An ordinary Chinese family, his father Zhang Jianghai is a tough and tenacious person. A few years ago, his business ran dismal due to a failed investment and he ended up in debt. In order to pay off his foreign debts as soon as possible, Zhang Jianghai had to give up his career and work everywhere to earn money. Although life was difficult, he never told his family about his situation, for fear of becoming a burden to his family.
His only son, Zhang Xiang, is currently working in a small company and is still well-off. Looking at his father's tired work every day, Zhang Xiang inevitably felt a little unbearable in his heart. He persuaded his father to have a good rest many times, but Zhang Jianghai always shook his head and refused, only saying that he could bear it. In this family atmosphere, Zhang Xiang couldn't help but have some resentment towards his father.
One weekend, Zhang Jianghai returned home as usual. This time, his expression was a little different, and he looked very tired. When his son Zhang Xiang saw it in his eyes, he couldn't help but feel a burst of worry in his heart.
"Dad, what's wrong with you? Looking at you like this, is something wrong with you? Zhang Xiang asked with concern.
"It's nothing, it's just that I recently had some physical examinations, and the doctor said that there are some problems with my body." Zhang Jianghai replied heavily.
"What's the problem? Is it serious? Zhang Xiang hurriedly asked. There was a pain in his heart, could it be that his father had some serious illness?
"It should be okay, the doctor told me to rest more, but you also know that in my current situation, how can I have time to recuperate." Zhang Jianghai sighed.
"Dad, you can rest at home for a few days, and I'll help you share some of the things at home." Zhang Xiang said with concern.
"No, I'm not a big deal, you better work hard and make money. My old bones can stand up to this. Zhang Jianghai waved his hand, turned around and walked into his room.
Looking at his father's back, Zhang Xiang felt distressed and worried. He knew that his father had always been tenacious and never wanted his family to worry about him. But this time, he vaguely felt that his father's situation was not so simple.
At lunch one day, Zhang Jianghai suddenly fainted at the dining table.
"Dad! Dad, what's wrong with you? Zhang Xiang hurriedly helped his father up and anxiously called for help.
Soon, 120 ambulances arrived and sent the unconscious Zhang Jianghai to the hospital. The results of the examination showed that Zhang Jianghai suffered from a serious heart condition and had to be hospitalized as soon as possible.
At this time, Zhang Xiang's heart was extremely uncomfortable. He always thought that his father's health was still healthy, but he didn't expect such a problem to occur. He couldn't help but blame himself for why he hadn't paid much attention to his father's physical condition before.
In the hospital, Zhang Xiang stayed at his father's bedside. Watching his father lying quietly on the hospital bed, his heart was filled with all kinds of complicated emotions. He was glad that his father had been treated in time, but at the same time he felt helpless and anxious.
"Dad, you must be strong, the doctor said that as long as you cooperate with the treatment, you will definitely be able to recover." Zhang Xiang held his father's hand and said with a slight red eye.
However, Zhang Jianghai did not react, just lay there in silence. Zhang Xiang looked at his father's appearance, and his heart ached even more. He knew that his father must be blaming himself and guilty for all the things that had happened before.
At this moment, Zhang Xiang's mother, Zhang Lihua, hurried over. When she saw her husband unconscious in bed, she burst into tears.
"Jiang Hai, what's the matter with you? What did the doctor say? She asked anxiously.
Zhang Xiang briefly explained the situation to his mother. After Zhang Lihua heard this, she became even more worried. She took her husband's hand and kept calling.
"Jiang Hai, you must hold on! Our two sons are still waiting for you to come back. Don't leave us alone, okay? ”
Zhang Xiang looked at his mother's heartbroken appearance, and his heart also became sad. Their family is not doing well, if even the father can't hold on, what should they do?
After spending a long few days in the hospital, Zhang Jianghai's condition finally improved. Doctors said that as long as he continues to cooperate with the treatment, he can hope to recover. This made Zhang Xiang and Zhang Lihua breathe a sigh of relief.
"Great, it seems that Dad's physical condition is not as serious as we thought. As long as he cooperates well with the treatment, I believe he will be able to recover as soon as possible. Zhang Xiang said with relief.
"Yes, we must take good care of him and let him recover as soon as possible." Zhang Lihua also showed a smile of relief.
At this moment, Zhang Lihua suddenly remembered something that made her anxious. She carefully took her son's hand, and said with a somewhat panicked expression: "Xiangzi, I can't find your father's passbook, do you know where it is?" ”
"What? Missing your passbook? Was it stolen? Zhang Xiang said in surprise.
"No, it's not stolen, it's your dad who has always held it and never wanted me to touch it. Now he's unconscious in bed, and I really need money urgently, so I want to look for it. Zhang Lihua explained anxiously.
Zhang Xiang didn't know how to react for a while. He knew that his father had been working diligently to pay off his debts, but he never imagined that he would not even be willing to let his mother use the family's savings.
"Mom, should we ask Dad and see what he's doing?" Zhang Xiang said hesitantly.
