"Xiaoqiang, come, come to Mom's side." The mother lay weakly on the bed, her voice as thin as a gossamer, but her eyes looked firmly at her brother who was standing by the bed.
Xiaoqiang held his mother's hand tightly, tears rolling in his eyes, but he didn't dare to let it fall. "Mom, I'm here."
The mother took out a worn-out passbook from under the pillow, trembled and handed it to Xiaoqiang, "You take this." Remember, don't tell your stepdad. ”
Xiao Qiang was stunned, he didn't understand why his mother did this, but seeing his mother's unquestioning eyes, he could only nod, "Well, I promise you." ”
The mother seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, and a smile appeared on her face, "Good boy, Mom is tired and wants to sleep for a while." ”
Xiao Qiang held the passbook, his heart full of doubts and uneasiness. He knew that this passbook meant a lot to his mother, it was her life's savings. He didn't understand why his mother was hiding it from his stepfather, there must be a reason behind it.
Xiaoqiang walked out of the room and saw his stepfather sitting in the living room smoking, and in the smoke, his stepfather's face was full of sorrow.
"Dad, Mom, she ......" Xiao Qiang's words came to his mouth and swallowed back, he remembered his mother's advice.
The stepfather raised his head and looked at Xiaoqiang deeply, as if he wanted to say something, but in the end he just sighed, "Go ahead, let your mother have a good rest." ”
Xiaoqiang returned to his room and opened the passbook, which was densely packed with records of every deposit and expenditure, which were the result of his mother's hard work. He felt sad for a while, his mother had paid too much for this family.
He decided not to ask his stepfather for the time being, and not to explore his mother's secrets, and he wanted to respect his mother's wishes. But the doubts in his heart weighed down on his heart like a stone, making him breathless.
Xiaoqiang carefully hid the passbook, he knew that this was not just a sum of money, it was his mother's trust and expectation of him. He has to take on this responsibility, no matter what the future holds.
After the death of his mother, Xiaoqiang's world seems to have lost its color. His heart is full of struggles, on the one hand, he wants to comply with his mother's last wishes, and on the other hand, he is disturbed by his stepfather's abnormal behavior. The stepfather became more reticent, often sitting alone on the balcony, staring blankly into the distance, as if looking for something.
One night, while sorting through his mother's belongings, Xiaoqiang accidentally found an unsent letter with the words "To Xiaoqiang" written on the envelope. He hesitated, but finally decided to open the envelope, and the mother's handwriting in the letter was still clear:
"Dear Xiaoqiang, when you read this letter, your mother is no longer there. Mom knows that you have always been a sensible child, and Mom is very relieved. Mom hopes you can understand the passbook, this is a guarantee given to you by your mother, and it is also your mother's trust in you. As for your stepfather, he's a good guy, but there are some things he may never know. Mom wants you to protect this family and love your stepfather in your own way. ”
Xiaoqiang's tears dripped silently on the letterhead, and he felt an unprecedented burden. He decided to talk to his stepfather, maybe to solve the doubts in his heart.
The next day, Xiaoqiang found his stepfather, and the two sat in the living room, Xiaoqiang took a deep breath and plucked up the courage to say: "Dad, Mom gave me a passbook before she died, and she asked me not to tell you." ”
The stepfather's face changed, but he quickly regained his composure, he looked at Xiao Qiang, and his tone was calm: "Xiao Qiang, your mother must have her reasons for doing this." ”
Xiaoqiang asked puzzledly: "Then aren't you angry?" ”
The stepfather shook his head and sighed: "Xiaoqiang, there are some things that can be solved by not being angry. Your mother is a good woman, and she did this to protect our family. ”
Xiaoqiang looked at his stepfather, and a warm current surged in his heart, and he realized that behind his stepfather's silence was understanding and respect for his mother.
"Dad, I will take good care of this passbook, and I will take good care of this family." Xiaoqiang said firmly.
The stepfather patted Xiaoqiang's shoulder, and a hint of relief flashed in his eyes: "I believe in you, Xiaoqiang." Your mom will be proud of you, too. ”
The suspicion in Xiaoqiang's heart has not completely dissipated, and the silence of his stepfather seems to hide a deeper secret. One day, when Xiaoqiang was tidying up the housework, he accidentally found a document in his stepfather's desk drawer, which was an insurance policy with his stepfather's name written on it, and the beneficiary turned out to be Xiaoqiang.
