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My name is Li Mengqi, and I was born in rural China in the early 90s, a time of hope but poverty. Life in my family was simple and hard, but that never diminished my passion for learning.
Although my parents did not have much education, they knew the power of education and always supported my dream of pursuing knowledge. What really allowed me to enter the university was Wang Hong, the second sister-in-law at home.
Not only is she the breadwinner of our family, but since the death of her brother, she has taken on the burden of raising her son on her own. The most valuable possession of the second sister-in-law's life was a gold bracelet, which was her wedding companion and her only comfort and hope.
The moment I received my acceptance letter, my whole family was proud of me, but in the same way, the high cost of tuition also overshadowed our joy.
That night, the lights in the house went out later than usual. We sat in the dim light, our parents' faces piled with worry. The issue of tuition fees weighs like a boulder on the hearts of each of us.
Suddenly, the second sister-in-law stood up, her eyes were firm, and she had made up her mind: "Don't worry, Mengqi can go to college." ”
The next day, I happened to see my second sister-in-law quietly take out the gold bracelet from her room, which was her most precious memory and hope for the future. I knew what she wanted to do, and I had mixed feelings.
I tried to stop her, but she just shook her head and whispered, "Mengqi, you are the hope of this family." This bracelet can be exchanged for your future, and it is much more valuable than it shines in a drawer. ”
The second sister-in-law didn't tell anyone and went to the pawnshop in the town alone. When she returned, she had cash in her hand to pay for my first year's tuition.
Seeing this scene, I am both grateful and heartbroken. She traded her sacrifice for my opportunity, which made me determined to study well no matter what happens and live up to her expectations.
In college, I studied hard, and every minute and every second I thought about my second sister-in-law's sacrifice. I know that what I am pursuing is not just my personal dream, but also the hope of my whole family.
Whenever I want to give up, I think of the day my second sister-in-law sold the bracelet, and her determined eyes once again inspired me to move forward. Four years passed in a flash, and I graduated with honors and managed to find a job.
I know that it was my second sister-in-law who gave me the key to change my fate. On the day of graduation, I sent the first copy of my graduation certificate to my second sister-in-law, with the words on the back: "Without you, there would be no day." ”
Over time, I gradually settled in the city and had a steady income. I often send money to my family, especially to support my second sister-in-law's son, my little nephew.
I hope that he will also have the opportunity to receive a good education, just like my second sister-in-law supported me back then. I was extremely proud and relieved to hear that my little nephew had done well and was expected to enter a good high school.
Over the years, although my life in the city has gotten better and better, I have never forgotten the gold bracelet that brought me to college and the story behind it. I often think about how to repay my second sister-in-law's kindness, and this idea is like a seed that takes root in my heart.
Eventually, when I learned that my little nephew was not only admitted to high school, but also had a chance to enter a major university, I knew it was time to go back and see my second sister-in-law.
I want to tell her personally that her sacrifice and love have nurtured two generations, and that her kindness and perseverance have held up the future of a family.
With a lot of anticipation and some nervousness, I returned to my hometown after a long absence. The roads and houses in the village didn't seem to change much, but my mood was very different. I brought some gifts, but most importantly, I brought back a commitment and a responsibility.
When I walked into the courtyard of my second sister-in-law and saw those familiar scenes, countless memories surged in my heart. The second sister-in-law was drying clothes in the backyard, and her figure looked even thinner than she remembered.
At the sound of my voice, she turned around, a flash of surprise in her eyes, followed by tears. We hugged tightly without much words, and at that moment, all emotions flowed silently.
I took my sister-in-law and sat under the old pear tree, which we had planted together. The tree has grown very tall, just as my second sister-in-law wanted me to grow.
I told her about my years in the city, my work, and how I used what I learned to change the fate of myself and others. I saw the pride on her face, a recognition of my accomplishments and a consolation to her sacrifice.
Then, I told her good news about my little nephew. Not only did he get into high school, but he also had a chance of being accepted into a top university. After hearing this, tears burst out of her eyes again, and she said in a trembling voice: "I just want him to have a good future, but I didn't expect..."
"Second sister-in-law," I said, taking her hand, "it's all your credit. You have paved our future with your own sacrifice. Now, I'll do the same.
I will sponsor my little nephew's education to ensure that he has no financial worries and can study to his heart's content. I took a bank card out of my bag and gently placed it in her hand. "It's a little bit of my heart, not just money, it's my investment in the future of this family. ”
The second sister-in-law held the card tightly and then looked at me with mixed emotions in her eyes. She knows that this is not just a transfer of money, but a transfer of responsibility and a commitment to the future.
We looked at each other and smiled, tears intertwined in our smiles, which was a resonance of the hardships of the past and the hope of the future. As the sun set and the backyard view was softly surrounded by a golden glow, we continued to sit under the old pear tree, sharing each other's stories and dreams.
The second sister-in-law looked at me from time to time, her eyes full of gratitude and peace. She told me that seeing me and my little nephew grow up was the greatest happiness of her life.
I know very well that without the sacrifice and love of my second sister-in-law, I would not be where I am today. Her selflessness and support have allowed an ordinary rural family to give birth to extraordinary strength. Today, I take on this responsibility to ensure that this power is passed on from generation to generation.
We said goodbye in the moonlight, and I promised to come home often. Walking out of her small courtyard, her heart was filled with gratitude and hope. What I learned from my second sister-in-law is not only the wisdom of survival, but also the courage to continue to move forward with love and responsibility.