Li Ming sat on the sofa, holding his wife's photo tightly in his hand, and staring out the window with a blank gaze. Since the death of his wife, his life has been like a ship that has lost its direction, aimlessly aimless at sea. Today, he was once again immersed in the thought of his wife, until the knock on the door broke his musing.
"Who?" Li Ming got up with some reluctance and opened the door.
Standing outside the door was his sister-in-law Zhang Li, next to his nephew Li Qiang, both with expectant smiles on their faces.
"Akiko, sister-in-law and Qiangzi have come to see you." Zhang Li said as she pulled Li Qiang into the living room.
"Sister-in-law, why are you here?" Li Ming was a little surprised, but still politely asked them to sit down.
Zhang Li looked around and sighed: "Mingzi, you still have to clean up this house, my sister-in-law is distressed when she looks at it." ”
Li Ming smiled bitterly and did not answer. He knew that since his wife left, there was no longer the warmth of the past.
Zhang Li saw that Li Ming was depressed, so she went straight to the point: "Mingzi, my sister-in-law came today because I want to discuss something with you." ”
"Sister-in-law, if you have anything, just say it." Li Ming tried to make his voice sound calm.
Zhang Li looked at Li Qiang, then at Li Ming, and took a deep breath: "Mingzi, you also know that Qiangzi is also a big boss this year, he has a girlfriend, and he plans to get married." But, you know, we can't afford the price right now. ”
Li Ming nodded and motioned for Zhang Li to continue.
"So, sister-in-law thought, your wife's compensation has just come down, see if you can lend us some and help Qiangzi buy the house." Zhang Li cautiously stated her purpose.
Li Ming was stunned, he didn't expect his sister-in-law to make such a request. He looked at Zhang Li and then at Li Qiang, not knowing how to answer for a while.
Seeing this, Li Qiang hurriedly added: "Uncle, you can help Qiangzi, I will definitely repay you well in the future." ”
Li Ming's heart was mixed, he knew the difficulties of his sister-in-law and nephew, but he also knew that this compensation meant a lot to him, and it was the only thought his wife left him.
"Sister-in-law, I have to think about this again." Li Ming finally said this, with a hint of helplessness in his voice.
Zhang Li's face was a little disappointed, but she still forced a smile: "Mingzi, sister-in-law understands you, this matter really has to be considered." Then we'll go back first, and then you can think about it. ”
Li Ming sent Zhang Li and Li Qiang away, and sat back on the sofa, the photo in his hand seemed to be a little heavier. His heart became heavier.
Li Ming's brows tightened, and his heart was full of struggle. His wife was always gentle and considerate when she was alive, and her wish was to hope that he could live happily, but he also knew that this compensation was the only memorial that his wife left him. On the day of the family gathering, the atmosphere at home should have been warm and harmonious, but Zhang Li's words made the air freeze.
At the dinner table, everyone was enjoying a sumptuous dinner, Zhang Li suddenly put down her chopsticks, cleared her throat, and said, "Mingzi, what I told you that day, how did you think about it?" ”
Li Ming's hand paused, he looked up at Zhang Li, and then at the other family members, their eyes were full of anticipation and scrutiny.
"Sister-in-law, I'm still thinking about this." Li Ming's voice was a little low.
Zhang Li's face sank, and she raised her voice: "Mingzi, you are shirking." You can't wait for the marriage of the strong son, you can't just take care of yourself. ”
The atmosphere at the dinner table suddenly became tense, and the other family members began to whisper.
Li Ming's younger brother Li Wei interjected: "Big brother, Qiangzi is also your own nephew, you can't be so selfish." ”
Li Ming's mother also spoke, with reproach in her tone: "Mingzi, isn't it a bit too much for you to do this?" ”
Li Ming felt a tightness in his chest, he stood up, his voice trembling a little: "Mom, Weizi, I know what you mean, but this is the only memorial that my wife left me, I ......"
"Memorial?" Zhang Li interrupted him, "Everyone is gone, what's the use of commemorating?" Hadron is a living person, he needs a house to get married! ”
Li Ming's sister Li Juan couldn't stand it anymore, she stood up and spoke for her brother: "Sister-in-law, it's not fair for you to say this, the eldest brother also has his difficulties." ”
The quarrel at the dinner table was getting louder and louder, and Li Ming felt a splitting headache. He looked at his relatives at a table, and his heart was filled with a sense of powerlessness. He knew that no matter what he chose, someone would get hurt.
"Okay, let's stop talking." Li Ming's father finally spoke, although his voice was not high, but it had an unquestionable majesty, "This matter, Mingzi decides for himself." ”
The dinner table suddenly fell silent, and all eyes were focused on Li Ming. Li Ming took a deep breath, he knew that he had to make a choice.
"Sister-in-law, I'm ......" Before Li Ming's words could be finished, he was interrupted by Zhang Li.
"Mingzi, you have figured it out, it's not just about money, it's your responsibility to your family!" Zhang Li's tone was threatening.
Li Ming's heart was full of contradictions and helplessness, he looked at the photo of his wife, and prayed silently in his heart, hoping that she could give him an answer.
Li Ming wandered aimlessly through the streets, trying to free his mind from the unpleasantness of a family gathering. There were a variety of shops on both sides of the street, but Li Ming's heart was empty, as if he had lost interest in the world.
