Lin Feifei originally meant well, but when she said this, I couldn't help but think of my father's "high hopes" for me, and I suddenly felt like Alexander.
I sat down obediently in the living room. Fortunately, my father did not mention this matter. I breathed a long sigh of relief.
My mother and Lin Feifei were talking and laughing in the kitchen. Listening to the laughter floating out of the kitchen from time to time, I was filled with emotions.
Isn’t this kind of life what I’m pursuing?
My mother and Lin Feifei worked together to prepare a large table for sumptuous lunch. We chatted while eating, and the topics ranged from work to life. The whole table was filled with a harmonious atmosphere.
Just when I thought the meal would end with a warm ending, my father suddenly changed the subject, and the original warm atmosphere was instantly broken.
"Yu Bin, have you told Feifei's mother about the matter between you and Feifei?"
His voice was rough, like a strong wind, sweeping through the entire family and blowing away the harmonious atmosphere.
Lin Feifei looked at me, her eyes twinkling. I gave her a reassuring look, then turned to look at my father, pondered for a while, and said lightly: "Actually, we communicated yesterday, but... Aunt Deng... She is busy now, so she won't be able to come to Dadu recently, so she told me to let you rest in peace and recuperate first, and when you recover, our two families will take time to have a meal and have a good chat."
I had to make up a white lie. My father had just been discharged from the hospital. I was afraid that telling the truth would be detrimental to his condition if his mood fluctuated. Besides, sometimes the truth is often too hurtful. If I let him know the truth, the two in-laws would be in trouble in the future. Stop meeting.
His father's face darkened, his facial expression became serious and deep, and his brows were furrowed, like two tall peaks squeezing his forehead.
His expression changed, and the atmosphere at the dinner table became dull.
"When I get better? I don't know when I will recover from this illness! If Feifei's mother can't get away, we can go there!" the father said with a straight face.
At this time, I didn’t dare to argue with my father, so I could only lower my attitude and said in a good voice:
"Feifei's mother often travels on business. After coming to our place last month, she went on a business trip again. She is really busy. Besides, don't you see, I am also quite busy! Both parties actually have to match the time."
I wanted to use work as an excuse, but unfortunately my father was not that easy to fool. He didn't speak, but there was a trace of coldness and seriousness in his eyes, obviously he didn't believe what I said.
Perhaps because Lin Feifei was there, his father did not go berserk on the spot. He was silent for a moment, squeezed out a smile, and said:
"Being busy at work is no excuse! You can't just not get married just because you're busy, right?"
I turned my head and glanced at Lin Feifei, smiled, and said whatever I thought in my heart.
"Dad, Mom, Feifei and I have decided that we are going to get married. We just need to get a certificate and have a meal together and that's it. Neither of us wants to have a wedding."
Lin Feifei and I both feel that the wedding is just a ceremony, and it is very tiring. The process is long, ranging from wedding candies and red envelopes to hotels and wedding celebrations. It is too troublesome.
The same wedding process is tiring and boring. Lin Feifei and I both advocate keeping it simple and getting straight to the work.
After I expressed my idea, I encountered strong opposition from my parents. My mother was the first to speak. She looked at us in disbelief, "What? If we don't do things, how can we do anything? If you don't do things, how can your father and I get along?"
The father pursed his lips, then frowned and said, "Your mother and I will marry anyone in the village. If our family doesn't take care of things, we won't be able to get back the money from this person!"
The atmosphere at the dinner table fell into dead silence in vain. My mother looked at us with a sad face and sighed:
"Your father and I are looking forward to having a great time when you get married, but it's good for you that you don't want to do it."
The father frowned and said helplessly: "We still have to hold a flowing banquet in our countryside. If we get married without a wedding, it is equivalent to missing a link and a sense of ceremony! Your mother and I still want to be at the wedding venue, I heard Feifei change her name to dad and mom! And when the time comes, your banquet must be the grandest in our village."
At this moment, I finally realized
The collision of two generations brings about the helplessness. Taking wedding photos, looking for a wedding venue, hosting a banquet, and then the host at the wedding tried every means to make the bride and groom cry. Just thinking about it makes me feel tired. Maybe I am moved on stage, but the guests in the audience just want to serve food as soon as possible and have a full meal. So early the wind blows.
Moreover, when hosting a banquet, the young couple can easily have disagreements, which tests one's energy and patience.
Just as I was about to speak, Lin Feifei suddenly quietly pulled my hand under the table. I turned to look at her, and she shook her head gently at me.
She was afraid that my parents and I would quarrel. I also felt that this matter was unclear. I obviously just mentioned it casually, but I didn't expect it to be related to the wedding.
I didn't expect that I would have such a huge disagreement with my parents over whether to hold a wedding or not, and I didn't even dare to think about what would happen in the future. I organized my words and said patiently while suppressing my emotions: "We will decide at that time whether there will be a wedding or not. When Aunt Deng confirms the time, we will talk about these things together.".z.
I am opposed to weddings in my heart, but now I don’t dare to disobey my old man. If he gets angry, then it’s okay, and I can’t refuse him directly. My parents want to save face, so I have to be tactful, save some face and steps, and be polite. Otherwise it will be more likely to backfire.
In front of Lin Feifei, my parents didn't say anything further. Although the topic stopped, it was like there was an invisible wall between us.
This wall seems to be nothing, but it is so real.
A wonderful meal ended in a depressing atmosphere. This time my parents came to live with us temporarily, which made me experience the collision of two generations.
At night, Feifei and I were lying on the bed. She put her head on my shoulder and said in a low voice: "Husband, how about I talk to my mother again? After all, she has promised before."
"I think what you said may be a result. As long as you are willing, this matter will be easy to handle."
Lin Feifei looked at me in surprise, "Why?"
I chuckled, "Because usually if a daughter persists, there is a high probability that she will succeed in the end."
Lin Feifei immediately began to express her determination, "Of course I am willing, but I didn't expect that it would be too difficult for both of us."
I patted her shoulder, comforted her and said, "Don't worry! As long as we are willing."
"Tch! You're comforting me again."
"What I said is true. The boat will straighten out when it reaches the bridge."
"Come on! With your weight, the boat might sink before it even reaches the bridge."
"..."
