On a spring afternoon, the sun shines through the gaps in the leaves, spilling into the quiet courtyard under the eaves, and the cats lazily roll in the corners. Li Hua looked at the carefully prepared gift in his hand, and thought about the trip to his parents' house with his son Li Yu today. This is his weekly routine, and he always feels that no matter how busy his life is, companionship and family emotional communication are indispensable.
"Li Yu, put on your little coat, we're leaving." Li Hua urged softly, and Li Yu ran excitedly while putting on his clothes. "Dad, are we going to grandma's house for a snack?" The little one's eyes twinkled with anticipation. Li Hua smiled and nodded, a warmth rose in his heart, this simple father-son time was a small blessing in his heart.
The village on the road is still quiet, the willows on both sides of the road are gently blowing, Li Hua is pushing the bicycle, Li Yu is sitting in the back seat, and the road seems to be looking forward to the arrival of the father and son. Every time he went back to his parents' house, his mother would always prepare his favorite dishes, which tasted like childhood and could not be tasted anywhere outside.
In the distance, they could already see the stone walls and tiled houses in their homes, Li Hua quickened his pace, and Li Yu also cheered, "Grandma, we are here!" The figure of the mother appeared at the door, and her kind smile and warm hands could always instantly eliminate Li Hua's fatigue for a week.
"Today, my mother prepared braised pork for you, as well as your favorite pickled cabbage fish." The mother greeted the father and son while busily serving the food. Li Hua helped to set up the dishes and chopsticks, while Li Yu jumped on the side, curiously observing every movement in the kitchen.
At the dining table, Li Hua and Li Yu sat together, and their mother's care and love turned into hot food, nourishing the emotions of two generations. Li Hua tasted the food, his eyes were full of gratitude, "Mom, you have worked hard, the dishes you cook are always so delicious." ”
"Well, where can I let you down in my craft?" The corners of the mother's mouth were raised, and she looked at her son and grandson, and the wrinkles on her face softened a lot. The little Li Yu gave vegetables to his father from time to time, and every time this action made the adults present laugh and blossom, as if all these troubles were gone with the wind, only the warmth of home filled every corner.
After the meal, his mother took Li Yu to the vegetable garden in the backyard for a walk. Li Hua sat on the stone bench where he and his father often sat on weekdays, closed his eyes, and breathed deeply, as if he could smell the fragrance of plants and trees in the past time. In fact, he also understands that his weekly return to his hometown is not what his brother Li Gang and sister-in-law Wang Mei want to see. The elder brother thinks that he should be more independent and should not always be in the arms of his mother's family. The sister-in-law worries that this will lead to the misunderstanding that she doesn't care about the family.
Li Hua thought about it and decided that he had to communicate with his brother after he went back, after all, his family was prosperous, and he didn't want his actions to cause inconvenience and misunderstanding to anyone. Opening his eyes, he beckoned to his mother and the laughing Li Yu, "Come, let's take a family photo as a souvenir." The three of them hugged each other, and the smiles in the photo looked particularly bright in the soft afternoon sun.
Time slipped away like fine sand at the fingertips, and whenever the weekend came, Li Hua and Xiaoyu's maiden trip became a constant rhythm in life. Li Hua always enjoys the warmth and deliciousness of her mother's home, but she doesn't realize that such a habit is slowly becoming a potential contradiction in the family.
On this day, as usual, Li Hua was ready to take Li Yu back to his parents' house. Wang Mei looked at their mother and son, and couldn't help but say, "Li Hua, are you going to take the child to your mother's house again?" You go every week, don't you think it's too much? Li Hua looked at Wang Mei in surprise, he didn't expect his sister-in-law to feel like this.
"Sister-in-law, I just want my children to spend more time with their grandmothers. After all, the old man is home alone, and he is quite lonely. Li Hua tried to explain, but he felt that Wang Mei's tone had a seriousness that could not be ignored.
"But have you thought about it, we need you in our own family. Every time you do this, it makes people think that you value your mother's home more than here. Wang Mei was dissatisfied in her tone, and Li Hua was a little stunned, he didn't realize that this family's small habits would cause such a big ripple in his sister-in-law's heart.
Soon after, one afternoon, Li Gang returned home and found Li Hua packing his things and preparing to go out. "Brother, are you going to take Xiaoyu to your parents' house again?" There was a hint of reproach in Li Gang's voice.
"Brother, I'm ......" Before Li Hua could explain, Wang Mei had already walked over quickly, her face a little displeased.
"I've had enough!" Wang Mei finally broke out, she said to Li Hua and Li Gang: "You two brothers, one always thinks about his mother's family, and the other can't see the home in front of him. Li Hua, do you understand the meaning of home? Can't you think more about how we feel? Wang Mei's voice grew louder and louder, and the whole room was filled with her dissatisfaction and anger.
Li Hua stood there, stunned. He didn't know what to do, and Li Yu was also confused, and the child's eyes were full of panic and incomprehension. Wang Mei's tears began to roll in her eyes, and her suppressed emotions finally found an outlet for catharsis.
Li Gang's face sank, he looked at Wang Mei, and then at Li Hua, in the face of this sudden family crisis, he felt extremely pressured. "What the hell is going on...... Li Gang muttered to himself, knowing that if this problem is not resolved, family harmony will no longer exist.
