn't such a day the most ordinary but the most real happiness?
This content is a fictional short story, please read it rationally, and do not sit in the right seat