The daughter-in-law made steamed buns, and the mother-in-law didn't give it to her granddaughter, so she slapped a family and broke up a family.
In a deep alley, the night falls, the breeze blows, and the aroma of stir-fried vegetables fills the air, adding a touch of spice to this night in Beijing.
In an old courtyard house, the lights are dim and the light of the fire dancing on the stove is reflected on the window paper, heralding the upcoming family drama.
Li Hui is the daughter-in-law of this family, and she puts the buns in her hand into the steamer one by one, and her movements are skillful, showing her delicacy and skill.
Living with her are her mother-in-law and husband Li Qiang, as well as their daughter Xiaoyue.
This family seems ordinary, but in fact it is constantly troubled. The mother-in-law's domineering and traditional ideas, as well as gender bias in the family, have made the family's relationship more and more strained.
Li Hui secretly glanced at her mother-in-law sitting on the side, and saw that she was peeling oranges, watching TV while constantly blaming her son Li Qiang.
The mother-in-law's words were full of dissatisfaction and complaints against Li Qiang, "Can't you be like those successful people?" The mother-in-law complained dissatisfiedly, "You don't look at yourself, you are so old and so immature." ”
Li Qiang shook his head bitterly, "I know, Mom." He quietly wiped the sweat from his forehead and bowed his head silently. Li Qiang and Li Hui are a couple who love each other, they met in college and entered the palace of marriage after graduation.
However, Li Qiang's mother has always rejected Li Hui, believing that her background is not worthy of her son. This dissatisfaction and rejection are often expressed in the words and deeds of the mother-in-law.
Xiao Yue walked in at this time, looking at her mother's busy figure, with an expectant smile on the corner of her mouth.
Mom, are the buns ready? Xiao Yue asked. Li Hui turned his head and looked at her with a smile, "It's just a little bit close." ”
Suddenly, the mother-in-law stood up and looked at the buns in the pot, the expression on her face became serious, "These buns, you husband and wife can eat enough, Xiaoyue doesn't need to eat them." ”
After saying that, the mother-in-law walked straight out of the house, not waiting for anyone's reaction.
Li Hui looked at her mother-in-law's back and felt powerless in her heart. This home, she knew she couldn't really own.
The moonlight in the courtyard was slightly cool, and although it was past dinner time, there was no quiet.
The atmosphere at the dinner table was dull, and everyone's expressions were cold and hard. Li Hui's heart sank to the bottom like a heavy stone.
The mother-in-law looked at Li Qiang, and then said to Xiaoyue: "Let's eat some porridge and vegetables today, don't eat steamed buns." ”
Li Hui's hands clenched under the table, and his heart ached. Xiaoyue is her only child and the only solace in her family.
Xiao Yue looked at her mother-in-law in disappointment, and Li Hui took a deep breath and tried to calm herself.
Why? Xiao Yue's voice echoed in the air. The mother-in-law gave her a cold look and was silent.
Mom, why are you doing this? Li Qiang hesitated for a moment, and finally spoke, his voice low and trembling, "Xiaoyue is just a child, she just wants to eat a bun." ”
The mother-in-law's face changed suddenly, and she glared angrily, as if Li Qiang's resistance had deeply touched her.
She stood up and stared at Li Qiang with angry eyes.
Li Hui was powerless to stop it, and it was too late. The mother-in-law slapped Li Qiang's cheek violently, and her voice was harsh and cold. Li Qiang was shaken, and five finger marks were clearly visible on his face.
Li Hui felt dizziness hit her, her heart seemed to be slammed by a heavy hammer, and the chill rushed straight to her back.
She looked at Li Qiang intently, looking at his swollen face, and felt a faint pain in her heart.
Li Qiang looked at Li Hui, his eyes were a little confused, but he was full of determination. He glanced at his mother, then turned silently without speaking.
Xiaoyue's tears fell, and she said to her father in a trembling voice, "Dad, I don't want to eat steamed buns anymore." ”
With that, she turned and ran out, disappearing into the night.
That slap was like a fuse, detonating family conflicts.
Li Qiang still had five finger marks on his face, but he remained silent, just sat there quietly and sighed deeply.
Night shrouded the courtyard, and the moon was blocked by thick clouds, leaving only a dead silence.
Xiao Yue didn't come back, and Li Hui was anxiously pacing back and forth in the courtyard, her eyes full of worry.
Mom, are you worthy of Xiaoyue by treating Xiaoyue like this? Li Qiang finally spoke, his tone was cold, "Do you know what you did?" ”
Li Hui's mother-in-law was silent for a moment, and then replied coldly: "This family, I have the final say." ”
Li Qiang glanced deeply at his mother, then turned around and left, looking for Xiao Yue.
As the night deepened, the courtyard fell silent again. Li Hui sat alone in the courtyard, his heart full of doubts and confusion.
When Li Qiang came back with Xiaoyue, it was already completely dark.
He glanced at Li Hui, his eyes were full of determination, "Me and Xiaoyue, we're leaving." ”
Li Hui looked at him in surprise and was speechless. The mother-in-law sneered on the side, but there was a hint of uneasiness in her eyes.
Li Qiang helped Xiaoyue and walked to the door. He didn't look back, didn't speak again, just sighed deeply and walked out of the house with Xiao Yue.
Li Hui looked at their backs with mixed feelings. She knew that the home could no longer accommodate their expectations and hopes.
The family has been completely torn apart. When the mother-in-law's palm met Li Qiang's cheek, it not only shattered his face, but also shattered the harmony and warmth in the family.
Li Hui learned that he could not undo all this, and the only choice was to leave quietly and follow in the footsteps of her husband and daughter.
This once close-knit little family is now shattered by a slap in the face.
However, the story is not the end, life still continues, and perhaps in the future, Li Hui will usher in a better tomorrow.