In the morning light, Xiao Li just sat on the chair in the office, and before the computer could be started, the mobile phone trembled. Looking at the caller ID, it was the name of the second uncle Li Qiang flashing on the screen. She frowned, hesitating. Since the second uncle borrowed money, he seems to have regarded her as an unconditional "supporter", and whenever there is something, he looks for her endlessly.
"What is it?" Xiao Li muttered in his heart, but did not answer the phone. Her current position was earned by her best efforts, and every minute counted.
The bell stopped for a while, and then it rang several times in succession, and Xiao Li's mood changed from irritability to trouble. Since she lent that money to her second uncle for business, he has never taken the initiative to contact her, and now he suddenly makes five phone calls in a row, and anyone will be puzzled.
"Xiao Li! Hurry up, we're in a meeting here! A colleague's hurried voice interrupted Xiao Li's thoughts.
"Okay, right away!" She replied quickly, sighing in her heart, so she had to turn her phone to silent and put it in a drawer, ready to plunge into the intense work.
The morning flew by, Xiao Li was dealing with documents and reports, and there was little time to ponder the phone call of his second uncle Li Qiang. It wasn't until the lunch break that her phone vibrated again, it was a call from her mother.
"Hi Mom, good afternoon, what's the matter?" Xiao Li's tone was as relaxed as possible.
"Your second uncle has called you several times, why haven't you answered any of them?" The mother's voice was tinged with displeasure and concern.
"Oh, that... I was in a meeting in the morning and I didn't see my phone. Xiao Li replied a little hesitantly.
"Hmph, you kid, your second uncle wants to give you back the money, don't always misunderstand people!" The mother was both angry and helpless.
Xiao Li was stunned for a moment, "Pay back?" Second uncle..."Before the words fell, Xiao Li's heart suddenly trembled. Maybe I really misunderstood my second uncle? But after that incident, her trust in her second uncle has long since disappeared.
"Yes, your second uncle is doing well in business now, and he said that he wanted to repay the money he borrowed from you. Don't get me wrong, work is work, and your family's affairs have to be taken care of. ”
Xiao Li held the mobile phone, and his heart was mixed. She still remembers the scene when she offered to borrow money at a family gathering, and her second uncle Li Qiang's face was full of sincerity and uneasiness...
"Okay, okay, I see, Mom. I'll call my second uncle back later. Xiao Li tried his best to make his voice sound gentle.
"That's good, don't worry the family." Finally, the mother's tone softened.
After putting down the phone, Xiao Li sat for a while, and outside the window was a lively city, with people coming and going. And in my heart, I feel a little empty for some reason.
As the noise in the office cleared during her lunch break, Li knew she had to face the phone call, and perhaps it wasn't just about money, it was about a fragile trust between families. After the lunch break, Xiao Li sat back at his desk with a little guilt and doubts. Contacting the second uncle, this decision that she was extremely hesitant to make became so imminent at this moment.
She dialed her second uncle's phone, and her heart couldn't help but beat faster.
The hoarse voice of the second uncle Li Qiang soon came from the other end of the phone, "Hey, Xiao Li?" ”
"Hey, second uncle. It's me, my mom just told me you called. Xiao Li tried his best to keep his tone calm.
"Oh, yes, I'm in a bit of a hurry to find you this morning," the second uncle said with a little embarrassment.
"Urgent? Is there a place where you need help? Although he already had his mother's foreshadowing in his heart, Xiao Li still unconsciously followed the original train of thought and asked.
Li Qiang was silent for a moment, and then said in a low voice, "No, it's not. Be... I want to give you back the money I borrowed before. ”
Xiao Li was stunned for a moment, and the guilt in his heart was even worse, "Second uncle, that, your current business..."
"Oh, business, it's already profitable. It is true that I have experienced a lot of difficulties before, but now I am finally happy to come to an end. Li Qiang's voice revealed a hint of relief.
