My name is Xiaofang, I am 28 years old and I have been married for three years. Husband Kai is a typical only child, and after his parents divorced, he has been living with his mother Liu Min. Kai and I were college classmates, and we naturally got together after graduation. Both of us are ordinary migrant workers, and before we got married, we bought a small two-bedroom apartment in the county seat, took out a loan for 30 years, and paid 2,000 yuan a month.
After I got married, I moved into Kai's mother's house, and moving out and renting another house was too unrealistic for us young couples. At first, I got along with Aunt Liu well, but occasionally she would blame me for my housework, such as the wrong way to do laundry, and the vegetables were not cut well enough. I'll just endure it, and be fun. After all, the son raised by someone married a daughter-in-law from a foreign family, which will be a little mustard.
Later, Aunt Liu began to hint frequently that our house should be transferred to her name as soon as possible, and she had no place to retire when she was sick and hospitalized. I was very unhappy to hear it, this house was obviously loaned by our young man himself, why did he transfer it to her? But when I turned to Kai, it was difficult for me to directly oppose it, so I had to drag it out vaguely. After all, in China, the relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law is inherently delicate.
A few days ago, Aunt Liu mentioned this again, and I finally couldn't help it: "Auntie, this house was loaned by our husband and wife, why should I transfer it to you?" We also need to hire our own little family, don't we? Aunt Liu immediately became anxious: "You unfilial daughter-in-law, I raised your husband and worked hard to save money for him to go to school." Now that I'm old, he won't give me a house, where can I go? "I wanted to explain something, and she turned straight to Kay and preached between us.
I was really angry, and the humiliation and grievances I had saved for more than 20 years suddenly broke out: "Liu Min, let me tell you, this house is not for you!" I'm tearing up the house book now, and my husband is carrying it when the sky falls, so I don't need you to be a mother-in-law who doesn't care about asking and only blames people! ”
Kai drove his Pajero and chased after my car. I soared all the way to 120 miles, and I couldn't get rid of him. When I stepped on the accelerator, I felt all my internal organs twist together, and tears blurred my eyes. At this time, the phone rang suddenly, and it was Kai calling. I pressed it hard, but it kept ringing.
Finally, at a red light intersection, I stopped with a sudden brake. Kai quickly stopped diagonally across from me, got out of the car three steps and rushed over in two steps, knocking on my window. "Xiaofang, open the window, let's have a good talk! I stared straight ahead and shook my head. I couldn't hold back the tears anymore and burst out of my eyes. I hate my crybaby.
After a long time, the red light did not change, and the surrounding cars kept honking their horns to urge me. I kicked the accelerator in frustration and almost crashed into the opposite car. At this time, Kai rushed over with an arrow and stopped in front of my car. I had to slam the brakes and nearly knock him off. "Xiaofang, what's wrong with you? Let's talk about what's going on! Kay yelled at me with his hands on the hood.
I pushed the car door and got out of the car and slapped Kai in the face: "I also said what happened to me?" You ask your mother to go! I bought this house for nothing? In the past few years, I have been angry at your house for nothing? As soon as Kai grabbed my flying hand, I struggled and howled loudly. Passers-by were all watching and pointing, but I poured out all the grievances in my heart.
Who knew that Kai suddenly exerted himself and hugged me tightly in his arms. "Okay, okay, Xiaofang, calm down. I'm sorry I didn't take care of you. Let's find a place to talk, okay? He stroked my hair. I couldn't stop crying, and finally stopped struggling. It turned out that his hug was so warm that my heart immediately calmed down.
We just stood like this for a long time. Eventually, I calmed down and sat side by side with Kai on a bench on the side of the road. A sparse crowd of pedestrians passed us, all looking sideways at the scene of this young man arguing on the street for some reason. I was a little embarrassed, so I quickly wiped my face with a handkerchief.