"Ask? Your dad is still unconscious, where can I ask? I really need money urgently, you can help me find a passbook. Zhang Lihua insisted.
Zhang Xiang looked at his mother's anxious appearance, and his heart was mixed. He didn't want to go against his father's wishes, and he couldn't bear to see his mother so anxious. In the end, he hesitated and decided to help his mother find the passbook.
In the ward, Zhang Xiang carefully checked everywhere, and finally found the passbook in his father's underwear. Holding it in his hand, he couldn't help but be stunned.
"How so?" He whispered to himself.
Zhang Lihua hurriedly took the passbook, opened it and looked at it, and was stunned. The balance on the passbook exceeded 500,000 yuan! This is simply astronomical for their ordinary family.
Zhang Xiang also looked at the passbook in his hand in disbelief. He thought that his father had been working everywhere and was still paying off his debts, where did he have so much savings. Could it be that my father had been silently saving money all these years, but had never told them?
At this moment, Zhang Jianghai, who was lying on the hospital bed, suddenly opened his eyes. He looked at the passbook in the hands of the two of them and sighed with a complicated expression.
"You've found it." He said hoarsely.
"Dad, what's going on with all this money?" Zhang Xiang asked eagerly.
Zhang Jianghai said slowly: "Over the years, I have been working to pay off debts. But as you know, my foreign debt was so great that I couldn't pay it off on my own. So I'm trying to save some money in the hope that one day I can pay off these debts and make your life better. ”
After Zhang Xiang and Zhang Lihua heard this, they couldn't help but cry. It turned out that my father had been silently carrying such a heavy burden all these years, but he had never mentioned it to them.
"However, we always thought you were still paying your debts! Why never tell us? You're in such bad health, why do you have to work so hard? Zhang Lihua choked up and said.
"I don't want to be a burden to you. I know you're having a hard time too, and I just want to figure it out on my own. Zhang Jianghai sighed, "I'm sorry to worry you." ”
Listening to his father's explanation, Zhang Xiang finally understood what his father had done over the years. He originally thought that his father had been working hard to pay off his debts, but he didn't expect that he was silently saving money for his family. This selfless love touched him a lot.
"Dad, how can we blame you? You've been thinking about your family all these years, how could we not understand. Zhang Xiang held his father's hand, and tears flowed involuntarily.
"Yes, Jiang Hai. You've been paying silently for so many years, how could we not know. Zhang Lihua also held her husband's hand tightly, her eyes full of apology and apology.
Zhang Jianghai looked at the two of them, and there was a hint of relief in his eyes. Over the years, he has been toiling to pay off his debts, and has never had the luxury of asking for the understanding of his family. Now that he saw that his son and wife understood his good intentions, he suddenly felt a burst of relief in his heart.
"From now on, take good care of yourselves. I'll give you the money. Hope it can help you a little bit. Zhang Jianghai smiled slightly.
"Dad, you're so nice! With this money, our lives will definitely be better in the future. You can take care of yourself and stop working so hard. Zhang Xiang said excitedly.
"Yes, as long as you're okay. We'll manage the money so you can live the rest of your life in peace. Zhang Lihua also said gratefully.
Looking at the tearful appearance of the two people, Zhang Jianghai's heart also swelled with warmth. Over the years, he has been worried about being a burden to his family, so he chose to take it alone. But in retrospect, it seems that the decision was not wrong. He knew that as long as his family was healthy and happy, he would be satisfied.
In the hospital, Zhang Jianghai finally recovered after a period of recuperation. Under the careful care of his family, his physical condition is also improving.
During this period, Zhang Xiang and Zhang Lihua cherished and loved the ordinary but great father in front of them even more. They not only take care of Zhang Jianghai's daily life, but also often accompany him to chat and listen to his heart.
Zhang Xiang and Zhang Lihua decided to use the money to move to a better house to create a more comfortable living environment for their family. At the same time, they are also preparing to open a small shop, hoping to give Zhang Jianghai a quiet retirement life away from the outside world.
"Dad, we have found you a spacious and comfortable house, and you can rest at home in peace. When the shop is open, you can also sit inside and see if you need help. Zhang Xiang said happily to his father.
"It's great that you can finally live a better life. My old bones can finally rest and rest. Zhang Jianghai smiled with satisfaction.
In his new home, Zhang Jianghai was finally able to recuperate with peace of mind and no longer had to worry about his livelihood. With the careful care of his son and daughter-in-law, his physical condition is also improving day by day. He often sat on the balcony, looking at the bustling scenery outside, and felt extremely satisfied.
One day, Zhang Jianghai suddenly said to his son: "Son, I have been working hard outside all these years, and I have been working hard to repay my debts. But I know that you and your mom have been having a hard time too. If I leave first, I'll give you all the money, and I hope it will help you. ”
"Dad, don't say that again. Your body is the most important thing, you must take good care of your illness and accompany us in the future. We will manage the money well, so you can rest in peace. Zhang Xiang said in a choked voice.
