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My name is Li Mei, I am 27 years old, and I am the eldest daughter in my family. I have a younger brother named Li Yu, who is two years younger than me and is the baby of the family. His parents were simply indulgent to him, pouring everything into him. And I have been very self-disciplined and independent since I was a child, and my parents went with me.
Although I sometimes feel that my parents are biased, there is no gap between me and my younger brother. Until one day, Li Yu was admitted to a graduate school in a prestigious university and was going to study abroad. When I came home that day, I heard my parents excitedly discussing with him about going abroad.
"Yuyu, Mom has already helped you find an apartment abroad, and you can move in directly. The family will also send money to you regularly for living expenses. Mom said with a smile.
"That's great! I'm super looking forward to going there. By the way, my ticket and electronics also need to be ready to be purchased. Li Yu said happily.
"You don't have to worry about this, you just concentrate on studying, and your father and I will take care of the rest."
When I heard this outside the door, I suddenly felt a sour feeling in my heart. I also dreamed of studying abroad, but due to my family's financial constraints, I was forced to give up this dream. I didn't blame my parents and just walked gently back to my room.
After a while, my mother came and knocked on my door to tell me about Li Yu's departure. I opened the door and let her in, and she smiled and said to me, "Meimei, you know what? Woowoo can study abroad after graduation, this is the opportunity he has always dreamed of, and of course his mother and father fully support it. ”
I nodded: "I know, brother, this is a good opportunity, and you as parents should also help out."
"Yes," my mother said with relief, "for this reason, my father has prepared 6 properties, and when he goes abroad, he can slowly rent them out, so that he doesn't have to worry about his future life and study." ”
I was surprised and asked, "You gave him 6 properties?"
"yes, that's what we're supposed to do as parents." Mom said it as a matter of course.
I was silent, I knew that my parents had always been partial to my younger brother, but I didn't expect it to be so biased. I suddenly plucked up the courage to say, "Mom, I have a little request too." I want to apply for a further study program and need 10,000 yuan for tuition, can you support me?"
My mother hesitated for a moment and said, "10,000 yuan is still relatively difficult for our family, you can save money slowly if you work by yourself." Besides, this training will not help you much in your work. ”
I was very disappointed, clenched my fists and said, "You can buy 6 suites, but you can't give me 10,000 yuan for tuition, is this your fairness?"
Mom's face changed, and she said seriously: "Meimei, don't talk to your parents like this!" We have always loved you, but the conditions are limited, you have to forgive us. ”
I was silent, feeling angry like never before. I turned and ran back to my room, locked the door, and swore I would never rely on my parents again. From now on, I will live on my own ability...
After that day, my resentment towards my parents could not subside for a long time. I began to seriously consider leaving the house and going on my own. Since my parents didn't support my dream, I had to rely on my own ability to achieve it.
Just as I was at a low point, a job posting caught my eye – a newly opened coffee shop was hiring clerks. I didn't think about it, so I contacted them right away and quickly passed the interview.
The store manager, a woman in her 40s, took good care of me and offered to let me stay in the store after knowing my family situation. I gladly accepted the suggestion.
"Meimei, what are you doing here?" Mom was anxious, "The coffee shop works so hard, it will hurt!"
"I'm 27 years old and I'm going to learn to be independent. You don't support me in studying, I have to work on my own to support myself. I said coldly.
"You wayward child!?" Dad was also anxious, "It's too late to regret it then!"
I ignored them, packed my simple luggage and left home. When I came to the coffee shop, I started my busy work life. At first, I wasn't comfortable with such hard work. The shop has to process a lot of coffee beans and make coffee every day, which is very difficult for my two small soft persimmon-like arms. What's more, there will always be tricky customers who are embarrassed by the waiter. I often can't help but sneak away from my tears behind the store.
However, thinking of my younger brother who had a house and a car, and thinking of the injustice of my parents, I gritted my teeth and persevered. I vowed to stand in this society without my parents. So, I began to struggle for survival and development.
During the day, I worked hard in a coffee shop; In the evenings, I would go to the supermarket or restaurant to work part-time just to earn a little more money. In my spare time, I also study courses on my own in the hope of gaining new skills. The heavy lifting of the day-to-day work makes me feel physically and mentally exhausted, but I dare not let up.
After this life lasted for two months, one day, the store manager looked at my haggard appearance and said to me with concern: "Xiaomei, have you been too tired lately?" Remember to do it in moderation, the body is the most important. ”
I reluctantly smiled: "Thank you, manager, I'm fine, just hold on for a while."
The store manager looked at me carefully for a while, sighed and said, "It's okay, but I think you really need to take a good rest." The store is not busy during this time, so you can go home and rest for two days. ”
I was about to refuse, but when I saw the manager's resolute eyes, I had to nod. The thought of going home made me nervous again...
