My daughter, Zhang Ting, is 32 years old and works in Shanghai.
Two years ago, she experienced a divorce, and then moved back to her hometown for a while, and the whole person became very decadent.
As a mother, I really feel very sorry for her when I see her hiding in her room every day, and her big bright eyes are always red and swollen.
Later, when she couldn't find a good job in her hometown, I suggested that she return to Shanghai to develop.
I persuaded her for a long time before she agreed to go back.
However, her life in Shanghai in the past two years has not been happy, and she can rarely see her sincere smile on **.
Every year when she went home for the New Year, she always left in a hurry, and she didn't have time to talk properly.
A few days ago, I finally couldn't take it anymore and decided to go to Shanghai to take care of her.
I said to my wife: "Lao Liu, I'm going to Shanghai to accompany Tingting for a few months to see what is wrong with her and help her get out of the shadow of her feelings."
Can you take care of it yourself? Lao Liu took a puff of cigarette and squinted at me: "You can rest assured that you can go, I, an old man, can still take care of myself." "
Go ahead, our Tingting needs you more. "
After a bumpy few hours, I finally arrived in Shanghai.
Just as I was standing at the station in a daze, I suddenly heard a shout in my ear: "Mom! I turned my head to see my daughter Zhang Ting standing not far away waving to me, with a rare happy smile on her face.
Tingting! I couldn't help but walk over and hug her with open arms.
Why didn't you tell me and just came? I could have picked you up at the train station.
Zhang Ting said as she helped me pull my luggage to the parking lot.
It's nothing, you're so busy at work, I'll be relaxed.
Shanghai has changed so much in the past two years that I can't even recognize it! I sighed.
Yes, Mom, Shanghai has developed so fast in recent years, and sometimes I can't keep up with the pace. ”
Zhang Ting opened the car door and put my luggage in the trunk, and then sat in the driver's seat.
Along the way, I excitedly looked around and looked out the window at the passing traffic and the colorful neon lights.
While driving, Zhang Ting talked to me about her work.
However, I found that she didn't talk much about her work, and she didn't look like she was dancing when she was working.
She seems to spend all her energy on work, but her life is very pale.
I was busy pulling the handle out of the fridge.
Zhang Ting skillfully stir-fried a few home-cooked dishes, and I chopped vegetables and washed the dishes on the side.
Soon we had dinner together.
Tingting is okay with work today? I have a good appetite, so eat more. ”
I picked up a chopstick and put it in her bowl.
At work, it's still like that, change a project, hold a meeting or something.
However, the news of layoffs is very tight, and several departments have reduced their staff. ”
Zhang Ting's tone was very flat.
In this way, then you don't have to work too hard, be careful of getting tired. ”
I looked at her worriedly.
Don't worry so much about it when you're here. ”
She smiled reluctantly.
After dinner, I looked around with great interest, but found that there was no breath of life in the room.
Bookshelves are littered with magazines and papers, the sofa cushions are clean and there are no signs of sitting down, and even the television is covered in dust.
Tingting, you're usually so busy, you don't even have time to watch TV? I couldn't help but ask.
I don't have time to watch, I either work or sleep when I go home, the company has telecommuting, and I often work overtime until midnight. ”
One day, my daughter came home very early.
Before I finished my words, I saw Zhang Ting with a small black face and staring straight at me.
Tingting, what's wrong with you? "I was a little surprised.
Mom, you're happy when I'm divorced, aren't you? I'm scrapped for the rest of my life! Don't you have a little compassion? Zhang Ting said angrily.
I was even more surprised, and I didn't know how to answer for a while.
Am I doing something wrong? After a few seconds, Zhang Ting suddenly cried out, which scared me.
She ran into the room with tears in her eyes and slammed the door shut.
I hurriedly rushed to the door and knocked on the door: "Tingting, is it okay for mom to come in?" Let's talk about what's going on? I was so distressed that I gently opened the door and walked in.
Zhang Ting was lying on the pillow and sobbing.
I sat down next to her and gently stroked her hair.
What the hell is going on, my precious girl? Did Mom do something wrong? I asked cautiously.
No, it's not a mom's problem.
It's me, I'm really useless. ”
Zhang Ting cried even more fiercely.
I hurriedly hugged her and comforted her softly.
It turned out that Zhang Ting met a male colleague who was two years younger in the company, and the two of them often worked overtime together recently.
Zhang Ting was traumatized by her ex's marriage and never dared to take that step.
But for this young man, her affection for this young man grew.
A few days ago, the two went on a business trip together, and she finally mustered up the courage to confess to each other.
Unexpectedly, the man disappeared and even quit his job.
After hearing this, my heart was like a knife, but I still tried to comfort me calmly: "Tingting, it's not your fault, it's that man's heart is too ruthless."
You are already very brave, and there is nothing wrong with taking the initiative to confess your heart. ”
So why did he just disappear? Am I not good enough to impress him? Zhang Ting said dejectedly.
It's none of your business, it's his own problem.
You have given him your sincerity, if he doesn't cherish it, it can only mean that he is not qualified to ask for it. ”
I had mixed feelings in my heart, and I didn't know what to say for a while.
In this way, our mother and daughter hugged each other and fell into deep thought.
After a few days, I looked through Zhang Ting's address book and decided to call her company's human resources department to find out what the disappeared male colleague was.
