Aunt Zhao, who lives alone, lives a simple and regular life. Every morning, Aunt Zhao got up to prepare breakfast.
The bustling city outside the window is waking up, but Aunt Zhao has begun her day's work.
Simple soy milk, steamed buns and pickles are her standard breakfast. Aunt Zhao is never a picky eater, even if she eats simple dishes, she will chew slowly and swallow without wasting any food.
The house is not big, but she takes care of every corner and makes it clean and tidy.
"Auntie, it's early!" Neighbor Li Ming passed by Aunt Zhao's door and greeted her.
"Early!" A kind smile appeared on Aunt Zhao's face, "Going to work?" ”
"Well, I'll go first." Li Ming waved goodbye to Aunt Zhao.
Li Ming is Aunt Zhao's downstairs neighbor, and the two live close and have a good relationship. Li Ming could see that Aunt Zhao had gotten up to work every day at work, and couldn't help but admire her diligence and self-discipline.
After cleaning the house, Aunt Zhao began to prepare lunch. The fresh vegetables she bought from the market were washed and chopped, served with pickles she made herself, and a simple home-cooked dish was quickly prepared.
After lunch, Aunt Zhao went out to buy some necessary daily necessities. She walked to a nearby supermarket and picked up good and cheap goods.
She walked hurriedly down the crowded streets, in stark contrast to the careless passers-by.
Back at home, Aunt Zhao began to prepare dinner. She carefully cuts the meat into small pieces and stir-fry it with the dish into a dish with a full color and aroma.
When night fell, Aunt Zhao lay on the bed, listening to the noise outside the window, and the faces of her daughter and son appeared in her mind.
Aunt Zhao sighed softly, wishing them all right. She closed her eyes contentedly and ended this ordinary and extraordinary day.
Aunt Zhao's children have all started a family and will regularly remit living expenses to Aunt Zhao every month. Although Aunt Zhao lives alone, her life is not tight.
However, Aunt Zhao has never been good at spending money, and living expenses have become a burden for her.
Aunt Zhao always believed that money should be used carefully. She notes where every penny comes from and what it is for, and is reluctant to spend it on non-essential things.
At the beginning of each month to get the living expenses, Aunt Zhao first withdrew the utility bills and other expenses that needed to be paid, and the rest was deposited into the bank.
"Auntie, it's a pity that you save so much money and hide it in the bank. It's better to take it out for travel or something, and live happily.
"Travel, what is an old lady of mine going to play there?" Aunt Zhao smiled and said, "The money is safe in the bank, and I will be relieved."
Aunt Zhao does not like to party, play cards and chat like other old people. She stays at home on weekdays and lives a regular and simple life.
Once, Aunt Zhao's son called and said that he wanted to change her electric car to make it easier for her to go out. Aunt Zhao quickly refused her son's kindness, saying that walking can only exercise, and driving an electric car is not convenient.
Aunt Zhao often thinks that when she is too weak to work, the money saved can pay for her pension expenses; When she dies, the money can also be left to her children to help them solve their immediate needs.
For Aunt Zhao, saving money is a form of faith and salvation. She firmly believes that only by putting money in the bank can she and her family feel truly secure.
Aunt Zhao counts her income and expenditure once a month. She takes the monthly living income and then lists all necessary expenses, such as rent, utilities, food expenses, and so on.
However, she will try to compress all other non-essential expenses.
Aunt Zhao wears old clothes from many years ago and cooks simple home-cooked meals at every meal. Instead of taking a bus, she walks to the wet market; She doesn't take a taxi, but walks everywhere.
"Auntie, you are too frugal, can't you be kind to yourself?" Li Ming reminded Aunt Zhao more than once.
"How can you spend money casually, in case something happens one day, you have to live on your savings." Aunt Zhao shook her head and said.
Li Ming sighed, helpless at Aunt Zhao's insistence. He understood that Aunt Zhao wanted to leave a safe savings for herself and her family, but felt that her life was too simple.
