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My name is Xiao Ming, I am 38 years old and I work in a foreign company. The focus of life is to go to work, make money, and repay loans, and there is a fixed monthly mortgage payment of 5,000 yuan, which is very stressful. Two days ago, my father-in-law, Uncle Zhang, called and said excitedly: Xiao Ming, last time you said that you wanted me to come to see my cute little grandson more, I will go to your house for a few days this weekend to accompany him!
Hearing this, a small wave was set off in my heart. As an only child, I naturally hope that my father can spend more time with his children. It's just that I've been too busy at work lately, working overtime for weeks in a row, and dealing with heavy mortgage expenses, so I'm a little tired.
What? You kid, I'm your father, do I still need to ask you? In the days I'm gone, you should spend time with the children at home, don't always be busy outside! Uncle Zhang seemed to interrupt me a little angrily.
I know he's a stubborn old man, and it's useless to explain. I had no choice but to give up and whispered: Okay Dad, you can come and see your grandson in person, we will wait for you.
I looked at my wife's eyes and was a little embarrassed. We often see advertisements for various hot spring resorts in her open travel brochures, and every time she drools. But the current economic account can't afford this extravagant expenditure.
Obviously, look at how beautiful this hot spring hotel is, and you can also drink some wine and eat some delicious food, which is simply a great enjoyment of life! Xiao Li excitedly took a promotional brochure and pointed to the exquisite pictures on it and said to me.
Obviously, as you know, it's been a long time since we've had a good rest. You work overtime every day, and I'm busy with my children at home, when can we relax and relax? Just take it as a small reward for yourself! Xiao Li said reluctantly.
That night, I couldn't fall asleep while lying in bed. I took out my notepad and counted our family's expenses again. The salary income is 8,000 yuan per month, and the fixed expenses account for about half of the monthly expenses, and the other half is used to repay the loan. In the past few years, in order to pay off the mortgage as soon as possible, we have been living very frugally, and rarely spend money on luxury goods.
Just as I was thinking about it, I heard the sound of my wife's even breathing, and I looked at her peaceful sleeping face and suddenly felt a little guilty. It's true that I've been working hard and paying off my loans in the past few years, but I really don't pay much attention to my family and give them some new life experiences. I couldn't help but wonder if I could relax and give my family a hot spring trip this time, which could be regarded as a small reward for their efforts over the years.
My dear, I thought about it all night and decided to relax this weekend, and we will go to the hot spring resort with your father for two days, and let the children see the outside world by the way.
Xiao Li obviously didn't expect me to agree so readily, and suddenly he was so happy that he couldn't close his mouth: Really, Mingming, great! I'll book a hotel right away!
Looking at my wife's ecstatic appearance, I suddenly felt that the previous days of being burdened by money were worth it. It's great to be able to surprise and delight my family.
Soon, Xiao Li booked a room in a well-known local hot spring hotel, and our family of three plus Uncle Zhang, the old man, made a small hot spring trip.
As soon as the weekend came, Uncle Zhang came to our house early, and when he saw his lovely little grandson, he was dancing with joy like a child. The little one was amused by Grandpa and giggled. Seeing this warm scene, I couldn't help but feel a wave of warmth in my heart.
Let's go, let's go to the resort now! Old man, I can't wait to soak in the hot spring bath! Uncle Zhang said happily, taking his grandson's little hand and walking into the car.
When you arrive at the resort, you will be greeted by a pool of spring water, which is misty and misty in the air. Xiao Li was as excited as a child, and couldn't wait to take off his shoes and walk into the hot spring pool.
Ah, it's so comfortable! Come and taste the hot springs! Husband, come here! Xiao Li beckoned to me in the pool.
I was a little cramped, after all, I was surrounded by strangers, and I was inevitably a little uncomfortable. But seeing my wife's elated appearance, I still mustered up the courage and got into the pool with three times and five divided by two.
Oh, it's so refreshing! It's so good to relax in this hot spring!" I exclaimed.
