Wang Hua, 49, is a primary school teacher with a monthly salary of 6,500 yuan.
Her husband, Zhang Yuan, 51, works in a state-owned enterprise and earns 9,800 yuan a month.
They have a son named Zhang Junyan, who is 27 years old, and after graduating from university, he joined the power company as an engineer.
After Zhang Junyan came home, he said to his mother: "Mom, Xiaoyi and I want to get married, what do you think about meeting her parents this weekend to discuss marriage?" ”
Wang Hua nodded: "Okay, we'll make an appointment with the place this weekend, and then send you the address." ”
The son nodded: "Mom, I'll ask Xiaoyi to understand her parents' taste habits, and then you can determine the location." ”
By the way, Mom, Xiaoyi wants the two of us to live alone, and the two of us will pool the money to buy a house with a down payment. ”
Wang Hua saw his son's embarrassed expression and comforted: "Don't worry, my parents will take care of it, it's really difficult to pay the full amount, but it's not a big problem with the down payment." ”
Zhang Junyan smiled bitterly and said: "Mom, don't lie to me, my sister is still in graduate school, and my father has not been in good health in the past few years, how can the family have so much money." ”
Wang Hua looked at his son and said: "Yanyan, you and Xiaoyi go to see the house first, but we can only consider buying a two-bedroom apartment, our family really doesn't have that much money, I will find a way to make a down payment." ”
She smiled and asked again, "By the way, Hikohiko, have you been in touch with your sister recently?" How was she doing with this exam? ”
Toshihiko replied, "It should be fine, Mom." My sister said that she wanted to go straight to her PhD, and the teacher supported her decision. ”
Wang Hua nodded: "Well, she mentioned this plan last time. Medical students are basically like this, but does she have anyone to talk to? She's 28 years old, and you're getting married. ”
Toshihiko shook his head: "She didn't tell me about this, but I think she is busy with classes, experiments, or learning from her mentor every day, so she shouldn't have time to find a partner." ”
Wang Hua frowned: "Okay, when she comes back, I'll talk to her again." Even when you're in school, you can't ignore getting married. ”
Toshihiko shrugged his shoulders and said, "Mom, don't worry too much, my sister has a clear mind, she will handle it herself." ”
Wang Hua glared at him: "Hmph, even if she is not my own, she was brought up by me, how can I not worry about it?" She doesn't have a very good relationship with your aunt, so I can't leave her alone. How lonely she is.
Toshihiko was a little stunned, and he felt some emotion in his heart. My sister grew up with him and always thought she was biological, and it wasn't until high school that she learned she was her aunt's daughter.
Looking at her mother, Toshihiko felt that she was really an amazing woman. The two of them slept together when they were young, went to school together, and their mother took care of them since they were young, which must have been very hard.
He began to hesitate to buy a house now. He and Xiaoyi both work in the same unit, and the salary is also good, as long as the two work together, it should not be difficult to buy a house. Why burden parents?
For the first three years of graduating, they worked for several small companies and barely managed to make ends meet. Didn't save any money.
Later, he was admitted to the power company, and the salary was not high at first, but now he is a technical backbone, and his monthly income has reached 8,000 yuan. And the minister also said that if he is promoted to engineer, the salary will be higher.
Thinking of this, he decided to discuss it with Xiaoyi. My sister's tuition and living expenses were all given by her parents, and although her aunt also gave her some money, her parents still gave her a monthly subsidy.
He suddenly joked: "Mom, you and Dad are really partial to me, I didn't work well at the beginning, and you didn't even think of giving me some subsidies, hum......."”
Wang Hua smiled: "Less, you think I don't know, you still give your sister money." ”
Toshihiko returned to the room, while Wang Hua sat on the small table by the window and began to prepare for class. As a teacher, she is also very busy.
My husband worked overtime again tonight, saying that he lived directly in the factory dormitory and was not going home.
At the appointed time, Wang Hua, her husband and Junyan went to the hotel in advance to wait for Xiaoyi and her parents.
The family sat down in the box, and Wang Hua hurriedly handed Xiaoyi's parents the menu and asked them to order. Then she ordered a few more of the restaurant's signature dishes.
In between waiting for the food to be served, they chatted casually, not about the house or the bride price.
The dishes were served quickly, each one looked delicious, and the two families were very happy.
