Title My father-in-law feasted three tables of diners, but when there was no one to settle the bill, I decided to leave the venue alone"
The memories of summer are still vivid, the blazing sun bakes the earth, the workers of the demolition team come to the door at the appointed time, and the hum of the demolition machinery comes one after another.
Our family was busy cleaning out the house and picking out items to move from.
My wife's brother-in-law, Li Jin, came over and asked while helping me clear my things, "Haizi, what are you going to do with these furniture?" You haven't bought a new house yet, and these things are put in **ah? I replied with a wry smile: "Yes, the new house has not been completed yet, and these old furniture really can't be taken away." ”
He readily agreed: "Okay, don't worry, my sister and I will help you deal with it." ”
I couldn't bear it, but I knew that we couldn't move so many things, so we had to leave them to deal with.
My wife Wang Yan and I moved some practical items to our rented old house first, so that we could free up our hands to solve other things.
However, when we returned to the old house, we were stunned by the sight - the house was empty, and everything that had been placed in the room with the refrigerator, TV, and washing machine was gone.
Oh my God, they took everything! Wang Yan's eyes widened in disbelief.
I also felt a lot of anger in my heart.
This is obviously moving the valuable furniture and appliances in our home out of nothing, ** is it really helping? I looked at Wang Yan, and she also looked regretful, but after all, she was her sister, and it was not good to really fall out with them.
In this way, we had to buy new items for our home in a cramped rented house.
Just as we were grieving about the loss of furniture and appliances, my husband suddenly fell ill and needed to be hospitalized**.
We were taken aback, immediately stopped what we were doing, and drove to the hospital at a rapid pace.
After arriving, we learned that my father-in-law had been sent to the hospital by a neighbor, and my brother-in-law and sister did not come.
Wang Yan and I could only deal with it by ourselves, immediately go through various admission procedures, and settle the elderly to move in.
During the day, I couldn't leave work, so Wang Yan stayed in the hospital alone.
In the evenings, I spent the night in the hospital room and took care of the elderly.
How irresponsible they are! Wang Yan said indignantly, "The old man is hospitalized at such an old age, and they don't even have a greeting, let alone visit and take care of them." ”
I was also angry, but I thought they were busy, so I didn't blame them.
Moreover, the cost of my father-in-law's hospitalization is not low, we have already borne it ourselves, and my brother-in-law and sister are probably a little unhappy.
However, when the old man was discharged from the hospital, I brought up the issue of sharing the cost, but the old man waved his hand and said: "Why do you let your brother-in-law and sister pay, they work hard, you are young and capable, and you should take care of me." ”
I was silent, and Wang Yan was so angry that her face was red.
Our husband and wife took great pains for the elderly, not only spending money but also energy, while my brother-in-law and sister not only did not share it, but took advantage of it, which made us feel very aggrieved.
But the old man has said that it has come to this point, and we can't force it.
I could only go home with a stomach full of anger, and secretly swore that I would never let this happen again.
After my father-in-law was hospitalized, Wang Yan and I decided to keep our distance from our brother-in-law and sister to avoid being taken advantage of again.
According to the custom, we would invite relatives and friends to our house for dinner on my mother-in-law's birthday.
This year, my brother-in-law Li Jin and my sister took the initiative to contract the work, saying that they had already chartered a venue in a hotel and were going to hold a grand birthday banquet.
On the same day, the banquet was really pompous.
The three tables were filled with relatives and friends, and the atmosphere was warm and cheerful.
But just when everyone was about to finish eating, an unfortunate episode happened - no one took the initiative to check out! Everyone, you look at me, I look at you, all waiting for others to speak.
The atmosphere became delicate for a while.
At this moment, I suddenly found that my husband was looking at me, and I chuckled in my heart and quickly pretended not to see it.
My face ran hot.
Being forced to settle accounts at her mother-in-law's birthday party was the straw that broke the camel's back.
Wang Yan and I have become completely disappointed in our brother-in-law and sister, and we are determined to draw a line with them.
My brother-in-law and sister took the initiative to arrange the banquet again, saying that they would pay for a treat this time, and we would not have to worry about it.
Once again, however, events were unexpected.
After the meal was served, the guests were full of seven or eight points, and the brother-in-law and sister did not take the initiative to settle the bill, but chatted and drank at the same time, not in a hurry.
I chuckled in my heart, and hurriedly looked around, for fear that my father-in-law would throw this hot potato to me again.
The alarm bells are ringing in my head, and the lesson of the last time is still vivid.
I stubbornly stood up, pretended to go to the bathroom, and sneaked out of the box while everyone was unprepared.
Where have you been? Wang Yan asked in surprise.
I went home first. ”
I said briefly, "Find an excuse to leave early, don't be fooled by them!" "With that, I secretly took a taxi home.
There was a monstrous anger surging in my heart against my brother-in-law and sister.
In the evening, my brother-in-law criticized me in the family group in public for not being united and generous enough, saying that I was too selfish and stingy.
I said you're generous, why don't you check out? The crowd was suddenly silent.
Wang Yan and I resolutely withdrew from this group, and since then we have drawn a line with them.
After this incident, I realized that we should cherish family affection, but we must not allow our relatives to take advantage of me.
Whether it's selfishness or not, principles are important.