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My name is Wang Zhiyuan and I am 42 years old. Looking back, I find myself struggling as if I was bound by the twin shackles of morality and love. This feeling may be experienced by many middle-aged people.
My wife, Liu Ting, and I are a couple who run a small restaurant. has been married for ten years, and although life is dull, he has always been happy. Recently, however, our lives were shattered by an accident.
It was a cold winter afternoon, and I was busy putting the finishing touches on the pots and pans in the store when I got a phone call. An anxious voice from the hospital emergency room came from the other end of the phone: "It's your daughter, it's your daughter, it's a car accident, hurry up!" My heart tightened, I hung up the phone in a hurry and hurried to the hospital.
When I arrived at the hospital, I saw Liu Ting waiting anxiously outside the emergency room, her eyes full of worry and unease. I grabbed her hand and comforted, "Don't be afraid, our daughter will be fine." However, the worries in my heart have not been quelled.
Our daughter, Wang Yumeng, is only 16 years old this year and is the pearl of our palm. She is a lively and cheerful girl, always smiling, which makes us feel extremely relieved and happy. However, at the moment, she was lying motionless in the emergency room, covered in scars, and looked very embarrassed.
"Doctor, how is our daughter?" Liu Ting asked anxiously.
The doctor frowned and said heavily, "Her condition is quite serious and she needs immediate surgery. ”
"Surgery?!" Liu Ting and I exclaimed in unison. The news came like a bolt from the blue, and we didn't expect it.
"The cost of the operation will cost 200,000 yuan, are you ready?" The doctor asked calmly.
"200,000 yuan!" Liu Ting's voice trembled, "Where did we get so much money with so much money?" ”
I clenched my fists, and a sense of powerlessness welled up in my heart. Although our small restaurant is doing a decent business, it is only barely making ends meet, where is there so much spare money. However, in the face of the life and death of our daughter, how can we be helpless?
"Doctor, please proceed with the operation first, we ...... We'll definitely find a way to raise money! I tried to make my voice firm, even though I couldn't hide the helplessness and anxiety in my heart.
The doctor nodded, then turned and walked to the operating room, leaving us anxiously outside the emergency room. The waiting at this time is simply an ordeal for me and Liu Ting. Time is passing minute by minute, and our hearts seem to be crumbling little by little.
"Zhiyuan, what should we do now?" Liu Ting held my hand, tears flowed uncontrollably, "Our daughter ......"
I squeezed her hand tightly and tried to calm my voice: "Don't be afraid, we'll definitely find a way." ”
However, the anxiety and helplessness deep in my heart are becoming more and more difficult to hide. I knew in my heart that we didn't have that much money. This world, always so cruel, has driven us into a corner.
While waiting anxiously outside the emergency room, I suddenly remembered my brother, Wang Zhiqiang. He was a successful businessman and lived a wealthy life. Maybe he can help us, but I've been estranged from him and have had little contact with him for years.
"Liu Ting, I remembered, maybe I can go to my brother for help." I thought about it and decided to make this suggestion to Liu Ting.
"Brother?" Liu Ting looked at me suspiciously, "You haven't had much contact for many years, is he willing to help us?" ”
I smiled bitterly, and my heart was full of helplessness: "I don't know, but now we have no other choice but this way." ”
"Well, since this is the only way, then you should go and contact your brother." Liu Ting nodded in agreement.
I felt grateful in my heart, clasped Liu Ting's hand, and said, "Don't worry, I will contact him as soon as possible." With that, I hurried out of the hospital and headed for my brother's company.
Along the way, I had mixed feelings. My brother and I didn't have a good relationship for years. I remember when I was a child, we used to be the best brothers, but as we grew older, we gradually had different lives and different values, and the distance between us became more and more distant. He chose to devote himself to business, while I would rather live an ordinary life. Perhaps because of this, my interaction with him has become less and less, almost intermittent.
When I arrived at my brother's company, I was a little hesitant and didn't know how to speak. But thinking about my daughter's situation right now, I had to bite the bullet and walk in.
My brother's company is located in a modern office building, which is grand and solemn. I walked into the hall and saw a man in a suit receiving visitors. I stepped forward, hesitated, and said, "Excuse me, Wang...... Is Wang Zhiqiang there? ”
The reception staff raised his head, looked at me, was slightly stunned, and then said, "Are you looking for my brother?" You are ......"
"I'm his younger brother, Wang Zhiyuan." I replied with a slight cramp.
The receptionist nodded, then beckoned me to follow him into a luxurious office.
In the office, a middle-aged man in good spirits was sorting through papers, his eyes fixed on the computer screen, looking very focused. A complex emotion welled up in my heart, this is my brother - Wang Zhiqiang.
"Brother, I came to you for something." I walked up to him and gently patted him on the shoulder.
