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Li Mei looked at the rain outside the window, and involuntarily recalled the bits and pieces with Zhang Qiang. The two used to be college classmates, from campus to marriage, although there were stumbles along the way, but more of them were warm memories. Zhang Qiang is a workaholic, he always goes out early and returns late for his career, but every time he comes home, he always brings some small gifts to Li Mei.
"Meizi, I read this book today and think you must like it." Zhang Qiang smiled and handed a copy of "The Wisdom of Life" to Li Mei.
"Do you remember when I said I wanted to read this book?" Li Mei took the book in surprise, her eyes shining with gratitude.
"Of course, I remember everything you say." Zhang Qiang touched her hair and smiled softly.
However, this wonderful time did not last long. Zhang Qiang's work pressure is increasing, often working overtime until late at night, and the communication between husband and wife is gradually decreasing. In the end, they chose to divorce because of all kinds of trivial quarrels and misunderstandings. After the divorce, Li Mei lived alone with her son Zhang Xiaolong, while Zhang Qiang continued to devote himself to his career.
One evening, Li Mei was busy working in the kitchen when she suddenly received a phone call. An unfamiliar voice came from the other end of the phone: "Hello, is it Ms. Li Mei?" ”
"Yes, who are you?"
"I am a doctor from the city hospital, Mr. Zhang Qiang was in a serious car accident this afternoon, and he is currently being rescued, please come as soon as possible."
Li Mei only felt that the world was spinning, and the kitchen knife in her hand fell to the ground with a "clang". She hurriedly explained a few words to Zhang Xiaolong, and then rushed to the hospital. When she arrived at the hospital, the doctor told her that Zhang Qiang's rescue had failed and that he had died. Li Mei stood at the door of the ward, looking at Zhang Qiang lying quietly on the bed, tears welling up in her eyes.
After that day, Li Mei always had a knot in her heart. Although divorced, she never really let go of her feelings for Zhang Qiang. She decided to visit Zhang Qiang's mother, Zhao Yufen, who had been taken care of by Zhang Qiang because of her poor health.
Zhao Yufen lives in an old apartment, and her health is deteriorating. Seeing Li Mei coming to visit, she showed a smile: "Meizi, you are here." ”
"Mom, why did you lose so much weight?" Li Mei looked at her distressedly, her eyes full of guilt.
"Alas, all these years thanks to the care of Hadron. Now that the hadron is gone, I have little hope. Zhao Yufen sighed, her eyes gloomy.
"Mom, don't say that. Xiaolong and I will always be with you, and we will not leave you alone. Li Mei held Zhao Yufen's hand and said firmly.
After some thought, Li Mei decided to take Zhao Yufen to live with her home so that she could take care of her. This decision is not easy, Li Mei's life is not easy, and with a sick old man, the burden is undoubtedly heavier. But she knows that this is the only thing she can do for Zhang Qiang, and it is also a kind of redemption for herself.
On the day of the move, Zhao Yufen reluctantly looked at the cottage where she had lived for decades, with tears in her eyes. Li Mei comforted her carefully: "Mom, let's live together, life will be better." ”
After Zhao Yufen lived in Li Mei's house, Li Mei took care of her carefully every day, cooking, laundry, and massage, and never complained. The neighbors saw it in their eyes and praised one after another: "Li Mei is really a good daughter-in-law." ”
However, the days were not so smooth. Zhao Yufen's condition was good and bad, and every attack made Li Mei exhausted. Once, Zhao Yufen suddenly fainted, and Li Mei hurriedly sent her to the hospital.
After the doctor came out, he said to Li Mei: "Zhao Yufen's condition has reached an advanced stage, and she needs to be accompanied 24 hours a day. ”
Li Mei nodded, although she was extremely tired, she had no intention of giving up.
"Meizi, I know I'm dragging you down." Zhao Yufen lay on the hospital bed and said weakly.
