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Child, the Chinese New Year is coming, when will you be able to go home?
On the phone, the mother's voice was full of longing that could not be concealed. I couldn't help but feel nervous, I hadn't been back to see her for a whole year.
As the only child in my family, I have been cared for by my mother since I was a child. She is a filial daughter, taking care of her elderly in-laws with hard work, and I am her last concern in this world. Ever since my father's death, I have been her only spiritual sustenance.
Mom, there's still some business to be done on my side. I weighed my tone, for fear of breaking my mother's heart.
Don't you just want to come back to see me? Mother's tone flashed a hint of grievance, I'm old, you have to accompany me.
My heart was pierced deeply again. Yes, my mother is more than sixty years old, how can I, who is a son, stay in the field and snub her like this? I can't help but have a sour nose when I see the old photo of her touching me alone at home, choking out tears.
Mom, don't worry, I will definitely go back before Chinese New Year's Eve. I said in as calm a tone as I could.
She kept counting the various arrangements, and her tone was full of joy. It seems that my mother has taken me as her all, and I have been wandering for too long, and it is time for her to hope that I will go back.
At this moment, the eldest sister's phone called, and I subconsciously pressed mute.
Hey, Xiao Ming, what are you doing? The eldest sister's voice was a little anxious, and her tone was not very friendly.
Xiao Ming is my brother-in-law, who has been loved since he was a child and is a very well-behaved child. But recently, when he bought a house, I only heard some rumors about it in the family crowd.
He can't afford to pay the down payment for buying a house, can you save this month's living expenses first and support him 300,000 yuan The eldest sister cut straight to the point, with a compelling taste in her tone.
I was suddenly blown up by this cold explosion. My mother said that she wanted me to go home, but the family did encounter an urgent need now, and I had a hard time making a choice.
Hey, Xiao Zhang, are you still listening? The eldest sister couldn't help but raise her voice when she saw that I hadn't heard back for a long time.
Oh, oh, I'm listening, sister. I quickly came back to my senses, and secretly thought in my heart whether to agree to my eldest sister's request first, or appease my mother first.
I was in a dilemma. My mother longs for me to return home as soon as possible, but my eldest sister wants me to take out 300,000 yuan to fund Xiao Ming first. My heart was wandering on both ends, and I couldn't make a choice for a while.
Mom, it's the eldest sister calling. I pressed the external button, and the atmosphere of the three-way call suddenly became tense.
What kind of moth is Xiao Ming's kid? There was a hint of impatience in his mother's tone.
Mom, don't say that, he's in a little trouble right now. The eldest sister was obviously afraid that her mother would be angry, so she hurriedly explained to Xiao Ming that he couldn't afford to pay the down payment for buying a house, and he couldn't open the temporary turnover, so he wanted to borrow some money from Xiao Zhang to get through this moment.
How much to borrow? There was a smell of distrust in the mother's voice.
Just 300,000. The eldest sister said, her tone became a little pleading, this is not too big a lot for Xiao Zhang, it is easier for him to work in the city to earn money.
Ouch, isn't it just a small amount! Mother's words were full of sarcasm, 300,000 is not a small amount, you brothers borrowed it with a wave of your hand?
Mom, you agree to let Xiao Zhang lend it to him, do you still have to worry about our family's affairs? The eldest sister is also a little anxious.
I listened silently to the argument between the two, and my heart was mixed. For the eldest sister, Xiao Ming's current encounter is indeed urgent, but my mother also hopes that I will return to my side as soon as possible. Both ends were the voices of my loved ones, and I really couldn't make a choice for a while.
Speaking of which, I can't help but think of my current financial situation. Although working in the city earns a good job, I haven't squandered it for a few years to save up for a down payment, and I didn't even take much annual leave last year. Now it is the saving period at hand, and if you take out 300,000 at once, it will inevitably be a little tight.
So you're not going to lend money to your brother? The eldest sister is obviously a little angry, you are so busy in the city that you forget about your family?
Mother's words were undoubtedly the result of weighing the pros and cons. On the one hand, I really want to help Xiao Ming tide over the difficulties as soon as possible, but on the other hand, 300,000 yuan is really a lot of money for my current financial situation.
