My name is Xu Rui, I am 61 years old, I am a Chinese teacher, and I am retired at home. My husband passed away very young, and my daughter Zhang Min also worked in other places after she got married, and I lived alone in my old house in Beijing.
My legs and feet are a little inconvenient because of my age, and I need someone to help me with housework, grocery shopping, and talk to me. So I posted a nanny recruitment information on the Internet, hoping to find a strong and hard-working big boy to help me, I am willing to do well.
Hello Auntie, my name is Xiao Zhang, I read the recruitment information you sent and want to apply for this nanny job. Don't know what you want from me?Xiao Zhang took the initiative to ask me.
Oh, you look young and strong, just what I want. I need you to take care of the housework for me, do the shopping, cooking, cleaning, etc., and then if I go out for a walk and need a support, do you think it's okay?"I explained my request in detail.
I can do all of these things, and it's not a problem. I have quick hands and feet, and I can do housework quickly. If you need it, I can be there around the clock, and you can arrange it. Xiao Zhang agreed without hesitation.
When I heard Xiao Zhang say this, I was basically satisfied. But he continued: "I made it clear that I need a full-time nanny. Arrived on time at 8 o'clock every day until 8 o'clock in the evening to help me with things at my house. You have to eat with me at noon. I don't tolerate lazy people who come late or leave early, you have to remember that. ”
Knowing Auntie, I have always been punctual and trustworthy. We will never do anything that goes against our promises, so you can rest assured. Xiao Zhang nodded repeatedly.
When I saw that he was sincere, I asked, "What do you think is the right monthly salary?"I'm not very easy to move, but I can't save you. Meals and lodging can be provided. ”
Xiao Zhang pondered for a while and said, "I mainly came to find this job to improve my family's situation, and I don't care so much about money." Auntie, just look at how you decide. ”
When I heard him say that, I was even more satisfied. This young man is simple and down-to-earth, and I like his personality very much.
So let's do it, I'll provide you with food and shelter, and give you 10,000 yuan a month, how about it?"I opened a higher **.
Okay, okay, with a big boy like you helping me work, I'm also at ease. There is no need to shirk the matter of money, this ** is decided!I interrupted him cheerfully and decided straight down.
Xiao Zhang pursed his lips and was no longer polite: "Auntie, I accepted your hush money!."I will serve you wholeheartedly and will never let you down. ”
After a few days, Zhang gradually got used to these new chores for him. I patiently instructed him on how to properly clean his room, buy daily necessities, operate various kitchen utensils and electrical appliances, and cook simple home-cooked meals. At first, he was not very skilled, and he was a little slow to do things, and he often asked me to give me a few words. But I don't mind, it's gratifying to see him working hard.
Gradually, Xiao Zhang mastered various skills and his work efficiency improved significantly. Every day I was able to eat a hot meal and the room was cleaned. When he goes to the supermarket to buy groceries, he can also buy the freshest and most cost-effective. I was very happy to see him keep the house in good order.
One day at noon, Xiao Zhang made a few hometown dishes and sent them to me: "Auntie, try the hometown food I made and see how it tastes."”
I took a bite and was full of praise: "Oops, it's so delicious!".It's just as authentic as my wife did, Xiao Zhang, after a while, the craftsmanship is better than mine!”
Xiao Zhang smiled: "That's, I'm a professional." There will be delicious food every day in the future!”
Seeing him so happy, I also infected his joy. I looked at him closely, and he looked much brighter and brighter than when I arrived. The more I look at this child, the more I like it, and I can't help but love him as if he were my own child.
Auntie, you are old, and your body is not as strong as before. I'll take good care of you, and you must tell me if you feel unwell. Xiao Zhang said to me with concern while helping me with the massage.
I nodded movingly, silently grateful to God for letting this good boy into my life. He's like family, and I think of him as my own flesh and blood.
Gradually, the relationship between me and Xiao Zhang became more and more like that of mother and son. Neighbors in the community often see us in pairs, and some people joke that Xiao Zhang is my illegitimate child. I laughed and clarified, "My son doesn't look that big!".This is the babysitter I hired to help. The neighbors laughed knowingly and stopped gossiping. Xiao Zhang and I live together so happily.
Later, one day, Xiao Zhang received a **, and his expression immediately became anxious. I asked him with concern what had happened. He said his father had been in a car accident in his hometown and was still in the hospital for surgery, which required a lot of money. I was distressed when I heard this, and quickly asked him how much money he needed, and I could help him pay for the medical expenses first.
