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Hello everyone, my name is Zhang Dawei, and I am more than 50 years old this year. When I think back to the days when I worked as a taxi driver with my cousin, I always have mixed feelings. My cousin, Zhang Xiaoming, is two years younger than me. We grew up together since childhood, and our relationship is like siblings. Leaving our hometown to work hard in this big city and becoming a taxi driver is to fulfill our dream back then.
Back then, the city was full of congested roads and a constant stream of traffic. Every morning, Xiao Ming and I drive two old taxis through the streets and alleys, carrying all kinds of passengers.
"Big brother, I took a tourist from out of town this morning, and I was really annoyed to listen to him talk along the way. Xiao Ming said as he skillfully drove into the traffic.
"Master, turn left and go straight to your destination. An office worker said to me.
"Okay, I'll be right there. I answered, and soon turned into an alley.
"Thank you, master, that's all there is to it. The man paid the fare and got out of the car with a smile.
"You're welcome, I wish you all the best in your work!" I waved goodbye to him.
At this moment, Xiao Ming also drove over with a middle-aged couple.
"Master, can you go a little farther away? My wife and I haven't been alone for a long time, and we want to talk more. The man joked.
"Haha, no problem!" Xiao Ming smiled heartily, and then deliberately took a little more detour.
My cousin Zhang Xiaoming is a little younger than me, but he is taller than me and handsome. He is easy going and very popular with female passengers. It's a pity that he loves money like his life, and he always looks forward to making a lot of money and living a good life.
"Big Viagra, look at the fact that the two of us earn so many thousand yuan a month, which is not as good as the money of a rich man's meal!" Xiao Ming always complains like this.
"You kid, you can't be poor. As long as An An is a separate person, life can be passed, so why envy others?" I reassured.
"You're just thinking too simply! If you have the opportunity to make a fortune, I won't let it go!" Xiao Ming said, his eyes revealing a hint of greed.
One day, a strange middle-aged man got into Xiao Ming's car. Along the way, the man looked at Xiao Ming with interest, as if he was thinking about something.
"You're pretty good-looking, young man. The man suddenly said, "Do you want to think about doing something more profitable?"
Xiao Ming was aroused by his words: "What is it? "
"I have some 'special cargo' to deliver here, and if you're willing to help, it's a good pay. The man said mysteriously.
Xiao Ming was a little hesitant at first, but was carried away by the temptation of monetary benefits, and finally agreed: "Okay, I'll do my best." "
Soon after, the man approached me and offered the same conditions. I said no.
"I can't do this kind of thing, it's too dangerous. I said it categorically.
"Ha, you're too old-fashioned, you missed the opportunity to make a fortune!" When the man saw that I insisted, he had no choice but to flee.
When I got home, I thought about it over and over again. Despite the temptation, I stick to my principles and never do anything illegal. Otherwise, you will only get yourself into trouble in the future.
When Xiao Ming learned that I had rejected the "good job", he ridiculed me for being too conservative and missing the opportunity to make a fortune.
"Big Viagra, you are too honest! If I have such an opportunity, I will not let it go. He said triumphantly.
I just shook my head and told him that it was against the law and that he would only get myself into trouble in the future. He didn't take my words to heart at the time, but turned a blind eye to my dissuasion.
Watching Xiao Ming gradually be blinded by money, I felt very worried. Although we are just ordinary taxi drivers, we are at least making money to support our families. But once Xiao Ming is involved in those dark transactions, his future will be clouded, which keeps me awake at night.
"Xiao Ming, you have to think twice. If you do something illegal, you will only harm yourself!" Whenever I tried to persuade him, he always didn't care.
"Big Viagra, you are too old and antique! If I really have a chance to make a fortune, don't envy me in the future!" Xiao Ming's words made me even more worried.
Sure enough, late one night half a year later, Xiao Ming was arrested by the police on the spot while delivering goods. I watched the news on TV and felt very heavy.
I trembled and picked up my phone and called Xiao Ming, but no one answered. Tears flowed involuntarily, my cousin, my relatives, had done such a lawbreaking and even criminal thing! Although I had been prepared, I still felt extremely sad when it really happened.
I began to blame myself for whether I should have been more persistent in dissuading Xiao Ming from taking the path of crime. But it was too late, and I could only watch him be severely punished by the law.
