"Hey, Lixiong, are the college entrance examination results out?" I finished typing this message and silently prayed in my heart that Tateo would be admitted to his ideal university.
After a while, Lixiong replied: "Aunt, the results came out last night, and I was admitted to the Chinese Department of Beijing Normal University!" ”
When I saw this message, I jumped up with excitement and immediately replied to him: "Great! You finally got your wish to be admitted to Beijing Normal University, this is the school of your dreams, and your aunt is happy for you! ”
"Thank you Aunt! You have been encouraging and helping me over the years, and I have been able to achieve such results, and it is also thanks to you.
"Child, this is all your own credit, you have learned Chinese so well, you will definitely become an excellent Chinese teacher in the future!" Aunt is so proud of you! I sent a smiley face over.
Tachio said: "Aunt, I'm too excited and don't want to go to class, are you free at noon?" Treat you to dinner and celebrate! ”
"Okay, I just have time at noon. I'll pick you up at the school gate at noon, and we'll celebrate with your favorite grilled fish! ”。
After hanging up the phone, I was very happy and immediately called my brother Ma Jidong, wanting to share the good news with him.
"Hey, brother." As soon as the phone came through, I said, "Guess what? Our Lixiong college entrance examination results came out, and he was admitted to the Chinese Department of Beijing Normal University! ”。
"Really fake? That's great! Tateo loves literature so much, Chinese department is simply tailored to him. I have to tell Xiaoqin the good news quickly! My brother's voice immediately became excited.
"Yes, Tachio, he is very happy, let me pick him up at school at noon, and we are going to have a good meal together to celebrate."
I said excitedly.
"Okay, okay, see you at noon!" My brother readily agreed.
Looking at my phone, I was already thinking about which restaurant I would take Tateo to eat grilled fish at noon. Tateo has loved grilled fish since he was a child, and when he heard that he could eat it, he was in a very good mood.
At noon, I drove to Tachio's high school and parked my car in front of the door to wait for him. After a while, I saw a smiling teenager walking quickly towards me, waving to me from a distance.
"Aunt!" As soon as Lixiong got into my car, he said excitedly, "I was still wondering if the call just now was a dream, but now that I see you, it seems to be true, I was really admitted to Beijing Normal University!" ”
"Haha, of course it's true, you see, it's yours!" I smiled and took out the admission notice of Beijing Normal University from my handbag and showed it to him, "You won it completely by strength, it's great!" ”
"Wow, the acceptance letter came down so quickly, I feel more real when I see this." Lixiong took the notice and looked at it, his face was full of brilliance, "By the way, aunt, where are we going to eat grilled fish?" ”。
"Let's go to your favorite grilled fish king to celebrate, order everything today, Auntie treat!" I say.
"Great! Then I ordered their special grilled carp, which is super delicious. By the way, will Mom and Dad come? Tachio asked.
"Yes, I just called to tell your dad about the good news, the two of them are very excited, and said that they must come and eat with us at noon!"
"Great, I'm even happier to have my parents coming!"
I am also very pleased with Lixiong's smiling face, this child is usually very introverted, rarely so happy. Now that a person is going to study in a foreign land, I need to accompany him more.
When I came to the grilled fish shop, my brother and sister-in-law had already arrived, and when they saw Lixiong, they smiled and pinched his face: "Our good son, admitted to the ideal Beijing Normal University, you are really amazing!" ”
"Son, mom is proud of you!" Xiaoqin also said excitedly.
"Thank you, Mom and Dad! This is also thanks to your encouragement and concern for me. Tachio said a little shyly.
"Okay, let's order first!" I smiled and played round, "Today is a big day, don't mention learning, have fun eating grilled fish and celebrate!" ”
"Okay, okay, I'll treat you today, anything you want!" Brother is very face-giving.
We ate happily and laughed...
At the dinner table, my brother said to Lixiong with a smile while eating fish: "Son, you were admitted to Beijing Normal University, and Dad is very happy and proud!" However, in college, you have to remember that studying is still the most important thing, don't indulge in fun.
"Dad, don't worry, I know the importance of learning, and I will definitely live up to your and Mom's expectations." Tachio said cheerfully.
