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My name is Li Xiaoming, I am 28 years old and I am a secondary school Chinese teacher. Eight years ago, my father died of illness, and my mother never recovered from the pain and was depressed all day. After his father died, his uncle Li Dashan, who was supposed to come to the funeral, did not appear.
That day, I called my uncle and asked him to come to the funeral. The uncle on the other end of the phone said in a cold tone: "Xiao Ming, I have an urgent matter here, I'm afraid I won't be able to go." Do it yourself. I said excitedly, "Uncle, my father has passed away, and our whole family is looking forward to your last ride, which means a lot to us." The uncle said impatiently, "I said that there is an urgent matter, can't you be considerate?" ”
I was very sad and disappointed in my heart. As my father's best friend and brother, my uncle had other things to do at his father's funeral, which was too unfilial. I couldn't help but raise my voice and say to my uncle: "Uncle, you are embarrassing our whole family! My father has always cared so much about you, you don't even have the filial piety to attend the funeral!" Uncle immediately hung up the phone.
I threw the phone back to my landline in anger, and my mother came over worriedly and saw me with red eyes. I told my mother, "Uncle he's not coming, he said there was an emergency." The mother sighed in disappointment: "Dashan has always done its own thing, forget it, let's do it ourselves." ”
My father's funeral was very simple, and only a few of our close relatives came. Sure enough, my uncle's family didn't show up. After the funeral, my mother and I decided to cut ties with my uncle's family in the future, and we could live well without this unfilial uncle.
Eight years have passed, and it seems as if my father was only buried yesterday. In the past eight years, my uncle's family has completely cut off contact with our two families, and they don't even have contact for the New Year's holidays. I often think of my uncle, and I feel a little guilty in my heart, shouldn't I have turned my face with him back then, after all, feelings can't be forced.
I was admitted to a local university, busy with work and Xi, and gradually left this matter behind.
When I got home, I went with my mother to my father's grave to pay my respects. Although my mother is old, she has never diminished her longing for her father. Looking at the black and white photo of my father, my mother couldn't help but shed tears, and I comforted her softly.
Just as we were about to leave the cemetery, a figure caught my attention. I saw a young man standing not far away, looking at us with a complicated expression. When I looked closely, it turned out to be my uncle's son, my cousin Bruce Lee.
Xiaolong walked over and greeted me a little shyly: "Brother, long time no see." I was a little surprised, nodded and said, "Xiaolong, why did you come here?" Xiaolong said, "I heard that today is my uncle's death day, so I came over to take a look. ”
I have a very complicated heart, on the one hand, I am a little happy that Xiaolong still remembers his father, and on the other hand, I still have some trouble with their family. The mother was silent, her face could not hide her sadness.
Seeing this, Xiaolong plucked up the courage to say to us: "Aunt, brother, I came here today to tell you that I hope the two families can reconcile as before. I was a little surprised: "Why do you say that all of a sudden?"
Xiaolong's expression was gloomy: "Dad, he has liver cancer, and he has reached an advanced stage, and his health is getting worse." His greatest wish was to see his uncle again, but now that his uncle had passed away, his father was full of remorse. ”
My mother and I were shocked to hear the news. It turned out that my uncle was terminally ill and dying. I had mixed feelings in my mind, and I didn't know how to react for a while. The mother was silent, a hint of worry flashing in her eyes.
Xiaolong continued: "Brother, I know that it was very unfilial for my father not to attend my uncle's funeral. But now that my father is terminally ill and his time is running out, I hope you can forgive him for his mistakes back then, give him a chance to atone for his sins, and our family will be reconciled. ”
I hesitated, full of contradictions. Seeing this, Xiaolong pleaded again: "Brother, please give Dad a chance." He regrets it now and just wants to get your forgiveness before leaving. ”
The mother finally spoke: "Xiaolong, we are also very sad that your father is sick. But what happened back then was so sad for us. I also said, "I need time to think about this." ”
Xiaolong did not give up and continued to persuade us. I looked at Xiaolong's sincere eyes, and I also wanted to forgive my uncle, but I had to think carefully. We agreed with Xiaolong to go to the hospital to see how my uncle was doing before making a decision.
On the way to the hospital, I couldn't calm down for a long time. My thoughts about my uncle were mixed, and I was sometimes angry at his unfilial piety, and sometimes sad for his illness. The mother silently looked out the car window, her eyes full of worry.
When we arrived at the hospital, Xiaolong took us to my uncle's ward. I took a deep breath and pushed the door open. I saw my uncle's thin figure half-lying on the hospital bed, with a full beard, and the vigor of my memory.
The uncle couldn't cry: "Auntie, I know that I was sorry for him when I didn't go to see my brother off for the last time, and I have always been haunted by it." Now that I have this damn terminal illness, I know that my time is short, and I just want to get your forgiveness before I go!"
