In an ordinary rural area, there lived a family. The father of the family is called Uncle Li, and he is a hard-working farmer. Her mother, Aunt Zhang, was a virtuous housewife. They have three daughters, the eldest daughter is named Xiaofang, who is married and has children; The second daughter's name is Xiaoli, lively and cheerful; The third daughter's name is Xiaomei, who is quiet and introverted.
Uncle Li and Aunt Zhang both hope that their daughters can marry into a good family and live a happy life. As traditional farmers, they insist on giving their daughters a generous bride price as a sign of respect for their daughters.
"Dad, you're really old-fashioned. Xiaoli often jokingly said, "Young people nowadays don't care much about those bride prices." "
"Hey, what do you little girl know? This is the rule of our country. Uncle Li said seriously, "When a daughter marries, she must give someone a heavy gift, which is a respect for the woman." "
"How much does that cost?" Xiaomei asked curiously.
"At least 200,000. Aunt Zhang took over the conversation and said, "Your sister married her, but we gave 200,000 yuan." "
The eldest daughter, Xiaofang, married the son of the old Liu family, who runs a factory in the village, a year ago. Lao Liu's family is well-off and is willing to pay a bride price of 200,000 yuan. At that time, Uncle Li and Aunt Zhang were overjoyed and thought that this was a good family business.
In order to raise enough for the bride price of 200,000 yuan, they sold a few acres of land and a few cattle at home, and borrowed some money from relatives and friends. Although they paid a lot of money, they felt that it was a worthwhile investment because Xiaofang would have a good life in the future.
"You see, your sister married into the old Liu family, ate and dressed well, and lived a comfortable life. Uncle Li often said to his second and third daughters, "When you get married in the future, your parents will also give you a heavy gift." "
Xiaoli and Xiaomei were a little puzzled by this. They feel that marriage should be based on love, and should not be so important about money. Still, they respect their parents' decision.
A year later, Xiaofang gave birth to a healthy baby boy. Lao Liu's family is very happy, because with this grandson, there is an incense heir in the family. However, Xiaofang's life is not as good as she imagined.
"Have you heard, Xiao Fang is out of luck. People in the village often say, "After marrying into Lao Liu's family, I was bullied by my in-laws and husband, and I was angry every day." "
It turned out that Lao Liu's family pointed fingers at Xiaofang and demanded that she must have children. Xiaofang had just given birth to a child, and her body was still very weak, so she was forced to do housework and farm work. Sometimes, Xiaofang is so tired that she will be abused by her husband and in-laws, and even beat her.
Xiaofang wanted to divorce many times, but she was afraid of breaking her parents' hearts. She could only endure it secretly, for fear of letting her family know what had happened.
Xiaofang's experience made Xiaoli and Xiaomei heartbroken. They secretly made up their minds that they would never follow in their sister's footsteps and marry into a family that only valued money and status.
"Sister, why don't you get a divorce?" Xiaoli said angrily, "If you suffer so many grievances in that kind of family, why should you be embarrassed for yourself?"
"Yes, sister, you are still young, and you can start a new life again. Xiaomei also persuaded.
Xiaofang said with tears in her eyes: "I'm afraid of breaking my parents' hearts, but they spent 200,000 yuan for my marriage." If I get divorced, their hearts will be broken. "
The three sisters, you and I said a word, and the topic finally turned to the issue of the bride price. Xiaoli and Xiaomei expressed their views bluntly.
"I don't want to marry into a family that only values money. Xiaoli said, "Marriage should be based on love, not measured by money." "
"Yes, I'd rather live a free life alone than be bought and sold as a commodity. Xiaomei also expressed the same thought.
The conversation of the three sisters was overheard by Uncle Li. As a traditional farmer, he couldn't fully accept his daughters' ideas for a while. However, seeing what happened to his eldest daughter, he also had some wavering in his heart.
