Zhang Zhang is an ordinary young man, 30 years old this year, living an ordinary life in a small city. His grandfather, a 93-year-old man, is still strong, and he can still go to the street to buy groceries every day, play chess with his neighbors, and chat.
In contrast, Zhang Li's father was not so lucky. My father was overworked when he was young, and his health was not very good. A few years ago, my father's condition suddenly deteriorated, and despite Zhang Zhang and his family's best efforts, they were unable to save his father's life.
The death of my father was undoubtedly a huge blow to my grandfather. Grandpa and father have a deep relationship, and after the death of his father, his mental state is obviously not as good as before, and his memory also begins to have problems.
Soon after Zhang Li's father died, his grandfather's health also began to have problems. He began to forget things, and sometimes he couldn't even find his way home. After discussing with his mother, Zhang Li decided to let his grandfather move in with them so that it would be easier to take care of them.
But this decision was opposed by Zhang Li's second and third uncles. They believe that grandpa should live in his own home and they can take turns taking care of it. Zhang Zhang knows that the second and third uncles have their own jobs and lives, and it is not realistic for them to take care of their grandfather for a long time.
Zhang Zhang insisted on his decision, and he told the second and third uncles that he would take on the responsibility of taking care of his grandfather and did not need them to worry about it. The second and third uncles couldn't resist the tension, so they had to agree.
Since then, Zhang Zhang has become his grandfather's full-time "caregiver". He cooks for his grandfather every day, chats with him, and takes him for a walk. Grandpa's memory is getting worse and worse, and sometimes he can't even recognize the tension. But Zhang Zhang never complains, he knows, it is his responsibility as a grandson.
Zhang Li's filial piety also touched the surrounding neighbors. They often praised Zhang Li, saying that he was a good boy with filial piety. But Zhang Zhang always smiled and said that this was what he should do.
Zhang Li's second and third uncles saw that Zhang Zhang was working so hard, and also offered to give him some financial help. But Zhang Li resolutely refused. He said it was his responsibility to take care of his grandfather and he didn't want it to be a deal.
Zhang Li's persistence moved the second and third uncles very much. They know that Zhang Zhang is a responsible person, and they can safely hand over their grandfather to him.
Time flies like a white horse, and in the blink of an eye, grandpa has lived in Zhang Li's house for four years. Grandpa's health is getting worse and worse, and sometimes he can't even speak clearly. Zhang Zhang knew that his grandfather's days might not be numbered.
One day, grandpa suddenly called Zhang Li to the bed and said to him in a weak voice: "Xiaoli, that ladder, don't give it away." ”
Zhang Zhang was a little puzzled, the ladder was made by his grandfather himself when he was young, although it had been some years, but his grandfather had been reluctant to throw it. Zhang Zhang didn't know why Grandpa suddenly lifted the ladder.
"Grandpa, the ladder is fine, why should I give it away?" Zhang Zhang asked.
"Don't ask, just remember what I said." After Grandpa finished speaking, he closed his eyes.
Although Zhang Zhang was a little puzzled, he still agreed to his grandfather. He knew that his grandfather must have a reason for saying this.
After his grandfather's death, when Zhang Li was sorting out his grandfather's belongings, he suddenly remembered his grandfather's instructions before his death. He decided to keep the ladder as a memento of his grandfather.
Zhang Li moved the ladder to the living room and examined it carefully. He noticed that the bottom of the ladder was somewhat loose and seemed to be open. Zhang Li carefully dismantled the wooden plank at the bottom, revealing that there was a package hidden inside.
Zhang Zhang opened the package and found that it was a wad of cash, totaling more than 90,000 yuan. Zhang Zhang was stunned, he didn't expect that his grandfather would hide the money here.
Seeing this scene, Zhang Li's mother proposed to give the money to Zhang Li's second and third uncles, after all, they also did their filial piety to their grandfather. But Zhang Li's second and third uncles said that they had privately given Zhang Zhang some money before as an affirmation of his filial piety and taking care of his grandparents.
Zhang Li's second and third uncles said that they knew that it was not easy for Zhang Zhang to take care of his grandfather over the years, and they were grateful to Zhang Li. They believe that this money was left by his grandfather to Zhang Li, and it is a reward and recognition for him.
Zhang Li's mother also supported Zhang Zhang to accept the money. She said that this is a grandfather's heart for tension, and tension should be accepted.
Zhang Zhang thought about it and finally decided to accept the money. He knew that this was not only a sum of money, but also a recognition and encouragement from his grandfather.
Zhang Li kept the ladder well and placed it in the most conspicuous position in the living room. Whenever he saw this ladder, he would think of his grandfather, his teachings and expectations for him.
Zhang Li sat on the sofa in the living room, his eyes fell on the ladder left by his grandfather, and his heart was full of nostalgia for his grandfather. He knew that what his grandfather left him was not only a ladder and more than 90,000 yuan, but also a spiritual inheritance, an affirmation of family responsibility and filial piety.
Zhang Li decided that he would use the money to improve the lives of his family, and he would also use it to educate his children about the importance of filial piety and responsibility. He hopes that his grandfather's spirit can be passed down from generation to generation and become a precious spiritual wealth for their family.