In the evening, the afterglow of the setting sun shines on the willow trees, and the breeze gently swaying the willow branches, adding a touch of poetry to this peaceful corner. Hao Chuanqing sat on a bench under the willow tree, staring into the distance with deep eyes, as if thinking about something.
His mind was pulled back to a scene a few days earlier. It was a sunny afternoon, and Hao Chuanqing's friend Li Ming suddenly found him with an embarrassed smile on his face.
"Chuanqing, I'...... I have something I want your help with. Li Ming said hesitantly.
Hao Chuanqing raised his head and looked at Li Ming's face, which was usually full of confidence, but at the moment he looked a little uncomfortable, and he couldn't help but be a little curious in his heart.
"Tell me, if I can help. He said cheerfully.
Li Ming hesitated for a moment, and finally spoke: "I...... I owe someone a sum of money, and now I'm a little short of money, and I want to borrow some money from you for emergencies. ”
Hao Chuanqing was taken aback, he didn't expect Li Ming to borrow money from him. But looking at Li Ming's anxious eyes, he knew he couldn't refuse.
"Well, how much money do you need?" he asked.
Li Ming hesitated for a moment and stretched out two fingers: "Two thousand." ”
Hao Chuanqing didn't think much about it, and directly took out two thousand yuan from his wallet and handed it to Li Ming. Li Ming looked at him gratefully and promised to pay back the money after a month.
However, a month has passed, and Li Ming has not shown the slightest sign of repaying the money. Hao Chuanqing began to be a little anxious, he didn't care about the two thousand yuan, but felt that Li Ming was a little disrespectful to their friendship by doing this.
He tried to talk to Li Ming a few times, but each time Li Ming prevaricated for various reasons. Hao Chuanqing gradually felt dissatisfied and disappointed in his heart.
Now, sitting under the willow tree, he has mixed feelings in his heart. He didn't understand why Li Ming had become like this, his former friend had now become such a stranger.
Just then, footsteps could be heard in the distance. Hao Chuanqing raised his head and saw Li Ming walking towards him. A mixed emotion welled up in his heart, both expectant and afraid.
Li Ming walked up to Hao Chuanqing with an embarrassed smile on his face: "Chuanqing, I'...... I'm here to pay you back. ”
Hao Chuanqing was stunned for a moment, he looked at the two thousand yuan in Li Ming's hand, and an inexplicable emotion surged in his heart. He didn't take the money immediately, but looked at Li Ming, trying to find some answers from his eyes.
"Why are you paying back now?" he asked.
Li Ming was silent for a moment, took a deep breath and said, "I know it's wrong for me to do this, but I really can't help it. During that time, I encountered a lot of difficulties, and I couldn't even make ends meet. I didn't want you to worry, so I kept dragging it out and didn't tell you. ”
Hao Chuanqing listened to Li Ming's words, and the dissatisfaction and disappointment in his heart gradually dissipated. He understands that Li Ming also has his own difficulties and difficulties, but what he hopes to see is that Li Ming can face the problem honestly, rather than choose to escape.
He took the money from Li Ming's hand and patted him lightly on the shoulder: "Li Ming, we are friends, and we can face difficulties together." But borrowing money to repay money is a basic principle, and I hope you can remember the lesson this time. ”
Li Ming nodded, and a gleam of gratitude flashed in his eyes: "Thank you, Chuan Qing." I knew I was wrong and it won't be like this again. ”
The two looked at each other and smiled, and the estrangement in their hearts disappeared at this moment. They regained their friendship and trust, and understood that the most important thing in friendship is not money, but the friendship of mutual understanding and support.
This story tells us that repaying money may seem like a small thing, but it has a profound meaning. It is not only an exchange of money, but also a test and respect for friendship. When faced with similar situations, we should be honest with each other and respect each other's principles and bottom lines. Only in this way can we build true friendship and trust and walk together through every stage of life.
Under the willow tree in the evening, Hao Chuanqing and Li Ming sat side by side, enjoying this rediscovered friendship. They know that no matter what difficulties and challenges they encounter in the future, as long as they help each other, they will be able to overcome the difficulties and move towards a better future.