Husband's business is difficult, father-in-law gives daughter-in-law something that makes her cry

Her father-in-law's actions made her daughter-in-law think.

*The story of Ms. Truong Quynh, posted on the Zhihu platform, unexpectedly received a lot of attention.

Previously, my wife and I had a very comfortable life. Our family was well-off, we didn't have to worry about finances , and both of us had stable jobs.

However, in mid-2023, my husband's company faced serious financial difficulties. Projects stalled, salaries were cut, and the company was on the verge of bankruptcy.

To keep the business running, my husband had to work overtime constantly, sometimes not getting home until 2 or 3 in the morning.

I couldn't sit still either. Before, I was just a stay-at-home wife, but now I'm forced to look for extra work to share the financial burden.

During the day I work, and in the evenings I take on extra online work. All household expenses have been cut to the bare minimum.

Meals are no longer as abundant as before, and expensive items or new clothes are almost a luxury.

My husband and I struggled to make ends meet, but the harder we tried, the more pressure I felt weighing on my shoulders.

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My family lives with my father-in-law, who is over 80 years old. He shows signs of age-related confusion but is still very concerned about the lives of his children and grandchildren. One night, while my husband was still out after his late shift, I sat in my room, staring blankly at the thick list of expenses. Just then, there was a knock on the door.

"Quynh, are you asleep yet?", her father-in-law's voice rang out.

I quickly got up and opened the door, seeing him in his worn pajamas, his eyes kind but tinged with sadness.

"Dad, you're not asleep yet? It's late," I asked.

He walked in, carefully closing the door behind him. In his hand was a small notebook and a bank card. "I want to give you this," he said, placing the notebook and card on the table.

I looked down and realized it was my father's pension booklet along with a savings account. I was startled and quickly waved my hand, saying, "Dad, this is your money! Please don't give it all to us. You should keep it for your old age; how could we possibly accept it?"

My father-in-law gently sat down, his eyes filled with determination. He sighed softly, placing his hand on mine: “Do you know? When I was young, I went through difficult times just like this. Back then, your grandfather did the same for me. He told me, ‘Family is the greatest refuge and support when you’re in trouble.’ I’m just doing what I believe is right.”

I was choked up, unable to say anything more. Tears fell, rolling down my cheeks.

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That whole night, I tossed and turned, thinking about my father-in-law's words. When my husband came home, I told him everything. He was silent for a moment, then turned to look at me.

"I understand Dad's feelings. But I also agree with you, this is retirement money, we can't accept it."

The next morning, my husband and I went to see his father, returning his pension booklet and savings card. My husband said to his father, "Dad, we are very grateful to you. But please keep this money. We will try our best on our own; please don't worry about us anymore."

I saw him nod slightly: "Okay, then you must promise me that no matter how difficult things get, you will never give up."

My wife and I held hands and firmly replied, "Yes, we promise."

A year later, my husband's company gradually recovered. Life was no longer as difficult as before. The whole family could sit together around the dinner table, free from the heavy burden of financial worries. My father-in-law remained healthy and happy, living with his children and grandchildren.

I realized that it's not money, but the love and unity of family that are most precious. And above all, the most important thing is having a warm home, where loved ones are always waiting for you.

Source: https://giadinh.suckhoedoisong.vn/chong-lam-an-kho-khan-bo-chong-dua-1-thu-khien-con-dau-roi-nuoc-mat-17225022822434946.htm