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Before marrying my wife, I dated a girl from Hanoi whose family was well-off. They lived on a large street, and her father held a prestigious position. However, she was too haughty, and she couldn’t bear the thought of living in my rural hometown. So, after two years, she initiated the breakup.
My wife and I are from the same village. We moved to the city, where we found work and eventually married.
When we started our life together, we had nothing. At the time, our future looked bleak, but I consoled myself with the thought that my wife was beautiful, kind, and hardworking. So, we persevered together.
However, without economic resources, we remained poor despite our efforts.
My wife has just given birth to our second child, and our family of four still lives in a rented room of about 30 square meters. My wife is currently in her postpartum confinement period, taking care of our newborn and dropping off and picking up our eldest from school. So, my mother-in-law hasn’t come to help yet.
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Last month, my father-in-law came to visit us from the countryside. Initially, both he and my mother-in-law planned to come and stay for about a week. But I told them over the phone:
– Our place is too small, Dad. Four people are already cramped here. Your house in the countryside is more spacious. I’m afraid you and Mom won’t have enough space here, and you might feel uncomfortable.
So, only my father-in-law came, while my mother-in-law claimed she was unwell.
Fortunately, my father-in-law brought some food—two chickens, some vegetables, fish, pre-cut meat, and a bag of rice. I greeted him warmly:
– Oh, Dad, you shouldn’t have brought all this! We can get everything we need in the city.
In reality, I was relieved because it saved us a lot of money, as we didn’t have much food left at home.
My father-in-law glanced around the house and replied:
– I know the kids like countryside chicken, so I brought them as a gift. It wasn’t any trouble at all.
He placed the bag of rice on the floor and asked his grandson to distribute candies. He then attended to my daughter and patted my son’s shoulder, inquiring about their well-being. I felt annoyed as I realized that he had only brought gifts for his daughter and grandchildren, without considering me.
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I kept these thoughts to myself and remained polite.
During his three-day stay, my father-in-law played with the grandchildren and took care of my wife. I was grateful for this, as it saved me the trouble of taking him out and spending money on entertainment. I even went out for some fresh air, leaving them to spend quality time together.
When it was time to take him back, I intended to call a motorbike taxi to take him to the bus station. However, my wife insisted that I accompany him, worried that he might be overcharged if he went alone. Reluctantly, I agreed to please her.
As I was getting the motorbike ready, I noticed that my father-in-law was taking a long time to come out. Curious, I peeped through the window and caught him secretly opening my wallet, which was on the table. I was stunned at first, but then I decided to pretend I hadn’t seen anything and kept quiet.
As I rode with him, I thought to myself: “I understand that life in the countryside might be difficult, and he probably wants to give his grandchildren some spending money. But I would’ve gladly given him some if he had just asked. Instead, he resorted to sneaking around like this, which frustrates me.”
So, I remained silent throughout the journey.
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Just as he was about to get off the motorbike, he called me back and said:
– Come and have a drink with me before you leave.
As I sipped my drink, I was taken aback by what he said:
– Starting next month, look for a larger place to rent so that your family can live more comfortably. If you’re struggling financially, your parents-in-law will provide some support each month.
Your son needs more space to play and study to ensure his development. Your wife has just given birth, and it’s best if she can take care of the baby herself instead of relying on your mother-in-law. But for that to happen, your family needs a more spacious living environment. That way, everyone will have more room to breathe and thrive.
– Yes, sir.
– Also, from now on, your in-laws will regularly send food supplies. They are cheaper and fresher in the countryside. After spending three days with you, I realized that you and my grandchildren aren’t living as well as I’d hoped. I can’t leave you like this. So, for now, we’ve made these decisions. We’ll discuss further details over the phone.
His words left me speechless.
When I returned home and opened my wallet, I was even more shocked to find that my father-in-law had slipped an additional 5 million VND into it, along with a note that read: “I gave some money to my grandchildren. Please buy them something delicious.”
For the first time in my life, I shed tears because of my father-in-law’s love for me and my children. I felt ashamed of my previous thoughts about him.
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