I am Lin Xiaomei, and I have been with my husband Chen Dong for ten years of marriage. We have a cute and lovely daughter, Xiaomin, who is an indispensable part of our lives and brings us laughter all the time. Chen Dong is a filial son, and he always cares for his mother, Zhao Yulan, who is my mother-in-law. And I, as their daughter-in-law, also do my best to respect and care for them.
Her mother-in-law, Zhao Yulan, is a traditional rural woman who has been industrious and simple all her life. Living in the countryside, guarding a few acres of land and an old house. Although Chen Dong and I repeatedly proposed that she come to live with us in the city, she always refused for various reasons. I know her and I know she doesn't want to cause us trouble.
As the New Year approaches, families begin to decorate and prepare for the arrival of the New Year. I also started to get busy, preparing New Year's goods, cleaning the house, and preparing red envelopes ......These are indispensable rituals for the New Year.
Thinking that my mother-in-law was alone in the countryside, I transferred a red envelope of 8,888 yuan to her through WeChat. For us, this number has a special meaning and represents auspiciousness and wealth. Although I can't go back to spend the New Year with her in person, I can at least express my heart in this way.
After the transfer was successful, I sent a message to my mother-in-law: "Mom, Happy New Year!" I transferred some money to you, and you bought something you liked. Wishing you a happy and healthy New Year! "After sending the message, I felt a sense of relief and satisfaction.
It didn't take long for the phone to vibrate, indicating a new message. I picked up my phone and saw that it was a message from my mother-in-law: "Xiaomei, why did you transfer money to me again?" You spend a lot of money in the city, so keep it for yourself. I don't lack anything here, and I'm happy if you're doing well. ”
Seeing my mother-in-law's reply, a warm current swelled up in my heart. Although she said she didn't need to, I knew she was happy in her heart.
In the evening, our family of three sat at the table for dinner. Suddenly, the phone rang, I picked up the phone and looked, it was my mother-in-law calling*** I quickly connected, and my mother-in-law's smile appeared on the screen. She wore a red sweater, which looked particularly festive and spiritual.
Xiaomei, have you eaten? The mother-in-law asked with a smile.
Mom, have you eaten? I replied with a smile.
Oh, I won't bother you when you eat, I just want to show you what I have prepared. With that, the mother-in-law turned the camera to the table.
I saw a pile of red things on the table, and when I looked closely, it turned out to be a pile of hundred-dollar bills! My mouth opened wide in surprise and I couldn't speak for a moment.
Xiaomei, this is my gift for you. The mother-in-law said proudly, "This money is all saved by me and your father in the past year, you take it, give Xiao Min as New Year's money, and buy yourself something you like." ”
Hearing this, I had mixed feelings. On the one hand, I was moved by my mother-in-law's intentions and generosity; On the other hand, I felt a little guilty and uneasy. The little money we gave her was a drop in the bucket compared to what she gave us.
Mom, you're ......I choked up and said, "You're too ......."It's too generous......How can we accept your money......”
Xiaomei, don't be polite to me. My mother-in-law interrupted me, "We are all a family, and it is right to help each other." It's not easy for you to work hard in the city, and I can help a little. As long as you're doing well, I'm happy. ”
After saying these words, my mother-in-law chatted with us a few more words and hung up. I sat on the couch and was in a state of excitement. My mother-in-law's words warmed my heart like a warm current, and at the same time, it also made me more determined to be filial to her.
However, an even bigger "surprise" awaited me ......
As soon as I got home today, Chen Dong told me that my mother-in-law had sent us something, and I couldn't wait to start opening the package sent by my mother-in-law, feeling my mother-in-law's carefulness and thoughtfulness.
Just as I was about to go to the kitchen to clean up, Chen Dong suddenly stopped me: "Xiaomei, come and see this express." ”
When I got closer, I saw Chen Dong holding a huge cross-stitch in his hand, embroidered with five big characters - "Home and Everything". Every word is embroidered very delicately, the lines are smooth, the colors are bright, and the mother-in-law has obviously spent a lot of thought and time.
This is embroidered by Mom? I asked incredulously.
Yes, Mom said it was her New Year's gift to you, and it took months to embroider it. Chen Dong nodded and said.
Hearing this, a warm current welled up in my heart. My mother-in-law actually spent so long silently embroidering such a beautiful cross-stitch in order to prepare a New Year's gift for me. I was deeply moved by this dedication and dedication.
However, while I was moved, I also felt a little embarrassed. The style and color of this cross-stitch painting is clearly out of step with the décor of our home. If it is hung at home, it will not only look abrupt, but may also ruin the overall beauty.
What to do? I looked at Chen Dong with some sorrow, "This embroidery is so exquisite, it's a pity not to hang it out." ”
Chen Dong looked at me, then at the cross-stitch in his hand, and said after a moment of silence: "Why don't we find a suitable place to hang it, such as a study or guest room." Although the style doesn't match very well, after all, it is a mother's heart, and we can't live up to it. ”
I thought about it for a while and felt that Chen Dong had a point. So we decided to find a suitable spot in the study to hang this cross-stitch. Although the style does not match well, it can at least reflect the mother-in-law's heart.
After hanging the cross-stitch, I took a picture of ** and sent it to my mother-in-law, and told her that we had hung her heart in the most conspicuous place in the house. My mother-in-law was very happy when she saw **, and praised us again and again for hanging well.
Whenever I walk into the study and see the cross-stitch of "home and everything", I will think of everything my mother-in-law has done for us.
Although its style does not quite match the decoration of the home, the love and warmth it contains cannot be expressed in words. This special "big surprise" has also become a testimony to the deep relationship between us and our mother-in-law. List of high-quality authors