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I'm Li Ming, a 35-year-old sales manager. My wife Xiao and I have been together for 10 years, and we have been living a plain but stable life. We have a 4-year-old daughter, Xiaoyu, and we all love her and hope that she can grow up healthy and happy.
Although we can live a well-off life, with rising housing prices and the increasing cost of educating our daughters, our financial pressure is also increasing. In order to ease the burden a little, my wife also started to help me do some small business with small profits and quick turnover.
One day, I saw that my neighbor had changed to a brand-new Chery, and I couldn't help but feel a strong desire to compare. I immediately brought it up to my wife when I got home:
"Do you know that the neighbor's house has a new car, it's the kind of big and handsome Chery. "
My wife looked up at me and said, "Oh, yes? "
"But our cars are about to be scrapped, and if you look at it, it's a little too shabby. Why don't we get another one?"
The wife hesitated for a moment and said, "But our current economic situation is not very optimistic, can we afford the cost of a new car?"
"I think we can make a down payment and we'll pay off the rest slowly. You see, the car is almost out of use anyway, so how nice it would be to get a new one!"
The wife was silent for a moment, but finally said, "Okay, let's try it." But be sure to calculate all the expenses clearly, and don't put a bigger burden on the family. "
When I heard my wife's consent, I was excited. I couldn't wait to start asking around about Chery's prices and loan terms. I think even if the economy is a little tight now, as long as we make a down payment, we can pay off the rest of the loan slowly.
We weighed it for a long time, and finally decided to borrow money for a Chery. In order to make up the down payment, we went around asking relatives and friends to borrow money, and even relatives in our hometown were mobilized. My wife also started to help me do odd jobs to earn extra money.
Finally, we struggled to scrape together the funds to replace the car. When we drove home in the brand-new Chery, although we were a little excited, we were also full of guilt and anxiety.
I know that we have mortgaged this two-bedroom house in order to change this car. I am worried that this will put a heavy burden on the family's finances and that my daughter's education may be affected in the future. I often think about whether this decision was the right one in the dead of night.
While we were still struggling to repay our loans, my boss suddenly informed me that I needed to lay off employees due to the company's poor management. I instantly became nervous, afraid that I would be the next person to be laid off. To prove my worth, I started working late hours.
One night, I was exhausted and dragged my tired body back home, but my wife broke out first:
"Can't you come back sooner, my daughter and I are starving, don't you care about us?"
I was also scolded by her, and immediately exploded: "Do you think I'm because I don't want to come back? If it weren't for the company's layoffs, I could have added it so late? You just don't know anything, and I have to worry about everything!"
The two of them quarreled more and more, and finally the wife cried and ran to the bedroom to lock the door and couldn't come out. I also sat alone in the living room, filled with helplessness and despair.
From that day on, we were plunged into a cold war. My daughter was also frightened by our argument and shrunk in her room all day and did not dare to come out. Our lives are completely deadlocked, and even our children's daily routines have been affected.
One day, I got a call from my boss and learned that I had really been made redundant. I was in despair and didn't know how to face my life in the future. I hurried home to discuss countermeasures with my wife, but my wife broke out:
"Look, I'm going to say you're going to be laid off sooner or later, right? Now, our houses are mortgaged, and we can't even pay off this car, what do we do now?"
"I don't know what to do! Why don't we sell this car and pay off the loan?"
"Sell cars, so how are we going to work in the future? Are we going to be poor all our lives?"
The two of them quarreled again, and finally my wife slammed the door angrily, and I sat alone on the sofa, tears streaming down my face.
After my wife went out, I sat quietly in the living room alone and reflected on what we had done over the years. In order to compare, we did not hesitate to mortgage the house and exchange it for a car that was not commensurate with our standard of living. Now even the lives of our children have been affected, and our families are on the verge of breaking.
It dawned on me how unhealthy and unsustainable the way we've been living has been. In pursuit of vanity, we disregard the actual affordability of the family economy, and end up in the abyss of debt. I can't help but feel ashamed and remorseful that we got ourselves into such a situation for the sake of a car.
Just when I was in despair, it occurred to me that my wife's words that maybe I could sell the car, pay off the loan, and reconsider our lives. I immediately dialed my wife's phone and hoped to communicate with her and find a solution together.
"Hey, Sister Xiao, I regret the decision we made. It's just not worth it for us to get ourselves to this point for a car. Should we sell this car, pay off the loan, and reconsider our lives?"
The wife was silent for a moment and said, "I've also been reflecting on our decision. We have a fairly stable life, so why do we have to cause so much trouble for a car?"
"I'm sorry, I was impulsive and had to change that car. Now it seems too unwise. Why don't we sell the car, pay off the loan, and then find a way to create a better environment for our daughter to grow up?"
"Well, I think that's a good idea, too. Our priority now is to get out of the current predicament and not to put more burden on our children. "
Hearing my wife's approval, I felt a lot more relaxed. We decided to sell the car as soon as possible and pay off the loan. Although we can't own the car of our dreams for the time being, we know better where the true meaning of life is.
We readjusted the pace of our lives, and instead of working late hours, I came home from work on time to spend time with my wife and daughter. The wife also no longer does odd jobs, but concentrates on taking care of the family. We had a lot of fun cooking together, doing homework with the kids. Although life has become much simpler, we feel more fulfilled and happy than ever.
One night, our family of three sat in the living room chatting.
"Dad, will we change cars in the future?" Xiaoyu asked curiously.
