Marriage contract

- Lien, can we postpone the wedding?

- What did you just say?

- I'm not kidding, I need to think before making my decision.

- Are you crazy? Everything is planned, guests are invited, you want to make me and my family famous.

Ngu did not wait for Lien to continue speaking with anger behind him, he left, wandering on the empty street and continuously smoking. The smoke stung his eyes, the emptiness grew bigger and bigger.

Just last night, on this street, Ngu and his fiancée were still affectionately putting their arms around each other, discussing all sorts of things about the upcoming wedding. Both sides were eagerly awaiting a joyful and grand wedding.

Although Ngu did not say it, he was secretly proud to be loved and praised by his future in-laws. Everyone was excitedly discussing the wedding photography, choosing the wedding dress, wedding flowers, wedding menu, and even the honeymoon trip...

So many good plans. In the moment Lien gave the paper to Ngu, everything was turned upside down.

Lien did not pay attention to Ngu's feelings at this moment. She reminded him to read carefully, think carefully before signing. That paper was a commitment, essentially no different from a marriage "contract", a prior agreement between Ngu and her about money and housing. The paper clearly listed each type of property and money that Lien had before marriage, including house, car, gold, savings... If there was a divorce later, that property would still belong to her. Ngu and his wife would only share the property they had after marriage.

Suddenly, Ngu felt that his marriage was materialistic, even though he understood that her assets were given to her by her parents or from her hard work in business. Ngu himself did not consider the things that he did not earn.

Seeing Ngu holding the paper and sitting pensively, Lien said: "This is very important, please think carefully before signing so I will know what to do."

Lien's nonchalant words made Ngu even more embarrassed. Ngu said: "Let me go back and read this paper carefully. Let me think about it and if we need anything, we can adjust and supplement it." Lien put her arm around Ngu's shoulder, happily: "We got married hoping to live together for the rest of our lives. I don't want anything unfortunate to happen, but you also sympathize with me, as a woman, we also have to consider the rights of ourselves and our children. Please simplify this matter."

Ngu returned home in a confused state of mind. She had reminded him to simplify things, but why did Ngu feel like things were getting complicated?

Actually, Ngu did not care about the list of assets that she listed in the marriage contract he was holding in his hand. What he was worried about was something else. Because when he fell in love and wanted to marry Lien, Ngu only dreamed of a happy future with the person he loved. That Lien already had a house, a car and savings, Ngu just knew. Ngu thought that was good for both of them and Ngu did not feel inferior or self-conscious. He believed that when they got married, the couple would work together, save, and build the future with their own strength. Ngu was always determined to give Lien a full life, not letting Lien suffer. Ngu also never had any other thoughts. He was willing to not accept anything if something happened to the couple.

Ngu texted Lien, "I think you don't trust or respect me. I know you love me very much and your decision to marry someone like me confirms that. But if it weren't for the paper you gave me, I wouldn't be suffering like I am now. I feel self-conscious and hurt."

Then hesitating for a moment, Ngu deleted the message without sending it to Lien. He needed to meet Lien so that they could sit down and talk frankly with each other. Ngu had to make Lien understand and find another solution together.

Ngu thought about breaking off the engagement, but he understood that it was just a temporary act of pride, and deep down he still loved Lien very much. But accepting a marriage contract to live with the person he loved was not easy...

I will make it clear for Lien to understand. Marriage is not an economic contract. Marriage must be based on respect, sharing, and sharing hardships. I will not take anything that belongs to Lien if the two of them unfortunately have to break up. Because of love, I am willing to give Lien everything. I will make it clear for Lien to understand that marriage is the cultivation of two people.