My name is Lin Wanhua, and I am an ordinary rural woman who has been living in the countryside with her uncle after her parents died young. Last year, Li Zhenhua, a rich boy in the village who came back to visit relatives, took a fancy to me and pulled me to be his concubine in the city. I didn't want to, but my uncle married me off in order to kidnap my bride price.
After coming to Li's house, I had a very unsatisfactory life. Li Zhenhua's mother, Liu Jinhua, is a person who loves her daughter rudely. She pulled her two eldest daughters Liu Hong and Liu Zhen alone, and the two daughters also had the same virtue as her, reunited all day long, and looked down on me, a foreign woman.
Mother-in-law, the meal is ready, you can eat. ”
What is made, it doesn't taste good when you look at it!Liu Jinhua glanced at me and stood up with a bowl, "I'm going to eat the food cooked by my sisters, not the dishes cooked by your daughter-in-law!."”
My eyes were red, I silently cleaned up the dishes and chopsticks, and ate alone. Liu Hong and Liu Zhen came over and deliberately knocked my plate on the ground.
What a clumsy daughter-in-law!Liu Hong scolded.
Holding back my tears, I refilled the bowl of rice. That's how I go about my life when I come to this home.
Once, Liu Jinhua asked me to work in the fields. Although I am from the city, I am also actively studying, for fear that I will be infamous for doing something wrong.
Your sack is also covered with rice, and you are clearly a straw man!"Liu Zhen saw me put the bag on the ridge, and immediately jumped like thunder.
I'm sorry, I'm going to move away. I hurriedly removed the sack.
It's not hard to talk about!Liu Zhen slapped me over with a palm and knocked me to the ground.
I endured humiliation and burden, and worked with my eyebrows bowed and pleasing to the eyes. Li Zhenhua didn't care about me, he only used me as a free laborer.
I actually have complaints in my heart, but I am an outsider, and I really don't have the right to speak out. In this way, I lived my mother's life for a year.
Yesterday, Liu Jinhua, Liu Hong and Liu Zhen finally drove me to a dead end. I also slapped Liu Jinhua with my hand, and was beaten violently by them, and my head was bleeding.
I've endured you to the limit!I am also human and have dignity!I yelled as I dodged their punches and kicks.
A woman who has no interest dares to get along with me?Liu Jinhua punched me in the face, "If I don't kill you today, I'll have your surname!."”
In this way, under the fists and kicks of the three women, I finally lost consciousness.
I slowly got up, feeling weak. At this time, the neighbor's aunt Liu Fang knocked on the door and came in, and when she saw my scarred appearance, she hurriedly came to help me.
Wanhua, what's going on?Uncomfortable?”
I shook my head, my heart feeling like I was dead, and I didn't feel anything at all.
Don't ask, Auntie, I don't want to live either. ”
You can't think like that, kid!Liu Fang hurriedly persuaded me, "There are some things that deserve your consideration, don't do stupid things!."”
I smiled wryly: "What else do I have to consider?".Everyone in this family hates me, just waiting for me to die. ”
Liu Fang sighed: "Then you can't give up just yet." Wanhua, you are still young, and you still have a long way to go in life. ”
I listened, but just shook my head: "I'm a rural woman, can I go to the **?."What can be done?I'm running out of the way. ”
It's better than suffering now, right?Liu Fang advised me, "You can start over and go to a place where no one knows you." As long as you are willing to work hard, there will always be new opportunities. ”
I thought about it, and Liu Fang's words also made sense. I didn't speak, silently ate something, and took care of the wounds on my body.
In the past few days, I have been hiding in my room to recuperate, and the Liu family has not seen me. I quietly pondered my way out. Maybe I can really start over and stop being at the mercy of these people.
And just like that, another few days passed. My wounds were gradually scabbing over and I figured out a lot of things. At noon that day, I got up early in the morning and carefully made a few of Liu Jinhua's favorite dishes.
Mother-in-law, try the dishes I cooked. "I put a steaming meal on the table.
Liu Jinhua looked at me suspiciously, picked up the chopsticks and tasted it.
It tastes good, and it seems that you have learned a lot. She pursed her lips and smiled.
I secretly breathed a sigh of relief and quickly scooped the white rice into her bowl. At this lunch, our mother and son finally ate together like a family.
After lunch, I offered to go to the yard to help Liu Jinhua dry the quilt and bedding. She nodded, and seemed to be in a good mood.
I lay on the quilt, looking at the blue sky and white clouds. Maybe I can slowly reverse the situation in this family and let Liu Jinhua accept me as a daughter-in-law. I had to work harder.
In this way, I began to find ways to please Liu Jinhua and wanted to integrate into this family.
Liu Jinhua was surprised by my changes and gradually impressed with me.
Wanhua, come and help me wash this pile of greens. One day she suddenly called me and threw the vegetables she had just picked from the garden at me.
I gladly went and carefully washed each leaf.
Your cooking skills are getting better and better, I will teach you to cook some hometown dishes and master the strength well. She stood beside me and instructed me on the art of chopping vegetables.
I listened intently, lest I miss a single detail.
Liu Jinhua, why are you tired of being with her all day long, and you don't feel dirty!Liu Hong passed by and said dissatisfiedly.
Just saying that others are dirty, what have you done yourself?Liu Jinhua choked, "If people want to please me, you know that you are on the side." ”
I secretly rejoiced that Liu Jinhua was finally on my side.
