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My cousin Xiao Ming and I grew up together, so we can say that we are inseparable. I have a relatively gentle personality, but Xiao Ming is very straightforward, and sometimes he causes trouble, but he is very good to me. I still remember when I was in the fourth grade of elementary school, a few older children bullied me, and Xiao Ming rushed up to scuffle with them, and finally beat them all away. Although the teacher later criticized Xiao Ming, he said happily: "It's worth beating away the bad boy who bullied my cousin!"
We're both in our thirties now, and we each have our own local restaurants. I run a small shop that specializes in home-cooked food, and its customers are mainly locals. Xiao Ming's restaurant is larger, close to the business district, and its customer base includes many office workers.
Last Saturday, I was busy preparing ingredients in the store when Xiao Ming pushed the door open and walked in, and said to me excitedly: "Cousin, I have good news for you! I have been promoted to department manager, and my salary will be increased by 50% from next month!"
I happily shook hands with him and congratulated: "Wow, congratulations, congratulations! This monthly salary must be tens of thousands, right?"
"That's right!" Xiao Ming smiled and said, "I'll invite you to dinner, right here with you, make a few good dishes to celebrate!"
"Okay, then I'll arrange for the chef to cook a few of our favorite dishes when we were kids. I said happily.
We talked about funny stories from our childhood, laughing while eating. After eating, Xiao Ming was about to leave, and I hurriedly asked him to settle the bill.
"Come on, come on, I'm in for a treat today, so you don't have to settle the bill for me. Xiao Ming waved his hand and said.
I felt embarrassed: "How can this be done, just as a gift to congratulate you on your promotion?"
"Come on, we are a family, I have eaten the food you have cooked for so many years, today I invite you, I will not charge you money. Xiao Ming smiled and patted me on the shoulder, turned around and left.
I saw that he was elated, so I didn't insist anymore.
"Last time it was a celebration, and this time it's to thank you for making such a delicious meal. Let's go, have a cup of tea and chat. Xiao Ming pulled me and sat down.
I was a little embarrassed, but seeing that he looked right, I went with him.
Xiao Ming frowned: "Cousin, we grew up together, and now you and I still care about this money?" Xiao Ming said unhappily.
I explained, "It's not about the money, it's about the fact that you come to eat so often and don't pay, and my small shop is also very hard to run, which is not fair to other customers." ”
"Now that I have a different position and a different status, I come to you to eat brother's meal, and I don't need you to issue an invoice for me and collect money, right?" Xiao Ming said confidently, "You should support your cousin." ”
What else do I want to say, Xiao Ming has already shaken off his hand and left. I shook my head helplessly and decided that I must insist that he pay next time.
Sure enough, a week later, Xiao Ming pushed the door open and walked in, bringing his girlfriend with him.
"Cousin, I'll bring my girlfriend to try your craft today!" Xiao Ming said with a smile.
They ordered a lot of dishes and chatted passionately while eating. After eating, Xiao Ming's girlfriend took out her wallet to pay, but was stopped by Xiao Ming: "I have a treat today!"
"What's unfair, I'm your cousin, and I don't have to pay to come to eat with you. Xiao Ming said impatiently.
"No, I have to settle the bill today. I said firmly.
"What do you mean?" Xiao Ming's face immediately sank, "I was kind enough to come to support the show, are you still like this?"
"I don't mean that, but you can't keep eating without paying. I explained.
"Okay, you don't know what to do, in that case, I won't come back again!" Xiao Ming said angrily, pulled his girlfriend and left.
I kind of regretted that I was so tough at the time, after all, we grew up together, and I shouldn't have bothered with him about the money.
Xiao Ming was silent on the other end of the phone for a while before he said, "Forget it, in fact, I was also wrong yesterday, I shouldn't always go to your place to eat and drink for nothing." ”
I hurriedly said, "I really don't care about the money, I just don't think it's good." Why don't you just come here to cheer up, and I'll invite you to dinner later, okay?"
