Li Ming stood in front of his father's coffin chair, unable to take his eyes off for a long time. This stern but loving stepfather is now gone forever. When his stepfather married his mother, although Li Ming was suspicious of this strange man at first, after years of getting along, he gradually felt his stepfather's love for him.
Now, the death of his stepfather has left Li Ming with mixed feelings. He regrets that he was cold and even hostile to his stepfather when he was younger, and now he can only send him his last blessing at the funeral. In order to show respect for his stepfather, Li Ming took the initiative to bear all the funeral expenses, which undoubtedly moved his mother.
But after the funeral, Li Ming's stepbrother Li Qiang called him into the room alone. Li Ming felt anxious for a while, and he didn't know what his stepbrother was looking for him. The relationship between the two has not been very harmonious since childhood, and at this time, Li Ming can't help but worry about whether something will happen.
"Li Ming, I have something I want to discuss with you." When Li Qiang spoke, his tone was unexpectedly gentle. Li Ming looked at him vigilantly, secretly guessing in his heart what would happen next.
"I know we've never had a good relationship since we were kids." Li Qiang sighed, "But Dad's inheritance, I think we should share it equally." "
"You mean, we're going to split Daddy's legacy equally?" Li Ming couldn't hide it.
"Yes." Li Qiang nodded, "I know that Dad is very good to you, and you have worked hard for him for so many years." I think we should distribute it fairly. "
Li Ming felt a wave of warmth welling up in his heart. It turned out that the stepbrother he had always thought was indifferent, but he actually cared about his feelings. They have been estranged from a young age, largely due to the preference of their parents. Now, Li Qiang took the initiative to divide the inheritance equally, undoubtedly extending an olive branch to himself.
"Thank you so much." Li Ming said sincerely, "I always thought that you would keep all the inheritance for yourself. "
"I also know that our relationship has not been very good." Li Qiang sighed, "But Dad is gone, and we, as the two children he left, should get along well." "
Li Ming nodded, and the mustard in his heart finally dissipated. He stretched out his hand and shook hands with Li Qiang. Although the relationship between the two has been tense since childhood, now there is finally a possibility of repair.
"By the way, Dad left a big legacy." "I think we can use the money to do something meaningful." "
"What kind of thing?" Li Ming asked curiously.
"For example, we can set up a foundation to help some students from poor backgrounds complete their education." Li Qiang proposed, "Dad has always been concerned about education when he was alive, and I think this will make him happy." "
Li Ming's eyes lit up, this is indeed a good idea. The fact that the two of them were able to work together to do something beneficial to society is undoubtedly the best memorial to their stepfather.
"That's great! I couldn't agree more with you. Li Ming said happily, "Let's do this together." "
The two discussed for a long time and made a preliminary plan. Once everything was in place, they started implementing it. Li Ming feels that the relationship between himself and Li Qiang is gradually improving. Perhaps, this event will be an opportunity for them to get closer again.
At this moment, the mother knocked on the door and came in, and her eyes were full of relief when she saw that her two sons were reconciled as before.
"You two have finally reconciled." Mother smiled and said, "Your father will be happy about it, too." "
Li Ming and Li Qiang glanced at each other, and a warmth surged in their hearts. They finally abandoned the bitterness they had been doing for years and moved towards reconciliation. This not only relieved them, but also relieved their mothers.
"Mom, we decided to set up a foundation to use Dad's legacy to help some students from poor families." Li Qiang said, "Doing this will definitely make my father feel happy in the inspiration of heaven." "
Mother's eyes moistened. She stepped forward and hugged her two sons one by one.
"You're so nice, Dad will be proud of it." Mother whispered.
At this warm moment, Li Ming suddenly remembered something and couldn't help frowning.
"By the way, how are we going to distribute the inheritance left by Dad?" He asked.
"Assignment?" Mother and Li Qiang glanced at each other, and then smiled, "Don't worry about this." Since the two of you have decided to do something useful together, the distribution of the inheritance will be left to us. "
Li Ming and Li Qiang looked at each other and smiled, and the last trace of mustard in their hearts also dissipated. They finally found a common purpose and re-established a close brotherhood.