Mom, I know you're thinking about Xiao Ming. I considered it, but I really don't have a penny on hand now, and if I take out 300,000 yuan at once, I will have to tighten my belt.
But haven't you been saving for a down payment? After saving for so long, you should have a foundation, right?" the eldest sister interjected, with some urging in her tone.
I couldn't help but sigh inwardly. Yes, I've been cutting back for a few years to save enough for a down payment on a house, but who would have thought that I would suddenly make such a mistake at the last step. You must know that 300,000 yuan is not a small amount, and if I take it out, my dream of saving a house may be delayed for many years.
Sister, you should be considerate and considerate of Xiao Zhang. When my mother saw that I was hesitant, she opened her mouth to relieve me, and the child is not an iron rooster, so how can he have so much money to take? When he comes back in the New Year, we will think of other ways.
Mom, don't worry about me. My voice was full of guilt, I knew how difficult Xiao Ming's situation was now, and I would definitely do my best to support it.
Saying that, I took a deep breath, and then said solemnly: 300,000, I will remit it to Xiao Ming in time, I just hope that he can do it well in the future, and don't let you worry too much.
There was silence on the other end of the phone for a while, probably because I didn't expect me to be so happy. After a while, it was the mother who spoke first: "Child, Mom thank you so much." If you hadn't helped Xiao Ming solve this burning eyebrow, he would have been in big trouble.
Don't say that, Mother. I hurriedly interrupted her, Xiao Ming is my own brother, this is how it should be. We are a family, and everyone has to support anyone who is in trouble.
When the mother heard this, her tone became choked again: Yes, you brothers have been close to each other since childhood, and you value the family more than the eldest sister.
I listened quietly to the conversation between the two, and finally let go of the burden that had been bothering me in my heart. Although 300,000 is indeed not small, I have to pay for the sake of my family. What's more, I couldn't be more aware of how much they value me.
Mom, big sister, don't worry about me yet. I interrupted their small talk, and I took care of the business as soon as I could, and then I rushed home. This time, you can be regarded as the warmth of my family.
That's nature, you are the only good child of our Zhao family!" the mother said, her tone full of love.
After hanging up, I let out a long sigh of relief, and finally let go of my burden. Although 300,000 is indeed not a small amount, for the sake of my family, I must show this determination.
Fortunately, in the end, I made up my mind to think about my family regardless of the financial interests. The thought of my mother's longing for me makes my heart warm. Yes, my mother has been alone in the empty stairs for so many years, and of course I, the only son, have to go back to see her from time to time and support her in her final life.
As for Xiao Ming, he is my favorite brother since childhood, and seeing that he is suffering from this predicament now, I am naturally willing to do my best to help. As my mother said, we are a family, and we should help each other. Although 300,000 is not small, for the sake of the family, this sacrifice is nothing.
Thinking of this, I couldn't help but sigh again. As the only child in my family, I do have more responsibilities and responsibilities. Since my father died, the burden of the family has fallen on my mother and me. The eldest sister also did her part, but she was still a daughter's family after all, and she was going to marry after all. So the heavy responsibility naturally fell on my shoulders.
Yes, I have to take on more responsibilities for my family, both mentally and materially. 300,000 is not a small amount, but as long as I can get my family through the difficulties, I am very happy. What's more, Xiao Ming is only in his early thirties now, his career has just started, and his future is still very promising. When he earns money in the future, he will pay me back this debt one day.
After thinking about it all, my mood was completely relaxed. Then it's time to take care of the affairs as soon as possible, and then start preparing for the journey home. By the way, I have to call Xiao Ming, tell him that I will definitely remit the money as soon as possible, and also tell him to insist on being a man in the future and take on the responsibility of the head of the family.
And for my mother, I should thank her well. It was her words that made me finally make up my mind and let go of that little selfishness. Without her guidance, I would have been hesitant to do so, missing the opportunity to show my family affection again and again. This time, I must compensate my mother so that she can feel my importance and filial piety to my family.