My name is Li Yan, I am 55 years old this year, my husband has passed away a long time ago, and I now live in my hometown with my son Li Qiang and daughter-in-law. My daughter Li Fang works in the city, is married and has children, and has a 22-year-old daughter named Li Xiaoqian.
Xiaoqian and I have not had a good relationship since we were children. Li Fang works in the city all the year round, and entrusted Xiaoqian to me. I was busy with farm work and didn't have time to take care of Xiaoqian, so she grew up in the village by herself. I don't have a good impression of her, because I always feel that she is not like Li Fang's children, she loves to be beautiful, squeamish, and different from our family.
A few days ago, I suddenly felt a stomachache and went to the hospital for a check-up, and the doctor said that I had stomach cancer and had to have surgery immediately. He said the surgery would cost at least $300,000. I'm terrified, our family is so poor, and we have made so much money. I hurriedly called Li Fang, crying and saying, "Fang'er, I have cancer, and the doctor said that I must have surgery, and it costs 300,000 yuan, you can think of a way." ”
Li Fang said on the other end of the **: "Mom, our family is very tight now, I just bought a house, and the loan pressure is very high, so I really can't take out so much money." You can ask Qiang'er for it, their village has a good life, and it should be able to help you. ”
I was very anxious when I heard this, and said, "Qiang'er, they just bought agricultural machinery, and they are also bankrupt." Alas, so be it, you make up a little bit first, and I'll think of another way. ”
Li Fang said: "Mom, it's really not good, our family has no money now." You should go to the county hospital first, or borrow some money from relatives and friends for emergencies. When the situation on my side improves, I will help you out. ”
I was very anxious when I heard her attitude, but I also knew that she really couldn't help. In desperation, I can only call ** to Li Xiaoqian.
Hey, Xiaoqian? Grandma, I'm sick and need surgery, can you help? I choked up.
Grandma, what's wrong with you? What disease do you have? Li Xiaoqian sounded nervous.
The doctor said I had stomach cancer and needed surgery. The operation costs 300,000 yuan, and your parents can't help, do you see if you can scrape together a little money for grandma? I cried.
* The other end was silent for a long time, and after a long while, Li Xiaoqian said, "Grandma, I'm really sorry, I can't do it here." I just bought a new car, and I haven't paid off the loan yet, so I can't afford to come up with that much money. You can find another way, borrow some emergency first, and I'll see if I can help you repay some of the loan. ”
I listened to her words, I felt so sad, she was only 22 years old, she had just worked for a long time, and it cost more than 300,000 yuan to buy a car, and my grandmother was sick, and she couldn't even give up 10,000 yuan.
Do you have to come out? I couldn't help crying, and my tone became serious:
Xiaoqian, grandma is now at a life-and-death juncture, and you refuse to help, so don't you want grandma's life? ”
Li Xiaoqian also raised her voice on the other end of the **: "Grandma, I'm also very embarrassed, I just bought a car, how can I have so much money for you?" My mother and I both advised you to go to the county hospital first, or borrow some money for emergency work, if you have to ask me to give so much at once, it will be difficult for me to do it. ”
Xiaoqian, you are young and rich now, driving a new car, and you don't care if your grandmother lives or dies? I brought you up back then, and you did this to me? I couldn't help but question her out loud.
Grandma, I didn't say I didn't care about you, but I really can't come up with so much money now. I've already said that I can help you pay off part of your medical expenses, can't you understand my difficulties? Don't always blame me for not being filial! Li Xiaoqian also raised her voice in response to me.
What are your difficulties? I'm sick and dying, you just think about your new car, **have you ever forgiven me? I said excitedly.
Okay grandma, don't talk nonsense! Li Xiaoqian suddenly became very angry, "Do I still pay back your grandmother?" I'm a wild seed, and I have nothing to do with you, so don't keep calling me grandma! ”
When I heard her words, I froze instantly, and the ** "bang" in my hand fell to the ground.
Xiaoqian said she was a wild seed? Not related to me? What does that mean? Isn't she Li Fang's biological daughter? My mind was in a mess, my body went limp, and I sat down in my chair.
After a while, I dialed Li Fang's ** again with trembling hands, and she still had the same casual tone: "Mom, what are you calling?" I've already said I can't help. ”
Fang'er, Xiaoqian, she just said that she wasn't your own, what's going on? I asked, choking up.