Wang Zhiqiang raised his head and saw that it was me, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure and said with a smile: "Zhiyuan, I haven't seen you for a long time, why do you have time to come?" ”
I swallowed, trying to make my voice sound calmer: "Brother, is it like this...... Our daughter was in a car accident and needed emergency surgery, but the cost of medicine was so high that I ...... I want to ask you a favor. ”
When Wang Zhiqiang heard me say that his daughter had a car accident, his expression suddenly froze, and he immediately put down the documents in his hand and asked with concern, "What's the matter?" How is my daughter? How much does it cost? ”
My heart warmed, I didn't expect him to be so concerned about his daughter's condition, so I told him in detail about her daughter's injuries and medical expenses.
"Two hundred thousand yuan? This fee is indeed quite a few. Wang Zhiqiang frowned and thought, "However, this money is nothing to me, I can help you." ”
I was overjoyed, and hurriedly said gratefully: "Brother, thank you so much!" I really didn't think there was any other way but to come to you. ”
Wang Zhiqiang waved his hand and said with a smile: "This is what brothers should do." Don't worry, I'll arrange for someone to transfer the money to your account right away. ”
I was filled with gratitude, and I knew that maybe we weren't close, but I was glad that he was willing to lend a hand at a critical time.
"Thank you, brother, I really don't know how to repay you." I said gratefully.
Wang Zhiqiang shook his head and said with a smile: "You're welcome, this is as it should be." You go back first, and I'll take care of the formalities as soon as possible. ”
I nodded, and my worries were finally relieved. I hurriedly said goodbye, returned to the hospital in a hurry, and told Liu Ting the good news.
"Liu Ting, good news, my brother promised to help us!" I was overjoyed to tell her.
Liu Ting listened to my words, and the whole person breathed a sigh of relief, and a hanging heart finally let go. "It's great that our daughter can finally have surgery with peace of mind." She said with a gleeful face.
We breathed a sigh of relief and felt a lot more relaxed. However, I also know in my heart that my brother's help has only solved the current crisis, and next, we still need to think carefully about how to get our lives back on track.
The operation was successfully completed, and my daughter Wang Yumeng's condition gradually improved, but Liu Ting and I still couldn't completely relax. Right now, we need to deal not only with the recovery of our daughter, but also with the family's financial difficulties and our relationship.
The day after the operation, Liu Ting and I came to the hospital early to see how our daughter was doing. Walking into the ward, we saw that although our daughter's face was still a little pale, it had improved a lot, and there was a glimmer of hope and strength in her eyes.
"Mom and Dad, you're here." Wang Yumeng saw us come in, and a smile appeared on her face, "The doctor said that my injury has improved and I will be discharged from the hospital soon." ”
Liu Ting and I were relieved, and we could finally breathe a sigh of relief. I walked to my daughter's bedside, held her hand, and said gently: "Good daughter, you have to take good care of your injuries, listen to the doctor, and your parents will always be by your side." ”
"yes, I know." Wang Yumeng nodded, with a hint of gratitude and dependence in her eyes.
We chatted with our daughter for a while, and when we saw that she was in good spirits, we said goodbye. Out of the hospital gate, Liu Ting and I were relieved and in a much more relaxed mood.
"Liu Ting, our daughter is finally out of danger, it seems that everything will be fine." I put my arm around her shoulders and comforted.
Liu Ting nodded, and a trace of emotion flashed in her eyes: "Yes, we are so lucky." Thank you, Zhiyuan, if it weren't for you going to my brother for help, we might still be worrying about money now. ”
I smiled and shook my head: "Don't say that, you've worked hard too." We are a family and should face difficulties together and work together. ”
We chatted along the way, and our mood gradually relaxed. When I got home, I saw that my daughter's room was full of toys and greeting cards, and that neighbors and friends had come to visit her. Looking at my daughter's smiling face, I feel full of satisfaction and happiness in my heart.
However, with my daughter's recovery, our lives have gradually returned to their usual peace. However, there was always an indescribable uneasiness in my heart. I know that the immediate difficulties are only superficial, and we need to face deeper problems.
A month later, my daughter was discharged from the hospital and our family was back in the small restaurant. However, business has become more and more deserted, customers are scarce, and business is becoming more and more difficult. Facing the emptiness of the store, Liu Ting and I were full of helplessness and depression.
"Zhiyuan, why is our business getting worse and worse?" Liu Ting frowned and said anxiously.
I smiled wryly and shook my head: "I don't know, maybe it's because our dishes aren't appealing enough, or maybe our competitors are too strong." ”
Liu Ting sighed and said helplessly: "Our store is not big in the first place, and business has not been very good, but now it is becoming more and more difficult to maintain." ”
I was silent for a moment, and a surge of determination surged in my heart: "Liu Ting, maybe we need to re-examine the way we operate and think about what we can do to improve." ”
A glimmer of hope flashed in Liu Ting's eyes: "Yes, we can't just give up, we must find a way." ”
So, we began to discuss and think hard. We redesigned the menu, improved the quality of our services, and reached out to nearby neighborhoods in the hope of attracting more customers. However, everything seems to be going well, but it is not.
