At important points in life, marriage is always expected and blessed with too many expectations.
But in this age of fast love, some promises seem to become fragile, and trust is as fragile as thin ice.
A few days ago, a piece of news sparked widespread heated discussions on the Internet - a bride-to-be in Xinyuan County, Xinjiang, Yanzi, unexpectedly revealed a hidden betrayal on the eve of stepping into the marriage hall.
She resolutely chose to refuse to return the bride price, and decisively ended the marriage that was about to begin. This incident is not only a manifestation of her personal courage and determination, but also a powerful response to those irresponsible men who betray their feelings.
Swallow and Da Fei, a pair of seemingly ordinary lovers, have experienced a warm journey from acquaintance to love. They also planned for the future, dreamed of building a love nest together, family and friends sent blessings, and the bride price also exchanged hands according to traditional customs.
Just when everything seems to fall into place, a sudden discovery tears through the illusion of happiness.
On the eve of receiving the certificate, Yanzi inadvertently discovered the truth about her boyfriend Dafei's cheating. She accidentally saw an ambiguous text message on her boyfriend's phone, which was full of teasing and ambiguous. The shock and anger in Swallow's heart were indescribable, and in an instant, all the beautiful hopes came to naught, and the foundation of trust collapsed.
She couldn't believe that the man she once loved dearly would do such a thing. She decided to question Da Fei personally, but Da Fei flatly denied it, and even blamed Yanzi for being unreasonable.
Swallow's heart fell into an ice cave, and she realized that she had almost stepped into a loveless marriage.
In the face of betrayal, Swallow did not choose to remain silent or compromise. She resolutely proposed to break up and refused to return the bride price. This decision, which may seem decisive to outsiders, is behind Yanzi's insistence on self-worth and responsibility for her future life. She knows that marriage should not be built on lies, and it is better to break it now than to suffer later.
The Xinyuan County People's Court accepted the dispute arising from the bride price. In the end, the court ruled that Swallow needed to refund 70% of the bride price. Although this result has been settled at the legal level, in the emotional court, Swallow has won respect and understanding. With her actions, she showed the world the dignity and courage that women should have in the face of infidelity.
Through the experience of the swallow, we get a glimpse of the complex face of the modern society's view of marriage and love. On the one hand, the traditional bride price custom plays a delicate role in modern emotional relationships, both as a symbol of marriage between two families and as a focal point of conflict after a breakup. On the other hand, individuals often have to go through difficult choices between the pursuit of freedom of love and the protection of their own rights and interests.
In the midst of sighs and reflections, we have to admit that the timely discovery of the swallow, although painful, is also lucky. She was able to avoid the fate of being bound to an unfaithful person for the rest of her life, and reserved the right to find happiness again. In this story, the swallow teaches us that true love should not be deceived or betrayed, and that the truly worthy person will prove that your choice is right every tomorrow.
Love can sometimes feel like a game, and it may be the wisest choice to stop losses in time and turn around bravely when you find cheating. Because, life is short and should not be wasted on unworthy people. Fortunately, Yanzi found it early, and she reminded everyone with her own experience: on the road of love, staying sober and cherishing yourself is the only way to happiness.