I made a fortune out of town, and my stepfather's mud house was dilapidated and old, and my actions made him red-eyed
As a child, I didn't get along well with my stepfather. He used to yell at me and threaten to hit me. I always felt aggrieved at the time because I didn't provoke him or do anything wrong, but he treated me so badly.
Later, I grew up and left my hometown. I got a good job out of town and made a fortune quickly. I knew it was my chance to change my destiny. However, every time I go back to my hometown and see my stepfather still living in that dilapidated mud house, I am always sad.
One day, I decided to help my stepfather renovate his earthen house. I knew that this house was his only home, and he had lived there for most of his life, so I wanted to give him a better place to live. I bought building materials, hired workers, and started the repair work.
A few days later, the repair was completed. The whole earthen house looks brand new and much more beautiful than before. I knew that this gift would make my stepfather happy.
However, when I showed it to him, he became angry. He said, "You boy, why do you care where I live?" It's not your thing.
I'm living well now, what the hell are you going to do? ”
I was disappointed. I used to think that my actions would make him happy, but I didn't expect him to react like this. When I asked him why he said that, he replied, "Our family never owes favors, and we don't need help." ”
I know that his words are not directed at me, but rather a choice and attitude of his own life situation. He had a special affection for the earthen house, and although it was dilapidated, he liked the way it looked. He thinks that this house is his only real home, and that other things can be replaced and disappear, but this earthen house is a memory for his whole life.
I began to understand his thoughts. I didn't say anything, just silently left his earthen house, knowing in my heart that this gift might not be important to him.
A few months later, I returned to my hometown again to find that my stepfather no longer lived in that mud house. He moved to a new house, where he lived comfortably. When I asked him why he was moving, he said, "I wanted a change of environment, it's quieter. ”
I understand. Although he refused my gift, my behavior made him realize that he needed a new living environment. I didn't change his attitude, but my actions ignited his idea of changing houses.
I know that family relationships are complex, and sometimes our efforts and dedication are not understood and accepted by others. But that doesn't mean we shouldn't try. Even if what we do doesn't bring the desired results, we should learn to understand, be tolerant, and accept the choices of others.
This story teaches us that we need to respect other people's choices and attitudes, whether at home or at work, and not try to change them. We can care and help, but ultimately the choice is up to them. Our efforts and dedication may not be rewarded, but that doesn't stop us from continuing to do the right thing.