Li Qiang flipped through the account books at home, his brows furrowed. In the past half a month, my mother Li Hua's body has become more and more unwell, and after repeated hospital examinations, I finally came to the conclusion today: an operation is needed. But the cost of the operation is not a small amount for the ordinary working-class Li family.
"Qiang'er, what if my illness delays my family's economy?" Li Hua sat on the shabby sofa, rubbing his rough hands worriedly.
"Mom, don't talk about this, our family is just one of my sons, and your business is my business." Li Qiang held his mother's hand, his eyes full of determination.
He remembered his two uncles who worked hard in the city. Uncle Wang Wei is the eldest elder of the family, and has always advocated the view that men are inferior to women, and his relationship with his mother is not close. The second uncle Wang Gang is an open-minded person, and he has always been good to Li Qiang, his nephew.
"Come on, your uncle, I know. He is willing to do anything for the sake of his uncompetitive son. Li Hua sighed softly, looking helpless.
"Mom, don't say that, relatives are relatives after all, I'll try it." With a glimmer of hope, Li Qiang dialed Wang Wei's phone.
On the other end of the phone, Wang Wei's tone was cold and distant: "Qiang'er, I've heard about your mother." Tsk, who hasn't had anything to do these days? ”
"Uncle, I know it's not easy for you, but we are a family, if we can help......" Li Qiang tried to hide his embarrassment.
"You also know that I saved money for my son's wedding house, and we can't help you with this. Don't talk about this, your uncle and I haven't been very idle lately...... Hey, next time you come to me, I'll treat you to dinner. With that, Wang Wei hurriedly hung up the phone.
Li Qiang put the phone back in his pocket in frustration, but he knew better in his heart that there seemed to be only hope left for his second uncle Wang Gang.
As soon as the phone was connected, Wang Gang's warm voice passed through the microphone: "Qiang'er, I heard your mother say that you have been very busy these days, what do you need your uncle to help with?" ”
"Second uncle, I ......" Li Qiang told Wang Gang about his mother's situation one by one, without any exaggeration or concealment.
After hearing this, Wang Gang was silent for a moment, and then said in a firm tone: "Qiang'er, your mother is the heart of our family, don't worry about this money." I have 30,000 yuan here, so I'll borrow you for emergency purposes first, and I'll tell you when I want it. ”
"Second uncle, you ...... Does it really matter? ”
"Oh, it's a trivial matter, don't be polite to your uncle. When your mother's surgery is done, our family will have to get together, after all, home is always dependent. ”
Li Qiang hung up the phone, and the warmth in his heart surged. Although there is still a large amount of medical expenses to be solved, the support of his second uncle makes him feel that he is no longer alone. Tomorrow is the day of his mother Li Hua's surgery, and Li Qiang made up his mind that no matter what, he would keep this home.
As Li Hua's surgery drew closer, his breathing began to become urgent. Li Qiang got the support of his second uncle Wang Gang, but there was still a knot in his heart - the indifference of his uncle.
One night, under the willow tree in the Li family community, Li Qiang met his uncle Wang Wei. "Uncle, you also come for a walk at night." Li Qiang stepped forward to greet him.
"Well, let's go and eat." Wang Wei responded lightly.
"Uncle, I'm ...... Is there really no room for negotiation about mom? Li Qiang asked tentatively.
Wang Wei frowned: "Qiang'er, your uncle and I are not hard-hearted, but you have to understand this rule." When the man's property is outflowed, the family is in chaos. On your mother's side, the men in our family also have opinions. ”
"But it's really hard for us to ...... right now," Li Qiang said again.
"Alright, alright, don't tell your uncle about this." Wang Wei waved his hand, then turned to leave.
That night, Li Qiang returned home and faced his mother Li Hua and wife Wang Mei, and his heart was mixed. "How's it going, is there any news from your uncle?" Wang Mei asked in a low voice, she also knew the plight of her family.
"Alas, you also know your uncle's temper, he is still the same old man." Li Qiang shook his head helplessly.
Li Hua sighed: "Your uncle, you have been that virtuous since you were a child. ”
At this moment, Li Qiang's mobile phone rang, it was his cousin, Wang Wei's son Wang Lei. "Cousin, I heard about the situation over there."
"Well, it's a bit of a hassle." Li Qiang tried to stay calm.
"Cousin, I've heard about my father's side, I have a little savings, although it's not much, but I can help as much as I can." Wang Lei's voice was full of sincerity.
When Li Qiang heard this, his eyes were a little moist: "Lei'er, you are still a child, you can keep this money for yourself." But I have this heart. To tell you, with your words, my heart is much more steady. ”
Wang Lei was silent for a moment, and then said firmly: "Cousin, haven't I not married yet, I don't need so much, really." This is our family's business, and I can't sit idly by. ”
Although these words did not really use Wang Lei's savings, they made Li Qiang's heart warm.
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, Li Hua's operation has been successfully completed, and Li Qiang began to run around in order to pay for the rest of the medical expenses, trying every means to raise money. By chance, he saw a missing person notice on the community bulletin board, and there was a large honorarium.
"Looking for someone? I can do it! Li Qiang thought to himself.
He began to search for people based on the information on the notice. Day and night, he was exhausted, but he was in high spirits at the thought that if he could get this payment, his mother's medical expenses would be solved.
In the busy days of searching for people, Li Qiang did not forget to visit his mother who was recovering in the hospital and Wang Mei who accompanied him. After some arduous searching, he finally got his wish and got the honorarium for the success of the search. Although he experienced many difficulties along the way, Li Qiang felt that every penny he earned through his own efforts was extraordinarily meaningful.