"By the way, Lixiong, have you already bought a train ticket to go to Beijing?" Xiaoqin's sister-in-law asked.
"Not yet, I thought about booking tickets after lunch."
"Okay, I'll take you to the station to buy a ticket after lunch." My brother said, "When you get to Beijing, you can take care of yourself at school, right?" ”。
"No problem, I'm already an older kid and can live independently." Tachio said.
I interjected, "It's just, we Tachio have grown up, and we have to learn to take care of ourselves when we go to college."
"Fifty thousand pieces were prepared." My brother said, "It should be enough for him for a semester." ”
When I heard this amount, I was a little surprised: "Only fifty thousand? Is life in Beijing so expensive, is it enough? ”
"It should be enough, we are not rich people, it is not easy to get together so much." The sister-in-law said.
I hesitated, but still said: "Then I will also give Lixiong a little living expenses, just 10,000 yuan, to help supplement the family."
"No need sister." My brother immediately said, "We have given him enough, and you are not a, no need to give any more money."
When I heard this, I was a little embarrassed, and I also felt that my brother's attitude was not very good. "He's also my nephew, I want to care more about him and think about it, so don't resist."
"We didn't resist your kindness, but we just felt that we had prepared enough and didn't want to trouble you." The sister-in-law explained.
I still wanted to say something, but Lixiong spoke: "Aunt, thank you for caring about me, but you don't have to give me too much money, I can use what my parents give."
Seeing him say this, I can't insist anymore, so I can only dismiss this idea. I was a little disappointed and wanted to give more to my nephew, but they politely refused.
In this way, the atmosphere at the dinner table became a little subtle. My brother and sister-in-law probably feel that it is the responsibility of parents to give money to their children and do not want to be intervened by others; And I just wanted to help share it, but they misunderstood.
But soon, Tachio talked about his vision of college life and talked about the topic of our conversation. I looked at my nephew's expectations for the future, and I was relieved, or the most important thing is to wish him all the best in the future.
After lunch, my brother sent Lixiong to buy train tickets as promised. Before leaving, Tachio hugged us one by one, saying that he would miss everyone.
Watching my nephew leave, I felt both reluctance and anticipation. I look forward to his growth in a new journey in life.
It has been a month since Lixiong went to Beijing, and I often think of him and wonder if his study life in Beijing is going well.
One day, at noon, the mobile phone suddenly rang, and it turned out to be a video call from Lixiong.
"Hey, Lixiong, how are you doing?" I picked it up immediately, delighted to see his face.
"Hello Aunt! I am fine, and life in Beijing has gradually adapted. Lixiong's face was rosy and energetic.
"Well, I'm still worried about whether you will take care of yourself when you are out alone. How did school get along with roommates? ”。
"It's all good, the roommates are very good, and the teacher's class is also very interesting."
"Have more activities with roommates when you have time, don't stay in the dormitory all the time, and make more friends." I said, "By the way, is the living expenses enough?" ”。
"Enough aunt, I don't spend as much money as you think, and the sum of three daily meals is only ten or twenty yuan a day, which is quite saving."
"That's good, life can't spend money indiscriminately, you must learn to save money." I admonished him.
"I know. By the way, Aunt, are you okay? Are uncles and aunts okay? ”
"We are all fine, your parents are nagging you every day, and they have begun to miss you." Speaking of this, I couldn't help but sigh, "It's really fast, I feel that you have only been in high school for a long time, and now you are in college, and you have grown up too fast."
"Yes, Aunt, I also feel that time flies by quickly, and I have slowly become independent."
"Well, you should pay attention to safety when you are out by yourself, and tell your family in time if you have difficulties."
"You know, Aunt, don't keep nagging me, I'm not a child anymore." Tachio laughed and protested.
"Okay, well, you're right, I always nag you, don't mind. Your peace of mind is our best reward.
"Thank you aunt, you and your uncle and aunt worked hard to save living expenses for me, I will definitely study hard."
Looking at Tachio's serious appearance, I was very relieved. After talking to him, I let go of my worries. This child is indeed on his own, and I should learn to let go and trust him to cope with the future.
