When I first saw a photo of Xiaohua in the group, I was attracted by her innocent smile.
The report states that she has excellent grades, but her family is poor, introverted, and lacks contact and communication with the outside world. I immediately decided to sponsor her, not only to fund her studies, but also to become her friend, let her feel the beauty of the world, and cultivate her self-confidence.
For the first year or so, Xiaohua relied on me and was grateful for my help. I would call regularly to care about her study life, and she was always shy to report to me about the situation, occasionally talking about her small troubles.
Receiving my gifts, she was always happy like a little girl who found candy.
However, the good times did not last long, and Xiaohua's brother Zhang Longyue returned home after completing his sentence. I didn't know that Xiaohua also had an older brother, and she never wrote about it on the information.
At first, he maintained the tone of a small flower to communicate with me. But gradually, his tone became cynical, often complaining that what I gave was not good enough, and asked me to change it to a more expensive one.
Until one day, he even asked me to buy him sneakers and a tablet! I realized that it wasn't Xiaohua who was chatting at all, but her brother.
I was so angry that I immediately called him to question him. He brazenly replied: "What's the problem?" I'm just a little flower, can't you buy me something? "I suppressed my anger and told him that if he contacted me pretending to be Xiaohua again, I would call the police.
You call the police and try" I was so angry that I hung up the phone.
Now I understand that it is not for nothing that the little flower has changed. Her brother is simply the embodiment of sin, using his sister's kindness to deceive others.
It may be a vicious battle, but I will not back down.
After discovering Zhang Longyue's true face, I can't wait to get in touch with Xiaohua and tell her that I have seen through her brother's tricks and will do my best to help her get out of his control.
Zhang Longyue categorically cut off all contact between Xiaohua and the outside world, and I had no way to know Xiaohua's current situation, nor could I verify my guesses.
At this time, the school sent Xiaohua's latest report card, and I was struck by lightning. Xiaohua originally had excellent grades, but this time, except for Chinese, her grades in other subjects plummeted, and she even failed.
I couldn't contain the anger in my heart anymore, and immediately contacted the sponsorship institution that recommended Xiaohua in the first place, asking them to investigate what happened to Xiaohua's family.
"I'm sorry, Xiaohua, it's all my bad, I shouldn't blindly donate, giving your brother an opportunity." I blamed myself bitterly, "I will definitely make up for my mistakes, and I will never let your brother continue to harm you!" Please save money and stop working to earn money for your brother.
When the time comes, I promise to let your brother be punished as he deserves!" ”。
I can no longer watch Xiaohua's beauty be ruined by her greedy and selfish brother. I will fight for the justice she deserves, even if it costs a bitter battle!
In order to find out the whereabouts of Xiaohua, I decided to go to her hometown myself. However, after going to my hometown, I couldn't find her.
I was racking my brain to find someone to inquire about Xiaohua's whereabouts when a familiar figure suddenly broke into my sight, shocking me.
It was a little girl in rags, rummaging through a garbage can to pick up waste. Her dark skin was shiny, her hair was in a mess, and she looked dirty and old.
"Little flower!" I shouted and ran over to hug her skinny body tightly. Xiaohua instinctively wanted to dodge, and then she saw me clearly, and her eyes instantly reddened: "Sister! How did you end up here? ”。
I was very distressed and gently stroked her rough hair: "I came to you, why do you pick up garbage outside all day?" Xiaohua lowered her head, and tears couldn't stop falling: "My brother drove me out, saying that I was useless, I couldn't feed my family, and I could only come out to earn money myself."
My heart is broken. It is a nightmare for a child who is still in high school and is forced to leave school and collect scrap copper and iron under the scorching sun all day! And all this was caused by her greedy and selfish brother.
"Xiaohua, follow me, I will arrange for you to transfer to the school in the city to continue your studies, and you can start a new life!" I said firmly to Little Flower.
Xiaohua hesitated and shook her head vigorously: "No, I can't leave my mother alone." She is not well and needs my care.
"Your mother has your brother, if he doesn't care, I will think of letting him do his brother's responsibility." I coaxed, "Trust me, you should plan for your future, not waste your youth to make up for your brother's mistakes."
After some questioning, Xiaohua finally nodded, cried and left my hometown with me. I know there is still a long way to go, but I will surely regain her hope and passion for life.
After coming to town with Little Flower, I first arranged for her to stay in my apartment so that she could wash and rest. Looking at her tired figure, I once again ignited my anger at Zhang Longyue.
