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When he returned to his hometown for the Chinese New Year, his younger brother spent nearly 1 million of his savings for 6 years in order to show off his wealth
"Sister, look, how beautiful this brand-new Porsche is! With this brand-name suit, I look unique. My brother said to me excitedly.
"What? Porsche? designer suits, brother, how can you afford these? Are you going to take out a loan again?" I asked worriedly, frowning.
"Hey, don't worry, it's all my hard-earned money. I've earned it by working hard in the company, so I should have enjoyed it, right?" The younger brother said with a relaxed face.
Hearing my brother say it so confidently, I was indeed a little apprehensive in my heart. My younger brother has always loved to show off since he was a child, and whether it is toys or electronic products, he always wants to buy the latest and most expensive. I remember when I was a kid, he always showed off his new toys, which made me jealous of my big sister. When he grew up, he liked to splurge as soon as he had money, buying all kinds of luxury goods. I kept advising him to learn to spend rationally, but he always didn't care, saying that it was all his hard-earned money and could be squandered at will.
Looking at my brother's smug appearance, I couldn't help but feel a little worried. I know that he has been working in a technology company for the past few years, and his income is not bad, but he can save 1 million, and he must have lived by hard work and frugality. But now that he's squandered all of his savings, it really makes me feel a little uneasy.
At this time, we were standing in the small courtyard in front of our parents' house. The small yard of my parents' house is not big, but it is well taken care of by our brother and sister, and it is very neat and elegant. The breeze blows and the fragrance of flowers fills the air, creating a peaceful and peaceful atmosphere.
But at this time, this peace was broken by the show-off of his younger brother. He proudly displayed his new Porsche as if it were the crowning achievement of his life. I looked at the shiny luxury car in front of me and couldn't help but feel a little distracted. This kind of luxury car is too luxurious for an ordinary family like us. I can't help but wonder if my brother is really well prepared.
My name is Li Xiao, I am 30 years old this year, and I am an ordinary white-collar worker. Growing up, I have always been a very pragmatic and steady person. Even when I encountered great difficulties in my studies or work, I never panicked and always calmed down and found a solution. In contrast, the younger brother Li Ming is different.
I remember one time, my younger brother bought a BMW not long after he worked, and the whole family was stunned at that time. We all advised him to spend rationally and not to spend all his savings easily. But he refused, saying that this was what he deserved, so why couldn't he buy it. At that time, I vaguely felt that my younger brother might have some problems with money.
As the eldest sister, I have always tried my best to care for my younger brother. Since my parents retired, I often went back to my hometown to see them, bring them some daily necessities, and also check on my younger brother's current situation.
My brother and sister have had a good relationship since childhood, often playing together, and often quarreling over some trivial things. However, even if there is a conflict, parents can always resolve it in time. We grew up in a warm family atmosphere and never lacked the love of our parents.
Now that I think about it, maybe it is because of such a warm family that I cherish my family more and am more willing to care about my brother's life at all times. I hope that my younger brother can always maintain this innocence and cherish our warm family.
The reason why I pay so much attention to my brother's new car when I go back to my hometown this time is because I find that his recent consumption behavior is becoming more and more worrying.
Not long ago, when I went to visit my parents, my younger brother showed off that he had bought a new designer suit worth tens of thousands of dollars. I was amazed at the time, after all, this is too much luxury for our ordinary family. I immediately advised my younger brother to pay attention to rational consumption and not to spend all his savings. But the younger brother was unusual, and said unashamedly that he earned it all by himself, so why should I care about him.
I looked at my brother with some helplessness, and I was really worried that he would end up squandering all his savings because of this kind of flaunting of wealth. After all, our family is not wealthy, my parents can barely survive on a meager pension, and I, as an ordinary white-collar worker, do not have a very high income. It wasn't easy for my brother to save so much money before, and I really didn't want him to spend it all so easily.
I think it's necessary to talk to my brother again, and I hope he can understand the importance of rational consumption and stop squandering like this. After all, for our family, 1 million is not a small amount of money.