Seeing this, my wife hurriedly came over to comfort me: "Dawei, it's not your fault, it's all Xiao Ming who was confused for a while, and you have done your best." "
I knew she had a point, but I couldn't contain the guilt.
A few months later, I finally had the opportunity to visit Xiao Ming in the detention center. I saw that his face was yellow, and his body was much thinner than before. We looked at each other speechlessly, our eyes full of sadness.
"Brother, you've done your best. Xiao Ming showed a bitter smile, "It's me who is too competitive and blinded by money, you don't have to take responsibility for my mistakes." "
Just when I thought Xiao Ming would spend many years in prison, a year later, he received a commutation of his sentence because of his good behavior. I am glad and glad that he can learn from this lesson and become a new person.
That day, Xiao Ming was taken out by the prison guards, and I hugged him excitedly. Although his body was much thinner than before, there was more composure in his eyes.
"Big viagra, I'm finally out. "I swear that I will never do anything illegal again." "
I patted him on the shoulder, tears welling up in my eyes: "Okay, okay, as long as you can start again, I'm relieved." "
And I have been working diligently as a taxi driver all these years. Although the income is not high, it is enough to maintain the necessities of life. During the time when Xiao Ming was in prison, I also found a job as a security guard, with a more stable salary than being a driver.
Every morning at 4 a.m., I have to get up and rush to work. Although it was hard work, I didn't feel so tired in order to make my family have a better life. After Xiao Ming was imprisoned, I also visited him often to let him know that I had been waiting for him to get back on the right path.
After Xiao Ming was released from prison, he lost his soul for a while, and he didn't do any work for a long time. Looking at him like that, I felt guilty again. So I took the initiative to bring him to my workplace, said good things for him, and finally got him a job as a security guard.
"Big Viagra, thank you so much!" Xiao Ming held my hand tightly, his eyes full of gratitude.
I patted him on the shoulder and said solemnly, "The opportunity is earned by yourself, you have to take advantage of it." From now on, the two of us brothers will be steadfast and live a stable life together. "
Xiao Ming nodded vigorously, and a look of hope appeared on his face again. Since then, he seems to have completely changed and become more diligent and down-to-earth, and I'm happy for him.
In that company, Xiao Ming performed very well. He was no longer tempted by financial gains, but was conscientious and hardworking. Whether it's night shifts or overtime, he never shirks. Everyone appreciates his work ethic.
Once, when an important customer of the company came to visit, Xiao Ming, at the risk of being fired, bravely stopped an employee who was drunk and making trouble, winning the customer's appreciation. Gradually, he began to gain the appreciation of his supervisors, and his position was promoted one level at a time.
"Big Viagra, it was you who gave me the opportunity to be a new person, and I must not let you down again. Whenever Xiao Ming said this, I would be moved to tears.
Watching Xiao Ming step by step on the right track of life, I am sincerely happy for him. As his own brother, I have nothing more to ask for to see him rise from his past stumbles.
"Xiao Ming, I can see your current performance, you have finally grown up and become what you should be. "At one point, I praised it loudly.
Xiao Ming smiled, his eyes were resolute and persistent: "Yes, I am no longer the numb self I used to be." I want to use my future life to make up for my past regrets. "
I hugged him, tears welling up in my eyes again. How relieved I was at this moment.
In this way, Xiao Ming has been working in the company for nearly 20 years. With his hard work and ability, he was finally promoted to the top of the company. And I am still an obscure security guard, living an ordinary and simple life.
On the day of my retirement, Xiao Ming gave me a hug and said earnestly: "Big Viagra, it was your rejection that put me on the right path, and it was your love and expectation that made me rise again." I should thank you for making me understand what the true value of life is. "
I smiled and patted him on the shoulder: "Silly boy, you have finally grown up." Although our pensions are very different, the relationship between you and my brother is eternal. "
Yes, although fate has given us different opportunities, I will never regret the choice I made back then. Because it is in line with my understanding and pursuit of life. And Xiao Ming finally understood this, although there is a gap in pensions between our two brothers, they also have a happy and healthy life, which is enough.
