The day before the interview, I was in a state of nervousness. It was the first time in my life that an interview was so important, and I knew that it would mean a lot to me if I could make it through. I sat in my room, looking at my reflection in the mirror over and over again, adjusting my clothes and expressions. I was also very nervous, but I knew that I had to keep everything as good as possible. This opportunity is so important.
The next day, early in the morning, I hurried to the interview place. During the whole process, I successfully passed the written test and interview, and with a long breath, I walked out of the door of the company excitedly. I turned on my phone and was about to tell my family the good news, but at this time, I received a very surprising message.
The news came from her cousin Yan Ting, who wrote: "My relatives have a big birthday every year, and this year's 15 tables are only full of 5 tables. "Seeing this news, I couldn't help but frown, I didn't know what was going on at home. Although I wasn't very good at dealing with conflicts within my family, I always felt that this matter was closely related to the happiness of my family, so I decided to call back and ask what was going on.
When I dialed the phone, I heard my mother's anxious voice: "Do you know? Today is the birthday party of the eldest cousin, but the eldest cousin was so angry that he quit the group because our house was only full of five tables!"
I was even more shocked when I heard it, I didn't expect my eldest cousin to be angry for this reason. The eldest cousin is an important person in our family, and the annual birthday party is a family event, and everyone takes time out to attend. I didn't expect such a situation to happen this year, which is a big shame for our family.
Mom told me to go home right away and help with the matter, and I hurriedly packed myself up and rushed home. As soon as I entered the door, I saw the angry back of my eldest cousin, who seemed to have a stomach full of grievances, and even a trace of anger.
"Big cousin, I'm here. I walked over to him and said to him. He didn't speak, just snorted.
"Big cousin, don't be angry, there must be some misunderstanding in our family. "I tried to comfort him.
"Misunderstanding, who of you people can understand me but me!" the eldest cousin suddenly turned his head to me and glared angrily.
I was a little surprised that my eldest cousin was rarely angry with us, and he had always been a gentle man. "Big cousin, what's wrong with you?" I asked, a little puzzled.
"Do you know why my birthday party can only fill five tables this time? It's because I have made so many excuses in the face of my family, but these excuses are only used by you outsiders!" said the eldest cousin angrily.
I know in my heart that my eldest cousin has always cared about the face of the family, and he has done a lot of things outside for the face of the family. I understand that this banquet was only full of 5 guests, which was a huge blow to him.
"Big cousin, I didn't do a good job of conveying the news to my family in time, so that there was such an embarrassing situation, I'm sorry. "I don't know how to comfort him.
"I also blame myself, I attach too much importance to this birthday party, but I didn't expect to make such a big joke and make your family embarrassed. The eldest cousin said with some remorse.
I spent an afternoon with my eldest cousin, and before I knew it, it was getting dark. As the night wore on, I felt how important it was to have a family relationship and understanding. Although my eldest cousin's anger was resolved, there was still a trace of uneasiness in my heart. Perhaps, this interview means a lot to me, but it may be even more important for the emotional entanglement between my family.
Just when my heart was heavy, something even more anxious happened at home. When my mother was sorting out the clutter at home, she accidentally found an old love letter with her father's name clearly written on it. This made her mother very angry, and she went to her father on the spot and asked about the origin of the love letter.
"How could you hide such a thing?!" Mom asked Dad aloud, pointing to the love letter.
Dad also looked a little flustered, and he explained hesitantly: "This was a long time ago, it was a relationship experience when I was younger, and I had no idea that this letter still existed." ”
Mom's anger did not subside because of Dad's explanation, she said angrily: "Over the years, I have put all my heart and soul into family and marriage, I didn't expect you to hide such a thing from me!"
At this time, the atmosphere at home became extremely tense. I couldn't help but feel helpless, this was a situation I'd never seen before, and I didn't know what to do. This unprecedented conflict between my mother and father made me feel strange and uneasy about my family.
For a few days, the atmosphere at home was heavy. Mom was unusually closed and wandering around the house, while Dad was unusually silent, as if he couldn't talk about it. When I saw the contradictions between them, I couldn't help but feel anxious.
One night, I decided to find a chance to talk to my dad. As my hand holding the teacup trembled slightly, I started talking to my dad about it. I told him that my mother actually cares about the family very much, she has given a lot to this marriage, and the appearance of this love letter is a great harm to her.
After listening to me, Dad was silent for a while, and then he said, "I know I was wrong, I really didn't expect this letter to last to this day." But I hope you can help me convince your mom that this is just a past experience and that it doesn't have any impact on our marriage. ”
I thought about it, and maybe Dad really regretted it. So I promised my dad that I would do everything I could to convince my mom so that she could let go.