Sure enough, when I returned to my hometown this time, my brother surprised me even more. When both of us were busy with life and work, he actually bought a brand new Porsche.
"Sister, look, how beautiful this brand-new Porsche is! With this brand-name suit, I look unique. My brother said to me with a smug face.
Hearing my brother show off like this, my heart sank. "What? Porsche? designer suits, brother, how can you afford these? Are you going to take out a loan again?" I asked worriedly, frowning.
"Hey, don't worry, it's all my hard-earned money. I've earned it by working hard in the company, so I should have enjoyed it, right?" The younger brother said with a relaxed face.
Hearing this, I suddenly felt a little anxious. "Brother, have you forgotten our family's financial situation? My parents live on a meager pension, and I, as an ordinary white-collar worker, do not have a very high income. It wasn't easy for you to save so much money before. But now you squander all your savings on these luxuries, which is really irresponsible!"
I looked at my brother with some disappointment. As the eldest sister, I have always tried my best to take care of and care for my younger brother. Since childhood, our brother and sister have always had a good relationship, often playing together, and often arguing over some small things. However, even if there is a conflict, parents can always resolve it in time. We grew up in a warm family atmosphere and never lacked the love of our parents.
Now that I think about it, maybe it is because of such a warm family that I cherish my family more and am more willing to care about my brother's life at all times. I hope that my younger brother can always maintain this innocence and cherish our warm family. But now, the younger brother is more and more lost in material comforts, completely forgetting the importance of family.
As the eldest sister, I inevitably feel some frustration and guilt. Obviously, I have been doing my best to care for my younger brother, but my younger brother has gone farther and farther away and completely deviated from the right track in life. This filled my heart with helplessness and regret. I can't understand why my brother has become the way he is now, even though we once had such a wonderful family.
Seeing my brother's smug look on his face made my heart very heavy. I knew I had to talk to my parents about it.
So, I went back to my parents' house and told them what my brother had done recently. After hearing this, the parents also looked worried.
"Oh, this kid, why is he so ignorant? You see, after only a few years of work, he has spent all his money. It's not easy for our family to save so much money. Mother sighed and said.
"Yes, we've worked hard for most of our lives to save up that little bit of savings. I originally wanted to give you some bride price money when you got married, but I didn't expect it to be all spent by your brother now. This kid is really worrying. Father couldn't help but shake his head and said.
Hearing my parents' concerns, I felt even more that my brother's behavior was so irresponsible. I know that it is not easy for my brother to save so much money before for us as an ordinary family. But now he is squandering all this money on luxury goods, which is undoubtedly a waste of his parents' hard work.
I said to my parents eagerly, "Mom and Dad, we must have a good talk with my brother." He is now completely lost in material comforts and has completely forgotten the importance of family. We must help him to develop the right values and money values as soon as possible, otherwise he may continue to go astray. "
The parents nodded, and said with a worried face, "Alas, you are right. We must educate this child well, so that he understands the importance of money, and more importantly, the importance of family. The warmth of our family is not something that can be bought with money. "
After some deliberation, we decided to talk to my brother directly. So, our family sat in the living room.
"Brother, your recent spending behavior has worried us. We know you've always loved to show off, but this senseless splurge is really disturbing. If you look at the situation of this family, our parents live on a meager pension, and I, as an ordinary white-collar worker, do not have a high income. It wasn't easy for you to save so much money before. But now you are spending all this money on these luxuries, which is really irresponsible!" I said eagerly.
When he heard my words, my brother looked disapproving. "Sister, you don't have to worry so much. I earned all this money myself, and I could spend it however I wanted. Moreover, these things also make me more face-saving in the circle of friends. "
"But brother, have you forgotten how difficult our family's financial situation is? Have you ever thought about how your parents felt? Have you ever thought about how I feel?" I tried to persuade.
