On this hot summer day, I sat quietly at home with a heavy heart. As a phoenix man, I should have been confident and heroic, but now, my heart is full of depression.
My name is Wang Qiang, and my family lives in a small city. My parents were ordinary farmers who had worked in the fields all their lives, and they gave everything they could to make a living. I am the only child in my family, and I have learned since I was a child that I must study hard and repay my parents for their hard work.
I remember when I was a child, my family was not well-off, but my parents always tried to meet my living needs. When I was in school, they were frugal enough to provide for me to study, and they never made me feel lacking. I also worked hard in my studies and was admitted to a good university. After graduating from university, I successfully found a good job with an annual salary of 400,000 yuan, which made me feel that I could finally repay my parents for raising me.
However, to my surprise, when I first started to have some savings, there were a series of changes in my family. My sister, Wang Li, is a smart and clever girl who is also very self-motivated. She was admitted to a prestigious school, but the tuition and living expenses were a lot of expenses, and her parents could no longer afford it. So, I took on the responsibility of providing for my sister's college education.
At first, I didn't feel that heavy, after all, it was my obligation. However, as time went on, I felt an indescribable pressure. Every month, nearly half of my income is used to pay for my sister's tuition and living expenses, and my life is becoming more and more strained. I began to regret my choice a little, feeling as if I had been "helped by poverty".
At the same time, I watched my peers around me enjoying their lives one by one, buying houses, cars, and living carefree lives. I was very frustrated that I had to give up my dreams and pursuits for the sake of my family.
However, just when I was feeling down, Wang Li said to me: "Brother, thank you for your support and dedication to me, I will study hard, and I will definitely repay you and my parents in the future." Her firm eyes and sincere words made me feel a touch of warmth, as if it had rekindled the fire in my heart.
That's when I started to re-examine my life. I realized that everything I did was worth it. Although I gave up some of my material comforts, I received something more precious – the warmth and love of family. I know that as long as I work hard, the future will be better.
Now, Wang Li has successfully graduated and found a good job, and I have gradually gotten rid of the financial pressure. I know that everything I do is worth it because I have not only helped my sister achieve her dreams, but also made myself stronger and more mature. The love of family is priceless, and I am willing to give everything for it.