"Mom, don't say that. This is what I should do. Li Mei clenched Zhao Yufen's hand, with tears in her eyes.
In the days of taking care of Zhao Yufen, Li Mei gradually discovered that the former mother-in-law actually had many bitter stories that were not known. Zhao Yufen married Zhang Qiang's father due to family pressure when she was young, worked hard all her life, and finally spent her old age alone. Li Mei couldn't help but feel more understanding and pity for her.
Zhao Yufen's condition is getting worse and worse, and Li Mei travels back and forth between the hospital and her home almost every day. At night, Zhao Yufen often couldn't sleep in pain, and Li Mei could only sit on the edge of her bed, holding her hand and comforting her softly.
"Meizi, I'm afraid my old bones won't last long." Zhao Yufen said weakly.
"Mom, don't say that, we will have a lot of good days." Li Mei held back her tears and barely squeezed out a smile.
A gentle smile appeared on Zhao Yufen's face, but that smile was quickly replaced by pain. Li Mei didn't dare to relax for a moment, for fear that she would make a mistake. Time passed little by little, Zhao Yufen's body became weaker and weaker, and even speaking became difficult.
One night, Zhao Yufen suddenly held Li Mei's hand, and her voice was weak but firm: "Meizi, thank you for taking care of you all these years." You are a good daughter-in-law, in my life, it is worth it to have a daughter-in-law like you. ”
Li Mei's tears finally couldn't help but fall, she choked up and said, "Mom, don't say that, this is what I should do." ”
A glimmer of light flashed in Zhao Yufen's eyes, as if she was recalling something: "When I was young, I also had a beautiful love, but in the end we couldn't be together. I kept the photos and letters, which I kept all the time, in a wooden box under the bed. ”
Li Mei was shocked, but she didn't ask more, just held Zhao Yufen's hand tightly and accompanied her through this last time. Soon after, Zhao Yufen left this world peacefully in the torment of an illness. Li Mei stood in the ward, looking at Zhao Yufen's serene face, with mixed feelings in her heart.
After Zhao Yufen's death, Li Mei and her son Zhang Xiaolong sorted out her belongings together. When they sorted it out to the bottom of Zhao Yufen's bed, they found a wooden box. The wooden box was some years old, covered in dust and mottled marks.
"Mom, what is this?" Zhang Xiaolong asked curiously.
"It's your grandmother's memory when she was younger." Li Mei gently wiped the dust off the wooden box and carefully opened it.
There was a letter and some old photographs in the wooden box. Li Mei picked up the photo and saw the young woman in the photo, her eyes were full of longing for the future. That was Zhao Yufen's appearance when she was young, and there was a handsome young man standing next to her, and the two were smiling sweetly.
"Is this a picture of grandma when she was younger?" Zhang Xiaolong asked in surprise.
"Yes, this is your grandmother and her young sweetheart." Li Mei replied, a hint of emotion flashing in her eyes.
Li Mei picked up the letter, unfolded it, and read it. The letter is full of Zhao Yufen's memories of the love she had when she was young, as well as her gratitude to Li Mei.
"Meizi, by the time you read this letter, I may have already left. When I was younger, I had an unforgettable love, but in the end, due to family pressure, we couldn't be together. Later, I married your father-in-law, and although he was a good man, there was no love between us. I've always kept that memory in my heart, and only these photos and letters keep me company.
Over the years, you have taken care of me without regrets, and my heart is full of gratitude. You are a good daughter-in-law and the person I trust the most. Thank you for everything you have done for me, and may you be full of happiness in the rest of your life. ”
After Li Mei finished reading the letter, tears blurred her vision again. She closed the letter paper and gently put it back into the wooden box, her heart full of understanding and respect for Zhao Yufen.
"Mom, grandma is really not easy." Zhang Xiaolong said with emotion.
