I'm over 63 years old, what do you think?
I'm sixty-three years old. I have been retired for many years and live alone in a small house in the old town. My late wife and I had an only child named Zhang Xiaoming. Xiao Ming is 30 years old this year. He worked in a foreign-funded enterprise and had a successful career. He also got married a few years ago.
Xiao Ming's wife, Li Xiaohong, is two years younger than him and is a civil servant in a public institution. When they got married, they bought a small two-bedroom apartment in the city and a 20-year mortgage. At that time, I also advised Xiao Ming not to borrow too much, but they were always very confident young people and insisted on buying a house in the city center.
After retirement, I spent all day doing nothing, watching TV or going for a walk at home. Xiao Ming is very busy at work and rarely comes back. Even on weekends, he often works overtime. Xiaohong is also an office worker, and both of them are very diligent.
They moved into a new house during their honeymoon and I rarely bothered them. Although he lived in poverty after retirement, he was still able to get by. It's just a pity that the money I've saved in my life doesn't seem to be of much use.
Watching my son grow step by step, I am sincerely happy for him. However, there is one thought that has been lingering in my mind lately: Xiao Ming and Xiao Hong are both young and promising, and now is the time when they need money the most. I am already an old man with little hope, and the rest of my money is wasted.
Why don't I give my savings to Xiao Ming and them to reduce their mortgage and living pressure? But if I express this thought, will it hurt Xiao Ming's self-esteem? I weighed it and decided to talk to Xiaohong first. Let's take a look at what they actually look like right now.
One day, I met Xiaohong walking alone on the street. She looked tired, so I stepped up to greet her: "Xiaohong, why are you here alone?"
Xiaohong looked very happy to see me: Oh, father-in-law, why are you here? I just got off work and I'm going home to cook.
"Okay, let's walk together for a while. I took her arm and we walked side by side, chatting from time to time.
Looking at Xiaohong's tired expression, I was quite moved. I know that the life of the young couple must be very poor now: double the income, pay off the mortgage, and life should be very poor. I was determined to find a way to ease their burden.
However, how do I get started? After all, it's hard to talk about money all of a sudden. What if my kindness is interpreted as charity? Then my son's self-esteem will definitely hurt. I have to think twice before acting.
When I got home, I immediately opened my passbook and counted the balance. In addition to living expenses, my wife and I still have more than 200,000 yuan left in the pension. If you give all this money to Xiao Ming at once, maybe you can help them pay off the mortgage!
I couldn't wait to take out my pen and paper and write a letter of determination: I am old and frail, and these savings are of little use to me. Why don't you just hand it all over to Xiao Ming and Xiao Hong, so that they can work with peace of mind and live a good life. I'm determined to tell Xiao Ming this weekend!
The weekend came, and Xiao Ming returned to my cabin as usual. Seeing him come in, I hurriedly called him to the bedroom to have a good talk with him.
"Xiao Ming, there's something I want to discuss with you. As I spoke, I pulled out the written decision letter from the drawer.
Seeing my serious appearance, Xiao Ming couldn't help but be a little nervous: "What's the matter, Dad, is there anything important?"
"That's right, you young people need money the most now, I'm an old man with no hope, and it's a waste to keep these savings. I thought about it for a moment and said, "Why don't you give me all my savings?" You guys, help you pay off your mortgage and ease your burden, right?"
Xiao Ming was stunned and looked at me dumbfounded. After a while, it dawned on him: "Dad, what are you talking about? How can this be? This is the income of your life's labor, how can I ask for your money?"
"But Xiao Ming, I'm old, and this money is really useless to me. I patiently explained, "You young people are working hard right now, and if I give you money, I will give you money." I would be very happy with my own words. ”
Xiao Ming looked embarrassed, and there were many contradictions in his heart. As an independent and confident young man, he has a strong self-esteem and is not willing to accept his father's support easily. But on the other hand, he also knew his father's good intentions and didn't want to break his father's heart.
I saw his hesitation, so I continued to persuade: "Xiao Ming, you are the greatest pride of my old man, and my biggest wish now is to see you healthy and happy, accept the money, and pay the mortgage." If you pay it off, your life will be a little more comfortable. ”
Xiao Ming was silent for a moment, and finally nodded: "Okay Dad, then I will follow your wishes." However, you have given us so much money, what will we do with our living expenses in the future?"
"Don't worry, I still have some pension, enough for me to live. I smiled and patted him on the shoulder, "Let's take the money happily." ”
At first, Xiao Ming looked embarrassed, his brows were tightly locked, and he looked resolutely unacceptable. But after my repeated explanations and persuasions, his expression gradually softened. In the end, Xiao Ming nodded heavily, his eyes full of gratitude and reluctance.
