My name is Xiaofang, I have only been married for two years, and my husband Ah Qiang is a local, almost ten years older than me. Both of us are ordinary migrant workers and live a small life. Although the economic conditions of the two of us are average, we have a good relationship, especially since I was a child, I have been filial since I was a child, and I am also very good to my parents-in-law.
I hurriedly said, "Mom, you can take it, this is our heart, and your happiness is the most important thing." ”
Ah Qiang also said: "Yes, yes, Mom, don't shirk, this bag is of good quality and has a long warranty." ”
Mother-in-law, why are you here?I was a little surprised.
The mother-in-law's face was ugly, and she said coldly: "I'm here for business, don't beat around the bush." ”
Confused, I greeted my mother-in-law into the house. After my mother-in-law sat down, she stared at me and Cuong solemnly and said, "I thought about it all night, and I was very sorry that you gave me such a valuable gift. It stands to reason that you have just been married for a long time and have limited financial conditions, so you should not buy such an expensive bag. Therefore, I have decided to repay the money for your gift, which is exactly 20,000 yuan. ”
I was stunned for a few seconds, and then explained, "Mom, we give gifts from the bottom of our hearts, and you don't need to return any money at all." ”
The mother-in-law sneered and said, "Filial piety?."I think you're trying to please me, so close. Taking such an expensive brand-name bag as a gift is clearly showing me that you have money. I can't look down on it!”
I was a little annoyed by my mother-in-law's inexplicable accusations, and frowned and said, "Mother-in-law, we really want to give you a good gift from the bottom of our hearts, how can it be for the sake of getting close?".I really can't agree with that. ”
Can't agree?Okay, you're an unfilial daughter-in-law, you still dare to talk back to me!The mother-in-law looked angry, "I said I wanted to return the money, and you handed it over to me honestly!."”
Mom, calm down first. Ah Qiang hurriedly got up and dissuaded, "Our husband and wife really want to give you a surprise gift, how can you want to get close?."Don't get me wrong. ”
Misunderstanding?I can see it clearly!The mother-in-law shook the bag in her hand, "How much did this bag cost you?"Fifteen thousand, right?I'm not stupid, you just got married and had this spare money to give gifts?It's clear that I'm swiping the card and taking a risk!Why don't you give me back the card soon!”
I became even more angry now, and immediately retorted: "Mother-in-law, Ah Qiang and I earn our own money, and we are free to spend and buy anything. It has nothing to do with you at all, and you don't need to discipline it!”
With that, she began to pace back and forth in the living room, in a desperate posture with us. I was angry and helpless, and I really couldn't understand why my mother-in-law suddenly became so awkward and domineering.
At this time, Ah Qiang hurriedly grabbed his mother-in-law and said softly: "Mom, our husband and wife really want to give you a surprise, don't think about it, accept our heart." ”
Fuck off!The mother-in-law shook off Cuong's hand, "I want this money!."If you don't pay it back, you won't want to step out of this door!”
was threatened by my mother-in-law like this, and my temper also came up: "Mother-in-law, I married Ah Qiang first, this is our home. What qualifications do you, an outsider, have to kick us out?”
You!My mother-in-law's eyes widened and she glared at me fiercely, "A woman who has no interest is not worthy of my son!."You're going to take advantage!”
Alright Mom, don't talk about it!Seeing this, Ah Qiang hurriedly blocked in front of me, "Xiaofang and I are both adults, and the marriage is voluntary for us." Please don't embarrass Xiaofang anymore, we really can't get this money. ”
Speaking of this, a grim light flashed in the mother-in-law's eyes. I chuckled inwardly, feeling that her "otherwise" would not be a good thing behind her.
Mom, you have successfully persuaded many daughters-in-law to quit, I understand. But I really love Xiaofang, please don't embarrass her anymore, we will honor you as before. Cuong looked a little anxious.
It turned out that the mother-in-law had also embarrassed her daughter-in-law like this before, no wonder she suddenly made such an excessive request today. I am even more disappointed in my mother-in-law, how can she be so motherly and make things difficult for her daughter-in-law?
Filial piety?I don't miss your filial piety!The mother-in-law sneered, "I want this money, you have to find a way to bring it to me!."Otherwise, I'll make it hard for you to get along with me!”