After hanging up the phone, I sent a message to my brother: "Just video with Lixiong, he is studying and living in Beijing, and his spirit is very good, you and Xiaoqin can rest assured."
The brother quickly replied: "That's good, we are relieved to hear you." This child is indeed sensible and independent, and we should learn not to care too much about him.
Seeing my brother's reply, I nodded, and we all felt the same way. Children will eventually have to live alone without their parents, and the love and help we can give as elders is limited.
Fast forward to the end of the year, and Tachio is going home for the New Year. I carefully prepared some gifts for him, including a 10,000 yuan red envelope to make him enough for the New Year.
I called Tachio the other day and asked him when he would be back. He said that the school would be on the 10th of the winter break, and he planned to return on the afternoon of the 12th.
"Okay, I'll pick you up at the airport on the afternoon of the twelfth." I said happily.
"No need for an aunt, I'll just come back by myself." Tachio hurriedly said.
"It's okay, I happened to be free that day. The airport is crowded, and I will pick you up more relieved. ”
"Okay then, I'll trouble you aunt." Tachio finally agreed.
After hanging up the phone, I started planning the pickup. On the twelfth, I took a half-day off, drove to the airport, arrived an hour early, and then stood at the exit with the flight information sent to me by Tachio and waited for him.
An hour later, I saw Tateo pushing his luggage out from a distance. I waved excitedly to him, and he saw me too and came over and gave me a big hug.
"Aunt, Happy New Year!"
"Happy New Year! Welcome home! ”
"Thank you for picking me up." Tateo was a little embarrassed.
"Let's go, let's go home." I took his luggage and we headed for the parking lot.
After getting into the car, I took out the prepared red envelopes and gifts from my handbag and gave them to him: "This is the New Year's gift prepared by my aunt for you, some daily necessities and a red envelope, I hope you can be happy in the New Year."
"Wow, so many things, Aunt you're so good." Lixiong took it happily, and then opened the red envelope and looked at it, his face changed a little, "I'm embarrassed to accept so much money, Aunt."
"Just as a New Year's gift for your nephew, you can take it and buy what you need." I said with a smile.
"10,000 yuan is really a lot." Lixiong hesitated, "Or I only need five thousand, I am embarrassed to accept so much money."
"Just take it, Aunt, I don't lack this money." I think he was too polite.
"Then, then I will only charge five thousand." Tachio said firmly, "Aunt, thank you for being so kind to me. ”
Seeing him say this, I can't force it anymore. He took the red envelope back and refilled it with five thousand pieces. He accepted it with a smile.
In fact, I would like to give more, but since he doesn't want to collect so much, I won't force it. On the way home, I also felt very relieved and satisfied to see him happy.
Back home, my brother and Xiaoqin had already prepared a sumptuous reunion dinner, waiting for Lixiong to return. As soon as they saw their son come home, the three of them hugged happily.
"My son is home! I want to die my parents! The brother smiled and rubbed Tateong's head.
"I think you guys think very much!" Tachio also smiled.
"Sit down and eat, it's all the hometown dishes you like to eat." Xiaoqin's sister-in-law greeted him warmly.
During the meal, Lixiong talked about what he had seen and heard in Beijing, and specially praised the delicious food at school.
After eating, the family sat in the living room and chatted. My brother smiled and asked Lixiong: "Son, are the toiletries and clothes you brought back enough?" Need to buy something new? ”。
"Enough, everything I brought back can still be used." Tachio said.
"Is that enough living expenses?" Xiaoqin also asked with concern.
"Mom, I still have 20,000 of the 50,000 you gave, it's really enough."
"What?" When I heard this, I was a little surprised, "You spent 30,000 yuan in just three months?" ”
"Hmm... Oh, yes. "Tateo is a little embarrassed.
"It's too costly, isn't it?" I asked, "What did you spend on the 30,000 yuan?" ”
Seeing this, my brother said: "When a child goes to college, it is normal for the cost of living to be more, and we don't need to investigate where he spends it."
What else I want to say, my sister-in-law also said: "We have given him enough food and clothing in school life, and he will handle the rest himself, so let's not bother."
