The hustle and bustle of the city has made many people want to return to their hometowns to retire. As successful people in the city, retired doctors have also been full of expectations for returning to the countryside for retirement. However, his return was not smooth. Less than two years after he moved in, he chose to leave, which aroused people's curiosity and discussion. Through my conversations with the villagers, I gradually learned about his predicament.
As a retired doctor, he and his wife have a considerable pension and a well-off family. However, his relatives and friends came to him to borrow money, and some even borrowed money without returning. This kept him in a state of distress and helplessness. In addition, the culture of ceremonial rites in the countryside also made him feel heavy. Not only do he have to face the wedding gifts of relatives and friends, but also people often borrow a house from him to show off. For example, his own brother asked for the doctor's house to be temporarily used in order to marry his daughter-in-law, and entrusted him with a written note. This kind of family affection and face pull made him miserable.
The doctor did not fully understand the complex interpersonal relationships and realities of the countryside. He once thought that he would be able to live an idyllic life by returning to the countryside, but he was ruthlessly shattered by reality. His predicament makes one wonder if rural life is just a dream.
The poetic picture of rural life is desirable, but there are many inconveniences in reality. First, rural infrastructure is relatively inadequate, and markets such as transportation, health care, and shopping are not as convenient as those in cities. If you encounter problems such as clogged drains or damaged faucets, the response and efficiency of the repair service is not as good as it could be. This makes it difficult for rural residents to receive timely medical treatment in the face of emergencies, sometimes leading to tragedy.
Sanitation in rural areas is also relatively poor, with no central heating in winter and flies flying in summer. This is undoubtedly an unbearable situation for people who are accustomed to the comfortable and clean life of the city. In addition, the interpersonal environment in rural areas needs to be improved. The psychology of comparison is serious, and the borrowing relationship between relatives and friends and the exchange of gifts and gifts make people feel stressed. The high level of attention from villagers in rural areas makes it difficult for people to obtain privacy and freedom. In contrast, the stranger society in the city gives a more relaxed feeling.
The increasing number of returnees and people's nostalgia for rural life have also highlighted the plight of rural areas. During the Chinese New Year every year, people frequently return to their hometowns, and some even live in their hometowns during the day and in the county seat at night. This phenomenon shows that young people are reluctant to return to rural life beyond the constraints of their parents and traditional customs. Once the older generation dies, the younger generation will abandon the land they once relied on, casting a shadow over the future of the countryside.
Therefore, we must take a sober look at the issue of having a home in the countryside and a house in the city. In the real rural environment, there are only two kinds of people who are suitable for building a house in the countryside. One is that the economy is strong, and the investment of hundreds of thousands is insignificant to them, or even just for vacation; The other is people who are financially poor and cannot afford to buy a house in the city. In addition to these two cases, if you have settled down in the city, I advise you not to give up the opportunity to live in the city easily.
Looking back on the content of this article, I am deeply aware of the differences and struggles between urban and rural areas. The realities of the rural predicament and inconveniences have made me cherish the convenience and comfort of the city more and more. The freedom and privacy of urban life, as well as the vast space for development, make me believe more in the value of pursuing my dreams in the city. However, I also recognize that for some people, the rural countryside is what they are looking for. No matter what lifestyle you choose, the key is to be honest with your needs and circumstances and make choices that suit you.