The aunt became more and more enthusiastic as she spoke. My cousin had already stood in the corner aggrievedly. If the aunt continued to speak, my cousin would have to wipe her tears in front of everyone. It was only then that Shen Dapeng understood why during this meeting, my cousin became so arrogant.
My eldest uncle is just as taciturn.
She used to think that it was due to her stability after growing up, but it turned out that it was the pressure from her family and her failure in the college entrance examination that caused her to lose her confidence. Especially what her aunt said just now really hurt her self-esteem.
In contrast, what my eldest uncle said was more reasonable. For some things, hard work will not necessarily lead to rewards, and it is not like those "inspirational brothers" said, perseverance will always lead to success.
On the road of growth in life, more often than not, we have worked hard and fought hard but still can't see the road ahead clearly. We have experienced failures that are not failures, successes that are not successes, mediocrity, and an ordinary life.
But... who can say clearly whether an ordinary life is mediocrity or simple happiness?
"Okay, New Year's Eve, stop talking!"
The eldest uncle gave a rare shout, which made everyone in the room stunned. The person who usually used 'um' to express his words actually yelled at people. It seemed that he was really angry.
"What are you shouting at me? What are you shouting for? Aren't I also thinking about my daughter's future? Dapeng is studying in the capital, which is the famous Shuimu University in the country. The teachers, classmates, and friends I know must all be capable people.
If Xinxin University works harder and takes the undergraduate exam in three years, maybe she can go to the capital to take the postgraduate entrance exam..."
The eldest aunt has a strong temper and doesn't care about the presence of the family at all, let alone whether it's the Chinese New Year. In fact, it's not her fault. The eldest uncle has always been honest and kind. She needs to worry about everything at home and abroad. Being stronger is nothing.
question.
In particular, children are the future expectations of their parents. My cousin did not do well in the college entrance examination, and it is reasonable for my aunt to be disappointed. Moreover, what my aunt said is also reasonable. It is indeed a way out, but Shen Dapeng himself has never thought about it.
, one day I actually became what parents call 'other people's children'!
"Auntie, stop arguing! Since my cousin has worked hard, she won't feel ashamed of her youth!"
Shen Dapeng didn't want to reason with his elders. The elders all had their own life experiences and naturally looked at the world and things differently. He didn't want to reason with his aunt, or with a woman. That was simply... haha!
There are thousands of paths in life, and getting into college is just one of them. It is relatively the simplest. There is nothing wrong with choosing any of them. My aunt used to be a female worker in a cannery, but now she can also succeed in starting a business.
"Look at what Dapeng said. You can't be ashamed of your youth! Xinxin, Mom, I hope you can also say such ambitious words. Three years is enough for you to take the self-study undergraduate exam.
You chose a computer major. I have asked my old classmates for you. They all say that it is very easy to find a job in the computer industry. When the time comes, you can work with a bachelor's degree and take the postgraduate entrance examination while working. As long as you are willing to work hard, you can get at least one job in a month.
Salary starts at 5,000!”
Parents' expectations are always good, and their plans are always ideal, but they are just their thoughts and they never consider the pressure their children will endure.
A few dozen seconds and a few words are enough for the aunt to arrange the child's five years of time. But in five years and more than 1,800 days and nights, how hard should the child work? How should he fight? How can he not let his family down?
"Auntie, don't talk about Sister Xinxin. She even cried. You adults are so strict in studying. I don't want to go to school anymore. I still have free time during the holidays. I have Sister Xinxin and Brother Dapeng to play with me and have food.
Endless snacks.”
Although Li Ting was young, there was a ghostly look in her eyes. With just a few words, her eldest sister was at a loss. She couldn't help but laugh or cry, and the atmosphere in the room relaxed a little.
"Chunfang, the children have their own way to go, and we can't stay with them forever."
Grandma must have heard the quarrel in the house and entered the house from the kitchen at some point. "I think our Xinxin is pretty good, so what if she doesn't study well? As long as she is willing to endure hardships when she is young, she will definitely be able to live a good life in the future."
"I'm not worried about her. Life is so stressful now. In jobs like mine and Liqing's, we earn a dead salary of 700 to 800 yuan a month. We can't buy her a house in the county, and we haven't saved much money to give her as a pawn.
The dowry, if she doesn’t study hard and work hard, won’t she be bullied when she gets to her husband’s house?”
"Go, our Xinxin is still young, so we are not in a hurry to get married!"
Grandma fondly touched her granddaughter's ponytail, her eyes were kind and gentle, "Besides, Xinxin needs to have a good head and looks. Any young man who marries Xinxin should not treat her like a treasure!"
"Grandma!!" Wang Shenxin shyly shook her ponytail and lowered her head with a flushed face.
"Huh? I'm sorry! Grandma just said that she is not willing to let you get married! But your mother is right, you have to work hard in the future to have a stable job and income, so that others will not look down upon you.
, our family doesn’t have much background, so we can’t help you with anything, so you have to fight it out on your own, do you understand?”
Grandma's words were not only addressed to Wang Shenxin, but also to Shen Dapeng and Li Ting. Shen Dapeng and Wang Shenxin could understand them. As for Li Ting, she was still nibbling shrimp crackers and preserved fruit as if nothing happened.
"Mom! It's my fault. It's such a joyous Chinese New Year day, so don't talk about such unpleasant nonsense! No more, I'll go to the kitchen and cook some dumplings. I haven't eaten at noon, so I'll cook some for a taste!"
The aunt is indeed a typical female character. She changes her attitude whenever she wants. Just now, she looked like she would not give up until her daughter becomes a doctor. In the blink of an eye, she changed into a smiling face and said, "Today's dumpling fillings are really good.
It's pure wild boar meat that I asked a friend to buy at the market a few years ago. They gave me five kilograms in total, but I don't know if it's enough to eat."
"Dapeng, there are firecrackers in the warehouse. Go and set them off with the 500-ring couplet. It is auspicious to have a lively New Year. There are still two firecrackers. Do you dare to set them off? If not, I will set them off later!"
Although Shen Dapeng is 1.8 meters tall and has gone to college, in the eyes of his uncle who has not contacted him for many years, like Wang Shenxin, he is still a child who has not been baptized by society. In fact, not only in the eyes of his uncle, but also in the eyes of all the elders, the child is
As children grow up and become successful, they will also subconsciously want to protect them.
"Don't dare? I'm afraid I might lose it accidentally."
"Brother Dapeng, wait for me, I'll go too."
Shen Dapeng walked out, and Li Ting followed him, covering her mouth and whispering: "My mother bought so many beautiful fireworks, don't set them all off, save some for me."
"Okay, let's play together when it gets dark at night!" Shen Dapeng smiled faintly.