At this moment, Xiaoyi's aunt suddenly interjected and said: "Junyan, next time I have to discuss with Xiaoyi, our family likes spicy food, Sichuan cuisine and Hunan cuisine." ”
Toshihiko glanced at her and didn't speak, while Xiaoyi explained: "Sister-in-law, this restaurant was chosen by me and Toshihiko, I think this food tastes good, and when he asked me, I ordered this one." ”
Her aunt glared at her, and Xiaoyi felt very uncomfortable. Originally, she and her parents came here to discuss marriage, but as soon as her aunt found out, she would come with her, saying that she would check on her.
She understands that her aunt wants to introduce her to a partner, but she and Toshihiko have been talking for several years and have a good relationship, so she won't go on a blind date at all. If that happens, what will become of her?
But my aunt thinks that Junyan's family conditions are average, and the person she introduced has a company at home, a villa, and a luxury car, and she doesn't have to go to work when she gets married, so she can be a young grandmother directly, how comfortable it is.
The atmosphere is a little bad, her husband doesn't like to talk, Wang Hua can only try to chat with Xiaoyi's mother, and persuade everyone to eat more from time to time.
The food at this restaurant is really good, especially the braised pork tail, pork ribs in sauce, pigeon soup, steamed fish, etc. are very delicious.
When everyone had eaten almost, Wang Hua asked the waiter to re-serve a new pot of tea, and the two families began to discuss their marriage.
Wang Hua said with a smile: "Xiaoyi's mother, the two children are not young, and now they are planning to get married, I am really very happy, and Xiaoyi's child was taught really well by you." ”
After being polite to each other, Wang Hua asked, "Xiaoyi's mother, do you have any requirements for the bride price?" ”
Xiaoyi's aunt suddenly sneered and said, "Hehe, isn't this what we should ask you?" The bride price depends on the attitude of the man's family, and we can see how much you have in mind. ”
Wang Hua glanced at Xiaoyi's family, sighed secretly, and said, "I also inquired, and now the bride price is generally at 9."80,000 to 1580,000, then our family will send 1580,000, what do you think? ”
Xiaoyi's aunt sneered and said: "Junyan's mother, it's not right for you to say that, my Xiaoyi is not an ordinary girl, she is beautiful, graduated from a bachelor's degree, has a good job, she is so good, your family is the same as ordinary people to give a bride price, it is inevitably a little inappropriate." ”
Toshihiko glanced at Xiaoyi, he didn't understand what was going on today. Regarding the issue of bride price, in fact, the two have also talked about it privately, Xiaoyi said that she wants to listen to her mother, so what is her family going to do?
Xiaoyi was also a little embarrassed and felt embarrassed. Hearing my sister-in-law say this, and her mother didn't refute it, her face turned cold.
At this time, Wang Hua said lightly: "Oh, what about your opinion? Do you think how much to give is worthy of pettiness? ”
Toshihiko looked at his mother's expression and suddenly felt a wave of irritability in his heart. Mom is a teacher, and she has been very patient with her children all her life, even if she is angry in her heart, she will not show it. But at this moment, he looked at his mother's appearance and knew that she was not happy in her heart.
Xiaoyi's parents are still silent. Her aunt said: "There are already a few girls in our family who are married, and the bride price is the least 2280,000, the most 3080 thousand. ”
Wang Hua nodded and said, "Okay, we will go back and discuss it and give you an answer." ”
She didn't want to talk anymore either. Marriage is a matter for both families, and the most important thing is to negotiate well. But today she felt that the woman's family didn't seem to have much heart, and she looked a little absent-minded. She didn't give Junyan a glance, and couldn't help but guess whether the woman's family didn't want them to get married.
Xiaoyi's aunt asked again, "Toshihiko's mother, do you have any plans for the house after they get married?" After all, it is more convenient for young people to live alone, and it can also reduce a lot of conflicts. ”
Wang Hua replied: "I have already discussed with Junyan, we will make a down payment, and after marriage, they will repay the loan together." ”
Xiaoyi's aunt said in surprise: "Oh my God, Toshihiko's mother, both of you have good jobs, why can't you buy a house?" In fact, I think that as a parent, it is better to provide better conditions for your children and not put the cart before the horse. ”
Zhang Yuan suddenly interjected, "What do you mean by this? What exactly do you want to say? ”
Xiaoyi's aunt smiled and said, "Hehe, it doesn't mean anything special, I just think that with your family's conditions, it should be no problem to buy a house for the children, so it's a little strange." ”
Toshihiko said: "I have discussed with Xiaoyi, we will not consider buying a house for the time being, and we will save money to buy a house after marriage." ”
Xiaoyi's mother glared at her, then looked at Junyan, and said to Wang Hua: "Junyan's mother, let's follow your advice, pay them a down payment to buy a house, and then let them pay the mortgage by themselves." ”
Wang Hua was silent, she understood that this was a marriage proposal made by the man, so she must be lower. But today she also felt a little aggrieved, after all, this was the first time she had faced such a situation, and she felt a little uncomfortable in her heart.
