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My name is Li Ming, I am Chinese New Year's Eve years old and I work as a designer in an advertising agency. Married for five years, she has a four-year-old daughter named Tian Tian. My wife's name is Zhang Min and she is a primary school teacher with a stable job. My parents live in their hometown, and my younger brother Li Qiang and sister-in-law Liu Li also live with them. Every year on May Day, I take my wife and daughter back to my parents' house for a few days.
Before May Day this year, the company suddenly laid off employees, and I was also on the list of layoffs. Although I received a compensation payment, the blow of unemployment made me feel down. In order not to worry my family, I decided to hide the layoffs for the time being. Before leaving, I told Zhang Min about this decision, and although she was a little worried, she still supported my decision.
When we got home, it was already noon. Mother was happy to see us and was busy preparing lunch. My father was sitting on the sofa watching TV, and when he saw us coming in, he looked up and smiled: "You're back, are you tired?" ”
I smiled and responded, "I'm not tired, it's just a little congested on the road." ”
Liu Li was helping in the kitchen, she glanced back at us and said coldly, "Coming back so early?" ”
I felt a little uncomfortable, but I didn't say anything. During the meal, my mother made my favorite braised pork and stir-fried vegetables. I sandwiched a piece of meat and was about to eat it, when Liu Li suddenly spoke: "I heard that your company has been laying off employees recently, how are you?" ”
I was stunned for a moment, and quickly smiled: "I'm fine, the company is fine." ”
She glanced at me and said sarcastically, "Oh, that's good. ”
In the next two days, Liu Li's attitude towards me became more and more cold. She always said something weird, such as: "If you have no money in the future, go home less to save trouble for your family." Every time she said that, I could only smile awkwardly, but my heart became more and more uncomfortable.
One night, during dinner, Liu Li began to sneer again: "I heard that your company's recent efficiency has not been very good, so it's really difficult for you." ”
I couldn't help it, put down my chopsticks, looked at her and said, "Sister-in-law, if you have something to say, just say it, don't keep beating around the bush." ”
She sneered: "What else can I say? You know it in your own heart. ”
Seeing this, Zhang Min hurriedly played a round: "Don't argue, everyone, eat well." ”
But Liu Li didn't stop, she looked at me and said, "Ming, have you been laid off?" ”
My face changed, I was silent for a while, and nodded: "Yes, I was laid off." ”
The room suddenly fell silent, and the mother stopped her chopsticks, her face full of worry: "Ming, why didn't you say it earlier?" ”
I sighed, "I don't want to worry you, I'll get a new job." ”
Liu Li said coldly: "It's not easy to find a job, so it's better to go home less in the future, so as not to cause trouble." ”
My heart was cold all of a sudden, but I still held back and just lowered my head to eat. That meal was like chewing wax. Back in the room, Zhang Min comforted me softly: "Ignore her, we just have a good life by ourselves." ”
I nodded, but I couldn't calm down for a long time.
The next morning, I woke up to find that there was no hot food at home, my mother was busy with work, and Liu Li was not in the kitchen. I walked up to my mother and asked softly, "Mom, why didn't you have breakfast today?" ”
The mother sighed: "Your sister-in-law said that you don't need to do it in the morning, just eat whatever you want." ”
I felt sad for a while, but I held back and didn't say anything. When she took Tiantian to play in the yard, Liu Li came over and said coldly: "Ming, I won't have any money in the future, don't go home." ”
I looked at her and felt angry in my heart: "Sister-in-law, how can you talk like this? ”
She sneered: "How can I speak?" Isn't that true? ”
I took a deep breath and said as calmly as I could: "Home belongs to everyone, and there is no money to rely on." ”
She snorted disdainfully: "Depend? Do you think our home is a place you can rely on casually? ”
I didn't say anything more, and went back to the house with Tian Tian in my arms. Zhang Min saw that my face was not good, and asked, "What's wrong?" ”
I shook my head: "It's okay, Liu Li is saying something nasty again." ”
Zhang Min frowned: "It's really excessive, we will come back less in the future." ”
I nodded, but I felt a little helpless. In the afternoon, my father pulled me aside and said earnestly: "Ming, don't go to your heart, Lili is a hard-mouthed and soft-hearted person." ”
I smiled wryly and said, "Dad, I know, it's just that listening to her say this makes me feel a little uncomfortable." ”
My father patted me on the shoulder: "It's okay, we're a family, and we have something to carry together." ”
These words warmed my heart a little. At dinner, I tried my best to ignore Liu Li's cold words and ate silently. Seeing this, my mother whispered to me, "Ming, don't worry too much, home will always be your home." ”
I nodded, my eyes moistened. At night, lying in bed, I thought about the events of these days, and my heart was mixed. Although there are some unpleasant things at home, I know that family is still the most important thing, and no matter what difficulties are encountered, home will always be a haven from the wind.
