The mother-in-law disliked her daughter-in-law's gluttony and laziness, and the daughter-in-law said, I have had enough of these days.
An Xiaoqing and her husband are college classmates and fellow countrymen, and they got married a year after graduation. When they got married, An Xiaoqing's house became their home, a gift from her parents on her eighteenth birthday.
At the beginning, An Xiaoqing's mother said that no matter what her future son-in-law is, prepare a house for you in advance, so that you will not suffer too many grievances.
Although her husband doesn't have her own house, An Xiaoqing doesn't care. She thinks that as long as the two have a good relationship, it is enough to have a house to live in, and there is no need to worry too much about material issues, so as not to hurt feelings.
When getting married, An Xiaoqing considered that her husband's family was not wealthy, so she didn't ask for too much bride price, but just held a more decent wedding. She felt that as long as her husband really loved her, it was enough, and everything else was secondary.
After marriage, her husband was responsible for cooking, because An Xiaoqing's cooking skills were not good, either she was not skilled or she was mushy. Her husband felt sorry for her, and proposed that she would not be allowed to enter the kitchen in the future, and that all the cooking would be left to him.
Every day after dinner, the two would go for a walk hand in hand in the park outside the community. They enjoyed the scenery and teased the children passing by, and felt very happy.
Half a year later, when the village was slack, my father-in-law and mother-in-law came to my son's house to stay for a few days with a large bag of things.
One day, An Xiaoqing came home from work and saw that the living room was in chaos, and her parents-in-law were catching a big rooster that was desperately running away.
There were also poops pulled by the big rooster in a hurry on the couch, and some chicken feathers were scattered on the floor.
An Xiaoqing hurriedly said hello, and then went to the kitchen to take a look, and found that it was full of agricultural products brought by her mother-in-law, including potatoes, garlic, several kinds of green vegetables, and an old hen with her feet tied to the ground.
My husband was stir-frying, and when I saw my wife coming back, I knew that she would not be able to stand it if she loved cleanliness, so she said don't worry, I will clean up after cooking in a while.
The father-in-law managed to catch the big rooster because he had never killed a chicken. The mother-in-law had to volunteer and say to see her. As a result, the big rooster broke free in pain, fluttering everywhere in the kitchen, and the walls on the floor were fluttering everywhere with chicken blood ideas.
An Xiaoqing was very puzzled, and said that it would be easier for you to kill it at home and then bring it back?My mother-in-law said you don't understand, on such a hot day, it spoiled and stinked after several hours on the road.
My husband knew that she was dirty at home, so he quickly patted her and said that it was okay, and the other one I would kill and freeze after eating.
While the parents-in-law were eating, they chatted with their sons about some family matters and the big and small affairs between relatives.
An Xiaoqing finished eating first and went to the bedroom. Because of the topic of her parents-in-law, she can't interject, and she hardly goes back to her hometown, and she doesn't know a few relatives in her hometown.
After eating, my husband began to clean up the table, because he usually didn't let An Xiaoqing do these jobs, saying that dish soap would hurt his wife's Qianqianyu hands.
At this time, the mother-in-law was unhappy, muttering that there is no woman who does not do housework. I don't cook or wash the dishes, and I look good when I marry a wife!
The bedroom door was not closed, and the mother-in-law's words clearly reached An Xiaoqing's ears.
After all, her mother-in-law is an elder, so An Xiaoqing hurriedly packed up some dirty clothes and threw them into the washing machine on the balcony, ready to wash clothes.
The mother-in-law who followed behind her muttered, pointed to a few pieces of clothing and said that these are enough, why waste water, just wash it by hand.
An Xiaoqing responded with a smile: "These are not underwear, you can simply dispose of them in the washing machine, and you will use a lot of water to wash them by hand." ”
Xi to the frugality of the countryside, the mother-in-law didn't seem to care, went straight to the washing machine, pulled the clothes out, and put them in the basin next to them.
had no choice but to be helpless, An Xiaoqing decided to wash these clothes by hand, anyway, her mother-in-law would not be here for long, there was no need to make her unhappy because of this little thing.
After work the next day, An Xiaoqing went to the vegetable market to buy eight hairy crabs and some crayfish. She thought that her parents-in-law rarely tasted these delicacies, so she could let them try them.
At dinner, my parents-in-law were overjoyed. My father-in-law couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "There used to be a lot of crabs in the countryside, but no one wanted to eat them, but now they have become a delicacy." ”
While enjoying the fun of breaking crab legs, the mother-in-law echoed and said, "Yes, what rural people didn't like in the past has now become a rarity." ”
Homeopathically, the mother-in-law asked casually: "These crabs shouldn't be cheap now, they cost a few dollars!."”
An Xiaoqing chuckled and said lightly: "It's not that cost-effective, a crab costs fifty yuan!."”
The mother-in-law was shocked when she heard this, and the crab in her hand almost fell off. She couldn't help but complain: "It's too expensive, you are willing to buy such an expensive thing to eat!."”