Xiao Ming sighed and said, "Actually, I have encountered some financial difficulties recently, plus face problems, so I didn't pay." Sorry to hide it from you, I shouldn't. ”
I was very surprised and quickly asked him what had happened. Xiao Ming told me about the recent decline in the company's performance, the cancellation of his bonuses, and the failure of his stock investment. I felt very remorseful and quickly said that I would help him through this difficult time.
Our brothers talked for a long time, and we talked about everything.
I offered to help him pay his rent for 3 months and let him stay in my house temporarily. Xiao Ming felt embarrassed at first, but I repeatedly promised that I would help him through the difficulties.
"Cousin, you just live with me, don't think about anything else, there is me. I patted him on the shoulder and said.
"Thank you, cousin, I was worried that you would blame me. Xiao Ming said gratefully.
"We grew up together, and now it's time to help each other when things get tough. I said, "You have a few days of rest, adjust your condition, and I'll take care of the rest." ”
So Xiao Ming lived in my house. During the day, he would go to work in the company, and when he came back at night, we would cook, watch TV, and chat together, and the atmosphere was very harmonious. Sometimes Xiao Ming would suddenly fall silent, and I knew he was worried about the economy.
One day at dinner, Xiao Ming said: "Cousin, after thinking about it, I still have to rely on myself to solve the problem, and I can't always trouble you." ”
I hurriedly said, "You don't have to be troublesome if you live with me!" I'm glad I have someone with me. ”
"I've already asked my friends about part-time jobs, and I'm ready to do something else in my spare time to make more money. Xiao Ming said.
"That's good, I can arrange some work for you here. I said.
"But I still have to move out, and it's not convenient to live with you all the time. Xiao Ming said.
I saw Xiao Ming's embarrassment, so I said, "It's okay, if you find a suitable house, you can move out, but you still come to eat with me, and I promise to give you the best food!"
Xiao Ming smiled: "Okay, then it's decided." I'll pay you back, and we'll have a good time together then!"
Later, Xiao Ming really found a part-time job teaching piano, and borrowed a little money from a friend to temporarily solve his urgent need. I also often introduce him to some work, although the income is not much, but I can subsidize my living expenses.
After another two months, Xiao Ming has moved out, but he comes to my restaurant several times a week to eat. He looked much better, and the smile on his face grew.
"Cousin, I've been through the most difficult times, and you've really helped me a lot. "One day at dinner, Xiao Ming said to me gratefully.
"I'm glad I could help you. I said, "But I've thought a lot about it during this time, and I don't think I should have been so self-respecting in the first place, so I just asked you for help." Xiao Ming said with some reproach.
"Don't think about it so much, you also encountered difficulties at the beginning, I understand. I comforted him.
"I really owe a debt of gratitude to your cousin, if it wasn't for the confidence and support you gave me, I don't know how I would have survived that time. Xiao Ming said sincerely.
I patted him on the shoulder: "I'm glad I can help." By the way, I've developed a few new dishes here, you can try them all today, and you're guaranteed to have a good time!"
"Okay!" Xiao Ming smiled, his eyes lit up.
I immediately asked the chef to make Ming's favorite home-cooked dishes, and added a few new creative dishes. Xiao Ming was full of praise while eating, and said that my craftsmanship is getting better and better.
After eating, Xiao Ming took out his wallet and prepared to check out. I waved my hand and said, "You should treat me today, as a celebration of your improvement." ”
"No, no, I have to settle the bill this time. Xiao Ming said resolutely.
I saw that he looked insistent, so I didn't refuse, and accepted his money.
"I'll pay off the money I owe you before, give me a little time. Xiao Ming said very seriously.
"Don't worry, the most important thing is to stabilize your situation first. I said.
Xiao Ming nodded, and chatted with me for a while before leaving. I looked at his back as he left, and I felt that he looked much more relaxed.
After a while, Xiao Ming's work and life gradually got on the right track. One day, he came to my store in a hurry and said that the company had finally restored his bonuses and stock dividends, and his financial conditions had finally stabilized.
"Great! It seems that the company's performance has also picked up. I said happily.
"Yes, it's all on the upswing. I'll pay off the money I owe you right away, and that's how it works. Xiao Ming said.
"Actually, it's okay if you're not in a hurry. I said.
"I have to pay it off as soon as possible, you helped me so much in the first place, I have to be honest. Xiao Ming said resolutely.
