The spring breeze blows warmly through the warm village, the catkins flutter lightly, and the willow trees by the river seem to send the most tender blessings in the life of 75-year-old Grandpa Liu. Grandpa Liu always had a kind smile on his face, and he sat on a rattan chair in the courtyard, fiddling with the thick stack of red envelopes in his hand, each of which was a bright red and bright hundred-yuan bill. It was a gift to his grandson Xiaobao, who was about to celebrate his 8th birthday, 10,000 yuan, full of heart.
Xiaobao followed behind his father Liu Min and watched his grandfather's movements curiously. The child's eyes are clear and bright, with the innocence peculiar to a child. "Grandpa, is that the New Year's money for my birthday? That's it!" Xiaobao jumped up excitedly. Grandpa Liu laughed and nodded in affirmation. At this time, light footsteps sounded outside the door, and daughter-in-law Li Juan walked in with a basket of freshly harvested eggs.
"Dad, you are really generous, 10,000 yuan, can Xiaobao understand the meaning behind this?" Li Juan always spoke with gentle care, but she was obviously a little worried about this large amount of birthday gifts. "The baby is smart, he knows how to cherish it, right, Xiaobao?" Grandpa Liu looked at his grandson, Xiaobao nodded knowingly, but his eyes were still a little confused, he didn't really understand the weight of 10,000 yuan.
"Grandpa, can I buy lots and lots of toys with this money?" Xiaobao's tone was full of antiquity. Looking at his grandson's innocence, Grandpa Liu's heart was slightly shaken. "Xiaobao, this money is not only used to buy toys, you also have to learn to save, you know?" Li Juan interjected in time, trying her best to implement the education of money in the hearts of children.
Liu Min took over the conversation with a smile, "Mom, Dad's meaning is good, we have to cultivate Xiaobao's financial management concept from an early age." Do you say, Dad?" Liu Min tries his best to build a bridge of understanding and education between parents and children. Grandpa Liu thought for a while, and then said, "Yes, Xiaobao, you can save this money, and choose carefully what you want in the future." "
At night, the night was slightly falling, a lantern was lit up in the village, Grandpa Liu's wife Aunt Zhang came out of the house, holding a freshly knitted sweater in her hand, she looked at the red envelope in Grandpa Liu's hand, and couldn't help but say: "Old man, it's good to buy a birthday gift for your grandson, why be so lavish?" Aunt Zhang's words were reproachful, but it showed that she was worried about the future of the family. Grandpa Liu smiled and said nothing, but he was thinking in his heart that these red envelopes are not only a matter of money, but also about conveying a sense of responsibility to the next generation. The atmosphere at home has become a bit heavy because of the money issue. Li Juan squatted down, looked at Xiaobao's big eyes that were still a little innocent, and said in as soft a tone as possible: "Xiaobao, money is a very important thing, you are still young now, and 10,000 yuan may be as high as a hill for you." Remember, that day your mother taught you that every dollar in the piggy bank was not easy to come by? ”
Xiaobao nodded, as if trying to understand her mother's words. He whispered, "Mom, I'll save my money and buy a car when I'm older." Li Juan smiled, but she was thinking in her heart, how could Xiaobao understand so much when she was so small?
Liu Min sat aside and rubbed his temples: "Mom, I also think 10,000 is a bit much." Otherwise, we might as well buy Xiaobao some school supplies or books. ”
Grandpa Liu said softly: "Minzi, Juan'er, I have a plan. Xiaobao is the hope of the family, and I do this because I want him to know what his grandfather expects from him since he was a child. ”
At this time, Aunt Zhang walked in, she put her sweater aside, sat on the fire, her old face was full of wrinkles, revealing the traces of time: "Actually, it is right to use money on the blade." Lao Liu, the two of us have lived for a lifetime, and every copper plate in the family is something we have worked hard to save, isn't it?"
Grandpa Liu nodded, signaling that he was listening, but he knew in his heart that his wife's words were not finished yet. Sure enough, Aunt Zhang continued: "Old man, you always love Xiaobao, but you haven't considered our other children, I think you mean to make a will, right?"
As soon as these words came out, the expressions on Li Juan and Liu Min's faces became subtle. Li Juan hurriedly said: "Mom, how can you say this casually, Dad gives not only money, but more feelings." ”
Aunt Zhang disagreed: "Feelings? That's fair." Lao Liu, if you make a will now, how will you divide it?"
Grandpa Liu was calm and said in a deep voice: "Auntie, let's talk about this matter in private." It's Xiaobao's birthday, let's not mention these bad things yet. ”
Li Juan felt that the atmosphere was a little stiff, so she smiled and said, "Mom, Grandpa Liu, today is a festive day, let's not affect our mood because of money." Xiaobao, you haven't said thank you to grandpa and grandma yet. ”
Xiaobao wittily jumped in front of Grandpa Liu and Aunt Zhang, and said sweetly: "Thank you, grandparents!
