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In the 70s, the town was just an obscure town. With the tide of reform and opening up, it has gradually radiated new vitality. Uncle Zhang and Granny Li are like this small city, which has experienced the baptism of time and witnessed the changes of the times.
Uncle Zhang, 75 years old this year, was a diligent worker, and after retirement, he and his wife, Granny Li, lived a poor but happy old age. He has a cheerful personality and treats people sincerely, and is deeply respected by his neighbors.
Granny Li is a few years younger than Uncle Zhang, and the housework is all on her. She is considerate and nuanced, and is Uncle Zhang's most solid support. Despite the constraints of life, the two never complained, embraced each other and supported each other.
Their only daughter, Xiaofang, is in her early forties and is married to a man who does a small business. Xiaofang is a person who values profit over relatives, lacks consideration for her parents, and regards money as more important than family affection all year round.
Uncle Zhang frowned, and said in a firm tone: "5,000 yuan? That's more than a month's living expenses! Do you know that our old couple has to save money every month to cover expenses?"
Uncle Zhang was very entangled in his heart. On the one hand, he knew that his daughter was indeed a little strapped now. But on the other hand, he also knows that his daughter has neglected to take care of their parents over the years. The pension is the entire income of him and his wife in their old age, and the amount is limited, and once they come up with a large sum of money, they will be even more struggling.
Granny Li saw her husband's hesitation, and hurriedly stepped forward to comfort: "Don't worry, let's think about it again." "
Xiao Fang saw that her father was hesitant, and her expression suddenly became gloomy. She glanced at her mother coldly, stood up, and said with a bit of anger in her tone: "Okay, then I'll find another way myself!" With that, he strode away.
Uncle Zhang looked at the back of his daughter leaving angrily, and shook his head helplessly, his face full of vicissitudes. Granny Li stepped forward and gently hugged her husband, her eyes full of distress and helplessness.
After Xiao Fang left angrily, Granny Li comforted softly: "Don't mind too much, her daughter is not too young, she should have her own measure." After all, we are old people, and our pension is our entire income, and we can't do it rashly. "
Uncle Zhang let out a long sigh, his eyes gloomy: "Yes, but my daughter is so cold to us, I still feel very bad in my heart." I think back then, we sacrificed our lives to accompany her and pull her up......"
Referring to the past, Uncle Zhang couldn't help but fall into memory. He clearly remembered that Xiaofang had been a lively and lovely girl since she was a child. At that time, he and his wife worked in a factory, and although they lived in poverty, the whole family was happy. But since Xiaofang grew up and got married, she gradually became estranged from her parents, and she cared less and less about them. Uncle Zhang was extremely disappointed and sad about this.
Granny Li saw through her husband's thoughts, and a sympathetic look appeared on her face. She also hoped that her daughter would repay their nurturing grace in time, but the reality was far from what she wanted. However, she still hopes that Xiaofang can change her mind and be filial to her parents.
Uncle Zhang sighed and sat back on the sofa weakly. The wrinkles on his face solidified into eternity at this moment, as if telling a father's endless love and disappointment for his daughter.
Granny Li sat down beside her husband, held his hand tightly, shook it vigorously, and her eyes were full of encouragement and support. She looked at Uncle Zhang with warm eyes, as if to say, "Don't give up, I will always be by your side." "
Just as the two fell silent, the doorbell suddenly rang. Granny Li got up to open the door, and it turned out that Xiaofang was back again. She looked a little cramped, and said straight to the point: "Mom, Dad, I'll give you another chance, lend me five thousand yuan, I'm really short of money." "
Uncle Zhang's face suddenly became gloomy, and his tone was unprecedentedly stern: "As I said, we old people can't make such jokes about pensions! If you are really short of money, do business well, and don't always come to cheat us out of money!"
Uncle Zhang's anger stems from his long-standing coldness and disappointment with his daughter. He once poured all his heart and soul into his daughter, but now Xiaofang is becoming more and more ruthless and unrighteous towards them, and he simply fails. He was heartbroken to realize that his daughter's heart had long valued money more than family affection.
At the same time, Xiao Fang was also secretly calculating. She originally came to her parents to ask for money with a hint of luck, but she didn't expect her father's attitude to be so resolute. However, she still holds out a glimmer of hope that her parents will eventually relent.
After Uncle Zhang finished speaking, he stood up, his hands trembling uncontrollably. He glared at Xiao Fang angrily, with a sharp gaze in his eyes, as if he was reprimanding his daughter for her unreasonable demands.
Xiao Fang was taken aback by her father's stern words, and her expression was a little frightened. She subconsciously took a few steps back, and her tone softened: "Dad, don't be angry, don't I really need money urgently......"
