In the southwest of China, in Yibin City, Sichuan Province, lives a student Li who is full of filial piety. His family was not wealthy, but he had a pair of hardworking and simple parents, and their lives were simple and frugal. When Li was returning home during the summer vacation, he happened to hear his mother complaining about the stuck mobile phone, which made him have an idea in his heart.
Li knew that his parents' mobile phones had been used for many years, and it was time for them to get a new one. So, he decided to use his spare time to work part-time and save enough money to get his parents a new mobile phone.
He found a part-time job and was able to save about $1,000 a month. After more than three months of hard work, he finally saved enough money to buy a new mobile phone for his parents.
The two mobile phones cost 3,500 yuan together, which is a lot of money for Li. But he felt that it was very worthwhile, because when he saw his mother's surprised expression when he got the new mobile phone, and when he learned that the money was earned through his son's part-time job, his mother's eyes were full of distress and touch.
Li said that this was the first time he felt that he had repaid his parents, and it was also the first time that he truly realized the meaning of making money. He felt very proud and satisfied, because he knew that this money was not just a number, but also the result of his hard work, a manifestation of his filial piety.
This story tells us that filial piety is not only expressed verbally, but also manifested through practical actions. In his own way, Li expressed his love and gratitude to his parents. His behavior has also made more people realize that making money is not only to meet their material needs, but also to be able to help their families and repay their nurturing kindness.
In this ordinary family in Yibin, Sichuan, Li's actions brought warmth and joy to the family. His parents, although they said that they were distressed, were full of pride and relief in their hearts. They know that their sons have grown up and learned to be grateful and reciprocate.
Mr. Li's story also brings inspiration to each of us. No matter what our living conditions are, we can care for and repay our parents in our own way. Maybe we can't buy them a new mobile phone by earning money through part-time jobs like Mr. Li, but we can express our love and gratitude to them in the details of our daily lives.
Let us learn from Xi students, use our own practical actions to be filial to our parents, and repay those who have paid for us silently. Let us also experience the meaning of making money, not only to satisfy our own desires, but also to be able to help others and pass on love and warmth. This kind of life is the most meaningful and valuable.