Chapter 24 — Winning 5.8 Million Yuan Lottery, I Just Told My Parents I Won 200,000 Yuan

“It wasn't until later that my mother understood…”

“Helping people does not mean filling your child's entire life with it.”

“Mom photocopied these and sent them to you…”

“It's not for me to always hate anyone.”

“But to tell you…”

“From now on, I will no longer hide my self-pity in my heart.”

“I also won't let you keep cleaning up the messes you make.”

“You can live your life in peace.”

“And mom…”

“Mom will also learn how to live soberly.”

After reading that letter... I sat silently for a long time. The sunlight outside the window spreads across the floor. The living room of the new house is strangely quiet. There are no more people holding banners. There are no more relatives reaching out to ask for money. No one uses children, gratitude, love or the words filial piety to force me to give in. I put the letter in a drawer. Keep it separate from your reward records. Love... It's love. Whoever tries to mix those two things together... will eventually turn people's hearts into a puddle of mud. The case also came to an end. Cousin and Uncle Hai... They both have to suffer the consequences they deserve. The aunt was also handled in accordance with the law because of repeated harassment, spreading personal information and participating in falsifying documents... In the past... She liked to say one sentence the most.

"There's no reason for people in the family to hold grudges overnight."

But this time... What remained after the night... Was not hatred. And also... The last limit that I kept for myself. A long time later... Mom came to visit my new house. She stood in front of the door. In her hand, she only carried a small bag containing steamed dumplings that she herself had wrapped. Do not bring any relatives. Also do not ask for help on behalf of anyone. After entering the house... Mom looked at the bright, neat living room. There was a hint of embarrassment in his eyes.

“I didn't tell anyone where you were.”

“Don't tell anyone.”

I received the bag of cookies.

“I know.”

Her eyes immediately turned red. I don't bring up the past. Just go back to the stove to boil water. Mother quietly followed behind.

“Gia Gia…”

“Can you stay and eat dinner with me tonight?”

I paused a bit. Then smile. That evening... The three of us sat around the dining table. Let's eat dumplings together. Dad drank a small glass of wine. Mom kept bringing me food. Picked up half and stopped. I'm afraid I'll be upset. I gently pushed the rice bowl towards her.

“Give me another piece.”

Mom was stunned. Tears almost fell into the bowl. I don't say the word forgiveness. My mother also did not force me to say those two words. We both understand. There are cracks... Will forever be there. As long as you don't continue to fill it with lies, pride and greed... Then over time... It can gradually close its mouth. After eating... I sent my parents downstairs. Before the elevator doors closed... Mom looked at me.

“Gia Gia…”

“If you have fun later…”

“If you want to talk, just say it.”

“I don't want to say…”

“There's no need to say it.”

“I will never blame you for hiding it from me again.”

I nodded. The elevator door slowly closed. I returned home. Standing by the window, watching my parents leave the apartment complex. Mom walked very slowly. No more looking back. That moment... I suddenly remembered the night I won the lottery. I stared at the fragile lottery ticket inside hand. My heart was beating so hard it felt like it wanted to jump out of my chest. I used to think... Finally, fate gave me a gift that fell from the sky. But then I understand. The real luck... It's not about winning five million, eight hundred thousand yuan. When everyone wanted to push me onto the table to share a share... I didn't bow my head. And finally... I was able to pull my mother... Away from that very table.