My name is Li Ming, I am 28 years old, I work as a programmer in a foreign company, and I live a quiet life. My uncle, Uncle Zhang, 55 years old, is my father's eldest brother, and has a more easy-going personality, but he is a little lazy and often borrows money to get by.
Last Friday, as soon as I got home from work, my uncle knocked on my door and greeted me with a smile: "Ming'er, my uncle has come to see you!".”
I invited him into the house and sat down, poured him a glass of water, and secretly guessed that he must have come to me for money.
Is there anything wrong with my uncle's visit this time?I asked him with a smile.
Ahem, it's not a big deal. It's just that I've been a little short of money lately, and I want to borrow some money from you. Uncle scratched his head and said.
I knew in my heart that he was lying again, and last time he said that he borrowed 5,000 yuan from me because he was short of money, and he still hasn't paid me back after a month.
Uncle, you haven't paid me back the 5,000 yuan I borrowed from you last time, have you?I reminded him.
I pressed his hand and said, "Don't worry, tell me how much you want to borrow this time?"Where is it used?”
Uncle blushed, and said, "I may need 20,000 yuan this time, in order to decorate the house, you can lend it to your uncle this time, and I will definitely pay you back another day!."”
Hearing him say that he needs 20,000 yuan, I am even more convinced that it is definitely not as simple as decorating a house. But I didn't want to break it directly, so I just smiled and said, "Uncle, 20,000 yuan is still a lot, and I'm not rich now, so it's better for you to return the 5,000 yuan last time to me first." ”
As soon as my uncle heard this, his face immediately changed, and he pressed the water glass heavily on the table, and his tone became tougher
Li Ming, why are you so ruthless and unjust!My uncle begs you to refuse the slightest favor, don't you have a little conscience?”
Seeing that he was emotional, I was also a little annoyed, and raised my voice and said, "Uncle, I have always respected you, you can't say that I am ruthless and unjust. It's just that borrowing money has to be personal, and I'm also having a hard time right now, and you can't force me. ”
When I said this, my uncle's face became even more ugly, and he got up and paced around the room, as if he wanted to say something. After a while, he sighed heavily, sat back down across from me, and softened his tone:
Ming'er, my uncle knows that it's not easy for you now. But this time my uncle is really desperate, so you can help my uncle. ”
I saw that he looked pitiful, and I couldn't bear to refuse directly, so I asked him: "Uncle, tell me the truth, what are you going to do with these 20,000 yuan?"I'll consider whether or not to lend it to you after I understand the situation. ”
A trace of embarrassment flashed on his uncle's face, and he hesitated for a long time before he said, "This time, it was my uncle who caused some trouble and needed money to solve it." ”
I frowned and asked my uncle to tell me all the ins and outs of the matter. Uncle said sullenly that he has recently been addicted to ** investment, not only lost tens of thousands of yuan of his own, but also borrowed a lot of money from relatives and friends to invest in it. Now that the ** has plummeted, relatives and friends are urging for money, and if it drags on any longer, it will have a great impact on my uncle's reputation and interpersonal relationships.
I listened to him tell the truth, and I felt very uncomfortable. I advised him, "Uncle, you're 55 years old, so don't play with these opportunistic things." You still work honestly, you have a pension and medical insurance, and your life is still passable. ”
I know it's wrong, Ming'er. But now if I don't pay it back, it will embarrass many people. You can help your uncle!My uncle looked at me with a pleading face.
Uncle hurriedly nodded and said, "Okay, I will definitely promise you!."It's time for me to take care of my age, and never touch these again. ”
I saw that he was sincerely repentant and decided to help him. I took out 20,000 yuan from a drawer and gave it to my uncle. The uncle took the money and said excitedly, "Ming'er, thank you so much!."I will definitely pay you back on time. ”
I told him to keep his promise and stop embarrassing me and other relatives. After sending my uncle away, I was still a little apprehensive. I hope my uncle will correct himself and stop doing things that worry his family. It is necessary for relatives to help each other, but it is more important to keep promises and keep promises. I.
After I saw my uncle off, I sat alone in the room for a long time. I wondered if it was right or wrong for me to help my uncle this time.
A few days later, my uncle called me ** and specially invited me to his house for dinner on the weekend. When I arrived at my uncle's house, he gave me a warm welcome and thanked me repeatedly.
Ming'er, thank you so much for helping me last time. Don't worry, I will definitely pay you back on time. Uncle said.
Uncle, you've said thank you several times. I smiled and said, "I'm sure you'll pay it back, and you must keep your promise and don't touch the ** or anything like that." ”
I see, I promise never to touch those things again!Uncle nodded heavily.
Just as we were eating, my uncle's cell phone suddenly rang. He glanced at it, and his face turned ugly. I asked with concern, "Uncle, what's the matter?"”
I frowned: "Uncle, didn't you say you wouldn't touch **?"How do you still lend money to others to invest?”
Don't talk about that!The uncle was unhappy, "People came to the door, can I not pay it back?"”
But uncle, you've promised me. "I'm a little annoyed.
Okay, okay, I'll return the money to others, you don't nag!Uncle waved his hand impatiently.
Uncle he just gambled too much, and I persuaded him many times to no avail. Li Jian said helplessly.
I was very sad to hear this, and felt that the last time I helped my uncle, I had fulfilled his gambling habit.
After a few days, I plucked up the courage to have a sincere conversation with my uncle.
Uncle, you are no longer a young man, and I hope you will correct your old mistakes. Otherwise, you will lose everyone's trust and respect. I said seriously.
Then you must try to control it in the future, I can help you, but only if you really want to change. "I encouraged him.
Okay, Ming'er, I'll definitely change it. This.
After this conversation, I began to keep an eye on my uncle's movements. Through frequent calls and visits to my uncle, I feel that his life seems to be slowly getting on track.
A month later, my uncle took the initiative to report the situation to me.
Ming'er, I haven't touched gambling in the past month, I go to work honestly every day, and I watch TV at home at night. My uncle said, "I feel much more relaxed." ”
That's good, uncle. You have to keep it up and don't go back. "I encouraged him.
I know, with your constant concern, I definitely won't go astray again. Uncle said happily.
I am also very relieved to see that my uncle is really correcting. After some time, my uncle paid off the money owed to me in installments as agreed, and I saw that he was sincerely repentant, and I stopped mentioning the matter.