My wife Lin Ting and I have been married for ten years and have a lovely five-year-old son, Xiaobao. The ten years of married life have not been smooth, and we often quarrel over small things. I have a straightforward personality and a bit of a temper;Lin Ting, on the other hand, is more tough, and the two of us quarrel again and again over trivial things.
Just last month, Lin Ting and I quarreled again over a major event, and we almost got into a divorce. The cause of the incident was that my father, Xiaobao's grandfather, had been in poor health recently, he was suffering from terminal stomach cancer, and he was in his 70s living alone in his hometown.
I happily told Lin Ting about this idea, but it attracted fierce opposition from her.
I didn't expect Lin Ting to oppose my proposal so strongly, I said with some annoyance: "My dad has terminal cancer and his health is getting worse, so you are so ruthless to let him live alone in his hometown?"Besides, he's in his 70s, so even if he lives in a crowded place, it won't have much impact on us. ”
Big impact!I've been scared to live with old people since I was a child, and you know that very well!Lin Ting's tone became even more excited, "I don't agree!."I just don't agree!You take care of your dad and your family, and it has nothing to do with me!”
What do you mean?I was also angry, "You are now my wife, the housewife of this family, how can you say that it has nothing to do with you?."Besides, we have a child, so it stands to reason that you should be considerate of me. ”
It's better not to mention being considerate!Lin Ting glared at me angrily, "When I married you, I didn't promise to take care of your parents!."With such an important change in family arrangement, you decided without consulting me, did you take me seriously?”
Okay!Lin Ting was so angry that her nose was crooked, "If you say you don't discuss, you won't discuss?"I also have the right to decide!You can keep the house and live by yourself, I'll leave with the baby!”
You!"I'm almost by her, why is she so unreasonable!"The child is mine, and the house is also purchased with the money I earned, so why should I give it to you?”
I have the final say on the children I have!The house was bought after we got married, and I have a share of the money, and I want to spend every minute!”
Lin Ting, you're crazy!Say break up?Want a divorce?"I couldn't believe it.
yes, you don't take me and the kids seriously anyway!Lin Ting turned around and left, sobbing loudly as she walked.
Watching Lin Ting angrily walk into the room to pack her luggage, my head was buzzing, and I was at a loss. At this moment, our son Xiaobao also ran over, stretched out his little hand to hug his mother's thigh, and cried aggrievedly: "Mom, do you want to take me away from Dad?"I don't want it!”
Looking at her son's big tearful eyes, Lin Ting's tears flowed down uncontrollably. She squatted down and picked up Xiaobao, and comforted softly: "Don't be afraid, baby, mom won't leave you." With that, she looked up at me, her eyes full of resentment.
My heart immediately softened. My son's cry reminded me that I can't just think about myself and my father, and my wife and children in this family. I took a deep breath, walked over to Lin Ting and said, "Tingting, I'm sorry, it's me who didn't think about the problem thoroughly. You and your baby are also the most important members of the family, and I shouldn't make a decision without consulting you. Let's calm down and have a good talk, okay?”
Lin Ting hugged her son, her eyes were still a little hesitant.
After that, I hurriedly packed a few clothes and left to return to my hometown. I was full of sorrow along the way, I couldn't imagine that I would have a big fight with Lin Ting, my father's illness was still so critical, I was so anxious.
When I returned home, I saw that my father was already dying, lying in bed and unable to speak. I held his withered hand and anxiously asked the doctor, "Doctor, how long can my dad last like this?"The doctor shook his head, saying that the old man's condition was critical, and he was afraid that it would be too late. I sat down in my chair, tears welling up in my eyes, and my heart was like a knife. If Dad is gone, how will I live!
Just then, my phone rang again. I wiped my tears and picked them up, it was Lin Ting calling. There was also a cry in her voice: "Don't worry, honey. I figured it out, since my father-in-law is in such a critical condition, let's ask him to move in with us. I will take good care of him, and our family must be reunited. ”
Hearing Lin Ting's transformation, I was so excited that I couldn't speak. It turns out that she will also think about me!I squeezed my father's hand and thought to myself that now our family of three finally has hope to be reunited!
In this way, with Lin Ting's transformation and her father's strong vitality, our family finally came together again. Lin Ting and I decided to take my father to the Great Wall that he had in mind to have a look and fulfill his wish.
Before leaving, I took Lin Ting's hand and said excitedly: "Lin Ting, you are the one who reunited this family." Thank you and I will love you forever!”
Lin Ting smiled shyly and nodded: "Husband, I love you too." We are a family that will always be together!I was very happy to hear Lin Ting's sweet confession. Finally, after all these ups and downs, we are back together as a family, and it is really gratifying.
Watching my son pull his father and talk endlessly, Lin Ting and I looked at each other and smiled. Lin Ting whispered to me: "Husband, look, this is a happy family!".With you and I dependent on each other, lovely children, and elderly people, how warm is this life!”
I shook her hand excitedly: "Yes dear, happiness is that simple. Let's be together forever in the future, holding hands to live this life!”
Lin Ting and I both had red circles in our eyes, and I hurriedly replied, "Dad, what stupid thing are you talking about!."With us, you are in such good health that you can live for another 20 years!Tingting and I will take care of you like our own parents, aren't we a big family now?”
Lin Ting also said: "Old uncle, don't worry, just tell me if you have anything." With me, you can enjoy Qingfu at home with peace of mind, and you want to spend more time with the baby!”
Thank you, good boy!The old man was so excited that he shed tears.
In this way, under the joint care of Lin Ting and me, my father lived happily in our family for many years. Now that I think of the first big fight we had, it's as far away as the past in our previous lives. Lin Ting's decision to change for her father's critical illness has made her happiness today. She and I both deeply understand that family happiness is based on mutual understanding and tolerance of each individual.
We are very happy now. Lin Ting not only took care of her father like her biological parents, but also the relationship between us became deeper and deeper. Every evening, our family would sit on the balcony and talk to each other. The baby is also becoming more and more cute and obedient, and has become the heart and soul of parents and grandfathers.
Occasionally, Lin Ting and I would talk about the big quarrel in the past. Every time we think of this, we are even more grateful for the happy life we have now. I often lament that the crisis at the beginning turned out to be a better place for us. That's the magic of fate.