Xiao Wang, a 35-year-old executive of a state-owned enterprise in Hangzhou, is in the bustling city of Hangzhou, but with the stability and steadfastness unique to northerners. He is more than 1.8 meters tall, but he has been repeatedly frustrated in the blind date market, for no other reason than the label of "old age and poor conditions".
Although he owns two properties in his name, with an annual salary of only 100,000 yuan, he is not on the road to finding love. The last blind date, a girl who was one year younger than him, although the nature of work and income were similar, made him feel unprecedented pressure.
On the night of the blind date, the bill sent by the girl made Xiao Wang dumbfounded. With a monthly household expenditure of $9,900, he began to wonder if his financial strength could support a family. The girls detailed their expenses ranging from basic living expenses to ceremonies, and even possible irregular expenses in the future, such as the illness of both parents and the schooling of their children.
Xiao Wang tried to explain that he is currently living in his parents' house, and both houses are renting, and he has enough financial ability to cope with these expenses in the future. However, the girls believe that the annual family income of 200,000 yuan is too small to meet the needs of the future family. This made Xiao Wang feel extremely tired, and he felt that he was overwhelmed by the double pressure of love and responsibility.
At the beginning of last year, Xiao Wang had a relationship close to marriage. However, when discussing marriage, the girl made a request that he could not accept: not to sleep in the same bed after marriage and not to live as a couple. This shocked and disappointed Xiao Wang, and the two eventually broke up amicably.
Last month, Xiao Wang ended another relationship. This time it was because the girl thought he didn't have a car and proposed to break up. Although Xiao Wang tried to explain that he couldn't shake the number and suggested to buy a tram and other solutions, the girl still insisted on her own point of view. Eventually, the two broke up due to disagreement over the purchase of a house.
Xiao Wang, who has been going around the blind date market for four or five years, has lost count of how many times he has kissed. Although he has become friends with many charity matchmakers, he has not found his other half. He said with emotion: "In the blind date market, age and conditions seem to have become an insurmountable gap. But I believe that one day, I will meet that person who is willing to face life's challenges with me. ”