Over the next few days, I had an in-depth conversation with my mom. I told her that Dad didn't mean to hurt her, and that the love letter was a thing of the past for him. I persuaded her, Xi
When I got home that night, the atmosphere in the whole family was a little dreary. The anger of the eldest cousin has passed, but the whole family is still filled with an atmosphere of embarrassment and unspeakable oppression.
Early the next morning, I heard a serious conversation between my aunt and my eldest cousin in the living room. I crept close to the door, wanting to hear what they were saying. I heard my eldest cousin reproach my aunt for not informing other relatives about the birthday party in a timely manner. The aunt said that it was a misunderstanding, and she thought that the eldest cousin should not leave the group at the birthday party. During the conversation, their emotions gradually became excited.
And when I heard my father's voice, he said, "Okay, okay, don't be angry, everyone." It doesn't do anyone any good if it goes on like this. Dad's presence interrupted their argument.
I know very little that such a conflict occurs in the family. I suddenly felt a strong sense of responsibility that I had to resolve the dispute at home. I stood silently in the doorway, thinking about what to do.
Soon after, I decided to ask everyone to sit down and talk about the incident in detail. I spoke clearly about the views between my eldest cousin and my aunt, hoping that they would understand each other. Under my guidance, they gradually calmed down and began to listen to each other.
"Big cousin, I understand that you are very concerned about this banquet, but I think there is a reason why our relatives were absent from the birthday party. It is believed that their absence from this banquet was not deliberate, and it may be due to some other unexpected reasons. "I'm trying to explain it from another angle.
"You also have to understand the eldest cousin, he has always cared about the family's traditions and face, and the situation of this banquet is indeed a shock to him. I said to my aunt again.
Gradually, the family began to have a conversation, and the mood gradually eased. The eldest cousin and aunt also gradually understood each other's position, and they decided to reconcile and apologize to each other.
"I'm sorry, I was too emotional yesterday. The eldest cousin spoke first.
"I shouldn't be so adamant about my position, the most important thing is that our family can be united. The aunt also apologized.
The reconciliation of the family has eased the atmosphere of the whole family, and I deeply feel that tolerance and understanding between family members is very important. I hope that in the days to come, the family will be more harmonious and less unpleasant.
Just a while after the eldest cousin's birthday party, something happened in the family that caught everyone off guard. Mom suddenly felt unwell, and after some examination, the doctor told us that Mom had a disease that required surgery. The news was a devastating blow to the whole family, and we were all very worried and anxious.
The financial burden on the family is not light, coupled with the mother's illness, everyone has fallen into a heavy atmosphere. My dad was worried about my mother's condition all day, and my cousin and I went home to take care of my mother as much as we could. And these pressures are a challenge for every member of our family.
During this time, some minor frictions gradually appeared within the family. Because of his mother's illness, his father had to work overtime to earn more money to pay for medical expenses, resulting in little time for him to take care of the family's chores. And my cousin and I often have some quarrels because of the situation at home. Sometimes, it is difficult for us to control our emotions in the face of difficulties.
Although these small contradictions did not lead to any major contradictions or misunderstandings between us, in such an environment, the contradictions in our family were extremely acute and sensitive. Our family was plunged into an atmosphere of heaviness and worry because of my mother's illness.
I came home with a lot of thoughts. The incident of my eldest cousin's withdrawal from the group gave me a lot to think about. I know that there have always been contradictions within the family, sometimes they are hidden beneath the surface, but everyone knows that they exist. When I walked into the house and was about to talk to my eldest cousin and mother about this banquet, I suddenly heard my grandmother's voice.
"Xiaoting, you're back. Do you know why the eldest cousin is angry?" said Grandma's tone with a hint of reproach.
"I don't know, but I know it must be because of the banquet. "I'll be honest.
Grandma sighed and said with a hint of helplessness: "Actually, the reason why this banquet is only full of 5 tables of guests is because there is something going on at your second uncle's house, and they can't come over." That's why it's the way it is. ”
I was stunned, I didn't expect such a thing to happen at my second uncle's house. I called and asked my second uncle, only to learn that there was a problem with his business, and he happened to meet the birthday party of his eldest cousin, and he felt shameless, so he didn't come. I didn't expect such a small matter to involve so many contradictions.
When I got home, I sat down with my eldest cousin and my mother and had a good talk. Although the eldest cousin was still a little unhappy, after knowing the reason for his second uncle's family, he was no longer so angry. Mom was also comforting the eldest cousin, hoping that he would understand this sudden situation.
"Big cousin, please forgive the second uncle and his family, after all, they are also helpless. "I tried to speak for my second uncle.
"I know, I'll try to let go. The eldest cousin finally nodded, looking at me and my mother and smiling slightly.
This incident made me see the contradictions and entanglements within the family, which are not as calm as they seem on the surface. However, I also clearly understand that understanding and tolerance between family members are the key to solving everything. I hope that one day in the future, our family will become more harmonious because of more understanding and tolerance.