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At the wedding, my mother-in-law didn't drink the wine I toasted, who would have thought that 3 years later, she would come to my house to serve tea and pour water

At the wedding, my mother-in-law didn't drink the wine I toasted, who would have thought that 3 years later, she would come to my house to serve tea and pour water

A Tigger

This article declares: This article is a short story, the content is pure fiction, please watch it rationally

preface

Three years ago, at my wedding, something happened that I couldn't let go of for a long time, that is, when I was toasting, my mother-in-law rejected me mercilessly, and my hand was frozen in the air awkwardly.

This incident was deeply engraved in my mind for a long time afterward. But who would have thought that three years later, my mother-in-law would come to my house to bring me tea and water.

At the wedding, my mother-in-law didn't drink the wine I toasted, who would have thought that 3 years later, she would come to my house to serve tea and pour water

01

At my wedding three years ago, I knew in my heart that there were some things I would never forget. It was my wedding with Li Ting, I was excited and nervous, and my palms were sweaty when I toasted. After toasting my parents, I walked to my mother-in-law with a glass of wine and a smile on my face. According to custom, the groom toasts his parents-in-law to show respect and gratitude to them.

"Mom, you've worked hard, please have a glass of wine." I respectfully handed over my glass and spoke in a sincere tone. But I never expected that my mother-in-law just glanced at me lightly and waved her hand expressionlessly: "I don't drink." ”

The scene suddenly became awkward, and all the relatives and friends around me looked over, and my hands froze in mid-air. Li Ting, who was standing next to me, was also stunned, and hurriedly stepped forward to play a round: "Mom, this is just a courtesy, just take a sip." ”

At the wedding, my mother-in-law didn't drink the wine I toasted, who would have thought that 3 years later, she would come to my house to serve tea and pour water

The mother-in-law was still expressionless, shook her head slightly, and didn't say a word more. I smiled awkwardly and had to put down my glass, but my heart was filled with bitterness and helplessness. At that moment, I knew very well in my heart that my mother-in-law didn't look down on me at all.

After getting married, Li Ting and I moved to a small house we rented, and my mother-in-law rarely came, but every time I came, it always made me feel depressed. She always looked at me with critical eyes, and she had to give me guidance on the layout of the house, the placement of furniture, and even the clothes I wore and the food I cooked.

"The kitchen is too messy, Li Ting, how can you be so casual?" "This coffee table is not practical, it is messed up." "Dahe, you cook too much oil, it's not good for your health." Every sentence was like a thorn in my heart.

At the wedding, my mother-in-law didn't drink the wine I toasted, who would have thought that 3 years later, she would come to my house to serve tea and pour water

I know in my heart that my mother-in-law has always felt that I am not worthy of Li Ting. She is a strong person, and she always hopes that Li Ting can find a better partner, but Li Ting chose me, an ordinary salaryman. This made my mother-in-law very dissatisfied, and she didn't drink the glass of wine at the wedding, which was actually expressing her dissatisfaction with me.

Every time my mother-in-law left, I would be depressed for a long time and silent. Li Ting saw it in her eyes and tried her best to mediate our relationship: "Dahe, don't take it to heart, my mother is like that, she actually has no malice in her heart." ”

I knew that Li Ting was caught in the middle, and I tried to tell myself not to care too much. But the glass of wine that I didn't drink always made me feel that I couldn't hold my head up in front of my mother-in-law.

At the wedding, my mother-in-law didn't drink the wine I toasted, who would have thought that 3 years later, she would come to my house to serve tea and pour water

02

Time passed day by day, and although Li Ting's life and I were dull, they were also steady. But three years later, that winter, things suddenly changed.

That day, Li Ting looked a little solemn when she went home. I asked her what was wrong, and she hesitated for a moment before saying, "My mom has been in some trouble lately, she has invested in a project that has failed, she has lost a lot of money, and she has almost lost all her savings. ”

I was stunned, my mother-in-law has always been strong and always lives confidently, I never thought that she would encounter such a thing. "She's having a hard time right now, the family doesn't have much money, and my dad is not in good health, so she called me and told me that she might have to ask us for help." Li Ting's voice was a little helpless.

At the wedding, my mother-in-law didn't drink the wine I toasted, who would have thought that 3 years later, she would come to my house to serve tea and pour water

I had mixed feelings, and I felt that my mother-in-law's situation was a little pitiful, but it was inevitable that there was a trace of indifference: she never liked me, and even looked down on me, but now she has to rely on us for help.

