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Li Guilan lost her husband when she was young and raised her daughter Li Xiaoling alone to grow up. During those difficult years, she went through countless hardships and tribulations, and often had to work several jobs to make ends meet. Li Guilan's hands are covered with thick calluses all year round, which is a testimony of her hard work. Finally, Li Xiaoling was successfully admitted to university and found a good job after graduation.
Li Xiaoling's marriage is also a major event that Li Guilan is worried about. Fortunately, Li Xiaoling met Zhang Hao, a rich second generation with a solid family. Zhang Hao was young and promising, and he was very considerate of Li Xiaoling, and the two soon got married. After getting married, Li Guilan moved to live with her daughter's house, which made her feel that her years of hard work had finally paid off.
At the beginning, Zhang Hao had great respect for his mother-in-law Li Guilan. Every time Li Guilan cooks, he will say, "Mom, you have worked hard, rest quickly, I'll wash the dishes." On weekends, Zhang Hao would also take Li Guilan out for a walk and buy some snacks and fruits that she liked. Li Guilan felt that her later life was full of happiness and she was very satisfied.
However, as time passed, Zhang Hao's attitude towards Li Guilan gradually changed. He began to be busy with his career, and the time to return home was getting later and later, and his concern for Li Guilan gradually decreased. Once, Li Guilan worked in the kitchen for a day and made a table of dishes, but Zhang Hao just ate a few bites casually after returning home, and left the table in a hurry. Li Guilan was a little disappointed, but she still forced a smile: "Hao, you eat more, these dishes are what you like." ”
Zhang Hao waved his hand impatiently: "Mom, I've been very busy lately, and I really don't have an appetite." With that, he went back to his study and went about his business.
There are more and more such situations, and Li Guilan feels that her status in the family is gradually declining. Once, several of Zhang Hao's friends came to the house for a party, and Zhang Hao said to Li Guilan: "Mom, my friend is here today, don't come out, rest in the room." ”
Li Guilan was stunned for a moment, but still smiled and nodded: "Okay, Mom won't bother you." ”
In the room, Li Guilan listened to the laughter and laughter coming from outside, and she couldn't tell the feeling in her heart. She suddenly felt as if she had become an outsider in this family. A few days later, Li Guilan heard a conversation between Zhang Hao and Li Xiaoling in the living room.
"Xiaoling, it's not a matter for your mother to live here, our family is not big after all, and I always feel a little inconvenient for her to live here." Zhang Hao's voice was low, but it was enough for Li Guilan to hear clearly.
Li Xiaoling said with some embarrassment: "But my mother is alone in her hometown and no one takes care of her, how can I bear to leave her there alone?" ”
Zhang Hao sighed: "I know you are filial, but we also have to have our own space, don't we?" ”
Li Guilan listened to the conversation between her son-in-law and her daughter, and her heart was sour. She understands that she has become a burden in this family. But she also knows that if she leaves her daughter's house, she will really be helpless.
One night, Li Guilan was tidying up things in the living room, Zhang Hao came home from work, and saw Li Guilan busy, and couldn't help frowning: "Mom, can you not always stay in the living room?" I came back from work and wanted to relax. ”
Li Guilan hurriedly put down the things in her hand and said with a smile: "Okay, okay, Mom, I'll go back to the room." ”
She went back to her room, closed the door, and sat on the edge of the bed, tears streaming silently. She knew she had to make some changes in order to continue living in the home.
That day, the family held a family party, and Zhang Hao invited a few friends to the house for a drink and chat. Li Guilan started working early in the morning and prepared a large table of dishes. After the party began, Li Guilan was busy serving food in the kitchen, and Zhang Hao and his friends were chatting and laughing in the living room.
A friend smiled and said to Zhang Hao: "Your mother-in-law is really hard, she is busy at home all day, you have to treat her well." ”
Zhang Hao smiled awkwardly: "Alas, the old man always likes to worry." ”
At this time, another friend answered: "Zhang Hao, I heard that your mother-in-law sacrificed a lot in order to live in your house." Dignity, privacy, self-worth, these are the price she pays. ”
This sentence inadvertently poked Li Xiaoling's pain point, she stood up suddenly, her face serious: "What are you talking about?" What sacrifice? ”
The friends were stunned for a while, Zhang Hao's face sank, and he quickly changed the topic: "Don't listen to his nonsense, it's all a joke." ”
Li Xiaoling didn't give up: "What are you kidding? Tell me clearly, what the hell is going on? ”
Zhang Hao's friends looked at each other, not knowing how to answer. Li Guilan walked out of the kitchen at this time, and when she saw the scene in front of her, her heart tightened, and she knew that she couldn't hide it.
"Mom, what the hell is going on?" Li Xiaoling turned to look at Li Guilan, her eyes full of doubts and uneasiness.