The conflict in Li Hua's heart became more and more intense. The more he thought about it, the more dazed he became, not knowing when the family warmth he had always taken for granted had become a burden and uneasiness. Li Yu's confused and confused little face appeared in front of his eyes, and he suddenly understood that the balance of family and family was much more complicated than he imagined.
The laughter and laughter that once seemed to be moving farther and farther away from them, replaced by gradually increasing friction and unspeakable estrangement. Li Hua knew what he had to do to repair the home that was about to break.
The atmosphere in the home suddenly became tense, and the resentment and harshness that had always been suppressed finally found an outlet in the living room. Wang Mei's tears filled her eyes, and her tears shone with grief and helplessness, "Look at you!" Li Hua, do you just think of this place as a place to live? Do you have us in your heart? ”
Wang Mei's emotions were excited, her voice echoed in the room, and Li Gang stood to the side, her brows furrowed. Li Hua felt suffocated, and Li Yu carefully grabbed Li Hua's hand, his face full of confusion and fear.
"I just...... I thought ......" Li Hua argued, but he didn't know what to do. He looked at his brother, hoping to get some support, but when he saw Li Gang sighing deeply, he knew that this family turmoil was not trivial.
"Why do you think so? Think that ignoring the family is called filial piety? Wang Mei didn't give up, and then said, "Do you know how uncomfortable I feel every time I see you go back to your parents' house? Have you ever considered my feelings! With that, louder cries filled the living room.
Li Gang finally spoke, "Mei, don't cry, we can have a good talk, sit down and solve the problem slowly." But Wang Mei was already resolute, and responded in a deep voice: "Talk? What to talk about? Look at him! I'm fed up with this life! ”
One sentence made the balance in Li Gang's heart completely unbalanced, he turned to Li Hua, his eyes were full of doubts and accusations, "Do you know how bad the atmosphere at home has become by doing this?" Hua, you have to change it. ”
"But brother, I'm ...... I didn't expect ...... at all" Li Hua felt his language powerless, and his heart was filled with deep guilt. Looking at Li Yu, who had already been disturbed by the noise, Li Hua realized that the harmony of this family had been destroyed by his unintentional actions.
Wang Mei looked at Li Gang coldly, "Just now, let me tell you, I really can't get through it like this!" I want to get a divorce! Li Gang's face was pale, he struggled between love and responsibility, and his usually warm face suddenly became vicissitudes and helplessness.
Li Hua's heart was completely pushed to the bottom, and he didn't know what he should say or do to save the family's impregnable edge. The family in front of him, because of his every move, is facing an unprecedented rift.
Clenching Li Yu's small hand in his hand, Li Hua lowered his head, took a deep breath, and after a moment of silence, he raised his head with a firm look in his eyes, "Brother, sister-in-law...... I was wrong. His voice slowly became firm and loud, and at that moment, the whole living room became unusually quiet.
The heavy atmosphere lasted all night, and the quarrel in the living room gradually subsided, but what remained was an even more dreary silence. Li Hua sat in the corner of the sofa, his eyes were confused, he thought about what he had done, and his heart was full of self-blame and guilt.
Late at night, Li Hua made a decision, he got up and walked towards Li Gang and Wang Mei. Wang Mei was sitting by the window, looking at the moonlight outside, while Li Gang was pacing back and forth in the study, looking grim and irritable.
"Brother, sister-in-law Wang Mei." Li Hua's voice broke the silence, and Wang Mei turned her head, her eyes mixed with anticipation and hesitation. Li Gang also stopped his steps and turned to look at Li Hua.
"I think, I've got it." Li Hua said calmly, "These days, I have been thinking about what I have done wrong. Tonight's argument has made me realize how much pressure my actions have put on you. ”
Li Gang and Wang Mei did not respond, they quietly listened to Li Hua's words.
"Brother, sister-in-law Wang Mei, I apologize to you. I shouldn't just think about my own feelings and ignore your difficulties. Li Hua's tone contained sincerity and reflection, and he looked at his brother and sister-in-law, his eyes full of apologies, "I will definitely find a way to accompany Yuyu and maintain the harmony of our family." ”
The corners of Wang Mei's eyes flashed with tears, and Li Gang's figure was no longer so stiff, they looked at each other, as if they had found a trace of resonance in Li Hua's words.
"Hua, after so many years, we are all a family. If you have a problem, let's sit down and talk. Li Gang's voice softened a little, "As long as you have a heart, Brother believes that you can do better." He stepped forward and patted Li Hua on the shoulder.
Wang Mei also wiped away her tears, and the knot in her heart for many days finally loosened, "Let's communicate more in the future, and everyone will bear the affairs of the family together." ”
The atmosphere in the room gradually cooled down, and Li Hua felt relieved. He is well aware that maintaining family harmony requires everyone's efforts and understanding. And he must also learn to find the balance between dependence and independence.
Since then, Li Hua has become more involved in the affairs of the small family, learning to take on the responsibilities of a father and family members. The relationship between him and his brother and sister-in-law has also become stronger because of this candor and communication.
Although this turmoil was painful, it also became an opportunity for everyone to grow. Li Hua knows that a real home is not only a warm harbor, but also a place where every member needs to pay and understand each other. For him, learning to share and advance and retreat with his family is undoubtedly the most valuable lesson in growing up.