My name is Li Guifang, I am 60 years old and I have just retired. I have a son, Li Ming, 35 years old, who is an executive of a foreign company. He got married, and his daughter-in-law's name was Wang Ying, thirty-two years old, and she was the owner of a beauty salon. They have a daughter named Li Yue, who is five years old and goes to kindergarten.
I live with them, in a house that Wang Ying bought. Wang Ying said that she didn't want to live in my hometown's house because it was too old, too small and too remote. She said she wanted to live in an upscale neighborhood in the city center, with elevators, properties, security guards and gardens. She said she wanted to give herself and her family a comfortable living environment.
I didn't object, after all, it was the house she paid for. I just feel a little unaccustomed. I grew up living in a house in my hometown, where there are my memories, my relatives and friends, and my roots. It's simple, but welcoming. It's remote, but it's quiet.
Although the house Wang Ying bought was luxurious, it was indifferent. There is no communication between neighbors, no mutual assistance, no friendship. Every day is busy at work and off work, and there is no interest in life. Wang Ying also refused to let me go to my hometown to visit my parents and siblings. She said it was too dirty, too messy, too poor. She said she didn't want Ms. Li to be exposed to that kind of environment.
Li Ming also did not support me going to my hometown. He said he wanted to take into account Wang Ying's feelings. He said he would respect Wang Ying's choice. He said that he wanted to share the weal and woe with Wang Ying. He said that he wanted to create a better future with Wang Ying.
I could only hold back tears and nod. I know they're all for my good. They all love me. They all want to make my life better.
So I stayed here, doing housework every day, taking my granddaughter to watch TV and play mahjong. It's a little boring, a little lonely, and a little empty, but it's okay.
Until one day, Wang Ying suddenly said something to me.
Mom, you know what? My brother is getting married. ”
Oh? Are you sure? Congratulations. ”
Thanks thanks. He found a nice girl named Lin Yaqin, who was a bank clerk. ”
That's good. ”
yes, yes. They plan to get married during the Spring Festival next year. ”
That's even better. ”
Yes, yes. So, I'd like to talk to you about it. ”
What's the matter? ”
You see, after they get married, they will definitely have children. But they are all office workers and don't have time to take care of their children. And they don't have the money to hire a babysitter or send their children to daycare. So, I want you to do me a favor. ”
What's busy? "It's you who bring the children to them. ”
I? "Yes, you. Aren't you retired? Aren't you free? Don't you like children? ”
I'm retired, I'm free, I'm kidding, but ......”
But what? ”
But they are your brother and sister-in-law, not my son and daughter-in-law. ”
So what? They are also our family. We should help each other, support each other, and take care of each other. ”
I know, and I'm willing to help them, but ......”
But what? ”
But that's not appropriate. After all, I'm your mother-in-law, not your brother's mother. ”
So what? Didn't you bring us a child too? Don't you also regard Li Yue as your granddaughter? ”
That's different, Li Yue is my own granddaughter, of course I have to take care of her children. And I don't take care of her children full-time, I only help occasionally. ”
That's no different, if you give them a child, it's just an extra grandchild or granddaughter. And you don't have to take care of the children full-time, as long as it's daytime. ”
But ......"But what? ”
But I still have a life of my own. I also want to go to my hometown to see my parents and siblings. I also want to travel and see the outside world. I still want to do what I love. ”
You can wait. The most important thing you can do right now is to bring us the baby. In this way, we can show your love and concern for us. ”
But ......"Don't be, that's it. And we won't do you any wrong. We'll pay you 5,000 dollars a month. ”
5000 bucks? ”
That's right, 5,000 dollars. That's a lot higher than your pension. Are you saying it's worth it? ”
I listened to Wang Ying's words, and I felt angry in my heart.
She actually treated me like a cheap nanny and asked me to take care of the children for her brother and sister-in-law, and she was very reasonable.
She actually used money to measure my worth, thinking that I would give up my freedom and dignity for 5,000 yuan.
She ignored my feelings and wishes, thinking that I would comply with her arrangements and demands.
Does she really think I'm useless when I'm retired? Don't have any ideas of your own? Don't you have a life of your own? Does she really think I'm confused when I retire?
No, I wouldn't promise her. I decided I wanted to rebel against her.
I said to her, "Wang Ying, you're going too far. You can't force me to give your brother and sister-in-law children. It's their own business, and they should be responsible for it. You can't use me as a tool, you can't buy my time and energy with money. You can't ignore my feelings and wishes, you can't deprive me of my freedom and dignity. I'm your mother-in-law, not your babysitter. I am a person, not a machine. ”
When Wang Ying heard my words, her face changed and her eyes turned cold.
