That year, I followed Sister Zhang to dig wild vegetables, but we got lost. When night fell, we had to set up a simple shed in the bud rice field and spend the night.
Sister Zhang is the daughter of my grandmother's sister. Even though we weren't much of a year apart, she always took care of me like an older sister.
This time I came out to dig wild vegetables, and Sister Zhang proposed to take me with her, and she said that there were some places that she still wanted to explore again.
We came to a dense forest. Sister Zhang held a machete in her hand, and I held a woven basket ready to contain the wild vegetables I had picked.
"Sister Zhang, we seem to be lost, how can we go back?" I said a little nervously.
"Don't be nervous, I remember we came from over there. We should go back the way we came, but we'll have to hurry, it's getting dark.
However, we went further and further on the way back. It was getting dark, and we were sinking deeper and deeper. At this time, a middle-aged man walked up.
"You're lost, aren't you? Do you want me to take you out? He asked.
"Thank you, but we don't know you..."Sister Zhang said with some hesitation.
"I know you're lost, it's been years since I've been away from the village, but I'm still familiar with the place.
His tone was sincere and firm.
We followed him without hesitation, and he led us through a dense forest and finally found a way out.
"Thank you so much! Without your help, we might have spent the night in the wilderness. Sister Zhang thanked the man.
"It's okay, I'm from the village, and helping you is just a neighbor." He replied with a smile.
Under his leadership, we gradually learned that he was Sister Zhang's distant cousin. He dropped us off at Sister Zhang's door and told us that we lived next door and that we could always ask him for help if we had any difficulties in the future.
Sister Zhang suddenly breathed a sigh of relief and told me that from now on, we will never run out and get lost again, it may just be an accidental accident.
When we returned to Sister Zhang's house, Grandma had already prepared dinner. Sister Zhang picked up a chopstick dish for me and said softly: "In the future, we must be more careful and don't do this kind of thing again."
I nodded, my heart filled with gratitude. The experience of that night made me realize that the care and care of my family cannot be replaced.
We support each other, take care of each other, and in this world, we will never get lost again.
We continued to live a peaceful life, until one day, Sister Zhang and Grandma had a quarrel over a trivial matter.
That day, Sister Zhang and I were cooking in the kitchen together. I'm washing vegetables, and Sister Zhang is cutting meat. Suddenly, my phone rang, and when I picked it up, it was an unfamiliar number.
"Hey, hello, is it Sister Zhang's home?" A woman's voice came from the other end of the line.
The voice on the other end of the phone sounded a little angry: "Hmph, is she lying again?" Tell her that she will pay me back, and that the matter between us is not over! ”
I was taken aback and didn't know what was going on. I handed the phone to Sister Zhang and stayed aside to steal the sound.
Sister Zhang took the phone, and her face suddenly became serious. She lowered her voice and said, "I'm sorry, I know I owe you money, and I'll pay you back as soon as possible."
The voice on the other end of the phone obviously didn't believe her words: "What's the use of you saying this, I don't want to listen to your excuses anymore, you are my own sister's daughter, how can you do such a thing to hurt your family!" ”
Hearing this, my heart felt a chill. I've never heard Sister Zhang mention what debts she has, she has always been so strong and responsible.
After hanging up the phone, Sister Zhang looked at the empty air with a gloomy expression. I couldn't help but ask, "Sister, what happened?" Why would someone ask you for money? ”。
Sister Zhang hesitated for a moment, and then said softly: "No one knows about this matter at home, I used to run a small shop and lost a lot of money, but I have never had the courage to face this problem."
I froze there, completely unable to accept this fact. Sister Zhang has always been so good to me, she went out to find me overnight for me, and she refused to marry for me, she endured so much pressure and pain.
"Anyway, I'll find a way to solve this problem, she's my family, and I can't let her live a hard life because of me.
I looked at the strong Sister Zhang in front of me, and my heart was full of indescribable emotions. I know that this quarrel is just a small episode in the family and will not change our affection for each other.
