Wang Li is a retired accountant in her 60s. In life, she is a kind and kind old man, who usually likes to plant flowers and grass, and is willing to help the people around her. She independently raised a son named Wang Hui. Wang Hui is 35 years old, an engineer with a successful career, just got married a few years ago, and his wife's name is Li Mei, a beautiful and virtuous girl.
On this day, Wang Li was leisurely watching TV at home when she suddenly received a call from her son Wang Hui.
"Mom, I have something I want to discuss with you. Wang Hui's voice sounded a little hesitant.
"What's the matter, son? Wang Li said gently.
"That's right, Mei Mei and I are ready to get married. We are planning to have a wedding next month. Wang Hui took a deep breath and continued, "The wedding needs a bride price, I want to borrow 100,000 yuan from you, can you help me?"
Wang Li was slightly stunned and did not answer immediately. She knew that according to traditional customs, her son needed to prepare a bride price for marriage. However, 100,000 yuan is indeed a lot of money for her, a retired old man.
"Son, it's a bit difficult for me. You know, I'm living on my pension right now, and I don't have a lot of savings. Wang Li said hesitantly.
"Mom, I know you're not doing a good job right now. However, this wedding is really important for me and Meimei. If you can lend us 100,000 yuan, I will pay you back as soon as possible. Wang Hui said earnestly.
Wang Li was silent for a moment, thinking about how to answer. Of course, she hopes that her son can get married smoothly, after all, this is a major event in life. However, she can't exhaust her savings for this, so if she gets sick one day, I'm afraid she will be in trouble.
"Son, I know this wedding is important to you. However, 100,000 yuan is too much for me. Why don't we discuss, I'll give you 50,000 yuan first, and then you can slowly return the remaining 50,000 yuan?" Wang Li said gently.
When Wang Hui heard his mother's suggestion, his face instantly sank. He originally thought that his mother would lend him all 100,000 yuan without hesitation, but he didn't expect that she was only willing to borrow 50,000 yuan first.
"Mom, I really need a bride price of 100,000 yuan, and I can't just give 50,000 yuan. My wedding with Mei Mei has already been arranged, and if the funds are not enough, it will have to be postponed. Wang Hui said anxiously.
"Son, I know your needs, but as an old man, I also have to think about my own life. 50,000 yuan is already my limit, and I really can't get more money. You can scrape together some of your savings first, and I'll pay you back slowly after a while. Wang Li patiently explained.
"But Mom, we've used up all our savings! If you don't lend me 100,000 yuan, our wedding will be ruined. Don't you want to see your son get married?" Wang Hui's tone became a little excited.
Wang Li sighed, she could understand her son's anxious mood. As a mother, of course, she also hopes that her son can get married smoothly and live a happy life. However, her own life also needs to be considered, and she can't exhaust her savings for her son's wedding.
"Son, I know what you think, but I really can't take out 100,000 yuan. Let's talk about other methods, such as you can scrape together some of your own money first, and I'll give you some subsidies later. Or you can take out a loan from the bank, and I can guarantee it for you. Wang Li said gently.
When Wang Hui heard his mother's advice, the expression on his face became more and more ugly. He never thought that his mother would refuse his request, which left him very frustrated and disappointed.
"Mom, you just don't want to help me! Our wedding plans are going to be ruined, all because you won't lend me money. Wang Hui said emotionally.
"Son, don't say that, I'm also doing it for your good. We can find a way to solve this problem again. Wang Li tried to calm her son's emotions.
Wang Li put down her phone and felt very sad. Of course, she hopes to help her son, but her financial situation is really unable to afford the bride price of 100,000 yuan. She was worried that this incident would affect her son's relationship with herself, and she couldn't help but fall into deep thought.
After a while, Wang Li's other son, Wang Qiang, also called.
"Mom, I just heard that you didn't lend 100,000 yuan to my brother, is it true?" Wang Qiang asked with concern.
"Yes, son. Your brother wants a bride price of 100,000 yuan, but I really can't afford that much money. I can only give him 50,000 yuan first, and they will slowly return the rest to me. Wang Li explained.
"Oh, I see. Have you considered any other options, such as borrowing money from a bank or borrowing money from friends and family? Wang Qiang suggested.
"I've mentioned this to your brother, but he doesn't seem to be willing to accept it. I also feel that taking out loans may be a bit of a burden on me. Wang Li said.
"Mom, I understand your concerns. However, you, as a parent, should also try to support your child's big things. I think you should think about it again and see if there is any other way to help my brother. Wang Qiang said patiently.
Wang Li was silent for a moment, she understood that what her son said was very reasonable. As a parent, you should really try to support your child's big things. However, her own life also needs to be considered, and she can't use up all her savings for the sake of her son.
"All right, son. I'll think about it again. I also hope to help your brother so that he can get married. Wang Li finally said.