Toshihiko stood up and said, "Uncle, auntie, let's stop here today." We will discuss the specific matters and then communicate. ”
Xiao Yi looked at Toshihiko's expression and felt a little unhappy. She didn't expect this attitude at home, and she couldn't figure out what was going on. So she also stood up and said, "Dad, Mom, Toshihiko is right, let's go back first." ”
When Wang Hua's family of three returned home, Zhang Yuan frowned and said, "Yanyan, what's going on?" Is it because her family doesn't look down on you, or are you misunderstood? ”
Toshihiko also felt very depressed, he and Xiaoyi had been talking for several years, and her family had known about it for a long time. But today's attitude, he also felt puzzled.
Wang Hua said: "Forget it, don't think about it. Yanyan, you and Xiaoyi have a good talk, the house still has to be bought, and it is best to solve it as soon as possible. ”
At this moment, the doorbell rang, and it turned out to be the eldest sister.
My eldest sister is now in the cosmetics business, and every time she comes, she brings her all kinds of **, essences, water lotions, etc., which makes her very embarrassed. Sometimes she is too lazy to use it, and the eldest sister will nag for a long time until she relents.
The eldest sister handed her a bag and said, "This is the best-selling **, the effect is very good, you try it." ”
Wang Hua didn't shirk, took it and put it aside, and then quickly poured tea for the eldest sister and prepared the fruit.
The eldest sister smiled and asked, "I heard that Yanyan is getting married?" ”
Wang Hua nodded: "Yes, I have already met with the woman's parents, but it seems that they are not very satisfied with this family business, and they always feel a little awkward." ”
The eldest sister said in surprise, "How is it possible? Hikohiko had been talking to the girl for years. ”
Wang Hua sighed: "I don't know, let's wait for them to talk about it." I would have liked to send 1580,000 bride price, but their family asks for 22 to 300,000 yuan, and they want us to buy the house in full. ”
The eldest sister frowned: "The bride price is not a big problem, but the requirements are a bit high." Did their family have a dowry? ”
Wang Hua shook his head: "I didn't ask." My plan now is to buy a house first, no matter when they get married, it will be easy to solve. ”
At this time, the eldest sister handed Wang Hua a card: "Huahua, this is what I prepared for Yanyan, there are 600,000 in it, you see how much more money you need to buy a house, if it's not enough, I'll find a way." ”
Wang Hua was taken aback, and hurriedly excused himself: "Eldest sister, what are you doing here?" Zhang Yuan and I can scrape together money to make a down payment, you don't have to worry about it. And you should keep the money in case you need it. ”
The eldest sister stuffed the card directly into her hand: "Huahua, you accept this money, I am your eldest sister, don't be polite." Hurry up and buy a house for Hikohiko, otherwise I'm really going to be angry. ”
She continued: "I also saved one for Su Su, thinking that I would give it to her when she got married." But seeing that she doesn't move now, I will give it to her when she comes back for the Chinese New Year this year, and let her decide whether to buy a house or not. ”
Wang Hua was a little embarrassed, after all, 600,000 yuan is not a small amount, and the eldest sister is not easy in this life, and she doesn't know how many cosmetics to sell if she saves this money.
