This article is a fictional novel, the pictures are all network pictures, and the names of people and places are all apocryphal.
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My name is Xiaomin, I am 25 years old this year, and I am a novice who has just graduated from university and is new to the workplace.
I have a very warm family, and among them, my grandmother gives me the most warmth.
My grandmother is 80 years old this year, and her eyes always shine with love, like the warmest harbor in the world, always giving our whole family shelter and love.
My mother is my grandmother's eldest daughter, an ordinary office worker, with a monthly salary of about 4,000 yuan.
Although the salary is not very high, she has been trying to support the family's expenses.
The burden of her family always made her smile a little tired.
Together with my dad, she did everything they could, to give me a warm home.
The second aunt is the second daughter of her grandmother, she has been smart and clever since she was a child, and when she grew up, she did not choose to become an office worker, but chose to do a small business.
In the past few years, the business has gradually grown, and the family's economic conditions are much better than ours.
Her family lives in a big house in the city center, and she can often be seen posting beautiful photos of various travels in her circle of friends.
This year is my grandmother's 80th birthday, and it is a very important day for us.
Our family is very serious and wants to give Grandma an unforgettable celebration.
Although my mother and second aunt usually have some small frictions because of the different family environments, on the eve of my grandmother's birthday, both of them put their minds on how to celebrate my grandmother's birthday.
Although my mother has a tight life, she still saves money and starts preparing for my grandmother's birthday gift a month in advance, wanting to surprise my grandmother.
She made a photo album with her own hands, which recorded the photos and memories of her grandmother's family gatherings over the years, and she hoped that through this album, her grandmother could recall the good old days.
On the second aunt's side, the economic conditions permitted, and she decided to hold a grand birthday party for her grandmother.
She booked a luxurious banquet hall in advance at a well-known hotel in the city center, and invited a professional planning team to prepare exquisite birthday cakes and sumptuous dishes, as well as invite singers to sing live, and strive to make this birthday party an unforgettable experience.
On my grandmother's birthday, I set off early from the rental house, bringing my mother's carefully prepared photo album and my handwritten greeting card, and rushed to the celebration site happily.
But what happened next was something we didn't expect!
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On that day, the sun was just right and the breeze was not dry, so I set off from my rental house in the northern suburbs, filled with excitement and anticipation, and finally arrived at my grandmother's house after almost an hour of bus ride.
As soon as I entered the door, I saw that the room was full of relatives, and it was very lively, and the air was full of laughter, which made people feel very comfortable.
My grandmother sat in the main seat of the living room, with a happy smile on her face, and when she saw me coming, her eyes turned into a slit.
When it's time to eat, everyone sits around, and the table is full of all kinds of delicious dishes, smoky and hot, and the atmosphere is warm.
At this time, although my mother was a little nervous, she still took out a red envelope from her bag, gently put it in my grandmother's hand, and said, "Mom, this is my birthday gift for you, although it is not much, but it is all my heart." ”
I could clearly see the sweat in my mother's palms, and I knew that the 600 yuan was already doing her best.
Seeing that her mother only gave 600 yuan, the second aunt also handed the red envelope to her grandmother, and said in a particularly high voice: "Mom, this is my birthday gift for you, 4,000 yuan, you can use it to buy something you like." ”
However, there was an obvious pride and comparison in her words, and it didn't take long for the second aunt to start her "performance", showing a disdainful smile, and saying to her mother in a prickly tone: "Really, I can't even take out this money, and I can't even do the most basic filial piety." ”
I saw that my mother's face was red and white, obviously hurt by my second aunt's words.
At this moment, Grandma suddenly put the spoon down, the smile on her face turned serious, and her voice trembled although it was loud: "What are you doing here?" Is filial piety to be measured by money?! I know your mother's situation, 600 yuan she has done her best. I don't want to see my daughter fight over money, and I don't want to see you show off and taunt like that. ”
The whole table suddenly fell silent, everyone did not speak, and the air seemed to freeze.
The second aunt's face also changed, and she looked a little embarrassed.
I looked at my mother, and there was a tear in her eyes, but she quickly pursed her lips and smiled, and continued to eat with her head down.
At that moment, I felt indescribable complexity and emotion in my heart, felt the emotional entanglement between different members of the family, and also saw my grandmother's deep love for us.
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After the tension eased for a while, the second aunt suddenly stood up, faced her mother, and said with a hint of apology in her eyes: "Sister, I spoke too much just now, I shouldn't measure filial piety in this way, I'm sorry." ”
I noticed that the second aunt's voice was trembling slightly, as if she was also experiencing inner struggle and introspection.
Mom was stunned for a moment, then showed a gentle smile, she shook her head gently and said, "Sister, we are all a family, it's okay." In the future, we must be more tolerant and cherish the family affection between us even more, as our mother taught. ”
Although the words were simple, they were full of affection and tolerance, which made everyone present feel the warmth and importance of family.
After that small dispute, the second aunt's attitude has also changed a lot.
Instead of measuring everything in terms of material and money as before, she began to be more involved in the family, whether it was holidays or ordinary days, she could always be seen busy.
Our family gatherings have also become more frequent and enthusiastic, and my grandmother always smiles the most at this time, and her eyes are full of pride and satisfaction for this big family.
This experience was also a profound learning and growth for me.
I have come to understand that the true value of family affection is by no means something that can be measured by money.
The support and companionship between family members, and the mutual care and help in those ordinary days, are the most valuable treasures in our lives.
Grandma's smile has become a common memory for us, and every time I think of that day, my heart is filled with warmth and gratitude.
Because of that small twist and turn, the family became closer and more harmonious, and cherished every moment between each other even more.
My grandmother often said, "Money is important, but the affection and companionship between family members are what make life rich and meaningful." ”
I deeply believe that since then, no matter what challenges life throws at me, I know that with the support and love of my family, I have the strength to overcome everything.
This story is purely fictional, the names and events in the story are fictional, and the purpose of using place names is only for the purpose of describing the plot and making it easy to read and understand.