Ever since my nephew borrowed 3,000 yuan from me, I haven't talked about it again. I knew he was in a hurry, and he never forgot that I had helped him. The other day, I received a strange phone call, a slightly hoarse-sounding voice. As soon as I heard it, I knew it was my nephew.
"Uncle, it's me, I'm very sick. His voice was choked.
"What's wrong? Where? I'll just go over. "I was a little flustered.
"Hospital, I'm in the center of the city, come on. He hung up.
Now he is a very successful person in business outside the home, but it is for this reason that I have never asked or taken the initiative to contact him, but sometimes I have learned some news about him through his father. When he borrowed money from me 30 years ago, I was just a young man who had just started working, and my family was not very good, but how could I not help him, he was my nephew. I knew that his family was not very well-off, so I agreed to him without hesitation. But later, when his business improved, I didn't mention it to him, and I always thought he would remember.
I rushed to the hospital, and he was lying on the hospital bed, his face pale. When he saw me coming, a look of relief flashed in his eyes.
"Uncle, I'm really sorry, you've been living alone all these years, and I haven't done my filial piety. His voice trembled a little.
"Don't talk about it, you have to take care of yourself now, and I will be here with you. I took his hand.
"Do you remember what you helped me 30 years ago?" he asked suddenly.
"Remember, at that time, the family had some savings, so I could help if I could. I smiled.
"I haven't forgotten it, and I've always had the heart to give it back to you all these years, but I'm really sorry for delaying it for some reasons. There was guilt in his eyes.
"It's nothing, your body is the most important thing now, recover quickly. I comforted.
He closed his eyes and was silent for a while, "Uncle, I really hope you can accept my apology. ”
"I've forgiven you a long time ago, you can rest well. I clapped his hand.
Over the years, I have always looked forward to his success as if he were my own son, and luckily, his business is really good now. But now it seems that the pressure and pain in his heart is also obvious. His body is getting weaker and weaker day by day, but his eyes are full of nostalgia for life. Over the years, he has been running around alone, and he has never married a wife and had children, which I have always worried about him.
"Uncle, there are some things I've endured for a long time, but if I really come to the end of my life, I still hope you can know. He added.
"Don't worry, you can tell me anything. I grabbed his hand.
He was silent for a moment, "I've been out there alone, busy with business, and I don't have time to take care of my family. Over the years, I have always regretted not caring more about you and other loved ones. I also thought that with money I could change everything, but now it seems that it is not like that. "There were tears streaming from his eyes.
"Don't regret it, it's still too late, you have to work hard to recover, and then slowly make up for the people you feel indebted. I reassured.
Over the years, although he has made a career outside, there has been a lot of communication between family members. I have always hoped that he can live a happy life, and his family hopes that he can return to his family and reunite with them. This home needs to be guarded by him, a man, after all, the love between relatives is the most precious.
Looking at the tears on my nephew's face, I felt the pain and remorse in his heart. I am reminded of the past many years ago, the disputes and conflicts that happened in our family, and perhaps some hidden secrets that have not been solved to this day. Family relationships are intricate, and many things are not as simple as they seem. I know that there is always some unspeakable past in our family, and these pasts have influenced us to some extent today.
"Uncle, act......ually," he seemed to want to continue, but stopped.
"Say whatever you want, whatever it is, we have to face it. I said mildly.
He pondered for a while, and finally spoke, "I have been running around all these years, indeed because of business, but there is another reason. Some conflicts with my family have kept me from letting go. ”
"Is it the contradiction that keeps you outside?" I asked, puzzled.
"Yes, actually, there was some unpleasantness between me and my cousin. After my grandfather passed away, something happened between him and me that made our relationship very stiff. I've always felt a little guilty and don't know how to deal with it. He said heavily.
"After my grandfather died, many unpleasant things did happen in the family. I also know about the friction between you and your cousin, but it's all in the past. Perhaps, you go back and express your sincerity, and everything will be better. I advised.
"But how am I going to open my mouth all these years?" he said, a little dazed.
