In the spring afternoon, Li Hua continued to buy vegetables for daily use at the market. However, fate always seems to like to joke, just when she was full of joy to think about the dinner recipe, an accident, she fell to the ground, the feeling of pain instantly spread throughout the body, the surrounding pedestrians have gathered around, and the enthusiastic citizens called the emergency number.
Li Hua, who was in pain, was rushed to the hospital. After examination, the doctor diagnosed that she had a serious injury to her lower back and needed to be admitted to the hospital immediately, with at least a week of bed rest. Her heart has mixed feelings, the work of the family, the work of her lover Zhao Yong in the field, and her son Xiaojie, who has just joined the work, all make her worried.
Before Li Hua, who was lying in the ward, could calm down, his mobile phone suddenly rang. It was Xiaojie who called: "Mom, how are you, is your back pain bad?" ”
Li Hua sighed slightly, suppressed the pain and replied: "It's okay, the doctor said to let me stay in bed and not move." ”
"So, how soon will you be home? You know, I've recently changed jobs and I'm very busy. My mother-in-law also said that the company's project was going to be launched recently, and she couldn't take care of it. Mom, can you hurry up and go home and help take care of your own mother and cook by the way? Xiao Jie's voice seemed a little embarrassed and urgent.
Li Hua couldn't believe her ears, she sat up with difficulty, suppressing the grievances in her heart: "Xiaojie, your mother is a patient now, and it is difficult for me to even get out of bed and walk." Even if I don't have enough energy, how can I do what you say? ”
"Mom, you have to think of a way, just a few days, when the project on my mother's side is over, she will be able to free her hands." Xiaojie didn't seem to hear his mother's helplessness, and still only cared about his own difficulties.
Li Hua's heart was filled with an indescribable feeling, and her voice began to tremble: "Xiaojie, you think about it yourself, is this right?" I've raised you for so many years, can't you get this little bit of understanding and care in your heart? ”
Xiaojie on the other end of the phone looked even more anxious: "Mom, I didn't mean that, don't take it to heart." I just wanted to ......" before the call fell, and the phone was suddenly hung up.
Lying alone on the hospital bed, Li Hua's heart gradually became heavy. Could this be the result of years of hard work? Under the dim lights of the ward, the corners of Li Hua's eyes gradually moistened. The wind outside the window is still the same as spring. The hospital was exceptionally quiet late at night, but Li Hua's thoughts were surging like a tide. She decided that when her health improved slightly, she would have to talk to Xiaojie well, after all, family education could not be given up, especially when he lacked the most basic understanding and love.
The next day, Li Hua dialed Zhao Yong's phone: "Yongzi, do you know what Xiaojie called yesterday?" ”
"Well, Xiaojie mentioned it to me, he said that he is under a lot of pressure at work now, and he hopes you can help." Zhao Yong's tone was a little helpless.
"You agreed so easily? Yongzi, we worked hard to raise him as an adult, and now he only cares about his own work, and he doesn't even fulfill the most basic responsibility of being a son! ”
Zhao Yong sighed, "Hua, I understand your feelings. Don't worry, I'll go back and have a good talk with him. ”
A few days later, Zhao Yong took Xiaojie to the hospital together. Li Hua saw Xiao Jie, and his eyes flashed with sternness and disappointment: "Xiao Jie, do you know what the consequences of your phone call yesterday were?" ”
Xiaojie sat on the edge of the bed, rubbing his fingers a little uneasily: "Mom, I know I spoke a little impulsive that day, don't take it to heart." ”
Li Hua looked at his son calmly, "I care about it because I care about this family and you." What about you? Have you ever thought that your current job, your life, is based on the hard work and sacrifice of your parents? ”
"I ...... Of course I do. Xiaojie's voice grew lower and lower.
Li Hua continued: "Your father is still working in other places, and I am bedridden here. Should I sacrifice my health to satisfy your daily life? ”
Zhao Yong also interjected at this time: "Son, your mother is right. We raise you, not so that you don't know how to be grateful and reciprocate. The most important thing for family members is to respect and support each other. ”
Xiaojie lowered his head and was silent for a while before he whispered, "Dad, Mom, I'm sorry, I was wrong." I was so selfish. ”
Li Hua waved his hand and said softly: "It's good to recognize your mistakes." What we need is not your apology, but your growth and change. ”
In the following time, Li Hua left the chat time of Xiaojie and Zhao Yong to their father and son. She was on the sidelines, hazy and asleep, and her mind involuntarily went back to the past. She remembered the days when she and Zhao Yong still supported each other in the most difficult times, and the difficulties at that time didn't seem to defeat their smiles.
