58-year-old mother-in-law, never waiting for us to eat, I deliberately went home early, found out about my mother-in-law's amazing behavior, so angry that I slapped my husband a few times!
My name is Li Na, I am 28 years old, I am an accountant, I have been married to my husband Zhang Qiang for two years, and I live in Phoenix. Our life is peaceful and happy, without any major twists and turns. We both love each other and respect each other's jobs and hobbies, and our marriage is the envy of our friends.
My mother-in-law's name is Wang Xiufang, she is 60 years old, she is a retired doctor, she lives with us, she is usually very diligent and takes good care of us. She is a woman of great temperament and wisdom, and although she is retired, her medical skills and knowledge are still very respected. She is also very good to me, never interferes in our private affairs, nor does she have any dissatisfaction or criticism of me, she is a very understanding and tolerant mother-in-law.
However, I found that my mother-in-law has a strange habit of always waiting for us every time we eat, and she will finish eating first before asking us to eat together. She said that she didn't want us to wait for her, she ate quickly, she wasn't picky, and she could eat a lot as long as she had a bowl of white rice. She said that she was used to it like this, and that she had been like this since she was a child, so we don't have to worry.
My husband and I felt very strange but didn't ask too much, thinking that she might be unwell or something else. We also don't want to force her to change her habits, after all, she is our elder and we should respect her choice. We just felt a little sorry because we couldn't enjoy delicious food with her, and we couldn't talk to her and bond with her.
Later, I found out that my mother-in-law's behavior became more and more mysterious, and she often sneaked into the storage room and then closed the door to prevent us from entering, and sometimes I could hear her busy inside. I was curious and tried to ask her what she was doing, but she always dodged my questions or slurred her answers, which made me feel uneasy.
I began to suspect that my mother-in-law had some secret secrets, and even suspected that she was doing something dangerous, so I secretly observed her movements, and even secretly searched her room, but found no clues. I just saw that there were some medical books and magazines in her room, as well as some samples and instructions for medicines, and I thought it might be her hobby after retirement, and she still cares a lot about the development and progress of medicine.
Until one day, I overheard my mother-in-law talking to a person on the phone, and what she said surprised me, it turned out that she had been running a small pharmacy, which she opened when she was young, although it was not large, but it was quite profitable. She said that she has handed over the management of the pharmacy to a reliable employee, but she still visits often, helps out, and chats with regular customers by the way, and she says that she enjoys this life and feels that she is still useful and can help some people in need.
My mother-in-law never told us because she was worried that we would worry that she would be too tired, after all, opening a pharmacy is not an easy task, she has to go out early and return late every day, and she has to deal with all kinds of affairs, she feels that it is her responsibility and pleasure, and she does not want to cause us trouble. She said she knew we were all busy and hard, she didn't want us to be distracted, she just wanted us to have a good time, she said she loved us a lot and appreciated our care and respect for her.
I listened to my mother-in-law's words, I felt very moved, and at the same time, I was very sorry, I decided to help my mother-in-law take care of this pharmacy with my husband, so that she could rest assured, I also wanted to learn some medical knowledge and communicate more with my mother-in-law. I think my mother-in-law is an amazing woman, she has her own dreams and pursuits, she is not willing to be bound by the life of retirement, she still has her own enthusiasm and energy, she is a role model for me to learn, I admire her.
I went to my mother-in-law's pharmacy with my husband and saw her staff and customers, they were all very respectful and kind to my mother-in-law, they said that my mother-in-law is a good boss and a good doctor, she will not only sell medicines, but also give them some medical advice and health guidance, her medicines are all regular, ** is also very reasonable, her pharmacy is a place they trust, they all like her mother-in-law very much. I saw a proud and satisfied smile on my mother-in-law's face, and I was also very happy, I felt that my mother-in-law was a very accomplished woman, and her pharmacy was her pride and her joy.
Now, every time we go to the pharmacy, we see my mother-in-law smiling and greeting us, she is also happy to teach us some knowledge and how to use medicines, her mysterious behavior has become less mysterious, and our relationship has become more intimate. We will help her organize the shelves, clean the counter, receive customers, handle the bills, we feel that it is a very rewarding thing, we also enjoy working with my mother-in-law, we feel like we are a team, a family.
One day, I went home early to make dinner for my mother-in-law, but I found that it was embarrassing.
I was a little angry and asked my mother-in-law why she didn't wait for us to eat together, but my mother-in-law said that it was because she was afraid that we would not be full, so she ate some snacks by herself.
I understood my mother-in-law's thoughts, but I still felt a little uncomfortable, I told my mother-in-law that we have a regular diet every day, and we will not go hungry because we eat a few small snacks less, and if we eat together, we can not only enjoy the food, but also enhance family affection and communication, and my mother-in-law listened to my words, smiled a little embarrassedly, and said that she would pay attention in the future.
I chatted with my mother-in-law for a while, and the mood gradually became relaxed and happy, at dinner, I made my mother-in-law her favorite braised pork and stir-fried pork with green vegetables, and also prepared some delicious fruits, my mother-in-law kept praising my craftsmanship while eating the food, and said let me do it a few more times in the future, I listened, my heart was warm, and I felt very satisfied and happy.
From now on, I will pay more attention to my mother-in-law's life, do my filial piety for her, and make our family more warm and happy.
That's the end of the story, I hope you enjoy my story and welcome you to give me some feedback and suggestions.