My husband and I have been living an ordinary and happy life until one day, when my brother appears, everything changes.
My brother's name is Li Yun, and he is three years younger than me. Since his parents passed away, my husband and I have been taking care of him as if he were our own brother.
However, on the eve of his graduate school graduation, we find out the fact that he is addicted to gambling.
My husband and I were very shocked and disappointed by this. We began to dissuade him, hoping that he would be able to put down his gambling and face life again.
He was addicted to gambling, went into high debt, and even stole our passbooks and embezzled our savings.
Faced with all this, my husband and I fell into a painful choice. We can't bear to give up this family relationship that has lived with us for so many years, but at the same time, we can't let his gambling behavior hurt our family.
One night, my husband and I first transferred all our savings to a new account, and then we decided to face Li Yun's gambling problem.
However, we also stress that if he continues to gamble, we will disown him.
After listening to our words, Li Yun's face was cloudy for a while, and he fell into hesitation. In the end, he made an unbelievable request to us: he wanted us to give him 1 million in cash, otherwise he would choose to die.
My husband and I were furious at his request, but for his safety, we decided to meet his request first.
However, when the police arrived, we learned that we were being kept in the dark by Li Yun. It turned out that he didn't really have suicidal thoughts, he just used this extreme way to test whether we were really willing to help him.
Li Yun confessed everything to the police and admitted that he did intend to continue gambling, feeling that only in this way could we regain our attention and love for him.
Hearing this, my husband and I immediately understood everything. We realize that our love and concern for Li Yun is not enough, and we should pay more attention to his inner needs and growth, rather than only focusing on his faults.
Today, my husband and I are running our family with our hearts, using love and communication to resolve the conflicts and disputes between us.
"Counselor, I'm grateful that you were able to help me." Li Yun sat on the sofa, his eyes revealing a hint of hesitation and helplessness, "I realize my mistakes and impulsiveness now, but I really don't know how to face my sister and her husband.
The counselor looked at Li Yun with a smile, "Li Yun, your sister and her husband love you, and they don't want you to be in pain and struggle.
Li Yun lowered his head, tears welling up in the corners of his eyes, "However, I feel that I have brought them too much trouble and harm.
The counselor gently patted Li Yun on the shoulder, "Finding the root of the problem is only the first step, and then solving the problem is the key."
Li Yun raised his head with firmness in his eyes, "Counselor, can you help me change?" ”
The counselor took a deep breath and looked at Li Yun, "I can't help you change, but I can provide you with information and guidance."
You need to be aware of how gambling is hurting you and your family, and at the same time learn to control your desires.
Li Yun nodded, "I'll work hard." I don't want to bother my sister and her husband anymore. ”
Li Yun left the counselor's office with hope and determination in his heart. Back at home, he walked into the living room and saw his sister and her husband chatting together.
"Sister, uncle, I have something to say to you." Li Yun spoke in a firm tone, "I know that I have caused you a lot of hurt and pain, and I feel very guilty.
I will try to quit gambling and be a good brother again.
My husband and I looked at each other, both with relief and hope in our eyes. I walked up to Li Yun and hugged him tightly, "Li Yun, we believe you can change."
Li Yun's eyes moistened, and he hugged me tightly, "Thank you, sister, thank you for your support." I will not disappoint your expectations again.
However, just when we thought everything was back on track, another storm suddenly struck. One night, I was sorting through my miscellaneous items when I stumbled upon a torn check.
I tightened my heart and hurriedly picked up the check, discovering that it was the same savings I had transferred to my new account. Faced with this sudden incident, I fell into deep confusion and fear in my heart.
After hearing Li Yun's confession, my husband and I were greatly impacted in our hearts. "We don't care enough for you.
"We will revisit our actions and strive to be a family that you can trust and rely on.
Over the next few sessions, Li Yun gradually became open and open, and he began to learn to confide his pain and confusion to us and the counselor.
At the same time, my husband and I also participated in the consultation process to learn to better understand and support Li Yun.
However, just when Li Yun was gradually on the right track, a family dispute came again.
I, my husband, Li Yun and Liu Ming sat together in the living room, the atmosphere was tense and dignified. "Liu Ming, you are your husband's cousin, but we are not a family, and we are not obliged to give you the family property.
Liu Ming gritted his teeth, his eyes flashing with greed. "I am blood related to you and you, and this property should be shared by us.
In the face of Liu Ming's tough attitude, my husband and I calmed down, and we clearly knew that only with the support of the law could we solve this problem.
However, just when we thought everything was back on track, a new contradiction crept along. Li Yun's girlfriend Liu Ting suddenly burst into tears and fuss at our doorstep.
I hurriedly stepped forward, took Liu Ting's hand and asked, "Liu Ting, what's wrong?" What happened? ”
Liu Ting sobbed and said, "Auntie, I quarreled with Li Yun. He has always felt that you are partial to him, because he is an adopted son, not his own.
After listening to Liu Ting's words, I felt a sense of guilt in my heart. Although my husband and I have paid a lot to Li Yun, we have not noticed the contradictions and dissatisfaction in his heart.
I walked into Li Yun's room and saw him sitting on the edge of the bed and weeping silently. I walked over and patted him lightly on the shoulder, and said, "Li Yun, we heard Liu Ting's words today, and we didn't realize your inner confusion.
Li Yun raised his head, tears flashing in his eyes, and he choked up and said, "I've always been afraid that you will leave me, that's why I have that kind of extreme behavior.
I held Li Yun's hand tightly and said in a firm tone: "Li Yun, you are a member of our family, whether it is our own or adopted son, we all cherish you equally."
I hope you can communicate well with Liu Ting and resolve the misunderstanding between each other.
Li Yun nodded, biting his lip, his eyes revealing the expectation of starting over. Li Yun and I stood up and walked to the door, where we saw Liu Ting still waiting outside, tears not yet dry.
Li Yun also regrets it, and hopes that you can sit down again and have a good talk.
A hint of surprise flashed in Liu Ting's eyes, and then she nodded. The three of us sat in the living room, talking about each other's feelings and thoughts.
However, just when everything was going in a good direction, a new contradiction arose. Li Yun's classmates were stranded in the mountains after a serious accident during a hike.
However, my husband and I disagreed with his approach, fearing that he would be in danger.
My husband and I persuaded Li Yun to calm down and seek a professional rescue team to help her classmates. However, Li Yun is very stubborn and insists that he can contribute and save their lives.
Seeing our family fall into dispute again, my husband and I felt extremely heartbroken. We don't want to lose this family that we have just rebuilt.
We decided to put aside our personal opinions and go to the rescue of Li Yun's classmates together.
We worked hard all the way, and after unremitting efforts, we finally found the trapped classmates. Li Yun hugged them tightly, tears streaming down his face.
On the way home, my husband and I silently shook each other's hands and felt the joy of family reunion.
But as long as we always stick to our family affection, understanding and tolerance for each other, we can overcome all difficulties.
On the first night after returning home, we will celebrate the moment of this reunion. We sat together and shared our experiences and feelings with each other.