For 16 years, my brother and I have not been in contact, and now the neighbor calls ** and says that my nephew is looking for me, which is probably the nephew who has not seen each other for 16 years, why did he suddenly visit today?
In the afternoon, when Gu Bei was picking up apples in the supermarket, the mobile phone suddenly rang, he took it out and saw that it was the neighbor Lao Zhang calling**, but after connecting, an unfamiliar voice sounded: "Second uncle, it's me, Ah Yuan, there is something I want to discuss with you, you come back quickly." ”
Gu Bei frowned, why did his relatives who had not been in contact for many years suddenly come to the door and hung up **, Gu Bei's mood became very complicated.
Gu Bei is 46 years old this year, has a 7-year-old daughter, and the family of three is very harmonious, Gu Bei cherishes everything he has now, if it weren't for the above **, Gu Bei would not want to recall this old past.
Gu Bei has an elder brother who is 3 years older than him, and Ah Yuan is his eldest brother's son and his own nephew.
Gu Bei's brother's academic performance has not been good since he was a child, and he did not continue to go to school after graduating from junior high school. At that time, Gu Bei's uncle opened a car repair shop on the street, and after his brother dropped out of school, he went there to learn the craft from his uncle, thinking that in the future, it would be better than going out to work and wandering, at least he could earn his own money and live a stable life.
And Gu Bei's academic performance has always been very good since he was a child, he is what everyone calls someone else's child, and the walls of his home are plastered with various awards he has won all the way from elementary school to high school.
In the village, the parents of children in the same village always use Gu Bei as a positive teaching material to educate their own children, saying: "You have to learn from Gu Bei, write your homework first thing when you come home from school every day, and you don't need adults to take care of it, and you will take the initiative to help your family work, so obedient." Every time the test score is still the first place, if you have Gu Bei half obedient, we are all thankful. ”
It is no surprise that Gu Bei lived up to expectations and was admitted to a key university, and he was one of the few college students in the village.
At that time, Gu Bei's father worked in the coal yard, and when he heard the news that Gu Bei was admitted to a key university, he was very excited and happy, showing off to his co-workers everywhere, and he also held an unprecedented banquet to celebrate, bought a few pigs, and spent a lot of money, but Gu Bei's father felt that it was worth it, and many people were also very envious that he had such a competitive son.
Later, after graduating from university, Gu Bei entered a public institution to work, and because of work, he met his wife Lin Wanbai, and the two hit it off at first sight and quickly established a relationship.
Gu Bei's parents like Lin Wanbai very much, because Lin Wanbai grew up in the city, every time they go back to their hometown, Gu Bei's parents are worried that Lin Wanbai will not adapt to the rural environment, and they will take care of her, which makes Lin Wanbai also very warm-hearted and very filial to Gu Bei's parents.
The only regret that the couple regretted was that it had been more than two years since they got married, but Lin Wanbai had never been pregnant, but Gu Bei's parents not only did not urge, but also comforted them and said that there should be no too much pressure, just let it be.
On the other hand, Gu Bei's elder brother got married relatively early, and at that time he already had three children, two girls and a boy, and the eldest was eight years old.
One year, during the Spring Festival, Gu Bei and Lin Wanbai's unit sent out some Spring Festival welfare packages - some candy and biscuits, and the couple took them back. It was all given to the children of my brother's family, and some was also given to other children in the village.
The children in the village were very happy to get the cookies and candy, and Lin Wanbai and Gu Bei were also infected by the children's smiles, and their faces were full of smiles.
One of the children said to Gu Bei's niece while eating candy: "I envy you for having such a good aunt, not only good-looking, but also generous, giving us so many delicious things, your aunt is really good, you let her bring some back for us to eat every year." ”
The niece didn't think so, rolled her eyes and replied: "What is there to envy, I don't know her well, what can she do if she is beautiful, and she can't be eaten, she can't even give birth to a child, my second uncle is estimated to be cut off from grandchildren in this life." ”
When Gu Bei heard this, he was inevitably a little displeased, so he immediately stopped his niece: "You are a little child, what nonsense." ”
The niece didn't give up: "I didn't talk nonsense, I listened to my mother, you have been married for a few years, and your aunt has not given birth to a child, what is the use of being beautiful in the light, it is just an ornament, no different from a hen that can't lay eggs." If you don't believe me, you can ask my mom to go.