Just when his mother, Li Ming and Li Qiang hugged each other with relief, a question that had been bothering him for a long time suddenly appeared in Li Ming's heart.
"Mom, I've always wanted to ask, why did Dad choose to marry you in the first place?" He asked cautiously.
Mother and Li Qiang were both slightly stunned, and then smiled.
"Actually, your father married me because he fell in love with me at first sight." Mother said gently, "You know, your father has been a very introverted person since he was a child, and he rarely takes the initiative to contact people. But it was by chance that he met me, and he never took his eyes off it again. "
"Then why did Dad later accept me, an outsider, into the family?" Li Ming asked again.
"It's also thanks to your father's generosity." Mother said, "Your father has no siblings since he was a child, so he actually rejects 'outsiders' like you." However, seeing that I love you so much, his heart gradually softened. "
The mother paused, tears welling up in her eyes: "Your father is a very kind person, he knows how much I need a child. So, in the end, he accepted you and loved you like his own son. "
When Li Ming heard this, his eyes were also moist. It turned out that the identity of an "outsider" that he had always thought was no longer in the eyes of his father. The father not only accepted him, but also loved him like his own son. This made Li Ming feel guilty, he had a grudge and rejection towards his father.
"I'm so sorry for Dad." Li Ming whispered, "If only I could have understood my father's mind better." "
"Don't say that, kid." Mother comforted, "Dad knows the kindness in your heart, so he has always loved you." "
Li Qiang also patted Li Ming on the shoulder and said vigorously: "Brother, we must get along well in the future and complete the mission given to us by our father."
Li Ming nodded, his eyes flashing with determination. Yes, he should cherish his father's deep love and fulfill his father's last wish.
At this moment, Li Ming suddenly remembered something.
"By the way, how are we going to distribute the inheritance left by Dad?" He asked.
Mother and Li Qiang glanced at each other, and then smiled.
"Actually, Dad has already discussed this with me." "He wants me to give all my inheritance to your two brothers, and I will only keep some living expenses for myself." "
Li Ming and Li Qiang were stunned and looked at their mothers in disbelief.
"Why would Dad do that?" Li Ming asked.
"Dad always felt that the two of you were his most important 'legacy'." "He wants you to get along well and accomplish his unfinished business together," his mother said. So, he left all his inheritance to you. "
Li Ming and Li Qiang glanced at each other, and a warm current surged in their hearts. It turned out that the father had been paying attention to their relationship, hoping that they would be able to resolve the conflicts that had been in place for many years and rebuild a close brotherhood.
"Dad, we will definitely make good use of this inheritance and complete your unfinished business." Li Ming said solemnly.
"Yes, we will definitely get along well and make you happy in the Heavenly Inspiration." Li Qiang also said firmly.
The mother looked at her two sons with relief in her eyes. She knew that her father would be happy about it, too.
Just then, a housekeeper knocked on the door and came in, saying that a lawyer had come to discuss the matter of the will.
Li Ming and Li Qiang glanced at each other, and then followed the housekeeper into the study. There, they met a kind old lawyer.
"Hello, I'm the family lawyer of the Li family." The old lawyer smiled and said, "I have come to discuss with you Mr. Li's will. "
Li Ming and Li Qiang nodded, indicating that they had a general understanding of their father's last wishes.
"Mr. Li specifically instructed in his will that he hopes that the two brothers can work together to complete his unfinished business." The old lawyer said, "For this reason he divided all the inheritance equally among you." "
Li Ming and Li Qiang glanced at each other, and a warmth surged in their hearts. It turned out that my father had been paying attention to their relationship all along, hoping that they could work together to complete his unfinished business.
"We will definitely fulfill my father's last wish." Li Ming said solemnly.
"Yes, we will manage this heritage together and use it for some good causes." Li Qiang also said firmly.
The old lawyer nodded, looking at the reunited brothers in front of him with satisfaction. He knew that Mr. Li would be glad about it.
At this moment, the mother also walked in and looked at her two sons with relief and pride in her eyes.