I can understand his inner struggle, but I hope that young people can put down their burdens, work with peace of mind, and live a good life. I was overjoyed to see that my son had finally accepted my filial piety.
"Dad, listen to Xiao Ming, you are so good!" Xiaohong stepped forward and hugged me warmly: "I didn't expect you to be so considerate of the difficulties of our young people. ”
I smiled and patted her on the back, then invited the two of them to sit down at the table. Then I took out an old passbook from the cabinet and placed it in front of the two of us.
"This is the pension that your mother-in-law and I have saved over the years, take it all. I said sincerely, "I don't have any other wishes, I just hope that you can use this money to make a good living and work hard." "There will be great things to achieve in the future. ”
"Haha, just look at my old face. I laughed at myself and said, "Your mother-in-law and I were very frugal when we were young and saved such a sum of money. If you need it now, take it all. ”
My heart was filled with joy and relief. This hard-earned money is finally useful. I looked at the young couple in front of me. They have a bright future. When I give them money, I also give it to myself.
Xiao Ming and Xiao Hong also seemed to be touched by my sincerity. Their faces were filled with happiness, and they looked at me with gratitude and respect in their eyes. As a father, I feel that life is enough to provide this last support to my children.
In the end, after the two thanked them again and again, Xiao Ming finally mustered up the courage and took the passbook with both hands. He opened the book tremblingly, and his eyes couldn't help but moisten as he looked at the dense numbers on it.
I patted her on the back and smiled happily. I know that by giving them this money, they will have no worries, and they will be able to work and live a happy life with peace of mind. As a father, I don't have any more to ask for.
During the conversation, I inadvertently mentioned a good friend back then, who was Xiaohong's biological mother.
"You know, your mother-in-law isn't having a good time right now. I sighed, "She and your grandfather are not young anymore, but there are more than ten years left on the mortgage, and life is very difficult." ”
Xiao Ming and Xiao Hong were stunned, as if they had never considered this issue. Xiaohong hurriedly asked, "Dad, are you telling the truth?"
"Hey, you young people are busy with your careers, how can you notice this. I shook my head, "Your mother-in-law has been friends with us for a long time, and she knows about our family's situation, but she is too reserved and has never told you a penny of inquiry." ”
Xiao Ming looked guilty and lowered his head. Xiaohong frowned, looking troubled.
I thought that if I gave the money to my son, the matter would be over. But when I mentioned the situation of my biological mother, I suddenly felt a lingering uneasiness in my heart.
As she spoke, her eyes turned red and tears welled up in her eyes. Xiao Ming hurriedly stepped forward to comfort her, while I sat on the side with mixed feelings.
So, I suddenly got up and walked briskly into my bedroom. I rummaged through the box and pulled out the last old passbook through the gap in the mattress. I opened the book tremblingly, only to find that there was only 30,000 yuan left in it.
But I have made up my mind that this money must be used to solve the plight of my in-laws! I took a deep breath and walked back to the living room.
"Xiao Ming, Xiao Hong, you don't have to blame yourself too much. I sat down again and said solemnly, "I'll give you the last 30,000 yuan now, and you can hand it over to your in-laws to solve the problem." That's their priority. ”
Xiao Ming and Xiao Hong were stunned for a moment, and then their faces showed surprise. Xiaohong hurriedly waved her hand and said, "Alas, father-in-law, this is not good! You have already given us most of your savings, how can you take out the rest of the money?"
"It's nothing, I'm old, and the rest of the money is wasted. I said categorically: "You have now reached the age of struggle, I will give you all the money, you are much more steady, you take it, go to your mother-in-law." ”
"Silly son, don't you understand your father's intentions?" I shook my head helplessly, "You young people are the most important thing, I give you money in the hope that you can enjoy your old age in peace, and I, to live to this day is already a gift." "From God. ”
I looked at the two of them with embarrassed faces, and I had mixed feelings in my heart. I can understand their hesitation: after all, I'm in my 60s, and it's really unsettling to spend the last bit of savings.
But what I felt more was a sense of relief and relief. I gave all my life savings to my friends and family, and I will have nothing from now on. But also because of this, I feel more at ease and at ease than ever.
I believe that when people reach old age, they should not only think about the present, but also about their relatives and friends. I put the last bit of energy into the urgent need to save lives. This is the most important thing for my age. With this meaning, I no longer have any worries in my heart.
I looked at Xiao Ming and Xiao Hong, their faces full of guilt and self-blame. I know they are worried about my decision and that I will live a poor life.
But I was calm, and there was a decisive glint in my eyes. I just looked at the two of them intently, a smile on my lips.
