In the face of my refusal, my relatives became even more agitated and began to incessantly accuse me of being ignorant and unfilial. They tearfully said that they had lent me money to help me, and now instead of being grateful, they are yelling at them.
"You don't understand. My voice grew louder and louder, "I really needed help then, and now I can afford to pay it back, not unwillingly, but with some time."
"What kind of attitude do you have? Can you ignore your elders with a little achievement?" said a relative.
I looked at them and felt very helpless. It's not that I don't want to pay back, I just need time. But their eyes were full of suspicion and distrust.
Standing on the doorstep, I began to think about my attitude towards this kind of problem in the future. But at this time, the relatives were still angry and it was difficult to communicate for a while.
I then slammed the door shut, filled with anger and grievance. I used to do good deeds with my heart, but I didn't expect to end up like this.
Deep down, I have not forgotten the helplessness and anticipation I had when I asked them for help. But now, they are holding me hostage of their own will, regardless of my feelings.
Just as I was feeling indignant, I suddenly heard a voice behind me.
When I looked back, it was my grandparents. In the face of them, the anger in my heart seemed to fade most of it in an instant, replaced by distress and helplessness.
Grandpa looked at me kindly, and his tone was full of worry and concern: "Child, what's wrong with you?" We heard the commotion, so we hurried over to take a look.
"Yes, yes, we heard a lot of noise, and we were afraid that something would happen to you. Grandma also asked carefully.
I sighed softly and looked at them, feeling a warmth in my heart. Then I suddenly noticed that the two of them were dressed in old clothes, and they took out the money in their pockets to pay back to their relatives, and I knew that they were obviously not rich.
"Kid, you have to calm down no matter what. It's not supposed to be like this in the family. Grandpa's tone was full of care and comfort, but I felt more and more guilty.
"Yes, child, you have to remember that no matter what, the family must understand and support each other. Grandma continued to comfort me.
I suddenly felt a sense of sadness, yes, what is it like to have a family member? Every time there is a dispute and contradiction, the relationship between family members becomes more and more tense, and the originally warm home becomes cold.
"Grandpa, Grandpa, I see. Thank you for your concern. I said with some excitement.
"Don't talk about this, we're a family, don't be angry. It will not be the same in the future. Grandma advised.
Facing my two relatives, I gradually calmed down in my heart. I knew I couldn't run away from it anymore.
Such a dispute would only form a rift, and I decided to communicate with them properly.
Although I know in my heart that these relatives were helpful in the early days of my business, I am very angry with their attitude now.
I simply can't understand how they could be.
Just as I was feeling angry and disappointed with my relatives, I also began to reflect on myself. Maybe I was too selfish and only saw my own hard work and dedication, and ignored the help of my relatives.
I think maybe this is the so-called cultural difference, where we have a hard time understanding each other's inner thoughts but it profoundly affects our behavior.
The current situation made me very helpless, and it also made me start to doubt whether my business was worth it. The family is a warm harbor, but it is so complicated because of the relationship of interests.
I hope that this matter can be resolved satisfactorily, but for now, it seems that the relationship between me and my relatives will take time to repair.
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