"Really? That's great, I'm really happy for you. For a while, Xiao Li was a little speechless for some reason.
"I've bothered you a lot over the years." The second uncle apologized slightly, "I know it may have affected your opinion of me, but I've been thinking about paying you back." ”
Xiao Li's heart was hot, and she tried to find a slightly relaxed tone, "Second uncle, in fact, when you were in trouble, I should help you." It's just that I've been worried, I'm afraid you'll be too stressed..."
"Hey, I used to focus on business and neglect communication with my family. During this time, I had a good time to reflect. Li Qiang's voice was slightly sad, "Xiao Li, I want to invite you to a meal, give you the money in person, and have a good chat by the way." ”
Xiao Li thought for a while, "Okay, then I have time on the weekend, is it convenient for you over there, second uncle?" ”
"The weekend is just right, you can decide the location, I'll just go over." Li Qiang seemed very sincere.
Hanging up the phone, Xiao Li breathed a sigh of relief, and a complex emotion intertwined in his heart. For this money, the family has had disputes, and there have been many fluctuations in their hearts. Now, she suddenly felt that her previous worries seemed to be a little unnecessary.
When work is busy again, Xiao Li will think of the weekend appointment from time to time, and he can't help but have some expectations in his heart. She was curious about how her second uncle's business had been, and what he had experienced over the years.
On Saturday afternoon, Xiao Li came to the restaurant agreed with his second uncle Li Qiang as promised. Li Qiang was already waiting there, his face looking more mature and steady than he remembered.
"Xiao Li, here, sit down, sit down." Li Qiang greeted with a smile.
"Second uncle, I haven't seen you for so many years, you have really changed a lot." Xiao Li quipped that she could feel that her second uncle did have a calm and unhurried temperament.
"Ha, the bitter sea is boundless, and turning back is the shore." The second uncle sighed, "I have been focusing on business for the past few years, but fortunately, I didn't disappoint you in the end." ”
"Tell me about it?" Xiao Li asked curiously.
Li Qiang began to narrate his ups and downs, and the narrative was mixed with some small stories in the business field, although Xiao Li didn't understand much, she still listened to it with relish, and she found that the story of her second uncle was much more colorful than she imagined.
The conversation between the two gradually turned from awkward to light-hearted, after all, the relationship between family members should not be bound by money. As Li Qiang handed a full red envelope to Xiao Li, the emotional estrangement between the two seemed to have disappeared, and the new story had just begun. The red envelope was gently placed on the table, and the eyes of the two met in the air, and they both seemed to be a little overwhelmed. The red envelope is not only a debt discharge, but also a conclusion to a misunderstanding in the past. Xiao Li's fingers caressed the edge of the red envelope, and his heart was tumbling with imperceptible gratitude.
"You... You've lost weight, second uncle. Xiao Li tried to break the stiff silence.
"Hey, I've spent the past few years on work, so I can't take care of myself." Second uncle Li Qiang smiled, but there was some tiredness in his smile.
Xiao Li's heart moved, but she couldn't find the right words, she knew that the estrangement between the two over the years could not be completely resolved with one meal. "Second uncle, actually... I haven't heard from you all these years, and I still have some ...... in my heart Well, worried. ”
Li Qiang was silent for a moment, as if sorting out his thoughts, "Xiao Li, in fact, I know that my second uncle is not doing very well. At that time, the business failed, and the whole person was about to collapse, and on the way home late at night, I just wanted to disappear without a trace. ”
Xiao Li listened with some heartache, "Second uncle, why don't you say it, our family will help you if you are in trouble." ”
"I know, I know," Li Qiang smiled bitterly, "it's just that the shadow of the past failure makes me unwilling to trouble you anymore." I don't want to be defeated in front of you... It wasn't until recently that business slowly picked up and I dared to face you. ”
"Second uncle, when everyone fails, it's not a shame." Xiao Li's voice softened, "The important thing is that you didn't give up, and now you have done it." ”
Looking at Xiao Li's sincere eyes, Li Qiang's heart wall seemed to be slowly melting, "Yes, I suddenly realized that my family is my strongest backing." This success is both a personal challenge for me and the beginning of my desire to earn back your trust. ”
Xiao Li took a deep breath, his eyes were slightly red, "Second uncle... I misunderstood you. We are family, and no matter what happens in the future, don't be estranged anymore. ”
"Yes, you're right." Li Qiang nodded seriously, "I really want to make up for my past mistakes this time, so I also brought a suggestion......
