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My name is Lin Jing, I am 20 years old this year, and after my father and mother divorced, he married my stepmother Li Wei. Li Wei is ten years younger than my father, and she is the kind of woman who can be seen at a glance as shrewd and capable. We live in an old neighborhood in Beijing, where neighbors have mixed reviews of Ms. Li.
That afternoon, I was in my room for an online class when I suddenly heard a low conversation in the living room. I walked to the door softly and saw Li Wei sitting on the sofa, looking at my dad with a solemn expression.
"Lao Lin, I really need this money. Li Wei's tone carried a hint of pleading.
My dad frowned and looked a little hesitant: "100,000 yuan, this is not a small amount." What the hell are you going to do with all that money?"
Li Wei bit her lip and replied in a low voice: "My brother has had some problems in his business recently, and he urgently needs turnover." ”
My dad sighed and shook his head, "I'll have to think about it." ”
I watched their conversation to myself. My dad was an honest man and was never good at saying no to people's requests. Li Wei also seemed to see this, she stood up, walked up to my father, and whispered: "I know this is a big request, so I plan to write an IOU, you can rest assured, I will definitely pay it back." ”
My dad was obviously a little impressed by the offer. He pondered for a moment, then finally nodded, "Okay, but there has to be a witness." ”
Li Wei turned her head to look at me, smiled and said, "Then let Jing Jing be the witness." ”
I was taken aback by the sudden offer, but I couldn't refuse. I walked into the living room, Li Wei handed me a piece of paper and a pen, and I watched her write down the specific amount of borrowing and the repayment period on the IOU.
Over the next few days, the atmosphere in the house became a little strange. My dad was often reticent, and Li Wei continued her daily life like no one. I began to wonder what the money was for, why did Li Wei borrow so much money, and did her brother really have a hard time?
One night, I heard Li Wei talking on the phone with a man named "Xiao Zhang", and her tone was full of intimacy.
"Xiao Zhang, don't worry, I've already borrowed the money. This time it will definitely help you solve the problem. Li Wei's voice was cautious, as if she was afraid of being heard by others.
I was shocked, who is this "Xiao Zhang"? Why did Li Wei help him? Could it be that the money she borrowed was not for her brother?
My curiosity drove me to decide to investigate the matter privately. The next day, I took the opportunity to look through Li Wei's phone and found her chat history with a contact named "Zhang Qiang". I was amazed by the content of the chat, and the relationship between them was clearly not simple. I can't help but start to wonder, Li Wei
Whether there is some kind of unusual relationship with this Zhang Qiang, and the loan is just a cover.
I decided to find a chance to talk to my dad about it, but I was afraid it would hurt him by doing so. I struggled mentally for several days, but finally decided to observe for a while.
At this moment, our family welcomed a new member, Li Wei's niece, Xiaohui. She is the daughter of Li Wei's sister, who has just entered her freshman year this year, and because the school is close to our home, she moved in with us. Xiaohui is a sunny and cheerful girl, and she and I quickly became good friends.
One night, Xiaohui shared with me her family's struggle. She said that her mother has been in poor health recently, and the family's financial situation is also very tight. After listening to this, my heart moved, could it be that Li Wei borrowed money to help her sister and Xiaohui?
I decided to give Li Wei some more time to see what she would do with the money. However, as time went on, I found that Li Wei and Zhang Qiang were in contact more and more frequently. At one point, I even found a bank withdrawal slip in her bag that showed that she had just withdrawn a large sum of money from my dad.
This made me wonder if Li Wei was really helping her family or had other purposes. I decided to talk to Zhang Qiang privately to find out the real relationship between them.
Through Li Wei's mobile phone, I found Zhang Qiang's contact information. I sent him a message, pretending to be a friend of Li Wei. Unexpectedly, he replied to me quickly and asked me to meet at a café.
On the day of the meeting, I arrived at the agreed place in advance. When Zhang Qiang arrived, I pretended to ask about Li Wei and him casually. Zhang Qiang didn't seem to notice my intentions, and he talked endlessly about his and Li Wei's "plan".