Our family soaked in the hot spring pools with great interest, occasionally jumping into the water, asking for a glass of wine at the poolside tavern, and then diving back into the water to relax.
However, while soaking, I discovered an unexpected situation: my father-in-law quietly took out a bottle of famous wine from the tavern by the pool, and the more he drank, the more he got better, and his speech began to be out of shape.
I looked at this embarrassment and opened my mouth to explain a few words, but he continued to speak to himself.
I glanced at my wife, a little embarrassed, and saw that she was also looking at us with a strange look. It's enough, my father is so hilarious on such an occasion, it really makes me feel a little embarrassed.
I was a little angry, but after all, it was my old father, and no matter how I said it, I couldn't have a seizure, so I could only suppress the unhappiness in my heart and play a round with a smile. I looked at my wife and son next to me, Xiao Li frowned, and seemed to be a little dissatisfied with my father's performance, while the child looked at all this directly, not knowing what to think.
That evening, our family had a light dinner in the room. Uncle Zhang had already woken up most of the time at that time, but he was still a little embarrassed. I could tell that he was actually apologizing for his gaffe.
Xiao Ming, is it a bit too much for me to do that this afternoon? Uncle Zhang spoke a little awkwardly.
It's okay Dad, it's good if you're happy. I try to use a relaxed tone to resolve some of the embarrassment now.
But I seem to have said something that embarrassed you, didn't I? That's not what I intended. Uncle Zhang sighed to himself again.
I glanced at my wife Xiao Li next to me, and saw that her expression was a little cold, and she seemed to have some opinions about her father-in-law's attitude. As a son, of course, I want my parents to get along with each other. So I hurriedly played the round and said: Dad, we can understand your kindness, so don't take it too seriously.
But I'm speaking too bluntly, doesn't it make you very embarrassed? After all, your life is not a little stressful now. Uncle Zhang changed his conversation and brought up the topic of our lives again.
I can't help but feel a little heavy in my heart, indeed, the days of saving money to repay the loan in the past few years have made my life focus all on work and making money, and nothing else. Don't say anything about travel and vacation, even normal life and leisure are frugal.
Speaking of this, I felt a wave of guilt and guilt in my heart. Yes, our current loan pressure seems to be for the future, but in real life, it is inevitable that we will carry a heavy burden. The family is so wrapped up in the weight of life, are we too utilitarian and drilling?
Just as I was in a painful monologue, my wife Xiao Li spoke: Husband, maybe our lifestyle over the years is a little one-sided. In order to save money to pay the mortgage, in addition to going to work to make money, we are living a very simple life at home, which may indeed be a bit efficient, materialistic.
But if we didn't have the money, we wouldn't even be able to make this hot spring trip. I replied with some reluctance.
I know your good intentions are all for us to live a better life in the future. But have you ever thought that when we have resistance and the environment improves in the future, we may really get used to money-centered values, but ignore more meaningful things in life?
Her words shook my heart. Yes, we are now living an almost ascetic life in order to pay off our debts, but when all the merits are completed, will we be able to go back to happiness and freedom, or are we just continuing to suppress ourselves with another numb lifestyle?
Looking at my wife Xiao Li's eyes, I couldn't help but fall into deep thought. What is the meaning of life? Is it just to pay off the loan, and should we look for more fun and meaning in our ordinary lives?
Just when I was puzzled, the child suddenly said loudly: Mom and Dad, can we not pay the loan? I don't think we are very happy now.
If we don't repay the loan, then we won't be able to buy a house in the future! I couldn't help but be taken aback, and subconsciously retorted.
But Dad, your life now seems too hard to repay the loan, and our family doesn't have time to play together. Even if we buy a house in the future, will we still be busy making money? Rather than this, I would rather live in a rented house and live an easy life with you. The child's innocent words all poked at the softest part of my heart.
But at the same time, our family became more stressed, and we rarely had time to spend with each other. Isn't this kind of life contrary to our original expectations?