My name is Li Qiang, I am 38 years old, and I work as a sales manager in a foreign company. I have an old comrade-in-arms named Zhang Li, we are high school classmates, and later we did military service together, and we have a very good relationship.
Zhang Li and I are married, my wife's name is Ma Mei, and Zhang Li's wife is called Wang Ping. Although Zhang Li and I work differently, we have always kept in touch.
Two years ago, Zhang Li borrowed 100,000 yuan from me, saying that the company needed working capital temporarily. Because of our brotherhood, I lent him the money without saying a word.
I also thought in my heart, anyway, Zhang Li's work is stable, and he will definitely pay me back, so I didn't urge him.
As a result, after half a year, Zhang Li only returned 20,000 yuan to me with interest! I was so angry that I immediately called him and questioned him:
Me: "Hey, Zhang, how are you doing?" ”
Zhang Li: "Hey, Li Qiang, the company has been doing a lot recently, it's a little busy!" ”
Me: "Then how do you arrange to pay me back?" It's been half a year, why did you only pay me back 20,000? ”
Zhang Li: "Well, this one." The company has not had enough funds recently, I can only pay you 20,000 first, you should be ice-free.
Me: (angry) "What is the concept of 20,000? It's not enough to pay it back, it's hard for me to accept that you treat your brother like this! Besides, you earn a lot, life is okay, what is the reason for owing money? I'm going to come and ask! ”
Zhang Li: "Oh, brother, things are not like that, you calm down first..." ”
Me: "Nothing to calm down!" I'll go directly to your house tomorrow to find you, and you give me an explanation! ”
After that, I hung up the phone, feeling very angry. The tension is too much, I must ask to understand!
The next day I drove to Zhang's house and rang the doorbell to go in...
The next day, I drove to Zhang Li's house and rang the doorbell to see that Zhang Li and Wang Ping were sitting in the living room watching TV.
Zhang Li's face froze, and he said: "This, the company's income has not been smooth recently, I will first pay you 20,000 ice to relieve the previous suspicion."
I listened and shook my head: "What is the concept of 20,000?" It's not enough to pay it back, it's hard for me to accept that you treat your brother like this! Besides, you earn a lot, life is okay, what is the reason for owing money? ”
Saying that, I stood up and walked to the tension room, and the tension was shocked, and stopped me after me: "Brother, why are you going to my room?" ”
I ignored him, pushed the door straight in, and saw that the door of his wardrobe was not closed. I stepped forward and pulled it out, and there were several designer clothes, bags, leather shoes, and everything in the closet.
Zhang Li's face became even more ugly, and Zhiwu said, "Well, this one." My wife likes to buy some designer brands. I took care of her and bought some.
You know, women.
I couldn't listen anymore, and said bluntly: "Brother, I'll give you the last month to pay off the money, otherwise we will have to see each other."
After that, I threw the door and left, leaving Zhang Li with a depressed look.
As soon as I came out of Zhang Li's house, I suddenly saw a familiar figure - it turned out to be Xiaolong, the younger brother of Zhang Li's wife Wang Ping! I quickly stepped forward to greet: "Xiaolong, why are you here?" ”
When Xiaolong saw me, a trace of embarrassment flashed on his face and said, "Oh, Brother Li, there is something passing by here." Are you looking for my brother? ”。
I frowned and said, "Yes, the money your brother owes me has not been repaid, let me ask to understand." ”
Xiao Long nodded, looking like he wanted to say nothing. I intuited that he seemed to know the inside story, so I asked, "Xiaolong, do you know what your brother owes me money?" Why did he take my money? ”。
Xiaolong's expression became even more embarrassed, and Zhiwu said, "This, I don't know very well. But Brother Li, there are some things I think are better to say in person.
When I heard it, it seemed that there was indeed a hidden secret! I'm going to let Xiaolong tell the truth.
I looked at Xiaolong with a frown, and said in a low voice: "Xiaolong, look at the relationship between our two families, you can tell the truth."
The little dragon hesitated, wanting to speak. Seeing this, I patted him on the shoulder and said, "Don't worry, I won't hurt you and your brother."
Xiaolong hesitated for a while, and finally spoke: "Brother Li, in fact, my brother he..." ”
At this moment, the door of Zhang Li's room suddenly opened, and Zhang Li strode out. When he saw me and Xiaolong standing outside, his face suddenly changed.
"What are you two doing here? What to talk about? Zhang Li asked warily.
