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Uncle Zhang, 60 years old, is a retired employee of a state-owned enterprise. Since he was a child, his family was poor, and he relied on his own efforts to work in the unit for decades and saved some savings. Now alone, the children are all married.
Uncle Zhang's only son, Zhang Ming, is Chinese New Year's Eve years old today and is an honest child. He works as an engineer in a foreign company, has a stable job, and his income is okay. Last year, he and his girlfriend Li Hong had been in love for many years, and finally decided to get married. As a father, Uncle Zhang of course has to take care of his son's life events.
One day, Zhang Ming came to visit Uncle Zhang to discuss marriage.
"Dad, Honghong and I are planning to have a wedding in October in six months, and I hope you can support us. Zhang Ming said.
"Well, it's a great event! Dad will give his full support. Uncle Zhang readily agreed, and offered, "As a father, I am ready to prepare a considerable bride price for you. "
Zhang Ming hesitated, "Dad, you're too polite." I have worked for a foreign company and have some savings, which I can afford myself. "
"No, no, no, it's my job as a father. Uncle Zhang insisted, "You are my only son, and I must prepare a heavy gift for you to express my father's heart." "
After some discussion, they settled on some general arrangements for the wedding. When parting, Zhang Ming repeatedly told Uncle Zhang not to worry too much. But Uncle Zhang made up his mind that he must prepare a heavy gift for his son. He plans to take out most of the savings he has saved from decades of hard work and use all of them as a bride price for his son, totaling 660,000 yuan. Although this money is also a lot of money for him, his son's marriage is a great joy, and he is willing to give everything he has without hesitation.
In order to better understand his daughter-in-law Li Hong, Uncle Zhang took the initiative to contact her parents. It turned out that Li Hong was born in an ordinary working family, and her parents were hardworking and simple people. Li Hong has been excellent in character and learning since childhood, went to a key university, and later worked in a well-known company, and is a promising young man. Her parents admired Zhang Ming's personality and had a good impression of the Zhang family.
In order to give his son a heavy gift, Uncle Zhang began to prepare the gift money. First he took out all the money from his passbook, and then began to sell some valuables in his pocket, such as gold jewelry. He also sold his old car. Although the process was hard, he did not regret it. He silently thought in his heart that these were all for the happiness of his son and daughter-in-law.
Soon, Zhang Ming learned from other relatives that Uncle Zhang was preparing for a heavy gift. He hurried over and anxiously dissuaded, "Dad, how can you do this? I already have a considerable amount of savings, and I can completely bear the expenses of the wedding on my own, and I don't need you to worry so much." "
"No, that's what I should do as a father. Uncle Zhang insisted on his opinion, "You are my only child, how can I not give you a heavy gift?"
Zhang Ming saw that Uncle Zhang was stubborn, so he had to give up. But he still secretly decided that he must be more filial to his father after marriage in order to repay his father's nurturing kindness.
On a golden day in October, Zhang Ming and Li Hong's wedding came as scheduled. The venue was carefully decorated, and family and friends arrived one after another, and the scene was very lively. As the father of the groom, Uncle Zhang wore a brand-new dress and held a red brocade box containing 660,000 yuan in cash, ready to be handed over to the bride and groom at the wedding. He was thrilled, and this moment was something he had been looking forward to for a long time.
The wedding reached its climax, and it was the turn of Uncle Zhang, the father of the groom, to give a speech. He stepped on the red carpet, solemnly bowed to the parents of both the newlyweds, and then took out the brocade box and was about to present it with both hands. At this moment, the bride Li Hong suddenly said: "Uncle, you are too polite, Xiao Ming and I are both modern people, and we don't need such a big bride price." You have worked hard all your life, and this money should be used for yourself to enjoy your old age. "
Li Hong's words were indifferent, but they smashed into Uncle Zhang's heart like a heavy hammer. He was stunned on the spot, and his mind was overturned. This money is his life's work for decades! He wants to give his son a lifelong gift with the most sincere intentions. I didn't expect my daughter-in-law to look down on it so much. Uncle Zhang's face turned red all of a sudden, then white again, followed by a violent palpitation. He endured the anger and grievances in his heart, and slowly put the brocade box back into his arms. The wedding scene was silent, only the sound of his violent heartbeat echoed in his ears.
