The 70-year-old man, who had hoped to rely on his son in his old age, was deeply disappointed by his son's attitude. Ultimately, he made a decisive decision that left his son and daughter-in-law with no time to regret.
The story, shared by Mr. Qi on China's Baidu social media platform, has resonated with many people.
Lonely old age
My name is Qi Guodong, I am 70 years old, retired, and have two children, one son and one daughter. Previously, I never worried about old age because I trusted my children to take good care of me.
However, I never imagined life in my later years would be so difficult. Two years ago, my wife passed away from a stroke, leaving me to live alone. At first, life was comfortable and carefree because I could do everything myself. But since falling ill and being hospitalized, I've realized how difficult and lonely life can be without anyone to care for me.
One cold winter morning, with snow covering everything, I accidentally stepped on a slippery patch of ice and fell, injuring my bones and causing excruciating pain.
After being taken to the hospital by my neighbors, the doctor diagnosed me with a severe leg fracture and said I needed surgery. The hospital required a deposit of 20,000 RMB (approximately 70 million VND), and after a family member came to sign the surgery papers, I quickly called my son.
When my son arrived at the hospital, I was surprised to hear him say that he could only afford 10,000 RMB for the surgery because he still needed to pay for his daughter's schooling, and he asked me to call his daughter to cover the rest.
I was both heartbroken and saddened by my son's actions, but I couldn't do anything more than call my daughter. When my daughter arrived, she frantically asked if I was okay, if I was in pain, and quickly paid the full amount for the surgery.
That evening, my son-in-law also cooked nutritious meals and brought the grandchildren to visit me, to comfort me and pray for my speedy recovery.
Illustrative image.
During my time in the hospital, my daughter and son-in-law took very careful and thoughtful care of me; my daughter covered all my surgery and hospital expenses.
Conversely, I felt disappointed and devastated by my son and daughter-in-law's thoughtless behavior. They always made excuses about being busy and rarely came to visit me.
Show your son's heart.
When I was discharged from the hospital, the doctor said I needed someone to take care of me, so I proactively declined my daughter and son-in-law's kind offer and went to stay at my son's house. As soon as I moved in, I noticed their unfriendly attitude; their unwelcoming behavior was evident in every gesture.
When my daughter came to visit, I wanted to keep her for a meal, but my daughter-in-law bluntly told her to leave, saying, "There's no food at home; we've been too busy these past few days to buy any."
Seeing my daughter-in-law's reaction, I felt angry and sad. My daughter also understood my awkward situation, so she took the initiative to leave and said she would come again next time.
I sadly wondered why my son could be so heartless (Illustrative image).
Because my leg hasn't fully recovered, I need help walking, and due to my age, I frequently need to use the bathroom at night. Every time I ask my son for help, I can clearly see his anger and reluctance.
My son constantly complains that I shouldn't drink so much water anymore, and that I shouldn't torment my children and grandchildren. After I regained my ability to walk, I diligently helped with housework, but their attitude remained unchanged. Once, I was mopping the floor with wet clothes and my daughter-in-law almost fell.
The next day, my daughter-in-law gave me a suitcase and asked me to leave the house. I was truly shocked and deeply distressed, never imagining that one day I would be kicked out of my home by my daughter-in-law.
I called my daughter, unable to hold back my tears. Seeing me cry, she panicked and kept asking what had happened. I didn't tell her the truth, only that she had come to pick me up and I was staying at her house for a while.
When I arrived, my daughter didn't press me for answers; she just comforted me and took me home. My son-in-law and grandchildren welcomed me warmly, saying they were happy I came to live with them and that they could take good care of me.
Since moving in with my daughter and son-in-law, I've felt very happy and content. Every day, my children take good care of me, and my grandchildren gather around to ask about me. On weekends, the whole family goes for walks in the park and out to eat.
During this time, my son only called me once or twice occasionally to ask how I was doing, which really disappointed me.
A massive fortune and an unexpected decision.
After living with my daughter and son-in-law for three months, my house in the countryside was slated for demolition, and I received compensation of up to 2 million RMB (approximately 6.98 billion VND).
I decided to keep 1 million RMB (3.49 billion VND) in a savings account and give the rest to my daughter. I decided not to give any money to my son or daughter-in-law.
When my daughter heard my decision, she advised me to divide the inheritance equally with my brother to avoid conflict. Furthermore, my son called and said, "Dad, you need to think carefully. Don't forget that your daughter is married and in her old age, only your son, daughter-in-law, and grandchildren will take care of her."
Hearing my son's words made me laugh, but my disappointment in him reached its peak, and I angrily lectured him: "Even though I'm old, I'm still sharp enough. I'll treat those who treat me well in return. As for you and your wife, don't expect to get a single penny from me."
After that conversation, I felt much lighter and more relaxed. I followed my own decision and enjoyed a carefree old age with my children and grandchildren.
Glass
Source: https://giadinh.suckhoedoisong.vn/cu-ong-u70-co-7-ty-dong-tien-ban-nha-nhung-chia-cho-con-gai-1-nua-con-trai-tay-trang-goi-dien-nghe-loi-giai-thich-danh-nin-lang-172250213161021195.htm
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