On a summer afternoon, the sun shines through the clouds and dapples the yard. I was drying the quilt in the yard when suddenly, Zhou Gang burst in angrily, so loud that even the neighbor's dog barked a few times.
"Brother, why are you so ruthless? How inconvenient it is for Mom to live alone, can't you let her live with you? Zhou Gang's face turned red, and his fingers were about to poke my nose.
I put down the work in my hand and sighed: "Zhou Gang, aren't you embarrassing me?" My house is small, and two people are crowded, so how can I live with another person? ”
"What has become of her old house, and you can bear to let her live there?" Zhou Gang's voice raised again.
I shook my head: "I'm not thinking about her, she lives here with me, it's hard to go out, in case there is a headache and brain fever, I can't take care of this small place." ”
"You're just selfish! I only think about myself in my heart, my mother is so old, can't you think about her? Zhou Gang suddenly yelled, causing the surrounding neighbors to poke their heads out to look.
I frowned, trying to keep my tone calm: "Zhou Gang, you calm down, let's discuss it well." ”
"What are you talking about? If you don't agree today, I'll make trouble every day to see what you can do! Zhou Gang said, turning around and leaving.
"Zhou Gang!" I was in a hurry, so I quickly grabbed him, "If you continue to make trouble like this, my mother knows how uncomfortable it is." ”
Zhou Gang stopped and glared back at me: "Then you can watch it!" Anyway, if you don't let your mother live here, I'll sue you! ”
After saying that, he walked away without looking back. I stood there and watched his back disappear into the sunlight, feeling uncomfortable. This good family, why did it become like this?
Looking back on the past, Zhou Gang's mother was actually my stepmother.
I remember when I was ten years old, she came into our house and brought Zhou Gang, a younger brother.
At that time, I was actually quite awkward in my heart, and I felt that there were suddenly two more strangers, and I felt a little resistant.
But slowly, as the days passed, the relationship between me, her, and Zhou Gang gradually improved.
She would sometimes cook food for me, care about my studies, and make me feel the warmth of home.
It's a pity that the good times didn't last long. Since my dad died, the family has changed. Zhou Gang often quarreled with her, he felt that she was not a good mother, and she also felt very wronged. As for me, because I am busy with work, I can't go home often, so I can only call occasionally to ask about the situation.
This quarrel was because Zhou Gang wanted his stepmother to move in with me.
He felt that I, as an older brother, should take care of her. But I really have a lot of concerns. My house is not big, and it is really crowded to live in one person. Moreover, my living habits are different from her, and I am afraid that it will be inconvenient to get along.
I explained this to Zhou Gang, but he just didn't listen. He thought I was cold-blooded and didn't take care of my family.
I'm really helpless, I don't want to hurt him, and I don't want him to misunderstand me. But this time, it's really hard to do.
Now, I only hope that their mother and son can communicate well and untie the knot in their hearts.
I also try to go home as often as possible to help mediate. After all, home and everything is prosperous.
After that quarrelsome quarrel, I thought Zhou Gang would calm down and think about it.
Unexpectedly, he came to the door again the next day, and this time he looked even more energetic.
"Brother, I figured it out." Zhou Gang sat across from me, his hands crossed in front of his chest, his eyes firm, "Mom, I won't give in to your business." However, since you don't want to, let's do something else. ”
I frowned and chuckled in my heart: "What's the solution?" ”
Zhou Gang took a deep breath, as if he had made up his mind: "You give me 3,000 yuan a month, and this matter will be forgotten." It should be regarded as a living allowance for your mother, and you, as a son, should also contribute something. ”
When I heard this, I almost didn't jump up: "Zhou Gang, are you blackmailing me?" ”
"You can understand it that way." Zhou Gang didn't shy away from it, "I know you make a lot of money, and 3,000 yuan is not a big deal for you." But if you don't give it, then I will have to go through the legal route. When the time comes, don't blame me. ”
I was so angry that I looked at Zhou Gang's indifferent face, and I felt like I had seen a stranger. We used to be so close brothers, how did we become like this now?
I tried to calm myself down and tried to say to him, "Zhou Gang, you know how difficult it is for me to work outside. Giving you 3,000 yuan a month is really not a small amount for me. Moreover, Mom has her own pension and savings, and she doesn't need any extra money from us. ”
But Zhou Gang couldn't listen at all, he stood up and patted me on the shoulder, as if to comfort me: "Brother, don't rub it in." It's the best way to do it. You give the money, and everyone is relieved. Otherwise, I'll have to meet you in court. ”
With that, he left, leaving me to sit there alone, in a mess.
I stood in place, watching Zhou Gang's back drift away, and my heart was mixed. Why is our relationship so stiff?
When I was a child, we dug birds' nests and caught crickets together, how happy we were at that time. But now, why do you have to make such a fuss for this little thing?
I pulled out my phone and called my mom. The phone was connected, and my mother's voice was still so kind: "Wu Han, what's wrong?" ”
"Mom, Zhou Gang wants you to live with me, but my house is really small and I can't live in it." I try to be as calm as possible.
"Wu Han, Mom knows your difficulties, don't worry about me." Mom comforted me softly, "I'm used to living in my hometown, and I don't want to cause trouble to you." ”
I hesitated, but still told my mother about Zhou Gang's request. Mom was silent for a while, and then sighed: "Zhou Gang, this kid, may have been under too much pressure recently." I'll talk to him. ”
Hearing my mother say this, I felt much more comfortable: "Mom, thank you." I'll also communicate with Zhou Gang. ”
After hanging up the phone, I sat in the teahouse, thinking about how to talk to Zhou Gang again.
A few days later, I asked Zhou Gang out, and the two of us sat facing each other in the teahouse, the atmosphere was a little tense, and I opened my mouth first: "Zhou Gang, I know you feel uncomfortable." But do you think it's really good for Mom to do this? ”
After our in-depth conversation, Zhou Gang finally began to reflect on his previous behavior.
He lowered his head and clasped his hands tightly together, as if trying to crush all his emotions. He took a deep breath and looked up with an indescribable sadness in his eyes.
Zhou Gang said to me very frankly: "Brother, I was really impulsive before. I patronized what I thought, and I didn't think about my mother's feelings, nor did I think about your difficulties. I just wanted my mom to live with you, and I thought it would be the best, but I didn't think that it might be inconvenient for you, and my mom wasn't used to it. ”
He then sighed and continued, "I really didn't expect Mom to want us to be there more. She lived a simple life in her hometown, and I thought that I would just give her money, but I ignored her emotional needs. The last time my mom called me, I realized that she wanted us to spend more time with her. ”
Zhou Gang paused, as if sorting out his thoughts, and then said, "If I do that, not only will it make you feel uncomfortable, but my mother will definitely feel sad." I didn't take your feelings into account and didn't respect your decision, and in retrospect, I regret it. ”
He raised his head, his eyes full of seriousness: "Brother, I know I was wrong. In the future, I will care more about my mother, spend more time with her, and respect your ideas and decisions more. We are a family and should work together to create a warm home for Mom. ”
Hearing him say that, my heart warmed. I know that he is truly repentant and willing to work hard for his family. I believe that as long as we work together, our family will be more harmonious and happy.