Xiao Min was sitting in the office, staring at the computer screen in a daze, the mobile phone rang suddenly, and she looked at the caller ID, it was her uncle's number. She pressed the answer button, and her uncle's anxious voice came from the other end of the phone: "Xiaomin, your aunt suddenly has a terrible stomachache, and now she is in the hospital, and the doctor said that she will have surgery immediately, but the operation fee..."
"Uncle, how is Auntie doing now, how much does the surgery cost?" Xiao Min asked nervously.
"Her condition is now stable, but the operation fee is 50,000 yuan, we don't have enough money on hand, and relatives and friends have borrowed it, which is still a big difference. There was a cry in my uncle's voice.
Xiao Min's heart tightened, she knew that her uncle had always been strong, and if he wasn't really cornered, he would never open his mouth to her. She thought for a while and said, "Uncle, don't worry, I'll think of a way first." ”
After hanging up the phone, Xiao Min's heart was confused. She thought of her savings, but that was also for buying a house with her boyfriend Xiaojie. She hesitated, not knowing whether to use the money or not. She dialed Xiaojie's phone and briefly explained the situation.
"Xiaojie, my aunt is hospitalized, the operation fee is not enough, uncle..."
"Xiaomin, this is a big deal, we have to discuss it carefully. Money, I'll figure it out. Xiaojie's voice was firm and powerful.
Xiao Min's heart warmed, she knew that Xiao Jie was a responsible person, but he also had his own difficulties. She didn't want to put too much pressure on him, so she said, "Xiaojie, thank you, but I don't want you to be too embarrassed." ”
"Fool, we are a family, and of course we have to carry it together if we have difficulties. Xiaojie said softly.
Xiao Min moved so much that tears rolled in her eyes, she took a deep breath and said, "Okay, I'll go to the bank first, it's really not possible, let's figure it out together." ”
Hanging up the phone, Xiao Min immediately asked for leave and went straight to the bank. She knew in her heart that this was not just a matter of money, but also a responsibility to her family and a test of love.
Xiaomin's uncle, Li Qiang, stood in the corridor of the hospital, holding a few IOUs in his hands, his face full of helplessness. He dialed the numbers of old friends one after another, hoping to find a glimmer of hope. The voice on the other end of the phone was hesitant, and some directly refused, and every time he hung up the phone, Li Qiang's brows furrowed even tighter.
"Lao Zhang, it's me, Li Qiang. I'm having a bit of a hard time here, see if you can..."Before Li Qiang's words could be finished, he was interrupted by the other party.
"Qiangzi, it's not that I won't help you, my child is going to college recently, and the family is nervous. Lao Zhang's voice was apologetic, but also helpless.
Li Qiang sighed, "I understand, I understand, so be it, thank you." ”
Hanging up the phone, Li Qiang dialed another number. This time it was his distant relative, and he tried to make his voice sound less anxious.
"Auntie, it's me, Li Qiang. My aunt is hospitalized and needs a sum of money..."Li Qiang's words were interrupted again.
"Qiangzi, my aunt knows that you are difficult, but our family has just bought a house, and we don't have much money. The aunt's voice was full of sympathy, but equally powerless.
Li Qiang felt unprecedented despair, he knew that it was not easy for everyone, but he really didn't know what else to do. He sat on a hospital bench with his hands over his face, feeling helpless.
At this moment, his mobile phone rang, and it was a text message from Xiao Min: "Uncle, I have withdrawn some money from the bank, although it is not much, but I hope it can help." ”
Li Qiang looked at the text message, tears rolling in his eyes. He replied, "Xiaomin, thank you, you really helped a lot. ”
Xiao Min quickly replied: "Uncle, we are a family, we should be." I still have some friends here, and I'll think about it. ”
Li Qiang stood up and took a deep breath, he knew that he couldn't give up. He dialed an old colleague's phone again, this time with a hint of firmness in his voice: "Lao Wang, I know you've been short of money lately, but I still want to ask..."
The atmosphere of the family gathering should have been warm and pleasant, but for Xiaomin's uncle, it was a little more heavy. At the dinner table, everyone chatted and laughed while eating, but the uncle seemed a little absent-minded. Xiao Min noticed his uncle's strange appearance, so he found an opportunity to ask him about his situation privately.
"Xiaomin, my uncle really has no choice but to tell you this. Uncle's voice was low, with a hint of unspeakable subtlety.
Xiao Min asked with concern, "Uncle, what's wrong?"
"The condition is stable, but the follow-up treatment costs..."The uncle paused, and then said, "I borrowed money from everywhere, but everyone has difficulties, and I can't borrow much." I... I thought of a solution, but I didn't know if it would be appropriate. ”
Xiao Min encouraged his uncle to say what he thought: "Uncle, you can say it, let's figure it out together." ”
Uncle took a deep breath, as if he had made up his mind: "Aren't you and your boyfriend Xiaojie in a good relationship? Can you ask him to give you the bride price money in advance, and I will use it in case of emergency?"
Xiao Min was stunned, she didn't expect her uncle to make such a request. The bride price has a special meaning in traditional Chinese weddings, and usually represents the respect and commitment of the man to the woman. Xiao Min knows that this is not only a matter of money, but also involves the relationship between her and Xiaojie, as well as the face of the two families.
