My name is Li Fang, I am 68 years old this year, and I was a primary school Chinese teacher before I retired. I have a son named Li Qiang, who works as a sales manager in a foreign company and earns 10,000 yuan a month. The daughter-in-law's name is Zhang Mei and she is a civil servant.
After I retired, my monthly pension was only 8,000 yuan. In order to save money, I live a very simple life, basically cooking at home and rarely eating out. Although the son has a good income, he has a relatively indecisive personality and is easily influenced by others, especially his daughter-in-law. Daughter-in-law Zhang Mei is a woman with a strong personality, who mixes well at work and likes to compare. She often thinks that I, the old lady, is too frugal and not decent enough.
Mom, let's go out for dinner as a family during the Mid-Autumn Festival. This year, I have a job promotion and a raise, so I won't be polite to you, I must invite you to a good meal!"My son suddenly called ** yesterday and told me.
Okay, okay, how nice it is for our family to reunite in the Mid-Autumn Festival. Just listen to your son's arrangement. I happily agreed.
On the day of the Mid-Autumn Festival, my son's family of three drove to pick me up, and we went to a relatively high-end restaurant in the city center. As soon as I entered the door, I saw a big golden character "Fu" hanging on the wall, as well as a picture of the Eight Immortals painted in gold. The delicate crystal chandeliers in the hall shine brightly, and the wood carvings and decorative paintings on the walls are beautifully crafted. The waiters were all dressed in Tang costumes and greeted them with smiles.
Mom, it's a nice place to live. I booked a private room, let's have a good meal!The son's face was filled with excitement and anticipation.
Yes, it's very upscale here. But don't spend too much money, the most important thing is to reunite us as a family. I laughed.
Okay, Mom, my son invited you today, so don't mention the money. Daughter-in-law Zhang Mei interjected.
The waiter led us to a delicate box on the second floor, with landscape paintings on the walls and cutlery already on the table.
Please take a seat!"My son took me and sat me on the throne.
When the waiter came over with the menu, I saw that there were many dishes on it that I couldn't name, and it was not cheap.
Mom, how about this matsutake shark fin stew?The daughter-in-law pointed to a dish and said.
This is so expensive, 500 yuan a bowl, too extravagant. I said with a frown.
Mom, you don't have to pay for it today, just choose what you want to eat. My son persuaded me too.
I thought about it, but I still shook my head: "Let's just order some home-cooked food, not too high-end." ”
Okay, Mom, then let's have a roast goose, braised pork, and a seasonal vegetable or something, okay?The son said as he looked at the menu.
Okay, that's it. I nodded.
Later, when it was served, I couldn't resist ordering an extra roast duck leg. The roast duck in this restaurant smells fragrant, and the golden buttery and shiny duck skin looks very attractive.
Mom, why did you still order roast duck legs?The daughter-in-law said with a frown.
Just eat one more, anyway, today is my son's treat. I laughed.
Hey, you're old, don't eat too much greasy. The daughter-in-law said dissatisfied.
Hey, I'm inviting my mom to dinner today, so let mom order it at will. The son persuaded the daughter-in-law.
Feel free to do so, but don't mess around, it's too wasteful!You also know that your mother is usually very frugal. The daughter-in-law's tone was a little stern.
When I heard my daughter-in-law say this, I felt a little unhappy. I don't usually like her strong personality, but it's hard to eat a good meal today, and she said the same about me.
I'm just going to eat an extra duck leg, is it necessary to say that?I couldn't help but salute back.
I'm thinking about you, it's not good for you to eat too much greasy. Besides, the duck legs in this store are so expensive, is it worth it to eat an extra serving and cost dozens of dollars?The daughter-in-law's tone became even more severe.
I'm just eating a duck leg, and it won't cost you much, so it's too bad for you to say that!I said with some excitement.
Mom, the plum is also for your good. Don't be like her. The son was on the sidelines and arguing.
The more I talked, the more angry I became, and my eyes were red.
