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"Hey, this house is so small, it's almost crowding our whole family. Mom grumbled as she paced the small living room.
"Yes, it's just such a place, what will I do when my brother comes back in the future?" Dad shook his head helplessly, looked at the small room and sighed.
I sat in the corner, silently listening to my parents. I know their troubles, our family is crammed into this small house of dozens of square meters, and life is really not easy. But in this small county, we really don't have a choice.
"Otherwise, when my brother comes back, let's divide the living room into two small rooms, which may be cramped, but it's better than living together. Mom said suddenly.
"That's it, anyway, we don't need much space for the old couple, so let's give the living room to you young people. Dad nodded approvingly.
I watched as my mom waved her hand and shook her head weakly. I know she has good intentions, but dividing this little living room into two small spaces would be too crowded.
Just then, a familiar voice came from the door.
"Brother, I'm back!"
When I came to my senses, I saw my dear brother standing in the doorway, with his arms outstretched trying to give me a big hug. He had just come out of school in the city for the summer vacation, and he hadn't seen him for a long time, and he was a lot taller.
"Welcome home!" Mom and Dad happily greeted him and hugged his brother warmly.
The younger brother put down his luggage and smiled and looked around the familiar little house, with a small living room, a cramped kitchen, and a bedroom that could barely fit a double bed.
"Well, the family really hasn't changed at all. The younger brother sighed.
I looked at the complicated look in his eyes, and for some reason, I suddenly felt a sense of guilt.
"By the way, brother, you have a headache when you come back. Dad suddenly spoke, breaking the silence, "I've discussed with your mother that we're going to divide the living room into two small rooms so you can have your own private space." "
"There's no way, the house is so small, I can only settle it. Mom said helplessly.
"Brother, don't be so stubborn. I tried to persuade him, "It's not ideal, but at least you have a personal space of your own." "
"Why, why do you want to squeeze us into such a small place?" The younger brother waved his arms angrily, "We also have dignity and privacy, how can we live in that environment?"
"So what do you say?" Dad asked with some annoyance, "If you have a better idea, just say it!"
I looked at my brother's appearance, and my heart was full of flavors. Of course, I didn't want him to live in that kind of small space, but at the same time, I could understand my parents' frustration.
"Forget it, you guys calm down first. Mom saw our stalemate and quickly started a round, "If there is any good idea, let's discuss it again." "
The younger brother nodded sullenly, turned his head and went into the bedroom, shutting himself in.
In the evening, our family sat in the small living room for dinner. There was silence at the dinner table, and there was an atmosphere of atmosphere.
"Brother, you should be considerate and considerate of your parents, we really don't have much choice. Mom was the first to break the silence, "If you're renting a house outside, it's even more troublesome." "
"But, Mom, I've grown up. The younger brother put down the dishes and chopsticks and said stubbornly, "I can't live with you all the time, I will always have to live independently in the future." It's so undignified to live in such a small place. "
"Nonsense, what is not dignified!" Dad immediately got angry, "Do you think we want to lock you up in that kind of place?
"Then move to a bigger house!" The younger brother said confidently, "Anyway, I have a job now, and I can pay part of the rent." "
"Moving?ha, do you know how much it costs to rent a slightly larger house in this small county?" Dad retorted with a sneer, "Can you afford that little salary?"
"Then borrow money! Or save for a while!" The younger brother was obviously enraged, and his voice gradually increased, "Anyway, it's better than living in such a small place, right?"
"Enough, both of you shut up!" Mom finally couldn't take it anymore and slapped the table hard, "What's the use of arguing any longer?
I listened silently from the sidelines, watching their arguments become more and more intense, and my heart was extremely painful. Of course, I understand my brother's thoughts, after all, he has grown up and naturally needs an independent living space. But our family is really poor, and it is almost impossible to rent a big house.
What the hell is going to be done? I was deep in thought.
After dinner, the younger brother took the initiative to speak, as if he wanted to ease the tension of the day.
"By the way, brother, I haven't told you yet, this summer vacation, I found a temporary job in the city. "
"Oh, what kind of work?" I asked curiously.