At this moment, a bad news came, Xiaofang was beaten by her mother-in-law's family and was sent to the hospital. Uncle Li and Aunt Zhang rushed to the hospital and saw Xiaofang's bruised appearance, and the two of them were heartbroken and burst into tears.
"It's all our foolishness!" Aunt Zhang blamed herself and said, "In order to give Xiaofang a heavy gift, marry her into that kind of family." "
"yes, we're too obsessed with those stereotypes. Uncle Li also felt extremely remorseful, "Why didn't you think about how Xiaofang would live in the future?"
Xiaofang recuperated in the hospital for a while, and after her injuries recovered, she filed for divorce. Although Uncle Li and Aunt Zhang were reluctant, they still respected Xiaofang's decision.
After the divorce, Xiaofang regained her self-confidence and started a new life. And although Uncle Li and Aunt Zhang are very guilty, their minds have not completely changed.
"Although Xiaofang's marriage failed, we still have two daughters. Uncle Li said to Aunt Zhang, "When they get married, we will also give each of them a bride price of 200,000 yuan, so that they can marry into a good family." "
Aunt Zhang nodded in agreement. However, when they told Xiaoli and Xiaomei about this idea, the two daughters unexpectedly resisted.
Xiaoli said bluntly: "Mom and Dad, I don't need so much bride price, and I don't want to marry into a family that only values money. I wish I could choose the person who truly loves me. "
Mei expressed the same thoughts: "I would rather live a free life alone than be bought and sold as a commodity." Mom and Dad, I don't want to get married for the time being, and I plan to go to work in other places first. "
Faced with the resoluteness of their two daughters, Uncle Li and Aunt Zhang fell into deep thought. They begin to reflect on whether they have been doing the right thing all along.
"You're right, we're too obsessed with those stereotypes. Uncle Li sighed, "The essence of marriage should be that two people love each other, not measured by money." "
"Yes, we are buying and selling our daughters as commodities, and this is a disservice to them. Aunt Zhang also said bitterly.
So, Uncle Li and Aunt Zhang decided to respect their daughters' choices and no longer impose their own ideas. They want their daughters to be able to live the life they want without being tied down by money and status.
Xiaoli finally found a boyfriend who really loved her, and they didn't organize a grand wedding, but simply got a license. The man's family background is average and he did not pay any bride price, but Xiaoli didn't care.
"As long as he truly loves me, nothing else matters. Xiaoli said happily, "It's enough for us to love each other, and we don't need those red tapes." "
Xiaomei got her wish and went to work in the field. She lives a free life and has no plans to get married for the time being. Every month, she would send some living expenses to her parents to repay them for their nurturing kindness.
"Daughter, as long as you're happy. Uncle Li said on the phone, "Mom and Dad will always support you and wish you a bright future." "
Although the eldest daughter Xiaofang is divorced, she has not given up. Instead, she became stronger and more independent, got an office job, and lived a self-sufficient life.
"Sister, you're amazing. Xiaoli sincerely admired, "After going through so many hardships, I have not been defeated, but have become more resilient." "
"Yes, you gave us a lot of courage. Xiaomei also said, "We will strive to pursue the life we want." "
The three sisters encouraged each other to work together to overcome difficulties. Their personal experience made Uncle Li and Aunt Zhang completely change their traditional concept of marriage.
"In the past, we were confused and took money too seriously. Uncle Li said to his three daughters sincerely, "From now on, you can do whatever you want, and your parents will fully support you." "
"Yes, your happiness is the most important thing. Aunt Zhang said, "Whether you are married or single in the future, we respect your choice." "
The three daughters were very touched when they heard this, and they hugged their parents tightly, tears welling up in their eyes. The family hugged each other and cried, and this moment was particularly warm.
From this incident, Uncle Li and Aunt Zhang learned valuable lessons. They completely abandoned their obsession with money and status, and began to truly respect their daughters' life pursuits.
