The spring breeze warmed up, Li Hao returned home with full joy, and the good news that the couple learned today was like a beam of sunshine shining into the originally quiet home. Xiaoyu, who was sitting on the sofa, stroked her abdomen, which was not yet obvious, and her eyes flashed with maternal brilliance.
"Husband, who do you think our baby will be like in the future?" Xiaoyu asked with a smile, the picture was quiet and warm.
Li Hao sat down beside his wife and gently put his arm around her shoulder: "Of course it's like you, then our daughter will be the most beautiful baby in the world." His eyes were full of love and anticipation.
In the midst of this warm picture, the phone rang suddenly. Xiaoyu picked up the phone, and Liu Yun's voice was on the other end of the phone: "Xiaoyu, didn't your mother hear that you were pregnant?" I've decided to take care of you in two days, and the first three months are the most important. ”
The mother-in-law's sudden decision made Xiaoyu stunned, she was grateful for her mother's care, but she vaguely felt a little helpless. "Mom, Li Hao and I can handle it here, and you don't have to work too hard."
Li Hao took the phone, "Mom, it's really sudden, we're not ready to ......"
But Liu Yun had obviously made a decision, "Oh, what's there to prepare for, I'm here to help you, you can put a hundred hearts." This old body is still very neat. ”
Two days later, Liu Yun moved in alone with a large bag and a small bag, and her long-lost, energetic face brought a little noise to this small family.
"You see, I bought these things for the baby, this is a crib, this is a stroller, and these little clothes, it's cute."
However, the originally peaceful days gradually changed because of Liu Yun's excessive enthusiasm. Every morning, Liu Yun gets up very early, she likes to take all the housework into her own hands, but this is not what Li Hao and Xiaoyu want.
"Mom, don't work hard, we can ask someone to do these jobs, you can rest well and enjoy the blessings." Li Hao was a little unbearable.
"Fart Qingfu, I'm not in a panic. Now that the family conditions are good, I should take care of you. Liu Yun rejected Li Hao's kindness and insisted on participating in every housework.
Xiaoyu looked at all this, and her heart was mixed. She knew that her mother cared about them, but this kind of care was a little breathless. The mother and daughter were relatively speechless, and only Liu Yun's busy voice remained in the kitchen.
As the days passed, a life that should have been peaceful and happy inadvertently added subtle tension and an indescribable sense of strangeness.
As time goes on, the air in the home also seems to become more and more solemn. Li Hao found that when he came home after a day of work, he was no longer greeted by warmth and tranquility, but the sound of pots and pans in the kitchen and Liu Yun's complaints.
"Who washed today's dishes? There's mud in there! Liu Yun's voice was visibly dissatisfied.
Xiaoyu stood aside awkwardly and whispered to Li Hao: "I washed it, maybe I was negligent, Mom, I'll pay attention next time." ”
Things can't be solved once or twice, Li Hao understands in his heart that the role of mother-in-law is mixed in the marriage, which makes the already delicate relationship more delicate.
In the kitchen after dinner, Li Hao proposed: "Mom, I think we can go out to eat, or order takeout, don't have to work so hard." ”
Liu Yun couldn't help it: "Are the things outside nutritious?" So many additives, unhealthy. I'm here, and I'm going to make something to eat for you. ”
Although Xiaoyu was speechless, the tightening of her brows revealed her concern. Liu Yun's kindness has gradually become a burden for family harmony.
Not only at home, but also in the community, rumors began to spread. Liu Yun greeted people in the community and generously shared her experience of taking care of her daughter. The neighbors' chatter inadvertently drifted into Xiaoyu's ears.
"Aunt Liu is so busy every day, it's really hard. But is that really good? I heard that the elderly are too worried, and it is easy to affect the harmony of the family. ”
Xiaoyu smiled reluctantly and said, "Every family has its own situation, my mother is willing to help, and we are also grateful." ”
Li Hao knows that once this kind of topic starts, it will not have too good results. Every time he took the schoolbag from Xiaoyu's hand, he could feel his wife's helplessness.
Day after day, after Li Hao went home, he could always see Liu Yun and Xiaoyu discussing daily affairs such as washing clothes and buying groceries, and there was a kind of incongruity in his tone.
"Xiaoyu, why haven't you washed the clothes in the washing machine?" Liu Yun's questioning voice was a little higher.
"Mom, I just put it in, and I haven't had time to ...... yet," Xiaoyu defended.
"Haven't had time yet? You can't take care of yourself now that you're at home every day? Liu Yun was a little disappointed.
Li Hao had to intervene, "Mom, Xiaoyu is also tired, besides, there are some things we can take our time and don't need to rush for a while." ”
It's getting late outside the window, but the contradictions in the kitchen are like steamers, making people breathless. Xiaoyu retreated to the room, while Li Hao stayed in the living room, stalemate with Liu Yun.