The eldest sister patted her and said, "Huahua, when I was the most difficult back then, it was you and Ah Yuan who helped me. If it weren't for you, I don't know if Susu and I would have survived. ”
She continued: "Susu followed you from the age of 2 until she was admitted to university at the age of 18. Although I am responsible for her tuition and living expenses, you still give her a lot of living expenses, I know that. ”
Wang Hua smiled and said, "Sister, what do you do when you say this, you should think it is for your family." Like you said, Susu has been by our side since she was a child, and we have long regarded her as our own daughter, and she has always called us father and mother. ”
The eldest sister said with tears in her eyes: "Huahua, I really couldn't continue to live with her father at that time, but I always felt sorry for Su Su. But I can't do anything, if I don't get divorced, I'm afraid that both mother and daughter will be violently subjected to him. ”
I finally got divorced, but then the factory went wrong again and was about to go out of business. I have to take my kids with me and I don't have any help, so I don't know what to do. ”
I had to send Susu to kindergarten, but she was too young. Although I paid more than others, the teachers were not willing to take good care of her. ”
Every time she went to pick up the child, she was screaming with hunger, and she was either or urine. One day I couldn't help it, I had a fight with the teacher, and I was kicked out, and Su Su was not allowed to go to that kindergarten anymore. ”
When Wang Hua heard this, the past surged in his heart. At the beginning, Zhang Yuan had a good relationship with his sister, so when they learned that his sister was divorced, they immediately went to visit.
At that time, my sister had already moved out, and the family of three lived in a simple single room. The eldest sister was bathing Su Su, and the child was smiling innocently, while the eldest sister was sad.
Wang Hua took the child and helped the eldest sister bathe Su Su. They couldn't imagine how much the child had been hurt at that time.
After changing Su Su into clean clothes, the eldest sister calmed down a little.
Zhang Yuan looked at this simple room, with only one bed and a simple kitchen, and he asked, "Sister, doesn't your unit have a dormitory?" ”
My sister smiled bitterly: "The situation in the unit is not good, and the work is unstable. I haven't been able to save money in the past few years of marriage, and now I'm alone with my children, and it's even harder to find a job. ”
Zhang Yuan and Wang Hua took them to dinner and bought some snacks for the children. Now they also know that the kindergarten no longer accepts Susu.
After returning home, Zhang Yuan sat silently on the side, very angry in his heart. He wanted to punch the man, but he couldn't. He also has a family of his own, and he has to think about them.
Wang Hua said: "Ah Yuan, I will take Su Su over tomorrow, I can take care of her first, and when I start school, we will think of other ways." ”
A glint flashed in Zhang Yuan's eyes, and he said excitedly, "Really? Are you willing to take care of Susu? But our family is only one year old, can you take care of it? ”
Wang Hua sighed: "I am a mother, Yanyan is only one year old, and I can't bear the suffering of my child at all. Su Su is so pitiful, and so cute, I really can't bear it. ”
So, Wang Hua and Zhang Yuan took Su Su back and let her sister work with peace of mind. After Wang Hua starts school, they will figure out how to take care of these two children.
Zhang Yuan and his sister were both brought up by their mother, and their mother paid a lot for them. Wang Hua was also taken care of by his mother when he was confined.
When she needed to work, they entrusted Hikohiko to a neighbor's aunt and gave her 300 yuan a month.
The neighbor's aunt is less than 60 years old and lives alone. They don't know if she still has family. The eldest lady likes children very much, and they give a lot of money, she is very happy.
Wang Hua took the two children to see the eldest mother and brought some homemade dumplings. After entering the door, Wang Hua said sincerely: "Auntie, I am about to start school, can you help me take the child again?" ”
The eldest lady ate dumplings and said, "Huahua, it's okay, I have nothing to do during the day, and you know, I don't like to go out." The two of you also give a lot of money. I heard that your monthly salary is only more than 800, I just help you take care of the children, and you give me 300, I am already very grateful. ”
Wang Hua smiled and said, "Auntie, you are so good." Put the child with you, I don't worry. However, Su Su is already two years old, very sensible, and can also help take care of Yanyan, can you take care of two children at the same time? ”
Auntie, I understand that it is really hard to take care of two children by yourself, but as long as they are not allowed to go out, they should be very obedient. I try to buy as many toys as I can for them to play at home.
Wang Hua looked at Aunt Hu's hesitant expression and said, "Auntie, to be honest, Su Su is really pitiful. ”
She pulled up the child's sleeve, revealing deep scars, but Susu smiled.
Aunt Hu, please help us. I give you 500 yuan a month, and I know that raising two children can be really stressful. ”
Aunt Hu looked at Su Su and felt pity. She thought the child was really cute and cared about her brother.
So, after Wang Hua went to work, Aunt Hu came to help her take care of her two children every day until she came home from work.
The eldest sister is still unemployed, she can't find a job and can only do odd jobs occasionally. She could only buy Su Su some food occasionally, and a few clothes were barely affordable.