"Kids, Daddy will be so proud of you." She whispered.
Li Ming and Li Qiang looked at each other and smiled, and hugged each other tightly. They finally found a common goal and rebuilt their close brotherhood. This not only made them feel relieved, but also relieved their father in the heavenly inspiration.
Just after the lawyer left, the two brothers, Li Ming and Li Qiang, were alone in the study and were silent for a long time.
In this spacious study, it is quiet and warm. The shelves are neatly lined with books of various types, exuding a faint scent of ink. The flames in the fireplace crackled, warming the entire space. It used to be my father's favorite place, and he used to sit in a large leather chair and read and think.
Li Ming looked around and couldn't help but sigh with emotion. It carries the bits and pieces of his father, and also witnesses the bits and pieces of their brothers from childhood to adulthood.
"Brother, what should we do in the future?" Li Ming asked softly.
Li Qiang pondered for a moment and slowly spoke: "I think we should make a good plan for this inheritance left to us by our father."
"Yes, my father must have hoped that we could make good use of it to accomplish his unfinished business." Li Ming nodded.
The two of them looked at each other and smiled, and an unprecedented determination rose in their hearts.
"We should set up a foundation to use this legacy to help more people in need." Li Qiang proposed, "This is not only a memorial to my father, but also our responsibility. "
"You're right." Li Ming agreed, "We should use this legacy for some social causes, so that my father's inspiration in heaven can be gratified." "
The two were immersed in this sense of responsibility and involuntarily recalled the past.
In my memory, my father would always sit quietly here all day, reading and thinking seriously. Although he is strict on the surface, he is actually a gentle and kind person on the inside. Whether it is for his mother or for himself, his father treats everyone equally and has never been favoritial.
As for himself, he always has a grudge against his father. When I was young, I always felt that my father didn't care enough about me, and I always preferred Li Qiang, my biological son. It wasn't until I grew up that I gradually understood that my father had been silently paying attention to himself and caring about his feelings.
Thinking of this, Li Ming's heart couldn't help but feel a surge of remorse and guilt. If only I could have better understood my father's good intentions.
"Brother, I've always felt sorry for my father." Li Ming whispered, "If only I could have understood his mind better." "
Li Qiang reached out and patted Li Ming's shoulder, comforting: "Don't say that, brother." Father has always known the kindness of your heart. The reason why he left us all his legacy is that he wants us to work together to accomplish his unfinished business. "
Li Ming nodded, his eyes slightly reddened. Yes, my father has always been concerned about the relationship between the two brothers, hoping that they can resolve the bitter ties that have been going on for many years and rebuild a close brotherhood. Now, my father has finally fulfilled this wish, and they have finally found a common goal.
"We will definitely make good use of this inheritance to fulfill my father's wishes." Li Ming said firmly, "We want to make my father's inspiration in heaven feel gratified. "
Li Qiang nodded, and his eyes also flashed with determination.
Just then, my mother pushed open the door of the study and walked in. Her eyes were full of relief and pride, and she couldn't help but feel a lot of emotion when she looked at the reunited brothers in front of her.
"Children, your father will be proud of you." Mother whispered.
Li Ming and Li Qiang looked at each other and smiled, and then stepped forward and hugged each other tightly. This long-lost warm embrace made them all feel an unprecedented sense of security and belonging.
"Mom, we will definitely fulfill my father's last wish." Li Ming said solemnly.
"Yes, we will work together to use this legacy left to us by our father for some good causes." Li Qiang also said firmly.
The mother nodded in satisfaction, her eyes shining with relief and pride. She knew that her father would be happy about it, too.
Just then, the housekeeper knocked on the door and came in, saying that some workers had come to sort out his father's belongings.
Li Ming and Li Qiang glanced at each other, and then followed the housekeeper to his father's bedroom. The smell of their father permeated the place, and they couldn't help but feel a sour nose.
His father's wardrobe was neatly hung with his clothes, and the bookshelves at the bedside were full of books. Li Ming gently brushed the books, as if he could feel his father's expression of reading and thinking at that time.
