We met in college, young and looking forward to the future. However, life after graduation made me realize that there are huge differences between us. My husband is a native of the countryside, and I am an urban girl born in the city. This difference is gradually revealed in our lives, becoming an invisible barrier between us.
The first time I went to my husband's hometown, I felt like I had broken into a strange world. The dilapidated house, with its cracked walls, made it impossible for me to get used to it for a while. Relatives at the door stepped forward with warm smiles, but I felt lonely because of their strangeness. The mess in the toilet was even more unacceptable to me, and I tried to endure it, but my inner discomfort and dissatisfaction made me fall into silence.
Yihan, this is our family's cottage, although it is simple, but we all had a great time. "My husband tried to defend his family, but his words stirred up only more doubts in my heart.
In the evening, we ate local products from our hometown at my husband's house. Although the dishes on the table were sumptuous, they were so unfamiliar to me. I carefully pinched a piece of meat and tasted it, only to find that the texture was completely different from what I was used to Xi in the city. I tried to laugh and say, "The taste is so unique." My husband looked at me and seemed to sense my discomfort, and he whispered, "Yihan, you have to try to get used to it, it's a common thing in my family." ”
That night, as we lay on our old bed, I looked at the moonlight leaking in, and a thousand words flowed in my heart. This strange place became my first test of marriage.
Over time, I became pregnant with our child. This good news was supposed to be a happy moment for us, but it led to more contradictions and conflicts.
Yihan, your parents are against our marriage, which is not good for children. My husband looked at me worriedly, his eyes full of helplessness. I didn't want to give in, and I thought their opposition was a lack of understanding of me. My mother-in-law's intervention made me even more uneasy, and I had an insurmountable gap between her ability and hygiene.
My mother-in-law took the initiative to take care of me again and again, and her eyes were full of love, but I never let go. Under her careful care, I felt more and more of a sense of bondage. I tried to express my frustration, but the gap between the words strained our relationship.
Mother-in-law, don't come here again, I can take care of it myself. My tone was resolute, but she smiled slightly: "Yihan, I want to share more for you, don't be angry with me." There was kindness in her voice, but I couldn't understand it.
On the eve of the full moon feast, my emotions had reached the extreme. The opposition of my parents, the care of my mother-in-law, and my incomprehension of my mother-in-law made me feel that the whole world was weighing on my shoulders.
On the day of the full moon feast, everything seemed normal, but there was an indescribable embarrassment. My mother-in-law showed up at the door with a large group of rural relatives, and they greeted me warmly, but I felt like a bird trapped in a birdcage.
Yihan, give the child to grandma to hug. The mother-in-law reached out affectionately, but I subconsciously pulled the child behind me, "No need, he is not used to Xi it now." There was a hint of indifference in my tone, and my mother-in-law's face sank slightly.
At the Full Moon Banquet, everything is under my control. I was in charge of the kitchen, but I kept an eye on my mother-in-law's every move. She packed some leftovers, and I couldn't help but feel a wave of dissatisfaction in my heart: "What are these things, how can I take them out and give them to eat?"."I didn't hesitate to reproach her.
The smile on her mother-in-law's face flashed, and she sighed softly: "This is our family's Xi, and we also hope to help some people in need." I replied dismissively: "Isn't this in the city, will your 'needy' really eat?"”
After the full moon feast, I returned home to the city alone. Guilt and insecurity filled the room. I sat in front of the window, looking at the neon lights of the city, and my mind was immersed in chaos.
At this time, I noticed a cloth bag on the table, which was a gift from my mother-in-law for the child. With a feeling of guilt and uneasiness in my heart, I opened the cloth bag. However, instead of the toys or clothes I expected, I saw a neat stack of bills.
30,000 yuan?I froze, my heart beating as if it had stopped. I began to look closely, and each banknote was the result of my mother-in-law's hard work, her savings over the years. I suddenly felt that the world was spinning, and this rural mother-in-law had given up all her savings for the sake of her children's future.
At that moment, I seemed to see an unknown mother-in-law. It turned out that she was not a simple rural woman as I imagined, she was a mother who was silently dedicated, a great woman who gave up everything for her son and grandson.
I think back to my mother-in-law's life, who grew vegetables and raised chickens, saved money, and even packed leftovers for those in need. It dawned on me that everything she was doing was for us to live a better life. She is so resilient and so kind.
Mother-in-law, this is your hard-earned money, how can you give it up?I held the stack of bills, tears blurring my eyes. The mother-in-law's eyes flashed with deep love: "For the sake of the children, these are worth it." ”
I finally understood her hard work and understood her hardships. I knelt in front of her: "Mother-in-law, I'm sorry, I used to be too prejudiced and too incomprehensible. What a great person you are. ”
My mother-in-law gently touched my hair: "Child, these are all over, and we can get along well as a family in the future." There was tolerance and warmth in her voice.
From that moment on, my attitude towards my mother-in-law changed drastically. I no longer saw her as a strange rural woman, but as a mother who was silently dedicated to her family. I began to learn to appreciate her hard work in growing vegetables and chickens, and to respect her every decision.
Time passes, and the child grows up. Mother-in-law's care and teaching have become the warm tone of our family. Whenever I see her laughing with her child, my heart swells with endless gratitude.
Looking back on this experience between my mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, I went from being uncomfortable to not understanding, to being surprised and moved, and finally evolving into respect and gratitude for my mother-in-law. This is not only a touching family story, but also a profound growth in my marriage.
Mother-in-law, thank you for everything you have done for us. In the arms of this rural mother-in-law, I found the sublimation of love and the warmth of home. In this family, we cherish each other and create a picture of happiness together.