In the face of his daughter's soft words, Uncle Zhang's anger did not subside at all. He took a deep breath and shot his gaze at Xiao Fang like electricity: "Enough! Your mother and I have worked hard all our lives just to give you a good future." But now you don't even have the most basic filial piety, and you know how to extort our money all day long! I'm really blind and treat you as a pearl in my palm!"
Xiao Fang was hit hard by her father's words, her eyes were full of fear, and she stammered and explained: "Dad... Don't say that, I have no intention of blackmailing you... It's just that I'm really short of money right now..."
"Enough!" Uncle Zhang interrupted her sharply, "I have now completely seen your true colors! From now on, you don't bother us, it is better for us to live in poverty than to be tortured by you as an unfilial girl!"
At this moment, Uncle Zhang was relieved. Over the years, he has always regarded Xiaofang as the pearl of his palm and loved her in every way. But now, his daughter is so ruthless to them, and he finally makes up his mind to break with them.
At the same time, Xiao Fang never expected that things would develop to this point. She thought that her parents would eventually relent, but she didn't expect her father to refuse so categorically and even break with her. She immediately regretted it, and her heart was full of trepidation.
After Uncle Zhang finished speaking, he turned around and left with his head held high, leaving Xiaofang alone in place. His steps are firm and powerful, and his eyes are full of determination, as if to declare the dignity of being a father.
Seeing this, Xiaofang immediately cried. She fell to her knees, crying bitterly and begging: "Dad, I'm sorry, I was wrong! Don't do this, I still need you and my mother ......" But Uncle Zhang didn't look back, and walked out of the room firmly.
After seeing Uncle Zhang leave, Granny Li stepped forward and grabbed Xiao Fang, who was crying bitterly. She said earnestly: "Daughter, do you know how sad my father is? He treats you as his heart, but you always live up to his affection. "
Xiao Fang sobbed and explained incoherently: "Mom, I know it's wrong, just forgive me this time." I swear never again. "
Granny Li shook her head with a firm expression: "No, you really broke your father's heart this time. He's already made up his mind to cut ties with you. "
Years of grudge finally erupted at this moment, making Uncle Zhang determined to break with his daughter. After experiencing unprecedented pain in his heart, he finally lifted his burden and regained his self-esteem and dignity.
Although Granny Li was also disappointed in what her daughter had done, she felt more sorry for her husband. She understands that the ultimate dignity of a person is to have his own choice. Now that her husband has made his choice, she deserves her full support.
Xiao Fang couldn't cry, she had never seen her father so stern. Previously, she was always pampered and arrogant, and she was used to the connivance of her parents. Now, she realized that her actions had broken her father's heart.
Granny Li looked at Xiaofang's painful expression, and tears welled up in her eyes. She patted her daughter's back gently with her hand, as if to say, "It's too late, you should reflect on it." "
At this moment, Uncle Zhang walked back again. He looked at his tearful daughter, and finally showed a relieved look on his face. Years of pain seemed to vanish in this moment, and he secretly resolved to live a new spiritual life.
Seeing his daughter crying bitterly, Uncle Zhang's heart surged with indescribable complex emotions. He took a deep breath and softened his tone a lot: "Fang'er, I know you also have your own difficulties. However, you have to understand that the pension of our old people is our entire income, and if you take it, we will be homeless. "
Xiao Fang sobbed and nodded, obviously realizing her mistake.
Uncle Zhang continued: "However, I still hope that you can mend your ways in time. Money is temporary after all, only family affection is eternal. If you have any real difficulties in the future, just come to us. As long as you can be truly filial to your parents, we will do our best to help you. "
When Xiao Fang heard this, she burst into tears. She nodded vigorously and muttered, "Thank you, Dad." I'll fix it, don't worry. "
Despite breaking with his daughter, Uncle Zhang still has a glimmer of hope in his heart. He hopes that his daughter can completely reform after this lesson, no longer be deceived by financial interests, and regain her filial piety to her parents.
At the same time, Granny Li looked at her husband's tolerant side, and a warm current surged in her heart. She suddenly realized that her husband had never really given up on his daughter, and he was still caring for this rebellious child in his own way.
As for Xiaofang, she finally learned from the pain in this incident and realized the preciousness of family affection. She is determined to use her actions to prove that she has indeed reformed and won back the trust and love of her parents.
With that, Uncle Zhang took Xiao Fang's hand and let her stand up. He looked at his daughter earnestly, his eyes full of hope and blessings. Xiao Fang lowered her head, her face full of guilt and determination, as if she was secretly vowing to be a new person.
Granny Li watched this scene from the side, and two lines of tears slipped from the corners of her eyes. She stepped forward and hugged her husband and daughter, a happy smile on her face. The family of three embraced each other like this, as if they had regained the warmth of family affection that had been regained at this moment.
In this way, Uncle Zhang and Granny Li regained the meaning and direction of life. They are determined to live a life free of distractions for the rest of their limited lives, without being tied up by money and fame.