On the day of departure, I packed my bags early and prepared to embark on this long journey. Although the journey was tiring, I was thrilled to see the beautiful scenery and experience a different life.
My mother said to me, "Child, take care of yourself and take care of yourself outside." My father nagged me about a bunch of precautions, while my sister was busy preparing some snacks and daily necessities for me.
I secretly sighed in my heart, this has been like this since I was a child, Xiaomei always seems cold, and she doesn't have the due respect for my elders like other people.
With the blessings of my family, I embarked on a journey to soothe my mind.
During the trip, I continued to enjoy the beautiful scenery outside the window, and my mood gradually calmed down. At this time, Xiaomei's phone suddenly rang on her mobile phone.
Xiaomei said for a long time, it turned out that it was because she inadvertently damaged some of the neighbor's valuables, the neighbor called the police, Xiaomei because of her young age, the police asked to find parents to deal with the matter.
I immediately contacted the police station and offered to take responsibility for Xiaomei. Later, at the police station, I made a note for the police with Xiaomei, and I explained that I accidentally destroyed the neighbor's things, and Xiaomei was my niece and came out with me to play.
I felt a sour feeling that maybe this decision was the right one.
However, when I got home, I found something that I couldn't accept. Xiaomei actually said to the whole family: "Thank you, sister, she helped me, otherwise I would be in big trouble."
She knew it was her fault, but she asked me to take the blame for her, and even showed such an attitude in front of her family, which is simply disgusting!
I sat where I was, feeling aggrieved. Was that kindness and concern just wishful thinking on my part? What was Xiaomei thinking? Didn't she know that this would put me in a difficult situation? Just when I was struggling, my mother came over and whispered, "Son, you are really too kind, but sometimes don't be too soft-hearted."
My mother's words made me a little uncomfortable, maybe Xiaomei's mentality is not as mature as I imagined, she needs not only me to take responsibility for her, but also my patience and guidance.
After all, in the family, mutual support and understanding are the most important things.
But this incident has caused some damage to my relationship with Xiaomei, and I don't know how to face this "good girl" in my heart.
In the days that followed, the relationship between me and Mei became a little strained. She avoided me a lot, and she didn't talk to me like she used to.
However, I don't know how to take this initiative to mend our relationship. After all, it all stems from kindness to her.
One day, I was busy preparing dinner when Xiaomei suddenly walked into the kitchen. She was obviously a little hesitant, and it took a while before she spoke: "Sister, I'm ...... I have something to tell you.
Xiaomei said with a little grievance: "I know that my sister took the blame for me last time out of kindness, but I have actually been feeling very uncomfortable.
Hearing Xiaomei say this, I felt a trace of warmth in my heart, and it turned out that she also cared about it. I walked up to Xiaomei, patted her on the shoulder, and comforted: "Xiaomei, I know that you are also guilty, but you are still very young, and these truths may not be understood at once."
Xiaomei nodded, some tears flashing in her eyes.
This conversation gave us an opportunity to communicate, and it also made me feel the potential maturity and kindness of Xiaomei, who is not as ignorant as I imagined.
After all, what family members need is mutual understanding and tolerance, not mutual accusations and accusations.
However, just as our relationship was warming up, something unexpected happened at home. One night, while I was preparing for the next day's work, my mother came to my room with a somewhat serious expression: "Son, I have something to tell you with your father.
The mother sighed and said, "Your father and I have been worried about Xiaomei's Xi and life recently, she seems to have no interest in studying Xi, and her relationship with her classmates is also very tense...... We didn't want you to worry about that, but now it seems that maybe you need to talk to Xiaomei.
I was lost in thought, caught off guard by the news that I couldn't accept. Xiaomei's problem has not been solved because of the last incident, but has become more serious.
But the thought of her helping me made my anger and alienation dissipate.
And now, how can I continue to face the conflict of this family?
I sat down with Mei and tried to have a good conversation with her. I told her that what she was doing was not a responsible adult and that she should be held accountable for her own faults.
However, when I hoped that she would recognize her mistakes, I heard her silent sobs. She suddenly fell to her knees, hugged my legs, and begged me not to let her leave the house.
I froze in place for a moment, at a loss. Her mother stepped forward and comforted Xiaomei softly. She told Xiaomei that there is no need to be afraid, no one at home will let you leave, but you also need to understand that you have to take responsibility for doing something wrong.
The family enlightened her, and finally Xiaomei calmed her emotions. But this time the contradiction has not been completely resolved, and there seems to be a rift in the relationship between us.
Recalling this incident, I still can't let go of it. Xiaomei's performance made me wonder what she knew.
What kind of changes will our family face next?
I decided to take the opportunity of the weekend to have a good conversation with Xiaomei. We were having tea at home, and I tried to find a suitable topic to start with, but Xiaomei suddenly broke the silence.
"I'm sorry sister, I'm sorry for what I said that day. Her voice trembled, and her eyes were full of remorse.
"That's not the most important thing, Mei. I tried to keep my tone as low as possible, "I just think you should be aware of your mistakes in order to really grow up."
Xiaomei was silent for a while, and then she said with a slight cry: "Sister, I'...... I didn't have the courage to admit my mistakes.
This sentence hit my heart, and I thought of myself as a child. As if I saw Xiaomei's fragile heart, I couldn't help but hug her.
"Xiaomei, admitting mistakes is not a terrible thing. As long as you are willing to make corrections, we will support you.
We chatted for a long time, and Xiaomei also shared some of her thoughts. I felt her inner vulnerability, her pressure in the family, her envy and jealousy of me.
I realized that the distance between us was not Mei's problem, but that I had not been able to think from her point of view.
At this time, the ringtone of the mobile phone interrupted our conversation, I answered the phone, and my mother's anxious voice came from the other end: "Xiaomei, have you seen your sister? Why hasn't she come home after going out for a long time?"
I glanced at Xiaomei, and she couldn't help but be stunned. I rushed to reassure my mom that I was fine, I just forgot to tell the family that I wasn't home.
What we lack from each other is not only communication, but also understanding and respect.
There may be a lot of issues to be resolved between us, what should I do to repair this broken relationship?