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My name is Li Xue, and I am an ordinary office worker, so ordinary that I can't be more ordinary. My husband and I have been married for ten years, and we have a 10-year-old daughter named Xiaoyu. In this seemingly ordinary life, I have never felt how rich I am, but I have never felt dissatisfied. It is also a blessing that the family is happy.
However, a recent incident left me confused and conflicted.
It was a weekend, and I was about to go out to the market to buy some fresh vegetables and fruits, when suddenly my phone rang. I got on the phone, and it was my mom calling.
"Hey, Mom, what's wrong?" I asked, a little surprised because Mom didn't usually call me on weekends, and she knew that my husband and I were busy.
"Oh, Xue'er, do you know? My nephew, the son of your second uncle, your favorite little brother when he was a child, recently bought a mobile phone worth 10,000 yuan!"
When I heard the news, I was shocked. How could my nephew buy such an expensive phone? How old is he? I asked in disbelief, "What? 10,000 yuan phone? So how did he get so much money?"
"Yes, yes, yes! He gave me 2,000 yuan a month for living expenses, I thought it was his father, but I didn't expect him to have so much money!"
When I heard my mother say that he gave her 2,000 yuan a month, I felt a mixture in my heart. Xiaoyu gave me 2,000 yuan a month, which seemed to me to be a lot, and I always thought that she was sending me the rest of her salary. I didn't expect her to give so much to her mother, and she didn't seem distressed.
"Mom, are you sure it's his own money? Does he work?" I asked, a little worried.
"Hey, I don't know, he said he saved it himself, and he didn't tell me how it came about. Didn't he say that he was going to take the university entrance examination, and now that he has graduated from college, he doesn't know what to do at home. There was a hint of helplessness in Mom's voice.
Hearing this, I muttered even more in my heart. My nephew didn't go to work after graduating from college, and he was at home all day, so where did he get so much money? Moreover, the 2,000 yuan he gave my mother also made me feel a little uncomfortable. There was already a bit of a gap between me and Xiaoyu, and she rarely took the initiative to contact me, let alone give gifts or honor me. On the contrary, I have been silently supporting her, and from childhood to adulthood, all her expenses have been borne by my husband and me.
The phone call from my mother put me in a deep conflict. What should I do? Should I continue to accept the money that Xiaoyu sends me every month, or should I talk to her about it?
"Cher, what's wrong with you on the phone?" my husband asked worriedly when he saw me frowning.
I sighed softly and told him the contents of the phone call I had just made with my mother. He also fell into deep thought after listening to it.
"This is indeed a bit strange, Xiaoyu gives you two thousand yuan a month, and gives her grandmother so much money, can her salary support it?" the husband frowned.
I shook my head, "I don't know, although her salary is not low, she is not enough to give me so much money every month." She had never told me that she had so much savings, and her life didn't seem to have any luxuries. ”
The husband thought for a while, "Maybe we should talk to Xiaoyu about this, ask her how the money came from, and let her know that we don't need so much money from her." ”
I nodded, "Well, that's all there is to it." I also don't want to see her struggling to send us money. ”
So, we decided to wait until the next time Xiaoyu came to the house, and talk to her about it.
A few days later, light rain came to our house at the scheduled time. The three of us were sitting in the living room, and I couldn't help but speak, "Xiaoyu, we wanted to talk to you about a problem recently. ”
Xiaoyu looked at us and smiled slightly, "What's the problem?"
I tried to keep my tone as calm as I could, "It's about the money you give me every month." ”
Xiaoyu was slightly stunned, and then smiled, "Mom, you're welcome, this money is not enough for your expenses." ”
My heart tightened, and Xiaoyu didn't seem to realize our concern. "But, Xiaoyu, we don't think you need to give us so much money. "I tried to enlighten her.
Xiaoyu shook her head, "Mom, I'm not stupid. I know the situation in your family, and I don't look down on you. I earned the money myself, don't worry. ”
Hearing Xiaoyu say this, I felt a pang of guilt in my heart. Maybe I'm really too worried, she's a sensible child and knows what she's doing.
The husband interjected, "But Xiaoyu, we want you to leave some money for yourself too." After all, you are still young and will have a lot of needs in the future. ”
Xiaoyu smiled, "I know, I also have my own plans." You don't have to worry about me. ”
After talking for a while, my husband and I both felt much more comfortable. Maybe we were too worried before, Xiaoyu didn't have a hard time because she sent us money, but she had her own plans and arrangements. Looking at her optimistic appearance, the doubts in my heart gradually dissipated.
Xiaoyu's answer made me feel a little relieved, and my husband and I secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Maybe we were worrying too much about her, she was a mature and rational child who was able to take care of herself.
As the days passed, the doubts in my heart gradually dissipated. Xiaoyu still sends me 2,000 yuan on time every month, but I don't bother about it anymore because I know she has her own plans and arrangements. Our relationship has also become more harmonious, and every time we talk on the phone, we will talk for a while and share the moments of our lives.
