The courtyard: the atmosphere of human life

Things didn't develop according to the routine pattern in inspirational stories, and Linlin didn't really have an epiphany about life through this incident.

"I don't even know where to put my face. I really can't say anything."

Tomorrow is Darong's mother's birthday. Darong went to her house to make dumplings just after noon. As soon as she finished washing the vegetables, the third child came in cursing.

"What's wrong again?" Darong asked the third brother who sat down on the sofa.

"She was sent to someone else again. I really admire her mother. She's divorced, but she's still in jail. What do you think is going on? What does Linlin do in this family?"

The third brother didn't even want to call Xiao Ling "sister-in-law". He really couldn't understand Xiao Ling's thoughts. When Linlin didn't come back, he ignored her and let her fend for herself. But when she came back, he tried his best to persuade her to go back and remarry.

The last time she came back, at least the second generation was still at home. This time, even the people were locked up, and she really persuaded Linlin to go back.

Darong looked at the third brother and knew that he was really disgusted with Xiao Ling's behavior. Even Lin Lin probably could no longer arouse his love.

"Hey, she told me last time she came here that Xiao Ling called Linlin's mother-in-law, and her mother-in-law said at the time that they would have a meeting after the 15th to discuss it, and she really sent it back."

Darong's mother sighed. She was old and had long been unable to do anything about her children's affairs.

"She's just my own niece. I can't say anything. You really have no shame. Why are you stepping into her house?"

Darong has been doing her work silently. She actually doesn't know how to describe the feeling in her heart. She just thinks Linlin's life is sad and pitiful.

Darong always thought that she owed her child a lot by not being able to give Ruyi a materially affluent childhood.

It was not until Linlin shouted out her envy and even jealousy of Ruyi that Darong realized that Ruyi's words about herself being a child raised in wealth were not meant to comfort her.

When Xiaoying got home from get off work, the third brother had gone to pick up Yuxiu and had not returned yet. As soon as she entered the door, she told him that Linlin had returned to the second brother's house again.

"Your brother has already said this when he came here. It's already like this. Don't ask her any more questions after we meet. Linlin doesn't have the ability to make a living, and it's too hard for her to work odd jobs outside..."

Before Darong's mother finished her words, Xiaoying interrupted her angrily, "No matter how hard it is, it won't kill you. Can't you just eat a meal by yourself?"

Xiaoying was really disappointed with Linlin. No matter how much Xiaoling tried to persuade her, if Linlin really had some backbone, she would never enter that house again.

"Ruyi is right. It's not entirely Xiaoling's fault that Linlin has reached this point today. There must be something wrong with her herself."

Darong sighed, said this softly, then got up and went to the kitchen to make boiled dumplings.

That night, none of the Sibei family went to Darong's mother's house to eat dumplings. When Ruyi, Xiao Huya and An An arrived home, the dumplings were just out of the pot.

During that time, because Linlin was divorced, Chengcheng was afraid of being forced to get married, and Qingqing from Xiaoying's family did not dare to take leave during her internship. Among the younger generation in the family, only Ruyi's family would participate in various family gatherings.

"Look at how well Ruyi is living now. When you are free, try to persuade your brother. He just says he doesn't want to get married at all. There's nothing I can do." Yuxiu looked at the happy appearance of Ruyi's family of three with some envy.

"Aunt, everyone has different ideas. After all, Cheng Cheng is several years younger than me. We grew up in different environments. Nowadays, many young people are pursuing the freedom of being single. Without the burden of a family, they can indeed live a more carefree life."

Ruyi is a person who loves family life, but she also understands the freedom that Chengcheng and others pursue. Everyone has a different understanding of life. Ruyi prefers to respect other people's lifestyles rather than impose her own ideas on others.

In fact, to a large extent, the reason why Ruyi and Xiao Huya have always had a good relationship is because of Ruyi’s attitude towards life.

Zhong Yunxing did not go to Darong's mother's house because he was taking care of Zhong's mother. Xiao Huya and Ruyi came from their units respectively, and each drove two cars.

When they went back, Ruyi let Xiao Huya take An An directly home, while she sent Darong back first.

After getting in the car, Darong told Ruyi that Linlin had returned to her ex-mother-in-law's villa. However, Ruyi didn't seem surprised at all. She just curled the corners of her mouth slightly without making any comment.

Darong originally wanted to say a few words to Ruyi, but seeing that she didn't seem to want to talk about Linlin anymore, Darong didn't say anything else.

When they arrived at the neighborhood where Zhong's mother lived, Ruyi did not drive the car into the yard, but stopped on the side of the road.

"Mom, do you remember one year when we were little and I said something wrong? That time the whole family criticized and educated me, but in fact, if Linlin hadn't distorted my words, she wouldn't be living the way she is today."

When Ruyi was in elementary school, she lived with Linlin at Darong's mother's house during one summer vacation. At that time, Linlin was already studying in an aristocratic elementary school in the city.

While the two little girls were chatting, Linlin showed off the brand-name shoes on her feet and asked Ruyi in a very arrogant and contemptuous tone if she had heard of this brand.

To be honest, Ruyi had never heard of it, but Linlin's words hurt the little girl's self-esteem.

At that time, Ruyi said: "Being rich now does not mean you will always be rich in the future. The most important thing is to improve your own skills."

But Linlin changed this sentence to: "My sister said that our family is rich now, but will be poor in the future." Then she ran to Xiaoling to complain.

At that time, Xiao Ling, Sibei, Darong's mother and Darong's father all seized on this sentence, repeatedly criticizing and educated Ruyi. Although Ruyi felt aggrieved, she did not refute a word.

But it seems that everything is destined. Many things are destined to have the ending they should have through your choices without your knowledge.

"Ruyi, it was mom who failed to protect you."

In fact, parents will always feel guilty towards their children. Even if they have given their all, they will still feel guilty that they are not able to give their children better.

"Mom, Kazuo Inamori said: Life is not a material feast, but a spiritual practice. I am very grateful for the tenacity I have gained in dealing with the years. In fact, you have never owed me anything in my life."