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My name is Liu Wei and I am 38 years old.
When I was a child, at the entrance of the kindergarten, there was always a group of uncles and aunts leading Erbao and waiting for Dabao to get out of school.
As soon as school ended, the children rushed out and took their younger siblings' hands home. This makes me really envious.
So I thought day and night that if I could have a younger brother or sister to talk to me and play with. How nice that would be.
Perhaps people have an indescribable longing for what they can't get.
Looking forward to the stars and the moon, finally when I was 6 years old, my mother gave birth to a younger brother. As soon as the news came out, the whole family laughed from ear to ear. I'm the happiest, and I finally have someone to accompany me.
Maybe it's too lonely for a long time, and it's hard to have multiple companions, and I always want to stay with my brother for a while. So, I took the initiative to take care of my brother. In this way, there are more opportunities to get in touch with my brother.
I was fortunate to be a part of my brother's growing up. Watching him go from babbling, to toddler, to calling my sister in a milky voice, I couldn't tell how happy I was.
Because I brought my brother up with my own hands, I doted on him very much. Whatever he wants, I'll give it as long as I have it. If not, I'll do my best to meet them.
Later, I made money from business, and my brother's food and clothing were all paid for by me. Every year and on my birthday, my gifts and red envelopes have never been left behind.
For this reason, my mother often advised me not to spoil my brother too much, and I almost got it. I don't know if it's because I'm used to it, or if it's my sister's instinct. I never felt like I had anything wrong with me. I always think that it is right to be good to my younger brother.
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In this way, this toxic spoiling pattern continued until my brother got married. It wasn't until recently that I woke up.
In the evening, I was shopping for groceries at the vegetable market. Just as I was haggling fiercely with the vendor, the cell phone in my pocket suddenly rang. I pulled out my phone and saw that it was my brother.
As soon as the phone was connected, my brother asked me anxiously: Sister, are you at home? Lili is pregnant with her third child, do you want this child?
It's strange, my brother-in-law is pregnant, and she asks me what I'm doing?
I was stunned for a moment before replying, "Brother, I'm in the vegetable market!" Then I hung up the phone and continued to choose the dishes.
After shopping for groceries, I walked home slowly.
When I arrived at the door, I saw my brother standing there, smiling at me flatteringly, and then he stepped forward to take the dish in my hand: Sister, I've been waiting for you for a while.
I don't know what my brother is going to do! This laugh made my scalp tingle. Maybe I'm too sensitive.
I didn't ask much, but with a soft hum, I took out the key, opened the door and entered the house.
My brother followed behind with the dishes as he spoke: Sister, I'll cook tonight. You go and lie down on the couch for a while.
What? People who don't touch the spring water with their fingers want to cook for me. Did I hear me right?
I looked at my brother in disbelief: Brother, do you know how to cook? I haven't seen you do it before.
My brother patted his chest with confidence: Sister, isn't this a chance to show your hand. Hard dishes don't, home cooking I'm good at. As soon as he finished speaking, he turned and plunged into the kitchen.
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An hour later, my brother prepared four dishes and one soup, and immediately served them all. Wow, the dish is brightly colored, smells fragrant, and looks delicious.
At this time, my husband came back from work. We started the meal right away.
I tasted every dish and gave my brother a thumbs up as soon as I finished it. My brother waved his hand in embarrassment.
I really didn't expect that I would be able to eat my brother's cooking in my lifetime, and my heart was suddenly happy.
After eating, my brother took the initiative to clean up the table and took the dishes and chopsticks to the kitchen to wash.
I haven't seen each other for a few months, and I can't imagine that my brother has changed so much. I am very happy to be an older sister.
My husband was a little surprised, and pulled the corner of my clothes: Xiaoyu, what's wrong with your brother?
My eyebrows and eyes curled: Oh, what's this, it's mature. After all, they are the fathers of two children.
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Who knew that this emotion didn't last long, and it was shattered by my brother's next words.
My brother finished washing the dishes and strode to the living room, where he pulled a few tissues from the coffee table. I immediately poured a cup of green tea and handed it to him: Brother, it's cooking and washing dishes, I've worked hard for you today!
My brother took a sip of tea, touched his head, and patted his beard and said: Serve my sister, it should be.