"That's great, Mom. I'm sure you'll be able to figure it out. Don't worry, I'll try my best to help my brother. Wang Qiang said with relief.
After hanging up the phone, Wang Li fell into deep thought. She hopes to help her son, but she worries that her life will be affected. It was a real headache for her, and she decided to give it another thought.
While Wang Li was thinking about how to help her son, Wang Hui was also anxious. He always thought that his mother would lend him 100,000 yuan for the bride price without hesitation, but he didn't expect to be refused. This left him feeling very disappointed and frustrated.
"Why won't my mother lend me money? Doesn't she want to see me married?" Wang Hui sat alone on the sofa and muttered to himself.
Wang Hui stood up irritably and began to pace in the living room. He thought about how to convince his mother to agree to lend him money.
"Maybe I should talk to my mom again. After all, this wedding is really important to us. As long as my mother can understand my situation, I am sure she will agree. Wang Hui thought so, and then decided to call his mother again.
However, when the phone was connected, Wang Li did not hear her son's voice, but the voice of his wife Li Mei.
"Hey, mother-in-law, it's me. I heard that you didn't lend money to Brother Hui, is it true?" Li Mei's tone sounded a little displeased.
"Yes, Meimei. I can only lend Hui 50,000 yuan first, and they have to find a way to make up the remaining 50,000 yuan by themselves. Wang Li explained.
"But mother-in-law, we have used up all our savings! If you can't lend Brother Hui all 100,000 yuan, our wedding will be ruined. Don't you want to see your son get married?" Li Mei's voice sounded a little angry.
"Of course, I hope that Hui can get married, but my own life also needs to be considered. 100,000 yuan is too much for me, so I can only lend him 50,000 yuan first. Wang Li patiently explained.
"Mother-in-law, can't you make some sacrifices for your son? Our wedding is going to be held in a month, and now there is no bride price of 100,000 yuan, so we will cancel the wedding. Can you bear to watch your son and daughter-in-law miss such an important moment in vain?" Li Mei's tone became more and more excited.
Wang Li listened to her daughter's words and felt very guilty in her heart. As a mother, of course, she hopes that her son can get married smoothly and live a happy life. However, her own life also needs to be considered, and she can't use up all her savings for the sake of her son.
"Meimei, you also have to understand my situation. 100,000 yuan is too much for me, and I really can't take out that much money. Let's find a way to solve this problem, for example, you first ask the bank for a loan, and I can help you as a guarantee. Or you can borrow money from friends and family. Wang Li said as calmly as possible.
"But mother-in-law, none of these methods are feasible! We have applied for a loan from the bank, but it has been refused. We have borrowed money from friends and family, but it is difficult to scrape together 100,000 yuan. Now I can only turn to you for help, if you can't help us, then our wedding will be cancelled. Can you bear to watch your son and daughter-in-law miss such an important moment?" Li Mei said eagerly.
Listening to her daughter's plea, Wang Li's mood became even heavier. As a mother, she certainly didn't want to see her son and daughter-in-law miss such an important moment. However, her own life also needs to be considered, and she can't use up all her savings for the sake of her son.
"Meimei, I really want to help you, but 100,000 yuan is too much. Let's find a way to solve this problem, for example, you can get some money of your own first, and then I will give you some subsidies later. Or you can borrow more money from friends and family. Wang Li tried to comfort as much as possible.
"But mother-in-law, we really have no other way! If you can't lend us 100,000 yuan, then we can only cancel the wedding. Can you bear to watch your son and daughter-in-law miss such an important moment in vain?" Li Mei's voice was full of pleading.
Wang Li was silent for a moment, and she felt that she was in a dilemma. On the one hand, she hopes to be able to help her son get married, but on the other hand, her own life also needs to be considered. In the end, she made up her mind and said, "Meimei, I'm really sorry, but 100,000 yuan is too much." I can only lend you 50,000 yuan first, and you can figure out how to make up the remaining 50,000 yuan by yourself. I hope you understand my situation. "
"What? Mother-in-law, you still refuse to lend us all 100,000 yuan? Don't you care about your son's happy marriage?" Li Mei's voice was full of anger and disappointment.
"Meimei, I'm really sorry. However, I have to think about my life. I can only lend you 50,000 yuan first, and you can figure out how to make up the remaining 50,000 yuan by yourself. I hope you understand my situation. Wang Li's tone was full of apologies.
"Well, since you just won't help us, then we'll have to cancel the wedding. After Li Mei finished speaking, she hung up the phone directly.
Wang Li looked at the "call ended" displayed on the mobile phone screen, and felt very frustrated and guilty. She knew that her decision might hurt her son and daughter-in-law, but she couldn't go against her own principles. As an old man, she had to think about her own life.
At this moment, Wang Hui rushed into the living room, his face full of anger.
