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On the eve of the Spring Festival, Xiaoli's family came to Lao Zhu's house for the New Year as usual. The children were bouncing and playing, and Xiaoli was busy helping Lao Zhu and Aunt Wang prepare a sumptuous Chinese New Year's Eve dinner. At the dinner table, the family was happy and laughing. Temporarily, Xiaoli carefully said to Lao Zhu: "Dad, I discussed it with my family and felt that your and mother's house was too dilapidated and not very safe. We're going to buy you a new house, what do you think?"
Lao Zhu was a little surprised, and hurriedly waved his hand and said, "No, no, we are used to living in this house, and it is quite comfortable." I'm embarrassed that you're spending money to buy us a house. ”
"Dad, you're welcome, this is what we should do for you. You and your mother have worked hard all their lives, it's time to enjoy a quiet life. The new house is spacious and bright, well equipped, much stronger than here. And it's close to us, so you can live near us in the future, and it's more convenient for us to take care of it. Xiaoli said earnestly.
Lao Zhu saw that his daughter was so enthusiastic, and he was reluctant to see the old house in front of him that had accompanied him for many years, so he hesitated for a long time. In the end, under Xiaoli's repeated insistence, Lao Zhu reluctantly nodded and agreed.
A few days later, Xiaoli took her husband to Lao Zhu's house and said that she wanted to estimate the price of the house. Lao Zhu wanted to ask for a little more, but when he saw his daughter's family looking sincere, he couldn't bear to bargain with them. In the end, the house changed hands at a price that was not too high. Xiaoli said that she would help Lao Zhu arrange the move and let them move in after the renovation of the new house was completed.
On the day he left the old mansion, Lao Zhu couldn't help but shed tears. The house he built single-handedly carries the memories of his life. Even if it is dilapidated, it is a warm harbor for him. And now, he was about to leave here, and he couldn't help but feel a sense of melancholy.
Seeing that her husband was so sad, Aunt Wang hurriedly comforted him and said, "Lao Zhu, don't be sad. My daughter's family cares about us so much, and we should be grateful. The new house is much better than here, and we will enjoy our old age in peace. ”
Lao Zhu nodded, held back the reluctance in his heart, and moved into a new house with his daughter's family.
The new house is spacious, bright and well equipped, and indeed much more comfortable than the old house. After Lao Zhu and Aunt Wang moved in, their mood gradually relaxed. My daughter often comes to visit, which brings a lot of convenience in life.
One day, Xiaoli said, "Dad, I discussed it with my family and felt that you were too old to be here alone. Why don't you move to a nearby nursing home, where you will be more assured that there are professional nursing staff to take care of you? ”
Lao Zhu and Aunt Wang looked at each other, they didn't expect their daughter to make such a suggestion. Lao Zhu said hesitantly: "Nursing home, but we are in good health now, and we don't need to be taken care of." It's good to be here, close to you, and not too lonely. ”
"Dad, you may not realize that you and your mother's health is really getting worse. We don't worry that you are here alone, maybe something will happen one day, and it will be too late to treat you. In a nursing home, you will be cared for by professional medical staff, and your life will be more secure. Xiaoli patiently explained.
Aunt Wang looked at her husband worriedly and said softly, "Lao Zhu, why don't we try it?" ”
Lao Zhu was silent for a long time, and finally nodded in agreement. Although he was reluctant, he couldn't bear to let her worry too much when he looked at the worry on his wife's face.
In the first few days of moving into the nursing home, Lao Zhu did feel a little uncomfortable. The environment here is unfamiliar, and there is no free inertia before. However, slowly, he gradually adapted to the rhythm of life here. The staff are friendly and will take care of their daily life and diet patiently. It's not as comfortable as being in your own home, but at least you don't feel too lonely here.
As time passed, Lao Zhu and Aunt Wang also gradually adapted to life in a nursing home. They wake up regularly, exercise, eat every day, and live an orderly life. The staff also takes good care of them, often chatting with them and helping with various things in life.
On weekends, their daughter Xiaoli's family also comes to visit them in the nursing home. Children play happily, and three generations come together to have a great time. Lao Zhu looked at his daughter's family and felt heartfelt relief and warmth in his heart. Even if you can't be as free as before, it's a blessing to be able to be with your loved ones all the time.
Sometimes, Lao Zhu also misses the life in the old house. There are so many memories of him and his wife there, and their footprints are carried around every corner. But whenever he thinks of his daughter's family's good intentions, he can't bear to say anything. After all, the daughter arranged for them to live here out of concern for them.
One day, Lao Zhu was taking a slow walk in the yard when he suddenly saw a group of old people playing chess. He stepped forward to join in the fun, and soon joined the game. After more than two hours, he finally played a beautiful endgame, which won warm applause from everyone.
