My daughter-in-law gave me a gold bracelet of 8,000 yuan, and my daughter-in-law's words at the dinner table, I drove away with the bracelet.
My name is Li Cuihua, I am 57 years old, and I am a retired worker. My husband Lao Zhao and I have been married for more than 30 years, and we have a son named Zhao Qiang, who has started a family, and my daughter-in-law is called Xiaoling, who is a gentle and virtuous woman. Our family is harmonious, and the neighbors are envious.
One day, Xiaoling suddenly gave me a gold bracelet worth 8,000 yuan, saying that it was to thank me for my care and dedication over the years. I was pleasantly surprised, and felt that my son and daughter-in-law were really filial, and my heart was warm.
That evening, our family sat around the table and enjoyed a delicious dinner. Xiaoling suddenly said, "Mom, there's something I want to discuss with you. ”
I put down my chopsticks, looked at her with a smile, and said, "What's the matter?" You say. ”
Xiao Ling hesitated for a moment and said, "That's the case, Zhao Qiang and I recently wanted to change to a bigger house, but we are a little tight on hand, see if you can ......."”
It dawned on me that they were trying to borrow money from me! I chuckled in my heart, this is a gold bracelet that I have bought with my savings for many years! But I didn't want to disappoint them, so I tentatively asked, "How much do you need?" ”
Xiaoling said: "It takes about 500,000." ”
500,000! I almost couldn't stop crying out. That's my life's savings! I was conflicted, on the one hand, I didn't want to disappoint them, and on the other hand, I was reluctant to pay for it.
At this moment, Xiaoling said again: "Mom, don't worry, when we buy a new house, we will take you over to live together, so that you can also enjoy happiness." ”
When I heard this, my heart was even more uncomfortable. They want to take me in, so they want me to pay for them to take care of their new house? And if they do buy a new house, won't my old house be left vacant? Wouldn't my savings be even less?
The more I thought about it, the more I felt that something was wrong, and my heart became more and more unbalanced. I looked up at Xiao Ling and Zhao Qiang, who were looking at me expectantly, waiting for my answer. I suddenly felt like they were so strange, as if they had never really cared about me.
I took a deep breath, put down my chopsticks, and said solemnly: "Xiaoling, it's a good thing that you want to buy a house, but my savings over the years have been spent on this gold bracelet, and I really can't take out 500,000 yuan." ”
As soon as Xiao Ling heard this, her face suddenly became ugly. She stared at me with wide eyes, as if she couldn't believe what I was saying. Zhao Qiang was also stunned and looked at me with an embarrassed expression.
I felt a pang of joy in my heart, and finally said what I really thought. I stood up, took off the gold bracelet and laid it on the table, and said, "Let it be my gift to you." ”
With that, I turned around and left. I heard Xiaoling and Zhao Qiang talking behind their backs, but I didn't care anymore. I finally understood that they weren't really filial to me at all, they just wanted to take advantage of me. I don't want such a daughter-in-law and son!
I walked out of the house and felt a lot lighter. I finally got rid of that hypocritical family and regained my dignity and independence. I believe that as long as I stick to my principles and values, I will find happiness that truly belongs to me.