I took a deep breath and whispered to Kai, "I'm sorry, I was too excited just now. Don't be upset, let's talk slowly. ”
Kay took my hand and looked me in the eye seriously: "Xiaofang, I actually understand your feelings very well. This house does belong to the two of us, and Mom is not in a position to ask for it to be transferred to her. But you also have to be considerate, after all, my mother raised me alone, and now that I'm old, I really don't have a place to live. ”
I nodded, of course I understand Aunt Liu's difficulties. But it's not fair, I've endured it silently for so many years, and now I finally have a home, and she's going to take it away again. I was speechless, and tears welled up in my eyes again.
Kai sighed and squeezed my hand: "Actually, I have already talked to my mother that we can buy her a house slowly, but we must not transfer the house we worked so hard to buy to her." Mom didn't agree at the time, but I promised her that I would buy her a house when she was old and had no money and no place to live. ”
I was very distressed, and quickly hugged Kai: "You fool, I'm just jealous and angry." As soon as we got married, life was stressful, and I shouldn't be angry with your mother. ”
Forget it, we're all wrong today. Kai patted me, "Why don't we buy some fruit and go home, and you can talk to my mother." She's straight, but you know she's soft at heart. We might as well discuss and resolve this matter. ”
I thought about it, and what Kai said made sense. Instead of arguing like this, it is better to talk to Aunt Liu. I nodded, "Okay, then we'll go home after buying fruit." There has to be a talk to be done. ”
So we drove to a nearby fruit store and bought Aunt Liu's favorite lychees and longan. I'm still very apprehensive in my heart, after all, the war with my mother-in-law is not usually difficult. But with Kai helping me, I'm a little less afraid.
When I got home, Aunt Liu was sitting on the sofa watching TV. Hearing the sound of the door opening, she immediately stood up, looking a little nervous and embarrassed. I took a deep breath, picked up the fruit and walked over: "Auntie, I'm sorry, I was too excited just now. This is the lychee and longan bought for you, you can taste it. ”
Aunt Liu took the fruit basket with some surprise and looked Kai and me up and down. After a while, her eyes suddenly turned red: "Xiaofang, Auntie is wrong." I shouldn't have been angry with you just now, you're right. That house is your two hard-earned money, and it should have belonged to you. ”
This sudden apology startled me, and I never thought that Aunt Liu would bow her head. She pulled us over and sat down on the sofa, and said to herself: "Actually, Auntie understands in her heart that you and Kai have just entered the society now, and the economic pressure is high, and they will have children in the future." Her income is limited, and she is even more reluctant to transfer the house to me, an old woman. ”
My mouth stinks, but I don't mean anything else. I'm afraid that I will be disgusted by you when I get old, so I will keep talking about this house. Don't mind, Auntie will definitely solve the retirement problem by herself and will not drag down your girl's family. Speaking of this, Aunt Liu sobbed.
Kai and I looked at each other, neither expecting her to give in so quickly. I hurriedly went over and hugged Aunt Liu: "Auntie, I understand you, and I shouldn't quarrel with you." Our mother and daughter are a family, I will definitely take care of you when you are old, please don't mention this house again. ”
Aunt Liu nodded and laughed: "Good boy, Auntie knows it's wrong." In the future, I will never embarrass you, you husband and wife can make money to support their families. I'll figure it out myself, and it's my greatest wish for you two to have a good life. ”
Kai and I looked at each other and smiled, Aunt Liu's words made us so pleased. It turns out that as long as we communicate sincerely, all misunderstandings can be easily solved.
I suddenly had an idea: "Auntie, why don't I accompany you to the city center to see a few houses in the retirement community?" **It's not expensive, and the environment is good. When the time comes, we will help you make a down payment, and you will receive your pension and pay off the loan every month. In this way, you will have an exclusive small home in your old age, and we will be much more relieved. What do you think? ”
Aunt Liu looked at me in surprise and patted her thigh excitedly: "Okay, good, I really picked up a treasure with your good daughters-in-law!" It's a great idea, and it's done! ”
In this way, my relationship with Aunt Liu completely broke the ice. We started shopping together a lot, and occasionally I would talk to her about married life. Aunt Liu has a direct personality and gave me a lot of good advice. Gradually, she became my closest bosom sister.