I still didn't speak, and my heart was at war with heaven and man. Seeing that I was unmoved, my uncle turned to my mother and begged: "Auntie, I really know that I was wrong, I shouldn't have been so ruthless back then." Now I only have one last wish, which is to get your forgiveness, so that our family can be reconciled as before, and not let the regrets continue. ”
Looking at my uncle's painful appearance, my heart began to soften. He did pay a terrible price for his mistakes back then. The mother also shed tears and whispered, "Dashan, I forgive you." Let it pass. ”
In this way, on the day of my father's death, we finally reconciled with my uncle's family. After being discharged from the hospital, life for my uncle's family was still difficult. My mother and I decided to visit them often and give them some living expenses.
I also got to know Xiaolong's cousin again. He is mature and steady, and takes good care of his uncle. With him, I felt like I had regained my brotherhood. I often reflect on the fact that the most precious thing is family, and we can't break off brotherhood because of a misunderstanding.
My mother and I visited my uncle more often and did what we could to take care of him and help him through the last days of his life.
My heart was like a knife, I held my uncle's hand and said, "Uncle, you will definitely get better, we will always be by your side." Uncle shook his head weakly, it was already difficult to say the whole thing.
At this time, Xiaolong also rushed over, and after seeing his father's condition, he said with red eyes: "Dad, you must hold on! We will take care of Auntie, don't worry!"
Uncle nodded with difficulty, no longer having the strength to speak. Xiaolong and I stayed with him until he took his last breath.
My uncle's funeral was very simple, and only a few of our closest people came. Burying my uncle's ashes next to my father's grave, Xiaolong and I looked at each other and smiled, both with red eyes.
"Uncle, please rest in peace in the spirit of heaven. We will always remember you and will always be together like brothers. I said silently in my heart.
Since then, our two families have become a real family. Xiaolong often comes to my house to visit his mother, and I will also visit Xiaolong and his mother.
Xiaolong and I would go to visit the graves together, and then sit in front of the graves of my father and uncle and talk about their deeds. Through these memories, I feel that they are all around us, living in our hearts forever.
This incident made me truly realize that the most precious thing between family members is affection. Life is fragile, and we should cherish the time we spend with our families and repair broken relationships.
I no longer resent my uncle's mistakes back then, because he had atoned for his sins with his life. I decided to carry on my uncle's legacy and work with Xiaolong to protect our mother and keep the brotherhood alive.
The most beautiful emotions in the world are brotherhood and family love. This is also the value that my father wanted to convey most in his life. I will always remember and pass on this emotion.
Time flies, and in a blink of an eye, I have entered middle age. After my mother passed away due to illness, I lived alone, occasionally going back to my hometown to visit my parents' grave.
One day, I went to clean up at my parents' grave and saw a figure standing not far away. When I got closer, it turned out to be Xiaolong, who was much more mature than I remembered.
"Brother, long time no see!" Xiaolong greeted me warmly.
"Xiaolong, why did you come back all of a sudden?" I was a little surprised.
Xiaolong said with a smile: "I have arranged all the jobs abroad and decided to return to China to accompany my mother and you." We brothers should be together. ”
I patted Xiaolong's shoulder with emotion: "You have grown up and are very responsible." We're in need of you!"
I encouraged him and said, "Just ask any questions you have, we are brothers." ”
I looked at Xiaolong in surprise: "What do you mean? wasn't it because your dad was in a hurry?"
I listened in shock, tears streaming down my cheeks. It turned out that my uncle was not only not wrong, but sacrificed his last wish to protect us.
"Dad, he has never been able to fulfill his filial piety to his uncle, which is the biggest regret in his life. Xiaolong also shed tears.
I hugged the little dragon tightly, and the two brothers wept bitterly at the grave of our parents. Through this incident, I was finally completely relieved, and my admiration and gratitude for my uncle came spontaneously.
"Uncle, please rest in peace in the spirit of heaven! I said reverently.
Since then, the two brothers have often returned to their hometown to protect this brotherhood hand in hand. I also tell the story of my uncle, thank him for his great sacrifice, and pass on this brotherly love.
On the day of the wedding, I excitedly stood by Xiaolong's side and welcomed the newlyweds with him. Looking at Xiaolong's happy smile, I was also sincerely happy for him.
I interrupted him and smiled and said, "You don't need to say it, we're all family." You've found your own happiness, and I'm satisfied. ”
Xiaolong suddenly said to me solemnly: "Brother, I want to have a son and name him Xiaoshan, is it okay?"
I was stunned for a moment, and immediately understood Xiaolong's intentions. Moved, I patted him on the shoulder: "Okay! You must be called Xiaoshan, not only to inherit your father's name, but also to inherit his legacy, and pass it on from generation to generation!"
In this way, when the mountain was born, we were ecstatic. I picked up the hill with joy and anticipation in my eyes. Xiaolong also shed tears of emotion.
I whispered into Xiaoshan's ear, "Xiaoshan, you have to remember that we are a family, and blood is thicker than water. No matter what happens, families will always look after each other. This brotherhood will be passed down from generation to generation!"
Today, I am old, but every time I see Xiaolong and Xiaoshan, I feel extremely relieved and happy.
In this world, the most memorable thing is the love of family. It transcends life and death, transcends time and space, and nourishes our hearts forever.
The most painful thing in life is brotherhood. I will use my story to influence every listener and let the love of brothers and sisters last forever!