My name is Xiao Ming, and I am an ordinary office worker who mainly relies on my salary to support myself and my family. Due to his hard work, his salary is stable, but his family is not wealthy.
My father's name is Xiao Wang, and he is the owner of a small restaurant, and he has been busy since I was sensible. Although we are not wealthy, we have a very good family relationship and support each other.
The day before yesterday, suddenly, the second uncle found my father and asked for money. The second uncle is my father's eldest brother, and the relationship between the two of them is not good, so there is almost no contact. What I didn't expect was that the second uncle not only unceremoniously asked my father to borrow money, but also sowed discord, saying that my father was not filial, and even humiliated my father.
When I heard the news, I couldn't help but rush out angrily, wanting to find the second uncle. The second uncle's face turned pale, and he said to me: "Xiao Wang, you are really embarrassed!" If you don't see each other for thirty years, you will only have a son, and you will not be able to make any progress. An unfilial son like you, even if you are given 800,000, it will not be enough for you to spoil it. ”
I was furious, but I held back. I know very well that people like the second uncle are not worth my trouble. I decided to go home and discuss it with my dad.
When I got home, I saw my dad sitting on the couch drinking tea. I gently walked up to him, sat down, and asked, "Dad, the second uncle asked you to borrow money, what are you going to do?" ”
Dad put down the teacup and looked at me, his eyes revealing a hint of exhaustion and helplessness. "Son, I'm also very embarrassed about this. You know, the second uncle is my elder brother, although there are some misunderstandings between us, but after all, we are blood relatives. I can't bear to see him in a difficult situation. ”
I nodded silently, savoring my father's words. I understand his position, he can't bear to see his brother suffer, and he doesn't want to make life even more difficult for the family. However, he also knew very well that it was a big burden for us to lend so much money to the second uncle.
Dad, we can help him by borrowing the second uncle's money, but we can't sacrifice our lives too much. He wants to borrow 200,000, so we will borrow him 200,000, 800,000 is too much. I said.
Dad was silent for a moment, then nodded softly in agreement. "Son, you're right. We are not rich people, and we need to take responsibility for our own lives. I will have a good talk with the second uncle to see if there are other solutions. ”
I looked at my father's resolute expression and couldn't help but feel warm in my heart. I am very proud of him for being able to make such a decision for the sake of his family and for the sake of our future.
In the same way, I also understand that the second uncle scolded my dad for being out of the house only because of the contradictions between them. I will not be hurt by such words, I will still face difficulties with my father, and overcome them together.
The next day, I received a strange **. At the other end, a man's anxious voice came: "Xiao Ming, is it you?" I'm your second uncle. Hearing the voice of the second uncle, I didn't respond, and I couldn't help but feel a wave of irritability in my heart.
Xiao Ming, I know I was a little radical yesterday, but things are not what you think. I needed the money so badly that I couldn't control my emotions. The second uncle's voice was full of apology.
I listened quietly, and the contradictions in my heart began to creep in. As my father's eldest brother, the second uncle is indeed a relative to us, but he has never fulfilled his brother's responsibilities. How can past disputes and frictions be erased by an apology and sincere words?
Second uncle, you know that our family's financial situation is not well-off, so we can only lend you 200,000 yuan. We really hope you understand. I replied firmly.
* The second uncle on the other end was silent for a moment, and then continued: "Xiao Ming, I know that you and your father will try their best to help me. But another reason why I asked you to borrow money is because my son has committed a crime and needs to pay legal fees. It's about his future, and I don't want his life to be ruined by this mistake. ”
After listening to the second uncle's explanation, my heart was turbulent. It turned out that the second uncle asked us to borrow money, not only for himself, but also for his son. On this issue, he, like my father, is a parent who earnestly wants to give the best help to his child.
Second uncle, your relationship with my father has always been bad, it's not that we don't want to help you, but we also have our own difficulties. You ask me to borrow money, and we're willing to help you, but we can't make a mess of our lives. I hope you understand. "I tried to tell the second uncle what I thought.
* On the other hand, the second uncle fell into deep thought. After a while, he said hesitantly: "Xiao Ming, I know that you also have difficulties, I don't want to make your life harder. In that case, lend me 200,000 as you wish. I'll figure out how to solve my problem. ”
Hearing the second uncle's reply, I breathed a sigh of relief. Perhaps, this contradiction and quarrel will be resolved in such a compromise way. While all misunderstandings have not been cleared up, at least we have found a common ground.
After hanging up**, I looked out the window in a daze. Conflicts and disputes between families are often not resolved overnight. What we need is time, and we need to repair the relationship step by step through communication and understanding.
This incident also made me realize that in family disputes, we should not get caught up in endless quarrels and confrontations. Instead, we should put ourselves in the other person's shoes and try to understand the other person's difficulties and needs. Only in this way can we find a way to solve the problem and maintain the unity and harmony of the family.
After discussing it with me, Dad decided to lend only 200,000 yuan to the second uncle to help him get through the current predicament. However, just as we were about to explain to the second uncle, we suddenly received a **.
*'s owner's voice was hoarse and low: "Xiao Wang, it's my second brother." I know that the second uncle has asked you to borrow money, and I have something to say to you. ”
The second brother is a relative in our family, and he usually has little contact, so he suddenly called ** to my father, which made me feel a little puzzled.
Second brother, if you have anything to say, just say it. There was a hint of confusion in Dad's tone.
Xiao Wang, I heard that you are going to lend money to the second uncle, which is not a good idea. You should know that he has a lot of messy things, and borrowing money will only make him more profitable. The second brother's tone was firm.