No matter how the outside world changes, there is always a light in the house for me.
That night, I tossed and turned and couldn't sleep. I kept thinking about Liu Li's words in my head, and I was very depressed. I knew she had a big mouth, but I never thought she could say such cruel things. I felt like an outsider, being excluded from this home. **Obviously it's your own home, but you can't feel a little warmth**.
The next morning, Zhang Min and I decided to go back to the city early. I told my mother that we were leaving, and although she was a little reluctant, she helped pack her things. Liu Li stood aside, watched us busy, and said coldly: "It's okay to go, it saves the family a lot of trouble." ”
I held back the anger in my heart, smiled and said, "Sister-in-law, then let's go first." ”
She let out a faint "um" and turned to go inside. I said to my mother, "Mom, we're leaving, what's the matter?" ”
My mother nodded, took my hand and said, "Ming, don't go to your heart, home will always be your home." ”
My nose ached, and I held back my tears and nodded. Zhang Min hugged Tiantian, and our family of three walked out of the house. After getting into the car, Zhang Min whispered to me: "Ming, don't be sad, we have our own home." ”
I nodded and started the car. Along the way, the mood has been very low. Back in the city, my home is still warm, but my mood has not been calm for a long time. I started to frantically search for a job, submitting my resume online every day, going to interviews, but I never got the right opportunity.
**The pressure of unemployment and Liu Li's cold words made me almost collapse**. One night, Zhang Min hugged Tiantian and coaxed her to sleep, and I sat in the living room, smoking silently. Suddenly, the phone rang, and it was my mother calling.
"Ming, how's it going? Is the job search going well? ”
I forced a smile and said, "It's okay, I'm working hard." ”
Mother sighed: "Your dad is not in good health, and he has been coughing all the time. ”
I felt a pang in my heart: "Does it matter?" Did you go to the doctor? ”
"Look, the doctor said it was an old problem, nothing serious."
I breathed a sigh of relief: "That's good, Mom, you pay attention to your body, and you must tell me something." ”
The mother snorted and said, "Lili hasn't been very happy these days, don't be angry with you two." ”
I felt sad in my heart: "Mom, I know, I will adjust myself." ”
When I hung up the phone, I didn't feel even better. **My father's health is not good, my mother is worried, and Liu Li's cynicism**, all of which overwhelm me.
A few days later, I finally received an interview with a company. Although the company is not huge, I decided to give it a try. On the day of the interview, I put on my best suit and tie and walked into the interview room with confidence.
The interviewer was a middle-aged man who looked at my resume and asked a few questions. **I answered fluently and acted very confident**. After the interview, he smiled and said, "Mr. Li, your conditions are very good, and we would love to have you join our team." ”
I felt excited: "Thank you, I hope to work for your company too." ”
He nodded: "Then let's wait for the notice." ”
When I left the interview room, I breathed a sigh of relief and felt that everything had become better. I called Zhang Min and told her about the interview, and she was happy for me: "Ming, awesome, I knew you could." ”
When I got home, I called my parents and told them the good news. Mother was very happy to hear this: "Ming, great, your father will be very happy to hear it." ”
My heart warmed: "Mom, don't worry, I will work hard." ”
**The next morning, I received an offer from that company**. I finally got a new job and I'm in a good mood. On the first day of work, the colleagues were friendly and the work went smoothly. When I came home from work, I hugged Tiantian and my heart was full of hope.