On the way home, I was nervous. It's been two months since I ran away from home, what will my parents think of me? Will they blame me? How am I going to deal with them? All sorts of questions swirled in my mind.
When I opened the house with the key, it was quiet and my parents were gone. I was relieved that I didn't have to confront them right away.
I walked into my room and saw that everything was the same as when I left, with a tidy bed and a clean desk. Mom must have cleaned it from time to time, and I couldn't help but feel a little guilty.
Just then, the door suddenly opened, and Dad and Mom hurriedly walked in.
"Meimei, you're back!" Mom exclaimed in surprise.
"We miss you every day, how can you come back without saying hello?" Dad also said excitedly.
When I saw the unconcealed concern on my parents' faces, my heart softened: "I'm sorry... I didn't want to come back. "
"Silly boy, this is always your home no matter what. Mom had tears in her eyes.
I nodded and sat down with my parents to talk. I told about my hardships at the coffee shop and some of my complaints about them.
The parents listened quietly, with a faint look of self-reproach on their faces.
Finally, Dad sighed and said, "Meimei, what we did was really wrong. At that time, we were too indulgent to our brother, but we didn't care what you thought. But you will always be our favorite daughter. "
Mom also said: "We just love you so much that we can't bear to see you suffer the slightest grievance. But then I figured out that love is not habitual, but should be fair to you. "
When I heard this, my eyes moistened: "I understand, but suddenly I can't accept your partiality. I was also wrong, I shouldn't have run away from home without saying hello and let you worry. "
"Meimei, it's good for you to come back, we will be fair to you in the future. Dad said, holding my hand.
"Well, I trust you. "I regained a peace of mind that I had lost for a long time.
In this way, I talked with my parents calmly and resolved the misunderstanding. After that, I rested at home for a few days, and my parents took special care of me, and I felt the warmth of home that I had not felt for a long time.
As the days went by, I realized that my parents were actually delivering on their promises. Not only did they agree to support my tuition fees, but they also often asked me what I thought, so that I could really feel cared for by my family.
I sincerely thank my parents for the transition and reaffirm that communication and understanding are the key to resolving any family issues. The wounds of the past will turn into the storms of life, and love will always be the cornerstone of this family.
This kind of mental journey has made me grow a lot, and I am grateful for every scenery in my life. I believe that as long as there is love in my heart, my dreams will always shine.
After my relationship with my parents eased, life seemed to be back on track. When I came home from work that day, I saw my mother mysteriously coming over to me and saying, "Yuyu has called home, let's pick him up at the airport on the weekend, but don't tell your father, this is a surprise for him."
"My brother has returned to China?" I was a little surprised. According to his study abroad plan, it should be another year before he returns home.
"yes, maybe I'm homesick." The mother said, "This child has always been a family lover. ”
"Then go buy a plane ticket, and don't forget to remind him to bring souvenirs when we meet on the weekend." I said with a smile.
"Got it, don't tell me. By the way, Dad's temper is not very good these days, you should be more considerate of him. Mom admonished.
I nodded, and watched my mom go out to buy tickets.
On the weekend, my mom and I were waiting at the airport early. Dad was still sleeping at home, and he had no idea that there would be a big surprise. I was a little nervous and excited, and with the announcement that my brother's plane was about to land, we made our way to the exit early.
"Mom! Sister!" Suddenly, a familiar call came, and I looked back to see my brother running towards us with a big box in tow and a grin.
"Woowoo!" Mom excitedly opened her arms and hugged him, and I also stepped forward to help him carry his luggage and happily hugged him.
"Woowoo, welcome home!" I said with a smile.
"yes, it's been a long time, you look good." My brother looked at me and said.
We greeted and walked to the parking lot, ready to surprise our dad as we drove home. Along the way, my brother chattered with us to share his experience of studying abroad, and we also told him about the current situation at home.
When I got to the door, my mother whispered, "Wait outside the door, I'll wake up your father first."
We nodded in understanding, and when our mother entered the house, we heard an exclamation from inside: "Woowoo is back?!" Let me meet him!"
Then, the door slammed open, and Dad walked out excitedly. He seemed to have lost a lot of weight, and his whole body was a lot more rickety. However, the moment he saw his son, tears welled up in his face, as if the whole person had come to life.
"Dad!" The younger brother also ran up to him and hugged him tightly.
Watching their father and son embrace, I knew that at this moment they had gained the warmth of their long-lost home. In life, being able to reunite with your family is the greatest happiness.
In the next few days, Dad's mood was noticeably better. I went out shopping with my brother to buy daily necessities, and in the evening, I opened the wine and the family had a lively meal.
