Mr. Li lives alone in a dilapidated apartment on the outskirts of the city. The 65-year-old has sparse white hair on his head, wears a washed cotton robe, and has a furrowed face. The apartment was poorly furnished, with a ** from his young construction site hanging on the wall, and a few old newspapers and magazines on the table, all yellowed.
On this day, Mr. Li was eating cold rice bought from the commissary downstairs in his apartment as usual. Suddenly, there was a knock at the door.
Who is it?Mr. Li opened the door vigilantly and saw a middle-aged man in his forties and a teenage boy standing outside the door.
Are you Mr. Lee?I am Li Tian, and this is my son Xiao Ming. The middle-aged man said a little nervously.
Mr. Li frowned: "I don't know you. You're looking for the wrong person. ”
Please take a look at this. The middle-aged man took out a worn-out brown paper bag and took out a yellowed document from inside.
Mr. Li took the document and saw that it was written: "I, Li Mei, clearly state in my will that Li Tian is ...... for me and Mr. Li's son."”
Li Mei?Mr. Lee exclaimed in shock, "I haven't heard that name in 30 years." ”
He struggled to remember the past. Li Mei was his first love when he was young, a lively and cheerful girl. At that time, Mr. Li left his hometown to work in a big city, and he lost contact with Li Mei.
It turned out that Li Mei was pregnant with his child back then, and later married someone else, and left this will.
It can't be!We didn't have that kind of relationship between us!Mr. Li said excitedly.
Grandpa, I know this is a blow to you, but that's just the way it is. Xiao Ming said timidly.
Mr. Li was silent, he looked at the strange middle-aged man and teenager in front of him, and his heart was mixed.
The next day, Li Tian and his son came to visit again. Mr. Lee finally agreed to let them in and sit down.
Grandpa, it's too hard for you to live here, do you want to move to our house?Xiao Ming said with concern.
No, I'm used to it alone. Mr. Li said.
Then let's come to see you often. Li Tian said.
Since then, Li Tian and his son have visited Mr. Li almost every week, bringing daily necessities or cooking food, and chatting with him. Mr. Li gradually got used to their presence, and his eyes were no longer so vigilant and indifferent.
One day, Li Tian finally made a request: "Dad, I want to ask you for a favor." The inheritance left by my mother, we will not be able to receive it without your confirmation. Your child will need money to go to school, and I hope you will sign this signature. ”
Mr. Li's face was slightly embarrassed: "This, I still need to think about it." ”
In the following days, Mr. Li became sad, unable to eat, and sulked all day long.
Li Tian and Xiao Ming came to visit as usual, still with smiles on their faces. Mr. Li's heart became more and more uneasy.
Finally, on a sunny morning, Mr. Li took out the signature note that had been prepared and handed it to Li Tian.
Son, you deserve it. Take care. Mr. Li couldn't hide his excitement.
Thank you, Dad!Li Tian had tears in his eyes.
Mr. Li watched the two leave, closed the door, and tears welled up in his eyes. He knew he wasn't alone anymore. He has a family, and it feels so warm, so beautiful.
Since then, Mr. Li has continued to live in his original apartment and live a simple life. From time to time, Li Tian would drive to visit him, bringing daily necessities or cooking food. At first, Mr. Li was a little uncomfortable with the care of his children and grandchildren, but gradually opened his heart.
One day, Li Tianxing came to Mr. Li's house in a hurry, saying that he had just passed the exam and had been given a chance to study abroad. But there are high tuition fees and living expenses to pay.
Dad, I would like to ask for your help in supporting my study abroad. Li Tian said earnestly.
Mr. Li's face suddenly became ugly. He silently lit a cigarette and took a deep puff.
Son, I don't have any extra savings. All these years, I relied on the state's pension. ”
Then I would like to ask you to help me with the loan, I promise to pay it off. It's just so important to me. Li Tian insisted.
