Bride price turmoil: How did an otherwise beautiful marriage be missed?
You've heard of weddings that broke up because of the bride price, but have you ever heard of an unexpected marriage that was caused by the bride price?
In a small town in Hubei, there is such a story that is talked about. Jiang Xiaxia, a beautiful and lively girl, her love story with Xiaodong has made many people envious. Xiaodong, not only is he handsome, but his work is also steady, and the two are simply a match made in heaven when they walk together. However, it is such a seemingly perfect pair, but because of a seemingly ordinary but complex bride price issue, it has gone a different way.
Originally, the two families had agreed on a bride price of 200,000 yuan, ready to welcome the arrival of the newlyweds with joy. But who knows, at the critical moment, Jiang Xiaxia made an unexpected request - the bride price should be doubled to 400,000. This made Xiaodong a little confused, why did he suddenly change his hexagram?
It turned out that Jiang Xiaxia's younger brother was also preparing to enter the palace of marriage, and his girlfriend's family also asked for a bride price of 200,000 yuan. Jiang Xiaxia felt that as an older sister, she had the obligation and responsibility to help her younger brother, so she made such a seemingly simple but complicated request.
Xiaodong listened to Jiang Xiaxia's explanation, and his heart was mixed. It's not that he can't afford the 400,000, but he feels that it's a little inappropriate. In his view, marriage is not a sale, and the bride price should not be a bargaining chip in marriage. He tried to communicate with Jiang Xiaxia, but Jiang Xiaxia insisted on his opinion, believing that this was a kind of support for her family and what she should do as an older sister.
In this way, the two had a disagreement over the bride price issue and finally chose to break up. The end of this relationship is regrettable for many, but life is like that, always full of unknowns and variables.
Soon after the breakup, Jiang Xiaxia's younger brother also broke up with his girlfriend. And Jiang Xiaxia has repeatedly hit a wall when looking for a new relationship, and it seems that she can't always find the right person. Until one day, she heard a shocking news - Xiaodong was getting married, and the bride was none other than her brother's ex-girlfriend.
This news is tantamount to a bolt from the blue for Jiang Xiaxia. She couldn't figure out why the man she once loved so much would get together with her brother's ex-girlfriend. Her heart was full of remorse and self-blame, if she hadn't insisted on increasing the bride price so much, maybe she would be standing by Xiaodong's side now.
However, there are no ifs in life, only results. Jiang Xiaxia's story is a wake-up call for us: in marriage and relationships, money is not everything. Sometimes, we lose something more important for money – love and affection. When we are arguing over the bride price, should we stop and think about what we really want, money or happiness?
This story also gives us a glimpse of the drama of life. Sometimes, you think you've lost a relationship, but you don't know that fate has already arranged another wonderful fate for you. For Jiang Xiaxia, this experience may become an unforgettable lesson in her life.
Jiang Xiaxia's heart seemed to have been poured with cold water, cold and tingling. She sat by the window, looking at the bustling crowd outside, but her heart was endlessly lonely. She remembered the bits and pieces with Xiaodong, those sweet times seemed like just yesterday, but they were out of reach.
She began to reflect on her choice, whether she really gave up true love for the sake of her family? She remembered what her mother often said: "Marriage is a big thing, you can't play with it." But now she feels like she's really been played. For the sake of her brother's bride price, she lost her relationship with Xiaodong, and also put herself in an inextricable predicament.
On the other side, Xiaodong and his bride live a peaceful and happy life. They cherish each other, support each other, and face the ups and downs of life together. Jiang Xiaxia occasionally saw them on the streets and alleys, and her heart was mixed. She once thought about living such a life with Xiaodong, but now, she can only watch them from afar.
Time passed day by day, and Jiang Xiaxia's heart slowly calmed down. She began to try to accept this fact and began to try to find her own happiness. She understands that life is like a play, with ups and downs, sorrows and joys. And she is just a character in this scene, she needs to learn to grow in setbacks and comprehend in experience.
Today's Jiang Xiaxia, although she does not have Xiaodong's company, she has learned to be independent and strong. She understands that true happiness is not measured by money and material things, but needs to be managed and felt with heart. She also believes that one day, she will find the person who truly belongs to her and go through every stage of life together.
Life is always full of unknowns and uncertainties, and we can't predict what will happen in the future. But as long as we keep a normal heart and bravely face the challenges and difficulties of life, we will definitely be able to find our own happiness. The story of Jiang Xia Xia tells us not to lose what really matters because of impulsiveness and stubbornness. Let's learn to cherish the people in front of us, feel the beauty of life with our hearts, and pursue our own happiness!
After reading this story, do you also feel the ups and downs and changes of life? Maybe we have all made the wrong decision at some point, but it is important that we learn to learn from it and keep growing. If you agree with my point of view, you may wish to like and support it, and you are also welcome to leave your views and feelings in the comment area, and let us share the bits and pieces of life together!