Xiaoqiang's heart was full of shock, he took the insurance policy to find his stepfather, and his voice trembled a little: "Dad, what is this?" ”
The stepfather looked at the insurance policy, a hint of complexity flashed in his eyes, he took a deep breath, and said slowly: "Xiaoqiang, this is a promise I made to your mother. I know she's worried about your future all these years. This insurance is my peace of mind for her, and it is also my responsibility to you. ”
Xiaoqiang's tears rolled in his eyes, and he finally understood his stepfather's good intentions: "Dad, why didn't you tell me?" ”
The stepfather patted Xiaoqiang's shoulder gently, and his tone was full of love: "Child, there are some things that are not necessarily good to know. I hope you grow up carefree and don't get bothered by these worries. ”
Xiaoqiang held his stepfather's hand tightly, and his heart was full of gratitude: "Dad, thank you, I will remember your kindness." ”
The stepfather smiled, and a trace of tears flashed in his eyes: "Silly boy, we are a family, this is what I should do." ”
The fog in Xiaoqiang's heart finally dissipated, and he understood that behind his stepfather's silence was a deep love and sacrifice. This love made him feel unprecedented warmth and strength.
At night, Xiaoqiang sat alone on the balcony, looking at the starry sky, and his heart was full of emotion. He knew that his mother would definitely feel this love in the spirit of heaven, and he would be proud and relieved of this family.
Xiaoqiang decided that he would use his own efforts to repay this love and protect this family. He believes that as long as there is love in his heart, no matter how bumpy the road ahead is, he can go on bravely.
The day of the family reunion has arrived, and the home is full of warm atmosphere, but Xiaoqiang's heart is a little apprehensive. He knew that today he was going to do something that might change the atmosphere in the family - confess everything.
At the dinner table, everyone chatted while eating, and the atmosphere was harmonious. Xiaoqiang looked at the smiles of his stepfather and sisters, and a surge of courage swelled in his heart. He cleared his throat and broke the harmony: "Everyone, I have something to tell you. ”
Everyone's eyes turned to Xiao Qiang, and there was a hint of inquiry in the stepfather's eyes: "Xiao Qiang, what's wrong?" ”
Xiaoqiang took a deep breath and plucked up his courage: "Mom gave me a passbook before she died, and she asked me not to tell anyone, including you, Dad." But I... I don't think there should be secrets between us. ”
The atmosphere at the dinner table suddenly froze, the sisters looked at each other, and the stepfather was silent. Xiaoqiang continued: "I later found out that my dad actually knew about it all along, and the reason why he didn't say it was because he respected Mom's decision and because he loved me. ”
The stepfather finally spoke, his voice a little hoarse: "Xiaoqiang, your mother is a good person, she did this with her considerations." I respect her choice, and I respect you. ”
Xiaoqiang's sisters also expressed their understanding, and the atmosphere gradually eased. Xiaoqiang continued: "I know that the money in the passbook is my mother's life savings, and I want to use this money to fulfill my mother's last wish and help more people in need." ”
A trace of tears flashed in his stepfather's eyes, he stood up, walked to Xiaoqiang's side, and hugged him tightly: "Child, your mother will be proud of you." ”
The sisters also gathered around, and the family hugged each other tightly. At this moment, all misunderstandings and secrets are revealed, the emotions between family members are sublimated, and their hearts are more closely connected.
Xiaoqiang felt warmth and strength like never before, and he knew that no matter what the future holds, they will hold hands, shoulder to shoulder, and face together.
After a family gathering, the atmosphere in the home becomes extra warm. Xiaoqiang sat in front of his mother's portrait, and his heart was full of emotion. He finally understood his mother's good intentions and felt his stepfather's deep love.
"Mom, I see." Xiaoqiang whispered to the portrait, "You and Dad are all for my good, and I will use this money to fulfill your last wish." ”
The stepfather walked in, stroked Xiaoqiang's shoulder, and said in a soft tone: "Xiaoqiang, your mother must be very relieved to be in the spirit of the sky." ”
Xiaoqiang turned around and looked at his stepfather with tears in his eyes: "Dad, thank you for all these years of nurturing, I will try my best to be a useful person and live up to your and mother's expectations." ”
The stepfather's eyes also filled with tears, and he nodded: "I believe in you, Xiaoqiang." Your mom will be proud of you, too. ”
Since then, Xiaoqiang has become more mature and responsible. He used the money in his passbook to sponsor several underprivileged students, and also participated in volunteering in the community to help those in need.
The sisters were also influenced by Xiaoqiang and began to care more about the family and society. The family became closer, and they often participated in charity activities together, becoming role models in the community.
Time flies like a white horse, and in a blink of an eye, Xiaoqiang has graduated from college and found a good job. With his own efforts, he has won the respect of his colleagues and leaders.
One day, Xiaoqiang took his stepfather and sisters to his mother's grave and offered a bouquet of flowers.
"Mom, I've come to see you." Xiaoqiang's voice was firm and powerful, "You see, our family is doing well now, and I have also become a useful person to society. You can rest assured. ”
The stepfather and sisters also expressed their thoughts and gratitude to their mother. They know that their mother's love and sacrifice will always inspire them to become better people.
Xiaoqiang stood in front of his mother's grave, his heart full of strength and hope. He believes that as long as there is love in his heart, no matter how bumpy the road ahead is, he can go on bravely.
This article is a microfiction, please do not sit in the opposite seat