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My name is Zhang Fugui, I am 52 years old, and I am the owner of a small company. Although the company is not large, with decades of hard work, my wife and I live a pretty good petty bourgeois life. We have an only child, Zhang Xiaoming, who just turned 28 this year. As the only child in the family, Xiao Ming has been the pearl of our family since he was a child.
Before I knew it, Xiao Ming had grown up, and my wife and I had high expectations for him. We hope that he will soon start a family and live a happy life. But Xiao Ming is still single, which makes us feel very anxious. I often tell Xiao Ming: "Son, you are so old, it's time to find a good girl." Xiao Ming always replied perfunctorily: "I know Dad, I'm looking for it." "
Just when we thought that Xiao Ming would be difficult to marry for life, one day he suddenly told us that he had a girlfriend named Li Xiaohua. Xiao Ming said that Li Xiaohua was a colleague of his company, and the two had known each other for more than a year. My wife and I were so happy when we heard the news. We've been waiting for this day for so long.
On Sunday afternoon, Li Xiaohua came to my house on time. I saw her dressed neatly in professional attire, with exquisite makeup and generous demeanor. My wife and I hurriedly stepped forward to greet us, while Xiao Ming stood aside a little stiffly.
"Hello aunt and uncle, I'm Xiao Ming's girlfriend Li Xiaohua. Li Xiaohua took the initiative to stretch out her hand.
I hurriedly stepped forward to shake hands, and my wife also greeted me politely: "Ah, Xiaohua, please come in, please come in." It's been a long time since I heard Xiao Ming talk about you, and your father-in-law and I are looking forward to seeing you!"
We looked at each other and smiled, and asked Li Xiaohua to sit down in the living room, while Xiao Ming went to the kitchen to make tea. I looked at Li Xiaohua, she was really outstanding in appearance and had a very good temperament. It's just that the age difference is several years, and I can't help but be a little worried.
"Xiaohua, what does your company do, and how is the work?" I asked straight to the point.
"We are an advertising agency. The work is very intense, but the pay is okay. Li Xiaohua replied in a flat tone.
"So how did you meet? The wife then asked.
"Well, that's right, I met when I often worked overtime. Li Xiaohua nodded, seemingly reluctant to talk more.
I could see that she had something to say, but before I could ask, Xiao Ming came out of the kitchen with tea.
With the passage of time, Li Xiaohua's character and personality have gradually revealed. She didn't smile and was a little rusty with my wife and me. Sometimes we ask her questions, and she either perfunctory or outright avoidance. I could see that she was quite a proud person and lacked due respect for her elders.
However, when facing Xiao Ming, she has a different face. She will take the initiative to greet Xiao Ming's current situation and care about his work and life. A few times I accidentally saw that she would even gently pinch the back of Xiao Ming's hand when he wasn't looking. It can be seen that she really likes Xiao Ming.
Xiao Ming also seemed to be deeply fascinated by her. He took meticulous care of Li Xiaohua and had a lot of care. Sometimes I secretly laugh and remember that I was like this when I was younger. It's just that I don't know if Xiao Ming is really in love with her, or if he is simply confused by her appearance.
Although Li Xiaohua is indeed meticulous to Xiao Ming, some of her behaviors still make me suspicious. For example, there are a few times when she casually mentions her concept of consumption, which sounds quite extravagant and profligate. She also hinted that in the future, after getting married, she will live in a big house and drive a luxury car. This makes me very worried in private, Xiao Ming's monthly salary is only a few thousand yuan, and it can't meet her requirements at all.
Seeing this scene, my heart suddenly sounded the alarm. I found Xiao Ming privately and said sincerely, "Son, you have to think twice. Although Li Xiaohua is beautiful, her personality is indeed very weird. With so many years of age difference and such a big difference in concepts, I think there is a big question about whether you will be able to reach the end in the future. "
Xiao Ming stubbornly retorted to me: "Dad, you are old-fashioned." Although Xiaohua has a hot temper, that is her straightforward side. She was genuine to me, I could feel it. Rest assured, we'll be fine. "
Looking at Xiao Ming's appearance, I could only sigh and secretly hope that he would not be blinded.
In this way, Li Xiaohua lived in my house in a weird way. In order to prevent Xiao Ming from being led by her nose, I secretly decided that I would give her a little bit of a look at her next time she came.