That night, no one spoke in the room, only the faint glow of the lamp in the living room. Xiaoyu tried her best to keep her tears in her eyes, while Li Hao sat on the sofa with empty eyes.
The words outside the community and the silence inside the house together constitute a negative picture of family life, and the root of all this is undoubtedly because of Liu Yun's "extra" role.
In the next few days, Liu Yun's behavior became even more strange. Maybe she has no authority in front of Xiaoyu, or maybe she always feels that she can't really fit into this family. Every look, every word, seemed so weak and tired.
The air in the home seemed to be frozen, and Li Hao and Xiaoyu didn't know how to deal with Liu Yun's sudden "good news". Xiaoyu's emotions were completely out of control, she clenched her fists, and the corners of her mouth trembled and made an almost screaming sound: "Mom, how can you be like this!" Is this true? ”
Liu Yun's expression was both confused and proud, "Why, I can still have this blessing at my age, shouldn't I be happy?" ”
"Shameless! How can you do that! Xiaoyu no longer cared about respecting her elders, and she felt humiliated and sad like never before.
Li Hao hurriedly stepped forward to support the collapsed Xiaoyu, trying to calm the situation, "Xiaoyu, calm down, Mom, did you make a mistake?" Let's go to the hospital for a check-up. ”
But Liu Yun didn't seem to listen to Li Hao's words, she continued to say to herself: "I can feel it, I am an experienced person, how could I be wrong." ”
Xiaoyu angrily ran into the bedroom and slammed the door, leaving only Li Hao and Liu Yun in the entire room to confront each other.
Just as the family conflict reached an impasse, the neighbors outside also came in to add to the chaos.
"Did you hear that? Aunt Liu is also pregnant, and the family is really ......" such and such discussions can be captured from time to time outside the door.
These words were like pins and needles, Li Hao felt unprecedented pressure, and the whole person seemed to be crushed. "I don't want to hear that, I have to go find Xiaoyu." Li Hao turned around and was about to enter the bedroom.
Liu Yun is still immersed in his own world: "I know you all think I'm a burden, but this is a gift from God, and it's too late for me to be happy." ”
The silence in the living room came again, Liu Yun sat on the sofa, his hand caressing his abdomen, and Li Hao leaned weakly against the door. The room was full of heaviness and helplessness, and even the air seemed to freeze.
Not long after, Li Hao decided to dial the phone, "Doctor, I'm sorry, I'm sorry for the trouble, there is something going on at our house, can you make an appointment for a check-up?" ”
On the other end of the phone, the doctor's voice was professional and patient: "No problem, you can just bring your family." In fact, many times, the changes in the body may not be the same as we think. ”
Hanging up the phone, Li Hao took a deep breath and plucked up the courage to walk into the bedroom. He needs to solve this sudden family crisis, even if the future is unknown, he must try his best to protect the warmth of this small family.
At Li Hao's insistence, a family of three came to the hospital. In the process of waiting, although Xiaoyu was still gloomy, it had calmed down a lot. Liu Yun looked a little anxious, her hands rubbing each other from time to time, as if making a final confirmation.
"Mom, no matter what the outcome is, we'll be fine." Li Hao comforted softly.
Finally, it was their turn, and the doctor's expression was professional and calm. After careful examination, the doctor's words were like a bolt from the blue: "Aunt Liu, you are not pregnant. This may just be some of the symptoms of menopause. ”
Liu Yun was stunned, as if it was difficult to accept such news. Xiaoyu's face showed a relieved smile.
"Mom, do you hear that? You're okay, we're all scared to death. Xiaoyu walked up to Liu Yun and held her hand.
Liu Yun's eyes were faintly red, and she said softly: "I made a mistake, I ...... Maybe I want to help you too much, and I want to experience what it's like to be a mother again. ”
Back at home, the relationship between the three seems to have become clear as the misunderstanding is resolved. Liu Yun took the initiative to offer: "I think it's better for me to go back to my own home, you also have your young life, and you shouldn't be disturbed by me." ”
Xiaoyu hugged Liu Yun tightly: "Mom, thank you for taking care of you during this time, and we have learned a lot." You can come whenever you want, our home is always open to you. ”
Li Hao nodded: "Mom, you can come if you want, Xiaoyu is right, this will always be your home." ”
The rumors in the neighborhood faded and the air in the home became fresher. The young couple rediscovered their familiar rhythm of life, and family harmony returned again. At dinner, Xiaoyu made a table of good dishes, and Li Hao helped set up the dishes and chopsticks, and everything returned to its original appearance.
Looking at the quiet night sky outside the window, Li Hao's heart was full of gratitude. "Mom, I was wrong this time, and thank you for giving us a chance to understand each other again."
Liu Yun showed a satisfied smile on his face: "You are happy, I am relieved." ”
Late at night, the lights in Liu Yun's own room went out, and Li Hao and Xiaoyu walked back to their bedroom hand in hand. Xiaoyu asked softly: "In the days to come, will we still have such dramatic twists and turns?" ”