My brother is here today, and I actually have something I want to discuss with my sister. No, Lili is pregnant with her third child, and she has been three months old. Abortion is not good for adults, and we plan to give birth. But we both work part-time and can't afford to raise three children.
Sister, you are in business, your brother-in-law is a civil servant, and your niece also goes to work. So I want to ask my sister to help us make up another 2,000 yuan every month.
Good guy, you want me to help raise the child by going around in such a big circle. Raising children this time, do you have to provide for them in the future?
Phew, I'm still impressed with him.
I've seen the old one, but it's the first time I've seen someone who gnaws my sister so confidently.
This time, I can see clearly, my brother's family is a bottomless pit. If I help again, I'll be a proper injustice.
Sure enough, there was nothing to be courteous and ill-intentioned.
I was smiling just now, and I instantly became serious, and unceremoniously refused: Brother, it's not that my sister doesn't help you, it's that I really don't have money.
Think about it, from the time I was 20 years old to the present, I am responsible for the food and clothing of you, your parents, and grandparents.
I also took the 150,000 bride price money for your marriage. Later, you and Lili had a child, and I saw that your life was tight, and I really couldn't bear to help you. In the end, I discussed with your brother-in-law and decided to give you 2000 per month.
Brother, your sister and wife are good, don't worry about me. If it were someone else, it might be something that would have happened.
Sister, I'm married, and I have to support my family. And Xiaoxin is not married yet, we have to save money for her dowry.
So brother, you better think of other ways.
My brother didn't expect me to refuse, and his face instantly turned from sunny to cloudy, and he returned with a smile.
As soon as he left, my husband patted me on the shoulder and quipped: "What's the matter?
I let out a long sigh and nodded helplessly.
If you can help for a while, you can't help for a lifetime. Some roads can't be relied on by anyone, and you have to walk on your own after all!
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I thought that was the end of it. I didn't expect my brother to give up, and he had another plan, so he directly asked my brother-in-law to talk to me.
The next morning, as soon as I brought the finished hand-ground coffee to the table, I heard a sharp knock on the door.
I hurriedly ran to open the door.
As soon as the door opened, the younger brother and daughter-in-law walked in cautiously with one hand on her waist. Frightened, I hurriedly stepped forward to take the handle, followed her all the way to the living room, and then helped her to sit down.
As soon as she sat down, her brother-in-law sniffed hard, turned her head and said in a strange manner: "Sister, you are worthy of being a businessman! This coffee is rich in flavor and very expensive, right? Hey, I am not as good as you. For so many years, I didn't even want to buy a cup of milk tea.
I smiled awkwardly, but I was so angry in my heart that I was overwhelmed.
What does drinking coffee have to do with good life? Besides, you haven't drunk it, what's the matter with me!
My brother-in-law's eyes lit up, and she opened a can of plum on the coffee table, took one and put it in her mouth. Then he explained his intention: Sister, I came to Jianguo yesterday, and I told you everything. I'm pregnant with my third child. He came back and said you can't help us with 2,000 a month.
Sister, I can understand you very well. Xiaoxin wants to get married and start a family in the future, and she also needs money.
Hearing this, my heart warmed, and I felt that my brother-in-law could carry it better than my brother.
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But her next words almost didn't make me angry.
After the sister-in-law finished eating, she continued: Sister, we won't call you to help every month.
Or maybe not. Sister, don't you have a house in the city center, just sell that house and just give me cash.
Sister, don't worry, we took the money for this house, and we will never ask you for a penny in the future.
What? Instead of paying in installments, it has been changed to a lump sum payment?
The cheeks of these two people are really thicker than the other.
I swooped up and walked to the entrance, opened the door, and replied to her with a black face: Brother-in-law, I have made it very clear to Jianguo. I'm afraid your ears are not good, so I'll tell you again.
I don't have any money! The house is a dowry for Xiao Xin, and it won't be sold! Oh, by the way, no matter how hard you work, you can still afford coffee. I still have something to do, so I won't send you, please go back!
My brother and daughter-in-law were dumbfounded, gave me a frustrated look, and left.
帮是情分，不帮是理所当然。
As an older sister, I have done my duty, and I owe nothing to anyone.
After that, I never helped my brother again, and gradually I lost contact.
It is better to rely on others than on yourself. I hope my brother can understand my good intentions.
Actually, it's my fault for this, it's me who raised their appetites.
Between relatives, there is still a need for a sense of boundaries.