Listening to them say this, it is not good for me to ask any more, so I can only stop the topic. I still have some doubts in my heart, Lixiong has never been a very good spender, and he spends most of his living expenses in a few months, which is somewhat abnormal.
When I returned to my house in the evening, I couldn't help but send a message to Lixiong and asked, "Nephew, do you think the rest of the living expenses are enough?" If it's not enough, don't tell your aunt, don't wronged yourself.
Lixiong quickly replied: "Aunt, I still have 20,000, I really don't need you to worry about it." I didn't mean to spend that much, I just hung out with my friends more, but I knew it was time to control my expenses.
Seeing him say this, I was slightly relieved. Maybe I'm thinking too much, after all, Tachio has grown up and has his own life and circle of friends, and I shouldn't interfere too much.
In the past few days since Lixiong returned, I often asked him to come to my house for dinner, or go to his house to add food to him.
After dinner, I secretly stuffed two thousand pocket money into Lixiong's bag. He didn't accept it at first, but seeing that I insisted, he accepted it anyway.
In this way, Tachio lived at home for a week, and the New Year day gradually approached. One day at dinner, Tachio said, "By the way, I'm going to live in the school dormitory on New Year's Day."
"Huh? Not at home for the New Year? "I was a little surprised.
"Well, a few roommates plan to get together in the dormitory for a year, and they won't go home."
"You should come back and celebrate the New Year with your family, go out and mess around!" I somewhat disagree.
"It's not a mess, I just want to experience a special New Year." Tateo explained.
"Does your mother-in-law know about this?" I turned to Xiaoqin's sister-in-law, "You don't agree, right? ”
"I know." Xiaoqin was very calm, "My son wants to feel the taste of the New Year at school, but it's good that the classmates don't play too late to affect the body."
I was a little surprised that she would agree, and looked at my brother again, and he also nodded and said: "When my son grows up, he has his own plans, and we just respect them."
Looking at their attitude, I can't oppose Tateong anymore. This child probably wants to enjoy freedom away from his parents.
Tell your aunt if you have a problem.
"You know, Aunt, don't worry." Lixiong is very calm.
My brother and Xiaoqin stopped asking about it, and perhaps they also realized that it was time to give their children more autonomy.
The day before the New Year, Tachio packed his bags and went back to school. I stood in the doorway watching him leave, somewhat worried that it would be his first New Year without his family.
After Tateo returned to school, I often worried about whether he was okay when he was out alone. On the day of the Chinese New Year's Eve, the whole family was reunited for a reunion dinner, but I couldn't help but think of Tachio at school, wondering how he was doing tonight.
Just as we were discussing whether to pay New Year's greetings to Tachio via video, Tachio suddenly made a video call.
"Son!" As soon as I saw him, my brother and Xiaoqin both shouted excitedly.
"Tachio, Happy New Year!" I'm also busy talking.
"Uncle and aunt, aunt, Happy New Year!" Lixiong had a big smile on his face, "Special video to greet you for the New Year!" ”
"Son, is it okay at school for the New Year?" Xiaoqin asked with concern.
"Very good, seven or eight students came to our dormitory, had a hearty Chinese New Year's Eve meal, and now they are playing cards!"
"That's fine, be careful not to play too late." My brother said.
"Okay! I go to bed early and wake up early, and my body is great. ”
"By the way, son, is there enough money to spend?" Xiaoqin asked.
I nervously waited for his answer. Lixiong smiled and said: "Mom, I still save it, don't spend it indiscriminately." ”
Hearing him say this, I was slightly relieved. After videoing with him for more than ten minutes and greeting him for the New Year, we all felt relieved and satisfied.
"Yes, seeing his lively appearance, I am also relieved." I nodded.
"He went to college, and we couldn't manage it if we wanted to, so we had to let him experience life on his own." The brother said.
I thought about it and thought they had a point. Tateo has indeed grown up and has his own circle of life, and our excessive care or discipline will not do anything, but may make him resentful.
This year, Tachio finally took the first step to study away from home. I am genuinely relieved and proud to see him thrive in his new environment.