Li Ming stood in the courtyard of his hometown, looking at the old locust tree that had witnessed the ups and downs of the family, and a complex emotion surged in his heart. His father Li Qiang and uncle Li Gang are brothers, but the relationship between the two has become strained because of some old things. Li Ming remembers that whenever he was a child, whenever there was a family gathering, the uncle always sneered at his father, and even once scolded his father in front of everyone as a "dead family", which made Li Ming feel extremely angry and humiliated.
"Dad, uncle, how can he say that about you?" Li Ming asked his father puzzled.
Li Qiang just sighed, patted Li Ming's shoulder, and said, "Ming, family and everything is prosperous, don't let these things affect you." ”
Although Li Ming was not convinced, he also understood his father's hardships. He knew what the honor of the family meant to his father, and he also knew that as a descendant of the family, he had a responsibility to maintain it.
Recently, the uncle's son Li Wei is about to get married, which is a great event for the family, but Li Wei found Li Ming, hoping to borrow some money to organize the wedding. Li Ming looked at the cousin in front of him, and his heart was mixed. He knew that this money meant a lot to Li Wei, but when he thought of his uncle's past, he couldn't let go.
"Brother Ming, I know it might be a bit sudden, but I really need the money. Li Wei said sincerely.
Li Ming didn't answer immediately, his heart was struggling. On the one hand, he didn't want the grievances of the previous generation to affect the next generation, and on the other hand, he felt that this was an opportunity to ease the conflicts between the family through this incident.
Just when Li Ming was hesitating, he remembered his second uncle, Li Yong. The second uncle's old house was dilapidated and leaked every time it rained, but the second uncle never had the money to renovate it. Li Ming suddenly had an idea, he decided not to rush to reply to Li Wei first, but thought about it for a night.
The next day, Li Ming found the second uncle and proposed the idea of renovating the house. The second uncle was both surprised and moved when he heard this, and waved his hand again and again and said, "Ming, how can this make your uncle ...... there?"
"Second uncle, don't worry, it's my own decision. Li Ming said firmly.
Li Ming's decision quickly spread among the family, and the uncle was very angry when he learned about it, thinking that Li Ming was deliberately going against him. The atmosphere of the family suddenly became tense, and Li Ming knew that he had to face this problem, but he also believed that as long as the family was united, nothing could not be overcome.
Family gatherings are always lively and complicated, especially under the provocation of Uncle Li Gang, the atmosphere becomes more tense. Li Ming sat in the corner, silently observing all this, and the dissatisfaction with the uncle in his heart was surging like a tide.
"Brother Gang, why are you doing this? Everyone should be happy when they get together. Li Qiang tried to ease the atmosphere, but there was a hint of helplessness in his tone.
Li Gang disagreed, and sneered: "Happy? I see that you haven't grown much over the years, and you can't even teach a son." ”
Li Ming clenched his fists, but he knew that impulsiveness would only make things worse. He took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down.
After the party, Li Qiang called Li Ming to the study and said earnestly: "Ming, I know you are uncomfortable, but the family and everything is prosperous, we can't destroy the harmony of the family because of the momentary anger." ”
Li Ming nodded, he understood his father's hard work, but he already had a plan in his heart. He found a trusted friend and confided his troubles. Friends suggested that instead of rejecting Li Wei outright, it would be better to deal with the problem in a more ingenious way.
Li Ming's thoughts gradually became clearer. He thought of the old house of his second uncle, Li Yong's family, which carried the memories of his childhood, but was dilapidated because of disrepair. The second uncle has always wanted to renovate, but he suffers from lack of funds.
"Second uncle, I want to help you renovate the house. At a family gathering, Li Ming found an opportunity to talk to his second uncle alone.
Li Yong looked at Li Ming in surprise: "Ming, ...... are you?"
"Second uncle, I know that you have always wanted to renovate the house, this is a little bit of my heart. Li Ming said sincerely.
Li Yong patted Li Ming's shoulder with emotion: "Ming, you have really grown up and know how to think about your family." ”
However, the news soon reached Li Gang's ears. He angrily approached Li Ming and asked, "What do you mean by this? Are you deliberately going against me?"