It turned out that Zhang Qiang and Li Wei were college lovers, and later broke up for various reasons. Recently, Zhang Qiang's company has encountered a financial crisis and is in urgent need of a cash turnover. He contacted Li Wei and hoped that she could help. Li Wei thought of borrowing money from my father.
Hearing this, my heart was half cold. I thought that Li Wei might really be trying to help her family, but now it seems that she is just using my dad.
When I got home, I was deep in thought. What should I do? Do I tell my dad everything directly, or do I confront Li Wei? At this moment, I suddenly received an anxious call from Xiaohui.
"Lin Jing, come back soon, your father and Li Wei are arguing!" Xiaohui's voice was full of worry.
I hurried home and saw chaos in the living room. My dad sat on the couch with a pale face, while Li Wei stood to the side, looking flustered.
My dad's eyes flashed when he saw me come in
A hint of pain. His voice trembled: "Quietly, I... I may have been scammed. ”
My heart sank, I took a deep breath and asked, "Dad, what's going on?"
My dad's eyes were full of disappointment and anger: "I accidentally saw Li Wei's mobile phone today and found her chat history with a person named Zhang Qiang. They... They've been lying to me, the 100,000 dollars..."
Before my dad finished speaking, Li Wei suddenly knelt down and looked at my dad with tears in her eyes: "Lao Lin, I was wrong, I was really wrong." I did borrow money from you for Zhang Qiang's sake, but I never thought of lying to you, I..."
Li Wei's words made me unable to calm down. I was filled with anger and disappointment, but at the same time I was thinking about what to do next.
Xiaohui stood aside, watching all this, and tears fell with it. She whispered, "Auntie, why are you doing this?"
Li Wei choked up and turned to Xiaohui: "Xiaohui, I... I was really forced to do so. Zhang Qiang: He... He threatened me that if I didn't help him, he would reveal some things about my past. ”
Hearing this, I realized that the story was even more complex than I had imagined. I walked up to my dad and whispered, "Dad, let's calm down first, this matter needs to be handled properly." ”
Just then, the doorbell rang. I went to open the door, and a middle-aged man stood outside the door, looking a little anxious: "Hello, I'm Zhang Qiang." I've heard something is going on here, and I'd like to explain. ”
I let Zhang Qiang in, he walked to the living room, looked at Li Wei, and a trace of guilt flashed in his eyes: "Weiwei, I know I was wrong, I shouldn't have involved you in this matter." I came today to return the money to Lao Lin. ”
Zhang Qiang took out an envelope from his pocket and handed it to my dad. My dad took the envelope, but his eyes were still cold: "This money is only part of the problem." I care more about your deception of me. ”
Zhang Qiang lowered his head, unable to respond. Li Wei knelt on the ground, crying and begging my father's forgiveness.
I stood aside, my mind mixed. I know that my dad is a soft-hearted man, and he may forgive Li Wei, but all this betrayal and lies have left an indelible mark on our family.
I turned to Xiaohui, her eyes full of uneasiness and worry. I whispered to her, "Xiaohui, no matter what happens, we will face it together." ”
Xiaohui nodded, a determined glint in her eyes. I know that whatever the outcome of this affair is, we are going to have a fresh start ahead of us. My dad, Li Wei, Zhang Qiang, everyone needs time to reflect on and deal with the consequences of this incident.
I silently thought in my heart that this home, this experience, would be an important turning point in my life. Whatever the future holds
You have to be strong and learn from it.
In the days that followed, the atmosphere at home was unusually heavy. My dad did not immediately respond to Zhang Qiang and Li Wei's requests, but dealt with his emotions in silence. I tried to be as neutral as possible, but I knew in my heart that this turmoil was a profound test for each of us.
During this time, Xiaohui and I became closer. We would walk together in the evenings and talk about our dreams and futures. Xiaohui is very disappointed by her aunt's behavior, but she also understands that everyone can make mistakes.
