Today is really a good day to go fishing. The sun is shining, the breeze is blowing, and the lake is crystal clear. I happily came to the small lake in the community with my fishing rod, ready to try my luck again.
I chose a large shaded spot by a tree on the lake to prop up a fishing chair, spread out a picnic cloth, set up a fishing rod, and patiently waited for the fish to take the bait.
"I'm so excited, this time it's definitely a big fish again!" I happily said to myself. After a few minutes of hard work, I finally caught a two-pound carp out of the water.
"Old Li, good luck!" Just as I was excited, my old friend Zhang Dayong also came over with a fishing rod.
"Haha, I have always had good fishing luck, no, I only fished for half an hour and got hooked!" I happily beckoned him to sit down next to me.
"Come, today I will treat you, let's fish for a day, and then burn it in the evening to eat!" Zhang Dayong said with a smile.
Dayong and I have been friends for more than ten years, and after retirement, the two of us often meet together to fish and enhance our friendship.
Just as Da Yong and I were chatting vigorously, I suddenly heard a harsh scream not far away, followed by noisy footsteps.
I saw a teenage boy lying in the bushes, his face was pale, one foot was twisted at a strange angle, and his ankle was already swollen.
I quickly ran over to inquire about the situation, and it turned out that while the two of them were playing in the woods, Xiaoxiang accidentally fell from a tree.
Xiaoxiang inhaled the cold air in pain, and the girl followed next to her and asked nervously: "Uncle, will it be very serious?" ”
I smiled and said, "Maybe it's a broken bone, it'll be fine to go to a cast, don't worry." ”
When I came to the health room, I gently put Xiaoxiang on the hospital bed, and the doctor shook his head after the examination and said: "I need to go to the hospital to take a light film to confirm the diagnosis, it is best to send it to the hospital for examination."
Without saying a word, I put Xiaoxiang in a taxi and went straight to the city hospital. Xiaoxiang broke out in a cold sweat in the car, and I hit the steering wheel all the way while reassuring him to be strong.
When we arrived at the hospital, we waited in a long line for nearly an hour, and finally it was our turn to take a photo. After the doctor saw it, he confirmed that Xiaoxiang was a fracture and needed to be put on a cast.
Finally put on the plaster, Xiaoxiang's face looked much better. I asked him with concern, "Does it still hurt?" Are there any other loved ones I need to notify? ”。
Xiaoxiang said weakly: "Thank you uncle, it doesn't hurt so much anymore." My parents were on a business trip, and there was only grandma at home. ”
I quickly called Xiaoxiang's family and told him that his grandmother would come to the hospital quickly. After hanging up the phone, I bought Xiaoxiang some bread and juice: "First eat some cushions to pad your stomach, and I'll tell her about the situation when your grandmother arrives."
After an hour, Xiaoxiang's grandmother hurried to the hospital. I explained the ins and outs of the matter to her in detail, and also showed Xiaoxiang's doctor's diagnosis and examination results.
"Uncle Li, thanks to you for finding my grandson and carrying him to the hospital to see a doctor, I really don't know how to thank you!" If you hadn't found out in time, my grandson's life might have been in danger!" ”
I waved my hand again and again to indicate that this was what I should do, and I didn't dare to take it as a good thing. Grandma insisted on giving me some money as a thank you, and I started to resign, but seeing her resolute appearance, I had to accept it.
It's already evening after dealing with all this. After saying goodbye to my grandmother, I left the hospital alone. I wanted to be able to catch fish all day happily today, but a kind act of helping others caused me to miss the day in vain.
Early the next morning, several strangers knocked on my door. My wife, Li Chunyan, opened the door, claiming to be Xiaoxiang's parents, and their attitude was very unkind, asking me why I took their children without permission yesterday.
The couple disagreed, and the husband said with a straight face: "Now that society is complicated, you take our children away without permission, and it is difficult for us not to be suspicious."
I was so angry that I could only show them my ID card. After repeated negotiations from my wife, the couple reluctantly believed that I had no treacherous intentions.
Looking at their backs, my wife and I looked at each other, and we both felt that the parents reacted too much.
"Lao Li, you are kind, but you really have to be careful, the current society is different from our time.
I also breathed a sigh of relief, feeling tired like never before: "Yes, I just wanted to do good, but I was regarded as a bad person by them, which is really uncomfortable."
This incident touched me a lot. It made me realize that times have changed and people's minds have changed. Doing good does not always earn gratitude, but may invite suspicion.
After returning home, I called my son Li Tianhao and told him about it, wanting to hear his opinion.
"Dad, you are indeed kind and kind to help others, but now that society is complicated, you must also pay attention to protecting your own safety.