I said in a deep voice, "We are talking about the money you owe me, and your brother is about to tell me the truth." ”
Zhang Li's face changed, and he turned his head and said to Xiao Long: "What I told you before, have you arrived?" ”
Xiaolong shrunk his neck and whispered, "Brother, I..." ”
"Nothing to say!" Zhang Li interrupted him sharply, "Li Qiang, let's talk inside." ”
After that, he pulled me to the house, and Xiaolong followed helplessly. After entering the house, Zhang Li asked Xiaolong to go to the kitchen to pour water, then pulled me aside and whispered, "Brother, I understand your anger, but some things are better left between the two of us."
I frowned and said, "What do you mean?" What the hell are you hiding from me? ”
At this moment, Xiaolong came over with water. Zhang Li hurriedly said: "Let's talk about this another day, let's do this today."
I looked at Xiao Long, nodded and said, "Okay, then we'll make an appointment another day to talk in detail." But I tell you, be sure to make the truth clear, and we can solve this problem.
Zhang Li nodded reluctantly, and I could only leave first. On the way home, I wondered very much, what was Zhang Li hiding from me, even his brother was not allowed to say? I must find an opportunity to catch the little dragon and extract the truth from him.
A few days later, I called Xiaolong and asked him to meet with my company. Xiaolong came to my office, I closed the door and asked him directly: "Xiaolong, do you remember what happened last time?" What the hell is going on, you just tell the truth.
Xiao Long said, "Brother Li, this matter is very complicated, and my brother may also be forced to do so. ”
I said firmly, "I don't care about that, tell the truth!" ”
Xiaolong finally plucked up the courage and said, "Actually, my brother he..." ”
Xiaolong finally plucked up the courage and said, "Actually, my brother, he took all your money to gamble!" ”
I was dumbfounded and blurted out: "What? Gambling? How can it be! ”
Xiaolong nodded and said, "It's true, I saw with my own eyes that he lost tens of thousands in the underground casino. In recent years, he has gambled deeper and deeper, losing a lot of money, so he has not been able to pay you back.
I was shocked, it turned out that Zhang Li was addicted to gambling behind my back, and I got to this step in the field! I said angrily: "He is speculating in gambling and taking my hard-earned money to gamble, which is so unreasonable!" I have to go to him for theoretical theories! ”
Xiaolong hurriedly said: "Brother Li, calm down, this matter can't be too ostentatious, my brother has enough pressure on him." Or you can talk away first and let him repent on his own.
I sighed, "I didn't want to be upset, but he did this to me, I have to ask to understand." ”
The next day, I went straight to Tensile to find him. When he saw me coming, his face was ugly. I closed the door and said solemnly: "Zhang Li, listen to your brother, you took my money to gamble?" You still have no bottom line for people! ”。
Zhang Li's face turned ashen, and he whispered: "Brother, I don't want to either, but I really can't quit gambling." In recent years, casinos have lost too much and are in a desperate situation.
I saw that he had become a gambling ghost, and I couldn't help sighing: "Man, what should he live for?" Zhang Li, you are good to yourself, I will go back first.
With that, I left Zhang Li's office. On the way out, my mind was full of bits and pieces from our childhood.
A few days later, Zhang Li suddenly called me, and his tone was unprecedentedly earnest: "Brother, I'm sorry, but it's sad for you to see me like this, right?" I have decided to quit gambling and become a new person, you can rest assured, I will definitely pay off all my debts and live up to our brotherhood! ”
I was silent and said, "It's good to realize the mistake, I believe you, come on!" Find me anytime if you have difficulties. ”
Hanging up, I sighed softly. Everyone has both good and evil sides in their hearts, and only they can save themselves.
After hanging up the phone, although I was still a little worried, I felt more sad for the tension. Years of brotherhood were in vain, and he knew I would help him, but he went down the wrong path.
A week later, Zhang Li suddenly came to visit my house. Seeing his haggard appearance, I felt very uncomfortable. Zhang Li said he wanted to have a good talk with me, so we sat down and started talking.
Zhang Li first sincerely apologized to me, saying that he knew that he owed me friendship and trust by what he had done.
And the debt I owe, he will definitely find a way to pay off.
I looked into tense eyes and knew he was repenting from the heart. I patted him on the shoulder and encouraged him to let go of the past and be a new person.
I will not look down on you if you go the wrong way, I hope you can quit gambling, our brotherhood will always be there.
Zhang Li looked at me gratefully and said seriously, "I disappointed you so much. From now on, I will be a new person and never make mistakes again.
Since that day, the tension has really changed. He began to work wholeheartedly, trying to earn money to pay off debts. Although the process was difficult, I could see that he was atoning for his sins with real actions.
A month later, Zhang Li finally paid off the money he owed me. That day, he came to see me with money, and his eyes were full of tears of excitement: "Brother, this is all the principal I owe you, I really didn't expect you to trust and help me so much."