One day, when we went to the vegetable market to buy vegetables, Aunt Liu suddenly had back pain and couldn't stand up, and her face turned pale. I was terrified and rushed her to a nearby hospital. The result of the examination is severe osteoporosis and long-term medication must be taken**. I was so distressed that I blamed myself for not paying attention to her health earlier.
Auntie, you have been resting more recently, and I will do the meals and housework. Your body is important, stop working hard! "I helped Aunt Liu home and carefully let her lean back on the sofa.
Silly girl, what is my little illness, it will definitely get better soon. Aunt Liu comforted me with a smile. However, I know that osteoporosis is not a minor disease, and it is already a sign that she has entered old age.
I remembered that we said before that we would help Aunt Liu buy a pension apartment. It's just that Kai and I have been working overtime to earn money to pay off the mortgage in the past few months, and we haven't been able to take her to see the house. At this moment, I was shocked to realize that Aunt Liu's physical condition no longer allowed us to delay.
Auntie, let's definitely go to see the house this weekend! You're in such a bad state that you really need a proper little home. Kai and I will try our best to scrape together the down payment, so don't shirk it! I held Aunt Liu's hand and said.
Aunt Liu nodded, and finally didn't emphasize that she could still work. I know she knows the gravity of reality in her heart. That night, I told Kai about the viewing, and he agreed to accompany her on the weekend without saying a word. "Damn's body is important, I want to find a way to make this money!He patted me on the shoulder.
I know that Aunt Liu finally truly understood the true meaning of "raising children and preventing old age" this time. With our children here, she can finally enjoy her old age with peace of mind. That's what I want the most.
On the weekend, Kai and I took Aunt Liu to see her favorite retirement community, "Jiangnan Huating". This is one of the most exclusive senior living apartments in the city, with excellent surroundings and regular therapeutic massages for the elderly by professional caregivers. I see that Aunt Liu is very satisfied, but the only problem is that it is expensive, and it is difficult for us to make so much down payment at once.
Auntie, why don't we find a few more months to save enough for a down payment? Kai and I are working overtime to buy you a suite here by the end of the year! I looked at Aunt Liu's expectant expression, and I couldn't bear to let her run away in vain.
Good boy, I don't feel sorry for you and Kai to work hard. It's just that my old bones really can't move, so it's best to move here as soon as possible. Aunt Liu sighed. I understood her anxiety and solemnly promised her that I would find a way to buy the house within three months.
To my surprise, just a month later, Kay suddenly approached me and mysteriously said that he had scraped together enough for a down payment and could buy a house in a nursing home right away! My eyes widened in disbelief. "Why do you suddenly have so much money? Is it possible to win the lottery? ”
Kai smiled mysteriously and put his arm around my shoulder: "I sold my baby Pajero, isn't this to prepare a good home for my mother!" When we arrived at the nursing home, there were doctors watching, and we were much more relieved. No matter how easy this car is, it's empty, and the mother's body is the most important. ”
I listened, and tears welled up in my eyes. It turns out that Kai has silently made such a big sacrifice a long time ago! I choked up and hugged Kai, feeling extremely lucky to have such a filial and considerate husband as him.
I know that our family has finally found a way to live together again. The misunderstandings of the past are not to be mentioned, and Aunt Liu and I will spend the best time of our lives together!
In this way, Aunt Liu moved into a nursing home and began her happy and comfortable life in her old age. We would drive over every weekend to see her, sometimes bringing homemade meals and the family had fun. Aunt Liu's physical condition gradually improved under regular** and high-quality care, and she was soon able to walk around the apartment.
Xiaofang, life here is really something I haven't enjoyed in all these years. The hospitalized doctors** are very good to me and have a massage for me every week. I'm really happy for you, you two have such a heavy financial burden, you have to buy me a home first. Every time they met, Aunt Liu had to sigh a few words.