"Uncle, this..."Xiao Min didn't know how to answer for a while.
Seeing Xiao Min's hesitation, the uncle hurriedly added: "I also know that this is a bit difficult for a strong man, but I am really desperate." If Xiaojie finds it inconvenient, I haven't said it. ”
Xiao Min had mixed feelings in her heart, she knew that her uncle was forced to do so, but she also knew the sensitivity of this matter. She thought for a while and said, "Uncle, I need to discuss this matter with Xiaojie, we can't make a hasty decision." ”
Uncle nodded, his eyes full of gratitude: "Thank you, Xiaomin, I knew you would understand my difficulties." ”
Xiao Min returned to the dinner table with mixed feelings. She knew that this matter would not be so easy to solve, but she also knew that as a family member, she had to do her best to help her uncle. She decided to find a suitable time to talk to Xiaojie about it.
Min is sitting in the corner of the café, opposite her boyfriend, Xiao Jie. She held the coffee cup in her hand, and her heart felt like a heavy stone. Xiao Min took a deep breath and began to tell Xiao Jie about his uncle's plight and request.
"Xiaojie, my uncle he..." Before Xiao Min's words could be finished, Xiao Jie interrupted her.
"Xiaomin, I understand what you mean. Xiaojie's expression was a little solemn, "But the bride price is a promise we made when we got married, and it won't be appropriate to give it in advance now?"
Xiao Min was a little surprised, she thought that Xiao Jie would understand and support her, but she didn't expect him to have such concerns. She tried to explain: "I know it was sudden, but Uncle he really can't help it. Can we... Help him get through this first?"
Xiao Jie frowned, he was obviously struggling in his heart: "Xiao Min, it's not that I don't want to help, but this matter involves our marriage, as well as the face of both families." Shouldn't we talk to our parents?"
Xiao Min was weak for a while, she knew that what Xiao Jie said made sense, but she was also worried about her uncle's situation. She was silent for a while, then said, "Xiaojie, I understand your concerns. But uncle he... He really needs the money. ”
Xiao Jie sighed, he held Xiao Min's hand, and his tone softened: "Xiao Min, let's think of other ways." As for the bride price, we'll go as planned, okay?"
Xiao Min felt a sense of loss in her heart, and she knew that Xiao Jie had already made a decision. She barely managed to squeeze out a smile: "Okay, I'll think of another way." ”
After returning home, Xiao Min's mood was very complicated. She understands Xiaojie's position and is worried about her uncle's situation. She decided to talk to her uncle again and see if there was anything else she could do.
"Uncle, I discussed it with Xiaojie, and he said that the bride price was still according to the original plan. Xiao Min said cautiously on the phone.
The uncle was silent for a while, and then said, "Xiaomin, I understand what you young people think. I'm too impulsive to cause you trouble. ”
Xiao Min felt sad for a while, and she knew that her uncle must be disappointed. She thought for a moment and said, "Uncle, don't say that. If I think about it, there will be other ways. ”
After hanging up the phone, Xiao Min's mood became even heavier. She knows that this matter is not only a matter of money, but also involves a complex relationship between family and feelings. She decided to talk to Xiaojie again to see if she could find a mutually acceptable solution.
In the dead of night, Xiao Min sat alone at her desk, rubbing the photo of her and Xiaojie in her hand. She goes through a fierce struggle inside, but in the end, she makes a decision. She decides to use her savings to help her uncle while confessing her thoughts to Xiaojie.
The next day, Xiao Min asked Xiao Jie to meet again at a café. Her eyes were firm and her tone was calm: "Xiaojie, I thought about it all night, and I decided to use my own savings to help my uncle. I knew it might affect our plans, but my family was in trouble and I couldn't sit idly by. ”
Xiao Jie looked at Xiao Min, a trace of complicated emotions flashed in his eyes, he took a deep breath, and then slowly spoke: "Xiao Min, I understand your decision and respect your choice. I'm just worried that this won't put too much pressure on you. ”
Xiao Min smiled slightly, she knew that Xiao Jie's concern was out of concern for her: "Thank you, Xiao Jie." I am willing to take on this pressure because it is my responsibility to my family. ”
Xiao Jie held Xiao Min's hand, his eyes were full of tenderness: "Xiao Min, no matter what decision you make, I will support you." Let's face it together, shall we?"
Xiao Min nodded movingly. She knows that this is not only a solution to the current dilemma, but also a test of her relationship with Xiaojie. She believes that through this incident, their relationship will become stronger.
Subsequently, Xiao Min told her uncle about this decision. After hearing this, the uncle had tears in his eyes: "Xiaomin, you have really grown up, and my uncle is proud of you." ”
Xiao Min smiled and comforted his uncle: "Uncle, we are a family, and it is appropriate to help each other." Auntie's illness is important, and we can take our time when it comes to money. ”
Uncle held Xiao Min's hand tightly, his heart full of gratitude. This incident gave the whole family a deeper understanding of money, affection, and family responsibilities. They understand that no matter what difficulties they encounter, as long as their families are united, there is no obstacle that they cannot overcome.
This article is a microfiction, please do not sit in the opposite seat