The pain of reality woke Li Hua from her memories, and the pain of her lower back injury reminded her that it was time to teach her son to be independent. She knows that there are differences in values between the two generations, but family love is a bridge that can bridge these differences, as long as they respect and understand each other.
She swore in her heart that she must let Xiaojie understand that life is not just about giving, but more about mutual understanding and tolerance. One afternoon a few days later, Li Hua sat on the bed in the ward, and Zhao Yong and Xiaojie sat beside her, one left and one right. The sunlight outside the window is mild, but there is a tense atmosphere in the room, which is the atmosphere of a family meeting.
Xiaojie had a calm face and seemed to have made up his mind: "Mom, what I said last time was indeed a little ill-considered. But I think that you are also idle at home, and you can help cook, which is also what family should do. ”
Li Hua smiled and shook his head: "Xiaojie, family affection is mutual. I can understand your hard work, but now is also the time when I need to take care of it. A home, giving and giving are both two-way. ”
Zhao Yong also continued: "Son, what your mother said is right. I have been working outside all these years, hoping to give you a better life. But that doesn't mean we should neglect caring and supporting each other as a family. ”
"Dad, Mom, I really didn't think about it that much. I just think you can see the pressure on our young people right now. Xiaojie bit his lip and finally revealed his true words.
Li Hua comforted softly: "Xiaojie, we understand your pressure, but you also have to understand that everyone has their own difficulties. Today it is me, and tomorrow it could be you. ”
Xiaojie hung his head apologetically: "Mom, I know I'm wrong." I didn't expect you to work so hard and have to worry about my feelings. ”
The meeting continued, and Li Hua said seriously: "Each of us will have difficulties to overcome, but home is not a place to be taken forever. ”
Zhao Yong's eyes turned to Li Hua and Xiaojie, and then said earnestly: "Son, it is not only success at work, but also important to be a responsible and sympathetic person. ”
Xiaojie held his mother's hand, and at this moment, his eyes were full of tears: "Mom, I'm sorry, I will consider the problem from your perspective more in the future." ”
Li Hua stroked Xiaojie's head: "As long as you can understand this, my mother will be relieved." ”
In the end, the atmosphere became relaxed, and Xiaojie said lightly: "During this time, I will learn to make some food by myself." ”
Li Hua and Zhao Yong looked at each other and smiled, and Zhao Yong said, "Wife, it seems that our son is finally going to grow up." ”
The sun shines on the small ward, and it also warms everyone's heart. The conflict has been temporarily alleviated, and the family reconciliation that will bring a deep understanding is slowly approaching in the near future. With the spring breeze warming, Li Hua finally recovered and was discharged from the hospital. As soon as she got home, she found that the atmosphere in her home had changed drastically. Although Xiaojie is still the same Xiaojie, he is more calm and warm-hearted.
At the dinner table, Xiaojie carefully brought out a few home-cooked dishes made by himself: "Mom, can you taste the dishes I made, how does it taste?" ”
Li Hua tasted it with a smile and looked at his son with emotion: "Not bad, who did you learn this craft from?" ”
Xiaojie smiled, "Of course I learned it online, but I think the dishes you make are the best." ”
At this time, Zhao Yong raised his eyebrows: "Of course, your mother's craftsmanship is a must in our family." ”
After the meal, Xiaojie took the initiative to clean up the tableware, and Li Hua looked at this scene, and a sense of satisfaction arose spontaneously. This is how a family should be, supporting each other, understanding each other, and making progress together. She and Zhao Yong looked at each other and smiled, feeling unprecedented family harmony.
A few days later, when his mother-in-law came to visit, Xiaojie not only cooked by himself, but also beckoned his mother-in-law to be as comfortable as possible. After dinner, Li Hua and his mother-in-law sat on the sofa drinking tea and chatting, talking and laughing.
"Li Hua, this time it's really thanks to your family, Xiaojie has also grown a lot." My mother said gratefully.
Li Hua responded with a smile: "It's all a family, we should help each other." Seeing that Xiaojie can take on family responsibilities, I think these twists and turns are worth it. ”
And Xiaojie said seriously on the side: "Mother-in-law, don't worry, if there is any difficulty in the future, just say it, I will try my best to help." ”
Looking at his son's maturity, Li Hua's mood is like a bright spring day, bright and warm. She learned the power of perseverance, and her love for life and sense of responsibility for her family were unwavering.
That night, Li Hua leaned in front of the window, looking at the quiet night sky, and deep emotion welled up in his heart. If a family can understand and support each other as much as it does today, then what twists and turns in life cannot be overcome?