One night, my dad called me and Xiaohui to the living room to talk. He looked much calmer than before. "Jingjing, Xiaohui, I've thought about it for a long time. This has hurt each of us, but I don't want to give up on our family because of that. I decided to give Vivi a chance to make amends. ”
Li Wei was also present at this time, her eyes full of gratitude and guilt. She looked at my dad: "Lao Lin, thank you." I know I've made a big mistake, and I'm going to try to do well and regain your trust. ”
I watched this scene with mixed feelings. I understood my dad's decision, but at the same time worried about whether it was the right choice. I decided to support my dad's decision, but I also secretly decided that if Li Wei behaved out of line again, I would be the first to stand up and protect my dad.
In the days that followed, the atmosphere at home slowly returned to calm. Li Wei strives to express herself, minimising contact with the outside world and concentrating on taking care of her family. My dad slowly let go of the anger in his heart, but I knew that he still had a wound in his heart that would not heal.
During this time, I also began to reflect on my own life. This experience has made me realize that life is complex and full of uncertainties. We can't predict the future, but we can choose how to deal with the present.
I decided to devote myself to writing, documenting the stories of my family and the life philosophies I learned from them. I started writing in the evenings, putting into words my feelings, thoughts, and experiences.
Xiaohui also found her own direction in the process. She began to study hard to Xi, hoping to be independent in the future and no longer dependent on her family. We often discussed our dreams and plans together, which became each other's support and motivation.
A few months later, I finished my first novel. It is a work about family, love, and humanity. I sent it to several publishers in the hope of finding an opportunity to publish it.
One day, I received a reply from a publisher who was interested in my novel and wanted to meet with me to discuss publication. I'm thrilled, it's a fresh start for me.
I shared this good news with my dad, Li Wei and Xiaohui. They were all happy for me, especially my dad, who had pride in his eyes
Tears of pride and emotion. He hugged me tightly and said, "Jingjing, you have really grown up, and I am proud of you." ”
At that moment, I felt incomparably warm and empowered. I know that no matter how difficult the road ahead is, the support and love of my family will be my strongest backing.
The meeting with the publisher went very well. They are very appreciative of my work, believing that it has deep social significance and strong emotional expression. We quickly finalized the publishing contract, and my novel will be officially published next quarter.
During this period, Li Wei's changes were also very obvious. She began volunteering in the community to help those in need. Her actions gradually earned the respect of her neighbors and gradually repaired her relationship with my dad.
One day, I saw Li Wei and my dad busy in the kitchen together, and their laughter came through the hallway to my room. At that moment, I felt a kind of family harmony and warmth that I had not felt for a long time.
Xiaohui has also made her own progress. She has always done well in her academic Xi and won the first prize in an academic competition. I am comforted by her confidence and independence, and I know she will have a bright future.
The release day of my novel has finally arrived. I invited my dad, Li Wei and Xiaohui to the press conference. When I stood on the stage and faced a large number of readers and media, I was extremely emotional.
I talked about the background of the creation of this novel and what it means to me personally. I am grateful to my family, whose experiences and stories give me inspiration and motivation to create.
After the press conference, my novel quickly received praise and attention from readers. Many people were moved by the real emotions in the story, and my work has generated a lot of discussion on social media.
I started accepting invitations to various interviews and sharing sessions. My life has become more fulfilling and busy, but I have always maintained my passion and persistence in writing.
Over time, the scars in my home have gradually healed. We learned to understand and tolerate each other, and family relationships became stronger.
My dad and Li Wei's relationship is also getting better and better. Li Wei's change made my dad regain his trust in her. Although the scars of the past cannot be completely erased, they have chosen to support each other and face the future together.
Xiaohui has also gradually grown into an independent and confident young woman. Although she still has a long way to go in life, I believe she has enough courage and wisdom to face any challenge.
As for me, writing has become an integral part of my life. The success of my first novel strengthened my resolve to pursue a career in writing. I started working on my second work, hoping to continue to touch people's hearts with my brushstrokes.
This home, these experiences, have become the most valuable treasure in my life. They taught me
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