Kai and I are genuinely happy for her. The most gratifying thing for us is that Aunt Liu is obviously becoming younger and more lively. Not only is she recovering well, but her mental outlook is also glowing. We understand that this is all thanks to the personal and professional care of the nursing home.
Gradually, Aunt Liu made friends with several elderly people of the same age in the hospital. They often go to the park together to dance and sing, and hold some social gatherings. I didn't expect Aunt Liu, who is in her 70s, to have such a colorful social life!
One day, the stock on her phone suddenly ran out. "Auntie, what's wrong with your phone? Missing all the photos you saved? I was a little surprised. Aunt Liu smiled mysteriously: "It's okay, I deliberately deleted it." My phone is full of dancing and traveling in our yard now, and I have too much memory to save it! ”
A few months later, Kay and I also celebrated our third wedding anniversary. Probably because of the fact that we have become more mature and stable, I find that our relationship seems to have sublimated to a new level in the ups and downs of this year. Even though the pressure of life is still very high, when I hold Kai's arm and lean on his shoulder, all the fatigue is swept away.
I'm sorry, but I can only take you to hot pot on this wedding anniversary. Kai scratched his head in embarrassment. I smiled and kissed him on the cheek: "Fool, as long as I am with you, even if I eat instant noodles, I will be satisfied!" Being able to work with my loved ones is the definition of my happiness.
What makes me even more gratifying is that during the holiday this year, Kai specially customized a beautiful photo album and sent it to his mother. "Mom, this album is full of more and happier memories of us. You must continue to enjoy your old age, and when our career is successful, we will invite you to have a good meal! ”
The years of calm as water pass inadvertently, and in the blink of an eye, another year of spring flowers blooms. On a warm weekend afternoon, the sun shines through the trees on the benches in the small courtyard of the nursing home. I leaned on Kai's shoulder and watched Aunt Liu dance not far away. Her radiant smile will forever remain in the best memories of our lives.
Perhaps, the greatest tolerance is to choose understanding and acceptance at the turn of fate. We have all missed, and we all deserve to be saved. I will eventually learn to be grateful and cherish, because every choice is connected to those who are related to me.
Time flies, and another ten years have passed in the blink of an eye. In the past 10 years, Kay and I have both made great strides in our respective careers. Kai finally worked tirelessly to become the general manager of his dream five-star hotel. I'm also well-known in the field of fashion design, and I often have to go abroad to source inspiration and materials.
Although we are busy with our careers, we always find time to spend time with Aunt Liu on her birthday every year. She was 82 years old, with gray hair and a slower gait, but she was still in good spirits. The three of us often happily reminisce about the past, lamenting what unexpected turns the years and life can be.
Auntie, this is the most fashionable dress of modern times that we have sourced in Paris. I specially designed and sewn according to your figure, it must be very flattering to you! On Mother's Day, I excitedly took out a set of exquisite dresses and gave them to Aunt Liu.
Oops, it's so beautiful! Am I so old that I deserve to wear this? Aunt Liu gestured happily, with joy in her eyes.
Auntie, you are not old, you are simply the eternal girl in our hearts! Kai took Aunt Liu around in front of the mirror, and we were all amused by her childhood shyness.
After seeing Kai off, I took Aunt Liu for a slow walk in the yard. The sky is clear, and the shadows of the trees are swaying. Aunt Liu suddenly took my hand, with tears in her eyes: "Xiaofang, thank you for not leaving back then." Thanks to you, I have experienced the happiest feeling of being a wife and a mother in my lifetime! ”
I burst into tears, clasped her rough old hand and responded, "No, I want to thank you." It was you who taught me never to abandon and cherish the people in front of me. I will always be with you, just as you did when I grew up. ”
Aunt Liu smiled and nodded, her eyes warm and kind. The wind blew through the soothing treetops, and we snuggled up to each other in the sun. I know that at the end of the story, we have a common heart and no regrets.