Su Su stayed at Wang Hua's house, and the two children grew up together. Su Su didn't know when he also began to call Wang Hua and Zhang Yuan as father and mother.
Wang Hua smiled and said, "Eldest sister, I am very happy to raise Su Su. She is our daughter. ”
The eldest sister had tears in her eyes and said with a smile: "I'm very happy that Su Su has you to take care of." You taught her well. ”
Wang Hua said: "Su Su was originally a good boy. She often talked to us** and told us about her daily life. ”
The eldest sister said: "This is great, I am just worried that she is too focused on her studies and does not understand other things." ”
Wang Hua said with a smile: "She studied medicine and often experimented. ”
The eldest sister said seriously: "If you treat me as a relative and Su Su as your daughter, then you can keep this money, otherwise I will be really angry." ”
After the eldest sister finished speaking, she said again: "Huahua, let's go, let's go and Yanyan go to see the house." I know a neighborhood that is very nice and well decorated. ”
She stood up and anxiously went to call Toshihiko, and several people hurried out the door.
Toshihiko had a scooter, and he drove them to the neighborhood.
That community is really good, and Wang Hua is also very satisfied. They looked at a house of 89 square meters for a total price of 1.36 million.
Wang Hua calculated, plus the eldest sister's 600,000, it was no problem to buy it in full. At this moment, Su Su called**, and after learning the news that Yanyan was going to buy a house, he said: "Mom, they may have a second child in the future, buy a three-room one." I still have 200,000 here, and I'll transfer it to you. ”
Wang Hua asked in surprise: "Susu, where did you get so much money?" Don't mess around. ”
Su Su pursed his lips and said, "Mom, since I went to college, I haven't spent all the money you and my mother gave, and I have saved it." And I'm still on duty at the hospital and have a salary. ”
Wang Hua sighed: "It's all your money, you can keep it for yourself, or buy a house." ”
Su Su said: "Let's buy it for my brother first, and when I buy a house, let him help me again." ”
Junyan also said: "Mom, I don't need my sister and aunt's money, you just give me a down payment, my provident fund loan is very cost-effective." ”
Wang Hua thought so in his heart, but Su Su said: "Yanyan, you just listen to us, otherwise I will ignore you in the future." ”
In the end, everyone pooled money to buy a 126-square-meter house for Yanyan, with three bedrooms and two living rooms, and the master bedroom with a bathroom, which was very good.
After buying the house, Wang Hua breathed a sigh of relief and said to Zhang Yuan and Yanyan: "After you get married, we will start saving money and strive to buy a house for Su Suye." ”
Hikohiko nodded: "Okay." ”
Wang Hua said again: "Yanyan, you don't care, live your own little life." We know this matter in our hearts, otherwise your daughter-in-law will be unhappy at that time, and it will affect everyone's feelings. ”
Toshihiko was a little emotional, he felt that getting married was really a troublesome thing, but he also understood what his mother said, so he chose to remain silent.
Wang Hua asked, "Yanyan, now that the house has been purchased, you can move in at any time." How did you discuss it with Xiaoyi? What about the bride price? ”
Toshihiko replied, "We have discussed it, and the bride price is set at 15."80,000, and their family is ready to marry a car. We're getting married next month. ”
He added: "Mom, when I get married, Xiaoyi and I will drive her family's car for the wedding, and I will give this car to you and Dad." ”
Wang Hua was very happy after hearing this, she had long had the idea of learning to drive, and she had always hoped to have a car of her own. Now when she heard her son say this, she readily agreed: "Okay, I'll open it." When the time comes, we will go on an outing and barbecue together. ”
Hikohiko and Xiaoyi finally got married and started their own lives. And Wang Hua and Zhang Yuan also enjoy their lives, occasionally inviting the young couple home for dinner.
On weekends, Wang Hua would drive her husband and eldest sister to travel nearby, or go to the picking garden, and stay in a homestay for two days. At night, she will be with Su Su**, she feels very happy in this life.
Finally: Wang Hua feels full of happiness, the two children she raised are excellent and know how to be grateful, and the 600,000 yuan given by her eldest sister makes her feel very lucky. Although it is hard to bring up two children, the happiness that children bring is indescribable.
Everyone, like fireworks, has their own brilliant moments. And Wang Hua's life, although ordinary, is full of brilliant colors, which is the efforts and perseverance of ordinary people.
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