"You're right, I do have more responsibility for my family. However, after all, this money is earned by my own work, and I have the right to use it myself. And now these things also make me more face-saving in front of my friends, so why can't I enjoy it?" The younger brother said toughly.
Hearing my brother say this, my heart suddenly felt like it had been pricked by a needle. I said to my brother eagerly, "Brother, don't you understand that money cannot buy true happiness. If you look at the situation in our family, although we have average economic conditions, we have a warm family. What are these luxuries that you have now?"
Hearing what I said, my brother's expression seemed to finally waver. But he still stubbornly said, "But sister, I really like these things." They make me more face-saving in front of my friends and make me feel more satisfied. I'm working so hard, can't I just enjoy it?"
At this point, I was already feeling furious. I said angrily to my younger brother, "Brother, do you understand how difficult our family's situation is? My parents live on a meager pension, and although I am a white-collar worker, my income is not high. It's not easy for our family to save so much money. But now that you've squandered all these meaningless luxuries, do you think it's worthy of our family?"
Seeing my brother's unmoved, I felt helpless and hopeless. I can't understand why my brother has become the way he is now, even though we once had such a wonderful family. I pleaded with him, "Brother, the warmth of our family cannot be bought with money. Have you forgotten the happy times when we grew up playing and arguing together, and how did you become the way you are when we were so close?"
These words seemed to touch his brother's heart, and his eyes became a little shaken. But at this moment, the parents couldn't help but intervene.
"Child, don't you understand? Every penny of our family is earned by our parents. You're squandering so much right now, not only wasting our hard work, but also casting a shadow over the whole family. You should cherish our warm family, instead of only caring about your own vanity!" Father said with a serious face.
"yes, look at what you look like now, like a child who only knows how to show off. Can't you learn from your sister, work hard to earn money, and save it for future needs? Our family is not rich, and you really worry us about doing this!" Mother couldn't help but say excitedly.
Facing the scolding of his parents, his younger brother's expression finally became a little guilty. But he still did not want to admit his mistake, and stubbornly said: "But I earned this money myself, so why can't I use it myself?
These words undoubtedly sparked a quarrel among the family. We argued word by word, and finally broke up. I watched helplessly as my parents returned to their rooms disappointed, and I felt a pang in my heart.
This outbreak of family conflict made me feel helpless and hopeless. Looking at my parents' disappointed expressions, my heart was filled with guilt and self-blame. I always wanted to help my brother develop the right values and money values, but now it seems that my efforts have been in vain.
After leaving my parents' house, I wandered the streets alone, thinking about what to do next. I knew I had to talk to my brother again and hopefully make him understand his mistake.
Just as I was falling into frustration, my phone rang suddenly. It's the younger brother.
"Sister, can I come to your house? I have something I want to tell you. The younger brother's voice sounded a little hoarse.
"Well, you're always welcome. I replied.
After a while, my brother came to my house. I watched his expression closely and noticed that he looked a little guilty and depressed.
"Sister, I was too stubborn just now, which made the whole family angry for me. I now understand how irresponsible my actions have been, and how much trouble I have caused to my family. I want to apologize to my parents, and I want to apologize to you. The younger brother said with his head down.
Hearing my brother's words, the anger and worry in my heart finally eased somewhat. I patted him on the shoulder comfortingly and said, "Brother, it's okay. I know you've realized your mistake now, and that's all that matters. Our family cares about you and wants you to understand that money is not the whole story of happiness. "
Listening to my brother's sincere apology, my heart gradually calmed down. It dawned on me that maybe I had been too harsh and emotional. As the eldest sister, I should help my younger brother with a more tolerant and understanding attitude.
After all, my younger brother has been a child who likes to show off since he was a child, and this habit is difficult to break all at once. I should patiently guide him to understand that money does not bring true happiness. In contrast, our warm family is the most precious.
Thinking of this, I softened my voice and said to my brother, "Brother, I understand your current mood. We've been close siblings since we were kids, and I don't want our relationship to crack because of this. Now that you have realized your mistakes, reflect on them and believe that you will be on the right path. "
With that, I hugged my brother. Feeling his body temperature, my heart gradually relaxed.