She said to me, "Mom, how can you say that? You're not helping me, you're helping our family. You're not doing the work, you're doing the obligation. You're not spending time and energy, you're enjoying affection and happiness. You are not ignored and deprived, you are respected and cared for. You are my mother-in-law and my mother. You are a person and a member of a family. ”
I listened to Wang Ying's words, and I felt sick in my heart.
She used such words to deceive me and make me feel that she was doing it for my good. to force me and make me feel like I have no choice. to control me and make me feel like I can only do her bidding.
Did she really think I would believe her? Will they succumb to her? Will obey her?
No, I won't. I decided I wanted to refute her.
I said to her, "Wang Ying, don't talk this nonsense anymore. You're not helping our family at all, you're just using our family. You're not doing an obligation at all, you're just passing the buck. You are not enjoying family affection and happiness at all, you are just sacrificing family affection and happiness. You're not respecting and caring for me at all, you're just insulting and hurting me. Although you are my daughter-in-law, you are by no means my mother. Although you are a member of a family, you are by no means the master of a family. ”
Wang Ying listened to my words and jumped up in anger.
She said to me, "Mom, how dare you talk to me like that? Do you know who bought the house you live in now? Do you know who made the meal you're eating right now? Do you know who bought the clothes you're wearing now? It's all me! It's all me! It's all me! Without me, you have nothing now! Without me, you are nothing now! ”
I listened to Wang Ying's words, and my heart felt sad.
She even treated me like a parasite and thought I was living on her handouts. She actually treated me like a piece of waste, thinking that I was worthless and meaningless. She actually treated me like a burden and thought I should disappear.
Did she really think I would be grateful to her? Will you be afraid of her? Will you rely on her?
No, I won't. I decided I wanted to leave her.
I said to her, "Wang Ying, you're going too far. You don't know what affection is, what gratitude, and what respect is. You don't deserve to be my daughter-in-law, or your family. You are just a selfish person who only knows how to take advantage of others and does not know how to care about them. You are just a heartless and unrighteous person who only knows how to hurt others but does not know how to love them. You are just a shameless and ignorant person who only knows how to laugh at others and does not know how to respect others. Although you have money, power, and status, you will never have a personality, a moral character, or a conscience. Although you have a house, a car, food and clothing, you will never have a home, love, luck and blessings. ”
With those words spoken, I picked up my luggage and walked out the door.
Wang Ying watched me leave, stunned.
She shouted to me, "Mom, where are you going?" How dare you do this to me? How dare you leave me like this? How dare you betray me like this? ”
I didn't look back, I didn't pay attention, I didn't stay.
I just walked firmly and walked towards my new life.
I'm going to visit my parents and siblings back home.
I'm going to travel and see the outside world. Do what you love. Rediscover your happiness and dignity.
I left Wang Ying's home, and my heart was much more relaxed. I felt like I had finally broken free from her shackles and oppression, and regained my freedom and dignity.
I went to the train station first and bought a ticket to my hometown. I want to see my parents and siblings, they must miss me and they must be worried about me. I want to talk to them about my experience and decision, and listen to their opinions and suggestions. I want to spend some quality time with them and feel the real affection and warmth.
On the train, I met an old lady from the same village. Her name is Zhang Guiying, and she is my neighbor. She was surprised to see me and asked me how I got back. I told her about it. She was sympathetic and angry. She said that Wang Ying was too inhuman and too ignorant. She said she supported my approach and welcomed me back. She said she would help me find a place to live and something to do. She said that she would tell the other fellows about my situation and ask them to care and help me.
We chatted for a long time and felt very cordial and harmonious. We exchanged **numbers and *** codes with each other, and made an appointment to contact each other when we got to our hometown.
When the train arrived at my hometown, I got off. As soon as I got out of the car, I saw my parents and siblings. They were all standing on the platform waiting for me. They were so happy and excited to see me. They all ran over and hugged me, kissed me, greeted me. They all said they missed me a lot and I was worried about me. They all said they were happy to see me welcome me back.
We walked out of the station together and got into a taxi. We went to my parents' house. It was an old-fashioned bungalow with a small yard and a small vegetable garden. It's simple, but welcoming. It's remote, but it's quiet.
We went inside and sat in the living room and chatted. My parents poured me a cup of hot tea and brought me a plate of fruit and some snacks. They asked me how I was doing outside and if there were any difficulties and things that didn't go my way. They said that they heard that Wang Ying was not good to me, and they felt very distressed and angry. They said they supported my approach and understood my choice. They said they would always be by my side, always loving and protecting me.
My siblings also cheered me up and encouraged me. They said they both had their own jobs and families, and they were doing well. They said they would come to see me often and bring their children with me. They said they would introduce me to some good friends and activities so that I could get out and see more. They said they would find me something meaningful and interesting to do and let me use my talents and interests more.
We talked for a long time and it felt very close and warm. We hugged each other and said some words of thanks and blessings. We all say that we are family and will never be separated.
That's my story and my new beginning.