* There was a sudden silence on the other end. After a while, Li Fang said sullenly: "Mom, I'm sorry, I've been hiding this from you for many years. Xiaoqian is actually not my biological daughter, her biological father is Xiao Wang, the son of our old Wang family. ”
When I listened, I felt that the world was spinning, and it turned out that I had always wondered if Xiaoqian's suspicion that she didn't look like the Li family was true. I still remember Xiao Wang, he was a young man from our village, who pursued Li Fang back then, and then broke up for some reason. I never expected that he and Li Fang also had a relationship and gave birth to Xiaoqian.
What about you and your husband? Do you know this? I asked tremblingly.
I first gave birth to Xiaoqian without telling my husband, and then inadvertently let him know the truth, so we decided to continue to raise Xiaoqian without telling you.
After listening to this, I was silent for a long time, but I still asked her, "Does Xiaoqian know about this situation?" ”
Li Fang sighed and said, "I think she should know." My husband and I may not have noticed, but she accidentally discovered the secret of her background. She's still young, and we haven't officially spoken to her. ”
I didn't expect your family to lie to me, I was so good to Xiaoqian, she actually said that we were not related, my heart was broken. "I couldn't stop crying.
Mom, I'm sorry, it's us who didn't do it first, don't be too sad. Li Fang's voice was also choked up on the other end.
I hung up **, and my heart was in turmoil. I suddenly remembered that Li Fang and Xiao Wang were indeed very close many years ago, and then broke up for some reason. I didn't expect them to have children, and I was deceived for so many years.
At this time, Li Xiaoqian suddenly called **. I picked it up with a trembling hand, and she said cautiously in **: "Grandma, I'm sorry, I said something serious just now, don't be angry with me." ”
I was silent for a while, but I couldn't help but ask her, "Xiaoqian, is what you said just now true?" Are you really not Li Fang's daughter? ”
* There was silence on the other end, and after a long time, Li Xiaoqian whispered: "Grandma, it's true, I secretly heard my parents say it before." Don't tell my mom, it's me who is wrong, and I shouldn't have said it to hurt your heart. ”
I sighed heavily: "I already know, and your mother just admitted it to me." Xiaoqian, I don't blame you, I just feel that your mother has been hiding from me for too long, and I feel very sad. ”
Grandma, I'm sorry, this is our family's problem, don't be too upset. You're still sick, so it's important to get healed. Li Xiaoqian comforted me softly in **.
It doesn't matter, Xiaoqian, even if you are not my own granddaughter, I have raised you as my own granddaughter for so many years. I won't dislike you because of this, and you won't alienate me because of that. I said in a choked voice.
Grandma, I'm sorry, it's me who is not good, don't say that, you are the best for me. I'll definitely find a way to help you raise money, don't worry! Li Xiaoqian also cried in **.
Although I am still very sad, I feel better when I hear Xiaoqian's words. I decided to forgive her and Li Fang, after all, they have been kind to me for so many years. I believe that time will ** all this, and we will be reunited as before.
I hung up, and although I was still sad, I decided to forgive them. I know it's useless to be angry, it's better to get rid of the disease now.
I called Li Xiaoqian ** and said, "Xiaoqian, grandma went to the county hospital, and the doctor said that I was very sick and still had to go back to the big hospital in the city for surgery, do you think you can help me raise some money?" ”
Li Xiaoqian hesitated in ** and said: "Grandma, I have been thinking of a way for the past two days, my colleagues and friends can make up a little, and I will borrow from the bank again, and I should be able to make up 150,000 yuan for you." It is important that you have surgery first, and I will find a way to pay off the loan in installments with the rest of the money. ”
When I heard her words, I was moved and blamed myself, and felt that I had caused her such a big trouble, so I said: "Xiaoqian, grandma, I shouldn't have asked you for money in the first place, you should keep the money for your own use first, I think of other ways." ”
Grandma, don't say that, I won't help you when you're sick, I'll regret it later. You just accept the 150,000, and I'll figure out the rest. Li Xiaoqian said firmly on the other end of the **.
When I listened, I felt a little more affection for this granddaughter, although she was not my own granddaughter, but she was really attentive to me.
Grandma, you're awake! The surgery was successful and the doctor said you were recovering well. Seeing me wake up, Li Xiaoqian said excitedly.
Xiaoqian, thank you for being so attentive to me these days, grandma knows how good you are. I said to her with emotion.
Grandma, don't talk about it. I should. Li Xiaoqian said with red eyes.
I stayed in the hospital for a month and my body was basically recovered. Li Xiaoqian came to see me every week and took me around the hospital or bought something to eat. I was really impressed.