From that day on, playing chess became Lao Zhu's daily pleasure. He would play chess with other old people and teach novices some tricks. Before he knew it, he made a lot of new friends and his life became more colorful.
One day, Aunt Wang came to Lao Zhu's side and asked with concern: "Lao Zhu, you have been so happy recently, have you adapted well?"
Lao Zhu smiled and shook his wife's hand and said, "Auntie, I have lived a fulfilling life here in the past few months, and I have many happy things every day. We have a stable daily routine and a lot of good friends to talk to. You see, we're all in good health now, much better than in the old house. Daughters, they are for our sake, and we should be grateful to them. ”
Aunt Wang listened to her husband's words and also showed a relieved smile. She patted Lao Zhu's hand and said, "Yes, daughter, they are so good to us." Let's enjoy our old age here and stop worrying about our daughter. ”
On this day, Lao Zhu and Aunt Wang walked together in the yard, and the sound of relaxed and happy conversation and laughter echoed throughout the nursing home.
A few months later, one sunny morning, Lao Zhu was about to go for a walk in the yard when he suddenly received a call from his daughter.
"Dad, there's something I want to discuss with you. We've been doing a good business lately and making a lot of money. We are planning to buy another property as an investment, and we estimate that we will use up the money you previously sold to us. Look, can we get a new house for you to live in?" said Xiao Li on the other end of the phone.
"Dad, I know you're doing well in a nursing home. But we always feel that you should have a house of your own to feel more at ease. And now we can afford to buy you a better house, so you don't have to worry about life anymore. Xiaoli said eagerly.
Lao Zhu was silent for a while, and finally said, "Okay, if you think it's necessary, let's get a new house." However, your mom and I are used to life in a nursing home, can you let us continue to live there?"
"Of course, this is no problem! The new house will be your retirement home, and you will still live in a nursing home. Wouldn't it be perfect that you could have both your own house and professional care?" said Xiaoli happily.
Lao Zhu nodded, and after hanging up the phone, he sighed deeply. He didn't tell his daughter, in fact, he didn't want to leave here, because here he had slowly found a new focus in life. But seeing his daughter's family arranging for them so enthusiastically, he couldn't bear to refuse.
Under their daughter's arrangement, Lao Zhu and Aunt Wang moved into a brand new apartment. The house is spacious, bright and very comfortably decorated, much better than the old house. However, although they have their own house, Lao Zhu and Aunt Wang still go to the nursing home every day. They have become accustomed to the rhythm of life there and the company of their friends, and are reluctant to leave completely.
Gradually, Lao Zhu found that his daughter and son-in-law came to see them less often. At first, they would come regularly on weekends to chat with Lao Zhu and Aunt Wang and have a big meal together. But lately it's become less and less common, and sometimes they only come once every few weeks.
Once, Lao Zhu plucked up the courage to ask his daughter: "Xiaoli, why have you come to see us so little recently? ”
Xiaoli said a little embarrassed: "Dad, I'm sorry, we have been very busy with work recently, and we are busy in the company until late every day." Rest assured, though, we'll try to see you whenever we can. Why don't you invite more friends to enrich your life?"
Lao Zhu nodded and didn't say anything. But he vaguely felt that his daughter seemed to be a little perfunctory.
After a while, Lao Zhu found that his daughter and son-in-law took the initiative to contact them less and less. Sometimes when I call my daughter, she always shirks it for various reasons. Although Lao Zhu and Aunt Wang were a little disappointed in their hearts, they didn't think much about it. They thought their daughter might be too busy to visit them often.
Until one day, the two received a strange phone call in the apartment. The other party said that he was a staff member of a real estate company and said that he would come to assess the price of the house for them. Lao Zhu and Aunt Wang were very puzzled, because they had obviously only moved here for a long time.
However, after a few moments, the truth of the matter gradually emerged. It turned out that the daughter and son-in-law had quietly sold the old house long before they moved into the apartment, and now they planned to sell the new house again and pocket all the money.
Lao Zhu and Aunt Wang were shocked and angry, and they couldn't believe their ears. Years of savings, they originally wanted to leave to their daughter's family, but they were ruthlessly embezzled. What makes them even more heartbroken is that their daughter and son-in-law have abandoned even the most basic filial piety, and they are not even willing to bother to take care of their lives.
"Xiaoli, how can you bear to treat our hard-earned savings like this for so many years? Do you really only treat us as a source of wealth?" asked his daughter in a choked voice.
"Dad, it's none of your business. We decided to sell this house a long time ago, and the proceeds could help us grow our business better. You also have someone to take care of you in a nursing home, so why do you have to live here?" Xiaoli replied with a cold face.
Hearing his daughter's indifferent words, Lao Zhu finally completely understood that his status in his daughter's heart had been reduced to a tool for money. He couldn't bear it anymore and argued loudly with his daughter.