In the end, under my sincere gaze, Xiao Ming and Xiao Hong's expressions softened. They nodded silently, their eyes moistened with dissatisfaction.
I know that at this moment, there is no doubt in their hearts, only infinite gratitude to me. This gratitude is my greatest pride and comfort in this world.
"Auntie, it's me. I rang the doorbell of my mother-in-law's house. It didn't take long for that familiar figure to appear at the door.
"Oh, it's you, come in, come in. When my mother-in-law saw me, she hurriedly welcomed me in. We talked for a while, and I called her aside and pulled out the passbook.
"Auntie, this is my last savings, you take it and live a good life. I put the passbook in her hand and said sincerely.
The mother-in-law's eyes widened, and her face was full of disbelief. The passbook in her hand trembled, and she stammered for a while: "This, how can this be? Didn't you already give most of your savings to Xiao Ming and them? Why do you have to do this?" "Take out your last savings?"
I looked at her calmly and said firmly: "Auntie, you can just accept it, Xiao Ming They are all young people and have a future, so I have nothing to worry about if I give them them." But you and your wife are old, and I'm sorry you're living so hard. ”
My mother-in-law seemed to want to refuse, but I reached out and grabbed the back of her hand and tucked the passbook firmly into her palm. I looked into her eyes and said sincerely: "Auntie, you can take it, this is the last effort of this old bone, you can accept it happily and live your old age well." ”
The mother-in-law's eyes suddenly moistened. She nodded vigorously, and finally didn't refuse. She clenched the passbook in her hand, her eyes full of gratitude.
I looked at the tears in my mother-in-law's eyes, and felt satisfied and happy in my heart. I gave my last bit of money, which is also considered to be the last contribution I did to the world.
From now on, I will have nothing. But because of that, I feel more relaxed and at ease than ever. I gave all my life savings to my relatives and friends. Since then, I have been carefree and enjoy life with peace of mind. With this realization, I no longer have any burden in my heart.
Yes, when people reach my age, they should learn to let go of all obsessions and think about others. I give all my money to my children and close friends, only hoping that they will be healthy, happy, and carefree from now on. It's a great gift for me to be alive today. The only thing I have to do is make the last journey of this life.
I looked at my mother-in-law's eyes filled with tears. Her expression was so moved, grateful, and reluctant. I knew she must be extremely complicated at the moment. But I was calm, and I always had a relieved smile on my lips.
I reached out my palm and gently patted her shoulder, as if to tell her with this action: everything is fine, don't worry. My mother-in-law nodded, but in the end she did not refuse, and silently accepted my last wish.
At this moment, my heart was filled with great joy and relief. I finally exhausted the last bit of strength. From now on I will have nothing, but I will be completely liberated and carefree. This feeling made me feel more calm and tranquil than I had ever felt before.
"Auntie, you can make do with your life. I took a deep breath and patted the back of her hand hard. "You don't have to blame yourself too much, this is my own decision, the money is all given by me, you and Xiao Ming gave me something, I will be very happy. ”
"You're welcome. I waved my hand again and again, always with a calm smile on my face, "You accept this money, it is the last effort of my old bone, you can keep it well." As long as I live my life, I'm completely carefree. ”
The mother-in-law nodded, but in the end she did not refuse. She looked at me deeply, her eyes full of gratitude and respect. I can understand her complicated feelings at the moment, but I hope that she can completely let go of her burdens and spend her old age in peace.
"Okay, Auntie, I'll go back first, and you can make do with it. I patted the back of her hand and said with a smile. My mother-in-law nodded again and again, and finally gave me a warm hug.
We said goodbye because we knew it might be the last time we would see each other. But I felt a different kind of peace of mind and joy in my heart, because I had finally exhausted the last bit of strength.
In this way, I gave all my savings to my children and friends. From now on I will have nothing, but I will be completely free and carefree.
I remember the original letter of determination. At that time, I just had a simple filial piety, hoping to reduce my son's burden. But then I found out that my friend's mother-in-law's situation also worried me. So I made a quick decision and took out the last bit of savings.
This process is a kind of letting go and relief for me. I have given all my life's efforts to my loved ones and friends. Since then, I have been completely carefree. With this realization, I feel extremely relieved and relaxed.
Yes, when people reach my age, they should learn to let go of all obsessions and think about others. I donated all my money and just wanted my family and friends to be healthy, happy, and carefree from now on. It's a great gift for me to be alive today. I just need to go through the last journey of this life.
Through this incident, I realized the ultimate meaning of life. This is selfless devotion and charity. I gave all my money to others and felt more relieved and secure than I had ever been.
Money is important, but at my age, it's not that important anymore. It is more important to think about your family and friends and do your best to make them healthy and happy.