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It's been three years since my grandfather passed away, but every time the death day comes, I think of his kind face.
But three years ago, my grandfather died of illness. His departure hit me hard, and it also worsened the relationship between my father and uncle, who were not very harmonious.
I'm actually sad that the two of us don't have a good relationship. Every time I persuaded my father, he said that the uncle was wrong first, and he would never bow his head. But the uncle has the same attitude. In the past three years, every Spring Festival or other festivals, my father and uncle's family have gone their separate ways, and they have never reunited together.
Just yesterday, a phone call suddenly broke the deadlock. It was my uncle's wife, my eldest mother, calling.
"Xiao Ming, are you at home? I'm the eldest mother. A familiar voice came from the other end of the line.
"Auntie, I'm at home. What's the matter?" I was a little surprised. In the past three years, my aunt rarely called me.
"Well, tomorrow is your grandfather's death day, I want to invite you home, and we will worship grandpa together. The eldest lady's tone was a little hesitant.
"Xiao Ming, this time I really want to call the whole family back. You know, Grandpa has been gone for so many years, and we shouldn't be so disunited all the time. The eldest lady's tone was full of pleading, "Come back this time, just for grandpa." ”
I was silent. Indeed, grandpa is gone, and we shouldn't be estranged like this forever. But it is very difficult to restore the relationship between my father and my uncle.
"Okay, auntie, I'll be sure tomorrow
When I got home, I went to visit my dad first. In the past three years, he seems to have aged a lot, and his hair has grayed a lot.
"Dad, are you okay?" I asked with concern.
"Hey, that's it, I'm old, I always feel back pain and leg pain from time to time. Dad sighed, "It's you, the work is going well, right?"
"It's good, the company recently had a new project and I was promoted to project manager. ”
"Well, yes, yes, you have to work hard, Dad is old, and the family depends on you. ”
I nodded, and then asked tentatively, "Dad, tomorrow, will you go back to visit grandpa?"
Dad's face immediately sank: "Why do you want to go back? Will the people from the uncle's family also go?"
I explained: "It was my aunt who called me back, and she said that this time she was going to call the whole family back to commemorate my grandfather." ”
"I'm not going!" Dad immediately became excited, "Uncle that guy, in order to fight for the inheritance, said that I took advantage of it, and even found a lawyer to write and threaten, it's just too much! I will never see him again in my life!"
"Dad, that's all in the past, for Grandpa's sake, let's put down the dispute this time. I persuaded.
"No! I won't go!" Dad has a tough attitude.
Seeing him like this, I couldn't persuade him anymore, so I could only sigh: "Dad, take care of yourself, I'll go back first." ”
"Go, go, I'm not going anyway!"
I left my father's house and went to visit my uncle again. Uncle seems to be in good spirits, his hair is a little gray, but his demeanor is still very active.
"Yo, Xiao Ming, long time no see!" Uncle greeted me warmly.
"Uncle, you seem to be in good spirits. I laughed.
"Haha, I'm okay, I'll exercise every morning, I can't let it go downhill!" Uncle said with a smile.
I smiled and nodded. Then he still mentioned tomorrow: "Uncle, tomorrow, will you go back to visit grandpa?"
"Visiting grandpa, will your dad go?" Uncle's face immediately became serious.
"This, Dad, he's still thinking about it. "I don't want to just say that Dad doesn't want to upset my uncle.
"Hmph, if your dad goes, I definitely won't show up!" Uncle snorted coldly, "He took the lion's share when the family was separated, and later said that I didn't fulfill my responsibility to take care of my grandfather, which was too much!"
"Uncle, grandpa also hopes that we can
That night, I had insomnia until late at night, and my mind was full of angry and conflicting images of my father and uncle, as well as pictures of our family happy reunion when I was a child. How I wish I could go back to the old days and be like a family.
In the wee hours of the morning, something suddenly occurred to me. I remember that before my grandfather passed away, he told me that he had written a letter to me and asked me to pass it on to my father and uncle. But the circumstances were so sad that I got the letter and locked it in the back of the closet, and then I forgot about it.
As soon as the thought came to me, I got up and rummaged through the letter. Finally, in the innermost mezzanine of the cabinet, I found it.
The envelope was written with the words "Leave it to the sons". I cautiously opened the envelope, and inside was my grandfather's familiar handwriting:
"My dear sons,
When you read this letter, I may no longer be alive. As your father, I have something to say to you.
There is also the issue of the distribution of inheritance. Sons, money is a foreign thing after all, and brotherhood is the most precious thing. I am not partial, and the distribution of the inheritance is also fair, and I hope you will not fight over the money.
My life is simple and ordinary, and my greatest wish is to hope that your brothers will live in harmony. Tomorrow is the day of my death, and if you read this letter, please be sure to understand each other and rebuild brotherly relations, this is my last wish.
As your father, I love each and every one of you. Thank you for taking care of me all these years, and I can pass away without regret. I just want you to remember that brotherhood is more important than anything else.
Father
A tear ran down my cheek. It turned out that Grandpa was looking forward to the relationship between Dad and Uncle in this way, but his wish was not fulfilled in the end, what a pity.
I see, I have to show my dad and uncle the letter. This is the last wish that Grandpa left us.
"Dad, you must read this letter. "I handed the letter to my father.
Dad read the letter in silence, his eyes reddened.