On the day I was discharged from the hospital, Li Xiaoqian drove to pick me up: "Grandma, I'm here to pick you up." ”
Good boy, I'll make you something to eat when you get home. I smiled at her.
Li Xiaoqian also smiled: "Grandma, as long as you are in good health now, you can eat anything." ”
After I was discharged from the hospital, I moved in with Li Xiaoqian. Li Xiaoqian is busy with work, but she still tries to spend time with me every day, often taking me to the park for a walk and the supermarket to buy vegetables. I see her so filial, and my feelings for her are getting deeper and deeper.
One night, we finished dinner together and chatted watching TV. Li Xiaoqian suddenly said, "Grandma, I want to talk to you about the past." I know you must still have questions. ”
I nodded, "Well, you can just talk to grandma." ”
Li Xiaoqian began to tell about her past: "When I was a child, I heard my parents arguing that my biological father was another person, and my mother later gave birth to my brother with my father. I was too young to understand what was going on. It was only when I grew up that I realized that I didn't resemble my family, so I guessed I might not really be their biological daughter. ”
Hearing this, I felt sad and asked her softly, "Then did your mother talk to you about it?" ”
Li Xiaoqian shook her head: "No, I guess she has been hiding it from you, so she didn't plan to make it clear to me." I didn't ask her, and we kept vaguely passing like this. ”
I understand. In fact, whether you are my own granddaughter or not, I have treated you like my own child for so many years. It's just that I was hidden by your mother, and I really feel sad in my heart. I said with a sigh.
I'm sorry, grandma, this is our family's problem, and I shouldn't break your heart by saying it. Don't be too upset. Li Xiaoqian said guiltily.
It's not your fault, kid, it's your mom who is wrong in the first place. But like I said, whether you are my own granddaughter or not, I love you equally. I comforted her softly.
Thank you, Grandma. I will be more filial to you in the future. Li Xiaoqian's eyes were red.
Okay, it's all over, let's not mention it. Go to sleep, and I'll make your favorite braised pork ribs tomorrow. I said to Li Xiaoqian with a smile.
Since that day, I haven't mentioned it again. The days with Li Xiaoqian are very happy, and I regard her as my own relative. I also forgave Li Fang, after all, she was also kind to me, but she just concealed the truth. Let the past pass, and I believe that we will be more united in the future.
Time flies, and it's been half a year since I was discharged from the hospital. In the past six months, I have gotten along very well with Li Xiaoqian, I regard her as my own relative, and she is also filial to me and often drives me out to play.
One day, Li Xiaoqian suddenly said to me: "Grandma, next month is your birthday, I want to give you a surprise, you will know when the time comes." ”
I smiled and said, "Good boy, what gift did you have for grandma?" ”
Li Xiaoqian smiled mysteriously: "You'll know when the time comes, you wait patiently." ”
I was curious, but I didn't ask any further. In a blink of an eye, it was my birthday, and Li Xiaoqian came over early in the morning to wake me up: "Grandma, happy birthday!" My surprise is coming, you get up and take a look! ”
I got up and opened the door, and saw Li Fang and her husband standing at the door, as well as my son Li Qiang's family.
Happy Birthday, Mom! Li Fang smiled and hugged me, and I was so excited that tears came out.
It turned out that Li Xiaoqian invited her mother's family to celebrate my birthday, which was really the best gift I received.
Li Qiang also came over and hugged me: "Mom, it's been a long time, are you okay?" ”
It's all good, it's all good, son, you're here too, it's great. I said happily.
Li Xiaoqian smiled and said, "Grandma, do you like this surprise?" ”
I like it, I like it the most! I excitedly said, "Your whole family is here, this is the best birthday present for grandma!" ”
Mom, I'm sorry, I've not been filial enough to you all these years. I'll be back to see you often in the future. Li Fang said with tears in her eyes on the side.
Silly girl, it's all over, and my mother doesn't hold a grudge for a long time. I hurried to comfort her.
Grandma, I shouldn't have hidden it from you. I shouldn't have quarreled with you when you were sick. I'm sorry. Li Xiaoqian also apologized on the side.
Okay, okay, don't talk about it, the most important thing for a family is harmony. Now that we're all together, let's not talk about the past. I smiled and comforted them.
Since then, Li Fang will often call ** to come back to see me, and Li Xiaoqian is also filial to me like her own grandmother. I think even if she is not my own granddaughter, this affection is deeper than family affection.
I suddenly fell seriously ill, which made me realize the value of my family even more. After all this, I won't worry too much about their past secrets, because I know that their love for me has never changed. I believe that the future will be happier.