At the bottom of life, the wisdom of the poor is as precious as a pearl. For those who have scarce opportunities, pragmatism has become their only shortcut to happiness. In the world of the mansion, Li Xiangxiu's mother has left a deep impression on people with her unique wisdom and philosophy of dealing with the world.
At the beginning, Xiangxiu's mother was just an ordinary country woman, simple and kind, and she didn't even have a name. However, after entering the capital, this nameless woman became a living figure with her pragmatic wisdom. When she made a deal with the Bai family and sold Xiangxiu to them for fifty yuan, although she was a little reluctant in her heart, she knew that this was reality and life. She didn't complain, she didn't regret it, because she knew that this was an opportunity to find a good home for her daughter Xiangxiu.
Years later, Xiangxiu has become a close friend of the Seventh Master, but her mother still knows nothing about it. Once, Xiangxiu ran home after a conflict with the Seventh Master, and her mother blamed her for losing her good errand, but she did not delay her daughter's lifelong affairs because of this. As the conditions at home gradually improved and she was able to maintain a normal life, the mother began to consider finding a safe home for her daughter.
When the seventh master came to visit in person, Mother Li was very surprised. However, she did not lose her temper, but instinctively showed her respect for the Seventh Master. When she learned that the Seventh Master was going to stay for dinner, she immediately asked Xiangxiu to get money to buy meat, showing her wit and sophistication. In the conversation between the Seventh Master and Xiangxiu, Mother Li seemed to sense the subtle emotions between them. She understood that it was no accident that the lord of this mansion came to the house in person.
Mother Li is a poor but wise woman who faces life with a pragmatic attitude and plans for her daughter's future. Although she is at the bottom, she has priceless wisdom and human beauty. In the Li family's mansion, at the mahjong table between Mother Li and the Seventh Master, Mother Li's skills have been mastered. This is not the exclusive property of the rich, but it undoubtedly reveals the changes in the life of the Li family. Those ordinary peasant hostesses, I'm afraid they still have a shallow understanding of mahjong, but Mother Li is already a master here. Where did she learn her skills?Is it Xiangxiu's teaching, or is it her own exploration?In any case, Li's mother's mahjong skills prove that the Li family's quality of life has been significantly improved, and they are comfortable and worry-free. This is undoubtedly Xiangxiu's merit, and Mother Li knows it in her heart.
And the relationship between Xiangxiu and the Seventh Master is no secret. Mother Li is optimistic about this. The seventh master not only brought Xiangxiu a life of abundant food and clothing, but also won her heart. On the mahjong table, when Bai Yuting proposed to take over the room, although Li's mother refused on the surface, the smile in her eyes revealed her true emotions. In the trivialities of life, she is a realistic old lady who does not have high expectations, but can see the world. She always knew what she and her daughter wanted, which was a stable and prosperous life.
Domino had thought about whether Mother Li would force her to marry the Seventh Master if Xiangxiu did not agree. The answer is obviously no. The difficult life in the past did not make Li's mother lost because of the silver tael, and now she will not force her daughter because of the immediate benefits. Moreover, it can also be seen from the dialogue between mother and daughter that Mother Li cannot influence Xiangxiu's decision. Perhaps, she is not the perfect mother in the traditional sense, but she is indeed a hardworking, pragmatic mother. Whether it is for herself or her daughter, she tries to make life better.
In the second part, Li's mother's pragmatic spirit is further sublimated. When the Seventh Master was captured by the Japanese, Xiangxiu had nothing to do and ran home to seek comfort. Mother Li constantly encouraged her, telling her that as long as people are still there, there is hope. Therefore, when Xiangxiu came up with a way to save the seventh master in the middle of the night, Mother Li did not hesitate to urge her to act immediately. Mother Li's insistence on saving the Seventh Master is certainly for the happiness of her daughter, but this persistence also reflects her tenacious and unyielding spirit. In the gate of the mansion, Li Xiangxiu became a young widow, facing the challenges of life and the dilemma of having no place to stand. Her mother, Mother Li, knew this, but she never showed any panic. She knows very well that the life and death of the seventh master is crucial to her daughter's future. In this complex world, Li Mu is not the kind of person who only wears down her will in worry. She not only used words to encourage Xiangxiu to actively look for a way out, but also set an example for her daughter with her actions.
An old lady from the countryside can have such a far-reaching vision and a calm mentality, which in itself is a rare quality. Li's mother not only cared about her daughter's fate, but also paid endless efforts for the hope of the Li family's future, Li Tianyi. She constantly advises on the adoption of her son, pays attention to his studies, and even thinks about asking him to study hard when she is dying.
Although Li Tianyi is not included in the genealogy of the mansion, he is the continuation of the Li family's bloodline and the hope for the future in the heart of Li's mother. The grandmother has great hopes for her grandson's future. When the pressure of material life was no longer the primary issue, Li's mother recognized the importance of education. Even if she couldn't read a word, she always accompanied Li Tianyi and supervised him to study hard.
The most admirable thing is that Li's mother's goal is not static. She adjusts her strategy as circumstances and times change. In the era of material scarcity, she made a difficult choice to "sell" her daughter to the Seventh Master as a concubine. It's not because she doesn't love her daughter, but because she understands that it's the only way to get a better life for her. She doesn't care about the so-called price, she just wants her daughter to be able to live a carefree life.
Mother Li's goals have always been clear and pragmatic. Whether it is for the sake of her daughter's marriage or for the education of her grandson, she has made great efforts. She uses her actions to illustrate what it means to be truly pragmatic: to find solutions to problems in difficult situations, to defy difficulties, and to always move firmly towards the goal.