"I worked as a waiter in a fast food restaurant. The younger brother smiled and said, "Although it is a little harder, the money earned is still okay." "
"Really? That's pretty good. I was genuinely glad that you had finally grown up after a long time out there. "
"Don't underestimate me, brother. The younger brother jokingly patted his chest, "I'm a man, I'll be able to take charge of myself in the future." "
I looked at my brother's proud expression and couldn't help but smile. Yes, the little boy who used to cry and make trouble has now grown up and become independent and strong.
"It's just a pity that I don't earn enough money to pay the rent. The younger brother's expression darkened again, "It will cost a lot of money to rent a slightly more spacious house in the city." "
"Don't be discouraged, at least you have a job, and that's a good start. I hurriedly comforted, "There is still a long way to go, as long as we work hard, we will definitely be able to live a better life." "
"Well, you're right, brother. The younger brother nodded, his eyes flashing with hope again, "I will definitely work hard, and one day we can get our family out of the current predicament." "
Looking at my brother's high morale, I couldn't help but be infected by his enthusiasm and have infinite hopes for the future.
However, in the blink of an eye, my mood was low again.
"Brother, to be honest, I still envy you. I whispered.
"What do you envy me?" My brother obviously didn't expect me to say that.
"You've got your own business, and I'm still nothing. I smiled self-deprecatingly, "At this age, I can't even find a decent job, it's so unproductive." "
"Brother, how can you say that about yourself?" My younger brother hurriedly comforted me, "Haven't you been studying hard and preparing for exams? As long as you persevere, you will definitely be able to find your dream job in the future." "
"But do I really have the strength?" I sighed, my eyes darkened, "Maybe I'm destined to be like this, and I can't change my fate for the rest of my life." "
"Don't say that, brother. My brother saw the hesitation in my heart and quickly shook my hand, "You are the person I admire the most, I believe that as long as you are willing to work hard, you will definitely find a way out." "
"I'm sorry brother, I'm just temporarily lost. I raised my head and nodded heavily, "I will definitely continue to work hard, and one day I will be like you, and become a person worthy of myself." "
My brother hugged me hard, and we looked at each other and smiled, as if we had found strength and hope in each other's eyes.
"Mom, Dad, I'm wondering, are we really going to divide the living room like that?" I spoke first, "Although we can solve my brother's problem for the time being, we will continue to be crowded into this small environment in the future." "
"So what do you say?" My mother looked at me, "Do you expect us to rent a big house in this small county?"
"However, even if it is separated, our living environment is not much better. The younger brother chimed in, "I'd rather stay with my brother than that." "
"Dad, can we talk about it again? Maybe there's a better way. "I tried to lighten the mood.
"What else can I do? The house is so small, there is no other way unless we move!" Dad said angrily.
"Then move!" The younger brother said confidently, "We have saved enough money now, and with my salary, it should be enough to pay the first installment of the rent, right?"
"Are you crazy?" Mom was also annoyed, "In this small place, even the cheapest house we can't afford at all!"
"Then borrow money! The younger brother was obviously enraged, and his voice was raised, "It's better than living in such a small place anyway, right?"
"You don't talk big here, okay?" Dad finally couldn't bear it anymore and slapped the table hard, "Do you know how much it costs to rent a slightly larger house in this small place!"
"So what? Are we going to live in this environment forever?" The younger brother said, "Don't we have some savings and income now? As long as everyone works together, we will definitely be able to rent a better house!"
"Okay, okay, don't make any noise. Mom hurriedly played a round game, "It's useless to quarrel around, let's calm down and discuss it." "
I sat on the side, watching the scene in front of me, and my heart was full of mixed feelings. Of course, I understand my brother's thoughts, but our family's financial situation is really stretched, and even if we concentrate all our strength, we may not be able to afford a bigger house.
What the hell is going to be done? I was lost in thought.
"Brother, I've decided. My brother said to me suddenly.
In this way, the younger brother really left home and rented a small room in the city alone. I still remember how determined and confident he was at that time.
