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My name is Li Ming, I worked as an accountant in a state-owned enterprise before I retired, and now I enjoy a retirement salary of 8,100 yuan per month. I've been retired for three years now, but these days, I seem to be getting more and more lost.
I have a son named Xiaowei, who is just 30 years old this year. He is the only son in the family and has been cared for since he was a child. When I was a child, I always hoped that he would have a good job and a happy life in the future. However, the reality was not what I expected.
After graduating, Xiaowei found a low-paying job and worked as a salesman in a small private company. At first, I wasn't too worried, thinking that he was young and would have better opportunities for development in the future. But as time went by, Xiaowei's salary did not increase significantly, but he often borrowed money from me.
I have a daughter-in-law named Lili. Lili is Xiaowei's college classmate, and the two have been together for seven years. After Lili and Xiaowei got married, they never found a stable job. She used to work in a small restaurant and later as a cashier in a supermarket, but none of them persevered.
My wife and I, Xiaowei's mother, have been supporting Xiaowei's family all along. We feel that as parents, we should do our best to help them and make a good life. However, when I retired, our lives also became strained. Although we have a retirement salary, our family's expenses are getting bigger and bigger, and Xiaowei borrows money from us from time to time, and our savings are gradually decreasing.
Until one day, I couldn't take it anymore, and I decided to talk to Xiaowei. I hope that he will be aware of the difficulties of reality and plan for the future. I didn't expect him to change overnight, but I wanted him to take his life seriously.
So, I called Xiaowei in advance and said that I wanted to go to his house to have a look. Xiaowei agreed, saying that they would be home on the weekend and let me come over at any time. I was a little nervous and wondered if this conversation would work. But I still had a glimmer of hope, packed my bags in advance, and prepared to go to Xiaowei's house.
I took the prepared luggage at the appointed time and came to Xiaowei's doorstep. Xiaowei lives on the outskirts of the city, where the environment is quiet, the house is not too big, but it is also comfortable. I knocked on the door, and after a while, the door opened, and Xiaowei greeted him with a smile.
"Dad, you're here, come in, we're ready to eat." Xiao Wei said as he pulled me into the house.
The interior of the house is simple and warm, and I can see Lili busy in the kitchen, and the smell of fragrance can be heard from time to time. When Lili saw us coming in, she smiled and said, "Uncle Li, welcome to come, we will be able to eat soon, please sit down for a while." "
I nodded and said with emotion: "Lili, the food you cook is so fragrant, I'm almost intoxicated by the smell." "
Xiaowei added with a smile: "Yes, Mom, Lili has learned a lot of new dishes recently, and I feel very happy to cook different meals every day." "
I sighed secretly in my heart, and couldn't help but sigh: "You guys are really doing well, I am a little envious." "
When Xiaowei heard this, he smiled a little embarrassedly and said, "Dad, don't say that, we also rely on the support of you and your mother to live our current life." "
I shook my head, glanced at Xiaowei deeply, and said, "Child, parents can help you for a while, but they can't help you for a lifetime." You have to work your own to live a truly happy life. "
Xiaowei listened to my words, was silent for a while, then nodded lightly and said, "Dad, I know, I will work hard." "
I secretly breathed a sigh of relief in my heart, it seems that this time I came to have some effect. But I also know that it will take time and effort to change their lives. I decided to give them some support and encouragement and hopefully they will be able to get on the right track.
At the dinner table, we sat together, and Lili served delicious dishes one after another. I looked at the dishes on the table, and I felt very emotional, and I felt that such a family was actually quite happy.
"Uncle Li, try this braised pork, I made it myself, I hope you like it. Lili said softly.
I took the chopsticks and tasted them, and immediately felt that the meat was tender and melted in my mouth, which was really memorable.
"Lili, the food you cook is really delicious, I'm a little embarrassed to eat more. I praised again and again.
When Lili heard this, she smiled and kept picking up vegetables for me, saying, "Uncle Li, you eat more, I don't do well, but I will study hard." "
Xiaowei also smiled and said: "Yes, Dad, Lili has really learned to cook recently, and she tries new recipes every day, I think she has improved very quickly." "
When I listened, I was deeply moved and felt that the hard work I had put into the children was not in vain. But I also knew that praise alone would not solve the problem, and I had to talk to them about my future plans.
"Xiaowei, Lili, I have something I want to discuss with you. I said, catching their attention.