At this moment, a familiar voice called him: "Li Ming? Is that you? ”
He turned around and saw his wife's friend, Wang Fang, standing at the door of a café, smiling and waving to him.
"Wang Fang, why are you here?" Li Ming was a little surprised and embarrassed, after all, he and his wife's friends hadn't been in touch for a long time.
"I happened to meet a friend here, and I didn't expect to run into you." Wang Fang stepped forward and looked at Li Ming with concern, "How are you doing?" I'm really sad to hear about your wife. ”
Li Ming smiled reluctantly, and the pain in his heart was touched again: "I'm okay, I just miss her a little." ”
The two walked into the café and sat down in a quiet corner. Wang Fang ordered two cups of coffee, and then looked at Li Ming seriously: "Li Ming, there is something I have never had a chance to tell you." ”
"What's the matter?" Li Ming was a little curious.
Wang Fang took a deep breath and said slowly: "Before your wife died, we had a chat, and she mentioned a wish. ”
Li Ming's heartbeat suddenly accelerated, and he asked nervously, "What wish?" ”
"She said that if one day she is gone, she hopes that you can use the money she left behind to do something meaningful." Wang Fang looked at Li Ming, her eyes were full of expectation, "She hopes you can be happy and hope you can continue to move forward." ”
Li Ming was stunned, he didn't expect his wife to have such a wish. His heart is full of mixed emotions, including longing for his wife and confusion about the future.
"Li Ming, I know you're struggling right now, but I think you should think about your wife's wishes." Wang Fang shook Li Ming's hand and said encouragingly.
Li Ming was silent, he looked out the window, full of thoughts. He knew that he needed to make a decision, one that was responsible for him, for his family.
"Thank you, Wang Fang. I'll think about it. Li Ming stood up and said goodbye to Wang Fang, already having the answer in his heart.
Li Ming stood in the center of the living room, facing the eyes of his family, he took a deep breath and said his decision firmly: "Sister-in-law, Qiangzi, I have thought about it for a long time, and I have decided not to lend you money to buy a house." ”
Zhang Li's face instantly became ugly, and her voice became sharp: "Li Ming, what do you mean by this?" Shouldn't your wife's compensation be used to help the family? ”
Li Ming shook his head, his tone calm but firm: "Sister-in-law, I know you need this money, but this is the only memorial that my wife left me. I decided to use the money to do something meaningful and fulfill her wish during her lifetime. ”
Li Qiang stood up and said angrily: "Uncle, you are rejecting us, you are betraying!" ”
Li Ming's father also frowned: "Mingzi, are you doing this too much?" ”
Li Ming's sister Li Juan stood up to support him: "Dad, sister-in-law, eldest brother also has his difficulties, we should respect his decision." ”
Zhang Li didn't relent: "Respect? So who will respect us? What about the marriage of the strong son? ”
Li Ming looked at Zhang Li with a hint of determination in his tone: "Sister-in-law, my wife hoped that I could use this money to do something meaningful. I can't go against her last wishes. ”
Zhang Li's face turned blue with anger, she stood up, pulled Zhang Qiang and walked out: "Okay, Li Ming, since you are so ruthless, then we have nothing to say." ”
Li Ming stood in place, watching them leave, with mixed feelings in his heart. He knew that this decision would disappoint his family, but he believed that it was the best memorial to his wife.
Li Juan walked up to Li Ming and whispered, "Big brother, I support you." I believe that my sister-in-law will support you in the spirit of heaven. ”
Li Ming glanced at his sister gratefully, and there was a trace of comfort in his heart. He knew that his choice might cost him some of his family's support, but he believed it was the right choice.
Li Ming sat at his desk, holding his wife's photo in his hand, his eyes shining with determination. After a night of deliberation, he finally made his decision. He wants to use his own way to continue his wife's love and care.
The next day, Li Ming gathered his family and announced his plan: "I decided to use this compensation to set up a charitable fund in the name of my wife to help those who really need help." ”
Li Juan was the first to express her support, she held Li Ming's hand, with tears in her eyes: "Big brother, you did the right thing, sister-in-law will definitely be proud of you." ”
Li Ming's father was silent for a moment, and then nodded slowly: "Mingzi, you have grown up, and your father supports you in the decisions you make." ”
Although Zhang Li and Li Qiang were a little disappointed, their attitudes gradually softened after seeing Li Ming's firm eyes and the support of their families. Zhang Li sighed: "Mingzi, although we need this money very much, I can understand your decision." ”
Li Qiang also lowered his head: "Uncle, I hope you can use this money to really help those in need." ”
Li Ming nodded, and he felt an unprecedented relief: "I will, I will make sure that every point is used on the blade." ”
In the days that followed, Li Ming got busy, contacting lawyers and charities to start preparing for the establishment of the fund. He was personally involved in every detail, from the purpose of the fund to how it operated.
A few months later, the charitable foundation named after Li Ming's wife was officially established. At the inauguration ceremony, Li Ming made a speech: "This fund is not only to commemorate my wife, but also to convey love and hope. We will use this money to help those who are struggling in difficult situations and make them feel the warmth of society. ”
Touched by Li Ming's actions, his family and friends donated to support him, and the fund soon received a large amount of donations. Li Ming's life also has a new direction, he is no longer immersed in the sadness of the past, but actively devotes himself to charity, interpreting love and responsibility with actions.
This article is a microfiction, please do not sit in the opposite seat