Fortunately, during the time when my eldest grandson got divorced, I had already established a close relationship with the two younger children in the family. When I analyzed the situation with them, they all felt that what I said made sense.
"Grandpa, you are a big shot. We will listen to you. You decide what to do. Anyway, I will definitely keep this mother. I like her."
"I like her too, Grandpa. She's so nice. I don't want anyone else to be my mother."
Seeing their reactions, I was very satisfied. I pulled them closer and told them my plan. They nodded repeatedly as they listened.
"Okay, Grandpa, we'll do as you say!"
From that day on, the three of us, grandparents and grandchildren, worked together to solve all the minor and major problems. Finally, with little by little care and concern, Liu Ping was completely integrated into the family.
But as someone who has been through this, after spending a long time with her, I can naturally see the confusion of my granddaughter-in-law.
This girl is very clear-headed both in her career and in her relationships, but she longs for the warmth of family too much, which makes her hesitate to do things most of the time.
She took into account the traditional concept that men should work outside and women should work inside, and wanted to help her eldest grandson to protect the family so that he could focus on his career.
If it was my grandson's wife in the past, I might have praised her in my heart for being virtuous and sensible, and a good helper to my eldest grandson.
But this is Liu Ping, a girl whose abilities in all aspects are not inferior to those of my eldest grandson. Not only do I not want her to stay at home, but I want her to compete with my eldest grandson.
Secretary Peng left her a message when he came to see her, saying that if she changed her mind she could come to him at any time.
While my eldest grandson was still here before getting home from get off work, I went to talk to Liu Ping.
"Girl, Grandpa has heard about Secretary Peng looking for you."
She added some fire to the stove and said, "Grandpa, if you have nothing to do, please help add some fire. I know what's going on."
"You know, you have no idea. I saw it when you were competing with Qingshan for the position of team leader. You are far more capable than him. Your parents passed away early, and there is no family in the village who is related to you by blood. But you have managed to build up a network of people in half of the village. This is your unique ability and charm. You have the ability to compete."
No matter what I said, she listened quietly, neither refuting nor agreeing, and occasionally instructing me to control my temper.
"Liu Ping girl, grandpa is talking to you about something serious, you should at least respond seriously."
She didn't even raise her eyelids, her hands kept moving, and she answered me nonchalantly: "Yes, I understand, Grandpa, then I will go to be an official, and let Qingshan come back to take care of the family?"
In fact, because Liu Ping is very busy with work, all the housework at home has been assigned to everyone. Except for me, an old man who doesn't work, my great-grandson and my daughter do most of the work by themselves.
In this way, there is not much to take care of at home except cooking.
Thinking of this, I gritted my teeth and continued to persuade her: "Girl, Qingshan can take care of these things at home. It doesn't mean that you two have to go home alone. The two children are grown up and can do everything. There is an old man like me watching over the family. You two can go out and try your luck. What do you think?"
I thought she would hesitate after I said that, and would consider whether to pursue a better future? Who knew she was still not moved at all?
"Grandpa, everyone has different pursuits. Qingshan has great ambitions, good character and is capable. Secretary Peng appreciates him and is willing to support him in making a career. This is his opportunity."
"As for me, my ambition is not in that area. I just want my family to be well. I just want to be able to rush back home if any of my family members encounter any accidents. I just want to stay in this village where I grew up and watch it get better and better. So, grandpa, please stop trying to persuade me. I know what's going on."
Since she said so, I couldn't persuade her any further. I could only say one last thing: She didn't want an old man like me and my two little ones to become a burden to her.
She said I was worrying too much and told me to think less.
How is it possible to think less? I've heard that people who don't think all day are more likely to get Alzheimer's disease. And I think I think less.
But she always says that she has her own plans. I have said it all and advised her, so just let her go. I hope she won't regret it later.
When Liu Ping first got married, I was always worried that she was marrying me because she was unwilling to accept the things that happened in her youth or because she was too lonely and wanted to find a family to accompany her.
I tried my best to maintain the relationships at home and let Liu Ping get closer to the two children. As the head of the family, I felt that I had fulfilled my responsibilities.
Later, as I got older, I accidentally fell down. It was Liu Ping who dropped all her work and hurried back to arrange everything in an orderly manner.
I was observed in the health center for a few days and it turned out that I had a minor fracture, but it was not serious and it was just a false alarm. However, Liu Ping still took good care of me for several months. She almost always gave me chicken soup, bone soup and other tonic foods, which made me gain a lot of weight even though I was old.
After I got sick, my relationship with Liu Ping became closer and closer. Our daily interactions were no different from those of our parents.
One time I fell asleep on the recliner at the door, and she came out with a blanket and covered me with it. "Grandpa, although the sun is shining today, the wind is also strong. Don't sleep like this next time. If you get sick, we will be in chaos, right?"
I was woken up by her nagging, and I smiled happily and promised that I would not do it again next time, but she lectured me again.
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