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Aunt Zhang is 60 years old and lives in an ordinary community in Beijing. She lives a calm and regular life, exercising with her neighbors in the community garden every morning and enjoying chatting with old friends. However, in recent times, Aunt Zhang has become unusually low-key and rarely goes out, let alone participates in morning exercises.
Aunt Zhang has two children, her son Zhang Qiang and her daughter Zhang Li. Zhang Qiang is a 34-year-old programmer with a very busy job. Aside from going to work, he spends almost all of his time playing games at home. Zhang Li is two years younger than Zhang Qiang, an advertising company planner, with an independent personality and strong dedication, and never wants to be bound by marriage. Both are over 30 years old, but they are still single and unmarried.
Aunt Zhang has rarely gone out recently, but on this day she decided to go for a walk in the square of the community, wanting to take a break. She walked to a corner of the community and saw several old neighbors chatting, and Aunt Wang was among them. When they saw Aunt Zhang, they immediately beckoned her to come and sit.
"Oh, Aunt Zhang, I haven't seen you for a long time, why haven't you come out recently?" Aunt Wang asked with a grin.
Aunt Zhang smiled reluctantly and said, "I've been a little busy lately, so I don't have much time." ”
Aunt Wang didn't give up, and pretended to say mysteriously: "I heard that your family Zhang Qiang and Zhang Li are not married yet?" It's all so big, isn't there something wrong? ”
This sentence was like a sharp thorn, piercing deeply into Aunt Zhang's heart. Her face changed, but she held back the anger in her heart and smiled awkwardly: "The children have their own plans, don't worry." ”
Seeing this, Aunt Wang continued to sneer: "Oh, Aunt Zhang, you have to urge them." Other people's children are married and have children, and your family is still dragging it like this, which is really worrying. ”
Aunt Zhang was powerless to refute, so she could only bear these cynicisms silently. Her heart was full of grievances and anger, but there was nowhere to vent.
On this day, Aunt Zhang decided to hold a family party, hoping to have a good talk with the children. She sat on the sofa in the living room, looking at the door with a heavy heart, waiting for her children to arrive. Zhang Qiang and Zhang Li pushed open the door and walked in, they looked at their mother's serious expression, and had a hunch that this would not be an ordinary party.
"Mom, do you have anything to do with us?" Zhang Qiang asked as he took off his coat.
Aunt Zhang took a deep breath, lowered her voice and said, "You all sit down, I have something to say to you." ”
Zhang Qiang and Zhang Li glanced at each other, and then sat down on the sofa. Aunt Zhang looked at them, her eyes full of worry.
"I'm really worried that both of you are so old and not married yet." Aunt Zhang said straight to the point, "The neighbors are gossiping behind their backs, saying that I'm incapable of being a mother, and I can't even control my own children." I don't even dare to go out the door now. ”
Zhang Qiang frowned, looking a little impatient: "Mom, what do the neighbors say you care so much?" We don't need to be dictated in our way of life. ”
Zhang Li also nodded and added, "Yes, Mom, I'm busy with work now, and I don't have time to think about getting married." You're always pushing us like that, and we're annoyed too. ”
Aunt Zhang listened to the children's words, and the anxiety in her heart became even deeper. She stood up, walked to the window, looked at the scenery of the neighborhood outside the window, and sighed: "You don't understand how terrible public opinion is among neighbors. You're all older, and I'm really afraid that no one will take care of you in the future. ”
Zhang Qiang sneered: "Mom, you're thinking too much like this." What age is it now, and who cares about this? Besides, we can take care of ourselves and don't need to get married to solve the problem. ”
Zhang Li also echoed: "That's right, Mom, I'm just starting out in my career now, and I don't want to be constrained because I get married." I have my plan, please understand us. ”
Aunt Zhang's mood became heavier and heavier, she turned around, with a hint of helplessness in her eyes: "But, have you ever thought about my feelings?" I hear those gossip every day, and I feel so uncomfortable. Do you really plan not to marry for the rest of your life? ”
Zhang Qiang and Zhang Li were speechless for a while, they knew that their mother's worries were out of love, but they also had their own life choices. The family gathering became silent and oppressive, and everyone was caught up in their own thoughts.
Aunt Zhang walked up to her son and daughter and said softly, "Mom doesn't want to force you, I just hope you can understand my difficulties." You've grown up and have your own lives, but I hope you'll think about it for me too. ”
Zhang Qiang sighed and said, "Mom, we will consider your feelings, but we also hope that you can respect our choice." Just because we don't get married doesn't mean we're unhappy. ”
Zhang Li also said: "Yes, Mom, there are many ways to be happy, and you don't necessarily have to get married. We'll try to make our lives better, so don't worry too much. ”
Aunt Zhang listened to the children's words, and still had some contradictions in her heart. She knows her children have a point, but as a mother, she still wants to see them live happily ever after in the traditional sense.