The opportunity was not long in coming. One day, Li Xiaohua came to my house again. According to our traditional customs, for sons-in-law or daughters-in-law, the elders will wrap some red envelopes to show blessings. I deliberately wrapped a big red envelope of 10,001 yuan to see how Li Xiaohua reacted.
Sure enough, when I held the heavy red envelope in both hands and handed it to Li Xiaohua, her eyes lit up. I pretended to be calm and said: "Xiaohua, this is a little heart I give you, I hope you and Xiaoming will grow old together." "
Unexpectedly, after Li Xiaohua took the red envelope, her face immediately showed a look of disgust. She reprimanded: "Auntie, what do you think of me? I'm not Xiao Ming's wife, it's a little inappropriate for you to bag so much money for me in such a high-profile manner, right?"
I was scolded by her, and I was immediately furious. I replied sharply: "It's not appropriate? You've been dating for so long, just to get married in the future! What's wrong with a red envelope? Can't you see a piece of our kindness?"
"Heh, just rely on you to wrap a red envelope, you want me to be obedient and obedient? Li Xiaohua didn't take me seriously at all, and she began to scold: "You nouveau riche, you just look down on us young people! Just because you have a few dollars, you want to overwhelm people! It's ridiculous......
I was so angry by her unreasonable abuse that I couldn't speak, and Xiao Ming pleaded for her again and again: "Xiaohua, don't be like this, my parents are kind-hearted ......"
"Xiao Ming, you are also deceived by them!" Li Xiaohua shook off Xiao Ming's hand, glared at us angrily, and was aggressive: "You just want to use money to pressure me and make me obedient! I won't fall for your ......."
Just when we were talking to me and being tense, Li Xiaohua suddenly put down her cruel words: "Hmph, I think you just regard me as a rich backer! You poor old men just want to take advantage of me! I think you treat me as a caged bird, and you want me to be obedient and give you children!"
Her words undoubtedly hit us hard in the spot. My wife and I were speechless for a moment, looking at each other. Even Xiao Ming had a stunned and helpless expression. It seems that our previous evaluation of Li Xiaohua was too naïve, and her true face is so disgusting.
Li Xiaohua was stunned when she saw us, sneered, and dragged Xiao Ming to leave. Xiao Ming still didn't give up and grabbed her: "Xiaohua, calm down, don't be impulsive." My mom and dad are a bit old-fashioned, but they're all for our good......"
"Hmph, you shut up for me, too!" Li Xiaohua shook off Xiao Ming's hand and pushed him away fiercely, "I can see the true face of your family! You just want to use me and make me your cow and horse! Dream it, I won't fall for you!"
With that, she left without looking back. Xiao Ming stood in place, watching her back fade away. The three of us looked at each other and were speechless for a while.
After a long while, Xiao Ming finally came back to his senses. He slumped limply on the couch and muttered to himself, "How could she be like this? We've been together for so long, and she's never thought of that......"
I stepped forward and patted him on the shoulder, and said slowly, "Son, maybe this is her true face." She kept pretending, and when she was about to enter our house, she showed a hideous face. "
Xiao Ming covered his face in pain, and after a long while, he finally spoke: "I'm sorry Dad, I'm too naïve." I was so bewildered by her appearance that I didn't see her for what she really was. There are indeed too many differences in concepts between us, and I never expected her to be this kind of person......"
I hurriedly comforted: "It's okay son, you have already seen her essence, just stop the loss in time." You are still young now, and you will definitely meet more suitable people in the future. "
Xiao Ming nodded, and the flame of hope was rekindled in his eyes. I am secretly glad that although my son was wronged this time, fortunately he was not cheated in the end. Otherwise, once he follows that kind of person, his future will be completely ruined.
This experience made me deeply reflect on the relationship between money and relationships. Indeed, in modern society, money is undoubtedly very important. However, if you value money too much, or even above all else, you will go crazy. Just like Li Xiaohua, her desire for money has surpassed the cherishing of feelings. In her eyes, money is above all else, even if it is a close lover.
At the same time, this incident also reflects the conflict between modern society and traditional culture. Our generation lives in a relatively traditional environment, and its thinking pattern is naturally more conservative. And young people like Li Xiaohua are more open-minded and individualistic. My practice of giving red envelopes is a matter of course for us, but in her eyes, it is old-fashioned. The collision of two cultures is bound to produce differences and contradictions.
