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Wang Xu stood in the kitchen, carefully cleaning the crabs he had just bought. His movements are gentle and skillful, and a satisfied smile hangs on his face. Today is his wedding anniversary with his wife Liu Xin, and he specially bought these crabs to treat them both.
"Wife, what do you think of this crab?" Wang Xu shouted towards the living room, his voice a little excited.
Liu Xin put down the needlework in his hand and walked to the kitchen door, his eyes lit up: "Oh, it's good!" It's quite big. "
Wang Xu smiled and said: "Yes, although our pension is not much, we have to treat ourselves occasionally." "
Liu Xin nodded, but a trace of worry flashed in her eyes: "But, haven't we been subsidizing Qianqian and them?" "
Wang Xu sighed and put down the crab in his hand: "I know what you're worried about. Qian Qian and Liu Jie's work is unstable, we don't help a little, and their lives are more difficult. "
As he spoke, the doorbell rang suddenly. Liu Xin went to open the door and found that it was her daughter Wang Qian and son-in-law Liu Jie who came.
"Dad, Mom, let's take a look at you." Wang Qian said with a smile, but there was a hint of uneasiness in her eyes.
Liu Jie followed, his eyes scanning the living room, and suddenly noticed the crab in the kitchen. His eyes lit up suddenly: "Wow, crab! "
Wang Xu heard the movement and walked out of the kitchen: "Qianqian, Liu Jie, you came just in time." I just bought some crabs, let's eat them together. "
Wang Qian said a little uncomfortably: "Dad, in fact, we are here to ......"
Before she could finish speaking, Liu Jie interjected: "Okay, okay, it just so happens that we haven't had dinner yet." "
Wang Xu and Liu Xin glanced at each other, and both of them understood in their hearts that the daughter and his wife might have come for money this time. But now that the children came, they greeted them warmly.
At dinner, everyone sat around the table. Wang Xu served the boiled crab to the table, and the aroma was overflowing.
"Come, everybody's a taste." Wang Xu said with a smile, "Although the conditions of our family are not good, we have to enjoy it occasionally." "
Liu Jie couldn't wait to grab a crab and feast on it. Wang Qian was a little absent-minded, looking at her parents from time to time.
Halfway through eating, Wang Xu found that there was only the last crab left on the plate. He looked at everyone's bowls and felt as if he had eaten less, so he reached for them.
Liu Jie frowned suddenly, and his face became a little ugly. He said coldly, "Dad, haven't you already eaten several?" "
As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere at the table suddenly froze. Wang Xu's hand hung in mid-air, and the smile on his face froze. Liu Xin hurriedly played a round: "It's okay, it's okay, everyone eats." "
Wang Xu slowly withdrew his hand, and a bitterness appeared in his heart. He looked at his son-in-law in front of him and suddenly felt a deep sense of disappointment and exhaustion. After years of dedication, is it in exchange for such treatment?
After the meal, Wang Qian made an excuse to pull her mother Liu Xin to the balcony to talk, obviously wanting to discuss economic matters. Wang Xu sat on the sofa, watching TV absentmindedly, but his mind was recalling the scene just now.
He began to question whether he had made the right choice over the years. Does blindly giving make children take it for granted? Wang Xu fell into deep thought, not knowing how to face this sudden family crisis.
Wang Xu sat on the sofa, his inner turmoil and anger like a tumbling wave. Liu Jie's reaction to the last crab was like a thorn, piercing deep into his heart. He took a deep breath and decided not to be silent any longer.
"Liu Jie," Wang Xu said slowly, with a hint of tremor in his voice, "What did you mean by what you just said?" "
Liu Jie was playing with his mobile phone, and said without raising his head: "It's not interesting, I just think you eat a little too much." "
This sentence completely ignited the anger in Wang Xu's heart. He stood up suddenly, his face flushed: "How much do I eat?" This is my house, I bought crabs, I can eat as much as I want! "
Hearing the quarrel, Liu Xin and Wang Qian hurriedly ran in from the balcony. Wang Qian saw her father's angry appearance, and hurriedly said, "Dad, don't be angry, Liu Jie didn't mean that." "
Liu Jie pursed his lips and said disappreciatively: "I just said it casually, as for such a big reaction?" "
Wang Xu pointed at Liu Jie, his voice trembling with anger: "What kind of attitude do you have?" The pension we have worked so hard to save is subsidized to you every month, and if you are not grateful, forget it, and still point fingers here? "
Liu Xin tried to ease the tense atmosphere: "Lao Wang, don't get excited, have something to say." "
But Wang Xu couldn't suppress the anger in his heart: "What to say?" Over the years, we have been frugal just to make our daughter's life better. But what about you? Even if the job is unstable, I always reach out for money. Today's meal, I originally wanted to treat myself and your mother, but when it comes to your mouth, I have become an insatiable person? "
When Wang Qian heard this, her face changed: "Dad, what do you mean by this?" We're grateful for your help, but you can't say that about us! "
Liu Jie sneered: "Yes, we don't have to ask you for help." If it weren't for Wang Qian's insistence, we wouldn't have come to you. "
This sentence completely angered Wang Xu. He slammed the table, shaking the teacups and jumping: "Good, good! Since you say so, I won't give you another penny from today! Don't come to us again as you like! "
Liu Xin exclaimed: "Lao Wang, calm down!" "
Wang Qian's eyes were red, and her voice was crying: "Dad, how can you be like this?" We are your daughters! "
Wang Xu sneered: "Daughter? Good daughter! Look at your attitude, what am I, a father, in your eyes? ATM? "
Liu Jie stood up and said coldly: "Okay, if you don't give it, you won't give it." We can live well ourselves. Let's go, Wang Qian, let's go home. "
Wang Qian hesitated, tears rolling in her eyes: "Dad, Mom, do you really want this?" "
Wang Xu turned around and didn't look at his daughter's eyes: "Let's go, and live your own life in the future." "
Liu Xin was so anxious that he stomped his feet: "Old Wang, how can you say such a thing?" Sissi, don't go, Mom will talk to your dad. "
But Wang Qian had already been pulled by Liu Jie to the door. Before going out, Liu Jie didn't forget to turn around and sarcastically say: "Uncle Wang, enjoy your crabs and save us from being an eyesore." "
With a thud, the door slammed shut. There was a deathly silence in the room.
