There's an old saying, "You can't get a pie in the sky." This proverb tells us that there is no easy way to make a profit in life, and don't be greedy for small gains, so as not to fall into the trap. Today, the story I'm going to tell is about a lesson that happened to a man in pursuit of a small bargain.
The protagonist of the story is a young man named Mr. Wang, who was 31 years old at the time and had been single. Mr. Wang's appearance is not outstanding, and his family conditions are relatively ordinary. Despite his desire to find a suitable partner, he has not been able to do so.
One day, Mr. Wang's relatives introduced him to a girl with good conditions, who not only liked the woman's excellence, but also a relatively low bride price - only 100,000 yuan. What made the Wang family even more excited was that the woman was willing to return the gift of 150,000 yuan. The news encouraged Mr. Wang and his family to believe that they had finally found a good chance at marriage.
However, things didn't go as smoothly as they thought. In the process of meeting with the woman, Mr. Wang gradually learned that the woman had made a series of requirements, including his height, weight, work, etc. These demands made him suspicious and worried about whether he would be able to meet the woman's expectations.
Despite his uneasiness, Mr. Wong eventually agreed to discuss the marriage with the woman's parents. In the course of the discussion, the woman proposed a lower price and asked the second child to follow the woman's surname. In the face of the woman's request, the Wang family finally accepted these conditions, in order to seek this good match.
However, the approach of the marriage made Mr. Wang feel even more anxious. He began to worry about the bride's appearance and weight, and feared that he would encounter an unsatisfactory marriage. He complained to his father, who decided to give his cousin a red envelope to thank her for her help.
Eventually, the wedding took place. When Mr. Wang finally met the bride, he found that her appearance was not as good as he expected. At the wedding, the bride sat on his lap, making him feel quite uncomfortable. This embarrassing moment made him doubt his choice even more.
The days after marriage were not as happy as he imagined. Mr. Wang begins to feel regret and confusion, and he realizes that his greed for small advantages has led to an unsatisfactory marriage. He complained to his father, who was angry, but he also understood that he was ultimately the one who suffered.
This story teaches us that there are no easy shortcuts to profit in life. Don't be greedy for small gains, and don't give up your future requirements for the sake of temporary benefits. Marriage is an important decision in life that should be based on mutual respect and genuine affection, rather than a hasty decision just for a little financial gain.
Ultimately, Mr. Wang's story becomes a profound reflection on how to avoid a bigger price to pay. Marriage is a long march of life, we should cherish this feeling, not greedy for small gains, and not fall into the trap.