The pace of the Spring Festival is getting closer and closer, and every household is immersed in the joy of the festival. But at this moment that should have been full of laughter, Li Mei's heart was full of waves. Wang Qiang sat on the sofa, holding a train ticket in his hand, and said to Li Mei with an expectant smile on his face: "Mei, I booked a ticket to go home for the Spring Festival, this time our family of three will go back together, and my parents must be very happy." ”
Li Mei was busy in the kitchen, and when she heard this, the kitchen knife in her hand slammed into it, she turned around, and the expression on her face was complicated, with both anger and helplessness: "Qiangzi, can we not go back?" Every time I go back, your parents' attitude towards Xiaofang makes me feel uncomfortable. ”
Wang Qiang frowned, he knew that his wife was telling the truth, but he also felt helpless: "Mei, I know that my parents have some old ideas, but Xiaofang is their granddaughter after all, how can there be any reason not to hurt." Besides, the Spring Festival is a day of reunion, if we don't go back, what will our parents think? ”
Li Mei's emotions became more and more excited, and her voice began to tremble: "Reunion? They only have grandchildren in their eyes, and Xiaofang hasn't even taken the New Year's money! Every time I go back, Xiaofang is like an outsider, I would rather not have this kind of reunion! ”
Wang Qiang was silent, he knew that what his wife said was from his heart, but he also understood the stubbornness of his parents. He stood up, walked to Li Mei's side, and comforted him softly: "Mei, I understand your feelings, but can you give me another chance, I must talk to my parents this year." ”
Li Mei didn't answer, she turned around and continued to be busy, but tears flowed down her cheeks. Wang Qiang looked at his wife's back, and his heart was mixed. He knows that this is not just a simple question of returning home for the Spring Festival, but a conflict of their family concepts and values.
The confusion in Wang Qiang's heart was like a mess, and he didn't understand why New Year's money was so important in Li Mei's heart. At a casual gathering of friends, Li Mei revealed her true thoughts in a small talk.
At the party, a few friends sat around the warm fire, and the table was filled with a variety of snacks and drinks. Li Mei's friend Zhang Ting noticed Li Mei's silence and asked with concern, "Mei, what's wrong with you?" I don't think you've been in a good mood lately. ”
Li Mei sighed, put down the cup in her hand, and said with a hint of bitterness in her tone: "Hey, it's not because of going home for the Spring Festival." ”
Zhang Ting frowned: "Isn't it a good thing to go home for the New Year?" How can it bother you so much? ”
Li Mei smiled bitterly and began to tell her thoughts: "You know, there are some patriarchs on Wang Qiang's side, and Xiaofang, as a girl, doesn't get the attention she deserves every time she goes back. Even the New Year's money, Xiaofang has never taken it. ”
Li Hua, a friend next to him, interjected: "Oh, what age is this, and there is still this concept?" ”
Li Mei shook her head: "Yes, I also think it's incredible. But Wang Qiang was caught in the middle, and it was quite difficult. ”
Zhang Ting patted Li Mei's hand with empathy: "Mei, I can understand your feelings. The child is innocent, and Xiaofang deserves the same treatment as the boy. ”
A hint of firmness flashed in Li Mei's eyes: "I insisted on not going back, just to let Wang Qiang understand that this is not just a matter of money, but a matter of dignity and equality." ”
After the party, Li Mei walked home alone, her heart full of mixed emotions. She knew that the problem between herself and Wang Qiang could not be solved in a while. But she also firmly believes that only by sticking to her own position can she win the respect she deserves for Xiaofang.
Just as Li Mei and Wang Qiang's relationship is at an impasse over the matter of returning home for the Spring Festival, an unexpected visitor breaks the silence at home. Wang Qiang's sister Wang Li suddenly came to their house, and her arrival was like a ray of warm sun in winter, bringing a touch of warmth to the family.
As soon as Wang Li entered the door, she saw Xiao Fang sitting in the living room playing, and her eyes were immediately full of love. Xiao Fang was curious about this aunt who suddenly appeared, but was quickly attracted by Wang Li's gentle smile. Wang Li squatted down, gently stroked Xiao Fang's hair, and asked in a soft voice, "You are Xiao Fang, right?" My aunt has brought you a lot of gifts. ”
Xiao Fang's eyes immediately lit up, and she asked curiously, "Really?" What kind of gift? ”
Wang Li smiled and took out the carefully prepared gifts, with beautiful clothes, as well as various toys and books. Xiao Fang took the gift excitedly, with a happy smile on her face. Li Mei saw this scene in her eyes, and a warm current surged in her heart.
