Especially at this time, he was injured and hospitalized. It was the emotional moment. The moment he saw the caller ID, the old man's eyes really got wet.
He thought it was the old man at home who missed him.
Parents are old.
He is also old.
Even if his parents don't call, he plans to visit his parents at home when he is discharged from the hospital.
They don't have much time left.
…
The result... made him a little sad.
It's not that he doesn't want to help his brother.
He was also worried about his nephew.
However, when the call was connected, the first shocking thing he said was that his nephew was getting married and his uncle wanted to get more money.
So long no see...
No care.
Nothing homely.
He even suspected that if it hadn't been for his nephew's incident, there would never have been such a call.
…
Especially after knowing that he could not afford much money, the unpleasant words his parents said really made him feel hurt.
…
He answered the call with great expectations, but it ended on an unhappy note.
He didn't even have time to say that he was injured and hospitalized.
…
Later, his brother called him.
He just told him that he was injured and hospitalized.
My parents are old and it is inconvenient for them to travel.
But his brother, sister-in-law, nephew and his girlfriend all came to the hospital to see him.
Suddenly there were so many people in the ward, and he was happy.
However, there was a big age difference between him and his brother, and they didn't spend much time together. At first sight, the atmosphere between them was inevitably a bit awkward.
Fortunately, my sister-in-law has an outgoing personality.
Soon, the ward became peaceful and harmonious.
…
But what happened next made the old man think back on the harmony and harmony at that time, but he had a different feeling.
"I even regretted it. It would have been better if I had not told them about my hospitalization."
"It would be nice if they didn't come to the hospital to see me..."
"It would be nice if... I put the pearls away..."
…
pearl?
Xiao Xiao suddenly understood a little bit, "The pearl that Xiaomei gave you?"
The old man nodded.
The hand holding the teacup couldn't help but tighten a little.
It was given to him by Xiaomei, the pearl turned into by her own tears.
…
"I have been hospitalized, so the pearl has always been kept in the ward."
"I don't know who saw my pearl that time..."
The old man lowered his eyes.
At that time, he was still wondering why his family called again so soon?
In the past, every time we broke up on bad terms, he would call us back.
Unless, like before, I had something to do with him at home, I would take the initiative to call him.
yes.
How had he forgotten this before?
Sure enough, being hospitalized had more of an impact on him than he thought.
He even thought...the two old men realized that their attitude towards him was too bad, so they called again.
result……
The first call was to ask him for money.
On the second call, I still asked him for money.
Without waiting for his doubts, the two old men couldn't wait to say the word "pearl".
He was stunned.
The two old men could not stop complaining in their ears.
How can he say he has no money when he obviously has money?
Saying that he is an unkind uncle...
…
The two old men asked him to sell the pearls.
Seemingly realizing that their tone was a little tough, the two old men said that pearls were nothing more than dead objects, so how could they be as important as their nephew's marriage?
…
Mr. Zhao finally reacted.
"How do you know I have pearls?"
He asked his doubts.
"Qianqian saw it."
The old lady blurted out, "They are very beautiful pearls."
“Very valuable.”
That girl Qianqian has always liked pearls.
I don't have much expertise in pearls, but I do have some judgment ability.
She said that her elder brother’s pearls were in much better condition than the pearl necklace she had seen before that cost hundreds of thousands.
She was confused at the time.
beautiful.
The price can be imagined.
If these pearls are sold, the gift money will definitely be enough.
The woman excitedly told the two old men about the situation.
After all, she and her uncle had not seen each other for several years and were not familiar with him.
There is no such thing as a precious pearl.
This matter still requires the two old men to come forward.
...
Hence the current phone number.
Mr. Zhao was silent.
To be honest, his first reaction was one of displeasure.
These are no ordinary pearls.
He doesn't mean how good the pearls are or how valuable they are...
But these pearls were transformed from Xiaomei's tears...the tears she shed after knowing that he could not keep the appointment...
These pearls are unique and very precious treasures to him.
This represents Xiaomei's feelings for him.
How could he sell such an important pearl?
Even if Xiaomei doesn't know it, he still can't get over the hurdle in his heart.
He originally planned to take the pearl as his burial gift.
...
Xiaomei may cry again in the future.
But not because of him.
He has already decided.
Let the child cry once and that's enough.
Therefore, these pearls are the only tears Xiaomei sheds for him.
Such a special and precious pearl...let him sell it?
How could he... be willing to give up?
...
The two old men did not notice Zhao Lei's silence.
After burying their grievances, they naturally asked Zhao Lei to sell the pearl as soon as possible and give them the money.
Said that the day they were looking for was not far away.
Marriage is a big event, so preparations should be made in advance.
...
"Dad, Mom!"
Realizing that the two old men were about to hang up the phone, Zhao Lei shouted loudly faster than his brain.
After hearing the inquiry on the phone, Zhao Lei reacted with a wry smile.
really......
He took a deep breath.
He knew that if something was said, it was best to be prepared to face the consequences.
"...I don't sell pearls."
"What?"
Zhao Lei's voice was a little soft and vague.
Neither of the two old men, whose ears didn't work very well, heard clearly.
"What did you say?"
"louder."
...
"I don't sell pearls!"
This time, Zhao Lei said this sentence clearly.
The atmosphere suddenly became a little stagnant.
It's quiet on the phone.
Zhao Lei could vaguely hear the breathing of the two old men.
...
"Why?"
The two old men finally found their voices.
Zhao Lei could clearly hear the shock and disbelief of the two old men.
yes.
Why?
Just a few pearls.
But......
"Those pearls were a gift from a very important friend of mine."
"They're special."
"I can't sell them."
If two old people or their family members are in urgent need of life-saving money at this time, he will sell the pearl even if he is reluctant to part with it.
But now, it's just my nephew's marriage that has suffered a setback...
...
It's not a small thing, but it's not a big thing either.
...
You can solve your own problems by yourself, right?
My nephew is older.
They are all getting married.
You can't just ask your family for help whenever something goes wrong.