On the weekend, I decided to take Zhang Min and Tiantian back to my hometown. We bought some gifts and drove home. Mother was happy to see us and was busy preparing meals. My father's complexion was much better, and when he saw us, he smiled and said, "You're back, how is your work?" ”
I smiled and said, "It's good, the people in the company are very friendly." ”
Father nodded: "That's good, do it well." ”
Liu Li came out of the kitchen, saw us, and said coldly, "What are you doing here?" ”
I smiled and said, "Come back and see Mom and Dad." ”
She snorted: "It's better to come back less, so you don't have to make trouble." ”
Although I felt a little uncomfortable in my heart, I held back and didn't say anything. During the meal, my mother kept serving us vegetables, and my father also drank some wine, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.
**After eating, Liu Li suddenly spoke**: "Ming, come back this time, you won't leave again, right?" ”
I was stunned for a moment: "Why?" ”
She sneered and said, "What do you have no money to go back to?" It's also a drag to come back. ”
My heart sank, but I still forced a smile and said, "Sister-in-law, I came back this time to tell you that I have found a new job." ”
Liu Li was stunned for a moment, and the expression on her face became complicated: "Oh, that's good." ”
Seeing this, the mother hurriedly played a round: "Everyone eat well, don't talk about these unhappy things." ”
But Liu Li's attitude made me feel a little uncomfortable. **I know she still doesn't trust me** and thinks I'm going to drag the family down.
At night, I lay in bed, thinking about the events of these days, and my heart could not be calm for a long time. Although I found a new job, Liu Li's attitude made me feel helpless. I know she's also for the good of the family, but her words are always so harsh.
The next morning, my father called me into the house and handed me a pack of cigarettes: "Ming, your sister-in-law is a hard-mouthed person, don't take it to heart." ”
I nodded, "Dad, I know." ”
The father sighed: "Actually, she is also for the good of this family, but there is a problem with the way of expression." ”
I smiled wryly: "I understand. ”
My father patted me on the shoulder: "We are a family, what do we have to carry together." ”
**These words warmed my heart a little**. After breakfast, Zhang Min and I decided to go back to the city early. Before leaving, my mother stuffed me with a bag of things: "Ming, these are vegetables grown at home, take them back and eat them." ”
I took it, and my heart warmed: "Thank you, Mom." ”
Liu Li stood at the door and looked at us coldly. I walked over and said to her, "Sister-in-law, thank you for taking care of you these days. ”
She was stunned for a moment, and the expression on her face became complicated: "It's nothing, you guys go." ”
After getting into the car, Zhang Min whispered to me: "Ming, don't be sad, we have our own home." ”
I nodded and started the car. **Back in the city, the home is still warm**, and my mood has gradually calmed down. I started working hard, trying to earn money, and I wanted to give my family a better life.
**After a few months, the company's performance got better and better, and I also got the opportunity for a promotion**. On this day, I got my first prize money, and I was very happy. I decided to take Zhang Min and Tiantian back to my hometown and tell my parents the good news.
When we got home, my mother was happy to see us, and my father was smiling. Liu Li looked at us, and finally a smile appeared on her face: "I'm back, how is my work?" ”
I smiled and said, "Good, the company sent me a bonus." ”
Her face softened: "That's good." ”
During the meal, my mother kept serving us vegetables, and my father also drank some wine, and the atmosphere was very harmonious. Liu Li no longer sneered, but asked us about our work with concern. **This time, I felt the warmth of home**.
In the evening, my mother took me by the hand and said, "Ming, no matter what happens, home will always be your home." ”
I nodded, my eyes moistened: "Mom, I know." ”
At this moment, I finally understood that no matter how the outside world changes, there is always a light at home for me.