I nodded and whispered, "Dad, this is grandpa's last wish, we should fulfill it, for grandpa's sake." ”
Dad pondered for a while and sighed: "It's me who is not good, I shouldn't have quarreled with my uncle back then, and I shouldn't have cut off contact." Grandpa's kindness to us is unrecompensable, and we should obey his last wishes. ”
I saw tears in my father's eyes and knew that he was deeply moved by his grandfather's last words.
"Dad, let's go find Uncle together. I persuaded.
"Okay, let's go to the uncle, I have to apologize to him in person to be at ease. Dad took a deep breath and made a decision.
So, we came to my uncle's house.
"Uncle, this is a letter that my grandfather left you and me, please be sure to take a look. "I give the letter to my uncle.
The uncle was obviously surprised, but he still took the letter and read it carefully.
At this time, Dad stepped forward and solemnly said to the uncle: "Uncle, I am sorry for you and grandpa, I should not have severed the brotherhood with you for the sake of the inheritance." Grandpa's last wish must be fulfilled, from today onwards, our brothers will do it all over again, are you willing?"
Uncle excitedly held his father's hand: "Brother, I can't live with you and grandpa, it's because I have a problem in my heart that alienated you first." From today onwards, our brothers really have to unite wholeheartedly, this is filial piety to grandpa!"
Seeing them shake hands and make peace, my heart also rose with long-lost relief and warmth.
"Grandpa's spirit in heaven will also be happy for you. "I couldn't help but shed tears of emotion.
"It's all up to Xiao Ming that you found your grandfather's suicide note, otherwise we don't know how long we will be misunderstood. Uncle patted me on the shoulder gratefully.
"Yes, if it weren't for you, we might not be able to repair the brotherhood for the rest of our lives, and let grandpa be blinded by the spirit of heaven. Dad was also full of gratitude.
"Don't thank me, it's all grandpa's heart, I'm just the one who passed it on. I said modestly.
"Come, let's go to Grandpa's grave together. Uncle suggested.
So, the three of us went to my grandfather's grave. Dad and Uncle laid wreaths together, and prepared Grandpa's favorite snacks and fruits.
"Grandpa, our brothers have finally reconciled as before. All of this is thanks to your suicide note, which reminds us that family love is more important than anything else. Please bless our family in the Spirit of Heaven from now on to live in harmony and happiness as we were when you were alive. Dad prayed devoutly.
"Grandpa, you have done so much for our brothers and sisters in your life, and we will definitely abide by your last wish and be united forever. Every year on Death Day, we will definitely come to visit you as a family. Uncle also clasped his hands and prayed.
I also prayed silently on the sidelines. Grandpa, I fulfilled your wish and restored the brotherhood between Dad and Uncle. I will always remember your teachings so that our family will always be united and harmonious from now on.
We sat in front of the grave for a morning, reminiscing about our grandfather's moments, the happy times we spent together.
"Remember when Grandpa taught us how to play chess? You two often fight over Red and Black. Uncle recalled with a smile.
"Yes, and grandpa told us stories from ancient times, you like to listen to Sun Wu's stories the most, and I like to listen to the Warring States stories the most. Dad laughed too.
"What I will never forget the most is the picture of our family sitting around for a reunion dinner every Chinese New Year. Grandpa always smiled and watched us eat happily. "I also joined in the memories.
"Ah, it was our happiest time. Although Grandpa has left us now, we must keep the reunion he left us. Uncle said with emotion.
"That's right, this is Grandpa's wish, and we will definitely make it happen. Dad said firmly.
I nodded heavily.
We sat at the grave for another afternoon, watching the sun set and the sky darkened.
"It's getting dark, and we should go back too. Uncle said.
"Then let's go back together, the family has a good meal tonight, just as it is grandpa's birthday." Dad proposed.
"Okay, it's been a long time since I've eaten with you, brother, tonight
That night, Dad and Uncle finally got together again. Dinner was prepared by my aunt and me, and I also made a few of my grandfather's favorite dishes when he was alive.
"Wow, this stewed pork ribs with shiitake mushrooms is my specialty, and my grandfather will ask me to make this every time he comes to my house for dinner. Uncle said happily.
"I also made my grandfather's favorite braised fish, and he said it tasted exactly the same as my mother's cooking. Dad said with a smile.
"Come on, come on, let's not mention the unpleasantness of the past today, let's just think it's a reunion dinner with grandpa!" The eldest lady smiled and persuaded everyone.
"That's right, let's celebrate tonight and congratulate grandpa on making his wish come true!" I also said happily.
So everyone raised their glasses and toasted to Grandpa's birthday. After dinner, several junior grandchildren also performed a talent show, and the happy scene was like returning to the days of family reunion in the past.
"Grandpa would be very happy to see us like this today. Uncle sighed.
"yes, now he can look at it too. Dad nodded.
"Let us always remember this day, remember Grandpa's entrustment, and from then on our two families will always be united. The eldest lady also said movingly.
"I'll always remember it. I said solemnly.
This day can be said to be a miraculous day. Through my grandfather's suicide note, my family was able to regain their brotherhood. I believe that from now on, we will always be united and harmonious, and fulfill our filial piety as juniors to our elders.
Grandpa, don't worry, I will always remember your teachings, so that our family can be reunited from generation to generation and live a happy life forever. You are the eternal spiritual pillar of our family.
From then on, on this day every year, our two families would come back to the grave to pay respects to our grandfather, and then have a reunion dinner together. This has become our most important tradition.
I will also tell this experience to my children, so that grandpa's spirit will live on forever. I believe that grandpa will also feel relieved and happy in the spirit of heaven.