Xiao Wei and Lili looked at each other, then looked at me in unison, motioning for me to continue.
I pondered for a moment, then said, "I know that your life is not easy now, and our family's financial situation is not easy. So, I'd like to talk to you about whether or not to consider getting Lili to find a stable job?"
Lili listened to my words and said with some hesitation: "Uncle Li, I also want to find a good job, but there are not many job opportunities now, and I don't have any special skills, I'm afraid I won't find a suitable one."
I listened to Lili's words, and I felt a little embarrassed in my heart. After all, finding a suitable job is not easy, especially for people who don't have a specialty.
"Lili, I understand your concerns, but I think you can try a little more different directions, and maybe there will be unexpected gains. "I tried to comfort her.
Xiaowei also added: "Yes, Lili, maybe you can consider signing up for some training courses to improve your skills, which will also increase your chances of finding a job." "
Lili listened to our suggestion, was silent for a while, then nodded and said, "Thank you for your suggestion, I will seriously consider it." "
I looked at Lili's serious expression, and I was a little relieved, feeling that she was still willing to make some efforts for the sake of the family.
After dinner, we sat in the living room and chatted for a while. I took the opportunity to talk to Xiaowei about his work and future plans, hoping that he can face life more positively.
"Xiaowei, I know that your current job is not very ideal, but I hope you can persevere and not give up easily. Maybe the effort you put in now won't pay off immediately, but as long as you are willing to work hard, you will get something one day. I reassured.
Xiaowei listened to my words, smiled a little helplessly, and said, "Dad, I will work hard, but the current situation is indeed a little unbearable." However, I will continue to work hard and will not let you down. "
I listened to his words, and I also felt a little distressed in my heart, after all, as parents, we always want our children to live a happy and happy life. But I also know that it all takes time and effort, and I can only do my best to give them support and encouragement.
The time passed quickly, and the evening was getting deeper. I feel that today's conversation has yielded some results, and I feel a little more relaxed. I decided to go back tomorrow morning, after all, there are still some things to take care of.
"Xiaowei, Lili, I'm going back tomorrow, you have to take good care of yourself, and if you have any difficulties, tell me in time. I stood up and said to them.
Xiaowei and Lili hurriedly stood up and said that they would take good care of themselves. They escorted me to the door, and I turned around and left Xiaowei's house, feeling a little relieved. Perhaps, they will really change slowly and live the life they want.
When I got home, I was still a little worried. Although Xiaowei and Lili seem to have accepted my advice on the surface, it may take more effort and time to truly change their lives.
The next morning, I started to get busy, taking care of some chores at home. Although I am retired, I still have a lot of housework that my wife and I need to share.
After finishing the housework, I remembered the conversation with Xiaowei and Lili yesterday, and I couldn't help but feel a little emotional. I hope that they will soon be able to find the life they want and no longer live a life of barely surviving.
At this moment, the mobile phone suddenly rang, and it was a call from Xiaowei.
"Dad, good morning, I want to discuss something with you. Xiao Wei's voice came, sounding a little serious.
My heart moved, and I knew that he might have something important to discuss with me. I hurriedly asked, "What's the matter?"
Xiaowei pondered for a moment, and then said, "Dad, in fact, Lili and I discussed it carefully last night, and we decided to start planning our future." We feel that life is indeed a little hard to live now, but we cannot rely on you forever. So, we decided to find a stable job again and plan our lives. "
After listening to Xiaowei's words, I couldn't help but feel happy, feeling that they finally realized the seriousness of the problem and began to take the initiative to change.
"Son, that's great news! I'm glad you were able to make such a decision. However, you should know that it is not easy to find a job, and you may encounter many difficulties, but as long as you keep working hard, you will definitely be able to find a job that suits you. Mom and Dad will always have your back. I said excitedly.
Xiaowei listened to my words and said with some excitement: "Dad, thank you for your support, we will definitely work hard." No matter what difficulties we encounter, we will not give up easily. "
Xiaowei and I chatted for a while and discussed our next plans in detail. I feel that they have taken the first step to change their lives, and I will try my best to help them and make them achieve their goals.
When I hung up the phone, I felt a warm current in my heart. Perhaps, the difficulties and challenges in life are not terrible, it is important to have the courage to face them and take the first step bravely. I believe that as long as they keep working hard, they will be able to live the life they want.
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