We returned to Sister Zhang's house, and the family sat around the dinner table. Grandma prepared a sumptuous meal for us, and the atmosphere should have been harmonious and warm.
However, just then, Dad slowly walked into the house. He looked at us with a look of astonishment and anger on his face.
"How can you be so irresponsible and get lost outside with your children!" Dad's voice was full of anger.
"Dad, it's just an accident, we've found our way home, it's okay." Sister Zhang hurriedly explained.
"Accidents? This is simply your irresponsibility! I don't understand why you can't be obedient, why you run out and mess around! Dad's words were full of reproach.
The sound of the father-daughter arguing silenced the room. Grandma looked at them helplessly, trying to calm the quarrel.
"We're all right, Dad. I knew it was my fault that I didn't take good care of my brother, but we were really fine.
So, the quarrel subsided for the time being, and we continued to eat. However, the conflict between father and daughter has not really been resolved.
After the meal, we sat together in the living room. Dad and Sister Zhang sat opposite each other, and I sat quietly next to me.
"Dad, I know you're worried about us. But believe that we have what it takes to take care of ourselves. Sister Zhang's voice was low but firm.
"I know you've grown up and have your own ability to think and act. But as a father, I don't want to see any danger and injury from you.
"Dad, you're the one who cares about us the most, but we also need a little space to grow and explore. We will try to be more careful to avoid this happening again.
After experiencing this conflict, our family became more aware of the importance of family and the preciousness of family affection.
While there will be different opinions and quarrels, we believe that family bonds will make us stronger.
For a few days after I got home, I felt restless. At night, when I couldn't sleep, Sister Zhang and I sat on the edge of the bed, sharing my inner conflicts.
"Sister Zhang, I always feel that my grandmother seems to be a little cold to me recently. I used to feel her love and affection, but now she seems to be a little distant from me.
Sister Zhang stopped what she was doing, held my hand tightly, and said gently, "Maybe you are too careful." Grandma is getting older, maybe she is just not feeling well, and she can't take care of you like before.
I nodded, but still a little uneasy. I couldn't help but wonder if I had done something wrong and caused my grandmother to get angry with me.
In order to find the answer, I decided to find my grandmother and have a good talk. The next day, I walked into my grandmother's room and sat gently on the edge of her bed.
"Grandma, I feel like you've been treating me a little differently lately. Am I doing something wrong? I asked cautiously.
Grandma put down the needlework in her hand, looked at me and smiled bitterly, and then said, "Child, I didn't treat you badly.
This sentence relieved me, and I understood, it turned out that it was just me thinking too much. I looked at my grandmother affectionately and grabbed her hand tightly.
"Grandma, don't overwork yourself, tell me anything in the future, and I will help you share it." I said firmly.
Grandma smiled movingly, stroked my head and said, "Child, you have really grown up and are really sensible. Grandma will remember your words.
As time went on, my relationship with my grandmother gradually became closer. We share happiness together and face difficulties together.
As we got back together, I realized that in a family, no one is perfect, and we all have our own emotions and conflicts.
For a few days after I got home, I kept thinking about that lost experience. Even though we were eventually helped and returned safely, I felt a little uneasy inside.
A few days later, Sister Zhang returned home. I noticed that her face was a little heavy and her eyes were tired. I couldn't help but ask.
"Sister Zhang, did you encounter something when you went out? You don't look good. I asked with concern.
Sister Zhang paused for a moment, and then said softly: "Actually, what I went to solve was a dispute with my father. We've never had a good relationship, and this time I'd like to try to fix it.
I was surprised and worried, since I was a child, I always knew that Sister Zhang and her father did not have a good relationship, and there were often quarrels and conflicts between them.
Sister Zhang responded to me with a faint smile, and then said, "I'll do my best." Whatever the outcome, at least I tried.
I watched them change and felt as if I had become a bystander. In this family, although I am not a biological father and daughter, I feel the contradictions and entanglements of the family.
This experience made me realize that conflicts and disputes in the family are inevitable, but as long as we treat them sincerely and communicate with our hearts, there will be hope for solving them.