Chapter 1 — Mother-in-law stayed for three years, biological mother for half a month

MY MOTHER-IN-LAW HAS STAYED IN MY HOME FOR THREE YEARS, EVERY MONTH AND GIVES AN ADDITIONAL 5,000 yuan (about 18 million) for living expenses. SO MY BIOLOGICAL MOTHER HAS JUST COME TO LIVE FOR HALF A MONTH, AND THE WHOLE HOUSE IS IN DISORDER. My mother-in-law has lived in my house for three years. During those three years, the house was always clean, without a speck of dust. Every month, she proactively gives an additional 5,000 yuan to supplement living expenses.

"The kids are still young, there's a lot of pressure. Mom's pension hasn't been spent yet."

My wife and I both thought it was normal. Until my biological mother moved in. The third day after she arrived, her mother-in-law suddenly packed her luggage and said she wanted to return home.

"The in-laws are here, it's not convenient for mom to be here anymore."

She left very quickly. At that time, I blamed her for thinking too much. Half a month later. My wife threw a stack of food delivery receipts down in front of me.

“See for yourself what your mother did!”

I bowed my head and looked. Each sheet is a food order receipt. Almost every day. My wife was so angry that she burst out laughing.

“Every day I order food from outside.”

"After eating, the bowls and chopsticks piled up in the sink, and I never touched to clean them up."

“The air conditioner is on at 16 degrees day and night.”

“Electricity bills, water bills, and food bills all skyrocketed.”

I looked at the dense expense lines on the bill. In just half a month. Spent 9,000 yuan (about 32 million VND). When my mother heard that, she looked unhappy.

“My son's house, can't I stay a little more comfortable?”

“When your mother was here, why didn't you say anything?”

My wife laughed coldly.

“My mother?”

“My mother gives money while doing housework.”

“Cooking, doing laundry, cleaning, taking care of grandchildren.”

“Every month I also give an additional 5,000 yuan to help with household expenses.”

Saying this, she looked straight at my mother.

“What about mom?”

“What have you done for this family?”

The whole room immediately fell silent. I stared at the pile of bills on the table. Then I remembered the past three years. Every time I come home from work, there is hot rice and delicious soup waiting for me. Clothes are always clean and fragrant. The house is always neat and tidy. Boys are well taken care of. Before, I always took it for granted. Until those things disappear. I just realized. There are people who have silently sacrificed for so long that everyone automatically sees it as their responsibility. Face your wife's question. I was completely speechless. 01. The Crack My mother-in-law's name is Luu Man. She has lived in my house for three years. During those three years, the floor was always so shiny that people could be seen. There is never a single hair or dust particle on the sofa. From the kitchen there is always the faint smell of hot rice and soup. Luu Man is a quiet person with a quiet personality, but works extremely quickly. Every day she gets up at six in the morning, prepares breakfast and then goes to the market. At 7:30, my wife Tu Tinh and I woke up. There was always hot soy milk and steamed dumplings on the table. After we went to work, she stayed home alone, doing laundry, cleaning, and keeping everything in order. On the first day of every month, I receive a bank message on my phone on time. Receiving account: 5,000 yuan. Transmitter: Luu Man. The first time I received that money, I was stunned for a long time and then immediately called Tu Tinh. On the other end of the line, she burst out laughing.

“My mother said she can't eat or live here if she's here.”

“She said her and her husband had great work pressure and had to pay house, car payment. Her pension cannot be spent, so she wants to supplement the family's living expenses."

After listening, my heart felt both warm and guilty.

“How can that be? Mom came here to enjoy happiness, not to be a nanny and spend money."

Tu Tinh replied:

“I told you, but my mother is very stubborn. If she doesn't accept it, she will ask to return home immediately. Consider accepting your mother's heart."

So that 5,000 yuan payment lasted for three years. We feel shy so we often buy clothes, nutritional supplements and all sorts of things for her. She always blamed us for wasting money. But the smile in his eyes cannot be hidden. Those three years were the most peaceful and pleasant period since I got married. There is an adult in the house who always takes care of every meal and sleep. Even the arguments between me and Tu Tinh are much less. Until a phone call from my mother. It broke everything.

“Son, I miss you already. Mom wants to go to the city for a while.”

My mother's voice is very loud. Carry the feeling of not allowing anyone to refuse. My heart suddenly sank. After hanging up the phone, I looked at my mother-in-law who was busy in the kitchen and had a huge headache. Tu Tinh noticed my awkwardness.

“My mother is not unreasonable.”

“When my mother comes, everyone will live together. Crowds are also more fun.”

Hearing that, I breathed a sigh of relief. Three days later, I went to the train station to pick up my mother. My mother, Vuong Cam, was dragging two extremely large suitcases. As soon as I stepped out of the station, I started complaining.

“What kind of weather is this, it's so hot.”

“My car is so small, my things can't even fit.”

Come home. Liu Man had prepared a whole table of food. As soon as he entered the door, Vuong Cam walked around the house as if on inspection. She picked up a pillow from the sofa and brought it closer to smell it.

“It's clean too.”

No one knows if it's a compliment or a criticism. During the meal, Luu Man was very polite, constantly serving her food. Vuong Cam commented while eating.

“The fish is a bit salty.”

“The ribs were cooked a bit tough.”

Tu Tinh and I looked at each other awkwardly but no one said anything. Vuong Cam put down his chopsticks and lay down on the sofa to watch TV. Luu Man quietly stood up and started clearing the dishes. I hastily said:

“Mom, let me do it.”

Vuong Cam didn't even take his eyes off the screen.

“Just let your mother-in-law move out.”

“She stays at home all day, she has work to do when she's free.”

The air in the room immediately froze. Luu Man's back stopped for a moment. After that, she calmly carried the dishes into the kitchen as if nothing had happened. That evening. Tu Tinh hardly talked to me. The next morning. When I woke up, I discovered that Luu Man's room door was open. Inside is empty. The blanket was neatly folded. On the dining table placed a piece of paper.

“Tieu Nghi, Tu Tinh.

Mom's hometown had some urgent business, so she went home first. The in-laws are here, so it's not convenient for me to stay here and bother you anymore." The handwriting is somewhat hasty. My heart suddenly felt heavy. What's the urgent matter? It's just an excuse. She left too quickly. It's like running away from this place.