The afterglow of the setting sun casts on the quiet streets, dyeing the surrounding scenery with a golden glow. Zhang Qiang dragged his tired body back to the door, his brows furrowed and his face sad. He had just been laid off by the company, and his heart was very heavy.
Pushing open the door, the atmosphere in the house is clearly wrong. Parents sit on the sofa with solemn faces, while a 3-year-old boy plays on the floor, it is his 3-year-old brother Xiao Ming. Zhang Qiang glanced at the carefree child, and his heart was mixed.
"Hadron, you're back." Father opened his mouth first, his voice a little low, "We have something to discuss with you." ”
Zhang Qiang changed his shoes, walked to the sofa and sat down, trying to make his tone sound calm: "What's the matter?" ”
"That's the case, your mother and I are old, and we can't take care of Xiao Ming." Father said slowly, "We want you to raise Xiao Ming." ”
Zhang Qiang was stunned for a moment, and then frowned: "What? Let me raise Xiao Ming? I can't even keep my job now, how can I raise him? ”
"You're his brother, and you should take on that responsibility." Mother interjected, with a hint of non-doubt in her tone.
"Why should I raise you when you gave birth to it?" Zhang Qiang suddenly raised his voice and became emotional, "I was against you giving birth to him at the beginning, why do you want me to take responsibility now?" ”
The atmosphere at home suddenly became tense, and Xiao Ming seemed to feel the unhappiness between the adults and began to cry. Zhang Qiang stood up upset, walked to the window, turned his back to his parents and said, "In short, I won't raise Xiao Ming, you can figure it out yourself." ”
The parents looked at each other speechlessly, and a trace of disappointment and anger flashed in the mother's eyes. The father took a deep breath and said slowly, "Qiangzi, we hope you can think about it again." If you are not willing to raise Xiao Ming, we will not force you. However, as a member of the family, you should share some responsibilities for the family. ”
Zhang Qiang didn't speak, just stood silently in front of the window, watching the sunset outside the window gradually set. He knew in his heart that his parents' decision would not be easily changed, and his own situation was becoming more and more difficult. He didn't know how to deal with this sudden burden.
In the days that followed, the relationship between Zhang Qiang and his parents became increasingly strained. He tries to avoid contact with Xiao Ming and rarely communicates with his parents. The atmosphere in the house is becoming more and more oppressive, and everyone is preoccupied.
Until one day, Zhang Qiang received a summons from the court. He was surprised to find that he had been sued by his parents for not fulfilling his maintenance obligations. Zhang Qiang felt five thunderbolts, and he couldn't understand why his parents would make such a decision.
In court, Zhang Qiang and his parents disagreed. Parents insisted that Zhang Qiang, as an elder brother, should take on the responsibility of raising Xiao Ming; Zhang Qiang said that he could not afford to raise his younger brother now, and accused his parents of not giving birth to Xiao Ming in the first place.
After hearing the statements and evidence of both sides, the judge said that he would announce the verdict at a later date. As he waited for the verdict, Zhang Qiang began to reflect on his actions and attitudes; And his parents gradually realized that their decision might have put too much pressure on Zhang Qiang.
Eventually, before the verdict was announced, the parents withdrew the lawsuit and had in-depth communication with Zhang Qiang. They decide to share the responsibility of raising Xiao Ming and seek outside help and support to ease the pressure on the family; At the same time, he also respects Zhang Qiang's choices and decisions, and gives him enough space and time to deal with his own problems.
Although this family dispute has brought pain and distress to everyone, it has also made them cherish their relationship with each other more and learn how to face difficulties and challenges together. Zhang Qiang also gradually walked out of the shadow of unemployment and found new job opportunities; And Xiao Ming has also grown up healthily under everyone's care.