"Brother, don't worry, I will be able to live well. Before leaving, he said to me, "When I have earned enough money in the future, I will definitely rent a bigger house, and then you will come and live with me." "
I looked at his back with mixed feelings. Of course, I want my brother to be able to live independently, but at the same time, I am also worried about the hardships he will face.
Sure enough, my brother's life in the city was really not satisfactory. Although he earns barely enough to pay the rent, he can only rent a small rental house. And the work is tiring and hard, I have to run around the restaurant every day, and I can't get off work until eleven or twelve o'clock in the evening.
"Brother, I'm so naïve. Once, my brother called, and his tone sounded very depressed, "I can't live well in this environment." "
"Don't give up hope, brother. I could only comfort him on the other end of the phone, "You are just starting now, and there will definitely be a better way out in the future." "
"But brother, I'm really miserable now. The younger brother sighed, "The room is so small that it's suffocating, and the work is tiring and dirty, and I can't hold it anymore." "
"You just have to get through it first, there will always be a day to get through it. My heart was bleeding, but I still mustered up the courage to say, "I believe that as long as you persevere, you will be able to wait for the turnaround." "
However, the turnaround did not materialize. Just half a year later, my brother suffered an accident.
That night, my brother worked hard in the restaurant as usual. Exhausted, he accidentally fell to the ground and was hit in the leg by a cauldron. Although there was no major problem at the time, his wounds could not heal due to overwork, and he finally had to take a long leave to go home to recuperate.
When I saw my brother at the door of my house, I couldn't believe it was my dear brother. He was skinny, yellow-skinned, and even his spirit was bleak. What's even more terrifying is that his leg is still wrapped in circles of gauze, and the wound looks quite serious.
"Brother, what's wrong with you?" I stepped forward in horror and grabbed him, "What the hell is going on?"
"Brother, I can't stand that kind of life anymore. "I'd rather go home than suffer that kind of sin outside." "
I looked at his bruised appearance, and tears involuntarily welled up in my eyes. Why didn't I realize that his life out there could be so hard, and if I had bothered to take care of him, maybe it wouldn't have happened.
I felt so guilty that I could only hug him tightly. My brother was trembling in my arms, and I knew that he must have been devastated and traumatized at this moment.
The younger brother returned home and began a long process of recuperation. Although his physical injuries gradually improved, his inner trauma became more severe.
One night, I overheard my brother sobbing. When I got closer, he was curled up in a corner, his eyes glazed and his face full of tears.
"Brother, what's wrong with you?" I asked with concern.
"Brother, I'm sorry, I'm too weak. The younger brother whispered, "Why can't I be strong, why can't I even endure this little ordeal?"
"Don't say that. I quickly comforted him, "You've worked hard, but you've only encountered some setbacks for the time being." "
"But I'm really feeling so useless. The younger brother smiled self-deprecatingly, "I finally left home to live independently, but I couldn't even withstand this little ordeal, and in the end I still have to rely on you to take care of it." "
"Don't think so, brother. I sat next to him and gently hugged his thin body, "Family members should care for and support each other, you can bear so much pressure alone, we are all very distressed." "
"Don't talk about it, brother. I interrupted him, tears welling up in my eyes, "Actually, I often feel lost and helpless, but I just haven't dared to tell you. "
I hugged my brother tightly, and the two of us looked at each other and cried. I realized that my brother and I had been carrying heavy pressure alone for so many years, but we had never confided in each other. Now that we have finally torn off the disguise, we realize that we are so similar and so fragile.
"I'm sorry brother, but I was too selfish. I wept bitterly, "Why didn't I realize your hardships? Our brothers are supposed to support each other, but let you suffer so much alone." "
"No, brother, it's me who is too stubborn. My brother also hugged me and cried loudly, "I insisted on leaving the house, and you had already advised me at that time, but I just didn't listen." "
We hugged each other and cried bitterly, and finally vented all the depression and self-blame we had for many years. At that moment, I realized the importance of family and how much we need to care for and tolerate each other.
In this way, the younger brother returned home. Although the living environment is still tight, at least we can support each other, and we are no longer alone in the drift and struggle.
After the frustration of my brother's independent life, our whole family realized the importance of mutual understanding and consideration.