I was very relieved to see him come back on his feet. I believe that with his ability, he will achieve greater achievements in his career.
We talked for a long time, from interesting stories from childhood to future plans. Xiao Ming said that he will cherish his current job more in the future, and will also pay attention to financial management, and no longer easily invest in high-risk projects.
I laughed at him and said, "Why don't you keep all your money in the bank, so you don't have to fail to reinvest." ”
Xiao Ming also smiled: "I will be cautious, and I may ask you to help me see the feasibility before deciding." ”
"Okay, if you have any investment plans, just tell me, but you still have to make your own decisions. I said.
"Don't worry, I've learned my lesson. By the way, I'm going to invite you to travel abroad next month, just the two of us, and have a good time like when we were kids!" Xiao Ming said excitedly.
"That's a good idea!" I'm also interested.
"That's it! I've already started planning the route, let's relax when the time comes!" Xiao Ming said.
It's gratifying to see him regain his former enthusiasm.
A month later, we traveled abroad as promised. We had a lot of fun on this trip, climbing mountains and wading through rivers every day, visiting beautiful scenery and feeling exotic scenery.
I joked, "It's like we're going back to when we were kids, running around all day, so uncomfortable." ”
"yes, it's been a long time since I've had this much fun. "This trip made me completely relaxed, you know, I was under a lot of pressure. ”
"Now that you've got it all over, it's going to get better and better in the future. "I encouraged him.
This trip brought our brothers closer together. After returning to China, Xiao Ming often came to my store to eat, and he paid every time. Sometimes he would bring friends and recommend my restaurant to others.
"Your skills are getting better and better, I have to help you publicize it!" Xiao Ming said with a smile.
With Xiao Ming's help, my restaurant business is also booming. The two brothers went through those difficult times, but it made our relationship stronger and we understood each other better.
One day, Xiao Ming came to me in a hurry and said, "Cousin, I have good news for you, I have been promoted to vice president!"
"Wow! I gave him a big hug.
We opened a bottle of red wine and toasted alof, just like he had when he was promoted.
"I am where I am today, and your support has played a big role. Xiao Ming said gratefully.
"It's all your own effort, I didn't do anything. I laughed.
"You gave me confidence and support in my most difficult times, which is more valuable than anything else. "So I will always remember how you helped me." ”
"We are family and it is right to help you. I patted him on the shoulder.
"If you encounter any difficulties in the future, feel free to come to me. Of course, I'm sure you'll run your restaurant successfully. Xiao Ming said with a smile.
"Thank you, I'll do my best. We, brothers, have to work together. I smiled at Xiao Ming, too.
Time flies, and another two years have passed in the blink of an eye. Xiao Ming's career in the company was smooth, and he was promoted from vice president to general manager. My restaurant has also doubled in size and my business is booming.
One day, Xiao Ming ran over excitedly and said that he was ready to propose.
"I'm planning to propose next week, at a restaurant by the sea. Xiao Ming said mysteriously, "You must come, I need you to be my best man!"
"Okay, I'll be there on time!" I said happily.
On the day of the proposal, I arrived at the seaside restaurant early. Xiao Ming was wearing a custom suit and looked very handsome. The proposal was a success, and his girlfriend gladly accepted.
After the banquet, Xiao Ming said excitedly: "I finally proposed to my beloved successfully, do you say that I am the happiest person in the world!"
"你确实很幸福. 我衷心地blessing他。
"I have to thank you for helping me through this difficult time and making me who I am today. Xiao Ming said gratefully.
"It's all your own effort. I said.
"No, if it wasn't for you, I would have been crushed by the difficulties. I will always remember how helpful you were to me. Xiao Ming said firmly.
I saw the gratitude in his eyes, and I also deeply felt the preciousness of the friendship between his family.
Time flies, and we are all entering middle age. Xiao Ming has a successful career and a happy family. My restaurant is also booming with his help. Whenever my brothers and I get together, we talk about the difficult times we have spent together, and feel that the love between our families can overcome all difficulties.
I sincerely hope that my brothers and I will always be with us and witness more beautiful moments in life together.