Li Qiang picked up his father's favorite old fountain pen, tears flashing in his eyes. It was a tool that my father had used to record his thoughts for many years, and it is now their last keepsake.
At this moment, a photo caught Li Ming's attention. It was a picture of the father, mother and the three of them, and the father was smiling and hugging them.
Li Ming gently picked up the photo and couldn't help but feel emotional. This photo carries the bits and pieces of the whole family, witnessing the bits and pieces of their family from childhood to adulthood.
"Brother, we must make good use of this inheritance left to us by our father, so that he can be pleased with the inspiration of heaven." Li Ming said solemnly.
"Yes, we will definitely use it for some good causes for society, so that my father's name will always remain in people's hearts." Li Qiang also said firmly.
The two of them looked at each other and smiled, and their hearts swelled with an unprecedented determination and strength. They will surely fulfill their father's last wishes, so that they will be comforted and relieved by the heavenly inspiration.
At this moment, the mother's voice came in from outside: "Children, let's discuss together what to do with my father's relics."
Li Ming and Li Qiang followed their mother to the living room and discussed with her the disposal of their father's relics.
Mother nodded, her eyes glinting with relief: "That's a good idea." Your father will be pleased. "
Li Qiang also agreed: "Yes, we can put some of my father's favorite items here, so that more people can understand his life trajectory."
The three of them discussed for a long time and finally decided on the way to dispose of their father's relics. They decided to keep their father's study and set up a memorial so that more people could learn about the story of the philanthropist. Other relics of my father will be donated to some public welfare organizations to help those in need.
"Doing so will surely make Dad happy in the Heavenly Inspiration." Li Ming said.
"Yes, we must make good use of this legacy and complete Dad's unfinished business." Li Qiang also said firmly.
The mother looked at the reunited brothers in front of her with pride in her eyes. She knew that her father would be happy about it, too.
Just then, the housekeeper knocked on the door and came in and told them that an official from the city had come to visit.
The three of them looked at each other, and then walked out of the study to greet the uninvited guest.
I saw a man in formal clothes standing at the door with a smile on his face: "Hello, I am Director Li of the municipal government." I heard that your brothers are planning to set up a charitable foundation, and I came to pay a visit. "
Li Ming and Li Qiang glanced at each other, and then stepped forward to shake hands with Director Li.
"Hello, Director Li. We do intend to set up a charitable foundation to use my father's legacy to help some of the students from underprivileged families. Li Ming said.
"It's a really good idea." Director Li said approvingly, "On behalf of the municipal government, I sincerely wish that your charitable foundation can do better and better." If you need any assistance with the operation, you can always come to me. "
"Thank you so much, Director Li." Li Qiang said sincerely, "We will definitely make good use of this heritage and let more people benefit from it." "
Director Li nodded, his eyes full of relief. He knew that the two brothers in front of him would definitely use this inheritance for some good causes for the benefit of society, so that more people could benefit from it.
"Then I won't bother you." Director Li said, "I wish your foundation every success. "
After saying that, Director Li took his leave and left.
Li Ming and Li Qiang looked at Director Li's back, and an unprecedented determination surged in their hearts.
"Brother, we must run this foundation well." Li Ming said solemnly, "Let more people benefit from it, and let my father be inspired by the sky." "
"Yes, we want to make this foundation an influential public welfare organization, so that my father's name will always remain in people's hearts." Li Qiang also said firmly.
The mother stood aside, looking at the reunited brothers in front of her, her eyes full of relief and pride. She knew that her father would be pleased with it, too.
Just then, a breeze blew and lifted a corner of the curtain. Sunlight poured into the room, shining on my father's favorite old fountain pen, as if to cast a warm favor on them.
Li Ming and Li Qiang looked at each other and smiled, and an unprecedented power surged in their hearts. They will surely fulfill their father's last wishes, so that they will be comforted and relieved by the heavenly inspiration.
This study full of fatherly atmosphere will become their spiritual home forever. Here, they will continue their father's unfinished business, use their own hands to help more people in need, and make the world a better place.
The father's last wish will always be engraved in their hearts.