I was also touched by the tension, hugged him and said, "If you have passed, it will pass." You and my brother, there will be more days to come! ”。
Since then, Zhang Li has married and established a business and lived a solid life. Our brothers were nagging back and forth as often as ever.
Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, another two years passed. In the past two years, Zhang Li has worked conscientiously, has a happy family, and has completely rehabilitated.
It's gratifying to see tension back on track.
One day, Zhang Li came to me excitedly, saying that he had recently been promoted and raised, and he wanted to borrow some money from me to do something serious, and solemnly promised to return it on time.
After a month, Zhang Li returned the money on time as promised. I smiled and said, "Brother, you don't owe me money now, we will be more dashing!" Zhang Li also smiled and said: "Yes, I don't owe you money anymore, I'm so happy!" ”。
After another half a year, Zhang Li's father became seriously ill and needed surgery. Zhang Li came to me anxiously and said that he wanted to borrow some more money from me to help my father treat his illness.
Zhang Li was very grateful and said that he would definitely return it as soon as possible.
After a few months, Zhang's father improved and was discharged from the hospital. One day Zhang Li happily came to tell me that his father's surgery was very successful and he had recovered.
I smiled and responded, "I'm happy to help you and my uncle." Uncle is fine. ”
In the next year or so, Zhang Li's career went smoothly and he paid back all my money.
To err is human? We all need tolerance and opportunity to grow again. Now that Zhang Li has been rehabilitated, I have not mentioned his gambling debts again.
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, several years have passed. In the past few years, Zhang Li and I have had successful careers and happy families. As often as in the past, we gathered and nagged and spent many unforgettable moments together.
One day, Zhang Li called me excitedly, saying that he had just been promoted to general manager of the company and wanted to invite me to dinner to celebrate.
After the meeting, Zhang Li excitedly told me about his promotion process. He said that he is where he is today thanks to my help and tolerance to him many years ago.
I'm very pleased to see you like this today.
Zhang Li looked at me gratefully: "Li Qiang, I will never forget that if you hadn't given me courage and help, I would have achieved nothing long ago."
I also said sincerely: "We have known each other for many years, and you and I are like brothers." No matter what happens in the future, we must support each other! ”。
After the meal, Zhang Li insisted on paying the bill and took out a beautiful gift box to give to me. I opened it and saw that inside was a valuable watch.
I embraced the tension with emotion. This watch will be a testimony to our friendship.
In the days that followed, I continued to watch Zhang Li succeed in his career and start a family. He has completely transformed himself into a steady, successful person.
At one party, Zhang Li toasted me and said, "Li Qiang, I finally understand what true brotherhood is.
No matter what happens in the future, you and I are family! ”。
I also toasted and said: "Let the past pass, we cherish the present and walk towards the future together!" ”
In the years to come, Zhang Li and I will always be the best brothers as always!
In the years to come, Zhang Li and I will always be the best brothers as always!
We are all middle-aged and have successful careers and happy families. But no matter how busy we are, we still meet regularly to record the bits and pieces of our lives.
One Spring Festival, Zhang Li's family came to my house to pay New Year's greetings. Looking at Zhang Li's lovely daughter, I can't help but think of a little memory of our youthful years.
I smiled and said to Zhang Li: "I think we were still childlike little hairy heads back then, but I think we have all at home now."
Zhang Li also said with emotion: "Yes, in a blink of an eye, they are all old and not small." But with your brother here, I have no regrets in this life! ”。
Whenever I think of the ups and downs we have crossed together, I feel a sense of gratitude for tension.
In the middle of autumn another year, the whole family goes out and plays together. As we climbed the mountain, Zhang and I fell last, reminiscing about our past along the way.
"Of course, remember, the two of us had a tacit understanding that time! There are also days when recruits are training and we sneak out at night to buy snacks, how happy the unit life is! I said with a smile.
"Yes, the days with you are sunny." Zhang Li said with emotion.
I look at the bright autumn colors in the mountains, and I feel that life has a meaning.
In the blink of an eye, another year of Spring Festival is approaching. Zhang Li's family has a big happy event and wants to move to other places to develop his career.
Zhang Li hugged my family one by one, and finally came to me, with faint tears in his eyes: "Brother, although we are no longer close neighbors, the friendship between you and me will always be there."
I couldn't help but burst into tears: "Go, you and I are separated from each other, but our hearts are connected!" ”
In life, some friendships never change. I believe that no matter how the environment changes, the light of friendship between me and Zhang Li will always shine in our hearts and give us strength to reach new heights!