After retiring, Xiao Ming has become more humble and indifferent. One day, we were walking in the park together, and he suddenly sighed: "Big Viagra, if I hadn't been arrested and imprisoned back then, I might have been immersed in the temptation of money and would never have been able to get out of that quagmire." "
I looked at him sideways, and saw that his eyes were full of the vicissitudes of experience: "Yes, although that prison disaster was painful, it made me completely realize the terrible consequences of chasing fame and fortune. Since then, I have made up my mind to live a simple and down-to-earth life. "
"It's a pity that I was too young and vigorous to listen to your advice. Xiao Ming smiled self-deprecatingly, "If you hadn't always cared about me, I might have made mistakes again and again and lost myself forever." "
I patted him on the shoulder and said sincerely, "Silly boy, it's really gratifying that you have finally grown up." "
Xiao Ming's words triggered me to think about it. Yes, chasing fame and fortune and greedy for money often make people lose their minds and do things that hurt nature. And living in the moment, contentment, is the only way to happiness.
"Xiao Ming, you have to keep this lesson in mind. Money is important, but we must not lose the bottom line of being a human being. I earnestly taught, "People who seek fame and fortune are often blinded by money and eventually fall into depravity." And ordinary people like you and me, as long as they are safe and live a down-to-earth life, they can achieve true happiness. "
Xiao Ming nodded solemnly, I know that these profound words have been deeply imprinted in his heart.
From Xiao Ming, I also realized the meaning of life. Everyone should understand that money, fame and fortune are not all there is to life, and greed can easily lead to depravity. In contrast, contentment is the only way to happiness.
"To live is to live each day well, not to be bound by money, fame, and fortune. Once, I said to Xiao Ming, "As long as you can live in peace, it is already the greatest happiness." "
Xiao Ming nodded seriously, and then said earnestly: "Yes, big viagra, I finally understand now." If I hadn't been arrested and imprisoned, I would have been in a state of depravity forever, never getting out of the quagmire of money. Although those days were very painful, it made me completely sober up and realize the true meaning of life. "
I patted him on the shoulder and said sincerely, "Okay, good, you've finally grown up, and I'm happy for you." "
Yes, after so many years of ups and downs, Xiao Ming and I have finally found our own meaning in life. Although the fates are different, we all live a happy and healthy life, and that is enough.
Whenever I think back to Xiao Ming's appearance when he was blinded by money, I feel extremely sad. If he hadn't been arrested and imprisoned, he would have made mistakes again and again and lost himself forever. Fortunately, with my care and guidance, he finally got on the right path and finally achieved success in his career.
"Big Viagra, I will never forget what you taught me back then. Xiao Ming said emotionally, "If you hadn't been by your side to support me and spur me on, I might have been sinking." "
I smiled and shook my head: "Silly boy, you have finally grown up now, and I am happy for you." However, you must remember this lesson and never be blinded by money and fame again. "
Xiao Ming nodded solemnly, his face full of piousness. I know he's completely reformed.
In contrast, my life path has been much smoother. Although I am just an ordinary security guard, I have never been fooled by money, fame and fortune, and have always lived a stable and steady life.
"Big Viagra, you turned down that 'good job' at the beginning, and I laughed at you at the time. Xiao Ming sighed, "I didn't expect that your choice was correct." "
I smiled and shook my head, looking kind: "Although I was strapped for money at the time, I never thought of doing illegal things. Because I understand that if you go to a dark place, you will only get yourself into trouble. "
Xiao Ming nodded, his eyes full of admiration. Yes, my brother and I made different life choices, but in the end we both found our own path to happiness.
When you think about it, the trajectory of my life and that Xiao Ming and I have taught us that everyone faces major choices in life. Do you stick to your principles, or are you tempted by financial gains? Do you live a stable and down-to-earth life, or do you pursue fame and fortune?
The outcome of your choices will determine the course of your life. Like Xiao Ming, he was deceived by financial interests at the beginning, did illegal and criminal things, and finally repented and reformed, but also paid a heavy price. And I have adhered to the bottom line of being a man from the beginning, although my life is poor, but at least I live a stable and steady life.
Life is like this, and there are choices everywhere. Only by distinguishing between right and wrong and sticking to the bottom line can we embark on a bright road. Otherwise, once you deviate from the right path, you may make mistakes again and again, and you will fall into depravity.
The story of me and Xiao Ming is the best footnote. I hope that everyone can learn from this, cherish the current happy life, and never be blinded by money, fame and fortune. Only in this way can we live our lives to the true value.