I nodded, feeling that the child's words also made sense. Maybe it's time for me to learn a new way of thinking and not rest on my laurels.
The effects of this matter lasted for some time. One day, I had just finished shopping at a nearby supermarket and was walking home with a large bag when I saw a little girl of six or seven years old sitting on the sidewalk crying.
I struggled for a while, but decided to call the police and ask them to send someone to deal with it. The police quickly arrived at the scene, it turned out that the little girl was separated from her mother, and through her contact information, she quickly found her mother.
This little incident became a turning point in my way of thinking. I realized that learning to keep up with the times and taking a more thoughtful approach rather than simply reaching out can be counterproductive.
People inevitably change, and the environment inevitably changes. I began to learn to adapt to these changes instead of being opinionated.
I learned to stop taking the initiative, but I never saw death or save it. This is my way of trying to adapt to the new era.
I also learned to learn new ideas by reading and surfing the Internet. I may not fully understand the world of young people, but it is better to know than to know nothing.
I found that the world is changing, and I am changing. It's important to be compassionate, but also flexible, and that's what I learned from this incident.
I began to reflect on whether there was indeed a generation gap and outdated ideas in some way in my generation.
I realized that young people are naturally more adaptable to new things. So I started to interact with young people and humbly ask them what they thought.
It's different from my generation's emphasis on relationships and collective thinking, but it also has a practical basis.
I have gradually discovered that the generation gap comes from different life circumstances and experiences, and we need to understand each other, not criticize.
I began to learn to put myself in the shoes of others and put myself in the shoes of others.
When I meet a stranger who needs help again, I will first politely ask if I need help, and if the other person obviously needs it, I will ask if I need to contact my family or call the police; If the other person refuses, I will respect their choice.
This event prompted me to rebuild my relationship with my family. I started asking my grandchildren what they thought, and I found that they also had a lot of unique insights.
This made me an enlightened elder and earned the respect of young people.
No one is perfect, but there is room for growth. It is important to maintain a heart of learning and tolerance. This incident made me realize that the generation gap can be narrowed through understanding and communication.
The lesson of this incident made me reflect on myself. Perhaps I do have some stubbornness and prejudice of the elderly in some aspects, which led to this misunderstanding.
I began to actively observe and understand the way the younger generation thinks. They value technology, individualism, and independent choice.
Understanding does not mean agreeing, but at least I have to put myself in their shoes first.
I also began to reflect on whether I was pedantic in my moral concepts...
I also started to make more young friends in the community. Many of them are actually quite friendly, as long as I put my mindset right.
I could even be an enlightened elder and give some life advice to young people.
Doing good is still important, but I've learned to do it in a more timely way. If I meet someone who needs help, I will now politely ask the person what they mean and offer assistance rather than impose my own "good deeds."
I also managed to improve my relationship with my juniors. I video call them regularly to learn about their work, life and ideas.
I feel that the gap between us is narrowing step by step.
People always make mistakes, but there are opportunities to correct them. I am thankful that this incident made me reflect and see my own biases.
I will adapt to the changes of this era with a more open mind.
After this incident, I became more and more aware of the existence of the generation gap and the reasons behind it. Young people and older generations have great differences in their growth environment and lifestyle, which inevitably leads to differences in values and thinking patterns.
But differences are not the same as opposites, and understanding and communication can be the bridge between us. I started to take the initiative to build closer relationships with young people.
I often invite my grandchildren to my house and listen to them talk about interesting things about life and work. Sometimes I ask them to guide me through new things, like video software or smart appliances.
I feel that young people seem to appreciate this change in attitude towards me.
I started to make some changes in the details of my life as well, to fit myself into this era of more individualism and privacy.
This used to be difficult to adapt to, but now it has become a habit.
Of course, I will also choose whether to help or not depending on the situation. If the other person makes it clear that they need assistance, I will do my best without disturbing privacy.
No one is perfect, but I will always maintain a humble and learning heart. This experience taught me that the generation gap can be gradually narrowed through understanding, respect and change.
This event made me determined to adapt to the new era with a more positive attitude.
I am also actively involved in the community and have made many new friends from different industries and backgrounds. I found that everyone did not have the generation gap they imagined, and they could find common topics.
Many of them also respected the elders and were willing to listen to my life experiences. This makes me feel that the generation gap can actually be narrowed by correct cognition.
I regularly tell my old friends about these changes and encourage them to think outside the box. Some old friends began to follow my example and formed friendships with young people, which became their new joy in life.
Of course, adapting to new things also requires moderation. I also keep some old-school habits, such as preferring to shop in person rather than relying on the Internet.
Life is always changing, and it is not a sin to appear out of place. It is important to maintain a positive and optimistic attitude.
I will embrace the fashion of this era with a more open mind.