"Mom, I heard that you rejected my request again, don't you want to see your son get married?" Wang Hui asked loudly.
Hearing her son's questioning, Wang Li's mood became even heavier. She knew that her decision might hurt her son and daughter-in-law, but she couldn't go against her own principles.
"Son, of course I hope you can get married smoothly and live a happy life. However, 100,000 yuan is too much for me, so I can only lend you 50,000 yuan first. The remaining 50,000 yuan, you can figure it out by yourself. Wang Li explained patiently as much as she could.
"Mom, don't you know how important this wedding is to me and Meimei? If there is no bride price of 100,000 yuan, our wedding will be canceled. Can't you just bear to watch your son miss such an important moment?" Wang Hui's tone became more and more excited.
"Son, I know this wedding is important to you, but my own life needs to be considered. 100,000 yuan is too much for me, and I really can't afford it. Let's think of other ways, such as you take out a loan from the bank first, and I can help you as a guarantee. Wang Li said patiently.
"But Mom, we have applied for a loan from the bank, but it has been rejected. We have borrowed money from friends and family, but we can't get together enough 100,000 yuan. Now I can only turn to you for help, if you can't help us, then our wedding will be cancelled. Can't you just bear to watch your son miss such an important moment?" Wang Hui's voice was full of pleading.
Hearing her son's words, Wang Li's heart became even heavier. As a mother, she certainly didn't want to see her son miss such an important moment. However, her own life also needs to be considered, and she can't use up all her savings for the sake of her son.
"Son, I'm really sorry, but 100,000 yuan is too much. I can only lend you 50,000 yuan first, and you can figure out how to make up the remaining 50,000 yuan by yourself. I hope you understand my situation. Wang Li's tone was full of apologies.
"What? Mom, you still won't lend us all 100,000 yuan? Don't you care about your son's happy marriage?" Wang Hui's voice was full of anger and disappointment.
"Son, of course I care about your marital happiness, but my own life also needs to be considered. 100,000 yuan is too much for me, and I really can't afford it. Let's think of other ways, such as borrowing money from friends and family. Wang Li tried to comfort as much as possible.
"But Mom, we've borrowed money from all our relatives and friends, but we still can't get together 100,000 yuan. If you can't help us, then we'll have to cancel the wedding. Can't you just bear to watch your son miss such an important moment?" Wang Hui's tone became more and more excited.
Hearing her son's words, Wang Li's heart became even heavier. As a mother, she certainly didn't want to see her son miss such an important moment. However, her own life also needs to be considered, and she can't use up all her savings for the sake of her son.
"Son, I'm really sorry, but I can only lend you 50,000 yuan first. The remaining 50,000 yuan, you can figure it out by yourself. I hope you understand my situation. Wang Li's tone was full of apologies.
"Well, since you just won't help us, then we'll have to cancel the wedding. After Wang Hui finished speaking, he left directly.
Looking at her son's angry back, Wang Li felt very sad in her heart. She knew that her decision might hurt her son and daughter-in-law, but she couldn't go against her own principles. As an old man, she had to think about her own life.
At this moment, Wang Qiang also came to Wang Li's house. He saw that his mother's expression was a little depressed, so he asked with concern, "Mom, what's wrong with you? Is it because of my brother?"
"Yes, son. Your brother wants a bride price of 100,000 yuan, but I can only lend him 50,000 yuan first. Now he and Meimei are angry and say that they are going to cancel the wedding. Wang Li sighed and said.
"I know, son. But 100,000 yuan is too much for me, and I really can't afford it. I've tried to help them, but they're still not satisfied. I don't know what to do. Wang Li's tone was full of helplessness.
"Mom, I think you should communicate with your brother again. Maybe you can explain your situation to him and see if he can understand you. If it doesn't work, I can help you figure it out. Wang Qiang comforted.
"All right, son. I'll talk to your brother again. I really want to be able to help them, but my own life needs to be considered. Wang Li said.
Hearing his mother's words, Wang Qiang nodded. He knew that this matter was really difficult for his mother to deal with, but he believed that as long as both parties could understand each other, a solution would be found.
At this moment, Wang Hui called again. Wang Li hesitated, but still picked it up.
"Mom, I'm really sorry, I was so excited just now. I know you must be struggling too, but this wedding is really important to me and Meimei. We really have no choice but to turn to you. Can you think about it again and lend us all the 100,000 yuan?" Wang Hui's tone was full of hope.
Wang Li was silent for a moment, and she felt that she was in a dilemma. On the one hand, she hopes to be able to help her son get married, but on the other hand, her own life also needs to be considered. In the end, she made up her mind and said, "Son, I'm really sorry, but 100,000 yuan is too much." I can only lend you 50,000 yuan first, and you can figure out how to make up the remaining 50,000 yuan by yourself.