I sensed that this was a dispute within the family, and a new rift had arisen between family ties. I listened quietly to their conversation and couldn't interject.
Dad was silent for a moment, and finally spoke: "Second brother, I understand your worries very much, but the second uncle is my own brother, and I can't die without help." We are not wealthy, but we have the ability to help him through the difficult situation in front of him. I only hope that he can reflect on it and stop relying too much on others in the future. ”
The second brother's voice became more stern: "Xiao Wang, don't think that the second uncle will change, his character is like this." If you lend him money, you're just going to trap yourself in. Or cut off his influence in your life as soon as possible. ”
Hearing this, my heart could not be calm, and the contradictions between the families deepened again. Dad was faced with a dilemma, and I was also confused.
My dad looked at the ** tangledly, as if weighing the pros and cons. But his steadfastness told me that he would make the right decision for the good of his family.
Dad decided to have a good talk with the second uncle and find a solution. A few days later, the second uncle appeared at our door again. My dad and I stood at the door to greet him, both with smiles on our faces.
The second uncle walked in, with a hint of discomfort in his eyes. He said a little embarrassedly: "Xiao Wang, I talked too much before, I'm sorry." I also know that you are not rich, but you are really desperate to borrow money from you. ”
Dad waved his hand and said with a smile: "Second uncle, these are all over, we are all a family, don't take it to heart." We've already discussed borrowing money. We can lend you $200,000, but you need to sign a repayment agreement and repay the loan according to the agreed time we have agreed. ”
The second uncle's face was a little embarrassed, but he still nodded in agreement. The matter of borrowing money was settled, but it did not quell my inner turmoil. I noticed that the contradiction between my father and my second uncle was not really resolved, but only temporarily subsided.
A few months passed, and the second uncle did not repay the loan on time. Every time I mentioned it, my dad always said, "Wait, maybe he's having a hard time now." "I know Dad's kindness, but I can also see his hesitation and heartache.
One day, I happened to hear my dad talking to mom in a whisper. Their voices were worried and confused. "Xiao Ming has been working for so long, we could have used the money to improve our lives. Now that we are under increasing pressure, what should we do? Mom asked.
Dad was silent for a moment, and then said, "We won't let the second uncle get away with it all the time." I have discussed with him and we ask him to repay the loan on time. If he still doesn't pay it back, we have to settle it through legal means. ”
Hearing my father's resolute words, my heart felt sour. I have never seen my father so stubborn and determined, nor have I ever seen such determination and helplessness on his face. This paradoxical event seems to be getting worse and worse, and it has affected our lives and well-being.
My father and the second uncle discussed the loan, and they decided to lend the second uncle 200,000 yuan, and hoped that the second uncle could pay off the money as soon as possible. I feel very relieved that after all, family members should help each other and try to avoid quarrels and disputes.
However, unexpectedly, the problem has not been solved, and new contradictions have emerged. Just a few days after the second uncle spent a few days in the restaurant, he suddenly disappeared. My dad dialed the second uncle's **, but he ran into a wall everywhere and no one answered. We began to worry, worried that something had happened to the second uncle. After many efforts, we finally got in touch with his friend.
Erbo's friend told us that Erbo did have some difficulties some time ago, but now he has left the city and gone to work in another place. He told our second uncle's new ***, but before hanging up, he couldn't help but reveal some facts.
It turned out that the second uncle was not so difficult, he was just an excuse to borrow money and wanted to escape some of the failures and pressures he suffered in this city. He didn't want to face his failure, so he chose to run away. I was very angry and disappointed to hear the news.
I told my dad the news and he was furious. The restaurant he worked so hard to run, in order to help the second uncle out of trouble, lent his hard-earned money, but was used by others. Dad blamed himself deeply, he felt that he was too stupid to see through the true face of the second uncle.
This made me think about it for a long time. Family disputes and conflicts in the family are always inevitable, but such things are too heart-wrenching. I want my family to be sincere and trust each other, and not to be deceived and taken advantage of.
After discussing with me, my father decided to set the amount of the second uncle's loan at 200,000. We understand that the second uncle expects too much from us, but we can't afford to ignore our own lives for the sake of a relative's unrealistic demands. Dad called ** to the second uncle and told him that we were willing to lend him 200,000, but not more. Hearing this answer, the second uncle was furious and began to speak ill of us, accusing us of being ruthless and selfish.
A few days later, I met my second uncle's son, Xiaohui, who was also my cousin, on the street. He has always been very pleasant, and I have always been very nice to him, after all, we are relatives of the same generation. However, this time, he rushed towards me with a hideous expression, and asked hoarsely: "Xiao Ming, did you see that the eyes of money were opened?" Why don't you even want to lend 200,000 to my father? ”
I was taken aback by his attitude and words, and replied in a somewhat confused tone: "Xiaohui, you misunderstood. It's not that we don't want to help your dad, it's just that our financial situation is limited, and we can't afford to bear a bigger burden. We lent him 200,000 and did our best. ”
Xiaohui's face changed suddenly, and he sneered and said, "You only borrowed 200,000? Your restaurant is doing so well, you're not short of that amount of money at all! I can see clearly, you dislike my father's poor family and look down on us. ”
My heart suddenly became heavy, and I didn't know why Xiaohui had such a misunderstanding about us. I tried to explain, but he kept interrupting me and turned a deaf ear.
This unexpected conflict made me wonder about the strength of family bonds. I can't help but ask myself, can family really tolerate everything? Why do even relatives have endless disputes and conflicts over money?
The shadow of family strife looms over me, and I am no longer as light-hearted as I used to be. With a chaotic mind, I tried to find an answer to this problem and rebuild harmony in our family.