In an ordinary town in Zhejiang, the gray-haired grandmother of Li Guifen is sitting in a rocking chair, holding a college acceptance letter in her hand, her face full of wrinkles and a smile. Her grandson, Xiaojie, was admitted to Peking University. The shadows of the trees outside the window swayed, but her heart bloomed like fireworks. She can't wait to share this news with her daughter Xiaoli.
On the other end of the phone, Xiaoli heard her mother's excited voice, and she also smiled: "Mom, this is really good!" Xiaojie really gave us a long face. ”
"yes." Grandmother's voice trembled, "I need to prepare something for the child." Our Xiaojie is the first child in our family to be admitted to college. ”
"Mom, don't worry about this, the child has us." Xiaoli smiled on the other end of the phone.
But Li Guifen has already made up her mind: "No, there are so many people watching in our town, I have to prepare a big red envelope for the child, so that the neighbors will know that our Xiaojie is a good person." ”
"Mom, you don't have much pension, so let's save a little." Xiaoli was a little worried.
"What a save! I have a little savings, so I'll wait for this day. Li Guifen said firmly, thinking in her heart that what she gave to Xiaojie was not only money, but also the blessings and encouragement of a grandparent to her grandchildren.
Unexpectedly, after his son-in-law Dawei heard the news, his attitude was very different: "Mom, where is your custom?" Does it cost so much money for a child to be admitted to college? ”
"It's not a question of customs or not, it's my heart for my children." Li Guifen had a straight face.
At the dinner table, the atmosphere was obviously a little different, and Dawei put down his chopsticks with some displeasure: "Mom, I heard that you want to give Xiaojie 100,000 yuan?" ”
Li Guifen nodded: "Yes, it is not easy for the child to be admitted to university, I want to give him a little reward." ”
"But we're also working hard to earn tuition, aren't you a little bit like that..."Dawei said with dissatisfaction in his tone.
Xiaoli also followed: "Mom, we understand your intentions, but Xiaojie is still young, and suddenly he has so much money in his hands, you are not afraid of him..."
"What do you mean by that? Afraid he's not sensible?! Li Guifen was a little angry, her intentions were misunderstood.
Xiaojie was eating, suddenly put down his chopsticks, and looked at his grandmother seriously: "Grandma, I will use this money to study hard, I will not let you down." ”
Li Guifen looked at Xiaojie's eyes, full of pride: "I know, I believe you." ”
The atmosphere at the dinner table fell into a brief embarrassment, everyone bowed their heads to eat, only the touch of cups and saucers sounded. However, the warmth of the family still flows in everyone's heart, although the adult's argument has not yet been resolved, Li Guifen firmly believes that this home will always be full of love.
Li Guifen's decision to insist on giving her grandson caused some small waves in the town. 100,000 yuan is not a small amount, after it spread among relatives and neighbors, some people were envious, some people were jealous, and some people secretly discussed. And at home, this money has become a constant topic.
One evening, Xiaoli and Dawei were lying in bed and talking.
"Did you say mom was right?" Xiaoli confided in her doubts.
Dawei frowned and thought for a moment: "I think it's right to give encouragement to children, but to give so much... It seems to be a bit too much. ”
"I think so too, what if Xiaojie becomes ignorant?" Xiaoli's voice was worried.
"yes, we worked hard to save money for him to study, what if he relaxes because of this money?" David couldn't help but think about the worst.
The conversation between the two clearly revealed the importance of the money and the anxiety about the child's future, and they decided to discuss it with Li Guifen again.
After dinner the next day, Xiaoli and Dawei invited Li Guifen to the living room.
"Mom, we want to talk to you about giving Xiaojie money." Xiaoli gets straight to the point.
"What, you're still not at ease?" Li Guifen had apparently sensed the displeasure of her daughter and son-in-law.
"No, we just think that the kid suddenly has so much money..."Dawei said cautiously.
"Mom, otherwise, let's save this money for Xiaojie first, and then give it to him when he graduates from college and has a regular job, what do you say?" Xiaoli tentatively proposed.
"Save? Save it for him? Li Guifen's face was embarrassed, "I want my children to know that their efforts are rewarded." ”
Xiaojie listened from the sidelines, and suddenly interjected: "Dad, Mom, Grandma, I think I can manage this money well." I'll make a budget and I won't spend it indiscriminately. ”
"Kid, you know what money?" Although Li Guifen loved him, she couldn't help but ask.
"I can learn, and I will use this money responsibly." Xiaojie insisted.
In the days that followed, the family's initiative was at a stalemate because of the sudden huge amount of money. Relatives also began to join the discussion, offering a variety of suggestions and opinions. Li Guifen often explains the situation to her neighbors at the vegetable market, and she always thinks that it is a recognition of Xiaojie's hard work.
On the other hand, Xiaoli and Dawei discuss more practical issues in the evening, and they are always worried that Xiaojie will become unrealistic because of this.
"Aunt Li, I've heard about this, it's a good thing." Aunt Zhang, a neighbor, carried a bag of vegetables and said with a smile.
