I, an ordinary retired old man, my name has long faded in the long river of years, and everyone affectionately calls me Lao Liu. After retirement, the days were calm, and the monthly pension of 2,600 yuan was just enough for me to meet my daily expenses. A few years ago, my partner passed away, leaving me alone to savor the ups and downs of life.
Early one morning, my neighbor Aunt Wang knocked on my door, "Lao Liu, my daughter is coming, I have to go out, can you come to my house for a while?" lest the house be empty. I smiled and nodded, Mrs. Wang's house was always so clean and tidy, much more comfortable than my small apartment.
However, within a few days, a sudden ** broke my peaceful life. A representative of a real estate company told me that an old piece of land in my name is now skyrocketing in value, and they are willing to pay for it. Overnight, I became the so-called "rich man". I was both happy and apprehensive about this windfall.
I started experimenting with a new way of life, having dinner with guests, buying new clothes, and changing into a big color TV. But as time went on, I found myself becoming more and more critical, and I began to be critical of the little faults of my neighbors. There was even a big fight with Aunt Wang because a water leak at her house had wet my suit. I've noticed that the neighbors who used to smile at me are now taking a detour when they see me.
One night, I sat alone on the couch with a bottle of old wine in my hand, and I couldn't help but cry as I remembered the happy times I spent with my family in the past. At this moment, Aunt Wang came back, and when she saw my taciturn appearance, she asked me with concern: "Lao Liu, what's wrong with you?" I looked up at her, choked up and said, "Auntie, I think I've changed, I've become selfish......."”
Aunt Wang came over and sat beside me and said softly: "Lao Liu, money is a good thing, but it can really change a person." It's not all your fault, anyone who encounters this kind of thing will change. I shook my head: "No, I shouldn't be. I liked the poor but happy self I used to be, and I didn't seem to have any troubles ...... at that time”
Then you can be your old self again. "Aunt Wang's words made me fall into deep thought. I was silent for a moment, and then sighed: "Auntie, I want to think about how to use this money to get back the optimistic old Liu ...... before."She nodded, poured me a cup of tea, and left quietly.
I sat on the couch and fell into deep thought. The moonlight outside the window shone on my face, and I knew that the answer to this question was something that only I could give. Just as I was in a state of turmoil, my son suddenly returned. He asked me with a serious face, "Dad, are you really planning to sell your land?" I nodded, "yes, but now I'm thinking about something else." ”
The son took a deep breath and said, "Dad, let me tell you the truth, I've been in some trouble in my business lately, and I may need a lot of money. My heart pounded when I heard this. On the one hand, I didn't want to embarrass my son, and on the other hand, I was struggling with whether to use the money to regain my lost self. I hesitantly asked, "How much do you need?" The son hesitated for a moment and said, "At least half of the money is needed." ”
This means that I may go back to the strapped state of my old life for the rest of my life. But looking at my son's anxious eyes, how could I, as a father, stand idly by? That night, both father and son tossed and turned, and couldn't sleep. Aunt Wang next door seemed to hear our conversation, and she knocked on my door the next morning.
Lao Liu heard that his son is back? How are things considered? Aunt Wang asked with concern. I sighed: "Auntie, I'm really conflicted right now. Aunt Wang looked at me with a serious expression and said, "Old Liu Qian is something outside the body, and family and affection are the most important things." But you have to think clearly about how to use this money, after all, it is not a small amount. I nodded gratefully, knowing in my heart that this decision would not be easy to make.
While my son was preparing breakfast in the kitchen, I sat on the couch and fell into deep thought. Looking at my son's busy back, I already have the answer in my heart. "I decided ......At that moment, there was the sound of hurried footsteps outside the door, as if accompanied by new news or contradictions. This decision may have to wait a little longer.