After I paid the surgery fee in advance, Xiao Zhang's father quickly completed the operation and his condition is improving. A month later, his father** was discharged from the hospital. Xiao Zhang called me excitedly**:
Auntie, my dad's health is fine, and my relatives went to the hospital to pick him up today!Thank you so much, I really don't know what I would have done without your help. ”
I happily said, "That's great!".Your dad is recovering so fast, and he can see that he is healthy. When you go back, you will stay with your father, he is old and needs someone to take care of him. ”
Got it Auntie!I'll take good care of him. Don't worry, I will work harder and pay off all the money I borrowed from you!”
I heard that Xiao Zhang was still thinking about repaying the money, and couldn't help but say again: "Okay, okay, let's talk about it later, you just treat me as your own mother, and my mother gave it to my son, how can I let it be repaid." You can rest assured to do your work, don't work too hard. ”
Xiao Zhang was silent for a while, as if suppressing his emotions: "Auntie, thank you for being so good." I will always remember your kindness!”
Later, Xiao Zhang took even more meticulous care of me. He learned a lot of ways to maintain the health of the elderly, and often gave me massages and made some tonics for me to drink. I often sigh that I am so lucky that God has blessed me to meet this wonderful child.
However, there are always some misunderstandings in our relationship that cannot be reached by outsiders. The neighbors in the community often see me and Xiao Zhang going in and out. Someone gossiped: "Teacher Xu, this is looking for an illegitimate child to support the elderly, right?"How can I be inseparable from this young man every day. ”
Once, Aunt Liu next door stopped me directly and asked with a gossipy face: "Teacher Xu, to be honest, is this Xiao Zhang your illegitimate child?".If you can't hide it, tell me about it!”
I laughed and explained the situation clearly: "How can it be, Aunt Liu, they are just the nanny I hired to help." He's a good boy, I just think he's a nephew, you think too much!”
Aunt Liu nodded suspiciously, not seeming to believe my words so much. I shook my head and didn't explain anything more. Anyway, for me and Xiao Zhang, the one who is clear is self-purifying. As long as we love each other like mother and son, it doesn't matter what outsiders think.
The Spring Festival is approaching, and I am busy preparing for the cleaning and decoration of my home. In the past year, Xiao Zhang and I have relied on each other, and he has taken care of many things at home, and I have taken off a lot of burdens. This time, my daughter was coming back, and I was even more happy, discussing to stew some good dishes for her.
The doorbell rang suddenly, and I called out in surprise: "Isn't it our Minmin here?".He hurriedly staggered to open the door. As soon as the door opened, her daughter Zhang Min hugged her excitedly with her luggage: "Mom, Happy New Year!."I miss you so much!”
I was so excited that I couldn't speak, so I could only pat her on the back. At this time, she found Xiao Zhang standing on the side, and asked me in some surprise: "Mom, who is this?"Your new boyfriend?”
I couldn't help but laugh: "What to say!".This is my newly hired nanny to help with the housework, Xiao Zhang. The young man is very diligent, you have to thank him!”
I dragged my daughter to the couch and sat down and brought her hot tea and snacks. Then I told me all kinds of things that Xiao Zhang has helped me with for more than a year, including of course his kindness in subsidizing my father's medical expenses.
Zhang Min burst into tears after hearing this. She stood up and held Xiao Zhang's hand firmly: "Xiao Zhang, I really don't know how to thank you!."For more than a year, I have taken care of my mother, put on top of my loved ones, and reached out to her when she needed it most. Thank you so much!”
I was also tearful and excited. Xiao Zhang said embarrassedly: "Miss Zhang, you are polite, this is what I should do." Your mother was very kind to me, and I am grateful to her. ”
I quickly poured tea for the two of them and asked them to sit down and talk. Zhang Min said to me sincerely: "Mom, you have worked hard to take care of yourself alone during this time. From now on, I will stay in Beijing to find a job and accompany you every day!”
I nodded excitedly, and Xiao Zhang also added on the side: "Then I will continue to help Miss Zhang in the future and take care of you together!."”
Good!We'll be a family from now on. Mom, Xiao Zhang, we will be together forever!Zhang Min smiled and took my and Xiao Zhang's hands.
Since then, my daughter and I, plus Xiao Zhang, have lived as a family of three. Xiao Zhang continued to diligently take care of our mother and daughter's daily life. Zhang Min also found a stable job, and our mother and daughter had more time to spend with each other. I looked at their young and healthy figures, and my heart was full of comfort and hope. This moment of warmth and happiness will surely last until the last day of my life.