Mornings in the city are always busy and energetic, but in our ordinary middle-class family, an unusual haze has been shrouded lately. Home has always been our warmest harbor, but now, it seems to hide an invisible storm.
My father, a middle-aged clerk with a gentle personality, has always been the pillar of our family. However, just last week, a sudden illness forced him to stay in bed for a long time, waiting for a necessary operation. The originally calm atmosphere at home became nervous and anxious because of this news.
The elder brother, the eldest son in the family, has an introverted personality and has achieved initial success in his career in recent years. He has always been the pride of our eyes, but in the face of this family crisis, he has been unusually silent. The sister-in-law, his wife, has a straightforward personality and is a good communicator and a new member of our family. She offered to share the cost of the operation, but her brother did not respond to this, just sat silently on the sofa with a blank look.
I, as the youngest son in the family, have just graduated from university, and my understanding of society is still very shallow. In the face of this sudden change in my family, I felt both lost and powerless, and I didn't know what to do.
Brother, why don't you speak?We need to discuss this together. The sister-in-law looked at her brother with a hint of anxiety in her tone.
My brother was silent for a while before he slowly spoke: "I'm thinking of other ways." ”
But the cost of surgery is imminent, and we need to make a decision now. The sister-in-law's voice raised slightly.
At this time, I cautiously interjected: "Brother, what my sister-in-law said makes sense, we should find a way together." ”
My brother turned his head, looked at me expressionlessly, and was silent for a while before he said lightly, "I know." ”
There was an awkward silence in the room. Everyone has their own concerns, but they don't know how to speak. I looked out the window at the sky, my heart full of doubts and uneasiness.
At this moment, the ** bell broke the dull atmosphere. It was from the hospital** who informed us about the preparation for the operation. I looked at my brother, his face showing a brief moment of panic, and then he regained his composure.
The sister-in-law nervously asked, "What should I do?".We have to decide now. ”
The elder brother stood up, took a deep breath, and said, "I'll go to the bank and take a look, maybe I can get a loan." ”
Looking at my brother's hurried back, my sister-in-law and I glanced at each other, and we could read deep helplessness and worry in each other's eyes.
This is our family, an ordinary middle-class family, facing a crisis that an ordinary family might encounter. The storm is not really coming yet, but its prelude is already quietly ringing in our lives.
After dinner, we sat in the living room as a family, and the atmosphere was heavier than usual. There was little conversation at the dinner table, and everyone was thinking about the same problem: how to solve the problem of the cost of the father's surgery.
We need to be clear about how much the surgery will cost. The sister-in-law broke the silence, and there was a hint of urgency in her tone.
The elder brother smiled bitterly and replied, "It will take about 100,000." ”
100,000?I couldn't help but breathe, this is not a small amount for a family like ours.
The sister-in-law then said, "We have to have a plan, we can't just sit and wait. ”
The elder brother's face became even heavier, and he said slowly, "I have already gone to the bank to inquire, and I can try to apply for a loan." ”
Loans?The sister-in-law looked a little surprised, "Then you mean that you want our whole family to bear this debt?."”
The elder brother was silent for a moment, then nodded slowly.
I looked at my brother with doubts. My brother has always been the pillar of the family, why did he choose this way?
The sister-in-law's voice carried a hint of blame: "What kind of attitude do you have?".As a family, we should face this problem together, instead of you carrying all the burdens alone. ”
The elder brother's face became even more gloomy, he took a deep breath, and finally spoke: "You know, my career hasn't been going very well recently, if you add this loan ......."”
You're saying you're not willing to take responsibility for your dad's surgery?The sister-in-law's voice grew louder and louder.
I felt suffocated and hurriedly interjected: "Sister-in-law, my brother didn't mean that, he just ......."”
But the sister-in-law didn't listen, and her emotions were obviously excited: "If you can't even bear this little difficulty, how can you be worthy of this family?"”
The elder brother was silent. His eyes were full of struggle and powerlessness.
We need to calm down. I tried my best to calm the atmosphere, "We need to face this problem together and solve it together." ”
My brother looked up at me with a gratefulness in his eyes. The sister-in-law sighed, and her mood seemed to calm down a little.
So what do we do?I asked cautiously.
The elder brother pondered for a while, and finally spoke: "I will try my best to take out loans, and we can also try other methods, such as fundraising or asking for help from relatives and friends." ”
The sister-in-law nodded, and her expression revealed a hint of relief: "Okay, then let's work together." ”
And just like that, we ended this family meeting in a heavy atmosphere. Although the problem is far from being solved, at least we have found the courage to face it together. Outside the window, the night was deepening, as if to herald an impending storm. But at this moment, the hearts of our family are more connected than ever.
As the days passed, the atmosphere in the home became more and more tense. My brother's silence is like an invisible wall that separates the warmth of our home.
One night, my sister-in-law couldn't resist bringing up the issue of the cost of the surgery again. Her voice was full of anxiety: "Do you have a solution?"We can't afford to drag on like this any longer. ”
The elder brother finally broke out, and his voice carried a pain that could not be concealed: "I'm doing my best!".Do you think I don't want to solve the problem?But I'm really helpless!”
You ......You're saying we don't have the money to pay for the surgery?The sister-in-law's voice trembled.
I looked at my brother and my heart was filled with shock. My brother has always been our dependent, and his powerlessness made me feel panic like never before.
Yes, I've had a hard time in my business lately and I've almost used up all my savings. The elder brother said sadly, "I have tried my best, but the reality is always cruel." ”
Silence enveloped the room. We all felt a sense of powerlessness and hopelessness. It was at this time that an idea suddenly occurred to me.
Why don't we try to do something together?I proposed, "Let's say opening a small family business to raise capital."”
My brother and sister-in-law looked at me in amazement. I continued, "We can use our family's strengths, for example, my sister-in-law's cooking skills, my brother's business acumen, and my newly learned knowledge of online marketing. ”
A glint flashed in my sister-in-law's eyes: "This ......."It seems like a good idea. ”
The elder brother also showed a smile that he had not seen for a long time: "yes, so that we can at least try, right?."”
And just like that, we started planning. My sister-in-law is responsible for the production of the dishes, I am responsible for the promotion, and my brother is responsible for the overall operation and management. Our small business was up and running in no time.
Over time, our small business slowly began to become profitable. Not only did we raise enough money for the surgery, but we also strengthened the understanding and trust between family members.
Eventually, my father's surgery went smoothly. As our family sat around my father's hospital bed and watched his smile gradually recover, our hearts were filled with warmth and emotion like never before.
Although this family storm has brought pain and challenges, it has also taught us how to face difficulties together and how to cherish each other more. The story ends with a harmonious family and a win-win situation, and our family once again returns to that harbor full of love and warmth.