Li Hua sat on the bench in the ward, preoccupied. The sound of my father's breathing was particularly heavy through the instrument. The white walls of the hospital reflected the bustling silhouette of the city outside the window, and the dappled sunlight poured on her face through the gaps in the curtains, but she felt no warmth.
"I have to borrow the money for today's medicine from my aunt again." She muttered to herself, her gaze resting on her father's pale face.
Li Hua's mobile phone suddenly vibrate, and it was a WeChat message from his aunt: "Huahua, I decided to move to your house tomorrow and rent out the house." With my part, you'll have it easier. ”
Li Hua was stunned for a moment, this news was both unexpected and sudden for her. "Auntie, I don't need to do this, I can handle it myself." She tapped on her phone, faintly worried.
My aunt's reply came quickly: "It's all a family, so I can't deal with it." I am also ready to give you 250,000 yuan, you move to a house on the outskirts of the city to live, the air is good and the environment is good. ”
Reading this news, Li Hua's mood became complicated. 250,000 is not a small amount for her small family who is struggling.
When he returned home, as soon as he entered the door, Li Hua saw his aunt sitting on the sofa, and everything seemed to be a foregone conclusion.
"Huahua, my aunt can afford this money. You see, living on the outskirts of the city is good for both the elderly and the children. My aunt took out her checkbook and moved quickly.
"Auntie, I really don't need to." Li Hua took the check, but his eyes were moist, "You came so far by car, I haven't had time to pour you a glass of water." ”
My aunt looked at the check in her hand, her eyes gentle but firm: "I haven't done anything for you in my life, this little thing is nothing." You don't have to move, we're good here. ”
"But auntie, it's too much trouble for you." Li Hua had mixed feelings in his heart, and he didn't know what to do.
Aunt stood up and took her shoulder, "Trouble? We are family. ”
In the evening, her husband Liu Wei came home and heard about it at the dining table, and was a little dissatisfied: "It's not that I said you, this house is not spacious in the first place, and there will be another person..."
Li Hua ate quietly, and suddenly felt a little powerless to argue, "Yes, it's more crowded." ”
Seeing his wife's tired face, Liu Wei sighed, "Come on, I know what you think in your heart." None of us are easy. ”
Li Hua raised her head, looked through the glass window of the restaurant, and looked at the blue sky that was gradually darkening on the horizon, but her mind became heavier and heavier. How can the father's medical expenses, the children's education expenses, and the elderly person in the family be taken care of?
Three generations of a family living in the same room, since then, Li Hua's life has undergone subtle changes, which is both a challenge and a warm beginning.
A few weeks later, Li Hua noticed that her aunt's expression was starting to be a little sullen. "Auntie, what's wrong with you? Is there something uncomfortable? Li Hua asked worriedly.
"No, nothing." My aunt barely squeezed out a smile, "Maybe the weather has changed a lot recently, and people are a little uncomfortable." ”
However, things are far more complicated than Li Hua thought. One day, my cousin's daughter-in-law Wang Rong called, and her voice was anxious: "Sister, I have to tell you something." There's something wrong with my house, see if you can..."
"What's wrong?" Li Hua asked.
"My dad was sick and had a major operation, and we were very tight on money." Wang Rong sighed, "I think, if my aunt can live with us, the 250,000..."
Li Hua heard the meaning of the words and was stunned.
Over the next few days, the atmosphere at home began to become tense. Liu Wei also heard Wang Rong's words: "Huahua, we are not iron roosters, if my aunt can help, it will be much better." ”
"But this is my aunt's initiative to give it, not us to borrow it. How can we just—" Li Hua said with determination in his tone.
"Okay, I know what you mean, but to be realistic, you can't just watch their family in difficulty, but we..." Liu Wei didn't continue, but the meaning was already obvious.
Li Hua felt an inexplicable pressure. When she hesitated, her cousin came to the door in person: "Sister, I really can't help it, you know, I and Wang Rong financially..."
"I understand, I'll think about it." Li Hua tried to stay calm.
Subsequently, my aunt was also approached by my cousin to talk. Wang Rong whispered beside her: "Auntie, look, it's not convenient for you to be here, we have an empty room over there." ”
My aunt glanced at Wang Rong, and then turned her eyes to the window: "For so many years, I have been alone, and suddenly I feel that I have become a burden to everyone." ”
"Auntie, we didn't mean that." Wang Rong hurriedly said, "We just want to..."
"I know, Rongrong." My aunt's voice was a little hoarse, "I'll move here, don't worry." ”
In the blink of an eye, my aunt was about to pack her luggage, and Li Hua had mixed feelings in her heart: "Auntie, really... I..."