Gu Bei's sister-in-law heard the sound of the dispute outside, so she hurriedly walked out, and when her niece saw her mother coming, she immediately ran over aggrievedly and said, "Mom, the second uncle was scolding me just now." ”
When the sister-in-law heard this, she immediately waved her hand and said: "Oh, the child is not sensible, and if you say something unpleasant, you don't mind too much, besides, you don't have to worry about anything with a child as an adult, right, see how scared you are Xiaojie (niece's name)." ”
Obviously, the niece is open-mouthed, but now when her sister-in-law says this, it seems that she deliberately can't get along with her niece, in fact, Gu Bei also understands in her heart that if it weren't for her sister-in-law often saying this in front of the children, the niece would not understand these things as a child.
So Gu Bei was still very angry in his heart, and he couldn't help but say back: "Sister-in-law, it's not just me who has to worry about something. Xiaojie is 9 years old, and she has reached the age of sensibility, and the influence of the surrounding environment on her is still very important, you as parents should set a good example and let her know what to say and what not to say. Don't just let them say some nonsense outside, it will appear uneducated. ”
The sister-in-law said angrily: "Gu Bei, what do you mean, are you saying that your brother and I can't educate children?" You and Lin Wanbai are college students, knowledgeable, educated, we are not as educated as you, don't look down on people, you have nothing to show off, you can't even give birth to a child, this is a fact, don't let people say it, I am your elder, you are here to educate me. ”
Hearing his sister-in-law say such words, Gu Bei felt stunned, and was more angry and sad. Gu Bei has always been very close to his brother's family, and his nephews and nieces are also the same as his own children, but he never expected that his own sister-in-law would actually laugh at himself in public and make fun of himself, and he didn't treat himself as his own person at all.
During the meal, Brother Gu Bei rushed in from the outside, and scolded Gu Bei indiscriminately: "Gu Bei, you are out now, learn to look down on people with dog eyes, right?" But I'm telling you, I'm here in this house, I can't help you like this, you're giving their mother and daughter a look, you try. ”
The eldest brother looked like a **, as if he was going to tear Gu Bei apart.
Originally, they were happy to come back for the New Year, but after such a fuss, Gu Bei and Lin Wanbai couldn't stay any longer, so they left the next day.
Later, more than a year later, Lin Wanbai finally became pregnant. The little couple cried with joy and hugged each other. Although they usually don't look like much, they are still under a lot of pressure in their hearts, and at this moment they are finally released.
But it was also in this year that Gu Bei's mother was diagnosed with a brain tumor, which was fortunately benign and needed surgery, and spent 250,000 yuan before and after. Dad has 50,000 yuan in savings, and he wants the rest to be borne by his two sons.
When my brother heard this, he immediately said: "I don't have any money, I usually spend a lot of money to raise 3 children, and now I don't have any money in my hand to take out, Dad, Gu Bei should be responsible for all this money."
When you sent him to college, you must have spent a lot of money, and I dropped out of school early to work at that time, and I didn't spend any money on my family. Now that he's out of college, it's time to pay back. ”
Dad looked at his brother in disbelief and said: "We didn't stop you from going to school back then, you couldn't study by yourself, you didn't go to school, your brother went to college, he studied well and was admitted, if you can be admitted to college, your mother and I will definitely send you there." Isn't it too much for you to blame us for saying something now? ”
"Besides, you want to open that car repair shop, and we also gave 20,000 at that time. and you get married and have children later, and the bride price banquet is also the money we give you. As a parent, I feel like I've done my duty with your mom.
My brother didn't think so, he didn't listen to what his father said at all, but roared angrily: "I don't study well, it's not that you and your mother didn't care about me when I was a child, and you didn't discipline me well, at that time, you only paid attention to my younger brother and didn't care about me, if you could supervise my study well at that time, I wouldn't necessarily be worse than Gu Bei, and now I'm like this, and I can't get rid of you." ”
"I opened a store, and you gave 20,000 yuan, but what is it? Gu Bei now lives in a big city and drives a luxury car, who knows how much you gave Gu Bei. ”
Gu Bei immediately denied it, saying that his house and car were bought with his own work and savings, and he didn't ask his parents for a dime. Moreover, since he worked, he would send living expenses to his parents every month.
But Gu Bei's brother still couldn't listen to these words, so the two sides were deadlocked for a while, Gu Bei had no choice but to say that he earned more money than his brother, so he was willing to bear 150,000 yuan, and hoped that his brother would give the remaining 50,000
However, my brother was still unwilling, and he didn't want to pay a penny. The sister-in-law is also echoing, crying about how hard she has lived.
