Between a bustling metropolis and towering skyscrapers, hides a world full of stories. On this day, in a high-end restaurant in the city center, a battle of love, marriage and money is quietly unfolding.
"Do you really think this bride price list is reasonable?" Li Zexuan, a young and promising president, sat in the corner of the restaurant, holding a list tightly in his hand, his eyes full of doubts. Opposite him sat a woman with exquisite makeup and elegant temperament, who was his fiancée, Lin Wan'er.
Lin Wan'er smiled slightly and nodded lightly: "Zexuan, this is our family's tradition, and it is also a test of your sincerity." I know this may be a bit stressful for you, but please understand. ”
Li Zexuan took a deep breath and tried to calm the fluctuations in his heart. He is not a stingy person, but the number on this bride price list really shocked him. From property to jewelry, luxury cars to cash, everything is worth a fortune. He knew that these were not problems for him, but he was more concerned about the meaning behind the bride price.
"Wan'er, I understand your family's traditions, but I also hope you can understand me. I believe that marriage is a process of two people supporting each other and growing together, not a monetary transaction. Li Zexuan's tone was firm and sincere.
Lin Wan'er's face changed slightly, she didn't seem to expect Li Zexuan to say such a thing. She was silent for a moment, and then slowly spoke: "Zexuan, you may not know about our family's situation. For our family, this bride price is not only a material need, but also a symbol of dignity and status. I know this may be a bit hard for you to accept, but please believe me, I'm not trying to make it difficult for you. ”
Li Zexuan's brows tightened, and he understood that Lin Wan'er's words were not groundless. He knew that Lin Wan'er was born in a family with a long history and prominent status, and this bride price did have a special meaning for them. But he also knows that he is not willing to be bound by this bride price, and he is not willing to let love and marriage become victims of money.
In the next few days, Li Zexuan fell into deep thought. He kept recalling his conversations with Lin Wan'er, trying to find a solution that would respect tradition while preserving love and marriage. He consulted a lot of information and consulted friends and experts around him, but he never found a satisfactory answer.
Until one day, he happened to see a report about the bride price culture. According to the report, the bride price was originally a way to express blessings and gratitude, but in modern society, it has been over-interpreted and distorted by some people, and has become a symbol of comparison and vanity. Li Zexuan was deeply inspired by this report, and he realized that he could not be swayed by such distorted values, let alone let love and marriage become victims of money.
So, he decided to communicate with Lin Wan'er again. They sat in the same corner of the same restaurant, but this time the atmosphere was very different from the previous ones. Li Zexuan first expressed his apologies and gratitude to Lin Wan'er, and then frankly expressed his thoughts and confusion.
"Wan'er, I know that this bride price means a lot to you and your family, but I want you to understand that I don't want to measure our love and marriage in terms of money. I believe that as long as we truly love each other and support each other, we will be able to create our own happiness. Li Zexuan's voice was firm and gentle.
Lin Wan'er listened to Li Zexuan's words, and a trace of tears flashed in her eyes. She took a deep breath, and then slowly spoke: "Zexuan, what you said moved me very much. I also understand that this bride price did cause us a lot of trouble. Actually, I've been thinking about this a lot. I think we can try to change the traditional way and express our love and marriage in a more meaningful way. ”
In this way, after some in-depth communication and discussion, the two finally reached a consensus. They decided to replace the traditional bride price with a charity wedding, donating the money that would have been used for the bride price to those in need. This not only respects the tradition, but also expresses the sincerity and beauty of their love and marriage.
At the wedding, Li Zexuan and Lin Waner walked on the red carpet hand in hand, their faces filled with happy smiles. They know that this wedding is not only a testimony of their love, but also their understanding and pursuit of love and marriage. They believe that in the days to come, no matter what difficulties and challenges they encounter, they will be able to work together to create their own happiness.