"Huahua, you've done enough, don't worry." The aunt interrupted her and picked up the unused check, "Your husband is right, cherishing what exists is sometimes a virtue. ”
Li Hua held her aunt's hand, but she couldn't speak. In the evening, my cousin's car stopped in front of the door. The severance of family affection and money has become confusing on this autumn evening.
The cousin drove his aunt away, and Li Hua watched the headlights disappear around the corner, and his heart was empty. Liu Wei patted her on the shoulder, didn't speak, and stayed with her quietly.
In the evening breeze, Li Hua felt lonely like never before. The rope of family affection has been quietly pulled by reality unconsciously. Li Hua failed to keep her aunt, she could only comfort herself, this may be the best choice.
A month later, Li Hua received a sudden call from his aunt. On the other end of the phone, my aunt's voice trembled a little, "Huahua, are you free?" Can we talk? ”
"Auntie, what's wrong?" Li Hua responded nervously, "How are you doing at your cousin's house?" ”
"I ...... I can't stay there anymore. My aunt was silent for a moment, then said slowly.
Li Hua's heart tugged, and he had a hunch that things were not simple, "What happened?" You tell me. ”
My aunt took a breath and finally spoke: "Wang Rong...... She took my money and invested it, saying she could make a profit. I thought it was for me to manage, but—" The voice was full of disappointment.
"How could she do that! It's your money! Li Hua was angry and worried.
"I know, I also wanted her to be happy for a while, but I didn't expect ......," my aunt sighed, "I'm not afraid of this money, I'm afraid that her mind is on money, and I am nothing in her eyes." ”
Li Hua's heart felt like he had been pricked by a needle, "Auntie, I'll pick you up." ”
"Good boy." There was a hint of warmth in my aunt's voice, "I knew that the only one I could rely on in the end was you." ”
Li Hua rushed to his cousin's house, and Wang Rong greeted him at the door with guilt, "Li Hua, I... I didn't expect that. ”
"Is it still useful to say that now? You are at least responsible for your aunt! Li Hua was furious.
Wang Rong was speechless, so she had to get out of the way and let Li Hua in.
Inside the house, my aunt sat quietly on the sofa, her eyes full of disappointment. Li Hua hurriedly came to her side, "Auntie, let's go home." ”
The aunt nodded, looking at the figure of this little niece, and her heart was also full of mixed feelings.
The moment the back door closed, Li Hua truly realized the weight of responsibility and family affection. In the car, two women, speechless all the way. In the night, Li Hua's thoughts were once again heavy on his heart.
This night, Li Hua rarely closed his eyes. At dawn, she went to the hospital, and her father's illness left her mind less than to deal with other things. However, when she was the loneliest and most in need of support, she never thought that the real warmth was not in money, but in this light as water, but as solid as a rock.
A few weeks later, the atmosphere in Li Hua's home gradually eased. "Wang Rong has been trying her best to get the money back." The cousin said to Li Hua with some embarrassment.
"I know." Li Hua's eyes were gentle, "It's not all her fault, no one expected this." ”
My aunt came out of the kitchen with a plate of freshly baked biscuits, "Taste, I'm new." ”
"Yo, this craft is good!" The cousin took the biscuit and said half-jokingly, half-seriously.
My aunt smiled, "Life, it has to be a little fresh." ”
At dinner, the family sat around the table, and the atmosphere was more lively than usual. "Huahua, thank you." My aunt pursed her lips, her eyes glistening with gratitude.
"Auntie, we are close for life." Li Hua smiled and picked up the chopsticks, "Ups and downs, it's all family." ”
Wang Rong also came. As soon as she entered the door, she apologized to her aunt, "Auntie, I'm really sorry, I thought I could..."
"Rongrong, it's okay, it's all over." My aunt waved her hand to stop her words, "To have a daughter-in-law like you, three generations of our family are quite blessed." ”
Wang Rong looked at Li Hua as if she wanted to say something.
Li Hua looked at her and whispered, "Wang Rong, we are a family no matter what. This incident has taught us a lesson and made us know how to cherish it even more. ”
Wang Rong's eyes were red and she nodded, "Sister, thank you." I will remember this lesson. ”
After the meal, the family sat in the living room. There are talking and laughing, sharing the bits and pieces of life. Li Hua suddenly felt that this once tense family relationship now seemed to be a little softer and more understanding.
At that moment, Li Hua looked at her aunt sitting next to her, and seemed to understand more about the meaning of family affection and understanding. This is not only a family turmoil, but also a deep understanding of human nature and family affection.
The trials in life always come up constantly. And isn't it more precious that we can find our own answers in these trials?