Once upon a time, we were always on our own minds, blind to each other's thoughts and circumstances. Mom and Dad were so focused on providing for their families that they neglected our brother's inner world; My brother and I often rest on our laurels and don't want to talk to our elders about our troubles.
This estrangement led to conflicts and estrangements between us, and eventually led to the tragedy of my younger brother being forced to live alone. If we had been more communicative and considerate of each other, perhaps we would not have embarked on this unjust road.
Since then, we have taken the initiative to care about each other's lives and thoughts. Mom and Dad are no longer as demanding as they used to be, but listen to us more; My brother and I have learned to confide in them our worries and expectations.
Although the living environment is still tight, our hearts are closer. As long as everyone is willing to understand and trust each other, there is no difficulty that cannot be solved.
In addition to understanding each other, we also learned to help each other and share the burdens of life together.
In the past, we always put all the responsibility on my father. As the breadwinner of the family, Dad had to work hard every day, but he rarely got our initiative to share.
Now, we're starting to divide things evenly across the house. My dad is still the main breadwinner, but my mom also does some manual work at home, and my brother and I take care of the chores to ease their burden.
In this way, we have formed a virtuous circle of mutual care and mutual support. No one will be a burden to the whole family anymore, and everyone will become a solid member.
With everyone's help from each other, the pressure on life has also been reduced a lot. We can finally hold our heads high and look forward to a bright future again.
In the process of helping each other, we also learn to cherish the life in front of us, instead of always blindly pursuing higher goals.
It was the frustration of my brother's living alone that made us realize the preciousness of the life in front of us. Although the current situation is still tight, at least we are still together, supporting and caring for each other. This is perhaps the most valuable asset.
Since then, we've let go of our high expectations and learned to be content. As long as we unite and help each other, no matter how hard life is, we will definitely be able to get through it.
In this way, we finally found our inner peace. We are no longer blinded by ideals, but focus on the life in front of us and cherish each other's company seriously.
This shift has made us more resilient and optimistic. Although the pressure of life still exists, as long as we work together and help each other, we will be able to overcome all difficulties.
With the encouragement of his family, his younger brother gradually regained his fighting spirit and hope.
"Brother, I decided to live independently again. One day, my brother said to me, "But this time I will be fully prepared and not be as arrogant as last time." "
"Really?" I was pleasantly surprised and said, "That's great, brother." As long as you are determined, we will definitely support you fully. "
"Well, I'll remember the lesson from last time. The younger brother's eyes were firm, "This time, I will definitely seek a stable job in my hometown first, and then consider whether to go out to develop when I have saved enough money." "
"It's good to have this awareness. I patted him on the shoulder, "But you don't have to push yourself too hard, your home will always be your most solid backing." "
"Don't worry, brother, I've grown up. The younger brother said confidently, "I will plan my life well and will not make such mistakes again." "
Seeing my brother's fighting spirit regained, I was sincerely happy for him. Yes, a person always has a process of growth and transformation, as long as he does not give up hope, he will eventually start again.
At the same time, I am constantly looking for my own new way.
Although I haven't been able to find my dream job for many years, I haven't given up. On the contrary, I worked harder to prepare for applications and exams, and I did not hesitate to try whenever I had the right opportunity.
Finally, while my brother was ready to live on his own again, I also found a good job. Although it is not very related to my professional knowledge, the salary level and development prospects are not bad.
"That's great, man!" My brother was happy for me, "You can finally realize your ideals and live a decent life." "
"Yes, our brothers finally have their own careers. I smiled and said, "From now on, we will all be in charge of ourselves." "
We looked at each other and smiled, as if we saw hope for a bright future. Yes, after so many years of hardship, we finally ushered in a new beginning.
As long as we continue to maintain our perseverance and determination, we will be able to achieve greater achievements in the future on the road of life. No matter what the future holds, we will always care for and support each other and move towards a better future together.
"Children, you are all grown up at last. "Just as my brother was about to leave and I was getting a new job, my parents couldn't hide their excitement for us.
"Yes, you have been growing up, and our husband and wife have broken their hearts. Mom wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes, "I didn't expect you all to be so alone now." "