Just when Uncle Zhang was in boundless shock and disappointment, Li Hong stepped forward, hugged him gently, and said in a sincere tone: "Uncle, you have misunderstood. It's not that I don't cherish your filial piety, but I hope you keep this money for your own use. You are old and you should enjoy the rest of your life and not give us all your savings. Xiao Ming and I both have legitimate occupations, and we can fully afford the expenses of our married life. You keep the money you have saved so that you can travel and maintain your health in the future, and don't worry about it all the time. "
After listening to Li Hong's explanation, Uncle Zhang's mood began to gradually calm down. He realized that his previous wishful thinking was a bit one-sided. As young people, Li Hong and Zhang Ming should indeed be self-reliant, rather than relying on their parents' help. They work hard with their own hands, which is the most dignified way of life. Uncle Zhang suddenly realized that the reason why he was so obsessed with preparing for the heavy ceremony was because there were still some traditional mindsets in his heart.
Uncle Zhang took a deep breath and smiled heartily. He solemnly handed over the brocade box to his son Zhang Ming, and said, "Ming'er, this gift money will be returned to you for safekeeping." You young people will be able to live a better life in the future. But as a father, I also want you to live frugally and cherish this money. "
Zhang Ming was flattered and nodded again and again: "Yes, yes, Dad, I will definitely remember your teachings and manage this family business well." "
There were bursts of applause at the scene, and relatives and friends wished the newlyweds a good 100 years of happiness. Uncle Zhang's heart also rippled with bursts of joy. He realizes that his son has truly grown up, and it's time to let them go on their own with life. As a father, the most important thing is to give his children the guidance of the correct outlook on life and values.
The wedding lasted until late at night, and the bride and groom were beaming with happiness in the blessings of relatives and friends. When parting, Zhang Ming took Li Hong to give Uncle Zhang a big gift, and said sincerely: "Dad, thank you for your continued support and care." You can rest assured that we will manage this marriage well, and we will give our children a happy home in the future, just like you. "
Uncle Zhang nodded, tears of joy flashing in the corners of his eyes. He looked at the backs of his son and daughter-in-law, and his heart was filled with infinite blessings. Although there is still a long way to go in life, with his children as a new strength, he believes that the future will be even better.
There is still a long way to go in life, as long as you have dreams and pursuits, you will definitely live a wonderful life. Uncle Zhang secretly made up his mind that he must live a positive and sunny old age for himself and for his children and grandchildren.
After some careful consideration, Uncle Zhang decided to go to Thailand first to experience the tropical atmosphere of Southeast Asia. He consulted various travel guides on the Internet and planned his itinerary in detail. A few weeks later, he happily set out on a long journey with a suitcase full of luggage.
The trip to Thailand left an unforgettable impression on Uncle Zhang. He visited Bangkok's floating market, known as the "Venice of the East", and took a boat ride through the winding canals, lined with colorful floating houses and shops, and full of life. He also visited the famous Ayutthaya Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha and appreciated Thailand's unique Buddhist culture. The most memorable thing for him is the Thai massage. That rhythmic massage technique completely relaxed his tired body and mind and regained the vitality of his youth.
After returning to China, Uncle Zhang began to plan his next travel destination. His son, Zhang Ming, was very happy when he heard that his father planned to travel around the world. He took the initiative to help Uncle Zhang formulate a detailed itinerary, and told him to take care of his body and pay more attention to safety during the journey.
"Dad, now that you have enough leisure time and financial conditions, you should enjoy life to the fullest!" Zhang Ming said, "You worked too hard when you were young, and now it's time to make up for it." "
"You're right, I'm just going to 'live life to the fullest' now!" Uncle Zhang smiled and said, "But you also have to work hard, I can count on you to take over and take care of me when I have a child in the future." "
"Don't worry, Dad, we will be filial when the time comes!" Zhang Ming assured his father.
In this way, Uncle Zhang is like a happy butterfly, fluttering around the world. He went to Japan to enjoy the beauty of the cherry blossoms; I went to Hawaii and experienced the joy of surfing; went to France and visited the famous Louvre and the Eiffel Tower; Went to Italy and tasted authentic pasta...... Everywhere he left his elated figure.