Being threatened like this by my mother-in-law, my whole body was about to explode. But seeing that she is such a crazy woman, I can't think of a way to deal with it. I could only turn my head to Ah Qiang and say, "Husband, it seems that your mother is bent on targeting me, so I can only back down, and you can do it yourself." I can't stand this anger!”
With that, I turned and rushed back to the bedroom and slammed the door shut.
I sat on the bed, my chest heaving, still angry at my mother-in-law's ridiculous demands and vexatious pretensions. After a while, there was a soft knock on the door, and Cuong walked in.
Husband, your mother is too much, we have done our filial piety, but she still makes things difficult for me like this. I said angrily.
Cuong sighed, walked over and sat down beside me, and said earnestly, "I know Mom's request is excessive, but she is my mother after all, and we can't really tear up with her." Why don't I talk to her again and persuade her to enlighten and enlighten, she still loves me. ”
I snorted: "With her hard-mouthed temper, do you think she can listen to it?".It's clearly intentional to rectify us!”
It's not impossible," Cuong thought as he said, "I'll try again, if it doesn't work, then we'll have to ask your parents to help solve this conflict." ”
Hearing Cuong say this, I also understood a little in my heart. Indeed, if my mother reasoned, she might be able to relieve my mother-in-law's anger. "Then you go and try it, I'm here waiting for your good news. I said to Cuong encouragingly.
Cuong nodded and went out to negotiate with his mother-in-law again. After more than ten minutes, he walked back dejectedly. It turned out that my mother-in-law didn't give him any room to back down at all, and insisted that we prepare a refund for her within a month, otherwise she would kick us out of the house.
I saw that Ah Qiang's efforts had been in vain, so I immediately took out my mobile phone and dialed my mother's number: "Mom, there is some trouble between me and my mother-in-law, and I need your help to solve it." When do you have time to come and sit?”
After I briefly explained the situation to my mother, she immediately said that she would be coming tomorrow. I put down my phone and breathed a sigh of relief. Although I don't know if my mother can talk to my mother-in-law when she comes, at least someone will help me out, and I am much more down-to-earth.
When my mother-in-law learned that my mother was coming, her face turned gloomy again. My mother, on the other hand, was calm and calm, first greeting my mother-in-law, and then gently persuading her to understand the difficulties of our young couple. My mother-in-law argued stubbornly at first, but under my mother's soft grinding and hard foaming, her face finally softened a little.
Cuong and I secretly breathed a sigh of relief, hoping that this farce would come to an end.
Just when I thought that the matter had been resolved and my mother-in-law was also relieved, a ** suddenly changed the situation again.
At noon that day, I was preparing lunch in the kitchen when I suddenly heard my mother-in-law's voice asking in a loud voice: "Why are you here too?"It's not your turn to dictate the affairs of my son's family and me!”
I was surprised to go out and see that my dad had also arrived. He was standing in the living room looking at his mother-in-law solemnly, and said in a resolute tone: "The matter has come to this, as Xiaofang's father, I have the responsibility to protect my daughter's interests." Your request to Xiaofang is ridiculous and unreasonable, I can't agree to it!”
You!My mother-in-law was angered by my father's righteous words, "We don't need outsiders to interfere in our family's affairs!."”
If you make such an unreasonable request, you have to think that someone will question it. My dad said neither humbly nor arrogantly.
The two of you argued word by word. Ah Qiang and I looked at each other, and the scene was very embarrassing for a while.
My dad is kind enough to help, so don't be angry. "I tried to persuade my mother-in-law.
Shut up!You unfilial one!"My mother-in-law didn't even look at me, and she still had a-for-tat confrontation with my father.
When my father saw his mother-in-law making trouble like this, he was also angry: "My daughter is so filial to you, but you slander her like this, it's so unreasonable!."Either you cancel this ridiculous demand, or you will report this matter to the village committee and let everyone judge it!”
Okay!Then go and sue, I don't believe you can win!The mother-in-law changed her attitude and turned around to walk out.