"Sister, I'm really sorry for causing so much trouble to the whole family. I now realize that money does not bring true happiness, but rather makes me lose my way. I will definitely manage my finances well in the future and stop squandering freely. The younger brother's voice was a little choked.
"Brother, I know that you are impulsive, but please believe that the warmth of our family is your most valuable asset. I'm glad you can now realize your mistakes. I believe that as long as you sincerely correct it, your parents will definitely forgive you. I said encouragingly.
After that, we went back to our parents' house together. Seeing the reconciliation of our brother and sister, the eyes of our parents also flashed with gratification.
"Kid, we know you've realized your mistake by now. As parents, we also want you to manage your finances well and stop splurging them. However, we hope that you will always cherish the love of your family and repay our nurturing kindness. Father said kindly.
"Yes, although our family is not rich, we have a warm family, which is the most precious. You have to cherish this family affection, and I believe that as long as you sincerely correct it, we will definitely forgive you. Mother also said lovingly.
Hearing his parents' words, his younger brother's eyes also turned red. He bowed his head and said, "Mom and Dad, I'm really sorry for causing so much trouble to the whole family. I will definitely reflect on my mistakes and cherish our warm family. "
After experiencing this outbreak of family conflicts, I can't help but have a deeper reflection on the concept of money.
Growing up, I have always been a more pragmatic and steady person. Compared with my younger brother's show-off personality, I pay more attention to stability in work and life. I know that money is important, but true happiness is more than that.
Although our family has average economic conditions, we have always had a warm family. Since childhood, our brother and sister have always had a good relationship, often playing together, and often arguing over some trivial things. Even if there is a conflict, parents can always resolve it in time. This kind of warmth of family affection is the greatest wealth of our family.
But the younger brother apparently hasn't really realized this yet. He has always been seduced by material comforts, believing that having luxury goods brings happiness and face. I can't help but feel that if he had understood earlier that money cannot buy true happiness, he probably wouldn't have gone down this wrong path.
Perhaps, each of us should reflect on our view of money. Money is important, but it must not be our only pursuit. On the contrary, we should focus more on building a warm family and maintaining family ties, which is the most valuable asset.
The outbreak of family conflicts this time also gave me a deeper understanding and understanding of the beautiful traditions of our family.
Although our family has average economic conditions, we have always attached great importance to the warmth of the family. From an early age, our parents taught us two brothers and sisters to help each other and be united. We grew up in a loving environment and never lacked the love of our parents. Even if there are conflicts and quarrels, our parents can always resolve them in time and let us regain that intimate relationship.
And now, I see that my younger brother has completely deviated from such family values. He only knew the pursuit of material comforts and completely forgot the importance of his family. This makes me feel a little sad and disappointed. These beautiful traditions of our family are nowhere to be found in my younger brother.
However, it is such a warm family that allows our brother and sister to cultivate a cherishing of family affection since childhood. Even after work, we never forget to take care of our parents and care for everyone in our family. It is my heartfelt hope that my younger brother will soon find his way back and renew these wonderful traditions of our family.
Only in this way can the warmth of our family be passed on forever. These beautiful family virtues should also become the eternal spiritual sustenance of each of us.
After experiencing this family conflict, I also have some new understanding of my understanding of family affection.
However, in the face of my brother's stubbornness, my reaction was a little too intense. I should have been more tolerant and understanding to help my younger brother, instead of blindly scolding and criticizing. After all, my younger brother has had such a problem since he was a child, and it takes a process to correct it.
In this way, after some twists and turns, our family finally regained the warmth of the past. My younger brother not only took the initiative to apologize to his parents and me, but also sincerely reflected on his mistakes. Our family reunited and shared the warmth of family affection. Our parents looked at our two siblings with relief and happy smiles on their faces. We hugged each other and felt the intimacy we hadn't felt for a long time. This is the most valuable asset of our family.