"Yes, she's been through too much in her life, but she's still strong." Li Mei sighed, "We must cherish our current life and not let ourselves have regrets." ”
Zhang Xiaolong nodded, and the mother and son snuggled up to each other, silently praying for Zhao Yufen, hoping that she could find true happiness in another world.
In the days after Ms. Zhao's death, Ms. Li often looked through the letter and the photos. She feels that these are not only Zhao Yufen's private memories, but also a microcosm of an era. She decided to write Zhao Yufen's story into a book to commemorate her life and hope to inspire more people.
One night, Li Mei and her son Zhang Xiaolong sat in the living room, discussing their future plans.
"Mom, are you really going to write Grandma's story into a book?" Zhang Xiaolong asked curiously.
"Yes, little dragon. I think Grandma's story is very meaningful, and her strength and forbearance deserve to be remembered. Li Mei nodded, her eyes determined.
"So how are you going to start?" Zhang Xiaolong seemed very interested.
"I'm going to start with her love story when she's young, all the way to her marriage to your dad, and then to her later experience living alone." Li Mei pondered and said, "I hope this book is not only a memorial to her, but also allows more people to understand the hardships of life and the power of perseverance." ”
Zhang Xiaolong nodded, a hint of approval flashed in his eyes: "Mom, I support you." You will surely be able to write well. ”
Li Mei smiled and patted her son's shoulder: "Thank you, Xiaolong." Actually, I have a new plan. ”
"What are you going to do?" Zhang Xiaolong asked curiously.
"I'm going to open a café and replan our lives." Li Mei's eyes were full of hope.
"Cafe? Mom, you really have an idea. Zhang Xiaolong was surprised and excited, "Then let's work together to make this plan a reality." ”
So, Li Mei began to get busy, sorting out Zhao Yufen's story while preparing for the café. She gets up early and goes to bed late every day, not only to consult information and write books, but also to run the market site selection, design and decoration. Zhang Xiaolong also fully supported his mother, put down the work at hand, and helped her take care of all affairs.
On a sunny morning, Li Mei and Zhang Xiaolong finally settled on a small shop near the city center and decided to open their café here. The mother and son decorated it with their own hands, and every corner was poured into their efforts. Li Mei also deliberately placed some photos of Zhao Yufen when she was young and some old objects in the store, so that the whole café was full of warm atmosphere.
"Mom, it's so beautiful here." Zhang Xiaolong looked at the newly renovated store and was full of joy.
"Yes, Xiaolong, this is our new beginning." Li Mei wiped the sweat from her forehead and said with a smile.
Finally, in the midst of hustle and bustle, Li Mei's café opened. Residents of the community came to congratulate one after another, and the café was full of people coming and going. Li Mei wore an apron and brewed coffee for each customer with her own hands, with a happy smile on her face.
"Sister Mei, your café is really good, the environment is good, and the coffee is delicious." Aunt Wang, a neighbor, was full of praise.
"Thank you, Aunt Wang, you can often come and sit if you like." Li Mei responded with a smile.
Zhang Xiaolong was also busy, he helped his mother receive guests and clean the table, and he didn't stop for a moment. Looking at his mother's busy figure, his heart was full of pride and emotion.
"Mom, I think we made the right decision." Zhang Xiaolong said to Li Mei in a free moment.
"Yes, Xiaolong, life always has to look forward." Li Mei looked up at her son, her eyes full of hope.
In the evening, after the café closed, Li Mei sat in the store, looking at Zhao Yufen's photos, and felt a lot of emotion in her heart. She knew that this was not only the beginning of a new life for their family, but also a consolation to Zhao Yufen.
"Mom, grandma will be proud of you." Zhang Xiaolong sat down next to Li Mei and said softly.
"I think so too." Li Mei nodded, her eyes shining with tears, but more hope and determination.
In the days to come, Li Mei will continue to write Zhao Yufen's story, and her café will gradually become a gathering place for community residents, where everyone can share their lives and feel warmth and love. And Li Mei has also found new happiness and satisfaction in this busy and fulfilling life.