The wife temporarily raised the bride price from 188,000 to 300,000, and the husband slammed the door and left: "Whoever loves to tie the knot will tie the knot!" This sentence echoed in the empty living room, like a thunderclap in winter, shattering the sweet fantasy that the two were about to enter the marriage hall.
Li Ming and Lin Wan, a couple who have been in love for three years, finally decided to walk into the palace of marriage hand in hand this spring. When the two families discussed the marriage, they had already negotiated a bride price of 188,000 yuan, which means that the two families are rich and the marriage is long-lasting. However, on the eve of the wedding, Lin Wan's mother suddenly proposed to raise the bride price to 300,000, on the grounds that the family was in a bit of an urgent need recently, and thought that this figure was more auspicious and could ensure her daughter's happiness and prosperity after marriage.
Lin Wan felt very embarrassed by this, she knew that although Li Ming's family was not poor, it was not easy to come up with so much money at once. She tried to persuade her mother, but her mother was resolute and even threatened not to attend the wedding. Faced with the choice between family and love, Lin Wan fell into a deep contradiction.
When Li Ming received the news, he was busy with the final preparations for the wedding. He thought that everything was ready and just waiting for the good time, but he didn't expect to make a trip to bite the gold halfway. Anger and disappointment swelled in him, and he couldn't understand why such a big change had occurred at this critical moment. He found Lin Wan, hoping for her explanation and support, but Lin Wan's silence and tears made him even more desperate.
"Why? Didn't we say yes? Why do you want to change your hexagram now? Li Ming's voice trembled, and his eyes were full of disbelief.
Lin Wan choked up and said, "I know it's hard for you, but my mother is ...... She's also doing it for my good. ”
"For your own good? Is this what you call it for your own good? Using our marriage as a bargaining chip in exchange for money? Li Ming was furious, he felt that his dignity had been trampled on, and his trust in this relationship collapsed in an instant.
In a fit of rage, he made that impulsive decision and slammed the door, leaving behind a cold sentence: "Whoever loves to tie the knot!" ”
In the next few days, the world of the two seemed to fall into a cold winter. Li Ming hid in the hustle and bustle of work, trying to numb himself with endless overtime; Lin Wan was at home, facing four walls, and tears became her only companion. She began to reflect on whether she had really done something wrong and whether she could salvage the relationship that was about to be broken.
The turning point came in the evening after a rainy day. On the way home, Li Ming accidentally saw a book in the window of an old bookstore that the two of them had selected together. That book chronicles the many good times they spent together and also witnessed the growth of their love. He stopped and looked at the book, and his heart swelled with unprecedented nostalgia and reluctance.
At this moment, the mobile phone vibrate, and it was a message from Lin Wan: "Ming, I know that my mother's approach is very excessive, but I really don't want to lose you." We can face it together and find a solution, shall we? ”
Li Ming's heart was deeply touched, and he realized that neither of them should be victims in this relationship. He replied, "Wan, I'm thinking about us, too. We can't just give up, can we? Let's meet tomorrow and talk. ”
The next day, the two reunite at the café they frequent. After a night of deep thought, both of them softened their attitudes a lot. Lin Wan first apologized, admitting her immaturity in dealing with the problem, and promised to communicate with her mother to find a mutually acceptable solution. Li Ming also expressed his apologies, regretted his impulsive behavior at that time, and expressed his willingness to bear the future ups and downs with Lin Wan.
The climax occurred a few days later, when Lin Wan appeared at Li Ming's house with her mother. They have reached an agreement to reduce the bride price to the original negotiated 188,000 yuan, and promised that this part of the money will be used as the start-up capital of their small family, not the private property of the Lin family. Lin Wan's mother also apologized to Li Ming, admitting that she had handled the matter inappropriately, and wished them happiness.
At this moment, Li Ming and Lin Wan looked at each other and smiled, and all misunderstandings and estrangements disappeared. They hugged each other tightly, as if to reaffirm each other's hearts and determination. The wedding was held as scheduled, although there were some twists and turns in the process, but it was these experiences that made their love stronger and made them cherish each other more.
After getting married, Li Ming and Lin Wan worked hand in hand, not only running their small home, but also often going back to visit their parents, interpreting the true meaning of "family and everything is prosperous" with practical actions. They know that true love is not only about ups and downs, but also about being in the same boat through thick and thin, facing every challenge in life together.