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On the day of my cousin's wedding, the sun was just right and the breeze was not dry, so it was a rare good day. However, there was an indescribable awkward atmosphere in the entire courtyard.
I sat in the corner, my eyes swept over the twenty-five tables, and I saw that each table was empty, and less than half of them were seated.
Who would have thought that the uncle, who was once a "10,000 yuan household" with infinite scenery, would now end up in such a situation.
Uncle stood aside, his face gloomy as if he could drip water, the cigarettes in his hands burned one after another, and the thick smoke seemed to tell his anxiety and remorse at the moment.
I remember when I was a child, I always liked to pester my uncle and listen to him tell those legendary stories. In the early days of reform and opening up, the uncle dared to be the first and resolutely went south to work, becoming the first person in the village to "eat crabs".
A few years later, he returned to his hometown, not only brought back a large bag of "rare things", but also built the first two-story building in the village, becoming the envy of everyone "10,000 yuan household".
At that time, he was in high spirits, as if the whole world was under his feet.
However, with the accumulation of wealth, the uncle's mentality has also quietly changed. He began to alienate the people in the village, feeling that they had "never seen the world" and that it was a waste of time to talk to them.
His arrogance and indifference were like an invisible wall separating him from the villagers.
"Uncle, why don't you go and chat with the villagers?" At that time, when I was young, with a trace of puzzlement and curiosity, I asked my uncle who was sitting in the corner drinking tea alone.
At that time, I couldn't understand my uncle's deep and complex inner world, but I simply felt that it was always a good thing to be kind to others and make more friends.
Uncle glanced at me, his eyes revealing a hint of disdain and indifference. He gently put down the teacup in his hand and snorted coldly, as if to laugh at my naivety and naivety: "What are you talking about? What do they know? I am no longer in the same world as them. ”
I was speechless and could only sit silently.
The uncle never participates in the red and white ceremonies in the village, let alone the gifts. Grandpa has advised him many times: "Human affection must be maintained, distant relatives are not as good as close neighbors, and if there is something in the future, it is good to have a response." ”
But the uncle always went in and out of his left ear and out of his right ear, and said vigorously: "What age is it now?" Still talking about these old clichés? I have money, who will not give me face? His voice was full of confidence and arrogance.
When the neighbor's grandmother was critically ill, the uncle didn't even show his face, let alone help take care of the aftermath.
The grandmother's children were indignant and said that they would never have contact with their family from now on.
My father and other uncles also heard about it, and they were deeply saddened. They knew that the uncle's stubbornness had seriously hurt the feelings of the neighbors.
So, they decided to find Uncle again, hoping to convince him to change his mind.
"The relationship between people is not based on more money and less talk! If you continue like this, sooner or later you will regret it. Father said earnestly.
"But I'm rich!" Uncle is still stubborn.
"Money is important, but it's not a substitute for the emotional connection between people." The uncles persuaded one after another, "When we help others, we are also accumulating good karma for ourselves." One day, we may need the help of others. ”
However, the uncle, who was in the prime of life, couldn't listen to those words at all, and just waved his hand to ask them to stop nagging.
Time flies, my cousin has grown up, and my uncle is also old, but his temper still hasn't been restrained much, and he is outspoken, which has offended many people in the village.
On the day of his cousin's wedding, the uncle wanted to take the opportunity to go back to his hometown to "show off". He specially invited the best chef in town, set up twenty-five tables of banquets, and began to deliver candy from door to door a month in advance, for fear that others would not know that his son was getting married.
However, on the day of the wedding, except for us close relatives, there was no villager to cheer.
"What's going on? I spent so much money and prepared such a sumptuous banquet, why didn't they come? Uncle asked anxiously.
"Uncle, you have been too indifferent to the villagers all these years, and they all know it in their hearts." I whispered.
The uncle was stunned, he couldn't imagine that his former glory and wealth could not save a trace of face for him at a critical moment.
He began to complain that the villagers were "stingy" and "couldn't get on the stage", and even suspected that we juniors didn't get the word on the table. However, no matter how much he explains and complains, it cannot change this harsh reality.
Looking at the uncle's dejected appearance, I had mixed feelings in my heart. I think of his kindness to me when I was a child, think of his glory and scenery, and then look at his loneliness and helplessness now, I can't help but feel sad.
"Uncle, do you regret it?" I asked softly.
The uncle was silent for a moment, and then nodded: "I thought that if I had money, I could have everything, but I didn't expect to end up like this." ”
I sighed, not knowing what to say. I know that the lost trust and friendship will never come back.
Just then, a villager walked in with a basket of fresh vegetables and eggs. He walked up to the uncle: "This is the vegetables I grow and the eggs laid by the chickens I raise, and I specially bring them to you to taste." ”
Uncle was stunned, he didn't expect that someone would be willing to send him something at this time. He took the basket, his eyes slightly reddened:
"Thank you, thank you for remembering me."
The villager smiled, "You used to be so good to us, how could we forget?" It's just that you've changed over the years, and we're too embarrassed to bother you anymore. But now that we see you like this, we don't feel good. ”
Uncle was silent for a moment, and then bowed deeply: "I'm sorry, I've done a lot of things wrong before, I hope you can forgive me." ”
The villager patted the uncle on the shoulder: "It's all from the villagers, how can there be anything to forgive and not forgive?" ”
Uncle nodded, tears glistening in his eyes. He knew that he had done a lot of wrong things before, but now he was willing to correct it and become a new person.
Since then, the uncle has taken the initiative to communicate with the villagers and help with things. He is no longer as cold and arrogant as before, but has become humble and friendly. He proved his change with his actions and regained the respect and trust of the villagers.
The coldness of his cousin's wedding made the uncle deeply appreciate the taste of human warmth, but it also made him understand a truth: money can bring material wealth, but human warmth is the real background of life, and only by managing interpersonal relationships can we harvest real happiness and happiness.