Surprisingly, the company didn't have any information about that person at all! It turned out that the young man was a **, who lied that he worked in this company and was close to a single woman to cheat on his feelings.
Zhang Ting almost became his victim, but fortunately, he found his true face in time.
Now I finally breathed a sigh of relief, and my daughter was not hurt too much.
Tingting, let's go to the police station to report the case, don't let this kind of person continue to harm people outside. ”
Forget it, Mom, reporting the case can't save my sincerity.
The fate of this scum was struck by thunder from the sky. ”
Zhang Ting sneered, her eyes complicated.
I feel sorry for my daughter who has been hurt again and again, and I am determined to take care of her in Shanghai for a long time.
So I called my wife and said that I would accompany Tingting here for the New Year and then go back.
I know that Zhang Ting has suffered too many setbacks in her relationship and life in the past two years.
I started to enthusiastically accompany her to go shopping and make her happy to buy some new clothes.
During the meal, I also cook the hometown dishes she likes to eat, and we talk about the interesting things about her when she was a child while eating, so that she can feel the warmth of family affection.
Once, Zhang Ting was in a rare good mood and told me that the company had recently been promoted and she was promoted to department head.
I was so happy that I said I was going to make her a great celebratory feast.
So I bought seafood and ground beef, humming a little song while cooking.
When Zhang Ting came back, she looked at the braised pork, sweet and sour tenderloin and fried river shrimp on the dinner table in surprise.
Mom, why are you so happy today? I'm just promoted to a small supervisor, so there's no need to make such a big fuss, right? Zhang Ting said with a smile.
I hurriedly said, "Well, being a supervisor is a great thing, okay?"
Try your mother's cooking, it's guaranteed to be delicious! "At dinner, Zhang Ting and I chatted while eating.
She finally regained her smile and told me some interesting anecdotes about her work.
Seeing my daughter laughing, my heart is much more steady.
Time flies, and the Spring Festival is coming.
Zhang Ting told me that the company needed her to perform at the Spring Festival Gala, so I excitedly sewed a new set of costumes for her.
Zhang Ting looked at the clothes I made and said with some embarrassment.
New Year's Eve is the time to dress the most beautifully! When you go to perform for everyone, you should wear the best clothes.
I insisted.
Zhang Ting smiled helplessly, and finally put on the Hanfu I specially prepared.
I looked at her and sighed again at how beautiful my daughter was.
Mom, this year is the happiest New Year I've ever had.
Thanks to you, I got back on my feet.
Zhang Ting said to me sincerely.
I nodded in satisfaction and squeezed her hand.
Over the past year, I have witnessed my daughter recover from her emotional trauma and regain her confidence and vitality.
Now she looks confident and energetic, more like the Zhang Ting I remember.
Tingting, mom is happiest to see you happy.
You are a very good and strong girl, you will definitely find true love and live a happy life.
I'll have to rely on you to take care of my grandchildren.
Zhang Ting said with a grin.
I couldn't be happier to hear her say that.
When I think back to the scene when my daughter just got divorced two years ago, I can't help but redden.
It really hurts me to lose her soul all day long.
Unexpectedly, after a year of careful care from me, she finally regained her smile.
Mom, why are you crying? Shouldn't I mention bringing my grandchildren? "Zhang Ting hurriedly handed over the tissue.
It's okay, it's okay, Mom is just so happy.
I wiped away my tears and couldn't help but hold her in my arms.
My dear daughter, Mom will always support you and accompany you.
No matter what difficulties you encounter, don't be afraid.
Because of the company of your family, you are never alone.
I am willing to help you through all the ups and downs and meet the next better tomorrow in life.
As the days passed, my life in Shanghai gradually got on track.
My circle of friends often posts the food and clothes I prepare for my daughter, which attracts the envy of many neighbors.
Sometimes, I would also chat with my husband in WeChat groups, telling him to eat and sleep well.
Zhang Ting was recently promoted and raised, and paid off a mortgage early.
She happily dragged me to IKEA to buy new furniture.
We are just like ordinary mothers and daughters, enjoying the fun of life while shopping.
Mom, you see this sofa is good! Shall we change the set? "Zhang Ting pointed to a simple sofa and said.
Just the one you picked, Mom thinks the color is good.
We still have a lot of furniture in our nest that needs to be added! "I replied with a smile.
Zhang Ting happily bought a new sofa and a ** table and chairs.
My daughter has regained her spirits and is willing to share the financial burden with me.
A few months later, Zhang Ting's department accepted an intern, Xiao Du, a young man who had just graduated.
One day at dinner, Zhang Ting told me that Xiao Du has strong work ability and good qualifications.
And her eyes lit up when she mentioned the opposite sex, which made me start to feel suspicious.
Okay, here's how"Okay, okay, I see what's going on.
Xiao Du is an excellent young man, you must not miss it! "I said jokingly.
Zhang Ting stuck out her tongue shyly, feeling a little embarrassed.
I believe that when my daughter meets someone as sincere as Xiao Du, she will gradually come out of the shadow of the past.
I spent a whole year with my daughter in Shanghai.
Seeing that it was time for me to go back to my hometown, Zhang Ting proposed to hold a farewell party for me to see her connections in the company.
I smiled and agreed, but I was looking forward to when she would bring her boyfriend home.