During the day, I was filial to my mother-in-law, and at night I had to endure Liu Hong and Liu Zhen's troubles. But I gritted my teeth and endured, determined to find my place in this home.
Gradually, a year passed. Under my filial piety, Liu Jinhua gave in to me a lot, and even began to teach me housework and take me to the fields to do farm work. I finally found a solid foothold in this house.
While I was secretly rejoicing, the good times didn't last long.
That day, I happily brought my mother-in-law's favorite four dishes and one soup to the table, and beat two eggs. Liu Jinhua tasted it and was very satisfied.
Wanhua, you have made great progress, these dishes are just right. She complimented me with a smile.
I sneered, "It's all the result of your careful teaching." ”
Just as we were laughing, Liu Hong and Liu Zhen came back. As soon as they looked at the food on the table, their faces suddenly changed.
Why do you let her cook every meal?Isn't it delicious that we make it?Liu Hong said unhappily.
Liu Jinhua glanced at her: "What will you do?"I know how to eat all day long, and I pick and choose. ”
I secretly rejoiced, I didn't expect my mother-in-law to defend me so much.
Seeing that their mother was so partial and graceful, Liu Hong and Liu Zhen's eyes immediately ignited with anger.
What do you mean?We are your own daughters, and you treat an outsider to see us?Liu Hong questioned her mother.
It's just that we're not as good as an outsider in your heart, aren't we?Liu Zhen also said angrily.
As soon as Liu Jinhua heard this, her face immediately sank: "My own daughter?."Have you ever been filial to me?I know how to have fun and play all day long!I've raised you for so many years, have you ever had a little filial piety to me?”
When I heard this, a sense of foreboding rose in my heart. The mother and daughter quarreled, and I had to sit and wait for death.
Filial piety?We're not filial to you?Don't take advantage of the food cooked by your daughter-in-law and don't let us eat it, you are unfair!Liu Hong angrily scolded her mother.
Okay, since I owe you something, I'll make it up to you today!Liu Jinhua stood up and turned to me, "Wanhua, come here!"”
I was shocked, but I had no choice but to move my heavy steps towards her.
Bang!Before I could speak, Liu Jinhua had already slapped her.
You slut, you kick your nose in the face when you see that I'm nice to you, don't you?Today I will let you know who has the final say in this family!”
Then, Liu Hong and Liu Zhen also rushed up and waved their fists at me. I was dizzy and had a sharp pain in my chest, and I couldn't stop begging for mercy.
Mother-in-law, I was wrong!I don't deserve to be fined!"I dodged and pleaded.
Don't call your mother-in-law!I'm not your mother-in-law!Liu Jinhua slapped again, "I have to kill you slut today!."”
In this way, the three women beat me until my nose was blue and my face was swollen, and my head was bleeding. I was so in pain that I finally lost consciousness under their fists and feet.
I don't know how long it took for me to wake up. When I opened my eyes, I saw only an empty room, and there was no one in it.
My body was still throbbing and I could barely move. At this time, my neighbor's aunt Liu Fang helped me up again.
Wanhua, why was she beaten like this again?Are you going to suffer in this home?She looked at me distressedly.
I smiled bitterly and shook my head: "Auntie, I understand, this family will never accept me." ”
Liu Fang sighed: "Then what are you going to do in the future?"You're young and can start over. ”
I took a deep breath: "I'm going to get out of here and live in a place far away where no one knows me." I will never trust anyone in this family again!”
Wanhua, I support your decision. A person must have self-esteem and not be bullied by these people. Liu Fang encouraged me.
I nodded, wiped away my tears, and began to pack my simple luggage.
That night, I quietly got up and went out the door with a package. In the moonlight I looked back at the house one last time, and then left without looking back.
I completely cut off contact with this family and came to work in an unfamiliar city to make a living. At first, life was not easy, I worked as a cleaner and lived in a dark and damp shack. But I'm glad I'm finally free, and I don't have to face that violence anymore.
As soon as I had time, I looked for part-time jobs everywhere, working two or three jobs and saving money diligently. Finally, half a year later, I rented a small room and lived a normal life.
Day by day, my life gradually got back on track and my financial conditions gradually improved. I taught myself in my spare time and gained a skill. The grievances I suffered in the past became the motivation for me to move forward, and I worked harder to move forward towards my life goal.
In the blink of an eye, I have been living in this strange city for two years. When I came home from work that day, I saw a beggar in ragged clothes standing on the side of the road begging for food. I was about to leave when the man suddenly looked up.
Wanhua, you are Wanhua!The man saw my face and exclaimed.
I took a closer look, who was it if it wasn't Liu Jinhua!She hadn't seen her for two years, and she had become an old and haggard beggar.
How did you get to this point?I couldn't help but ask.
Liu Jinhua smiled bitterly: "There was an accident in the family, and our mother and daughter lived a wandering life. ”
I nodded, turned around and was about to leave, Liu Jinhua grabbed my sleeve: "Wanhua, please save our mother and daughter!."”
I shook off her hand: "I've already cut you in two." I'll forget the past, but we can't have any contact anymore. ”
After speaking, I left without looking back, leaving Liu Jinhua to kneel and cry bitterly.
I know I may be a little ruthless, but I can't trust anyone in their family anymore. I can only ignore Liu Jinhua's pleas, this is my own protection.
Since then, I have concentrated on my work and lived a simple but fulfilling life. No longer haunted by the pain of the past, I feel more calm and at ease than I have ever been. The hardships of the past have allowed me to grow, and my life has gone on.