Returning to my hometown, I passed by the home of the richest man in the village many years ago. The once magnificent old house has collapsed, and the garden is overgrown with weeds. Only the dozen or so ruins tell the story of its past glory.
When we were young, we didn’t have enough to eat. Several of their sons worked hard and always had a surplus. Compared to the families of that era who didn’t have enough to eat, their family was really wealthy, but they were stingy. Because they have money, the children study for several more years than their peers in the village. If you can talk the talk, there are people who can do the work. At once, more than a dozen rammed earth houses were built, plus courtyard walls. Really impressive! Back to our low hut, I couldn’t be more envious!
At that time, because his family was wealthy and his sons were young, many matchmakers came to propose marriage. When the eldest brother was about to get married, he was a distant relative introduced by my grandma. I don't know what the two people were arguing about. Gu Liang ran to my house angrily and said to my grandma: "Auntie, look at his family's condition is not bad, why don't you bring this thing to his house after you buy it? I also feel that it is a face-saving thing!"
Grandma said: "That's the case. Yes! When you get married, you should be more generous!"
So I discussed with the young man to meet the girl's request. The girl thought: "I'm getting married soon, so you have to coax me! You must buy this thing for me!"
As a result, the young man quit and said: "That thing can't be eaten or drunk. Buy it and do it." Well? Isn't it a waste of money? "
The girl got angry and said, "I will cancel the engagement if I don't buy it."
Their family actually came to my house to settle the account. Even counting the few meals the girl had at his house.
Oh my god! Who would dare to introduce a girl to his home again? After the engagement was broken off, the girl married another family. But the eldest son remained single until he was old. He didn't even see a doctor when he was sick, and he actually became seriously ill and died. After his death, his nephew found a lot of money in the house, but it had depreciated in value.
The second child moved out and lived elsewhere, and then he found his wife. There is also a son who seems to have gone crazy in love. Another son married a somewhat foolish woman from out of town. The children she gave birth to were not very bright either.
A good family suddenly fell into decline because of its small population. It was even more difficult to start a business and maintain it. After the reform and opening up, those children from poor families have lived a happy life full of children and grandchildren because of their flexible minds! It really complies with the old saying "Thirty years to Hedong, thirty years to Hexi "!