Sun Lei hurriedly relieved his daughter-in-law and defended: "We are usually reluctant to eat, isn't this Xiaoqing specially bought to entertain you." ”
After hearing this, the mother-in-law still had palpitations, and immediately reminded her daughter-in-law: "Don't be so lascivious in the future, our family is not rich and expensive." ”
An Xiaoqing smiled proudly: "It's all my own money, and I also have a job." ”
Sun Lei was afraid that his wife would be unhappy, so he hurriedly explained: "Mom, don't underestimate Xiaoqing, her salary is higher than mine!."”
The mother-in-law still refuses to forgive: "No matter whose money it is, you have to save it, and you have to think about having children and raising children in the future." ”
She continued: "You have been married for half a year, why haven't you moved, you have to hurry up and have children, I am willing to help you take care of it." ”
An Xiaoqing smiled and did not respond. After all, her father-in-law was still sitting at the dinner table, and she didn't want to start a discussion with her mother-in-law on this topic.
Sun Lei sandwiched a piece of chicken to his mother-in-law and enlightened: "We just got married, and we still want to live in a two-person world, and we will think about having children later." ”
At this time, my father-in-law suddenly threw the chopsticks on the table with a snap and said, "Isn't the purpose of marriage to pass on the family lineage and have children?"Why do you have to wait until later!”
An Xiaoqing was startled, and nervously picked up the rice bowl, not daring to make any sound. The husband took the opportunity to help his father pick up the chopsticks and handed them to him, explaining: "We just feel that we are still young now, and we want to wait for our career to stabilize before having children, and we don't want it." ”
The mother-in-law pointed at her son with chopsticks and reproached: "Don't say these useless things, it is natural to get married and have children." Otherwise, the people in the village will laugh at you for not being able to give birth. ”
An Xiaoqing put down her rice bowl and said softly: "Mom and Dad, I'm done eating, you can eat slowly." She hurried into the bedroom, not wanting to hear anything more from her mother-in-law.
Since her mother-in-law came, An Xiaoqing has been feeling very depressed. In addition to letting her wash her clothes by hand, her mother-in-law had to teach her how to stir-fry and cook, emphasizing that housework was a woman's responsibility and that men would be ridiculed for doing housework.
In order to meet the expectations of her parents-in-law, An Xiaoqing could only try to act according to their requirements, and looked forward to her mother-in-law leaving early every day.
Fortunately, after nearly a month, her father-in-law and mother-in-law finally left, and An Xiaoqing breathed a sigh of relief.
After work in the evening, she lay on the sofa and played with her mobile phone, waiting for her husband to come back to cook. However, after my husband came back, he walked around the kitchen, and when he came out, he said with a straight face: "You came back so early, why don't you cook?"”
An Xiaoqing didn't get angry, and said with a smile: "Didn't you cook before?"I can't do it well, I hope that when my mother-in-law leaves, I will be liberated. ”
The husband said angrily: "The home belongs to the two of us, you can't just count on me, besides, whose family is not a woman's cooking." ”
An Xiaoqing felt a little aggrieved, and said softly, "Didn't you not let me into the kitchen before?"I'm afraid I'm tired and I'm afraid I'll get dirty, why are you completely changed as soon as your mother-in-law leaves!”
My husband suddenly said, "It's all because of my mother's suggestion, she makes a lot of sense." If your food is delicious, I'll eat more;If it doesn't taste good, then exercise more. After all, it is the women who are more comfortable with housework. ”
An Xiaoqing's face instantly became elongated, and she almost fell to the ground. My husband hurriedly added: "Actually, I don't have to let you cook, in the future, whoever comes back early will cook first, okay?"I'm going to try it today. ”
Because An Xiaoqing got off work early, the responsibility of cooking basically fell on her shoulders. But after all, she loves her husband deeply, so she silently accepts this responsibility.
However, after eating, she resolutely refused to wash the dishes and said that her husband had to do it himself.
With the advent of the winter solstice, the farm work in the fields has also come to an end, and the father-in-law and mother-in-law have visited again. This time, they brought two freshly slaughtered chickens, as well as some home-harvested millet, soybeans and mung beans.
My father-in-law brought a bag full of potatoes and onions in a fertilizer bag, as well as half a bag of green radish. He said that these are all home-grown, and they are safe to eat.
Looking at this large pile of ingredients, An Xiaoqing couldn't help but ask her mother-in-law: "There are too many of these things, I won't be able to eat them until next spring!."”
The mother-in-law replied calmly: "We eat fast every day, anyway, we don't plan to go back to our hometown during this time, the climate here is much warmer than our hometown." ”
An Xiaoqing was silent, and her eyes turned to her husband on the side. The husband quickly looked away and pretended to tidy up the kitchen.
Before nightfall, An Xiaoqing complained to her husband: "Why didn't you tell me earlier that your parents were coming over for the winter?"”