Through his unremitting efforts, Li Hua's medical expenses were finally enough. In his heart, Wang Wei's indifference and Wang Gang's generosity were in stark contrast, and he took this profound lesson to heart. He knows that his life not only needs to be strong, but also needs wisdom and courage to face the contradictions and difficulties inside and outside the family, but he firmly believes that as long as the family is united, it can always find a warm outlet.
Time flies, and eight years have passed in the blink of an eye. Li Qiang has gone from being an anxious young man to a well-known entrepreneur. The operation has improved Li Hua's health a lot, and the family has become more harmonious because of Li Qiang's efforts. As for Wang Wei's indifference, Li Qiang always kept it in mind.
On a sunny weekend, Li Qiang drove to the door of his uncle Wang Wei's house, holding a shiny car key in his hand, which not only represents his thoughtfulness, but also carries the deep meaning he wants to express.
He rang the doorbell, and Wang Wei opened the door with a surprised face: "Qiang'er, you are ......"
"Uncle, I've had a pretty good time over the years, and I'm here to see you today." Li Qiang smiled and handed over the car keys, "This is a small gift, please accept it." ”
Wang Wei was stunned, looked at the heavy key in his hand, and asked suspiciously: "This is the key?" You won't be ......."
"That's right, uncle. Here are the car keys and the car is parked right in front of your house. I am very grateful to you for my mother's surgery that year. Although you had your difficulties at the time, I understand. Li Qiang said sincerely.
A complicated look flashed on Wang Wei's face: "Qiang'er, what are you doing!" I ...... back then."
"Uncle, that's all in the past. You have subtly given me the courage and strength to make me who I am today. Li Qiang interrupted him, "And you don't have to feel that you owe me, this car can be regarded as a gift from me to you." ”
Wang Wei's state of mind made huge waves at this moment, and that complex emotion made him silent for a while, and finally, he sighed: "Qiang'er, you have grown up and come out." I...... I have always been concerned about the events of that year, and as an elder, I actually ......"
"It's okay uncle, that's all in the past. We're family, just do it now. Li Qiang's voice was gentle and full of tolerance, "I just hope you can be happy, and I hope the whole family can be reunited as before." ”
Wang Wei was finally moved by Li Qiang's sincerity, he took the key, and tears appeared in his eyes: "Well, Qiang'er, I was confused." But don't worry, from now on, I will do my best, and our Li family will also be reunited. ”
The dialogue between the two uncles and nephews at the door of the house is permeated with the complexity and depth of family affection, and finally dissolves the misunderstandings and knots of the years little by little.
When Li Qiang left Wang Wei's house, he was in a particularly relaxed mood. He knew that what he was doing today was not just to hold a small ceremony, but also to pave a bridge for the harmony of the family. And this decision will have a profound impact on the entire family, especially those elders who remember the old ideas.
Just as he started the car and was about to go home, his phone rang. It was the phone number of his mother Li Hua. "Qiang'er, I heard that you went to see your uncle today?"
"Yes, Mom, things are going well."
"That's good, that's good. Our family, after all, still wants to be harmonious and beautiful. Li Hua's words were full of relief and joy.
Yes, Li Qiang thought, home should not only be tangible, but also affectionate. No matter how time changes, the emotions in the blood and the warmth flowing in the heart are worth cherishing and constantly maintaining.
Li Qiang parked the car in front of his house and glanced back at Wang Wei, who was still outside the door and had not entered for a long time. The setting sun sprinkled on them, as if it also gilded this long-lost warmth.
Li Hua was waiting at the door of the house, and she saw that her son and brother finally worked together. Wang Wei finally stepped into this warm home, handed the car keys to his sister, and said with tears in his eyes: "Hua, that year...... I was so wrong. ”
Li Hua shook his head with a smile: "It's all over, brother, we are still a family." ”
The atmosphere of the dinner was extremely harmonious, and Wang Mei served her own braised fish, "Come, uncle, try the fish I made." ”
Wang Wei nodded while tasting it: "It's really well done, and the taste is authentic." ”
Li Qiang saw that everyone could finally sit together, and he couldn't help but sigh with emotion in his heart: "Uncle, mother, it is the greatest happiness for the family to be harmonious and beautiful." ”
"Yes, Qiang'er, family and everything is prosperous." Wang Wei looked at Li Qiang, "Over the years, it has not been easy for you, and it has also made me see a lot clearly." ”
After the meal, Wang Wei handed a sturdy envelope to Li Qiang: "This is a little heart I gave you." I'll use the key that day, but you also have this one, and it's kind of a mend for you. ”
Li Qiang did not refuse, took the envelope, knowing that this is not only money, but more importantly, an affection from his uncle, symbolizing the reunion and reconstruction of the family.
"Thank you, uncle." Li Qiang hugged his fists and saluted, "Between family members, it is natural to help each other. ”
Wang Wei smiled, with tears in the corners of his eyes, and nodded. With the combined efforts of their families, they build bridges to understanding, respect, and support for each other.
When the night slowly fell, Wang Wei stood with the doorknob for a long time, looking back, the light cleared the haze of the past and saw the sun. Li Qiang and Wang Mei sent their uncle to the door, he looked back at the family of three before leaving, and after being silent for a long time, he slowly spoke: "Looking back, I finally understand that home needs to be managed bit by bit. Isn't it a blessing to have a happy home? ”
Li Qiang smiled and nodded, watching Wang Wei's back disappear into the night at the door.
It was late at night, and Li Hua and Wang Mei had already gone to bed to rest. Li Qiang sat alone on the sofa in the living room, the moonlight outside the window sprinkled in the room, quiet and gentle. He remembered the past, looked back at the ups and downs and warmth along the way, and a question surged in his heart, in the future, no matter the wind and rain, will this family always warm each other?