Title: Uncle's Reality and Affection
Last week, I received home-grown peanut oil from a relative, amounting to about 70 catties. I transferred 300 yuan to him, although I estimated that the oil was worth more than 200 yuan at most, and I gave him some more money, thinking that he would earn a little more, after all, it is not easy to farm in the countryside. But he kept refusing to accept my $300.
This relative is my husband's uncle, and the family has been farming in the countryside for a long time. Uncle is a very practical person, usually likes to grow some melons, fruits and vegetables, and sells the excess if he can't eat it himself. Although the family is not rich, it is passable.
I remember one time when we went to visit them in the countryside, my uncle was very enthusiastic and pulled us to see his vegetable patch. The large green vegetable field is all his hard work. He smiled when he introduced the various vegetables: "These are all grown by himself, no pesticides, and you can eat them with confidence!" At that time, I deeply felt his love for the land.
I was touched by the amount of peanut oil he sent this time. I would like to pay a little more to show my appreciation. But the uncle didn't appreciate it, and said, "It's all my own family, what kind of money do you charge!" I wondered, why is my uncle so stubborn?
I said to my husband, "Uncle is so sincere, this oil was planted by him with hard work, and it took time and energy, so he should collect some money." The husband also felt embarrassed: "Uncle is such a person, he thinks that talking about money will destroy family relations." ”
I'm very embarrassed, can't I not collect money? Uncle farming is not easy!
Recalling his uncle's days, he has always been so industrious and simple. Although their family is not wealthy, they never complain. Uncle is always happily busy planting and growing vegetables, never expecting anything in return. He said: "As a family, it's good to help each other when you need it." ”
Perhaps, in the eyes of the uncle, family affection is far more important than money. He didn't want money to ruin our relationship. He felt that relatives should help each other and should not care about gains and losses. I deeply admire his solidarity and persistence.
Although I still feel that I should pay my uncle something, I also understand my uncle's intentions. So I decided to respect his choice, accept his kindness, and promise to repay his help and love if I have the opportunity in the future.
Uncle's reality and affection are not only an attitude to life, but also a cultural inheritance. In this materialistic society, we may need more people like my uncle to convey the cherishing and love for family and land with practical actions.
Therefore, I will continue to appreciate my uncle's kindness, cherish the family relationship between us, and hope to learn more about sincerity and perseverance from him.