Mr. Li hesitated, he knew that he should help his son, but the loan was also a big burden for him.
At this moment, a thought suddenly flashed through Mr. Li's mind - legacy!That's right, the inheritance that Li Mei left to Li Tian.
Son, I remember that your mother's inheritance was not small, right?Wouldn't you be able to use that money to pay for studying abroad?”
Li Tian's face instantly became embarrassed: "This, I have already used a large part of that money, and the rest is not enough to pay for all the expenses......."”
Mr. Li finally realized the seriousness of the problem. He took a sharp drag on his cigarette and held back the doubts in his heart.
I need time to think about it. Mr. Li said in a deep voice.
Li Tian knew that arguing was useless, so he could only leave gloomily.
For the next few days, Mr. Li sat in his apartment all day and was distracted. He felt lost and disappointed. He was frugal and simple all his life, but his son wasted the inheritance left by his mother, and he had to come to ask for more. It filled his mind with questions.
In order to uncover the truth of the matter, Mr. Li decided to take a risk and agreed to Li Tian's request first.
One day, Mr. Li invited Li Tian and Xiao Ming to his house for dinner. Li Tian took Xiao Ming to the appointment happily.
Son, I have considered your request. Mr. Li smiled wryly and said, "I want to help you too, but I really don't have that much money." But I can sell this old house and give you all the savings, do you think it's okay?”
Dad, I can't let you do this for me!Li Tian said movingly.
Son, you went abroad to further your studies for the future of your family and your country. I should support you. Mr. Lee patted him on the shoulder.
After the two discussed, Li Tian left excitedly, thinking that his father's kindness and generosity were beyond his imagination.
Finally, the day of the house deal has arrived. Li Tian and Xiao Ming came to Mr. Li's house together, ready to go to the notary office with him.
Dad, let's go. Li Tian said with a smile.
Okay, let's go through the formalities. Mr. Lee pretended to be calm. At the moment when Li Tian turned around, Mr. Li suddenly accidentally fell.
Mr. Li sat on the ground, tears streaming down his face.
Grandpa, we'll help you up. Xiao Ming came over and wanted to help Mr. Li up.
Don't touch me!Mr. Li shook off Xiao Ming's hand suddenly, "Get out of here, don't leave any of them!."”
Xiao Ming was stunned on the spot, looking at Mr. Li inexplicably.
Grandpa, you're ......”
Shut up!You a**, pretend to be very moved, right!I've seen you for what you really are!Mr. Li pointed at Xiao Ming and Li Tian and shouted hoarsely.
What are you talking about, Dad?Li Tian asked with a puzzled face.
Don't pretend!You're not my son at all!You forged that will!You're just trying to cheat me out of my money!”
Mr. Li accused vigorously. Xiao Ming and Li Tian looked at each other, at a loss.
Grandpa, don't get excited, we don't have any ill will towards you, we have always really looked at you as a relative. Xiao Ming hurriedly explained.
Come less!I've got it all!From the very beginning, you have calculated that you will first deceive my feelings, and then slowly deceive my money!”
No, grandpa, we really just want to recognize you as a family ......”
Enough is enough!Stop acting!Get out of here!”
Mr. Lee desperately drove them away. Xiao Ming and Li Tian had no choice but to leave with regret.
As soon as the door closed, Mr. Li slid to the ground. He suddenly realized that they had never shown any greedy looks, only love. Mr. Li suddenly had a strong premonition that they might really be his relatives.
Did you blame your children and grandchildren?The culpability is too great. Thinking of this, Mr. Li cried bitterly and regretted it.
Son ......Sun Tzu ......Please come back......Grandpa knew ...... wrong”
Mr. Li stumbled to the door and shouted, but he could only see the empty long street, and the figures of his children and grandchildren were long gone. At this time, Mr. Li truly realized the pain of loss.
As for whether Li Tian and Xiao Ming are **, it is actually not so important to the lonely old man, because all he needs is a trace of companionship.