In the evening, Wang Li and Li Mei prepared dinner together, and the two were busy in the kitchen. Wang Li said to Li Mei while chopping vegetables: "Sister-in-law, I know that what your parents did in the past made you very uncomfortable, but please believe that our Wang family is also slowly changing. ”
Li Mei stopped what she was doing, looked at Wang Li, and a trace of emotion flashed in her eyes: "Lili, thank you." Your arrival really gives me hope. ”
At dinner, Wang Qiang saw that his sister and wife got along well, and he felt very relieved. He knows that Wang Li's arrival is not only a love for Xiaofang, but also a change and hope for the whole family.
Wang Li lived in Li Mei's house for a few days, and she used her actions and care to make Li Mei feel the changes in the Wang family. And Li Mei gradually let go of the prejudices in her heart and began to re-examine this marriage and family relationship.
The bell of the Spring Festival finally rang, and Wang Qiang's family returned to their hometown with Xiaofang. Although Li Mei was still a little uneasy in her heart, Wang Li's visit and Wang Qiang's assurances made her decide to give the family a new chance. As soon as they entered the door, Wang Qiang's parents were a little surprised by Xiaofang's arrival, but soon, a trace of guilt appeared in their eyes.
The atmosphere of the family gathering gradually became warm under the drive of Wang Li. Everyone sat around the sumptuous table, talking and laughing. Wang Qiang's father, a serious old man on weekdays, seemed a little cramped at this time. He cleared his throat and broke the laughter at the table: "Xiaofang, grandpa has something to say to you." ”
Xiao Fang raised her head and looked at her grandfather curiously with a pair of big clear eyes. The old man took a deep breath, and his tone was unprecedentedly gentle: "Xiaofang, grandpa used to be a little confused and didn't care enough about you, this is grandpa's fault." This year, grandpa prepared New Year's money for you, I hope you can forgive grandpa. ”
As he spoke, he took out a red envelope from his pocket and handed it to Xiao Fang. Xiaofang took the red envelope a little shyly and whispered, "Thank you, grandpa." ”
A trace of tears flashed in Li Mei's eyes, she didn't expect Wang Qiang's parents to have such a change. Wang Qiang's mother was also on the side, holding Li Mei's hand, and whispered: "Mei, it was us who was wrong before, I hope you can forgive me." ”
Li Mei held her mother-in-law's hand tightly, choked up and said, "Mom, I also have something wrong, we will get along well in the future." ”
Wang Qiang looked at this scene, and his heart was full of gratitude and relief. He knows that the change in this family is not only because of Wang Li's arrival, but also because of the love and understanding in the hearts of each member.
The family reunion for the Spring Festival ended in harmony, Xiaofang got her long-awaited New Year's money, and the family ushered in a new beginning.
After the Spring Festival, Li Mei and Wang Qiang's marriage was finally saved after some twists and turns. What Xiaofang got at the family gathering was not only the New Year's money, but also the family's recognition and love for her. Wang's parents also began to try to understand and accept the new ideas, and the relationship between the two families improved significantly.
One night, Wang Qiang and Li Mei were sitting in the living room, and Xiaofang had already fallen asleep. Wang Qiang held Li Mei's hand and said with emotion: "Mei, when I go home this time, I feel the warmth of home, and I am really happy that we can get through this difficult time together." ”
Li Mei snuggled on Wang Qiang's shoulder and replied with a smile: "Yes, I didn't expect my parents to have such a change." Xiaofang is now smiling so happily every day, which makes me feel that everything is worth it. ”
Wang Qiang's parents also began to call frequently to inquire about Xiaofang's current situation, and occasionally sent some toys and clothes. Once, Wang Qiang's mother said to Li Mei on the phone: "Mei, we were wrong before, but now we have figured it out, boys and girls are the same baby." ”
Li Mei replied movingly: "Mom, I am really touched if you can say that." We are all for the good of the child, as long as Xiaofang is happy, I am satisfied. ”
As time went by, the communication between the two families became more and more frequent, and Wang Li often took Xiaofang out to play and told her many interesting stories. Xiaofang thrives in such a loving environment, and her smile has become the most beautiful scenery in the family.
Wang Qiang and Li Mei's marriage has been strengthened by this incident, and they have learned how to communicate and understand each other better. Xiaofang received the warmth of the family, and the concept and relationship between the two families were reconciled because of love and tolerance.
This article is a microfiction, please do not sit in the opposite seat