On a weekend morning when spring was in full swing, Li Guiying, as usual, opened the heavy wooden door and breathed in the air still with morning dew. Her old house is located in the heart of the city, and although it has fallen into disrepair and the tiles in the corners are starting to fall off, it carries memories that will last a lifetime.
"Mom, you're early!" The clear voice broke the silence of the morning, and Wang Xiaofang walked in with a bag of vegetables she had just bought, followed by a lively little Tianming. As soon as the little guy entered the door, he pounced on Li Guiying and shouted a kind "grandma", which filled the whole house with joy.
The three of them sat around the dining table and habitually chatted about trivial matters in life. Wang Xiaofang imperceptibly put forward a suggestion: "Mom, you see that although this house has a good location, it is really not convenient to live, and there are so many new real estate around, so we might as well take the opportunity to change the environment." ”
Li Guiying held a kind face and replied softly: "Xiaofang, this house is not just bricks and wood, it is the root of our family." That's where your parents spent their lives. Her eyes were misty, as if she had traveled back in time, back to that smiling past.
However, Wang Xiaofang did not give up, she continued to persuade: "Mom, I understand your feelings. But now we also have to think about Xiao Tianming, if the house can be sold at a good price, Tianming's future expenses for studying and starting a family will be settled. ”
Li Guiying was silent, she understood that what Wang Xiaofang said was for this family, especially Xiao Tianming's future. She touched Xiao Tianming's head, and the hesitation and struggle in her heart had an answer at this moment. "Okay, Xiaofang, you go and ask and see if there is a suitable buyer."
As the days passed, the news of the old house was like a stone stirring up waves on the surface of the lake, attracting the attention of many buyers. On a sunny afternoon, the agent brought an enthusiastic young couple to see the property. They immediately fell in love with this quaint place, and soon after, a contract was signed and the house was sold for a good price of 320,000 yuan. Looking at the heavy bank passbook, Li Guiying's eyes flashed with a complicated light, and her heart seemed to be a little reluctant, but she was also full of longing for the future.
"Tianming, you have to study hard in the future, and when you grow up, you will become a pillar of the country." Li Guiying said expectantly to her grandson. "Grandma, I know, I will!" Xiao Tianming held the old man's hand tightly, his eyes full of determination.
The transaction of the house not only made Li Guiying full of expectations for the future, but also allowed Wang Xiaofang to see an opportunity for the family to improve their lives. She said to Li Guiying excitedly: "Mom, now we can plan the future for Tianming." This money is definitely enough. ”
But Li Guiying knows that although money is good, family harmony and future stability are her greatest expectations. She hugged Wang Xiaofang and Xiao Tianming, and prayed silently in her heart, hoping that this happiness and expectation could last as much as she had adhered to this family all her life.
One evening at the end of the month, Li Guiying sat on a freshly painted veranda, looking at the crowds coming and going on the street, and her heart still made waves. The transaction of the old house was successfully completed, and the windfall in hand made it difficult for her to calm down.
"Mom, look, we have to plan how to use this money." Xiao Fang sat next to Li Guiying, holding a pen and notebook in her hand, calculating the budget. Li Guiying nodded, after all, it was a lot of money, and she didn't want it to be used hastily.
"Xiaofang, I heard that the school that is about to be built in your school district is very good, can we consider using some of the money to make an investment in Tianming's future education?" Li Guiying put forward her own ideas.
"Mom, I've also considered what you said, and it's really good." Xiao Fang's eyes showed a little excitement, "In addition, I also fancy a community with great potential, if you invest now and increase the price in the future, Tianming's wedding house will also be settled." ”
Their discussion was interrupted by hurried footsteps outside the window. It turned out that it was Xiaofang's younger brother, and Xiaoqiang came in a hurry. He had tiredness on his face, but he couldn't hide the sparkle in his eyes.
"Xiaofang, sister, I heard that we sold the old house?" Xiao Qiang asked while wiping the sweat from his forehead.
"yes, just finished the formalities." Xiao Fang replied with some vigilance, because the family knew that Xiao Qiang had always been shrewd and extremely sensitive to money.
"Sister, don't I have a big project? It's just a part of the start-up capital, if you can support it......" Xiaoqiang didn't say the number directly, but looked at Xiaofang with expectant eyes.
Xiao Fang frowned, she knew that her brother had always been down-to-earth and steady in business, but after all, this money was all the savings obtained from the sale of the house, and there was no room for loss. "Brother, we have to think about this matter, after all, this money is not a small amount."
Seeing this, Xiaoqiang hurriedly added: "Sister, I promise you, this time it is done, we can not only get the capital back, but also make huge profits." ”
Li Guiying listened to the conversation between the two silently, calculating the pros and cons in her heart. She knows that whether it is an investment in education or a business project for her younger brother, the ultimate goal is for the future of the family. But she needs time to weigh what is the safer choice.
