My name is Zhang Qiang, I am 21 years old and I am a university student. My family is not wealthy, but my parents have always been very supportive and trying to create better conditions for me. I'm not a particularly outstanding person, but I'm a sunny and optimistic guy.
One day, I was arranged by my family to go on a blind date. I wasn't particularly interested in this kind of thing, but when I heard that it was a 19-year-old girl, I decided to give it a try. The other party's name is Xu Wan, a college freshman, and it is said that she is the only daughter in the family.
After we met, Xu Wan's first impression on me was that she was innocent and cute, and she looked more mature than her actual age. We had a good chat, shared interests and had a lot to talk about. I thought she was pretty good, so I offered to continue to learn more.
However, as time went on, I discovered a problem that bothered me - Xu Wan's family situation was not simple. In the course of our chat, she mentioned her family's bride price request. I thought it would be an ordinary bride price, but I didn't expect that the amount she proposed was 300,000 yuan.
I couldn't help but be taken aback when I heard this number. Although my family is not very wealthy, this is a lot too much. I think for young people like us, that's almost astronomical.
I tried to communicate with Xu Wan, hoping to understand her thoughts. She told me that in fact, her mother wanted a bride price of 400,000 yuan, but she felt that 300,000 yuan was about the same, so she didn't raise it again. When I heard the news, I felt my heart sink even more.
I began to wonder if I should continue to associate with her. I'm not a bride price person, but it's a bit too much for me to bear. I don't know if I'll be able to bring her enough happiness or if our relationship will be able to withstand such a test.
Eventually, I decided to break up with her. I know this decision was not easy for either of us, but I believe it was the right choice. I don't want my future life to be dominated by money, I prefer to find someone who is willing to go through the ups and downs with me, and even if life is difficult, I am willing to go with her.
After leaving Xu Wan, although I am a little lost, I believe that time will heal everything. I will continue to study hard, work hard for my future, and believe that there will always be a happiness that truly belongs to me waiting for me.