Share a story of a small adventure. My best friend Lina and I, the two of us are idle when we get together. Ever since we retired, we've been planning a walk-and-go trip. We had saved up a lot of retirement money, and with our children independent and the elderly at home to take care of, this trip could not have come at a better time.
In the initial preparation stage, the two of us were as excited as we were in girlhood. Booked air tickets and hotels online, and then studied the strategy, and even prepared a lot of spare medicines, for fear that there would be three long and two short. Finally, it was set up and equipped, and we were waiting for the day of departure.
Finally, we packed our bags and stepped out of the house. For the first few days of the trip, everything was as expected. We visited a lot of interesting attractions, tasted local food, and exchanged travel tips with some fellow travelers. However, as time went on, I began to notice that something was wrong.
Lina, who always rushes to pay when she pays, at first I thought she was due to her bold personality. However, one day after dinner, when she pulled out her purse again, I accidentally caught a glimpse of the thick stack of cash in her purse, and I was stunned. I distinctly remember that before she left, she shared with me at least a few large certificates of deposit and cash in her wallet.
That night, I tossed and turned and couldn't sleep for a long time. We agreed before departure that everyone would pay half of the cost. Now, after half a year, my savings are about to bottom out, and with such expenses, I can't help but worry about how to maintain them in the next few days.
I thought of a lot of options, and even secretly wondered if I wanted to end the trip early if I didn't have enough money. But every time this thought flashed through me, and seeing Lina's carefree smiling face, my heart went up and down.
One day, we stopped in front of a small shop, and Lina suddenly asked to buy some local souvenirs for the children at home. I looked at the dazzling array of knick-knacks, and worry came back to me. I said tentatively, "Sister Lina, no matter how beautiful these gifts are, they can't stop us from saving some money." ”
Lina smiled, but didn't answer me. She turned and went into the store, and I was standing in the doorway, with mixed feelings. It's time for me to talk to Lina honestly about my concerns. Maybe she has a way, maybe, we can find a solution to the problem.
In the evening, in the quiet moonlight, Lina and I sat on the balcony of the hotel. A cup of hot tea with a little warmth in the cold wind. "Sister Lina, we have to talk about money. I got straight to the point. The air seemed to freeze for a few seconds, and then Lina's expression became complicated......
Looking at Lina's expression, I knew I was saying something wrong. But at that moment, I clearly saw a trace of doubt flashing in her eyes. I picked out a few words, took a deep breath, and tried to find a way to explain what I just said, "Lina, you know that we have spent 100,000 yuan on our trip for half a year. I only have a little bit left in my wallet right now. I'm not talking about you, I'm just trying to let you know that we have to be a little more cautious and can't be too big. "
Lina was silent for a moment, then looked at me deeply, and for a moment, I felt like I saw a sad glint in her eyes. She seemed to have something to say, but she didn't say it after all. She just nodded slightly, then turned and walked into the house.
That night, I didn't get much sleep. I know I've hurt Lina, but I have to speak out about my selfishness. I watched the moonlight shine on the windowsill, and my heart was mixed.
The next morning, I woke up to see that Lina had long since left, leaving only a note on the table. "I went to the bank to withdraw money and waited for me to come back. "The handwriting is immature, like when she was a girl. I sat on the edge of the bed, note in hand, feeling worse and worse.
I sat alone in my room for hours, waiting for Lina's return. However, she did not return until lunchtime. I picked up my phone and dialed her number, but there was no answer. My heart was sinking like a heavy stone.
When Lina came back late by pushing the door open, with a bag of change in her hand, I froze. "Lina, are you alright?" I looked at her, anxious. I stepped forward and took the bag in her hand, and it was so heavy that I couldn't hold it. Lina just looked at me quietly, without any expression.
"I did as you say," Lina said suddenly, in a faint voice, "and I withdrew all my deposits. Let's be ourselves. "
I looked down at the bag in my hand, which contained Lina's pension and some private money. Suddenly, I felt stupid. I glanced at Lina and saw that she had already walked back to her room, looking a little lonely in her back.
In Lina's back, I saw a mirror image of myself. My heart suddenly brightened, but how should I deal with Lina, who has been hurt? This time, how can I mend our friendship and regain the happiness we once had?