Qiu Feng silently looked at the short and heavy text message on the screen of his mobile phone. Xiaoya's request seemed to be a storm about to unfold, and his heart was thinking about whether to face the shadow that he had been unable to get rid of in his heart - his mother-in-law. Xiaoya's eyes revealed a kind of helplessness, she knew that the role she played in this dispute between her mother-in-law and daughter-in-law was that of the woman who was embarrassed at both ends.
Feng, come with me to celebrate Mom's birthday. "The text in the text message is simple but firm. Behind this simple request, there are many unspeakable pressures and contradictions. It was not only a birthday party, but also a confrontation between mother-in-law and son-in-law, a test that would affect Xiaoya's future.
That night, they sat down in the oppressive atmosphere at home, Xiaoya sighed softly and looked at Qiu Feng: "Feng, I know that the relationship between you and your mother is not good, but she is my mother after all, I hope you can accompany me and surprise her." ”
Qiu Feng's brows furrowed, he was silent for a moment, and finally nodded. A hint of relief flashed in Xiao Ya's eyes, she knew that this was not easy for Qiu Feng.
Xiaoya, who lives in the city, and Qiu Feng, who was born in the countryside, have been on a rough road to marriage. The mother-in-law took a fancy to Qiu Feng's shortcomings, rather than his deep love for Xiaoya. The mother-in-law often puts on a lofty posture, regards Qiu Feng, who is not in good condition, as a burden, and her attitude towards him makes Xiaoya feel helpless.
In Qiu Feng's mind, the negative impression of his mother-in-law has long been deeply rooted. The monthly living expenses and red envelopes, as well as the requirement to buy expensive gifts, seemed to be a heavy burden on him. But he is not a person who gives up lightly, for the sake of this marriage, he always swallows his anger and bears everything silently.
Qiu Feng, why aren't you ready?Xiao Ya's voice came from the living room, interrupting Qiu Feng's thoughts. He took a deep breath, stood up, and straightened his collar in front of the mirror.
On her birthday, Xiaoya's home was neat and warm. Qiu Feng rang the doorbell, and his mood seemed to be tightened by an invisible force. The door opened, and the mother-in-law's face flashed with surprise, followed by a silent expression.
Happy Birthday, Mom!Xiaoya smiled and handed over the package, but her mother-in-law's face did not show a trace of joy.
Yo, what is this?The mother-in-law took the package, her brows furrowed slightly, and she looked a little dissatisfied.
I picked it and I hope you'll like it. There was a hint of caution in Xiaoya's tone.
The mother-in-law opened the package, and when she saw the gift, the expression on her face immediately sank: "This little thing is also embarrassing to give?."I'm such a noble person, you really save money. ”
Qiu Feng had been standing silently aside, looking at Xiao Ya's eyes revealing a sense of distress. He knew that the gift had paid a lot of price for them, but his mother-in-law's dissatisfaction seemed to have made their efforts go to waste.
Mom, this is a little bit of our heart, I hope you can enjoy it. Xiaoya's voice trembled slightly, but she still tried to keep her smile on her face.
Mind?The mother-in-law sneered, "What I want is not my mind, I want something real, you are so ignorant." ”
Qiu Feng looked at Xiao Ya, and a wave of anger swelled in his heart, but he tried to restrain himself, not wanting to escalate this conflict again. However, his mother-in-law seemed to see through his mind and looked at him mockingly: "Why, do you still want to quarrel with me?"”
A hint of helplessness flashed in Xiao Ya's eyes, and she gently pulled Qiu Feng's sleeve and motioned him not to continue. Qiu Feng swallowed the grievances in his heart bitterly and silently left his mother-in-law's face.
Back at home, Xiaoya sat on the sofa, her tears could no longer hide the pain in her heart. Qiu Feng walked up to her and gently hugged her shoulders: "Don't be sad, this is what I should bear." ”
Xiaoya raised her head, her eyes were full of gratitude and distress: "Feng, I really don't know what to do." I love you, but I can't stand Mom's vexatious troubles with you. ”
Qiu Feng held Xiaoya's hand tightly: "My dear, I don't want to see you wronged. We can't go on like this forever, I can't put up with her vexatious messing anymore, and I can't let you stay in this predicament. ”
Xiaoya's tears slipped down little by little, and her lips trembled: "However, I really don't know how to face my mother." She is my dear after all, and I don't want to lose her. ”
Qiu Feng gently wiped away the tears on Xiaoya's face: "Honey, I understand. But we cannot give up our own happiness for the sake of other people's expectations. I don't want you to be embarrassed, but I don't want our love to be shattered because of her. ”
Xiaoya's heart was touched by Qiu Feng's firmness, and she knew that maybe this was the choice she had to make. On this ordinary night, she stood up and decided to face this inevitable decision.
The next day, Xiaoya stood in front of her mother-in-law, her voice calm and firm: "Mom, I choose to support Qiu Feng." I don't want to see him wronged by this marriage again, and I don't want to be a woman like you. ”
A trace of stunned flashed on her mother-in-law's face, as if she didn't expect Xiaoya to make such a choice. Xiaoya continued: "We will leave here, away from your troubles, to pursue our own happiness. I hope you understand, too. ”
The mother-in-law had an expression of disbelief on her face, but she didn't hold back. Xiao Ya took Qiu Feng's hand, and the two walked out of the place where they had been wronged.
Along the way, Xiaoya's mood seemed to be liberated, she felt Qiu Feng's warmth, and at the same time understood how right it was to leave the place that bothered them. Qiu Feng looked at Xiaoya, his eyes were full of gratitude and love: "Thank you, dear." ”
Xiaoya smiled and gently held Qiu Feng's hand: "Our happiness is worth pursuing." No matter how difficult the future holds, I am sure we will be able to get through it together. ”