The busyness of the city never seemed to affect the lovers Xiao Min and Xiao Li. Their love story is like a touch of tenderness in this city. And today, Xiao Min will take a step and officially integrate into Xiao Li's family - she was invited to Xiao Li's grandmother's family party.
The early summer sun shines through the car window and sprinkles on Xiaomin's face. Sitting on Xiao Li's drive to her grandmother's house, she was both nervous and excited. For Xiao Min, this is more than just an ordinary family gathering, it is an important milestone in her relationship with Xiao Li. She kept rehearsing the meeting scene with Xiao Li's family in her heart, and kept reminding herself to behave kindly and naturally.
The car pulled into an old residential area and stopped in front of a building that looked like a historic building. This is the home of Xiao Li's grandmother. The façade of the old building is covered with vines, revealing traces of time. Xiao Li took Xiao Min's hand, and the two walked into the door together.
As soon as the door opened, the lively atmosphere came to you. In the living room, Xiao Li's family members had gathered, about 20 people. They sat or stood, some chatting, some helping to prepare food. Xiao Li's grandmother sat in the main seat of the living room, surrounded by family members, with a kind smile on her face.
Xiao Li led Xiao Min to introduce them to his family one by one. Their responses varied, with some warmly welcoming and others keeping a polite distance. Xiao Min politely greeted everyone, and her mood gradually relaxed. In this strange but warm environment, she began to feel the unique human touch of the Xiao Li family.
At the dinner table, family members sit around and are lively. The food is full of aroma, everyone says a word, and the atmosphere is harmonious. Xiao Min sat next to Xiao Li, occasionally interjecting a few words, trying to blend in with the conversation of this big family. She noticed that Xiao Li's family members had different personalities, but without exception, they were all full of love for the family.
After the meal, the crowd in the living room gradually dispersed, some went to the balcony, and some sat around the TV. Xiao Min noticed that no one was paying attention to the mess in the kitchen. She thought to herself that this might be a good opportunity to show herself. So, she stood up, walked to the kitchen, and began to put away the dishes and prepare to wash the dishes.
At the moment when Xiao Min turned on the faucet, Xiao Li's voice came from the living room: "Xiao Min, why did you go?" We're having a good time. Xiao Min turned her head, smiled and said, "It's okay, I'm just here to help clean it up." ”
The sound of water in the kitchen contrasts sharply with the laughter in the living room.
Xiao Min washed the dishes and thought to herself: Is this really the way she wants to fit in? Little did she know that this simple act would soon trigger a series of subtle changes ......
Min was washing dishes in the kitchen, and her movements were mechanical and fast. The sound of the water could not seem to drown out the small conversations coming from the living room. From time to time, she heard the conversations of Xiao Li family members in her ears, and the implication between the words made her feel a little uneasy.
Look at Xiaomin, what a diligent girl. One of Xiao Li's distant relatives whispered, and there seemed to be some disdain in his tone.
yes, but isn't that deliberate? Our family doesn't need anyone to behave. Another relative answered, with a hint of suspicion in his voice.
When Xiao Min heard these words, her heart tightened. She was just polite and kind, but she didn't expect her behavior to be interpreted so differently. She took a deep breath and continued to wash the dishes, but she began to reflect on whether she had really done something wrong.
At this time, Xiao Li walked into the kitchen and saw that Xiao Min was still washing dishes, he whispered: "Xiao Min, you don't have to work so hard, come, let's go back to the living room." ”
Xiao Min shook her head: "It's okay, I'm almost done washing." Besides, that's what I'm supposed to do. ”
Xiao Li looked at her, and a trace of complicated emotions flashed in his eyes: "Xiao Min, I know you mean well, but you don't have to care too much about their opinions." In our family, everyone is used to nature. ”
I know, I'm just ......Min paused and continued, "I just want to do what I can. ”
The conversation between the two was interrupted by a burst of laughter from the living room. Xiao Li hesitated for a moment, and finally didn't say anything, just patted Xiao Min's shoulder lightly, turned around and returned to the living room.
Xiao Min looked at Xiao Li's back, and a trace of loneliness swelled in her heart. She understands that Xiao Li is caught between family and love, and she also feels powerless and embarrassed.
Time passes inadvertently after dinner. Min returned to the living room, trying her best to smile at ease. However, those vague glances and whispers still crossed her heart from time to time. She tried her best to participate in the conversation, but there was always an insurmountable obstacle in her mind.
Xiao Li's mother noticed Xiao Min's embarrassment, she walked over and said gently, "Xiao Min, don't be too nervous, take your time, we are all welcome." ”
Xiao Min smiled and nodded: "Thank you, Auntie, I will." ”
As the night wore on, the party drew to a close. Xiao Min secretly hoped in her heart that this experience would allow her to better understand Xiao Li's family, and also hoped that she could be accepted by this big family. Little did she know, however, that tonight's experience was just the tip of the iceberg, and that the real test was yet to come.
As night fell, the atmosphere of the party became tense in an instant. Min stood in the corner of the living room, tears rolling in her eyes, but she tried not to let them fall. The words of one of Xiao Li's distant relatives pierced her heart like a sharp sword.
Xiaomin, are you putting on a show? There is no shortage of this kind of deliberate flattery in our family. The relative's words were full of doubt and disdain.
Xiao Min felt a strong grievance in her heart, she bit her lip, trying to keep her composure: "I ......."I just wanted to help. ”
Xiao Li's father, who has always been silent, stood up at this time, with undoubted seriousness in his voice: "Is it too much to talk like this?" Xiao Min is just out of kindness. ”
Xiao Li held Xiao Min's hand tightly, his eyes were firm: "Yes, everything Xiao Min does is out of sincerity." We should be grateful to her, not misunderstood. ”
There was a brief silence in the living room. The eyes of the other family members wandered between Xiao Min and Xiao Li, and the atmosphere was solemn.
At this moment, Grandma slowly stood up, her voice was weak, but full of strength: "Our family has always been proud of living in harmony. Today, Min has shown her kindness and courage, and we should be proud of that. ”
Grandma's words were like a warm current, gradually dissolving the embarrassment and tension in the air. Xiao Li hugged Xiao Min tightly, and her tears finally fell, but this time it was because she was moved.
The relative who questioned Xiaomin looked a little embarrassed in the face of everyone's eyes. He lowered his head and whispered, "Maybe I said the wrong thing, I'm sorry." ”
As the evening breeze blows, the expressions of the family members begin to soften. They expressed their understanding and support one after another, and Xiaomin's kindness and strength won everyone's respect.
Xiao Li's mother came over and gently patted Xiao Min's back: "Xiao Min, welcome to be a member of our family." ”
As the night deepened, Xiao Min and Xiao Li stood side by side at the door of their grandmother's house, their eyes full of anticipation and confidence for the future. Although this experience was full of challenges, it also deepened the understanding and love between them. In this big family, Xiao Min found a place for her. And Xiao Li also showed his challenge to family tradition and his insistence on love.
The stars twinkle in the night sky, as if witnessing this new relationship and family harmony. The story of Xiao Min and Xiao Li is like this starry star, full of hope and light.