A few days later, Aunt Zhang met her old friend Uncle Li in the community. Uncle Li saw that Aunt Zhang was depressed, and asked with concern, "Aunt Zhang, why haven't you come out recently?" Did something happen? ”
Aunt Zhang shook her head with a wry smile and said, "Alas, I don't want to say it, it's all the children's business." ”
Uncle Li nodded and comforted: "Children have their own choices, you don't care too much about other people's opinions." My grandson also chose not to marry and have children, but he has achieved a lot in his career and lives happily. ”
Aunt Zhang listened to Uncle Li's words and was touched in her heart. She began to think about her children's choices, recalled her own life, and realized that she had been sacrificing for her children's future, but ignoring their true feelings. She decided to try to understand the children's choices and stop forcing them to follow the traditional path.
After returning home, Aunt Zhang began to take the initiative to communicate with the children, learn about their work and life, and try to enter their world. She gradually discovered that Zhang Qiang had high achievements in the field of programming, and Zhang Li also had a good reputation in the advertising industry. She slowly felt the joy and satisfaction of the children.
Aunt Zhang gradually understands that children have their own lifestyles and pursuits. She decided to stop stubbornly persecuting them and try to take the initiative to understand their work and life.
One day, Aunt Zhang quietly came to Zhang Qiang's company, just in time for the company to hold an annual programming competition. She stood aside and watched her son concentrate on the computer, her face full of confidence and concentration. Zhang Qiang's colleagues praised his superb skills, and Aunt Zhang's heart swelled with pride.
At dinner, Aunt Zhang said to Zhang Qiang: "Qiangzi, my mother went to your company today, and I saw you at work, which is really amazing." ”
Zhang Qiang was a little surprised, but more moved: "Mom, why did you suddenly go to the company?" ”
Aunt Zhang smiled and said, "Mom wants to know about your work and see what you're doing." You're doing a great job, and Mom is so proud of you. ”
Zhang Qiang put down his chopsticks and looked at his mother gratefully: "Thank you, Mom." Your understanding is important to me. ”
At the same time, Aunt Zhang also began to pay more attention to Zhang Li's work. She took the initiative to ask her daughter about the projects and plans of the advertising agency, and Zhang Li happily showed her a recent advertising plan.
"Mom, this is a project we have done recently, and the part I am responsible for has been highly praised by the customer." Zhang Li said proudly.
Aunt Zhang looked at her daughter's work, and a hint of relief flashed in her eyes: "Lili, you are really talented, and my mother really underestimates you." ”
At a family gathering, Aunt Zhang finally mustered up the courage to apologize to the children: "I'm sorry, it's my mother who has gone too far." As long as you live happily, Mom will be relieved. ”
Zhang Qiang and Zhang Li looked at each other and smiled, and hugged their mother with emotion. Zhang Qiang said: "Mom, we always knew that you were for our good. Thank you for your willingness to understand us. ”
Zhang Li also said softly: "Mom, we will try our best to make ourselves happy, and you must also take good care of yourself." ”
Family relationships become more harmonious at this moment, and the house is filled with a warm atmosphere.
After that, Aunt Zhang started to participate in community activities again, and no longer cared about the gossip of her neighbors. She discovered that she could have lived a rich and colorful life. She enrolled in the community's senior college to learn new skills and enrich her life.
One day, Aunt Zhang attended a calligraphy class with her neighbors. She practiced calligraphy seriously, and Uncle Li praised on the side: "Aunt Zhang, you write really well!" ”
Aunt Zhang said with a smile: "Where is it, I have just started learning, and I am still far away." However, I was able to learn new things and feel that life had a new joy. ”
Uncle Li nodded in agreement: "Yes, live to learn all the time, and we, old friends, should also enjoy life more." ”
Aunt Zhang nodded with deep feeling, she felt a kind of ease and happiness that she had never felt before.
At the end of the story, Aunt Zhang and the children take a walk in the community together. The sun is shining, the breeze is blowing, and the whole neighborhood is bathed in warm sunshine. Zhang Qiang and Zhang Li accompanied their mother left and right, and the three of them chatted and laughed constantly.
Aunt Zhang looked at the children around her and felt extremely satisfied. She finally understands that happiness does not lie in the evaluation of the outside world, but in inner satisfaction and family harmony.
"Mom, are you having fun now?" Zhang Li asked softly.
Aunt Zhang smiled and nodded: "Happy, with you by my side, I'm not afraid of anything." ”
Zhang Qiang also said: "Mom, we will always be with you, no matter what happens, we are a family." ”
Aunt Zhang held the hands of the two children, and tears flashed in the corners of her eyes: "Yes, we are a family, and we will always be together." ”
Under the sunset, the figures of Aunt Zhang and the children were stretched very long, and the hearts of the three of them were closer. Aunt Zhang finally found her own happiness, and also found understanding and support for the children.