More than 10 years ago, I was still doing small business in that familiar town. Old classmate Li Ming suddenly came to the door and said that he was in urgent need of a sum of money to turnover, and he wanted to borrow 200,000 yuan. I didn't have much money at that time, but seeing how anxious he looked, my heart softened, and I finally lent it to him.
"I will definitely pay you back this money within a year. Li Ming swore at the time.
However, a year has passed, two years have passed, and ten years have passed, and Li Ming has never mentioned the matter of repaying the money as if he had evaporated from the world. I came to the door a few times, but each time he sent me away for various reasons.
On this day, I heard from a fellow villager that Li Ming had returned to his hometown and opened a large company. I immediately bought a train ticket and decided to go to him and ask for the 200,000 back.
When I arrived at Li Ming's company, I explained my intention. He was stunned for a moment, and then said with a smile: "Old classmate, you misunderstood, I have been short of money recently, and I will definitely pay you back as soon as I have money." ”
"Li Ming, when you borrowed money, you said the same thing. I said coldly.
He smiled awkwardly, and then said, "Well, I'll treat you to dinner tonight, and we'll have a good talk." ”
That night, Li Ming took me to a luxury hotel. After three rounds of drinking, he suddenly said: "Old classmate, I know that you have not been easy all these years, and I am also very guilty. In this way, I will give you two choices, either I will pay you back 200,000 now, or I will teach you a way to make money, and you will be guaranteed to earn 500,000 in a year. ”
My eyes widened and I looked at him quizzically, "Really?"
Li Ming nodded: "Of course, there is no free lunch in this world, and if you choose the second one, you can't regret it." ”
I thought about it and decided to take a gamble. So, Li Ming told me about an investment channel and gave me some inside information.
Back at home, I followed Li Ming's instructions and started investing. Unexpectedly, in just a few months, I earned more than 100,000 yuan. My heart was so excited that I couldn't help but tell Li Ming the good news.
He frowned: "You are too anxious, it is easy to have problems." You stop and wait for my news. ”
But I had already tasted the sweetness, and where could I still listen to his advice? I continued to invest, and even borrowed a lot of money. However, the good times didn't last long, and it didn't take long for that investment channel to suddenly go wrong, and I not only lost all the money I had earned before, but also owed a lot of debt.
I panicked and went to find Li Ming. But he put on a non-caring attitude: "Who told you not to listen to me?"
I was stunned, and then I suddenly realized that I was cheated by Li Ming. I angrily accused him, but he sneered and said, "If you want to blame yourself, you can blame yourself for being too greedy, how can there be so many advantages in this world?"
I was devastated, but helpless. The 200,000, I didn't want to come back after all. And myself, because of a moment of greed, ended up bankrupt.
Since then, I have left that sad place and gone away. In the dead of night, I think of that past and regret it. If I hadn't been greedy and hadn't believed in Li Ming, maybe my life would have been a different scene now.
However, there is no regret medicine in this world. I can only take this experience as a lesson to remind myself: the human heart is unpredictable, the world is impermanent, and you must not be greedy.
I left that city and started a new life. In the new environment, I worked hard, saved money, and wanted to pay off my debts. Although the days are hard, I have a sense of steadfastness in my heart. Whenever I am tired, I think of Li Ming, think of the 200,000, and a wave of unwillingness swells in my heart.
One day, I was eating at a small restaurant and overheard two people next to me talking about investing. They talked about Li Ming, saying that his company's capital chain had recently broken and that it owed a lot of debt. I was stunned, and the resentment in my heart was instantly ignited.
I decided to go back, I was going to find Li Ming, I was going to make him pay. I bought a train ticket and went back to that familiar city again.
When I came to Li Ming's company, I found that the building was empty. I searched around and finally found his address. When I stood in front of his house, I had mixed feelings.
There was a knock on the door, and Li Ming opened the door and saw me, stunned for a moment, and then said with a wry smile: "It's you, old classmate." ”
I didn't speak, just looked at him coldly. He let me into the room while he sat down on the couch and lit a cigarette.
"I know why you're here. He took out a puff of cigarette and said, "You know all about me." ”
I nodded: "What you owe me is not 200,000, but a fair." ”
Li Ming was silent for a while, and then said, "You're right, I'm really sorry for you. However, I can't protect myself now. If you have to recover the 200,000, I can't help it. ”
I watched him, and the resentment in my heart gradually dissipated, replaced by a kind of sadness. I shook my head: "Li Ming, I don't want to force you. I'm here to show you that you owe me more than just a sum of money. ”
He looked up, a hint of guilt flashing in his eyes. I continued, "I hope you reflect and stop hurting others. We used to be friends, and I don't want to see you go further and further. ”
After saying this, I turned around and left Li Ming's house. I knew that the 200,000 might never come back, but the resentment in my heart had been relieved.
Back in my new city, I continued to work hard and my life gradually improved. Occasionally, I still think of Li Ming, and I don't know if he really repented and reformed.
And I've grown a lot through this experience. I understand that there will always be some unsatisfactory things in life, and the key is how to face and resolve them. I will treat this experience as an asset and make it a stepping stone in my life.
From then on, I stopped being haunted by the hatreds of the past and focused on living each day to the fullest. I know that only in this way can I step out of the shadows and embrace the sunshine that belongs to me.
