My name is Wang Xiaojuan, I am 38 years old this year, and I am an ordinary office worker. I have a younger brother named Wang Xiaoming, who is two years younger than me and is currently working in other places. We have a mom in our family, and my dad passed away at an early age, so my brother and I have always regarded my mom as the most important person in the family.
The Spring Festival is approaching, and I am busy preparing for the New Year, buying New Year's goods, preparing Chinese New Year's Eve dinner, and everything is going on in an orderly manner. However, just when I thought everything was in order, I received a call from my brother that I didn't expect it.
"Xiaojuan, the Spring Festival is coming, why haven't you given our mother the festival fee yet?" On the other end of the phone, my brother's anxious voice came over.
When I heard this, my heart was entangled. Every year during the Spring Festival, I would give my mother a one-time holiday fee as a tribute to her. However, this year's situation is a bit special, my brother and I have encountered some problems in our work, and we are a little nervous about money, and it is really difficult to raise money for the festival.
"Brother, I'm also having some difficulties here, and I can't pay for the festival for the time being." I replied tactfully.
"What? Can't afford to pay for the holidays? That's not going to work! Our mother has to give red envelopes every year for the New Year, you can't delay this matter! My brother listened to my answer, obviously a little angry.
I was silent for a while, took a deep breath, and said firmly: "Brother, I know what you mean, but this year's situation is indeed a bit special, and I really can't give the festival fee." ”
"And what do you have a good idea?" The younger brother asked impatiently.
"I thought about it, this year it is better for the two of us to go home together for the New Year and accompany my mother together, which is also the best companionship and filial piety for her." I proposed.
My brother was silent for a while, but finally agreed to my offer. I was secretly glad in my heart that although I couldn't give my mother a holiday fee, I could at least accompany her to spend a warm Spring Festival.
As the Spring Festival approached, my brother and I returned to our hometown. When my mother saw us coming back, she was so happy that she couldn't close her mouth, and kept holding our hands and talking about homely things. Seeing my mother's smiling face, I felt an inexplicable sense of happiness and satisfaction.
In the company of my mother, we spent a warm and happy Spring Festival. Although there is no holiday fee, I think it is more important than anything else to go home and spend time with my mother this time. I know that what moms need most is not money, but our companionship and care.
When I got back to work, I gave my brother a call and thanked him for understanding and supporting my decision. The younger brother smiled and said, "Sister, don't be too polite, mutual understanding and support between family members is the most important thing." Hearing this, my heart warmed and I felt that this decision was the right one.
This Spring Festival, although there is no festival fee, I have gained more happiness and satisfaction. I have learned that companionship and love are more important than money, and that understanding and support between family members is the most precious treasure.