Title: Insist on oneself and aim for the pursuit of true happiness.
Introduction: In life, we often encounter various difficulties and challenges. Sometimes, in the face of the expectations and traditional beliefs of our loved ones, we fall into helplessness and confusion. However, this does not mean that we have to conform to the expectations of others, but rather to be brave enough to choose our own path and pursue true happiness.
Part 1: The Distress of Being a First-Time Wife.
In a small city, the young Mei Fang became his new wife. After getting married, she took on her first challenge from her husband's family – confinement.
However, to her surprise, her mother-in-law asked her to sleep on the ground. This is a huge blow to Mei Fang, who is used to a comfortable life. Whenever night fell, she lay on the cool floor, full of grievances and helplessness.
Part 2: The decision to stick to the bottom line.
As the days passed, Mei Fang's heart became more and more conflicted. She understands that her mother-in-law's expectations are based on traditional customs and the protection of future generations. However, she also began to wonder if she should give up her own happiness for the sake of other people's expectations. She decided to be honest with her husband and share her pain and confusion.
Part 3: The Quest for True Happiness.
Mei Fang's husband, Xiao Ming, fell into deep thought after listening to his wife's story. He loved Mei Fang deeply and didn't want to see her spend it in such pain. In the end, he made an unexpected decision - to sell the family house and buy Mei Fang a warm home of their own.
Part IV: Mother-in-law's remorse.
When the mother-in-law learned of her son's decision, she was shocked and disappointed. She never imagined that her traditional beliefs would make her son make such a big change. She began to reflect on her attitude and realized that she had stuck too far to tradition and neglected the true feelings of her son and daughter-in-law.
She regretted it, and the pain and guilt in her heart were indescribable.
Part 5: The warmth and happiness of a new home.
Mei Fang and Xiao Ming finally completed the procedures for buying a house in the opposition of their mother-in-law. They ushered in a new life, a warm and happy home that belonged to them. In this home, they rediscover each other's happiness and freedom. Mei Fang no longer felt aggrieved and helpless, and she experienced true freedom and respect.
Conclusion: This story teaches us to be brave when we face difficulties and challenges, and to be brave enough to choose to stick to our bottom line. Neither conventional wisdom nor the expectations of others can be an excuse for us to give up happiness.