My name is Li Yang and I am an ordinary office worker. Speaking of my colleague Xiao Wang, it is really difficult to say.
I remember one day in June last year, Xiao Wang knocked on my office door and said to me a little shyly: "Li Yang, I've been a little tight lately, can you lend me 500 yuan?" I'll pay you back next month, please! ”
I glanced at him suspiciously and said, "Why did you borrow money again?" Last time you said to pay me back next month, it's been many months now, right? ”
Xiao Wang smiled and said: "Last time it was me who was bad, and suddenly something happened at home, and it took a long time to pay you back." This time I promise to pay you back as soon as the account arrives next month, brother do me a favor, okay? ”。
Looking at his helpless look, I couldn't bear to refuse. So although he was a little hesitant, he took out 500 yuan in cash from his wallet and gave it to him: "Just a month, I have also spent a little money recently, you remember!" ”。
"Know and know, pay you back on time in a month, there will be no delay, and you will be invited to eat a big meal at that time!" Xiao Wang happily took the money, patted me on the shoulder and left quickly.
As a result, a month passed, and Xiao Wang didn't mention paying me back at all. I've been to him a few times, and he's grinning and telling me to talk about it next month.
Who knew that after a few months, Xiao Wang not only did not pay back, but also did not pay me recently, I was anxious but it was difficult to ask him directly, so I could only endure it first.
At the end of October, the company suddenly informed Xiao Wang to transfer to the Shanghai branch. I heard that two days ago, Xiao Wang also took a day off to go through the formalities.
I was very surprised to hear the news, when did he go to Shanghai to meet his girlfriend? And it immediately occurred to me that he still owed me 500 yuan.
At noon the next day, I plucked up the courage to chat with Xiao Wang: "Xiao Wang, I heard that you are going to Shanghai?" ”
I hesitated, but still mentioned the money he owed me: "Well, do you remember that you still owe me 500 yuan?" ”
Xiao Wang was at a loss at first, and after a few seconds, he suddenly realized: "Oh, yes, yes, I still remember the 500 yuan thing!" Truth be told, I've been too busy preparing for a wedding lately, forget about it, and you know that a wedding costs money.
I listened to him so insincerely evasive, and I felt very uncomfortable. But thinking that he was indeed about to get married, he didn't embarrass him anymore: "Okay, you can just pay me back the money after the wedding."
"Okay brother, I will definitely pay you back when the time comes!" Xiao Wang slapped me heavily on the shoulder, smiled, turned around and went to do something else.
I looked at his back as he left, and my heart couldn't calm down for a long time. 500 yuan is not much for me, but Xiao Wang's attitude of ignoring it makes me unacceptable.
I began to regret lending it to him.
After the banquet began, Xiao Wang came over to toast and said with emotion: "Li Yang, I really didn't expect you to come to my wedding today, I'm so happy."
I took a sip of wine and forced a smile: "Yes, it's good to get married, congratulations on finding your partner." ”
"Thanks brother! I will always remember your kindness to me. Xiao Wang patted me the shoulder and ran to entertain the other guests.
I have mixed tastes in my heart. What he said just now made me more convinced that he had completely erased the matter by completely treating my 500 yuan gift as a repayment.
After the wedding, Xiao Wang came to me and thanked me again. I plucked up the courage and said, "Xiao Wang, in fact, I came today to remind you that you owe me 500 yuan.
"What?" Xiao Wang's face suddenly changed, "Li Yang, today is my big day, why do you still mention this kind of thing?" ”
I froze, not knowing how to answer. At this time, his new wife also came over and asked in surprise: "I owe you money?" How did I not know about this? ”。
I saw her reproachful look and explained, "It's a long story, but it's not a big deal... ”
"No big deal?" Xiao Wang's eyes suddenly widened, and his tone became excited, "Li Yang, I know my kindness to you, but I didn't expect you to mention this today, it's just too unspeakable!" ”
"No, I didn't mean anything else, I just wanted to remind you..." I felt inexplicable and speechless for a while.
"Okay, don't say it!" Xiao Wang's wife interrupted me displeased, "It's really inconsiderate to mention money on a day like today!" ”
I was caught off guard by their sudden reproach, and my face burned. Seeing that the atmosphere was awkward, I didn't have the trouble to say anything more, so I could only apologize vaguely, and then leave the scene in a hurry.
After that awkward wedding meeting, I never contacted Xiao Wang again. Although I knew that I might not be able to get the 500 yuan back, I really didn't expect Xiao Wang to bite me back and say that I was a person with a small belly.
At noon on Sunday, I went to the café agreed with Xiao Wang as promised, but I saw him coming with a girl from a distance.
Although I was embarrassed, I exchanged a few pleasantries with him, and then tentatively mentioned the matter of 500 yuan being returned to me.
Who knows, Xiao Wang's face suddenly changed, and said very seriously: "Li Yang, I have already said that your mention of money on the wedding day broke the hearts of me and Mei Mei.
I listened to him say this, a little puzzled: "No, when did I not spare people?" It's clearly you.