After listening to his words, my heart also became heavy. The root cause of family conflicts is often planted many years ago. Many times, we feel that these past are no longer important, but often subconsciously influence our behavior and attitudes. I know that to solve these problems, each of us needs to have the courage to face the past, know how to forgive, and know how to communicate.
"You know, in fact, I've had some inner conflicts, but I've always wanted to be reconciled with my family. Perhaps, this is what our family needs to solve. I let out a long sigh.
He listened to me quietly, and after a while, he whispered, "Perhaps, I should go back and face these problems." ”
At this moment, suddenly there was a commotion in the corridor of the hospital, followed by the crying of his father. We looked at each other, all guessing in our hearts. After a while, his father came to the door of the hospital room and burst into tears.
"What's wrong, Dad, how can this be?" my nephew visibly became flustered.
"It was your cousin who was in a car accident and was seriously injured and is now in the hospital. Go and see. His father's voice trembled.
Hearing the news, the entire ward became chaotic, and my heart also swelled with indescribable emotions. The accident complicated his relationship with his cousin, and all our plans were disrupted.
"This ...... What should I do?" he couldn't decide.
I shook his hand and comforted, "Let's go see your cousin's situation first, and we'll talk about other things later." ”
In the hallway, I saw his cousin being wheeled into the operating room by paramedics, surrounded by a large crowd of family and friends waiting anxiously. Although the contradictions between them have not been explicitly stated, such sudden accidents have undoubtedly made the family relationship more complicated. Perhaps, it is also an opportunity for them to face up to their conflicts and re-examine the meaning and value of family. The most important thing at the moment is to hope that his cousin can get through this hurdle, and other things can be solved later.
All this made me feel heavy, and the troubles of family conflicts never seemed to leave. The family is not always harmonious, and it is also full of quarrels and contradictions. I hope that everything can be resolved as soon as possible, and the family can unite as one to tide over the current difficulties.
On the way home from the hospital, my nephew's words kept lingering in my mind. His illness made me more concerned about him than usual, and it made me reflect more on the problems in my family. I understand that even among those closest to you, there can be conflicts and unhappiness. Our family is no exception.
When I got home, I sat alone in the living room, savoring my nephew's heartfelt words. I think of the elders in my family, who are old but have been silently watching the life of their nephews. I was impressed by the fact that my nephews were so busy with work that they rarely came home to visit them.
At the same time, I also began to think about the 3,000 yuan loan between myself and my nephew. Although I never mentioned it, it did show some contradictions between us. In recent years, although I am not rich, I have been living relatively well. The nephew became a successful businessman with a great fortune. These differences also inevitably bring with them some indescribable estrangement.
In the morning, I received a phone call from my nephew's secretary. Her voice was hurried and nervous, "Hello, there is something wrong with my nephew's company, and he needs you to come over immediately." ”
I hurried to my nephew's company headquarters. As soon as I entered the door, I felt an atmosphere of anxiety and oppression. My nephew's office door was closed, I knocked on the door and he let me in. The nephew looked very tired and anxious.
"Uncle, you're here, I really need your help. He spoke hurriedly.
"What's going on? I asked kindly.
"Recently, there have been some problems in the company's business, and the capital chain is very tight. I've tried everything, but it's still hard to solve. There was a hint of desperation in his eyes.
"How can I help in this situation?" I asked, slightly embarrassed.
"I ...... I hope to borrow another 3,000 yuan......" His voice became a little shaky.
I was shocked, I didn't expect my nephew to make such a request. The loan I borrowed 30 years ago still makes me feel uneasy, but when I see my nephew in front of me, I am a little hesitant. After all, it's a matter between family members, and for his sake.
"Uncle, I understand that you may be a little hesitant in your heart, but I really need this money, and I will find a way to return it to you as soon as possible. The nephew prayed.
I was silent for a moment, "I know you're hard, I'll help you one more time." But I want you to be clear that this doesn't mean there will be more borrowing in the future. For the company's problems, you need to find a better solution. ”
My nephew listened to my words, and a reassuring expression appeared on his face, "I will, uncle, thank you!"
