This article is purely fictional, the pictures are all network pictures, and the names of people and places are all apocryphal.
My name is Xiaofang, and my husband's name is Dajun. Ten years ago, Dajun and I decided to take care of my elderly parents together. At that time, my brother was working in other places and was busy with his own life and had no time to take care of his parents. And I feel that it is my duty to take care of my parents, and the army supports me.
In the past ten years, we have worked hard and have no regrets. Although life is difficult sometimes, whenever I see my parents' smiles, I feel that everything is worth it. However, not long ago, my father died of a sudden illness, which was a huge blow to our family.
After my father passed away, we read his will in accordance with his will. What saddens me is that my father left most of the family's fortune to my brother. I don't care about those possessions, I care about my father's approval of me. My brother, on the other hand, was happily closing his mouth.
"Xiaofang, I know you feel uncomfortable, but you have to understand that my brother has worked hard in the field for so many years, and my father is also for his good. "The army comforted me. I held back my tears and nodded, "I understand, I just think it's a little unfair. ”
That night, I lay in bed tossing and turning and couldn't sleep. I remember when I was a child, my brother always bullied me, and my father always favored him. Now, his father has passed away, but he has received most of his inheritance. Why is he always so lucky? Just as I was about to fall asleep, I suddenly heard a quarrel. I quickly got up and found that it was Dajun and my brother arguing in the living room. "What do you mean, Dajun, are you unbalanced when I get the inheritance?" said the elder brother mockingly.
Dajun blushed: "I just think that Xiaofang has taken care of her parents for ten years, and you should share some responsibilities." "Responsibility, I have worked hard in the field for so many years, do you know how much I have paid?" the brother retorted angrily. I stood in the doorway, watching them arguing, with mixed feelings. I know that the army is for me, but I also understand that my brother's is not easy. "Enough!"
I shouted, "We are all a family, why should we quarrel over these things outside of our bodies? Hearing my words, they both fell silent. Yes, family affection is the most important thing. Why should we neglect each other's feelings for the sake of possessions? From that day on, we decided to let go of our past conflicts and work together to make life better.
Although his brother received most of the inheritance, he also began to care for the family and often returned home to spend time with his mother. And I, with the support of the army, bravely faced all kinds of difficulties in life. As a family, we finally stepped out of the shadows and embraced the sunshine. I think that's probably what my father wants to see.
As the days passed, the relationship between our family was also quietly changing. My brother came home more and more often, and he began to take the initiative to help his mother with household chores, chatting with me and Dajun, and sharing his life experience in other places. I began to realize that my brother was not actually the nasty person who always bullied me when I was a child, and he also had a gentle side.
One day, my brother suddenly said to me: "Xiaofang, in fact, I have always been grateful to you and Dajun for taking care of my parents, I know that I have not done enough, but I really hope to make up for you." I looked at him with mixed feelings in my heart, but I smiled and said, "Brother, it's all a family, why are you talking about this." The brother insisted, "No, I have to do something." I thought about it, now that I have inherited the inheritance, I plan to use the money to open a small shop so that you can also live a good life. ”
I looked at him in amazement, and the army interjected, "That's a good idea, but you have to think about it, it's not easy to open a store." The elder brother nodded: "I have been thinking about it for a long time, and I have also accumulated some experience in the field, I believe I can do it well." In this way, my brother began his entrepreneurial journey. He rented a small shop in the city center and ran a specialty snack business. Our whole family mobilized to help with the decoration and preparation of the ingredients, and although we were tired, everyone had a happy smile on their faces.
On the day of the opening, business was extremely hot and there was an endless stream of customers. The elder brother stood in front of the stove, busy and happy. I looked at his back, and a warm current welled up in my heart. That's what we should be like as a family, supporting each other and working together. After closing in the evening, our family sat around the small table in the store, eating the food made by my brother and talking and laughing. "Brother, the food you made is so delicious, it seems that you have found your talent. I quipped.
The elder brother replied with a smile: "Of course, it doesn't depend on who I am." The army also joined in the ridicule: "Yes, I didn't expect you to have this hand, it seems that we can enjoy happiness in the future." The mother smiled from ear to ear: "I am relieved that you two brothers and sisters can be so harmonious." ”
At that moment, I felt the warmth of home and the weight of family affection. All the contradictions and unhappiness disappeared at this moment. As time went on, my brother's small shop business got better and better, and we gradually got on the right track. My brother also offered to share dividends with me and the army, so that we could also enjoy his success. I shook my head: "Brother, we take care of our parents out of responsibility and love, not for money. If you run your store well, that's the best reward for us. ”
With tears in his eyes, my brother held my hand tightly: "Xiaofang, thank you." "In this way, our family has been more united after the storm. I know that there is still a long way to go, and that we will face all kinds of challenges. But as long as we are connected by our hearts and hands, there is nothing that cannot be overcome. Our lives are moving in a better direction. The days were as calm and fulfilling as flowing water, and my brother's shop became a new gathering place for our family.