I knew that my mother was usually so thrifty, and today I was accidentally told like this by you!I said with some excitement.
Mom, we don't look down on you, we just want you to pay attention to your body. "My son saw that I was in a wrong mood, so he hurriedly came over to persuade me.
I know my own body, and I don't need you to point fingers!I shook off my son's hand and said angrily.
Okay Mom, let's not quarrel during the holiday today. Otherwise, I'll ask the waiter to cancel the duck leg. My son continued to persuade me.
Cancel it, cancel it, my heart can't eat anymore anyway!I said sullenly.
The daughter-in-law also realized the gaffe at this time, and came over to apologize: "I'm sorry Mom, I just said something serious, don't be angry with me." ”
Alright, I hear it all. I can't eat this meal today!"I don't want to look at her.
Mom, today it's our bad, we'I shouldn't have said that about you just now. You are free to eat an extra serving of duck legs. The son also came to apologize.
I was silent, still feeling sad in my heart. They invited me out to dinner, but I was preached and criticized like this for eating an extra duck leg, which hurt me a lot.
Mom, don't be angry, today is the holiday, and our family reunion is the most important thing. The son continued to persuade softly.
I don't feel like I've got any appetite, so let's eat, I want to go home. "I decided to leave without wanting to continue with this uncomfortable meal.
Mom, don't be like this, you sit down for a while, and then we'll eat when the anger is gone. My son took my hand.
It's okay, you can eat, I can't eat it. Happy Mid-Autumn Festival. I shook off my son's hand, turned and walked away.
Mom, wait a minute, I'll take you home. The son chased him out.
No, I'll go back myself. Go in and eat. "I didn't look back, I just went downstairs and flagged down a taxi and went home.
As soon as I entered the house, I burst into tears. I felt like a burden, and when my son invited me to dinner, I was picky and picky, and let my daughter-in-law criticize me like this. I really just want to eat more of my favorite dishes on this rare reunion day, but it has caused such a consequence, and my heart is indescribably sad and wronged.
I cried alone for a while, and I couldn't calm down for a long time. After a while, my son called, but I didn't want to pick up.
Mom, are you at home?I'm really sorry just now, it's all our fault, don't be angry. The son said in **.
I didn't answer and asked him to leave a message. I know what he means, but I can't forgive them for what they just did.
When I couldn't sleep at night, I suddenly figured it out. Perhaps, I shouldn't be so angry about this little thing. My son and daughter-in-law are usually very good to me, but occasionally there are some disagreements. I should learn to be tolerant and understanding, not angry with them.
Mom, are you feeling better?Meizi and I both felt very sorry for you yesterday. The son's tone was full of apologies.
It's okay, I'm not angry. I said.
It's really not good for us, and it's great that you can forgive us. Why don't I bring Meizi over and apologize to you in the evening?The son asked cautiously.
No, no, this little thing, I figured it out. I said.
Great, Mom, you're so generous. Then I'll go over to see you alone tonight, and we'll have a good talk. The son said.
In the evening, my son came over as promised. He brought me a lot of delicious fruits.
Mom, I was useless yesterday, and I shouldn't make you unhappy on a big day. The son was apologetic.
Son, this is also my fault, I shouldn't quarrel with you over a trivial matter. "I feel responsible.
In the future, I will coordinate well between you and Meizi to prevent such a thing from happening. The son said sincerely.
I nodded: "I also have to learn to tolerate you two and not always care." ”
Mom, I know you've always been frugal and simple. This time we didn't think it through, I'm sorry. The son continued to apologize.
Son, I understand Meizi's character, and she is also good for me. I should be considerate of her. "I figured this out.
I'll communicate with her well. Thank you so much for being so accommodating. My son said, holding my hand.
This incident made me understand my daughter-in-law's personality better. In the future, I will learn to tolerate her strong style and not always worry about her. The son has also become more mature and knows to find a balance between wife and mother, and I believe that our relationship will get better and better.