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The story takes place in a small county town, where the male protagonist Li Qiang and his wife Wang Li have been working in the city for many years. Li Qiang works as a manager in a factory, and Wang Li works as a nurse in a hospital, and both of them are very busy with their jobs and have little leisure time. Li Qiang's mother, Chen Xiuying, a simple and kind rural woman, lives alone in her hometown.
Nine years ago, Li Qiang and Wang Li's daughter Xiaoxue was born. First-time parents are excited and flustered, but they soon discover that life in the city is too fast-paced to take care of a newborn. After discussing with Wang Li, Li Qiang decided to send Xiaoxue back to the countryside and let her mother-in-law Chen Xiuying help take care of her.
"Mom, Xiaoxue is still so young, we really can't take care of it." Li Qiang said to his mother on the phone, "Can you help us take it for a while?" ”
Chen Xiuying heard her son's request and agreed without saying a word. "Okay, Qiangzi, you can rest assured that you will send the child back, and I will definitely take care of her."
In this way, Xiaoxue was sent back to the countryside and raised by her grandmother Chen Xiuying. Although Chen Xiuying is not young, her body is still strong, and she is unambiguous in handling housework and taking care of children. She gets up early every day to cook and do laundry for Xiaoxue, play with her, and tell stories. Xiaoxue grew up healthily under Chen Xiuying's careful care, and her grandmother became her closest person.
"Grandma, today we learned a new nursery rhyme, shall I sing it to you?" Xiaoxue took Chen Xiuying's hand, her face full of excitement.
"Okay, grandma likes to listen to Xiaoxue sing the most." Chen Xiuying smiled kindly and stroked Xiaoxue's head.
Time passed day by day, and in a blink of an eye, Xiaoxue was already nine years old. In the past nine years, Chen Xiuying has never asked Li Qiang and Wang Li for a penny, and silently assumed the responsibility of taking care of her granddaughter. Every time Li Qiang and Wang Li called home to greet her, she always said lightly: "Xiaoxue is very good, you can work at ease." ”
However, deep in the hearts of Li Qiang and Wang Li, they often feel guilty for their mothers. "Are we being too selfish? Leaving the child to the mother for so many years. Wang Li often blames herself in the dead of night.
"Mom's health has always been fine, she said it's okay." Li Qiang comforted his wife, but he was not without doubts in his heart.
On holidays, Li Qiang and Wang Li would take time to go back to the countryside to visit their mother and daughter. Every time she goes back, Chen Xiuying always prepares a hearty meal early to welcome them. Xiaoxue will also excitedly throw herself into the arms of her parents and share her life with them.
"Mom and Dad, look, this is my drawing!" Xiaoxue proudly held up a colorful painting with a bright smile.
"Wow, our Xiaoxue is really a little painter!" Wang Li kissed her daughter's forehead, her eyes full of doting.
Chen Xiuying watched all this from the sidelines, feeling both happy and a little sour. She knows that it is not easy for her son and daughter-in-law to work hard in the city, but she also hopes that they can spend more time with their children. However, she never spoke it and always supported them silently.
"Mom, you've worked hard." Every time Li Qiang comes home, he helps his mother do some farm work, and his heart is full of gratitude.
"Don't say that, Qiangzi, Xiaoxue is my granddaughter, and I should take her." Chen Xiuying always replied with a smile, "You just need to work hard outside." ”
In the past nine years, Chen Xiuying and Xiaoxue have established a deep relationship. In the dead of night, Chen Xiuying would look at Xiaoxue who was sleeping and sigh softly: "Child, grandma will definitely take good care of you until your parents can pick you up." ”
On Xiaoxue's ninth birthday, Li Qiang and Wang Li specially returned to the countryside to celebrate their daughter's birthday. Chen Xiuying still prepared a sumptuous meal, and the house was filled with laughter. However, no one expected that this return to their hometown would become a turning point in their lives.
A few days later, Chen Xiuying suddenly felt unwell, weak, and even had difficulty getting out of bed. She endured her discomfort and continued to take care of Xiaoxue, but her condition became more and more serious. Finally, one day, she couldn't hold it anymore and collapsed in the kitchen.
"Xiaoxue, grandma is a little uncomfortable, you go find Grandma Zhang next door." Chen Xiuying said weakly to Xiaoxue.
Xiaoxue was so frightened that she burst into tears, but she still obediently ran to find Grandma Zhang. Grandma Zhang saw that the situation was not right, and immediately dialed Li Qiang's phone.
"Qiangzi, your mother is sick, come back and have a look!" Grandma Zhang said eagerly.
When Li Qiang heard the news, his heart suddenly sank. He immediately informed Wang Li, and the two decided to take leave to go back to the countryside to visit their mother.
"Lili, Mom has always been in good health, why did she suddenly fall ill?" Li Qiang was anxious on the road.
"We may have overlooked her hard work and hard work, let's go back and see." Wang Li was in a heavy mood and full of guilt.
When they returned to the countryside and saw their mother lying weakly on the bed, Li Qiang and Wang Li suddenly felt extremely sad. Xiaoxue threw herself into her mother's arms and cried about her grandmother's condition.
"Mom and Dad, grandma is very tired every day, I'm so afraid of her ......" Xiaoxue cried and choked.
"Mom, why didn't you tell us earlier?" Li Qiang held his mother's hand, his eyes full of tears.