Li Ming looked at the uncle calmly: "Uncle, I just think that the unity of the family is more important than anything else. ”
Li Gang snorted coldly: "Unity? You take money to help others, is it unity?"
Li Ming didn't say anything more, he knew that there were some things that no matter how much he said, it would not help. He believes that time will tell.
Family gatherings have always inevitably become a meeting point of various emotions, especially when the provocation of Uncle Li Gang is staged again, Li Ming feels unprecedented pressure. At a family dinner, Uncle Li Gang's sharp words once again stung everyone present, especially Li Ming.
"Li Ming, are you going to be the savior of the family? Don't even help your own brothers, go to help outsiders!" Uncle Li Gang's tone carried obvious sarcasm.
Li Ming's clenched fists betrayed his anger, but he just took a deep breath and tried his best to stay calm. He knew that any overreaction would only deepen the rift in the family.
Li Qiang, Li Ming's father, silently observed all this from the side, his eyes revealing concern for his son. After the dinner, he pulled Li Ming aside and said earnestly: "Ming, I know that you are angry in your heart, but everything is prosperous for your family and talents. Although your uncle doesn't like what he says, we still have to take care of the overall situation. ”
Li Ming nodded, he understood his father's distress, but his inner thoughts became more and more firm. He decided to take action, but not in the way his father feared. By chance, Li Ming chatted with an old friend and confided in his predicament. His friend's suggestion gave him new inspiration: "Brother Ming, why don't you solve the problem from another angle?"
A plan gradually formed in Li Ming's heart. He noticed that the old house of the second uncle, Li Yong's family, was dilapidated and leaked every time it rained, and the second uncle had been struggling with not having enough funds to renovate it. Li Ming thought that if he could help the second uncle, he would not only be able to help those who really needed it, but also indirectly express his dissatisfaction with the uncle's behavior.
At a family gathering, Li Ming found an opportunity to talk to his second uncle Li Yong alone: "Second uncle, I see that your house is also old, and I have some money to spare here, so I might as well help you renovate it." ”
Li Yong was both surprised and moved when he heard this, he looked at Li Ming, his eyes were full ......of complicated emotions: "Ming, why are you doing this?
"Second uncle, this is my own decision," Li Mingjian said, "The unity of the family is more important than anything else. ”
However, this matter was soon known to Uncle Li Gang. He angrily approached Li Ming and asked, "Li Ming, what do you mean by this? Are you deliberately going against me?"
Li Ming looked at the uncle calmly and replied, "Uncle, I just think that the unity of the family is more important than anything else. ”
Li Gang's face became even more ugly, and he snorted coldly: "Unity? You take money to help others, this is what you call unity?"
Li Ming didn't respond again, he knew that no amount of explanation could calm the uncle's anger. He believes that his actions will eventually be understood and supported by the rest of his family.
As time passed, family members gradually understood Li Ming's hardships and choices. The younger generation, in particular, supports Li Ming's approach, believing that Li Ming not only helps the family members who really need it, but also maintains the dignity and unity of the family. In many family gatherings, Li Ming's behavior was repeatedly mentioned and discussed, and finally won the approval of most family members.
Under the pressure of his family and the influence of public opinion, Uncle Li Gang began to reflect on his words and deeds. He realized that some of his past practices had indeed hurt the harmony of the family, and also affected the younger generations' perception of him. In a family group activity, the uncle found Li Ming in private, and his voice was low and sincere: "Ming, it was the uncle who was wrong before, I shouldn't have said that about your father, and I shouldn't be angry with you because of money." ”
Li Ming looked at the uncle, and his heart was mixed, but he chose tolerance and understanding: "Uncle, let the past pass, we are all a family." ”
The harmony of the family was significantly enhanced after this conversation. Li Ming deeply realized his role and responsibility in the family, and also realized the importance of maintaining family harmony. He began to become more actively involved in family activities, working to repair the rifts caused by misunderstandings and conflicts.
At the end of the story is a heartwarming picture: Li Ming and the eldest uncle join hands to lead the younger generation of the family to participate in the renovation of the house of the second uncle's family. Everyone talked and laughed, helped each other, and the old house was renovated with the efforts of everyone. As a result, the emotional bonds between family members are strengthened, and the understanding and support for each other is deeper.