Ah Qiang and I hurriedly hugged my mother-in-law and begged bitterly. The mother-in-law didn't really move, but her face became more and more ugly. My dad is also in a posture of not knowing each other. For a moment, the tense atmosphere in the living room was like the low pressure before a storm.
Looking at my red-faced mother-in-law and my dad, I was really at a loss. My mother-in-law is so unreasonable, and it is difficult for me to persuade her again. And my father's attitude is becoming more and more resolute in order to protect his daughter's rights and interests.
Okay, okay, everyone, calm down. Seeing that the atmosphere was becoming more and more tense, Ah Qiang hurriedly persuaded, "We are all a family, don't embarrass each other." Mom, don't mention this money, we will be filial to you as before. ”
Hmph, filial piety?I can't look at it!The mother-in-law glanced at Ah Qiang fiercely, "It's useless for you to be a son, stand on the same front with your father against me!."”
Auntie, I understand your feelings, but children have to start a family eventually. My dad continued to speak generously, "I trust my daughter, and she will be filial to her mother-in-law." Please also be considerate of the husband and wife, and don't embarrass them again. ”
Considerate?I don't need to be considerate!The mother-in-law seemed to hear a big joke, "I have the right to discipline my daughter-in-law!"What can you do with me?”
Then I can't tolerate you unreasonably suppressing my daughter!My dad said toughly.
The two of them are once again caught in the back and forth of the quarrel, the smell of each other, and neither will let the other. Cuong and I were in a dilemma, and our attempts to dissuade him were to no avail.
At this time, my mother on the side finally couldn't help but speak: "I said you two, enough is enough!."We've already quarreled to this point, can't we just sit down and talk and make concessions to each other?”
My dad and mother-in-law were stunned at the same time, looked at each other, and stopped talking.
As elders, you should guide young people to deal with family conflicts, not add fuel to the fire. My mother continued to persuade, "Since the matter of this money has caused such a big controversy, it is better to stop here and stop thinking about it." Fang and Cuong will take care of you in the future, so don't embarrass them anymore. ”
My mother's words silenced both warring parties. After a while, the mother-in-law finally spoke: "Forget it, since you all said so, I won't force it." It's just that you husband and wife, don't come to me with such expensive gifts in the future, you know?”
Cuong and I breathed a long sigh of relief and agreed repeatedly. My dad finally softened and shook hands with my mother-in-law. This family "civil war" finally ended under the mediation of my mother.
After this quarrel, the relationship between me and my mother-in-law was obviously awkward and distant. Although we still see each other as usual, I can feel that my mother-in-law's attitude towards me has changed, and I am not as close as before.
One day, Cuong suddenly said to me, "Wife, I think we should take the initiative to repair the relationship with my mother, expose this matter, and let her stop taking it to heart." ”
I hesitated: "But before that, my mother was too much and asked us to pay unreasonably." I don't think we're doing anything wrong. ”
I know," Cuong said with a sigh, "but after all, she's my mother, and she's old now, and she doesn't have a good temper." If we are more tolerant, the relationship can get back on track. ”
In the evening, we came to my mother-in-law's house with her favorite dishes. When I first met, my mother-in-law's face was still a little ugly. I hurriedly smiled and stepped forward to take my mother-in-law's hand and say hello, "Mom, are you okay?"I've made a few of your favorite dishes, let's try them together. ”
The mother-in-law did not speak, and sat down to eat in silence. I continued to talk to my mother-in-law patiently, hoping to dispel her inner guilt. Although the mother-in-law still said little, her face was not as gloomy as when they first met.
After dinner, I offered to rub my mother-in-law's back. The mother-in-law smiled and said, "It's okay, my waist hasn't been very comfortable lately." I carefully beat my mother-in-law's back and said, "Mom, I hope you don't hold grudges anymore." Our family is harmonious and beautiful, and I will continue to be filial to you. ”
The mother-in-law was silent after hearing this, and after a long while, she finally sighed and said, "It's also my fault, and I shouldn't embarrass you young people." Forget it, let's get over it. As long as you are filial to me, I will be content. ”
I happily agreed. Since then, I have continued to serve my mother-in-law attentively and often take Cuong to visit her. My mother-in-law's attitude towards me gradually warmed up, and the rift between us gradually healed. This family "infighting" has finally come to an end.