Later, it was inevitable that there was a dispute, my brother took advantage of the gap when my father left the room, stood up and went to fight Gu Bei, and my sister-in-law also went to fight together, Lin Wanbai saw it and hurriedly stepped forward to pull the fight, but was thrown hard by my brother and fell to the ground, my sister-in-law was very ruthless, regardless of Lin Wanbai was still pregnant, and came over to make up for two feet.
Lin Wanbai was so painful that she couldn't get up, and by the time she was sent to the hospital, it was already too late, and the child she was finally pregnant with was miscarried. Afterwards, my brother and sister-in-law not only didn't come to take a look, but also said everywhere that Gu Bei beat his eldest brother, and as a result, he mistakenly beat his own child, and he really deserved it.
Since then, Gu Bei and his brother have never interacted with each other
After his mother was discharged from the hospital, Gu Bei took his parents over to live in the provincial capital for a period of time, and then the old couple went back to their hometown, but Gu Bei would also pick up his parents to come and live, but he and Lin Wanbai never wanted to go back to their hometown again, and they never wanted to see their brother's family again.
After a few years, Lin Wanbai's body slowly recovered, and later gave birth to a daughter. Now that her daughter is 7 years old, Gu Bei and Lin Wanbai love her very much, and their lives are getting better and better.
Second uncle. Gu Bei was interrupted in his thoughts, and before he knew it, Gu Bei had arrived at the door of the house, he looked up at the direction where the voice sounded, and saw a young man leaning against the wall at the door. So many things happened between him and his brother, this time the nephew suddenly came to him, and borrowed the neighbor's mobile phone to call him, he was very surprised, I don't know why.
Gu Bei nodded at his nephew, turned his head and opened the door, and while beckoning his nephew in, he asked straight to the point: "What is the matter with you coming to me this time." ”
The nephew smiled and said, "I asked grandma for the address, to see you, your aunt and your sister, hey, why aren't they at home." ”
Gu Bei said: "Oh, this weekend, your aunt and they went to a party with friends, we are all fine, don't worry about it,"
The two exchanged a few words of greetings, and Gu Bei was about to send his nephew away, but the nephew suddenly said seriously: "Second uncle, my nephew has always wanted to say something, what is inappropriate, I hope the second uncle will forgive me, what do you have with my father, that is your adult's business, we juniors don't know anything when we are young, you can't even hate us juniors." We're all family, and we're doing it so much now."
"You and my dad are brothers, there is nothing that can't get by, right, the past is over, now our two families don't get along, and everyone else is watching our jokes. So I came this time, mainly to let the second uncle open his heart and ease the relationship between you and my dad, so that the grandparents will be very happy, and now the grandparents mention you and my dad, they are all sad, I believe you don't want them to worry about your affairs.
After listening to his nephew's words, Gu Bei shook his head gently, took a bottle of water to him, and said to him: "I don't hate you, you don't understand the matter between me and your father, and it's none of your business, you came to see us today, I'm also very happy, but there are some things that can't be said in one or two sentences." ”
The nephew drank two sips of water and continued: "Second uncle, I know that you are one of the few college students in our village, you and your aunt are both educated and cultured people, and they know all kinds of truths. ”
In fact, this time I am not only here to ease the relationship between you and my father, but also to invite you and my aunt and sister, I am going to get married at the end of the month, and I hope you can all come over for a glass of wine. I'm sure your grandparents will be very happy to see you go back. ”
Gu Bei also understands that the grievances of the elders cannot be added to the younger generations, but the nephew is still the son of his brother in the end, and if he goes back to drink his wedding wine, he will definitely meet his brother at that time, and it is impossible for Gu Bei to forgive him for what his brother has done in this life.
Over the years, my brother and sister-in-law have not apologized for what happened back then, they will not feel that they are at fault, according to the behavior of my brother and sister-in-law, maybe it will be another cynicism when we meet, Gu Bei does not dare to take risks, he must not let his wife be hurt with him again.
After thinking for a while, Gu Bei said to his nephew: "Congratulations, you have grown up, you are going to get married, and you will have to take on family responsibilities in the future, but your aunt and I have to go to work, and the unit has a lot of projects to do in the near future, and it is relatively busy, so I can't leave, and I have to take care of your sister, so we won't go back." ”
The nephew did not give up and continued: "Second uncle, I know that you and your aunt are busy with work, but I really hope that you can spare a little time, I really hope that in my life events, I can get your blessings, and I can also take this opportunity to reunite us together." ”
Gu Bei smiled faintly, strengthened his determination, and was indifferent no matter what his nephew said, and finally refused to go back.
Maybe many people will say that I am cautious, that I am cold-blooded, that the past should not be taken care of for so long, I can only say that I have not suffered others, and do not persuade others to be kind.