The sunlight shone through the gaps in the curtains and sprinkled on Zhang Wei's tired face. She sat up from the bed gently, looking at the quiet sleeping Xiaoyu beside her, and a trace of tenderness welled up in her heart. Since the divorce, she took her daughter back to her mother Li Mei's home, hoping to find a peaceful time here, but she didn't expect that life was not as she wished.
Every morning, Li Mei is always busy in the kitchen, her voice both familiar and distant. There was always a hint of reproach and resentment in her words:"Vivi, you should try harder. "These words made Zhang Wei feel a deep sense of powerlessness, as if she would never be able to live up to her mother's expectations.
Although Zhang Wei is a successful professional woman, in Li Mei's eyes, her lifestyle has always been lacking. Whenever Zhang Wei tried to share her achievements at work or small joys in life with her mother, Li Mei always inadvertently showed disdain, which made Zhang Wei's heart gradually cool.
Zhang Wei knows that the wall between her and her mother cannot be broken in a day or two. She longs to be understood, to have more communication and exchange between mother and daughter, but every attempt is like a knock on a cold wall, only to be exchanged for deeper silence.
One night, Zhang Wei inadvertently entered Li Mei's room. Her eyes were drawn to a picture frame on a table where every important moment of her growth was placed: her graduation, her first job, Xiaoyu's birth. Each one is carefully protected, as if it were a precious treasure.
This unexpected discovery made Zhang Wei's mood complicated and indescribable. She suddenly realized that although Li Mei always used harsh words to express herself, she always maintained her attention and pride in Zhang Wei's achievements and life. This deep love quietly touched Zhang Wei's heart.
In the days that followed, Zhang Wei's mentality changed subtly. She began to try to communicate more with Li Mei, even if it was just to share the little things of the day. But Li Mei's response was still so cold and distant, which made Zhang Wei feel frustrated, but she didn't give up.
One night, Zhang Wei plucked up the courage to sit opposite Li Mei and started a real heart-to-heart dialogue. She was honest about how she felt about her mother and what she expected from the relationship. Her words are sincere and honest, revealing a deep sadness and deep love for her mother.
In that late-night conversation, Zhang Wei's words were like a key, slowly opening the door that had been closed in Li Mei's heart for a long time. Li Mei revealed her vulnerability for the first time, her eyes glistening with tears. She recounted her struggles when she was younger, as well as her expectations and worries about Zhang Wei. She admits that her approach may have been too harsh, but it was all out of love for her daughter.
This conversation became a turning point in the relationship between the two. Zhang Wei began to understand the worry and love behind her mother's sharp words, and Li Mei also felt her daughter's desire to be understood and supported. Between mother and daughter, the long-standing misunderstanding and estrangement began to gradually dissolve.
In the following days, the relationship between Zhang Wei and Li Mei quietly changed. They began to participate in family activities together, such as cooking together, going for a walk, and even telling stories to Xiaoyu together. In these simple and warm moments, the hearts of the two are getting closer and closer.
However, just when things seemed to be looking for the better, Zhang Wei was faced with an important career decision: she received a great job offer in another city. This opportunity meant greater career development, but it also meant that she needed to leave her mother and Xiaoyu behind. Zhang Wei fell into deep contradictions and struggles. She fears that the decision could once again affect her newly-movered relationship with her mother.
This night, Zhang Wei tossed and turned in the room, her heart full of hesitation. She didn't know what to do, and she was afraid that if she did, the bridge she had just built with her mother might collapse again.
On that moonlit night, Zhang Wei plucked up the courage to confess her professional dilemma and inner struggle to Li Mei. Li Mei listened quietly, her eyes flashing with complicated emotions. Eventually, she sighed deeply and said softly"Vivi, whatever you choose, I will support you. Your happiness is my greatest happiness. "
This sentence warmed Zhang Wei's heart like a spring spring. She realizes that no matter what her choice is, her mother's love and support will always be there. The next day, Zhang Wei decided to turn down the job offer and chose to stay at home, spend time with her mother and daughter, and continue to develop her career in the city.
As time passed, the relationship between Zhang Wei and Li Mei became stronger and deeper. They learn to understand and respect each other and overcome life's challenges together. Xiaoyu also grew up happily in such a harmonious family atmosphere.
Zhang Wei, Li Mei and Xiaoyu watched a movie together in the living room, and the moonlight outside the window sprinkled on them, reflecting a happy and harmonious family. The story is about the depth of love between family members and the importance of discovering and cherishing that love through time and communication.