Zhang Jianghai looked at his son's tearful appearance, and felt extremely relieved in his heart. He has worked hard for his family all these years, and now seeing that his son and wife care so much about him, he feels that everything is worth it.
"Okay, then dad can have a good rest. You have to be nice too, don't worry too much about me. Zhang Jianghai nodded lightly.
In the days that followed, Zhang Jianghai's physical condition got better and better. The son and wife gradually let go of the shadow of the past and began to seriously think about how to use the money to improve their lives. They discussed whether they wanted to move to a better house or simply open a small shop of their own.
Seeing his family living in harmony, Zhang Jianghai felt extremely relieved in his heart. Over the years, he has been quietly giving so that his family can live a happy and healthy life. Seeing all this now, he feels that all the efforts are worth it.
Gradually, Zhang Jianghai's physical condition is getting better and better, and he also begins to feel the beauty of life.
One afternoon, he was sitting on the balcony breathing in the fresh air and admiring the scenery outside. At this time, his son Zhang Xiang came over.
"Dad, you're here today to enjoy the scenery leisurely." Zhang Xiang said with a smile.
"Yes, son. The view from outside is really nice and refreshing. Zhang Jianghai also showed a kind smile.
"You're right, it's a great place to be. When I open the shop, you can come and sit and enjoy life as often as you like. Zhang Xiang said enthusiastically.
"That would be great. I've been working hard outside for all these years, and I can finally take a good rest. With this money, your life should also be much better. Zhang Jianghai said mildly.
"yes, Dad. If it weren't for your silent efforts over the years, we probably wouldn't have been able to support it a long time ago. Now with this money, our family can finally live a happy and happy life. Zhang Xiang said gratefully.
Listening to his son's words, Zhang Jianghai felt extremely relieved in his heart. Over the years, he has been worried about being a burden to his family, so he chose to take it alone. But in retrospect, it seems that the decision was not wrong.
"Son, I've been working hard to pay off my debts all these years, but I know your family is also having a hard time. I just want to be able to make a good life for you, so I've been saving money silently. If I go first, all this money will be used by you, and I hope it will help you. Zhang Jianghai said solemnly.
Hearing his father's words, Zhang Xiang was so choked up that he couldn't speak for a while. He held his father's hand, and tears flowed involuntarily.
"Dad, you're so nice! With this money, our family will definitely be happier in the future. You can take care of yourself and stop working so hard. We will definitely manage this money well, so that you can enjoy your old age in peace. Zhang Xiang said excitedly.
Seeing his son and daughter-in-law in tears, Zhang Jianghai's heart also swelled with warmth. Over the years, he has been working hard for his family, and now seeing that they care so much about him, he feels that everything is worth it.
In this way, the family spent a peaceful and peaceful life in their new home. Zhang Jianghai's physical condition is also improving day by day, and he is finally able to let go of the burden that has been suppressed in his heart and enjoy his retirement life.
Every day, he would sit on the balcony, looking at the bustling scenery outside, and his heart would be extremely satisfied. Sometimes, Zhang Xiang and Zhang Lihua will also accompany him and chat about the past. The family will talk and laugh happily, as if they have found a sense of happiness again.
"Dad, we all know what you've done over the years. Without your silent support, I am afraid we would not have been able to support it for a long time. Now with this money, our family can live a good life. Take care of your illness and stop worrying about your family. Zhang Xiang said sincerely.
"Yes, Jiang Hai. You've carried too much on your own over the years, and we all feel very guilty. Now that we have this money, we will definitely manage it so that you can enjoy your old age in peace. Zhang Lihua also said gratefully.
Listening to his family's words, Zhang Jianghai felt extremely warm in his heart. He knows that all the hard work over the years has finally brought the health and happiness of his family. This is the greatest wish of an ordinary Chinese father.
"Children, it's really gratifying to see how happy you are now. Over the years, I have worked hard for my family, but I have never had the luxury of your understanding. Now that you all understand my intentions, I feel extremely satisfied. Zhang Jianghai said with a smile.
"Dad, you're so nice! You have done so much for us over the years that we really can't put into words our gratitude and respect. Thanks to you, our family has been able to get to where we are today. In the future, you must take good care of yourself, let us take good care of you! Zhang Xiang said excitedly.
"Yes, Jiang Hai. You have always been ours and the most solid support in our lives. Now that we have this money, we will definitely manage it well, so that you can enjoy your old age in peace and no longer have any worries. Zhang Lihua also said gratefully.
Zhang Jianghai looked at the happy family in front of him, and felt unprecedented relief in his heart. Over the years, he has been working hard for his family, and now that he finally sees the happiness and well-being of his family, he feels that all his efforts are worth it. This ordinary and great Chinese father is finally able to retire and enjoy his old age with peace of mind.
[This content is a fictional story, please read it rationally, do not sit in the right seat, any name, place name, or other aspects involved in the text have nothing to do with reality (without any implications). If there is any similarity, it is purely a coincidence, please read it rationally. 】