Six years ago, my nephew Xiao Ming suddenly found me and borrowed 3,000 yuan from me. I wasn't very wealthy at the time, but for the sake of him being my nephew, I lent him anyway.
During this time, I often fell into deep thought. This has a significant impact on our relationship.
I hope that through this incident, I can understand the changes in his heart, and I hope that he can understand what is affecting our relationship.
The borrowing incident six years ago is like an invisible bond that binds our relationship together.
In adulthood, interpersonal relationships are often no longer as simple and direct as when they were children, but are full of complex thoughts and calculations.
This time he came to me again and borrowed money from me, which actually meant our relationship, and I didn't know how to choose in the face of all this.
At this time, the door opened again at home, and Xiao Ming walked in. He looked a little tired, perhaps because my hesitation these days was putting some burden on him.
After all, he is my nephew, and I shouldn't make him feel so anxious, but he is also an adult and should take his own responsibility.
"Uncle, I really need this money. I promise I'll pay it off on time this time, and I have no other choice.
"Xiao Ming, don't be mistaken, it's not that I don't want to help you, it's just that this matter is not so simple. The problem between us is not because of money, but because of a relationship of trust and responsibility.
"I tried to explain it to him, but I didn't want to hit him too much.
Xiao Ming listened to my words and seemed a little silent. I knew I couldn't just simply refuse him, after all, he was my nephew.
I can't predict what happens next, I can only wait and see what choice Xiao Ming will make.
Xiao Ming was silent for a while, and finally nodded and said, "Uncle, I understand, I will try my best to solve these problems."
There was a hint of firmness in his tone, but I don't know what he was doing firmly.
In the next few days, Xiao Ming did not mention the matter of borrowing money again, and it seemed that everything was back to normal. However, by chance, I heard some people around me talking about the topic.
I was amused by his actions, and I was a little angry. My initial hesitation and apprehension stemmed from my concern and concern for him, but I was extremely disappointed that he would treat me in such a despicable way.
I made an appointment with Xiao Ming again, and after listening to my words, he seemed a little stunned, as if he didn't expect that I would take the initiative to talk to him.
I looked at him as if waiting for his response.
Xiao Ming finally nodded and assured me that he would resolve these misunderstandings as soon as possible. I know it's not going to happen overnight, but I'm willing to trust him and trust that he can see the reality and try to solve the problem.
However, just a few days after our conversation, I heard some gossip that Xiao Ming didn't seem to be planning to settle the misunderstanding, but instead borrowed more loan sharks outside, and there were rumors that his lifestyle was becoming more and more unruly.
I found that he didn't want to reconcile and didn't intend to resolve these issues.
Now, I don't know what to do. I was struggling with all this, and I didn't know whether to put it all aside or talk to him again.
However, new contradictions have also arisen. My nephew needs to be out of the city for work and he asks me to help take care of his children.
After all, it takes a lot of effort and time to take care of a child. And our relationship is not harmonious in the first place, and if we do that, it will only deepen the conflict.
Although I warned Xiao Ming that this loan would not solve the problem between us, he did not seem to give up.
I had hoped that he would learn to precipitate, but now it seems that I am overestimating his ability to understand. I know that family conflicts do not happen overnight.
A few days later, I received a call from my nephew, Xiao Ming, and there was a hint of hesitation and unspeakable in his voice.
"I was a little surprised to hear his tone, and I could feel something changing in his heart. On the other end of the phone, I smelled a trace of hesitation and unwillingness, and I also seemed to have a trace of reason.
"Uncle, I have something to say to you, maybe it's time. Do you remember the 3,000 yuan I borrowed from you six years ago?" Xiao Ming's voice was a little uncertain, but full of determination.
"Of course I remember, we haven't been able to make it clear about your non-repayment. What do you think?" I asked warily.
I didn't answer right away because I had to think about it. Xiao Ming's words touched a place deep in my heart.
Although I didn't expect this loan to solve the problem between us, Xiao Ming's attitude this time gave me some hope.