My name is Xiaoyanagi, I am 28 years old this year, and I have been married to my husband Xiaoquan for three years. I opened a trinket shop and the business was good. My parents-in-law both live in other places and come back to see us every year during the Chinese New Year. Xiao Quan is a traditional good man, and he is kind and friendly to me. My mother-in-law used to be nice to me too, and we got along well. Until this demolition, there was some unpleasantness.
Our community is going to be demolished, and **gave a good compensation**. After receiving the payment, Xiaoquan said happily: "Now we can live a better life, should we buy a car or redecorate the house?"”
I smiled and said, "Whether it's buying a car or decorating, you have the final say, anyway, our quality of life will definitely improve." ”
Xiao Quan hurriedly said: "Of course, I have to decide with you, how can I make a claim on such a big matter?"”
The mother-in-law interjected next to her: "I think you should keep your money in the bank, earn some interest first, and spend it as usual, don't squander it." ”
I nodded and said, "You're right, we'll control our spending and not spend it indiscriminately." ”
The mother-in-law then said, "By the way, Xiaoyanagi, the house you rented from your shop is going to be demolished, right?"It just so happens that you can move the store to our demolished house, so that you don't have to rent another store, and it is convenient for me to help you look at the store. ”
I was a little embarrassed when I heard it, and my mother-in-law's words were a bit excessive. I said, "Mother-in-law, I still have a one-year lease for this shop, so it's not right to move now." ”
The mother-in-law said dissatisfiedly: "What's inappropriate, we share the demolition money with our family, you should always make some contribution to the public." You just move the store here, it just so happens that the location of our house is also good, and the business will definitely be better. ”
I explained, "My business is already good, and my customer base is here, so the migration may not necessarily be better, but it may be affected." ”
The mother-in-law's face was a little ugly, and her tone became heavier: "I'm this old, and I want to help you see the store more, don't you give me face like this?"Xiaoquan, do you think you should move here?”
Xiao Quan smiled and said, "Mom, Xiaoliu also has her difficulties, so don't embarrass her." If you need help, we'll talk about it. ”
I hurriedly chimed in: "Yes, mother-in-law, I definitely welcome you to come to the store to help." It's just that the conditions don't allow you to move the store now, I'm really sorry. ”
The mother-in-law didn't speak, and her face was ugly. I saw that she was unhappy and a little embarrassed, so I had to find an excuse to go to the kitchen to pour water.
The matter was put on hold. I thought my mother-in-law would be more reasonable, but I didn't expect her to care so much about my small shop. Later, I discussed with Xiaoquan and decided to use the demolition money to buy a new car and renovate the apartment. When the mother-in-law found out, she was even more unhappy, and her mouth became more and more mean.
During the Chinese New Year, my mother-in-law came to visit us as usual. I specially prepared her favorite dishes to please her. The mother-in-law took a few mouthfuls of rice with an expressionless face and said, "Why do you only cook so many dishes, and it doesn't look like the New Year." ”
I explained, "I want to be simpler this year, mother-in-law, you are also old, eat less greasy." ”
The mother-in-law sneered: "I'm old?."I feel very healthy. It's not like you, you've grown a shop, you're busy, and you're old. ”
I patiently said, "I'm young, and I don't find it hard to open a store, so don't worry about it." ”
The mother-in-law didn't speak again, and the atmosphere was a little awkward. Xiaoquan tried to resolve the deadlock, saying, "Mom, we bought a new car this year, how about taking you around during the Chinese New Year?"”
The mother-in-law gave him a blank look and said, "What's so great about having a car, it's not the money that Koyanagi's shop earned to buy it." ”
I said angrily, "Mother-in-law, you have gone too far. The car was bought with our demolition money, and it has nothing to do with the money I make in the store!”
The mother-in-law raised her voice and said, "It's okay?."If you listen to me move the store to our house, wouldn't you make more money now??You're so disobedient!”
I also raised my voice and said, "I started my own shop, and it has nothing to do with you!"I have the right to make my own decisions!”
The mother-in-law said angrily: "You unfilial daughter-in-law, my husband and I can't help you!."”
I couldn't help but say, "You're not qualified to talk about me!".You only think about yourself and never care about my feelings!”
The mother-in-law said angrily, "You talk to me like this!".Wait and see, I haven't taught you a lesson, old woman!”
Just when we were arguing the hardest, Xiaoquan came back. He hurriedly advised us not to quarrel, so that the conflict did not continue to intensify. My mother-in-law is an elder in the end, and I can't argue with her fiercely anymore, so I can only swallow my anger.
After my mother-in-law left, I had a big fight with Xiaoquan. I said, "It's so sad for me to have such an attitude!"Mother-in-law is so unreasonable, you don't help me speak, just care about making her happy!”
Xiaoquan hurriedly apologized: "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to, I'm afraid that the relationship between you and you will be very tense if you really quarrel." ”
I said angrily: "You are not on my side for such a big matter, how can I trust you!".”
I cried and said, "But my mother-in-law is so partial, how can you let me face her!."”
Xiaoquan comforted me softly: "Mom is old and straight, don't mind too much." I'm going to communicate with her well and I won't let this affect your relationship. ”
I nodded with teary eyes, and Xiaoquan gently hugged me until I calmed down.
A few days later, Xiaoquan called her mother-in-law, and her mother-in-law was still angry and said something ugly. Xiaoquan patiently explained to her, and her mother-in-law was slightly relieved. Still, she kept asking me to move the store.
Only then did I realize that my mother-in-law seemed to have a lot of expectations for my shop. Maybe she is old and lonely, and hopes that my store can find something for her to do and add some joy to life. I figured this out, and there was less resentment in my heart.
A few days later, I called my mother-in-law ** and took the initiative to show goodwill. My mother-in-law still had a cold tone, and I hurriedly said, "Mother-in-law, my daughter-in-law is bothering you." I figured it out, and when my lease expired, I would consider moving the store to our new house. When you say it's convenient, I'll move whenever it is. ”
Only then did the mother-in-law become happy: "This is the best, with your store, I have something to do, and I won't always think about it." ”
I smiled and said, "I knew you wanted to take care of the store for me." I'm unfilial, I only think about myself all day long, and I don't take into account your feelings. ”
Only then did the mother-in-law appreciate her face and say, "My daughter-in-law is too, so I can take into account the thoughts of an old man like me." ”
I hurriedly said, "I was wrong, mother-in-law, don't be angry with me." I'm going to pick a good day to move the store over. When the time comes, if you want to help me look at the store, just look at it, and the most important thing is that you are happy. ”
The mother-in-law smiled: "Good boy, so that the mother-in-law is happy." Let's get along well in the future and stop arguing. ”
I happily said, "Definitely!".I will also make amends to you for Xiaoquan, and he will definitely love you in the future. ”
The mother-in-law then dissipated her anger, and we talked for more than an hour, and the relationship was finally repaired as before. After Xiaoquan found out, he was very happy, hugged me and said, "Wife, you are really sensible, and you have reconciled with your mother-in-law, I am happy for you!."”
I smiled and hugged Xiaoquan: "The most important thing is that our family is in harmony. You're right?”
Xiao Quan nodded like pounding garlic: "That's right!."We are a family of three who want to be together forever!”
In this way, my relationship with my mother-in-law gradually eased. My mother-in-law often calls ** to ask me about the business of the store, and sends some supplements from time to time. I knew she wanted to help, so I politely thanked her as well.