After helping my nephew, I began to think about the conflicts in the family. This re-borrowing does not seem to have unraveled the gap between us, but has made the differences and contradictions between us more apparent. I want my nephew to understand that in a family, caring and supporting each other is the most important thing.
The past was vividly remembered, and I walked out of the hospital in a daze, full of contradictions and uneasiness. I was surprised by my nephew's words, and his apology and inner struggle made me re-examine the problems of this family. When I got home, I was living alone as always, but my heart was in turmoil. The concern of my family and the contradictions between each other made me feel anxious. The family around me unconsciously no longer has the affection and concern for me in the past. I sat on the couch and remembered the past.
"Uncle, why are you back?" the nephew's voice came from behind.
"I ...... Check back and see. "I tried to hide my feelings.
"Why didn't you tell us?" he said, looking a little surprised.
"Seeing him like this, lying in the hospital, I don't feel at ease. I took a deep breath, "Don't you think there's been a weird atmosphere in the house lately?"
"yes, there's always been something wrong at home lately. He nodded.
"There was some misunderstanding between us, and we never made it clear. I was silent for a moment, "What about your family?"
"They have also had things lately, and they rarely come back, and the house is really a bit deserted. His eyes were confused.
"I think we should sit down and have a good talk, and we can't put it off any longer. I said worriedly.
We sat in the living room and the family was finally together. During the dialogue, we gradually discovered that everyone had some unspeakable secrets in their hearts, and there were endless conflicts within the family. His nephew's success, while gratifying, also overwhelmed him, and now the family situation is very tense. Everyone's communication with each other was not smooth, and the misunderstanding and resentment held in their hearts intensified.
"Our family business has been in trouble lately, and I don't know what to do. The nephew's eyes flashed with anxiety.
"Dad has been in a bad mood lately and seems to be hiding a lot from us. The nephew's wife looked worried.
"We are all a family, we should understand each other and face problems together. "I tried to lighten up the family atmosphere.
"yes, you do need to communicate well. The nephew's wife nodded.
With the joint efforts of the family, everyone's heart knot slowly unfolded. The more you desire to be happy, the more you should be honest with each other, and your family members should tolerate and understand each other. We discussed the development of the business together, and my father began to share his thoughts. Family members also support each other, as if they have regained their long-lost family affection.
I rubbed his forehead for him and comforted: "You are still young, there are still many opportunities to make up for it, the important thing is that you have to take care of your illness now, and your family will understand." ”
He nodded, silent for a moment, as if thinking about something. "By the way, uncle, I have to tell you something. He said suddenly.
"What's the matter?" I asked.
"I have a daughter, she's in the country, and I haven't seen her until now, and I haven't confessed to her. He said these words with a somewhat flustered expression.
"Daughter, why didn't you tell me until now?"
"I was too young and impulsive to think it through, and I knew I was sorry for her and her mother, but I really regret it now and I hope she will forgive me. He said, his eyes flushed.
"You're just evading your responsibilities! You've been doing business outside for so many years, and you've been doing good things, but you've never been to her?" I was a little angry.
"Uncle, I know what I did wrong, but I don't have the courage to face it, I'm afraid she will hate me. His voice trembled.
I was shocked and outraged by the news, I didn't expect him to hide such a big secret. His daughter is left alone in the countryside, which is a great disservice to both her mother and daughter. His actions are not only a lack of affection for them, but also an evasion of his own responsibility.
"You have to go to see her, confess your identity to her and her mother, and you can't run away anymore. I said to him.
He lowered his head and did not speak. The revelation of this secret took a huge toll on our family relationships. We used to have a close relationship, but now it is full of contradictions and estrangements.
"I advise you to stand up and face it, and no matter what the outcome, you must be worthy of your daughter and her mother. I persuaded again.
He pondered for a moment, then finally nodded, indicating that he would consider my words. The whole room is filled with a heavy atmosphere, and the contradictions and troubles do not know when they will be resolved.
This family seems to be facing a huge test.
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