On the road of life, we will all go through all kinds of ups and downs, but in the end, home will always be the harbor of our soul. I also firmly believe that as long as we understand and be considerate of our family members with our hearts, love can allow us to overcome all difficulties and obstacles.
The younger brother returned home, and the happy reunion of the family lasted for more than a week. Until one day, my mother received a phone call and her face changed dramatically, telling us that my brother was in debt when he was abroad, and he owed a loan shark that he could not repay, and now the creditor came to collect the debt and wanted to mortgage our house.
For a while, the lively atmosphere at home disappeared, and it became solemn and tense.
"How much money did you borrow?" Dad asked his brother seriously.
The younger brother lowered his head and did not dare to look at us, and whispered a number.
"What?" Mom's eyes widened, "Our family doesn't have the ability to pay it off!"
"I'm sorry," the brother's voice trembled.
I looked at the faces of my brother and his parents, and my heart was very complicated. I understand that my younger brother is young and vigorous, and he is prone to impulsive and wrong things, but I didn't expect him to owe such a huge debt, which our ordinary family simply can't afford.
"Forget it, we can't blame Yuyu, it's time to figure out a way." I said, "I happen to have a friend who works in a law firm and may be able to provide legal help. ”
"Yes, yes, the legal way is the most correct." Mom agreed.
"Okay, you hurry up and contact your friends." Dad made up his mind.
So, with the help of my friend, we found a lawyer. After listening to our situation, the lawyer pondered for a moment, saying that it is indeed difficult for our family to repay such a high amount of debt, but according to the relevant laws, we can apply for a lawsuit to seek relief of part of the debt.
We hired this lawyer and began the lengthy litigation process. Confronting a loan shark syndicate was a very exhausting task, but we did not back down and fought for it step by step. Finally, with the mediation of the judge, the loan shark agreed to forgive half of our debt.
It's still a huge financial strain for our family, but it's still much better than it was before. We started looking for ways to raise money and paid off the first instalment. My mother's gold-like wedding ring was no longer kept, and she sold it to pay off her debts.
During this time, the younger brother became very introverted and emaciated. He worked odd jobs day and night to earn money, as if he wanted to make up for his mistakes with his life's work.
"It's okay, brother." I encouraged, "We're all your family. ”
Keep going step by step, and life will always get better. I am also glad that even though fate has dealt such a huge blow to our family, we are still tightly united and did not collapse and fall, so that we can get through the difficulties.
I believe that there is still a long way to go, and we will work together to connect our hearts as a family.
Just as our family was on track and gradually paying off our debts, another incredible thing happened - my brother once again owed a huge amount of debt, and the amount was even more staggering than last time.
"How can you make the same mistake again?!" Dad gave his brother a slap in the face.
The younger brother covered his face in pain, tears streaming down his cheeks.
"Say! Why this time? Are you unrepentant?" Mom was also angry.
"I'm sorry... It's all my fault...", my brother broke down and cried.
After questioning, we learned that my younger brother had lost money in online gambling, and later borrowed loan sharks to fill the hole, which made matters worse. I looked at my dying parents and my grieving brother, filled with disappointment and sadness.
"Forget it, let's figure it out." In the end, I broke the silence. Now that the matter has come to this, blame and anger will not help, and we need to be sensible.
So at my suggestion, my parents agreed to let my younger brother go to their own company to work to atone for his sins. I also gave up my rented house and moved back into my home, ready to spend time with my family.
As if he had found redemption, his younger brother worked until late at night before returning home. When the parents saw it, a trace of relief rose in their hearts.
We went to a lawyer again to fight the lawsuit, hoping to get some of the debt forgiven. This time, however, we were met with tougher opposing lawyers.
"Your son has already incurred huge gambling debts for gambling twice, and we have the legal right to recover all the debts!" The opposing lawyer said confidently.
My family's lawyer couldn't argue with it. I can see that the judges' attitude towards us is not as good as it used to be.
Just when we were at the end of our rope, a mysterious man suddenly appeared and offered to help us pay off most of our debts, and we only had to pay a small amount of interest. At first, we were a little hesitant, but seeing that the legal route failed, we could only accept his help.
With the help of this mysterious man's funds, we finally got through this economic crisis. However, we have to pay him high interest and life is still difficult.
I saw the exhaustion on my parents' faces, and I felt very sorry. All this pain should not have been borne by them. I hated myself for not stopping my brother from gambling again, and he seemed to be in a state of extreme self-blame and pain.
But life still has to go on. I believe that we will slowly come out of the haze and regain the sunshine. No matter how difficult the test of fate is, this family will always be tightly united.