Li Guilan sighed and said slowly: "Xiaoling, my mother has never told you, in fact, I have made a lot of compromises in order to live in your family. Dignity, privacy, and self-worth, Mom gave up. ”
When Zhang Hao heard this, his face became even more ugly: "Mom, what are you talking about?" ”
Li Guilan looked at Zhang Hao firmly: "Zhang Hao, I know you have always felt that I am a burden here. In order to make your life comfortable, I gave my room to your friends, and put my privacy aside, and often took on the housework, hoping that you would be kind to me. ”
Li Xiaoling's tears couldn't help but fall: "Mom, why didn't you say it earlier?" I always thought you were doing well here. ”
Li Guilan wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes: "Xiaoling, mom doesn't want you to be embarrassed." But I must say these things today, or I am afraid that our family will really be scattered. ”
Zhang Hao lowered his head and was silent for a moment, then raised his head, his eyes full of apologies: "Mom, I'm sorry, I haven't been aware of your sacrifice. I'm just too busy with work to ignore your feelings. ”
Li Xiaoling looked at Zhang Hao angrily: "Zhang Hao, do you know how much my mother sacrificed for us?" She gave up her dignity and privacy for the sake of our family. And you have been snubbing her and making her feel wronged. ”
Zhang Hao held Li Xiaoling's hand and said sincerely: "Xiaoling, I know it's wrong. From now on, I will treat my mother well and will not let her be wronged again. ”
Li Guilan looked at her daughter and son-in-law in front of her, and had mixed feelings in her heart. She knew that this moment of confession and quarrel was a turning point in their family relationship. She walked over and shook Zhang Hao's other hand: "Child, Mom doesn't ask for anything else, I just hope you can live in harmony." Mom will try not to disturb your life, but please understand Mom's difficulties. ”
Zhang Hao nodded, a trace of remorse flashed in his eyes: "Mom, don't worry, I will definitely correct my attitude and make you feel comfortable in this family." ”
Li Xiaoling also held her mother's hand tightly and burst into tears: "Mom, I will take good care of you and will never let you be wronged again." ”
That night, Li Guilan, Li Xiaoling and Zhang Hao sat together and had a long conversation. Although these topics make people feel heavy, they also make them understand each other better and cherish this hard-won family harmony more.
After that family gathering, Zhang Hao began to truly realize his mistakes. He no longer puts all his energy into work, but finds time to spend with his family, especially his mother-in-law, Li Guilan. Every day when he came home from work, he would take the initiative to ask Li Guilan about her situation and help her with some housework.
"Mom, I'll wash the dishes today, you can rest for a while." Zhang Hao said to Li Guilan gently.
Li Guilan was a little surprised, but still smiled with relief: "Okay, Hao, then you have worked hard." ”
Li Xiaoling also pays more attention to her mother's feelings, often chatting with her and taking her out for a walk. Li Guilan gradually felt the change in the family atmosphere, and her heart slowly calmed down.
One day, Li Guilan was walking in the community park and ran into a few neighbors. Everyone knows that she lives in her daughter's house, and they praise her for her good life.
"Sister Li, you are really lucky, you have a filial daughter and a good son-in-law." Aunt Wang, a neighbor, said enviously.
Li Guilan smiled and nodded: "Yes, I also think I am very lucky." ”
At this time, Aunt Liu, a neighbor, also came over: "Look how happy you are now, you can be accompanied by someone every day, and you can enjoy the joy of family." ”
Li Guilan knew in her heart that all this happiness was bought with three things, but she didn't say anything, just continued to smile and listen to everyone's chat.
As the days passed, Li Guilan gradually regained her self-worth. She no longer blindly endures, but learns to find her place in the family. She began to participate in community activities, square dancing with her neighbors, participating in interest groups, and her life became fulfilling.
One day, Li Guilan and Li Xiaoling sat on the balcony basking in the sun. Li Xiaoling said softly: "Mom, thank you for your continuous dedication. Without you, I wouldn't be where I am today. ”
Li Guilan held her daughter's hand, her eyes flashing with tears: "Silly child, everything my mother does is for you." As long as you're good, Mom thinks it's worth it. ”
Zhang Hao also walked over and sat next to Li Guilan: "Mom, I was ignorant before, and I wronged you. In the future, our family will live a good life and never make you sad again. ”
Li Guilan nodded, feeling extremely warm in her heart. Although she knows that she has given a lot, she feels that everything is worth it when she sees the care and respect that her daughter and son-in-law now care for her.
Under the influence of Li Guilan, Zhang Hao and Li Xiaoling also learned to care more about and respect others, and the family atmosphere became better and better. Li Guilan's life has gradually found fun, she has begun to learn new things, participate in various community activities, and her life has become colorful.
One night, Li Guilan was watching TV in the living room, and Li Xiaoling and Zhang Hao came back from outside with a lot of delicious food.
"Mom, we're back! I bought you your favorite cake today. Li Xiaoling said with a smile.
Zhang Hao also echoed: "Yes, Mom, let's have a big meal together today!" ”
Li Guilan looked at the children in front of her, and her heart was full of satisfaction and happiness. She knew that although she had given a lot for this happiness, everything was worth it now.
Li Guilan's story spread in the community, and neighbors praised her for her good life, a filial daughter, and a considerate son-in-law. She often responds with a smile, but she knows in her heart that this happy old age is bought for three things: dignity, personal privacy, and self-worth.
Despite this, Li Guilan has no complaints. She knows that it is precisely because of this dedication that her family has become more harmonious and her life has become more fulfilling. Under the care of her daughter and son-in-law, she rediscovered the joy of life and enjoyed the happiness of every day.