A few days later, the mother-in-law really came. She changed from her previous high-mindedness, and her expression looked tired and haggard. She is no longer fussy and silently helps us with the housework. Every time she comes to the house, she will take the initiative to go to the kitchen to work, serve tea and pour water, cook and clean, everything is not ambiguous.

I looked at her busy back, and my heart was mixed. The mother-in-law, who used to give me no face at the wedding, is now doing housework in a low voice in our house, which makes me feel an indescribable feeling.

At the wedding, my mother-in-law didn't drink the wine I toasted, who would have thought that 3 years later, she would come to my house to serve tea and pour water

The mother-in-law's attitude softened more and more obviously. She no longer pointed fingers at me like before, nor did she speak with pricklines, but always patiently asked me: "Dahe, are you busy with work today?" Tired or not? ”

She even started doing little things for me. Once I was resting on the sofa, my mother-in-law brought me a cup of hot tea and whispered, "It's cold, drink a cup of hot tea to warm up." I was a little flattered, and I didn't know how to respond for a while, so I could only thank me mechanically.

Li Ting also noticed the change in her mother. Once she whispered to me: "My mother may have changed a lot of mentality recently because of family difficulties, and she is not so picky." You see, she's still willing to help with housework, and her attitude is really different. ”

At the wedding, my mother-in-law didn't drink the wine I toasted, who would have thought that 3 years later, she would come to my house to serve tea and pour water

I nodded, but there was always a knot in my heart that I couldn't untie: did my mother-in-law's change really change my opinion of me, or was it because I had no choice but to bow my head?

The mother-in-law's financial situation is getting worse and worse, and Li Ting has to give her money and support frequently. Seeing that my family's savings were getting smaller and smaller, the dissatisfaction in my heart began to accumulate. During a meal, I finally couldn't help myself and said something that had been pressed in my heart for many years.

"Mom, you have a much better attitude towards me now, but I want to ask, why didn't you drink my toast at the wedding three years ago? Do you think I'm not worthy? ”

At the wedding, my mother-in-law didn't drink the wine I toasted, who would have thought that 3 years later, she would come to my house to serve tea and pour water

As soon as the words came out, the atmosphere at the table instantly froze. Li Ting was stunned, and her mother-in-law also put down her chopsticks and was silent for a while. She looked up, a hint of guilt in her eyes.

"At that time, I really didn't like you." Her words were very direct, but they didn't have any smell of gunpowder, "I always felt that Li Ting could find a man with better conditions, I thought you couldn't give her happiness." So, I didn't drink that glass of wine. ”

Hearing her confess so bluntly, my heart tingled. Sure enough, she looked down on me all the time.

At the wedding, my mother-in-law didn't drink the wine I toasted, who would have thought that 3 years later, she would come to my house to serve tea and pour water

"But in the past three years, I have seen your kindness to Li Ting, and I have also seen your dedication to this family." The mother-in-law's voice was low and calm, "I admit that I was wrong. You are a good husband and son-in-law. I was caught off guard by what she said, and I didn't know how to respond for a while.

"I'm having a hard time right now, but my attitude doesn't change because I need help. I sincerely hope that you can live a good life, and thank you for taking care of Li Ting. After speaking, my mother-in-law stood up, picked up the teapot on the table, and poured me a cup of tea.

At that moment, the resentment and dissatisfaction in my heart seemed to be washed away at once. I picked up the cup of tea and took a sip, feeling relieved like never before.

At the wedding, my mother-in-law didn't drink the wine I toasted, who would have thought that 3 years later, she would come to my house to serve tea and pour water

03

From that day on, the relationship between me and my mother-in-law really began to ease. I no longer have a grudge against her, and she has become more gentle, offering to help every time she comes to the house, and is no longer as critical and blaming as before. Li Ting watched the improvement of our relationship, and she was also relieved, and there was a little more smile on her face.

Thinking back to the awkward scene at the wedding, I no longer feel angry, but instead feel that it was just a small episode that had to be experienced in our relationship. My mother-in-law didn't mean to embarrass me, but she had her own insistence and concerns. Over time, she slowly learned to accept me, and I finally let go of my prejudices.

At the wedding, my mother-in-law didn't drink the wine I toasted, who would have thought that 3 years later, she would come to my house to serve tea and pour water

That night, my mother-in-law was still busy in the kitchen, and I sat on the sofa, holding the hot tea she had just handed over, and I was filled with emotion.

The mother-in-law who used to refuse to drink my toast is now serving tea and pouring water at our house, and the relationship has changed silently. Perhaps, this is the power of time, which allows us to learn to understand, tolerate and tolerate.

Although life is ordinary, the warmth and harmony of the family are the real happiness.

This article declares: This article is a short story, the content is pure fiction, please watch it rationally
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