As the days passed, business showed no signs of improving, but became more and more depressed. The pressure on Liu Ting and I was also increasing, and we felt more and more helpless, not knowing what to do. At this point, I remembered my old friend from college, who was an investment advisor, and maybe he could help us.
I decided to reach out to my college friend, Li Ming, an investment advisor, and asked him to give us some advice. So, I picked up my phone and dialed his number.
"Hey, Li Ming? It's me, Wang Zhiyuan. I said in an excited and anxious tone.
Li Ming's voice came from the other end of the phone: "Oh, Zhiyuan, I haven't seen you for a long time, is there something wrong?" ”
I briefly briefed Li Ming on the sluggish business of our restaurant and asked him for advice on how to manage it.
Li Ming listened to my introduction, pondered for a moment, and then said, "Wang Zhiyuan, the problems you are facing are not uncommon. I believe that in order to improve business, we must first analyze the current market environment and competitive situation, find the root cause of the problem, and then formulate corresponding solutions. ”
I nodded, listening carefully to his advice.
Li Ming continued, "Secondly, you can consider using emerging channels such as the Internet and social media to increase brand awareness and customer engagement to attract more customers. In addition, you can also consider expanding your service areas, such as takeaway, banquet services, etc., to increase your revenue streams. ”
I listened to Li Ming's advice, and my heart was full of hope, these are indeed aspects that we have not considered before. I thanked him and told him that we would seriously consider it and act as soon as possible.
After hanging up the phone, I excitedly told Liu Ting about the advice that Li Ming gave us. Liu Ting's eyebrows fluttered after hearing this, expressing her approval and willingness to fully cooperate.
So, we started a new effort. Liu Ting and I re-examined the restaurant's business and formulated a detailed improvement plan. We have increased our social media presence and posted various promotions and offers to attract more customers. At the same time, we have also launched a takeaway service and strengthened cooperation with nearby residential areas to provide customized banquet services, gradually expanding our business scope.
After a period of hard work, we finally saw the results. Business in restaurants has gradually improved, and the number of customers has increased significantly. Liu Ting and I were full of joy and satisfaction in our hearts, and we felt the value of our efforts.
However, just when we thought everything was going to be fine, a sudden disaster disrupted our plans again.
It was one night, Liu Ting and I were busy in the restaurant when we suddenly received a phone call. The frightening news came from the other end of the line: "Your restaurant is on fire!" Check it out! ”
When I heard the news on the other end of the phone, my heart was shocked, and almost instinctively I dropped what I was doing and rushed to the restaurant. On the way, Liu Ting and I were anxious and worried about the situation of the restaurant.
When we arrived at the restaurant, we saw that the entire store was engulfed in flames, and the smoke was billowing and the fire was getting more and more intense. We felt a pang of despair in our hearts as the restaurant we had worked so hard for so many years turned to ashes overnight.
"Oh my God, our restaurant ......" Liu Ting squeezed my hand, tears flowing, "How could all this happen?" ”
I also felt a pang of heartache and helplessness, our hard work, all our efforts and hopes, turned to ashes, and everything seemed to come to naught.
Seeing that the fire was getting bigger and bigger, we had to be forcibly pulled away by the police, and watching the restaurant from a distance was engulfed in flames, and our hearts were like knives.
Throughout the night, we couldn't sleep, our hearts filled with sadness and helplessness. The next morning, we arrived at the scene and saw that the dilapidated restaurant had been cordoned off and many firefighters were cleaning up the scene.
"Zhiyuan, what about our restaurant?" Liu Ting held my hand, tears blurring her eyes, "This is our life's work." ”
I hugged Liu Ting tightly and tried to comfort her, but deep down I was also full of confusion and helplessness.
Just then, a man who appeared to be a fire chief came up to us and said, "You're the owner of this restaurant, aren't you?" The cause of the fire is still under investigation and cannot be determined for the time being. ”
I nodded and asked anxiously, "What about our restaurant?" ”
The fire chief pondered for a moment, then said, "Your restaurant has burned down, but that doesn't mean it's over. You can apply to the relevant authorities for reconstruction, or find a new place to operate and reopen. ”
I listened to his words, and my heart was full of waves. Yes, although we have lost the restaurant, it does not mean that we have lost everything, we still have hope and opportunities.
"Thank you!" Liu Ting and I thanked almost in unison.
The fire chief patted me on the shoulder and encouraged, "Don't be discouraged, believe in yourself, and everything will be fine." ”
Liu Ting and I were full of confidence and courage, and we decided not to give up and start over. Despite the difficulties and challenges, we believe that if we work together, we will be able to rebuild our homes and rewrite the chapter of our lives.
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