Traveling not only broadened Uncle Zhang's horizons, but also regained vitality and fun in his life. His physical and mental state has improved significantly, and his whole person is full of unprecedented vitality. Sometimes when I was on video with my son and daughter-in-law, they were all impressed by Uncle Zhang's sunny and positive spirit.
"Dad, you're in even better shape than us young people right now!" Li Hong praised sincerely.
"Haha, that's the joy of life!" Uncle Zhang smiled heartily and said, "You young people should also go out and walk more, broaden your horizons, and increase your knowledge, instead of burying your head in work all day." "
Time flies, and three years have passed in the blink of an eye. In the past three years, Uncle Zhang has traveled around more than a dozen countries and seen all kinds of different customs and customs in the world. And Zhang Ming and Li Hong, a young couple, have gradually settled down in the past few years, their work and career have developed steadily, and finally ushered in their long-awaited child.
One day, Uncle Zhang came to his son's family with a lot of luggage in an excited mood. He's going to stay here for a while and enjoy being a grandfather. As soon as I opened the door, I saw Zhang Ming and Li Hong holding a baby in their arms, with happy smiles on their faces.
Uncle Zhang took the child cautiously, looked at the delicate little face, and itched fiercely in his heart. He couldn't help but kiss the child's cheek, tears of joy in the corners of his eyes.
"Okay, Xiao Mingming! With grandpa here, you will definitely be able to live a positive and sunny life like your father in the future!" Uncle Zhang blessed from the bottom of his heart.
Since having his grandson, Xiao Mingming, Uncle Zhang's life has been injected with new fun and motivation. He devoted himself wholeheartedly to taking care of his grandson and experienced the unique family affection between his grandchildren.
Every morning, Uncle Zhang would carry a bottle and come to Xiao Mingming's bedroom lightly to feed him breakfast. After the little guy has eaten and drunk enough, he will always look at his grandfather with a smile and stretch out his fleshy little hand to pull his grandfather's beard. Uncle Zhang would tease him, teach him to speak, recognize colors, count, and so on. Watching his grandson grow up bit by bit, he couldn't be happier.
During the day, Zhang Ming and Li Hong went to work, and Xiao Mingming was taken care of by Uncle Zhang. He would take his grandson for a walk in the yard or take him to the park to play. Whenever Xiao Mingming was attracted by flowers, trees, or other children, his grandfather would patiently explain the knowledge to him. Sometimes when the little guy is tired of playing, he will lean on his grandfather's arms and take a nap, sleeping sweetly and lovely. Uncle Zhang looked at his side face and couldn't help but kiss him on the cheek.
In the evening, when the son and daughter-in-law come back from work, the family will sit together for dinner. Uncle Zhang likes to tell his grandson interesting stories, such as what he experienced when he was younger, or what he saw and heard when he traveled around the world. Although Xiao Mingming is still young, he will always listen attentively with his eyes wide open, and from time to time he will let out a childish laugh.
Once, Xiao Mingming happily said to his grandfather: "Grandpa, I learned a poem in kindergarten today, can you listen to it?"
"Okay, my good grandson, give Grandpa a back. Uncle Zhang said with a smile.
Birds sing loudly on the branches.
My heart is happy, as if I am wandering in the countryside. "
When Xiao Mingming heard this, he also hugged his grandfather hard, and said with an innocent smile: "Okay grandpa, I will definitely be a good boy with a sunny and cheerful heart as the poem says!"
Watching his grandson grow up strongly, Uncle Zhang was extremely relieved. He realized how right he had made when he decided to travel the world and live a positive life. It is this optimistic and sunny spirit that has revitalized his life and influenced and infected the next generation.
Yes, the meaning of life is not only in oneself, but also in passing on a good attitude towards life to future generations. Uncle Zhang secretly determined that he must carry out the sunny and positive life concept to the end, and pass on this spirit in his lifetime.
From then on, whenever Xiao Mingming came home from school, his grandfather would take him to the park or the suburbs. Along the way, he would explain to his grandson the wonders of nature, teaching him to love life and love others. Xiao Ming is like a hungry little flower, absorbing his grandfather's precious wisdom in life.
Under the influence of his grandfather, Xiao Mingming gradually grew into a sunny and cheerful, optimistic and motivated child. His outlook on life and values have long been deeply imprinted by his grandfather.