The three daughters, with the support of their parents, bravely pursue their own happy lives. Xiaofang is strong and independent, Xiaoli is happy, and Xiaomei is free. They all wish each other to be able to live their lives without being bound by any ideas.
In this way, this ordinary rural family resolved the contradictions caused by the different concepts of marriage and moved towards a new harmony. Money status can no longer separate them, but instead they are treated with respect and understanding.
The years passed, and in the blink of an eye, a few years passed. Uncle Li and Aunt Zhang's three daughters are all living the life they yearn for.
After the eldest daughter, Xiaofang, regained her self-confidence, she found a job as an office clerk in the city. Although the income is not too high, it is enough for her to live a decent life. What's more, she finally broke free from the shackles of marriage and gained freedom.
"Sister, are you having a good time now?" Xiaoli often teased her.
"It's much better than being angry in that house. Xiaofang smiled and said, "Although I am divorced, I have not been defeated." On the contrary, I became more independent and strong. "
Xiaoli married an ordinary worker, and the two loved each other and had a very good relationship. They didn't have a grand wedding, they didn't pay a high bride price, but they were happy.
"It's enough to have love, you don't need that red tape. Xiaoli often said to her sisters, "Our husband and wife love each other, which is the greatest happiness." "
Xiaomei has never been married, she works in a company in another place and lives a free life. Every month, she would send some living expenses to her parents to repay them for their nurturing kindness.
"Daughter, as long as you're happy. Uncle Li often said on the phone, "Mom and Dad will always support you and wish you a bright future." "
The three daughters have their own life pursuits, but their relationship is as good as ever. On holidays, they always return to their hometown to reunite with their parents.
"Sisters, we can be regarded as stepping out of the haze and ushering in a new life. Xiaofang said happily.
"yes, the old days were so painful. Xiaoli also sighed, "Fortunately, my parents have changed their minds and are no longer bound by those stereotypes." "
"Yes, if they still rest on their laurels, we really won't be able to get out of this house. Xiaomei said approvingly.
Three sisters, you and I said a word, recalling all kinds of hardships back then. They are sincerely grateful for the change in their parents, and it is because of their open-mindedness that they can pursue the life they want.
Uncle Li and Aunt Zhang looked at the happy appearance of their three daughters, and they were extremely relieved. They realized how stupid they had been in the past. If they keep resting on their laurels and have to organize a grand marriage for their daughters, they will only fall into greater pain.
"We're so conservative and take money too seriously. Uncle Li said sincerely, "Fortunately, I finally came to my senses and respected the choice of my daughters." "
The family is happy and the atmosphere is warm and harmonious. The happiness of daughters is the greatest comfort to parents. They are sincerely glad that they have finally broken free from the shackles of stereotypes and learned to look at marriage and life in a new light.
Time flies, and in a blink of an eye, Uncle Li and Aunt Zhang have entered their prime. Seeing that their three daughters are living an ideal life, they are extremely happy in their hearts.
Xiaofang is independent, Xiaoli is happy, and Xiaomei is free. Each daughter has found her own path in life and strives to pursue her own happiness.
"The greatest luck in our lives is to have you three good daughters. Uncle Li often sighed, "You have given us too much courage and strength to change our old concepts." "
"Yes, if it weren't for your persistence, we would have been stuck in those stereotypes for the rest of our lives. Aunt Zhang also said, "You have made us re-understand the meaning of life." "
The three daughters hugged their parents tightly, tears welling up in their eyes. They know that all of this comes from the open-mindedness and understanding of their parents. It is because their parents have learned to respect and understand that they can live so happily.
In this way, this ordinary rural family resolved the contradictions caused by different concepts of marriage and ushered in new sunshine. Money status can no longer separate them, but instead they are treated with respect and understanding.
They have learned to look at life with new eyes, and they have learned to be considerate and supportive of each other. In this warm family, everyone strives to pursue their own happiness and create a harmonious and beautiful home together.