"Qiangzi, Mom doesn't want you to worry, you are busy working in the city, Xiaoxue can be taken care of by me." Chen Xiuying smiled weakly, "I didn't expect it, I really couldn't hold it this time." ”
Seeing her mother's sickness, Wang Li also burst into tears. "Mom, it's all our fault, you've worked hard all these years."
Grandma Zhang persuaded on the side: "It's understandable that you young people are busy with work, but the elderly also need to be cared for." This time, you have to think about it, and you can't let Chen Xiuying support her alone. ”
Li Qiang and Wang Li glanced at each other, secretly determined in their hearts. The two decided to rush back to the city overnight to pick up their mother and Xiaoxue to go back to live together, and do their filial piety.
That night, Li Qiang and Wang Li began to pack their belongings and prepare to take their mother to the city for treatment. Grandma Zhang also came to help, busy arranging.
"Xiaoxue, pack your schoolbag, let's go back to the city with my parents and take good care of grandma." Wang Li said softly to Xiaoxue.
"Okay, I'll take good care of grandma." Xiaoxue nodded sensibly and began to organize her things.
With the help of relatives, Li Qiang's family drove back to the city overnight. Along the way, Li Qiang kept looking back at his mother, his eyes full of apology and distress.
"Mom, when we get to the city, we will give you a full body examination, and you must treat the disease well." Li Qiang said firmly.
"Qiangzi, mom doesn't expect anything in this life, as long as your family is well, I'll rest assured." Chen Xiuying was moved to hold her son's hand, tears flashing in her eyes.
Wang Li also comforted on the side: "Mom, don't worry, our family will be together in the future, and you will never be alone again." ”
After a night of traveling, Li Qiang's family finally returned to their home in the city. They immediately sent Chen Xiuying to the hospital, and after a detailed examination, the doctor confirmed that she needed to be hospitalized. Li Qiang and Wang Li stayed by their mother's side and never left.
"Xiaoxue, during the time grandma is hospitalized, we have to take turns to take care of her." Wang Li said to her daughter.
"I know, Mom, I'll be obedient and won't let you worry about it." Xiaoxue nodded obediently.
The family works together to face the difficult situation. Li Qiang and Wang Li finally realized that family affection is the most important thing, and they decided not to ignore their mother's hard work in the future, but to express their filial piety with actions.
During the time of treatment in the hospital, Li Qiang and Wang Li took turns to take care of Chen Xiuying. They work during the day and spend the night with their mother in the hospital. At first, Chen Xiuying was a little unaccustomed to it, but seeing her son and daughter-in-law so dedicated, her heart felt extremely warm.
"Qiangzi, Lili, don't be too tired, I can handle it alone in the hospital." Chen Xiuying said distressed to her son and daughter-in-law.
"Mom, your health is the most important thing, we can't ignore you anymore." Li Qiang said firmly.
"Yes, Mom, you can recuperate in peace, we are at home." Wang Li also agreed.
Under the careful care of the family, Chen Xiuying's condition gradually improved. Doctors said she was recovering well and would be able to go home in a little while.
After returning home, Li Qiang and Wang Li continued to take care of their mother. Li Qiang deliberately took a few days off to help his mother arrange the daily life of the family. Wang Li carefully prepares nutritious meals after work every day to ensure that Chen Xiuying can eat well and rest well.
"Xiaoxue, let's help grandma do rehabilitation exercises together today, okay?" Wang Li said to her daughter.
"Okay, Mom, I'll help Grandma beat her back." Xiaoxue happily agreed, ran to her grandmother's side, and carefully beat her on the back.
"What a great granddaughter of mine." Chen Xiuying looked at Xiaoxue with a long-lost smile on her face.
As time passed, Chen Xiuying's body gradually recovered, and family relationships became more harmonious. Li Qiang and Wang Li realized that the warmth of family and the preciousness of family affection are more important than anything else.
One night, the whole family sat together, and Chen Xiuying said with emotion: "Qiangzi, Lili, Xiaoxue, grandma is so happy, with your company, grandma feels a lot younger." ”
"Mom, your health and happiness are our greatest wish." Li Qiang said movingly.
"Grandma, you must always be with us." Xiaoxue hugged her grandmother tightly, her face full of happiness.
Since then, Li Qiang and Wang Li have cherished every time they spend with their families even more. Every weekend, they would take Chen Xiuying and Xiaoxue out for a walk and visit the park, and the family was happy. Xiaoxue has also become more cheerful and confident in such a family environment.
"Mom and Dad, today the teacher praised me and said that I drew very well!" Xiaoxue excitedly shares her small achievements.
"Our little snow was awesome! Keep up the good work, Mom and Dad and Grandma are proud of you. Wang Li encouraged.
Chen Xiuying looked at all this, and her heart was full of relief. She knew that her efforts were not in vain, her son and daughter-in-law finally understood the meaning of family affection, and the family was rejuvenated.
One sunny afternoon, Li Qiang and Wang Li took Xiaoxue and Chen Xiuying to the park for a walk. Watching the child running on the grass, Chen Xiuying had a satisfied smile on her face.
"Mom, look, Xiaoxue is so happy." Li Qiang said with emotion.
"Yes, Qiangzi, Lili, as long as our family is together, we can overcome any difficulties." Chen Xiuying said affectionately.
"Yes, Mom, we will cherish every moment with you more in the future." Wang Li held Chen Xiuying's hand, her eyes full of gratitude and determination.
The family bathed in the warm sunlight and felt a strong family affection. Li Qiang and Wang Li finally understood that only when they were together could they truly appreciate the beauty of life. This warm family is rejuvenated, and happy smiles are on everyone's faces.