In the bustling city, Xiaoling's family seems to be a pure land forgotten by time, rooted in deep traditional concepts. Xiaoling, a gentle and virtuous woman, just like her name, is pure and unstained. She has all the virtues of a traditional woman: gentle, demure, and well-behaved. For 25 years, she has adhered to the teachings passed down from generation to generation by her family and has maintained her purity.
Xiaoling's fiancé, Xiao Zhang, is her childhood sweetheart. Their love story is simple but heartwarming, like two parallel rivers that have been destined to come together since childhood. Xiao Zhang's respect and love for Xiaoling is an important reason why they have been in love for many years and can still be so sweet.
Xiaoling's mother-in-law, a serious and traditional woman, has an extremely stubborn view of marriage and family. In her eyes, premarital purity is not only a woman's responsibility, but also a kind of respect for the family. This idea is ingrained in her heart, and no one can shake it.
One day, the family was busy with the upcoming wedding. Xiaoling was sorting out the wedding supplies in the living room, while her mother-in-law was busy preparing food with her relatives in the kitchen. Suddenly, Xiaoling's mother-in-law's voice came from her ears.
On the night of the wedding, we had to prepare a white cloth. The mother-in-law's voice was serious and firm.
White cloth?A relative asked, confused.
yes, traditional inspection. This is the old rule of our family, and it must be followed. "Mother-in-law is right.
Xiao Ling's heart sank, she knew what this so-called "traditional test" meant. Her hands trembled involuntarily, and her cheeks flushed crimson. She felt an unprecedented humiliation and fear, how could this old tradition be possible at her wedding?
During dinner, Xiao Zhang noticed that something was wrong with Xiao Ling. "What's wrong?You look distracted. He asked with concern.
Xiao Ling hesitated for a moment, and finally decided to tell Xiao Zhang everything she had heard. After Xiao Zhang heard this, his face also became solemn. "I knew my mom was a bit traditional, but I didn't expect her to stick to it. ”
I didn't know what to do, it made me feel very uncomfortable. Xiao Ling's eyes were full of confusion and helplessness.
Xiao Zhang held Xiao Ling's hand, "Don't worry, I'll talk to my mother." We'll work together to solve this problem. ”
But Xiaoling's heart is still full of uncertainty. This upcoming wedding, which was supposed to be the happiest moment in her life, was shrouded in the shadow of this invisible tradition. She didn't know how this clash of traditional and modern ideas would affect her married life.
The evening breeze was light, and Xiaoling stood in front of the window, looking at the starry night sky, her heart full of complicated emotions. This contest between tradition and self-choice has only just begun to ......
The hustle and bustle of the wedding gradually dissipated, and on this quiet wedding night, Xiaoling's heart was as turbulent as a stormy wave. Inside the cave room, the ornate decorations and warm lighting contrast with the tension in her heart.
The door suddenly opened slowly, and the figure of the mother-in-law appeared in the doorway, holding the white cloth that heralded the traditional inspection. Her face was serious, and her eyes revealed unwavering conviction.
Xiaoling, this is the rule of our family, you know. The mother-in-law spoke firmly, and walked into the cave room step by step.
Xiao Ling's heart tightened suddenly, and the expressions on her face were a complex interweaving: shame, anger, helplessness, ......She looked at Xiao Zhang, hoping to get some support from him.
Xiao Zhang stood aside, his face pale, and his eyes were full of contradictions. He looked at Xiaoling and then at his mother, as if he was in a dilemma.
Mom, this ......Is this really necessary?Xiao Zhang finally spoke, and his voice revealed a tremble.
Of course necessary!The mother-in-law replied without question, "It's a tradition, it's a sign of respect for the family." ”
Xiaoling felt an unprecedented humiliation, "I ......."Xiao Zhang and I have been in love for many years, and our relationship does not need to be proved in this way!There was a tremor in her voice.
Tradition is tradition, and that's not something you can question. "The mother-in-law's attitude is resolute and cannot be refuted.
Xiao Zhang walked up to Xiao Ling and gently held her hand, "Mom, I respect Xiao Ling." Our love doesn't need to be verified in such a way. ”
A hint of wavering flashed in the mother-in-law's eyes, but she quickly regained her firmness, "This is a family rule, not something you can change." ”
Xiao Ling's eyes were full of tears, "Is our marriage based on such a tradition?"Aren't our feelings enough to transcend these stereotypes?”
Xiao Zhang hugged Xiao Ling tightly, his eyes firmed, "No, our relationship is stronger than any tradition. I love you, Xiaoling, and no matter what happens, I will be on your side. ”
The mother-in-law watched the two hug each other tightly, and her face showed a complicated expression. She sighed deeply and slowly walked out of the cave room, the white cloth in her hand falling silently to the ground.
The door slowly closed, leaving Xiao Ling and Xiao Zhang hugging each other tightly. The cave room was full of emotional fluctuations, but their love seemed more determined and pure at this moment.
The next morning, the atmosphere at home was still tense. The mother-in-law's face was cold and hard, and she obviously couldn't let go of what happened last night. Xiao Ling and Xiao Zhang sat at the dining table, and the air was filled with embarrassment and silence.
What I said last night was no joke. The mother-in-law suddenly spoke, her voice cold.
Xiao Ling nervously clenched Xiao Zhang's hand, she knew that this conflict was far from over.
Mom, we really don't think that kind of test makes any sense. Xiao Zhang tried to say calmly.
Significance?That's respect for tradition, respect for our family. The mother-in-law's tone became more and more firm, "You are denying our roots and our history. ”
Xiao Ling took a deep breath and stood up bravely. "Mother-in-law, it is one thing to respect tradition, but it is another thing to invade personal privacy and hurt personal dignity. Our love should not be bound by such traditions. ”
The mother-in-law's eyes widened, obviously not expecting Xiao Ling to respond so firmly.
I know you think I'm old-fashioned and outdated. There was a hint of pathos in the mother-in-law's voice, "But this is my lifelong faith." ”
Xiao Zhang stood up and held Xiao Ling's hand tightly. "Mom, we respect you and the family traditions. But at the same time, we also want to be respected. Our love doesn't need to be proven in such a way. ”
After a long silence, the mother-in-law finally lowered her head, her face showing exhaustion and helplessness. "Maybe ......Maybe I'm really old and can't keep up with the times. ”
Xiaoling stepped forward and gently hugged her mother-in-law. "Mother-in-law, we have felt your care and love. But times are changing, and we need to change too. ”
The mother-in-law looked at Xiaoling, and a trace of tenderness flashed in her eyes. "Maybe I really should learn to accept new things. ”
From that day on, the atmosphere in the house gradually eased. Xiao Ling and Xiao Zhang's relationship is strengthened by this challenge, and their love is sublimated by this test. Although the mother-in-law still maintains her traditional ideas, she is slowly accepting and understanding the ideas of the younger generation.
The love story of Xiao Ling and Xiao Zhang is like a lamp flickering between tradition and modernity, illuminating their common future and this gradually changing family. Through love and understanding, they find the possibility of family harmony in a new era.
In that bustling city, their home has become a beautiful example of the coexistence of tradition and modernity, witnessing the tenderness and strength brought by the changing times.