In this noisy and busy world, I, Lin Xiao, once thought that our love could withstand all wind and rain. My encounter with Xiaojie was like a fairy tale accident, full of romance and beauty. We met in the university library and were brought together by a book we liked. From friends to lovers, our feelings develop naturally. After graduating, we decided to face life's challenges and unknowns together.
However, reality is always more complex than imagined. Our love has encountered an obstacle in the bride price.
Xiaoxiao, my mother has agreed, and the bride price only needs 500,000. One day, Xiaojie said this to me, his voice was full of helplessness and expectation. In my hometown, the bride price is an integral part of marriage, and although I have reservations about this tradition, I feel helpless in the face of family pressures.
For Xiaojie's family, 500,000 is a huge amount of money. Although they run a small family factory with a stable income, they are not wealthy. I knew that Xiaojie was anxious about raising the bride price, so I repeatedly discussed with my family to find a solution. I can see his efforts and empathize with him.
Xiaojie, do we really need so many bride prices? "I tried to consult with him and hopefully find a compromise solution.
Xiaoxiao, I don't want to do this either. But you know, it's not just about money, it's about the face and dignity of both families. Xiaojie replied helplessly.
I understand Xiaojie, and I also understand the complex family concept behind it. But when I saw that he was worried about the bride price, my heart became heavy. I began to wonder if such love was really worth it.
As time passed, our relationship became more and more rigid because of the bride price. Until one day, Xiaojie told me that he decided to give up.
Xiaoxiao, I'm ......I decided to marry another girl, and her family only needed a bride price of 170,000 yuan. Xiaojie's voice was low, coming through **, like a lightning bolt hitting my heart.
At that moment, I was stupid. I can't believe that the person who once swore to spend my life with me could so easily give up our love and choose a "cheaper" future.
Why? I asked, almost choked up.
Xiaoxiao, I'm sorry. I'm tired and don't want to fight over money anymore. Her family requirements are simple and I find ......I think it's happier that way. "Jay's answer was ironic, and I couldn't hear any nostalgia for our love from his words.
After hanging up**, I sat in the room for a long time, and my heart was like ashes. At that moment, I realized that love is so fragile in the face of reality. My love story ended in a heartbreaking way.
In the days that followed, I experienced pain and struggle like never before. I began to reflect on our love, on those so-called traditions and family values. I have come to understand that true love should not be based on material things, and should not be bound by customs such as bride price.
After a long period of self-repair, I gradually found myself. I have learned to be more independent and to be more assertive in my values in the face of love and marriage. Although I still believe in love, I know that I will be more cautious about it and not let it collapse easily in the face of reality again.
It was a painful experience, but it also made me grow. I hope that my story will inspire those who are going through similar challenges to understand that while pursuing love, we also need to be brave enough to confront and challenge stereotypes and traditions. True love should be free and equal, and should not be limited by any material conditions.
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