When night falls, the small shop is full of laughter and laughter. My brother's cooking skills are getting better and better, and some customers even come from afar to taste his craftsmanship. One day, a special customer came to the shop, an old man with white hair. After tasting his brother's signature dish, he was full of praise and talked to his brother. "Young man, your craftsmanship is truly remarkable, and I have the taste of home in this dish. The old man said with a smile.
The elder brother smiled embarrassedly: "Thank you for the compliment, I just want everyone to taste the warmth of home." The old man nodded, and there was a hint of emotion in his eyes: "It's not easy, it's hard to find such craftsmanship and character now." When I was younger, I had my own little shop like you, but unfortunately I ...... later."
The elder brother asked curiously, "What happened later?" The old man sighed: "Later, because of an accident, the store was gone, and I also injured my leg, and I can no longer stand here to serve customers." After hearing this, the elder brother was silent for a moment, and then said seriously: "Your experience has made me cherish everything now. I will try my best to run this small shop so that it does not disappoint your expectations. ”
The old man patted his brother's shoulder, and a hint of relief flashed in his eyes: "Okay, young man, I hope you can stick to your dreams and let more people feel the taste of home." After sending the old man away, my brother seemed to be preoccupied. I knew there must have been something touching in his heart.
That night, my brother sat in the corner of the shop, and Dajun and I were with him. "Brother, what are you thinking?" I asked softly. The elder brother raised his head and looked at us: "I was thinking, we should cherish everything more now." Our small shop is not only a business, but also a link to convey emotions. Dajun nodded: "Yes, this small shop has made our family more united and brought our hearts closer." The brother continued, "I decided that we would take one day out every month to provide free food to those in need." I think that's what my father wants to see. I looked at my brother with emotion, and a warm current welled up in my heart.
This is my brother, who always shows his kindness and love inadvertently. Since then, we've had a tradition of hanging a "Free Today" sign on the door on one day of the month. Those in need, whether homeless, elderly people living alone, or neighbors living in difficulty, come to the shop on this day to enjoy a warm meal.
The reputation of the small shop spreads farther and farther away, and our story is known to more people. Whenever someone asks us why we do this, I smile and tell them, "Because we want to fill the world with more love." In this way, our small shop has not only become a symbol of home, but also a bridge to convey love and warmth. Under the leadership of my brother, our family moved forward hand in hand, writing extraordinary stories in ordinary days.
Time flies, and my brother's shop has become a warm place for word of mouth among neighbors. And our family is also growing and changing in this warmth. One day, the shop welcomed a special customer, a young woman with anticipation and uneasiness in her eyes. She looked at the sign at the door that said "Free Today" and hesitated for a long time before walking in.
"Hello, I'm Xiaofang. I greeted her warmly. The woman replied with a little restraint: "Hello, I... My name is Xiaoli. The elder brother came out of the kitchen when he heard the sound, and when he saw Xiaoli, he immediately understood what she meant. He smiled and said, "Xiaoli, today is the day of free for our shop, you are welcome, tell me what you want to eat." A hint of gratitude flashed in Xiaoli's eyes: "Thank you, I... It's been a long time since I've had such a delicious meal. ”
That day, Xiaoli had a hearty dinner at the small shop. After the meal, she offered to help clean up the dishes and chopsticks, and we readily agreed. During the conversation, we learned that Xiaoli is a single mother and her life is very difficult. After hearing this, the elder brother was silent for a moment, and then said, "Xiaoli, if you don't mind, you can often come to the shop to help in the future, and we won't treat you badly." A glimmer of hope flashed in Xiaoli's eyes: "Really? That's great, I'll definitely work hard." ”
Since then, Xiaoli has become a member of the shop. She is hardworking and capable, and she quickly integrated into our extended family. The small shop has also added a new vitality because of her joining. One day, Xiaoli suddenly found me with a nervous look: "Xiaofang, my son is sick and needs a lot of money for surgery. I don't know what to do. I looked at her and felt a wave of pity in my heart: "Don't worry, we'll help you figure it out." "I immediately told my brother and the army about it. After hearing this, they all said that they wanted to help Xiaoli.
The elder brother said: "Xiaoli is part of our big family, and we must help her through this difficult time." The army also nodded in agreement: "Yes, we can't die without help." So, our whole family mobilized to raise money for Xiaoli's surgery.
My brother also launched a special donation box and placed it in a conspicuous position in the store. Many enthusiastic customers learned about this and generously donated money. After a period of hard work, we were able to raise enough money for the surgery. Xiaoli's son successfully completed the operation and recovered well. Xiaoli looked at us gratefully: "Thank you, you have given me new hope." I took her hand, smiled and said, "This is what we should do, we are a family." ”
Xiaoli had tears in her eyes and nodded vigorously: "Yes, we are a family." "Since then, Xiaoli has worked harder and she has become an indispensable part of our shop. And our small shop has also become a love transmission station between neighbors. As the days passed, our family worked hand in hand, conveying warmth and hope in our ordinary lives. We know that as long as we are united, there is no difficulty that cannot be overcome. On this road full of love, our family is firmly walking, believing that the future will be even better.