"It's really good for kids." Li Guifen smiled, "It's just that the little couple has some opinions." ”
"It's not easy for children to get into college these days, Aunt Li, it's really rare that you can give your grandson such a big support." Aunt Zhang sighed.
In this way, as the days passed, the discussions between Li Guifen, Xiaoli and Dawei became more and more frequent, and the attitude of not giving in to each other gradually solidified. The warmth of the home is gone, replaced by conflict and worry.
On a summer night, the wind carries the fragrance of plane leaves, which should be a time for the family to enjoy a warm evening, but the living room of Li Guifen's house is full of tension. Xiaoli and Dawei sat on the sofa with solemn expressions, while Li Guifen sat on the single chair opposite, and there seemed to be an invisible barrier between the three of them.
Xiaoli spoke, and her voice couldn't hide her eagerness: "Mom, have you really thought about it?" Is this really good for Xiaojie? ”
"Xiaoli, your mother and I have been diligent all my life, just to see our family promising." Li Guifen had a calm face and a firm tone.
Dawei also joined the discussion: "Mom, we understand your feelings, but you give your child so much money at once, we are worried that he will..."
"What will happen? Do you think I'm spoiling my child? Li Guifen interrupted hurriedly.
"That's not what it meant." Dawei hurriedly explained, "We hope that our children can be independent, and the things they earn will be more cherished." ”
At this moment, Xiaojie pushed the door in, saw the atmosphere at home, was stunned, and then plucked up the courage to say: "Dad, Mom, Grandma, I know you are all for my good, but I am willing to take responsibility for the tuition, I can study and work at the same time." ”
Li Guifen listened to her grandson's words, and the expression on her face softened slightly: "How old are you, just thinking about working!" ”
Xiaoli hurriedly interjected: "Mom, maybe we didn't express it well before, we were afraid that this money would affect Xiaojie's study." ”
During the tense discussion, Li Guifen suddenly stood up, walked to the window, turned back to Xiaoli and Dawei and said, "Have you always felt that I, as a grandmother, can't make a responsible decision for my grandson?" ”
Xiaoli and Dawei looked at each other, not knowing how to answer.
"I... We didn't mean that, Mom. Xiaoli pleaded, but her voice was already choked.
Dawei took a deep breath and tried to calm the atmosphere: "Mom, we are just out of concern for Xiaojie. ”
Xiaojie looked at the arguing elders, and his heart was very conflicted, he didn't want to be a burden to his family, and he didn't want his family to quarrel for him.
Finally, the tense atmosphere reached its peak, Li Guifen suddenly opened the window and breathed the air deeply: "I know what you are worried about, but I also have my considerations. ”
Xiaoli and Dawei stopped talking, and the whole room fell silent. Only the sound of leaves wafting from the window, and the noise of the night market in the distance. The future of the grandson, the mother's heart, and their desire for family harmony are all intertwined at this moment, and no one wants to say anything more, because everyone knows in their hearts that a solution will be found in the end.
After a few days of arguments, Ms. Wang, a middle school math teacher in the village, learned about the incident and took the initiative to come to Li Guifen's house. Mr. Wang is an elder who teaches and educates people in the village, and his words can always have a place in the hearts of the villagers.
"Aunt Li, Xiaoli, Dawei, tell me, what makes you so persistent?" Mr. Wang started the conversation peacefully.
"Teacher, it's like this, my mother wants to give Xiaojie 100,000 yuan, we are afraid that he will be arrogant." David explained.
Li Guifen continued: "I just want the child to feel that his efforts are recognized. ”
Xiaojie also spoke: "Teacher Wang, I don't want our family to quarrel because of me. ”
After listening to this, Mr. Wang sat down, pondered for a while, and then slowly said his opinion: "Actually, everyone's idea has a point. Aunt Li wants to reward the child, and Xiaoli and Dawei are worried that the child will be negatively affected. Since everyone is for Xiaojie's good, why not find a compromise that is acceptable to both parties? ”
Finally, at the suggestion of Mr. Wang and his neighbors, Li Guifen, Xiaoli, Dawei and Xiaojie sat together. Xiaojie's eyes flashed with maturity, and he proposed his plan: "Grandma, Mom, Dad, I think so, you can deposit this money into my education fund first." I'll talk to you when I need it. ”
David nodded: "Then we can rest assured, kid, it's good for you to think like this." ”
Xiaoli kissed her son's forehead: "We are all proud of you." ”
The knot in Li Guifen's heart was finally untied, and she looked at Xiaojie kindly: "Okay, since you are so thoughtful, then grandma is relieved." ”
Teacher Wang stood up and patted Xiaojie on the shoulder: "Xiaojie, you make us all admire." ”
With the collision and run-in of ideas, in this small family, understanding and communication eventually paved the generation gap and connected each other more closely. After dinner, the warmth and harmony of the house returned to its former days. Li Guifen, Xiaoli, Dawei and Xiaojie sat in front of the TV, watching the show, smiling and warmth in their eyes.
Yes, in the small society of the family, as long as there is love and communication, isn't there a solution to any problem?