"Okay, don't say it!" Xiao Wang's wife Yangmei also looked indifferent, "We invited you here to recount the old relationship, but I didn't expect you to still be so concerned about money, it's really boring!" ”
I was caught off guard by their sudden rebuke, and my face burned. I wanted to explain clearly, but judging by their attitude, I knew there was no room left.
On the way home, my mind was full of confusion about the attitude of Xiao Wang and his wife. I clearly did nothing wrong, but they said that I was a merciless villain, which made me very depressed and aggrieved.
He downplayed things so quickly, and after getting married, he still said that I was not enough friends, obviously shirking responsibility, which disappointed me very much.
After that embarrassing meeting, I broke off contact with Xiao Wang. Although I know that I am afraid that the 500 yuan will not be returned, what makes me more uncomfortable than the money is that what Xiao Wang did seriously hurt our friendship.
A few months later, one day a colleague of the company mentioned to me that he recently saw Xiao Wang posting a photo of him and his wife on social software, and also posted a thank you for his wife's companionship and care during this time, praising her as the person he knows best.
I understand that money is just money after all, and although it is regrettable, there is no need to dwell on it. It's just that Xiao Wang's behavior is an eye-opener for me - he can quickly put the dealings between friends behind him, and then consider his wife his new confidant.
Sighing, I learned that instead of spending time complaining, I should sit down and think about life's lessons. I decided to bless Xiao Wang and his new wife, 500 yuan should be a wedding discount for him, and I didn't worry about him.
Who knows, maybe one day, when he needs help again, I'll still reach out with a soft heart, because that's in my nature.
In this way, Xiao Wang and I have not seen each other for more than a year. Although the initial encounter made me very disappointed with him, over time, I also knew how to open up.
Until last week, I suddenly received a message from Xiao Wang, saying that he was going home to visit his relatives and wanted to invite me to dinner to catch up. I was a little surprised, and replied that I didn't know what he was doing.
He said that for more than a year, he had been thinking about what happened at that time, hoping to compensate me.
On the day of the meeting, Xiao Wang sincerely apologized to me, saying that he was young and vigorous at that time, and misunderstood me, hoping that I would not take it to heart.
I saw that his attitude was sincere enough, so I accepted his apology, but I still had a story in my heart.
Just as he got up to leave, Xiao Wang suddenly talked about his relationship with his wife. It turned out that the two often quarreled during this time, and their feelings became more and more distant.
Before leaving, my mantra made Xiao Wang's eyes red.
Later, I heard that Xiao Wang took the initiative to communicate with his wife after he went back, and the two regained their love. Not long after, Xiao Wang sent me another message to tell me that it was my persuasion that day that saved his marriage, and he was forever grateful to me.
I just smiled faintly after hearing this. There are so many passers-by in life, meet and do and cherish it. I still had the 500 yuan, and I didn't expect him to remember me.
What remains in life is always the bits and pieces of the past.
Seeing this news, I was a little surprised, maybe when we got back together, it was also a sign of a rift in his relationship.
A few days later, Xiao Wang suddenly called and said that he wanted to invite me to drink and chat and relieve my worries as before. I knew that he must not be in a good mood to suddenly ask me out, so I agreed to get together with him.
After the meeting, Xiao Wang spat bitter water at me vigorously, saying that no one expected the emotional things. I saw that his whole person had become thin and haggard, and I couldn't help but advise him to be positive and optimistic.
I patted him on the shoulder and said that you can come to me if you have any difficulties in the future, and friends are used to help each other.
The road of life is full of unknowns, and meeting each other may be to support each other. I don't know how long Xiao Wang's road ahead is, but at least I'm there for him when he's at his hardest now.
The road is still long, come to Japan, let's go down together, brother.
Later, I often accompanied Xiao Wang to parties to help him through the difficult time after the divorce. I was also relieved to see his mental state gradually improving.
After another half a year, Xiao Wang's life seems to be on track, and I no longer need to chat with me often. Unexpectedly, one day, he suddenly sent me a message to tell me that he was in love again, and the object was a girl who was a few years younger than him.
I was a little surprised to hear it, but I was also happy for him. During this time, Xiao Wang has experienced emotional lows, and now he can start his life again, and I sincerely wish it.
Unexpectedly, at the banquet, Xiao Wang avoided me intentionally or unintentionally, and spent most of the time with his new girlfriend.
After sitting awkwardly like this for a while, I was ready to leave first.
Just as I was about to leave, Xiao Wang suddenly came to stop me and asked me loudly why I left without saying hello. I was a little embarrassed, but kept smiling and wished him a smooth new relationship.
I saw that he was slightly drunk, so I didn't think about him and left with a smile.
Later, I gradually found that Xiao Wang seemed to have recovered his spirit, but his personality became a little selfish. He always wanted to prove that he was popular, and I was like a friend who could be summoned to please his vanity.
But anyway, he helped me before, and I don't mind seeing each other occasionally. It's just that there is no need to be too close, I am from a different world after all.
When it's time to put it down, let it go.