My husband explained: "My parents are old and haven't enjoyed any blessings, we have heating here, and it's a waste if there is no one during the day." ”
An Xiaoqing stared at her husband angrily and said, "Why didn't you tell me in advance?"This is a place where we live together, and I have to have the right to know. ”
Her husband looked up at her: "My parents are also your parents, even if you tell you in advance, you have to accept it." And now it's okay to tell you. ”
After her mother-in-law came, every day when she cooked dinner, An Xiaoqing always had to fry at least one potato, onion and radish brought by her mother-in-law. The mother-in-law said that it was too hot at home, and she was worried that the vegetables would sprout or rot if they were eaten slowly, so she strongly asked her to cook. And these things are not liked by An Xiaoqing, even if they are fried, she will only fry one or two of her favorite dishes.
However, my mother-in-law's face was unsatisfactory every day, and she always disliked saying that it was too much for four people to eat two dishes. An Xiaoqing didn't say a word, but her husband said that it was okay, and he would solve the leftovers to ensure that they would not be wasted.
The parents-in-law were reluctant to throw away the leftovers, and they were unwilling to force their son to eat them, so they had to digest them by themselves at noon every day.
After a few days, the weekend arrived. After breakfast, An Xiaoqing threw the down jacket into the washing machine and poured laundry detergent.
The mother-in-law was basking in the sun on the balcony and hurriedly came over to stop her: "Didn't I tell you, you have to wash your clothes by hand, and the washing machine is too water-intensive." ”
An Xiaoqing didn't listen to her mother-in-law this time, she said disdainfully: "Summer clothes may be hand-washed, but the down jacket is so large that it can't be washed by hand at all." ”
When the mother-in-law saw that her daughter-in-law did not obey, she became angry: "You are just lazy, you have to open the washing machine for this dress, I really don't know how to live!."”
An Xiaoqing bit her lip and said angrily: "I have the ability to make money, what is a few water bills?"”
When the mother-in-law heard this, she immediately felt that her majesty had been challenged, and called out to her son in dissatisfaction: "Son, son, come here!"Are you looking for this wife in **?How dare you contradict me!”
Liu Lei hadn't gotten up yet, and when he heard his mother's voice, he lazily broke away from his sleepiness and complained: "I finally slept lazily, what are you arguing about?"Xiaoqing, you can't get too inch, you have to let Mom!”
When the old lady heard that her son supported her, she was even more confident, and immediately continued to attack: "Look at her, you have to use a washing machine for such a dress, it's a waste, and she won't listen to what I said!."”
An Xiaoqing felt aggrieved and complained to her husband: "It's so cold, the balcony water pipe is not hot yet, and the down jacket is not suitable for hand washing." ”
My husband laughed jokingly: "Then try hand washing, go to the bathroom to wash it, there is hot water." ”
An Xiaoqing was of course reluctant, and proposed: "Why don't you wash it for me, I really don't want to do it." ”
Liu Lei smiled proudly: "Isn't it your task to wash clothes?"Besides, this is your down jacket, why do you want me to wash it!”
The mother-in-law interjected again: "I have never seen such a lazy woman, who is gluttonous and unwilling to work." If it weren't for my son, who would have married you?If you hadn't even wanted a penny of bride price, my son wouldn't have married you!”
This time the mother-in-law came, always asking for potatoes and onions, or complaining that her daughter-in-law did not know how to live. She brought the two chickens and tried to put them in her son's bowl without even thinking about it.
Even if it's a laundry, you have to accept her accusations. I really don't know when there will be an end to such days, and the key thing is that my husband seems to be more and more reluctant to stand on her side and speak.
Seeing that her daughter-in-law was silent, her mother-in-law was even more upright and kept educating her son: "The overturned daughter-in-law kneaded the noodles, some women just need to clean up, if you don't teach her a lesson, she will be even more excessive in the future!."”
Hearing her mother-in-law teach her son how to treat herself, An Xiaoqing suddenly became angry: "I earned all the money I spent. I didn't want a bride price at the beginning because I understood your family's situation, and I didn't have to marry your son!”
When the mother-in-law saw that her daughter-in-law could no longer tolerate it, she was so angry that she sat on the ground and splashed: "Son, she bullied me like this, do you just watch it?"You can't be soft-hearted, you have to give her some cool colors. ”
Liu Lei felt that his wife was a little excessive, and blamed her: "This is my mother, how can you be so ignorant of respecting her?"”
Okay, yes, you're all right, I'm wrong. I've never seen such a difficult mother-in-law, and every time I come, I have to pick something, for fear that we will be comfortable. An Xiaoqing said angrily.
Since you, as a mother-in-law, are bullying people like this, I can't blindly accommodate you anymore. This is my house, now I ask you to move out as soon as possible, don't let me see you again!”
Liu Lei was a little surprised when he saw his wife so angry for the first time: "What's the matter, we can talk about it." After all, she's my mother, and your temper is too fierce!”
The wife responded coldly: "I told you that I can't bear it anymore." Let me tell you clearly, in this family, either there is her and no me, or there is me and no her!”
With that, she walked straight into the bedroom and slammed the door shut.
Liu Lei and his mother were left looking at each other on the balcony, in a cold silence.