Time is like flowing water, and a few years have passed in the blink of an eye. During this time, I worked hard, my debts were paid off, and my life gradually improved. However, the deep part of the past can never be completely erased.
One weekend, I was walking alone in the park, thinking about the future. At this time, the mobile phone suddenly rang, and it was an unfamiliar number. I hesitated, but picked it up.
"Hey, hello, is it XX?" a familiar voice came from the other end of the phone.
I was stunned for a moment, and immediately heard that it was Li Ming: "It's you, Li Ming, I haven't seen you for a long time." ”
He was silent for a moment, then said, "Yes, for a long time. I want to meet with you and have something to tell you. ”
My heart fluttered, and I couldn't guess what his purpose was. But out of curiosity, I agreed to his request.
The meeting point is about a café. When I walked in, Li Ming was already sitting there waiting for me. He looked much more vicissitudes than the last time they met, and there was a kind of exhaustion in his eyes.
After I sat down, he got straight to the point and said, "I know I owe you and I may not be able to pay it off in my lifetime." But for so many years, I've been looking for a chance to apologize to you. ”
I looked at him with mixed feelings. I didn't expect that after so many years, he would still mention this matter.
"Li Ming, let the past pass. How are you doing now?" I tried to keep my tone calm.
He smiled wryly: "What else can I do? I have been paying off my debts, and I am worried about money every day." However, I knew it was all my own doing. ”
Hearing him say this, I couldn't help but feel a trace of sympathy in my heart. After all, we used to be friends and had fond memories.
"Li Ming, there will always be ups and downs in life. The key is to learn from it and make yourself better. I comforted him.
He nodded, a gratefulness flashing in his eyes, "Thank you, XX." I know I've done a lot of things wrong before, but I'll try to correct them. Looking for you this time, in addition to apologizing, I also want to tell you a piece of news. ”
I looked at him suspiciously, "What's the news?"
"I recently discovered a good project that I feel you have the ability and the right to participate in. He said seriously.
I was stunned, I didn't expect him to make such a suggestion. But after what happened last time, I was wary of his words.
"Li Ming, I appreciate your kindness. But, you know, I couldn't have ventured any more. I politely declined.
He looked at me and smiled, "I understand your concerns. This project has been investigated for a long time and is absolutely reliable. If you believe me, I hope we can work together to get this project done. ”
I hesitated for a moment, but finally decided to give him another chance: "Okay, Li Ming. I believe in you, let's work together again. ”
Since then, Li Ming and I have started a new collaboration. Although I still have concerns in my heart, I try to believe in him and support him. And he has also proved his change with practical actions.
This experience taught me that life is always full of unknowns and challenges. The key is to learn to take advantage of opportunities and face them bravely, and at the same time, learn to forgive and accept the past of others. Only in this way can we go further and further on the road of life and gain more friendships and successes.
In the days that followed, Li Ming and I threw ourselves into this project with all our might. We work together, support each other, and face all kinds of difficulties and challenges together. Over time, the project has progressed significantly.
One day, Li Ming and I worked late in the office. When we finally completed an important task, he suddenly said to me: "XX, I think we should celebrate, the success of this project is inseparable from your support." ”
I smiled and responded, "Li Ming, we are all working towards a common goal. However, it's also a good idea to celebrate. ”
We decided to go to a nearby restaurant for dinner. At the dinner table, we talked and laughed and reminisced about the past. Li Ming said with emotion: "Looking back, we have spent many unforgettable times together. Although there were some twists and turns in between, I really cherish our friendship. ”
I smiled and responded, "Yes, life is like a journey, with laughter and tears. The important thing is that we are able to learn from it and keep growing. ”
In that moment, I realized that we had stepped out of the shadows of the past and rebuilt trust and friendship. We have experienced the ups and downs of life together, and we have also gained growth and inspiration from them.
In the days that followed, our project went well. In the end, the project was a great success and brought great benefits to the company. Li Ming also fulfilled his promise, paid off his debts, and regained his footing.
We decided to take a good break after the program. Li Ming proposes to go on a trip and relax your body and mind. I readily agreed, and we started planning our trip and looking forward to the trip.
During the trip, we enjoyed the magnificent scenery and felt the beauty of nature. We shared each other's stories and experiences, and deepened our understanding and friendship.
This trip not only made us relax and relaxed, but also made us cherish our friendship with each other even more. We understand that the most valuable treasure in life is not money, but the company of friends and loved ones around us.
On the last day of the trip, we stood on the top of the mountain, looking at the scenery in the distance, and we were full of emotion. Li Ming suddenly said: "XX, thank you, it was you who made me understand the true meaning of friendship." ”
I smiled and responded, "Li Ming, we are each other's mirrors, and we see each other's strengths and weaknesses. Let's continue to move forward hand in hand and face life's challenges together. ”
Since then, Li Ming and I have become closer friends. We have had many wonderful times together, and we have faced the ups and downs of life together. We understand that life is like a journey, with laughter and tears, but as long as we support each other, we can move forward.
This experience taught me that true friendship is priceless. It can help us get through the lows of life, and it can also make us cherish each other more at the peaks. I am grateful that fate arranged for me to meet Li Ming again and re-establish a deep friendship. Together, we will continue to move forward and write our own story together.