However, the unexpected happened.
One day, I went to visit my mom at her house and found something that shocked me.
As soon as I stepped through the door, I saw my nephew playing with a brand new 10,000 yuan mobile phone, with a shiny film on the phone screen, which looked like it had just been unpacked.
"Xiao Ming, is this your new phone?" I asked in surprise.
Xiao Ming turned his head to look at me and said with a smile: "Yes, Auntie, I just bought it, it's cool!"
I felt irritated for a while, my nephew is a college graduate and has no job, how can he have so much money to buy such an expensive mobile phone? Moreover, he only gives his mother 2,000 yuan a month for living expenses, and it is impossible to save so much money.
I couldn't help but ask, "Xiao Ming, how did you buy this phone?"
Xiao Ming said with a smile: "I saved it myself, I usually buy less things, save money when I don't spend money, and finally save enough." ”
I felt even more uneasy when I heard it, this explanation was too far-fetched. I decided to find a chance to talk to him.
A few days later, I found an opportunity to sit alone in the living room with Xiao Ming.
"Xiao Ming, I'll be honest with you, I'm a little worried about your financial situation. I said bluntly.
Xiao Ming frowned and looked at me with some puzzlement, "Auntie, my financial situation is fine, I give my grandmother 2,000 yuan every month, and I save the rest of the money myself." ”
I sighed lightly, "Xiao Ming, I don't doubt your ability, but with your current situation, how can you save so much money?
Xiao Ming was silent for a while, and then said: "Actually, I have a little business, do some part-time jobs, and earn some pocket money. ”
Hearing this explanation, I felt even more uneasy, Xiao Ming was too risky to do this. I decided to talk to his parents and see if I could give him some help and support.
When I found Xiao Ming's parents, I told them the ins and outs of the matter. After listening to this, they also showed a hint of concern.
"Why is this kid so ignorant. Xiao Ming's mother sighed, "We need to talk to him." ”
So, we discussed it together and decided to find a time to talk to Xiao Ming and see if we could help him replan his future plans.
After making an appointment, our family of three sat in the living room with Xiao Ming, ready to talk about it.
"Xiao Ming, we want to talk to you about some of your recent behaviors. Xiao Ming's father spoke.
Xiao Ming looked at us a little nervously, but nodded still to signal that he was listening.
I continued, "You know, we're doing this for your own good. How can you, a college graduate with no regular job, have so much money to buy a mobile phone?"
Xiao Ming was silent for a while, bowing his head and not speaking.
I continued: "We are not blaming you, but we are worried about your future. You're doing that, it's too risky. It's understandable to work part-time to earn pocket money, but don't risk doing something unsafe. ”
Xiao Ming raised his head, with a hint of grievance in his eyes, "But Mom and Dad, I really don't want to cause trouble to you." You've all done so much for me. ”
My heart softened, this child, perhaps because he felt that we were under too much pressure, would choose this way to solve the problem.
I reached out and patted him lightly on the shoulder, "Son, we didn't talk to you about this for the money. We just hope that you can grow up healthy and happy and have a great future. ”
Xiao Ming's eyes were a little moist, "Mom and Dad, I'm sorry, I know it's wrong." I will think about my future in the future and stop taking risks. ”
My husband and I looked at each other and smiled, and when we saw Xiao Ming's attitude, I was also relieved.
"Good boy, knowing that mistakes can be corrected, is good. The husband patted him on the shoulder encouragingly.
"Yes, Xiao Ming, we believe that you will be able to get out of the predicament and have a bright future. I said to him too.
Xiao Ming nodded, with a hint of firmness in his eyes, "Thank you, Mom and Dad, I will work hard." ”
After the conversation, our family felt a lot more relaxed. Perhaps this incident is a lesson, but it also makes us more aware of the importance of communication and understanding between families. I believe that after this conversation, Xiao Ming will definitely become more mature and responsible.
After this conversation, the atmosphere at home is obviously much better. Xiao Ming also began to seriously consider his future and tried to find a direction that suits him.
A few months later, Xiao Ming passed an interview with a company and successfully landed a job. Although the starting salary is not high, it is already a good job for him. Our whole family is happy for him and excited about his future.
Xiaoyu also began to make greater breakthroughs in her work. Not only is she stable in her job, but she also performs well in the company and is appreciated by her leadership. My husband and I have watched her grow day by day, and we feel sincerely relieved and proud.
In the family, my relationship with my husband has also become more harmonious. We learned to communicate and understand each other better and face life's challenges and difficulties together. Every weekend, we arrange small activities together to promote family harmony and happiness.
Time passes slowly, and our lives become more fulfilling and beautiful. The relationship between family members is also closer, full of warmth and love. We are well aware that family is the warmest harbor, and with the support and companionship of our families, we can bravely face and meet the challenges of the future no matter what difficulties we encounter.
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