The night was like ink, and Li Guiying pondered in the moonlight how to go in the future. This sudden wealth is both an opportunity and a test. And she, as the elder of the family, must make the wisest decision.
Li Guiying's daily life has become a little different, and she spends her days busy between the bank and the school, planning for her grandson Tianming's education savings for the future. In the bank's savings account, most of the money from the sale of the house is saved, and the rest is used to maintain daily necessities. She often reminded herself that this money was for the future of the future, and there could be no waste in the slightest.
One afternoon, Xiaofang received a call from her younger brother Xiaoqiang. "Sister, I have a project here with huge development potential, if you can invest some money, it will definitely increase several times next year." On the other end of the phone, Xiaoqiang's eager voice was mixed with seductive promises.
Xiaofang hesitated, thinking about whether to tell her mother about it, after all, her mother had always been very careful about this money. But looking at the stability of his younger brother and the previous successful investment cases, the balance in Xiaofang's heart gradually tilted.
"Brother, okay, I can trust you, you go and figure it out, and then we'll have a good talk." Xiao Fang agreed on the phone.
It didn't take long for Xiaoqiang to bring a detailed business plan, and in the face of the data and analysis in the book, Xiaofang was convinced. Without informing Li Guiying, he took out 300,000 yuan from the bank and transferred it to the corporate account provided by Xiaoqiang.
At first, things didn't seem to be going well, and Xiaoqiang reported some so-called "progress" every week. However, the good times did not last long, and a few months later, the project that claimed to be able to double the growth disappeared, and competitors in the same industry launched new technologies one after another, and Xiaoqiang's investment suddenly became empty.
When the truth of all this came to the table, it was on an uneventful afternoon that Xiaofang finally mustered up the courage and confessed everything to Li Guiying in tears.
"Mom! I'm sorry...... I...... I didn't protect this money......" Xiaofang hugged Li Guiying, tears raining down, choking up to explain what happened.
Li Guiying's face changed instantly, and she couldn't believe what she was hearing. "You say...... You gave all the money to your brother? Those are...... It's all money from the sale of the house! ”
"Mom, I was wrong...... I really thought it was a good opportunity...... I didn't expect ......" Xiaofang's lips trembled, unable to continue.
Li Guiying's heart was like a knife, she couldn't believe that the wealth she had been carefully protecting had come to naught because of a momentary credulity. She once dreamed that this money could be a guarantee for her grandson's education, but now it is just a distant dream. Saddened, she fell into silence and sadness, not knowing what to do.
Time is like a slowly flowing river, taking away anger and sadness, leaving precipitation and reflection. Since the news of the failed investment came, Li Guiying and Xiaofang have been full of uncertainty about the future. However, Li Guiying never vented any dissatisfaction, and her silence made Xiaofang feel guilty and blame.
One early morning a few days later, Xiaofang prepared breakfast for Li Guiying as usual. At the dining table, Li Guiying looked at Xiao Fang's busy figure, took a deep breath and said, "Xiao Fang, I have already thought about that matter." People, we have to look forward, we can still earn money when the money is gone, but if we even have a family scattered, then there will be nothing. ”
Xiaofang put down the spoon in her hand, her eyes were red: "Mom, I'm really sorry, it's all my ......"
"Don't do that, Xiaofang. You're also well-intentioned. Li Guiying held Xiao Fang's hand, "The lesson that this incident has taught us is that we must be cautious about money, family and everything is prosperous, our family is here, and everything is easy to discuss." ”
Xiaofang burst into tears: "Mom, thank you for thinking so and forgiving me." ”
"Silly boy, you are my daughter, and your business is my business. This setback is like paying a tuition, and I believe you will do better in the future. ”
In that early morning, all misunderstandings and estrangements dissipated with the white smoke of the chimney. They know that although they are facing financial constraints, the warmth of family and mutual support are the real wealth.
One day a few weeks later, Li Guiying called Xiao Tianming and hugged him in her arms: "Tianming, grandma's greatest pride in this life is you." Although there are some difficulties at home now, it does not mean that we have to lose hope. Grandma believes that you will definitely become a person with a career in the future. ”
Although Xiao Tianming was young, he could feel his grandmother's love and expectations for the future, and said seriously: "Grandma, I will study hard and not let you down." ”
Li Guiying smiled and touched Xiao Tianming's head: "That's good, grandma believes in you." Tianming's words seemed to be a warm current that warmed Li Guiying's heart. She knows that no matter what the future holds, she and her family will be able to get through it together.
The days go on, and life doesn't stop because of one failure. On the contrary, the incident has brought the family closer together. They began to discuss how to get through the difficult times, and each family member gave advice to the family, discussing how to save money and how to increase income. Li Guiying saw it in her eyes and was happy in her heart. She is convinced that as long as everyone works together, all difficulties will not be a problem.