The late autumn wind quietly blew away the hustle and bustle of the city, bringing a hint of coolness. Li Hang stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, looking at the busy city, holding his mobile phone in his hand, and had just finished a call with his sister Li Fang.
"Brother, don't worry, everything is fine on our side. Li Fang's voice passed through the phone, and although he tried his best to hide it, Li Hang could still feel a little tired.
"I heard that my little niece is about to enter junior high school, how far I have to walk to school every day, and it is not convenient to take the bus, and the bus frequency over there is pitiful. Li Hang asked with concern.
"Ah, I have to catch the car at seven o'clock in the morning, there are so many people that they are crowded like canned food, Xiao Dan can't stand this toss. Li Fang sighed.
"Then you say, if there is a car, wouldn't it be better to take Xiao Dan to school?" Li Hang said tentatively.
"Of course, but where did you get the car, and now the family's expenses..." Before Li Fang finished her words, Li Hang interrupted her.
"Hey, don't say it, I've decided, I'll buy you a car, and it will be a gift for Xiao Dan to go to junior high school. "
"Brother, how embarrassing is this... How can I make you..." Li Fang said in a panic.
"Don't say stupid words, isn't my brother supposed to take care of my sister? Li Hang said resolutely.
After hanging up the phone, Li Hang paused and dialed the car sales number.
He chose a model that was both practical and not too expensive, and liked the unassuming, yet rustic and reliable feel. The booking process was unexpectedly smooth, and he felt that as an older brother, it was an indescribable satisfaction to be able to lend a helping hand to his sister when she needed it.
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, Li Hang traveled lightly and returned to his long-lost hometown. Li Fang and Wang Ming took Xiao Dan to pick up the station, and what caught their eyes was Li Fang carrying the white chrysanthemums full of local customs bought on the stall, and said to Li Hang with a smile:
"Brother, look at you, I won't say anything in advance when I come back this time. "
Li Hang touched Xiao Dan's hair and said with a smile: "I suddenly feel homesick, so I'll come back and take a look." "
"Car, is it going well?" Li Hang handed Li Fang the box containing the car keys.
"It's... Elder brother. Li Fang took the key, her eyes flashed with moisture, but she didn't know what to say in her mouth.
"Don't talk about it, what else is there to be polite about our brother and sister, take me to see our new car." Li Hang quipped.
So, their family of three, stepping on the afterglow of autumn, walked to the garage. The new car stood there silently, shining silver. Xiao Dan saw the car that really belonged to his family for the first time, and he was so excited that he forgot to be shy, and took Li Hang's hand and ran to the garage.
"Uncle, is this really our car?" Xiao Dan asked in disbelief while touching the smooth body.
"Of course, you can now imagine going to school in your own car without having to crowd the bus every day. Li Hang smiled and hugged Xiao Dan.
"Brother, you really don't have to work so hard, the business is only temporary. Wang Ming put his hands in his trouser pockets and said to Li Hang embarrassedly and helplessly.
Li Hang patted Wang Ming's shoulder, "The world is like this, who doesn't have a difficulty, we are like a family, and everyone will carry it together if there is a difficulty." ”
Since the last time he returned home, Li Hang has been paying attention to the living conditions of his sister and brother-in-law. Through WeChat, telephone, cordial and frequent greetings have long surpassed the ordinary brother-sister relationship.
As he expected, Wang Ming's carpentry business is becoming more and more difficult to maintain due to the implementation of new urban policies and the pressure of market competition. A bad business means that the income has plummeted, but the family's expenses are indispensable.
Li Fang has always been known for being tough, but during this time, even Li Hang could hear a subtle tremor in her voice on the phone, "Brother, you also know that the situation is not good this year, the price of timber has risen, and customers are difficult to find..."
"I know, sister, your business is my brother's business, if you want money, you can ask. Li Hang interjected, his tone firm.
"No, brother. It's me and Ming who are not good, and they always worry you. Li Fang's voice was full of guilt.
"Silly words, you and Ming are my closest people, how can I stand still when I can help. ”
Soon, in the third year of junior high school, he told Li Hang that he had to return to his hometown again. In the dreary train car, he pulled his suitcase and had a lot of thoughts.
After arriving home, Li Fang's face drooped, and Wang Ming's smile also looked a little reluctant. At the dinner table, Xiao Dan, who was lively on weekdays, just lowered his head and ate without saying a word, and the depressing atmosphere made Li Hang uneasy.
"I heard that the price of timber has risen sharply this year, your business..."Li Hang asked tentatively.
"Yes, brother, the new policy of the office... A lot of wood can't be used, you have to change it, the price... You know. Wang Ming frowned when he said this.
"Then we have to find a way, Ming, don't you have the skills, can we develop into furniture customization?" Li Hang thought.
"I've thought about it, brother, but it requires funds, you have to change equipment, and the competition is so fierce..."Wang Ming smiled bitterly.