"What advice?" Xiao Li asked in surprise.
"I hope that in the future, there is a good position in my new project, and if you want, you can join along." Li Qiang looked at Xiao Li expectantly.
Xiao Li was speechless, she didn't expect her second uncle to have such a plan, she originally only hoped that the two could reconcile as before, but she didn't expect that there would be further cooperation.
"It's... This proposal, I can consider. Xiao Li hesitated slightly.
"Don't worry, you can go back and think about it first and discuss it with your family." Li Qiang's tone was calm, "But no matter what, I want you to know that no matter what happens in the future, I will be on your side." ”
Xiao Li looked at his second uncle, and his firm attitude seemed to be able to withstand all the wind and frost. Everything in the past seems to be no longer important, and this sincerity in front of us is the most precious treasure.
"Thank you, second uncle." Xiao Li said, and the red envelope was gently pushed back by her, "I won't accept this money." It's not easy for you to start a business, so keep the capital turnover. ”
Li Qiang's eyes widened, but then he laughed, "Okay, since you say so, I won't force you." Today, the misunderstanding between you and me has been completely resolved. ”
The smiles of the two are intertwined in the subtle afterglow, and a bridge of reorganized family trust is being built, which will be maintained and decorated together in the days to come. Under the warm yellow light of the restaurant, the smiles of Li Qiang and Xiao Li looked particularly warm. Strange misunderstandings have been swept away, replaced by a relaxed atmosphere that unravels the knot.
"Second uncle, thank you really for today." Xiao Li said with emotion, "I will consider your proposal carefully." ”
"Okay, no hurry." Li Qiang replied gently, "The key is that you are happy and feel right before making a decision." ”
"By the way, second uncle, you have to come to the house often, my mother always mentions you, saying that your laughter is missing in the house." Xiao Li invited with a smile.
"Of course, we will have more reunions in the future, and I also miss the warm feeling at home." Li Qiang's eyes were full of anticipation.
After eating, it was getting late, and the two walked out of the restaurant together. The breeze brings a touch of coolness, and the pedestrians on the road are still bustling, but they have a sense of tranquility in their hearts.
"Today, I was really happy." Li Qiang took a deep breath, "I started to think it would be embarrassing, but I didn't expect to be able to laugh as easily as before." ”
"Me too, second uncle." Xiao Li nodded, "Your experience in business has inspired me a lot. ”
"Then I can share it with you again when I have the chance." Li Qiang grabbed Xiao Li's shoulder, "If only you were willing to join, it would be nice to be able to communicate like this every day." ”
Xiao Li blinked, and suddenly felt that the future was full of possibilities, "Hey, maybe!" ”
The two parted ways with a smile, although they did not have a definite answer, they believed that more choices would be waiting for them in the future.
Late at night, Xiao Li quietly looked out of the window, and his thoughts were like waves. Today's meeting is like opening a door and bringing about an unexpected turnaround. The changes in the second uncle, the opportunities for business, and the unopened red envelope......
With the night breeze blowing, Xiao Li's mood also softened. A momentary impulse makes people make mistakes, but a momentary tolerance can resolve a thousand ends. If it weren't for that rebuilding of trust, if it weren't for this candid conversation, would she have been able to reap such a bright spot?
Looking back at the already dark city, Xiao Li had a ray of sunshine in his heart. However, life is always like this, when you feel that you have gone to the left, and suddenly it turns to the right again. And now, is she willing to follow the unknown corner?