Smiles and warm words temporarily eased the tension. At night, Grandpa Liu sat in the courtyard, looking at the starry sky, and he thought about something. Aunt Zhang quietly walked up to him: "Old man, should we really think about making a will? After all, family affairs have to be spread out sooner or later." ”
Grandpa Liu didn't answer immediately, but looked at the night sky and said softly: "Auntie, I'm thinking about how to correctly convey our wishes to the children, so that they don't just see the money, but the responsibility and emotion behind it." Just like educating Xiaobao to cherish this 10,000 yuan. ”
Aunt Zhang sighed, and finally didn't say anything, just quietly accompanied Grandpa Liu, looking up at the distant and peaceful starlight together. The red envelope incident was like a stumbling block, and the harmonious atmosphere of the family was broken. A few days later, Aunt Zhang suddenly asked to discuss the issue of family property in detail, and she insisted that it should be resolved as soon as possible to avoid leaving trouble. The proposal quickly hit the table at family gatherings.
As the family sat around the living room, fine beads of sweat began to form on Liu Min's forehead, even though the air conditioner was already fully turned on. Aunt Zhang once again reiterated her point of view: "Lao Liu, don't you still understand? This time is an early warning, if you don't think clearly about the family property, the children will have conflicts in the future, and the responsibility will be on your head." "
Grandpa Liu sighed. He originally just wanted to surprise his grandson, but he didn't expect it to be so big. He was silent for a long time, and then slowly spoke: "Everyone calm down, I will consider the eldest mother's suggestion." "
Li Juan looked at Grandpa Liu, looked at Liu Min, and said softly: "What we need now is not to quarrel or accuse each other, but to find a way that everyone agrees with." "
"You're all on the outsider's side!" Aunt Zhang suddenly said to Li Juan, her voice was so sharp that the air froze.
Liu Min was furious, and his voice also raised: "Mom, you can't say that about Juanjuan! We are a family, why do you say that she is an outsider?"
Li Juan's face was a little sad: "Mother Zhang, I have always regarded this home as my own. How can I not care about my grandson's affairs and my son's affairs? But just because I have a little concern about 10,000 yuan, you think I am materialistic?"
The words were full of misunderstandings and conflicts, and Grandpa Liu felt unprecedented pressure, a weight that he could not bear as the head of the family. The argument between Aunt Zhang and Li Juan has no intention of stopping.
Finally, Grandpa Liu slapped the table angrily: "Enough! I see that our family is not starting to make a will, but is about to fall apart!"
After a moment of silence, Li Juan tried to ease the atmosphere: "Grandpa Liu, I know that you feel sorry for Xiaobao and everyone, but maybe making a will can really make everyone have a bottom in their hearts." "
Grandpa Liu took a deep breath and nodded: "Okay, I understand what you mean." If this can reassure everyone, then I will make a will!"
Hearing this, Liu Min's face was a little relaxed, and he held Grandpa Liu's hand: "Dad, I will support you, no matter how you decide to divide it, I have no opinion." Hopefully, this decision will really calm everyone down. "
Although Aunt Zhang still had some emotions, seeing Grandpa Liu's resolute attitude, she knew that it was useless to argue any longer, so she restrained her mood.
Eventually, Grandpa Liu's decision seemed to calm the situation, but the atmosphere in the house became strange. Everyone is thinking about something, not only the names and numbers on the will, but also whether family affection also needs to be clearly divided in words. After Xiaobao's birthday, Grandpa Liu thought it was time to settle the family dispute caused by 10,000 yuan. He arranged a sunny afternoon and gathered all the family to the living room.
Grandpa Liu held a thick document in both hands, slowly sat on the main seat, and said with a smile: "I know that the family has not been calm recently, maybe I didn't think it through, today I want to talk to you about my thoughts on the will." ”
Liu Min shook hands nervously: "Dad, no matter what you decide, we will support you." Aunt Zhang also nodded, although there was still a little worry in her eyes.
Grandpa Liu began to read out the contents of the will, which detailed how to fairly and reasonably distribute the family's land, real estate, and savings. With each one he reads, he explains the considerations behind it: "I don't want much, I just want you to be united and harmonious, as before." ”
Li Juan wiped her tears gratefully: "Grandpa Liu, I really appreciate you for thinking so much for everyone." ”
"Do you still remember when I took Xiaobao to grow vegetables?" Grandpa Liu changed the subject, smiling and recalling the picture of educating Xiaobao that day. Xiaobao nodded: "Grandpa said that a vegetable must be carefully sown from sowing, watering, fertilizing, until harvesting. ”
Grandpa Liu looked at Xiaobao with a loving look in his eyes: "That's right, baby." It's the same with money, it's not easy to make money, and you should be more careful when you spend it. This 10,000 yuan is grandpa's expectation for you, and you will use it to do more meaningful things in the future. Xiaobao nodded seriously, as if he really understood.
In the end, Grandpa Liu stood up and took a deep look at everyone: "Home and everything is prosperous, I hope the will can make our home more harmonious, isn't it?"
The family no longer quarreled, but found mutual recognition and understanding in a steady dialogue. They replied in unison, "Yes, Grandpa Liu." Their unwavering voices echoed through the room.
The sunset spills into the living room, and the scene under the interplay of light and shadow is like a warm picture. Everyone's heart is filled with harmony and warmth. And Grandpa Liu, with his wisdom and tolerance, educated every family member, including Xiaobao.
As the family gradually left, Grandpa Liu himself returned to the rattan chair in the yard, looking at the fields in the distance, thinking about the days ahead. He asked himself, "Can such a will bring them true happiness?"