The atmosphere at the dinner table was silent for a while, until Xiao Dan muttered, "Dad, Mom, if I don't participate in the school's summer camp this year, will I be able to save some money?"
"Xiao Dan, you like summer camp the most, how can it be because..."Li Fang hurriedly said.
"It's okay mom, I can do it. Dan struggled to squeeze out a smile.
Looking at his niece's strong appearance, Li Hang felt like a knife. Back in his room, he picked up his phone, checked out several furniture companies that needed carpentry skills, and began to prepare funds to help Wang Ming catch a ride on custom furniture. On this night, the light of the stars seemed to be particularly soft, as if it was lighting the way forward for the family.
Time flies, Wang Ming followed Li Hang's suggestion, and finally survived, and the business of furniture customization is getting better and better day by day. Today was a special day, and a warm reunion dinner was held at home to celebrate their passage and new life.
At the dinner, Wang Ming's face finally reappeared with his previous confidence and smile, "Brother Li, it was you who gave me the courage to start over, if it weren't for you, it might really be over." ”
"What's the wind and waves, isn't it a boil out. Li Hang waved his hand, showing his boldness.
"Today, to tell you the truth, I won the lottery," Wang Ming suddenly said the news that surprised everyone.
"Oh, is this true? don't tease us!" Li Fang could hardly believe his ears.
"Of course it's true. Wang Ming took out a red envelope from his pocket and handed it to Li Hang, "Brother, this is what I want to give to your daughter, look at what's inside." ”
Li Hang took the red envelope suspiciously and took out the contents of it... It is a lottery ticket with the numbers on the ticket matching the winning numbers flashing on the TV.
"It's... How much does this cost?" Li Hang was so surprised that he was incoherent.
"Not a lot. Wang Ming's eyes narrowed with a smile, "It's the first pot of gold in our business, but I must say that I can't enjoy this money exclusively, brother, you and your family should take this wealth." ”
"Don't don't, it's your blessing, your family is starting now, and it has to be used for business. Li Hang waved his hand again and again.
"No, we are here today thanks to you. You deserve it. Wang Ming insisted.
"It's... It's really unacceptable. Li Hang felt a hot current in his heart, but he knew that this money meant more to Wang Ming.
"You can rest assured, we will not forget our original intention because of temporary wealth. Wang Ming patted his chest, "I have discussed this decision with Fang, if you don't accept it, we will be unhappy." ”
Xiao Dan also interjected on the side, "Uncle, you helped us so much before, and now we won't be happy if you don't accept us." ”
The air is filled with strong family affection and gratitude. Li Hang did not refuse, he knew that this was not only an unexpected wealth, but also the crystallization of the emotional integration between the family. He held Wang Ming's hand tightly, his eyes moist, "I know, thanks to you." ”
At this moment, banknotes are not just a pile of numbers, but an unexpected warmth and support between family members. They looked at each other and smiled, feeling the temperature of home for each other, tomorrow, and a new day.
One morning, a few days later, the sky was as clear as freshly washed blue satin. Li Hang came to Wang Ming's furniture workshop early, and last night's decision was still echoing in his mind.
"Morning, Ming, we have a big project to talk about today. Li Hang said loudly as he strode into the workshop.
Wang Ming rubbed his hands, "What kind of project, brother, you don't have any good ideas, do you?"
"That's necessary, you said that our furniture workshop, with the funds of last night's luck, should we expand the scale and make it to the next level?" Li Hang's eyes flashed with excitement.
"This... I have this plan, but you have the money..."Wang Ming hesitated, looking a little embarrassed.
"Don't say mine or mine anymore, it's all said, this wealth belongs to everyone. Li Hang interrupted him, his tone resolute.
When Li Fang heard this, she walked over with Xiao Dan in her arms, "Brother, have you really decided?"
"yes, I've thought about it a long time ago. This money can make Ming's career develop better, and it is also the happiness of our whole family. As long as our family is united, there is nothing that cannot be overcome. Li Hang's words made the air in the room a little warmer.
"Brother, I really don't know how to thank you, you... You're always so awesome. Li Fang's eyes were a little red, and her words were full of gratitude.
"Don't thank you, we're family. Li Hang interrupted her.
"Uncle, then I have to be a person like you when I grow up?" Xiao Dan blinked his big clear eyes and looked at Li Hang curiously.
Li Hang bent down, gently stirred Xiao Dan's hair with his hand, and replied with a smile: "Of course, but you have to do better than your uncle, understand?"
"Understood!" Xiao Dan's voice was crisp and firm.
In that early morning, not only did they discuss specific investment plans, but they also forged a closer bond between family members. When he came out of Wang Ming's house, Li Hang glanced back, looked at the smiling faces of his family, his eyes narrowed slightly, and a sense of happiness rose in his heart. Every step of the way, he is extraordinarily down-to-earth.
As night falls, the stars begin to twinkle in the sky. Sitting in his cozy small living room, Li Hang let out a long breath softly, "Today, our family really won." Will the future be even more exciting?"