Wang Xu sat back on the sofa and covered his face with his hands. Liu Xin sat next to him and patted him lightly on the back: "Lao Wang, you are too impulsive." No matter what they say, they are also our daughters and sons-in-law. "
Wang Xu raised his head, his eyes were full of pain and confusion: "Have I done anything wrong all these years?" Why did we get this result in exchange for our efforts? "
Liu Xin sighed: "Maybe we should really think about how to treat the children." Blindly giving, it may make them lose their ability to be independent. "
Wang Xu was silent for a long time, and finally made up his mind: "No, I won't take back what I just said." This time, I want them to understand that life is not so easy. "
Looking at her husband's determined eyes, Liu Xin knew that he had made up his mind. She gently held Wang Xu's hand, and the two of them were relatively speechless, only the sound from the TV broke the silence in the room. At this moment, they all realized that the family relationship had reached a turning point, and no one could say what the future would be.
Wang Xu sat on the balcony, looking at the sunset in the distance, and his heart was still full of complicated emotions. A whole month has passed since the dispute with her daughter Wang Qian and son-in-law Liu Jie that day. During this time, he always stuck to his decision and did not give them any financial subsidies.
Liu Xin walked to the balcony and gently patted her husband's shoulder: "Lao Wang, are you still thinking about that?" "
Wang Xu took a deep breath and said slowly: "Yes, I've been wondering if we really did something wrong. "
Liu Xin sat next to Wang Xu and held his hand: "Actually, I think your decision is right. During this time, I have also been reflecting on the fact that maybe we were too doting on Sissi and them before. "
Wang Xu nodded: "I think so too." During the month, I signed up for a Tai Chi class in the community and started learning to use a smartphone. I found that our lives can be so colorful. "
Just then, the doorbell rang. Liu Xin got up to open the door, and was surprised to find that it was Wang Qian and Liu Jie standing outside the door.
Wang Qian's eyes were a little red: "Dad, Mom, can we come in?" "
Wang Xu and Liu Xin glanced at each other and silently opened the door.
In the living room, the atmosphere is somewhat solemn. Liu Jie was the first to speak: "Uncle and aunt, Wang Qian and I have thought a lot during this time. We... We were wrong. "
Wang Qian continued: "Yes, Mom and Dad. This month, we have finally realized how dependent we are on you. I got a new job, and Liu Jie started to work hard to learn new skills. We want to live a good life on our own. "
Wang Xu listened to his daughter's words, and a hint of relief flashed in his eyes: "You can have such an idea, your mother and I are very happy." "
Liu Jie lowered his head: "Uncle, I'm really sorry for what happened that day." I shouldn't have spoken like that, and I shouldn't have been disrespectful to you. "
Wang Xu sighed: "Let the past pass." It is important that you understand that life requires your own efforts. "
Liu Xin smiled and said, "Since everyone has figured it out, let's have a meal together today." It just so happened that I bought some crabs and we enjoyed them together. "
Wang Qian looked at her mother in surprise: "Mom, do you remember to buy crabs?" "
Wang Xu smiled and said, "This time is different. Each of us must learn moderation and learn to cherish. Let's prepare dinner together. "
Looking at the busy figure of the whole family, Wang Xu felt a long-lost warmth. He understands that this turmoil not only made his daughter and his wife grow up, but also made him and his wife re-examine their later life.
In the aroma of crab, the family finds a new balance. They learn to respect each other and the importance of giving in moderation. Wang Xu believes that in the future, they will get along in a more mature and understanding way, and work together to create a more harmonious family atmosphere.