Some people, unless something happens to them, can't really empathize. This kind of person is often extremely selfish, unaware of his own behavior, and even takes it for granted. It is not until their interests are threatened that their hidden nature is revealed, and they become ** and cold. Julie in "It's All Good" is such a person.
What kind of person is Julie?In the original book, she is described as beautiful, intelligent, delicate and decisive. Such a woman must be outstanding in the workplace. However, her personality makes her seem inadequate when it comes to dealing with relationships.
Su Mingcheng's mother had warned him that Zhu Li was a difficult girl to handle. She thinks that this girl has been pampered since she was a child, cannot endure hardships, and is not suitable to be a wife. His mother also reminded him that Julie might leave him if he was in debt in the future.
A few years later, when Su Mingcheng was really in debt, he began to recall his mother's words. His heart began to feel uneasy. Although he and Julie still have a relationship, he is never sure if it is deep enough.
However, many times, things don't turn out the way we thought. After Su Mingcheng's beating incident and investment failure, Zhu Li finally couldn't bear the pressure and chose to leave. For Su Mingcheng, this was a heavy blow. He felt that Julie's departure was too heartless, but he also understood that this was the limit of Julie's bearing.
In fact, Zhu Li has long been unable to endure the chaos and bottomless problems of the Su family. Investment failure was just the straw that broke the camel's back. She didn't understand why things in the Su family became so tricky after Su's mother left. In those days that weren't her, all the things that were buried came out at once, and they became more and more tricky. She couldn't bear to have to squander her hard-earned wages for the once non-existent "dad" and pay for his house. Seeing Su Ming look like a child who didn't grow up, her attitude was cloudy, and the traits that she thought were cute before now made her feel out of place. What made her even more unacceptable was that she had to bear the consequences for Su Mingcheng's mistakes. What suffocated her the most was the silent spell that could never get rid of - the Su family.
She had naively thought that as long as she paid off her debts, life would go back to the past, and she would be able to get rid of it all. However, naivety does not match reality after all.
As early as when Zhu Li and Su Mingcheng went home to meet their parents, the secrets of this family had already begun to appear. But Julie, who is immersed in the fantasy of a happy life, does not perceive all this. As a woman, she is also a coquettish little woman, she just wants to build a small family with Su Mingcheng that belongs to the two of them. Therefore, she was unaware of the Su family's abnormal behavior, and did not realize that she was already in the center of the storm.
In this family war, she became the attacker from the beginning. Why?First of all, the house she and Su Mingcheng bought when they married on the basis that another person was homeless and suffered unfair treatment. Although she doesn't know anything about it, in a sense, she also plays the role of a promoter. Secondly, she and Su Mingcheng are gnawing at the old, the only difference is that Su Mingcheng is directly gnawing at the old, while Zhu Li is indirectly gnawing at the old. As Su Mingcheng said: "Julie, my money is all spent on you!."If it weren't for your vanity and wanting a brand name for everything, I would have asked my mom again and again if she wanted moneyHearing this, Julie was speechless. Su Mingcheng, I want you to figure things out for me. I will pay you back whatever I owe to your Su family. Then, the quarrel between the two intensified.
In life, we often have to pay a price. Nothing is free, and every piece of it needs to be paid. The marriage between Su Mingcheng and Zhu Li is actually very common in life. The two have their own expectations and needs, because love came together, and then entered into marriage and started their own lives. Everything seemed perfect and everything went according to plan. As adults, people settle down and live their lives, while older people enjoy their retirement and everything is in order.
But there is a loophole in this perfection that Julie ignores: their happiness is built on the sacrifices of others. With the death of Sue's mother, this balance was broken. After her death, cracks began to appear in the Su family, and those past events hidden under the calm surface gradually surfaced. And the incident of Su Mingcheng's beating made the atmosphere of this family tense.
This touches on Julie's point of interest. In her opinion, Mingyu's beating was just a trivial matter, and it was normal for brothers to fight. No matter what others told her how badly Mingyu was injured, she couldn't listen. She was only worried about Su Mingcheng, completely ignoring that Mingyu was still in the hospital. If this is her love for Su Mingcheng, then this love is a little too selfish. When Julie is confronted with Su Mingcheng's drunkenness and threats of violence, her reaction is very real. She felt so frightened and helpless that she didn't even dare to turn on the light, so she could only hide in the main guard and close the door tightly. At this point, her intellect and emotions are clearly separated. Although she knew that it was unrealistic to call her parents, she instinctively dialed 110 at this critical moment. This behavior contrasts sharply with her previous sane image, and also highlights the different reactions of people in the face of danger.
In the play, Su Mingcheng's investment failure seems to be due to his over-impulsiveness and impatience. But in reality, this may be due to his immaturity. He was clearly unaware of the risks of investing and was bent on proving himself. He dismisses Julie's warnings, and even shows disdain for her sane analysis. This attitude not only caused him to lose Julie's trust, but also exposed flaws in his character.
Julie's trust in Su begins to waver, especially after she discovers the lipstick on his shirt. This is not only a clear sign of physical betrayal, but also a symbol of the collapse of her understanding and trust in Su Mingcheng. This feeling is more painful than the actual betrayal, because it represents her misjudgment of Su Mingcheng.
Overall, the show shows the complexity and multifaceted nature of human nature through these plots. Whether it's Zhu Li, Su Mingcheng, or others, their actions and choices reflect the light and darkness of human nature. Especially in the face of stress and crisis, the true face of people is often revealed. I have a lot of admiration for Julie. Although she sometimes appears selfish, her selfishness is not unreasonable. She understands when to hold on and when to let go, not wasting time and affection on a tree that has withered. Whether it's the series or the original book, I really appreciate Julie's calmness and decisiveness. When Zhu Li recounted in detail the events of last night and this morning, Zhu's father and mother scolded Ming Cheng excitedly, hoping to go to him immediately to settle accounts. However, Zhu Li calmly announced: "Dad, Mom, I have decided to divorce Su Mingcheng. I thought about it carefully, his personality is not sound and cannot be changed. I have no faith in his mother unless he is resurrected. ”
Divorce, which is a big deal for the average family. But as Zhu Li said, she has given everything for Su Mingcheng. When Su Mingcheng was imprisoned, Zhu Li did not give up on him and always encouraged him to come out of the shadows. However, Su Mingcheng's betrayal makes Julie realize that he is not someone worth entrusting for life. He made the investment without telling Julie, and Julie didn't blame him after the failure. But when his uncle ran to the unit, Julie was completely disappointed. Su Mingcheng not only quarreled with his sister at home, but also had a discord with the leader in the company. His self-righteousness and running into walls everywhere make Julie realize that he has changed and is no longer worthy of her affection.
In the depths of Julie's heart, she always kept a clear head. Although the chaos of the Su family bothered her for a while, she eventually overcame these obstacles and moved on. She firmly believes that as long as she takes that brave step, a new life will await her ahead.