My name is Li Shuo and I am 15 years old. A week before the summer vacation, my mother began to tell me that I should not invite so many friends to play at home during my birthday as in previous years, because my grandmother's body was not very well, and the noisy atmosphere would make her even more uncomfortable. At the time, I thought my mother might have been too worried, so I just smiled and responded. It wasn't until my birthday that a small storm made me realize that my mother's worries were justified.
My grandmother is 53 years old this year, and she is a typical traditional aunt, who is very measured in her words and actions. She lives with my parents, and I was raised by my grandmother since I was a child. For my grandmother, thrift was the most important virtue, and she always told me not to be extravagant and wasteful, but to be content. When my friends and I went shopping, she always said that today's children are too good at spending money.
My birthday party came as scheduled. Since the morning, a few good friends and I have been busy decorating the house, filling the balcony and living room with balloons and streamers. We ordered a lot of pizza and burgers at noon, plus extra buckets of ice cream. The afternoon was even more lively, and after all the friends arrived, we started a game console battle and chatted non-stop.
At this moment, the grandmother also slowly paced, and her rickety figure became even weaker because of the pain. I was about to show my grandmother this huge amount of money, but I saw that my grandmother frowned and wanted to leave without saying a word.
Grandma, look, Zihao gave me 8,000 yuan!I couldn't help but stop her.
I quickly explained: "Grandma, this is a gift from a friend, I will cherish it and will not spend money indiscriminately." ”
But Grandma still looked unimpressed, she sighed deeply and turned away.
I could tell that my grandmother was very disapproving of me accepting such a valuable gift. In fact, I can also understand my grandmother's thoughts, according to her life experience, 8,000 yuan is indeed a lot for a child. But after all, this is a piece of a friend's heart, and I think it's normal to accept it.
At this time, my mother came over, patted me on the shoulder and said, "Grandma, that's the thinking of the older generation, everyone used to be poor, of course they can't accept that their children have money to spend." But now society is different, friends give gifts is a human relationship, and it is normal for you to accept it. When you grow up and make a lot of money, you will definitely love your grandma more!”
I smiled and nodded, but I felt very uncomfortable. Hearing the very different views of my mother and grandmother, I was conflicted. I understand my grandmother's thoughts, but this is indeed a gift from a friend, and I am glad to accept it. I want to explain it to my grandmother again so that she doesn't mind.
I went to my grandmother's bedroom and called softly, "Grandma?".”
Grandma sat on the edge of the bed, silently looking at the floor, her face full of disappointment.
I quickly sat down beside her, put my hand on her knee, and said softly, "Grandma, I know that 8,000 yuan is a lot for me." You have always taught me to be thrifty and thrifty, and I have taken it to heart. This time it was a gift from a friend, and I will save it in the bank for my studies or other important places in the future. I will study Xi well, and I will definitely make you proud when I grow up!”
I nodded busily, repeatedly promising that I would control my spending in the future. Grandma clapped my hand with a smile of relief on her face.
Just as I was about to get up, there was a sudden sound of an argument outside the door.
I walked to the door in surprise and realized that it was my mother who had come to my grandmother to talk about the gift again.
Mom, why did you mention this to your grandmother again!"I'm in a bit of a hurry.
I didn't want to explain it again when I saw that my grandmother was unhappy just now. Mom said helplessly.
Then don't make any noise!I persuaded.
But mom and grandma have apparently quarreled.
Auntie, I know you have traditional ideas, but it's normal for children to accept friends, so don't be harsh. Mom's tone was a little excited.
I'm **harsh?Is it possible to watch children develop the Xi of profligacy?"Grandma didn't show weakness either.
The two of them argued word by word, one said that society is different now, and the other said that it was not so extravagant when it was poor before. I stood aside, completely unable to interject, thinking that this was bad, and if the two of them continued to quarrel like this, the contact would definitely deteriorate in the future.
Okay, okay, today is Shuoshuo's birthday, let's be happy. "Dad hurried over to play the round.
But Mom and Grandma were in high spirits, and neither let anyone.
Shuo Shuo has grown up, he has his own opinions, you can't always use outdated concepts to bind children!Mom said.
I'm strange, the etiquette rules taught from childhood to adulthood are gone, and you don't want your children to grow up well?"Grandma was also excited.
What do you mean?Having a problem with the way I teach my children?Mom raised her voice.
Okay, okay, today's happy day, don't sweep away your son's fun. Dad discouraged.
I looked at the way they both blushed and thick-necked, and thought to myself that things were getting worse and worse, and if I didn't intervene, they would have to fight to the death. If they continue to quarrel like this, their feelings will definitely be torn apart.
So I plucked up the courage to say out loud, "Enough!".It's my birthday, and the last thing I want is for you to fight over such a trivial matter!”
Both my grandmother and my mother looked at me in amazement.
Grandma, I know you've always taught me to be frugal and cautious, and I've taken it to heart. I will cherish this money. Rest assured. I whispered.
Mom, I also know that you always want me to grow up happy and happy. However, I don't want your feelings to be hurt because of me. Money is not as important as emotion. I said sincerely.
Grandma and Mom were silent, and the expressions on their faces finally softened.
So, I implore you not to be angry about these little things. We were together as a family, and it was my most wanted birthday present. Money doesn't help, and I'll be very sad if I break your relationship. I said with red eyes.
Mom came over and hugged me: "I'm sorry, baby, it's Mom's fault, I shouldn't have quarreled on your birthday." ”
Grandma also came over and gently touched my head: "Xiaoshuo, it's grandma who is wrong, I shouldn't worry about this with my mother, I'm sorry." ”
I put my arms around the two of them and finally breathed a sigh of relief. This turmoil passed happily.
After all, the quarrel that day left a mark on my heart. After a few days, I still think of the scene of my grandmother and my mother arguing from time to time, and my heart is very uncomfortable.
It wasn't until one day that my grandmother took the initiative to talk to me, and I really opened my heart.
Xiaoshuo, come, grandma and talk to you. One day after dinner, my grandmother pulled me to sit on the couch.
What's the matter, Grandma?I was a little nervous.
Well. I nodded.
In fact, my grandmother's life was very difficult when she was a child, and she didn't have the opportunity to eat well and play games like you. "When I was 13 years old, my grandmother started working in the fields, and she had to get up and work before it was dark to make ends meet. ”
I listened to it very tastelessly, and kept my head down.
I hurriedly hugged my grandmother: "Grandma, I'm sorry, I didn't know you had so hard in the past. I went too far. ”
So, whether you accept your friend's heart, or your mother wants you to be happy, in fact, grandma can understand. It's just that I can't accept it indiscriminately, but it's not your fault. Grandma said gently.
Grandma, I will definitely work hard to learn Xi in the future, and then be filial to you and not let you work hard!As I spoke, my eyes reddened.
Good boy, you will definitely become a great person when you grow up, grandma is proud of you!Grandma was moved to tears.
I knew that at this moment, my grandmother finally forgave me completely. I also understood my grandmother's difficult journey.
In the days that followed, I would often chat with my grandmother and listen to her tell stories about her youth. Every time I see the gleam in my grandmother's eyes, I feel extremely warm.