When Xiaohua woke up, I sat down next to her and asked her softly what had happened. Xiaohua was still evasive at first, but after my repeated soft words and persuasion, she finally choked up.
It turned out that after Zhang Longyue squandered all the money I gave to Xiaohua, he also owed a gambling debt. In order to pay off his debts, he wanted Xiaohua to never have to go to school again, but to work in the city to earn money to pay off his debts.
So Zhang Longyue threw her out of the house on the grounds of "rebellion", prevented her from coming back to see her mother, asked her to survive outside by herself, and sent money home to him every month.
"Actually, I can forgive my brother for all kinds of mistakes." Xiaohua said with red eyes, "But in order to save money to get married, he left my mother alone at home, and asked me to earn money to support the family, which I really can't bear!" ”。
It turned out that Zhang Longyue wanted to save money to marry a widow in the village and seize her real estate and car. For this, he can sacrifice his mother and sister, which makes me feel deep despair for him.
"Xiaohua, you must forgive yourself and don't feel guilty." I shook her hand and said, "You just have to focus on your studies and plan for your future."
You have done your duty as a sister and do not have to sacrifice yourself for him.
Xiaohua nodded tearfully. I knew it would take time to rebuild her faith in life, but seeing her eyes regain hope, I was convinced that everything would eventually turn out for the better.
A few days later, I was going to help Xiaohua go through the transfer formalities and went to report and sue her brother Zhang Longyue. However, surprisingly, Xiaohua stopped me and refused to let me do this.
"Call the police? But the evidence is insufficient, and it will cause trouble for my brother... Little Flower begged me with red eyes.
I was surprised by her reaction. It is clear that her brother bullied her, but she still wants to help him settle it? Although I was puzzled, I did what she meant first, and did not start to report the case.
In the following days, I found that Xiaohua often called home secretly, and then lost for a long time. I guess she missed her mother mostly, but she didn't dare to disturb her, so she could only worry silently.
Finally, one day, she said to me with red eyes: "Sister, I'm sorry to make you laugh." In fact, I have a good relationship with my brother, I really don't blame him, and I don't want him to be retaliated.
I asked in amazement, "But how can you say that you have a good relationship when he threw you out of the house and left you wandering outside?" ”
Xiaohua smiled bitterly and said: "My brother was forced to do this, he owed usury and couldn't pay it off, so he could only let me work to earn money."
You don't know, he actually hurt me very much, but he just encountered difficulties.
I suddenly realized that in Xiaohua's heart, what my brother did was forgivable. Because they were connected by blood and bones, she understood better than anyone that her brother's nature was not the same.
"Okay, in that case, let's think of other ways." I nodded and decided to help Xiaohua settle down first and not report the case without permission.
When I realized that Xiaohua didn't actually blame her brother and just wanted to go back to school as soon as possible, I was determined to help her return to school and finish middle school.
First, I contacted the relationship and helped Xiaohua go through the transfer procedures at a local high school. He also took her to buy brand new school supplies and daily necessities to ensure that she had comfortable study and living conditions.
I also solemnly told her: "No matter what difficulties you encounter in the future, you must be the first to tell me." We'll find a way to solve it together.
You have to remember that your life belongs to you and should not be deprived of the right to study by anyone.
After the start of school, I always paid attention to Xiaohua's study and life. Her grades were not satisfactory at the beginning, but with my encouragement, she gradually adapted to the new environment, and her grades in various subjects rose steadily, and she soon came out on top.
In the process, Xiaohua would occasionally open up to me and tell me about her troubles. I will listen to her and give her support and encouragement.
I believe that is what I meant to help her.
"Sister, I will definitely study well and be admitted to university, so that I can help the family and let my mother live a good life."
I knew that she finally saw a bright future.
With my help, Xiaohua finally came out of the haze, and the years of suffering were gradually left behind by her.
Yesterday, she came to tell me in excitement that she had entered the university of her choice. I am extremely proud and happy for her.
"Sister, thank you for saving me." Xiaohua hugged me tightly, her eyes moist, "Without you, I would have given up on myself long ago and lost in the darkness."
I couldn't help but cry too. Indeed, helping a life to regain hope is the greatest privilege of my life. "Silly girl, your courage and strength have always been in your heart.
Tomorrow, Xiaohua will leave here and study in a foreign land. Before leaving, she also made a point of returning to her hometown to visit her sick mother.
I know that's the power of hope.
On the road of life, we will inevitably encounter tribulations. But as long as there is a glimmer of light in the heart, there will be a glimmer of hope at last.