However, this experience also made me appreciate the importance of family love. It is precisely because of the love and care of his family that Xiao Ming was able to wake up quickly in this turmoil. If he was a person, maybe he would be completely used and deceived by Li Xiaohua. The love of family is selfless and pure, which cannot be replaced by any money.
Half a year has passed since that experience. Xiao Ming's injuries gradually healed, and he returned to work and life. Once, he happily told me that he had met a nice girl in the company and the two got along very well. I hurriedly told him to be more careful and not to be deceived again.
Xiao Ming smiled and said, "Dad, don't worry, I've learned a lesson." This time, I will get to know each other carefully and not be fooled by appearances. "
Watching my son mature and feeling happy for him. As parents, our greatest wish is to see our children grow up healthy and happy. Even if they encounter setbacks and tribulations, as long as they can learn from them, they will definitely be able to become more courageous and eventually find their own path to happiness.
Let time tell, and I sincerely wish my son happiness and well-being. And this experience will surely become an important experience and wealth in his life.
One day about half a year later, Xiao Ming suddenly told me that he had met a nice girl in the company, and the two had established a relationship. I asked him what kind of person the other party was, and Xiao Ming smiled and said, "Dad, don't worry, I have thought it through this time." Not only is she a good person, but she also has a modern outlook, which is very compatible with me. "
Hearing this, I finally let go of the last piece of psychological baggage in my heart. I patted Xiao Ming on the shoulder and said, "That's good, Dad fully supports you." However, you must be more careful when getting along, get to know each other well, and don't be fooled by appearances. "
Xiao Ming nodded, with a confident look on his face: "Don't worry, Dad, I've learned a lesson." This time, I will be patient and get to know her as a person. As long as she is a trustworthy person, we will truly love each other and enter the palace of marriage. "
Since then, the trajectory of Xiao Ming's life has changed dramatically. He began to learn to cook, take care of household chores, and strive to train himself to be a qualified and good man. He often takes his new girlfriend Xiaoli to his home as a guest, and my wife and I are full of praise for Xiaoli.
What is similar to Li Xiaohua is that Xiaoli is not only gentle and virtuous, but also extremely deferential to her elders. She always offered to help with household chores and had a cordial conversation with us. Once, his wife accidentally sprained her foot, and Xiaoli stayed behind to take care of her without saying a word until she recovered. I saw it in my eyes, and I was full of confidence in Xiao Ming's choice again.
In this way, the relationship between Xiao Ming and Xiao Li became more and more stable. About a year later, Xiao Ming happily told us that he had decided to propose to Xiao Li. As parents, my wife and I were ecstatic and immediately took out our savings for many years to buy them a new house.
The wedding was held half a year later, and the atmosphere was warm and grand. Xiao Ming was dressed in a straight suit and was full of energy. Xiaoli is an elegant and generous bride dress, dignified and beautiful. Watching them affectionately exchange rings at the altar brought tears to my eyes. My son has finally entered a new phase of his life, and my important mission as a father has finally been completed.
After the wedding, I deliberately called Xiao Ming aside and solemnly said to him: "Son, you have finally started a family, so that I can let go of the last piece of psychological baggage as a father." But remember, marriage is a new beginning, not the end. You and Xiaoli should respect each other, understand each other, tolerate each other, and nourish your lives with love. Only in this way can you walk through life hand in hand and grow old together. "
Xiao Ming nodded, his eyes full of perseverance: "Dad, I will keep your teachings in mind and be even better to Xiaoli." I will also work hard to create a happy living environment for her. Rest assured, we will be happy. "
I couldn't be happier for him from the bottom of my heart. As parents, our greatest wish is to see our children grow up healthy and happy. Although Xiao Ming has experienced some setbacks and tribulations on the emotional road, it is precisely because of these experiences that he can truly grow up and find his own path to happiness.
Of course, money is very important in modern society. But we can't take money too seriously, even above all else. We should cherish the priceless treasures of family, friendship and love. Only by nourishing our lives with love can we achieve true happiness.
So, let's all cherish our friends and family. Treat them with a tolerant heart and embrace the world with a generous heart. When we all do this, society as a whole will become more harmonious and welcoming. What a sight it would be!