I picked up my daughter, kissed her on the cheek, and said, "No, daughter." Mom and Dad decided not to change cars anymore, and we have to cherish what we have now. "
The wife said gently, "Yes, daughter." Mom and Dad now understand that happiness does not lie in having many material things, but in knowing how to cherish the loved ones around them. "
My daughter tilted her head, as if she didn't quite understand what we meant. I whispered, "Dad used to pay too much attention to his appearance and neglected other important aspects of the family. But now we need to plan for the future so that our family can live a happier and more fulfilling life. "
The wife nodded and said, "Yes, daughter." We have to work hard to make money, but we also need to know how to control our expenses and not exhaust ourselves for some vanity. Now we are going to focus on your education and give you a better environment to grow in. "
After listening to our words, my daughter blinked and nodded seriously. Our family hugged each other on the sofa, feeling the warmth and intimacy of each other.
This incident made me deeply realize that we should not be bound by material things, but should keep a clear mind and correctly understand the value of life. We should know how to cherish what we have now, rather than endlessly pursuing better material conditions. Only in this way can we truly live a happy and fulfilling life.
Now, our family's life has returned to its former peace and contentment. Instead of arguing over a car, we focus on the growth of our children, love each other, and enjoy simple and sincere family time. Although we can't have the luxury car we dream of for a while, we have come to understand that happiness does not lie in material possessions, but from inner satisfaction and peace.
I believe that as long as we cherish the present moment and keep our feet on the ground, we will be able to live a happier and more fulfilling life.
Since that incident, our family's lives have really changed dramatically. We no longer deliberately compare ourselves for material possessions, but pay more attention to the harmony and happiness of our families.
Since that incident, our family's lives have changed dramatically. We are no longer bound by material things, but cherish the happiness and tranquility we have now.
With this lesson, we decided to adjust our lifestyle. I no longer work overtime until late at night every day like I used to, but try to get home from work on time. As a family, we would cook together, talk and spend many warm and happy moments.
Xiaoyu nodded, her eyes flashing with excitement: "Yes, Dad, I like this car so much! It's so beautiful, I want to drive a car like it in the future!"
The wife said gently: "Daughter, when you grow up, you can choose the car you want to drive, but now that you are still young, your parents don't want to put too much material pressure on you." We hope that you can focus on your studies and grow up healthy and happy. "
The daughter looked puzzled and asked, "But, don't mom and dad also like to drive good cars, why don't you buy a new car now?"
The daughter tilted her head and nodded as if she didn't understand. I continued, "Daughter, you must not know that we almost took the house in order to change that car. Later we regretted it and decided to sell the car and pay off the loan. Now we are more focused on your growth and hope to give you a better environment. "
Xiaoyu blinked her eyes and reached out to hug me: "Then I don't need to drive a luxury car in the future? I can just drive an ordinary car, right, Dad?"
I hugged my daughter tightly and said gratefully, "Yes, daughter." As long as you grow up healthy and happy, Mom and Dad are already very satisfied. "
My wife came over and joined us in a hug. She said gently: "In the future, our family should plan our future life well and stop being bound by material things." We need to care for each other and work together to create a more fulfilling and fulfilling life. "
The three of us quietly embraced each other, feeling warmth and intimacy like never before. At this moment, I realized that what we should really pursue is not those illusory material comforts, but inner peace and happiness.
As time passed, our family's life was back on track. I focus on my work and earning money for my family, and my wife also focuses on taking care of the children and the family. We no longer bothered about famous cars, but focused more on our daughter's education.
One day, I received a phone call from a salesman from a car sales company. He kindly invited me to test drive a new Volkswagen, saying that it was the latest best-selling model on the market and that the price was very attractive.
I hurriedly said to my wife, "Honey, the dealership called and said that a new car was on the market and asked me to take it for a test drive." Would you like to check it out?"
The wife frowned slightly and said, "We must not be impulsive this time." You see how stable our lives are now, why do we need to change cars? Those material comforts are illusory after all, and we should focus on more important things. "
Hearing my wife's words, I nodded with deep feeling: "You are right, we can no longer be driven by vanity. Now we should focus on our daughter's growth and give her a better future. I'll tell the company that we have no plans to change cars for the time being. "
My wife hugged me tenderly and whispered in my ear, "I'm so proud of you, darling. We've been through so many ups and downs together, and now we finally understand what true happiness is. "
I hugged my wife tightly, filled with gratitude and satisfaction. I said sincerely, "Yes, dear. Together, we will work to create a better tomorrow for our families. "
At that moment, the daughter ran out of the room and said cheerfully, "Daddy, Mommy, look! I have several more on my report card!"
We let go of the hug and crouched down together to look at our daughter's report card. Sure enough, her results have improved dramatically, which makes us feel very gratified.
I hugged my daughter, kissed her forehead, and said, "That's great, daughter! Mom and Dad are so proud of you." You are truly our most precious asset. "
The wife also reached out and touched her daughter's hair and said softly, "Yes, daughter." Your progress makes us so happy, and you are our greatest happiness. "
My daughter smiled happily and reached out to hug us. The three of us snuggled up to each other and shared this warm and beautiful moment.
I know that this is the life we should cherish. There is no need for luxury luxury cars, and there is no need to pursue vanity materialism. As long as we have a warm family and care for each other, we have the most valuable wealth.
From now on, I will cherish what we have and create a better life with my wife and daughter. I believe that as long as we keep our feet on the ground, we will be able to live a happy and healthy life.