Day after day, finally, Aunt Zhao accumulated considerable savings. She does not need to worry about the financial loss caused by emergencies, and it is enough to pay for her future pension expenses.
"Auntie, you are already rich, so stop being so frugal and spend more money to improve the quality of life." Li Ming persuaded again.
"I can rest assured after saving money, and when there is more money, I will have enough." Aunt Zhao said with a smile.
Li Ming understood that Aunt Zhao's character had become a success, and it was difficult to change her frugal lifestyle. He could only sincerely hope that Aunt Zhao could live a long and healthy life and enjoy the joys of life more.
One day, when Aunt Zhao went to visit her mother-in-law in a distant place, she overheard the news that her mother-in-law had accumulated a deposit of 3 million.
"Yes, I saved 3 million. I originally wanted to buy a house, but I decided to keep it and save it. The mother-in-law said lightly.
Aunt Zhao's brain instantly went blank. She worked hard to save her whole life, and her savings were only 2.3 million. And the mother-in-law is a few years older than her, and there are already 3 million.
On the way home, Aunt Zhao was full of worries. She began to question repeatedly whether she was saving the right way.
"Auntie, what's wrong with you? Look at your face is not right. Li Ming asked with concern.
Aunt Zhao told Li Ming about her own mother. Li Ming nodded clearly: "Auntie, you have already done a good job, you don't need to care too much about other people's opinions."
Li Ming's words gave Aunt Zhao some comfort, but the loss in her heart could not be eliminated. She began to seriously consider whether she should change the way she always saved and invest more and enjoy life instead of just saving money.
In the dead of night, Aunt Zhao lay on the bed tossing and turning. She understands that money is not the whole of life, but the savings accumulated over the years also represent her hard work and dignity.
The only thing she can do is re-examine her life and make the right choices.
Aunt Zhao plucked up the courage and called her own mother to ask her own mother for advice on how to save. The mother-in-law readily agreed and asked Aunt Zhao to come to the house on a later day.
"Auntie, don't see outside, find a place to sit." The mother-in-law greeted Aunt Zhao with a smile.
"Mother-in-law, if you can save so much money, you must have a unique way, right?" Aunt Zhao spoke straight to the point.
"Haha, there is no peculiar way. I was lucky that my son worked well and saved so much. The mother-in-law said modestly.
Aunt Zhao couldn't hold back the doubts in her heart, and bluntly said that although she was thrifty and careful, she was far inferior to her own mother. She asked her mother to teach her the tricks of accumulating wealth.
The mother-in-law pondered for a moment, and said with a serious expression: "Auntie, I see that you have lived a very restrained life and accumulated a lot of money."
The important thing is whether you are happy or not, money is just a tool.
Aunt Zhao fell into deep thought after listening to it. The words of her own mother made her suddenly cheerful, it turned out that in the heart of her own mother, the amount of money does not represent everything.
"Mother-in-law, I see what you mean. I live my own life regularly and I am quite satisfied. In the future, I will pay attention not to worry too much about the amount of money, and grasp the happiness of life is the key.
"Very good, very good. Money is important, but happiness is more important. You have found a happy and abundant life, and I am happy for you.
When Aunt Zhao left, her heart was full of gratitude. Her mother's words made her realize that a simple life can also be very happy, and money is not the criterion for judging everything.
After communicating with her mother-in-law, Aunt Zhao has a new understanding of saving and life. She learned that saving money is not just about pursuing an increase in numbers, but about living a happy and satisfying life.
Aunt Zhao began to reflect on her lifestyle over the years. She is obsessed with saving money and sometimes even sparing to buy things that improve her life.
Maybe she can spend some of her savings to buy some clothes and jewelry that she likes. Maybe she could go on a tour to relax and relax.
As long as you don't squander money, it's okay to enjoy life in moderation.
"Auntie, I see that you are in good shape, is there anything happy?" Li Ming asked with a smile.
"I want to open it, and I will have a more moist life in the future." Aunt Zhao said brightly.
"Great, Auntie! I just said you should do the same. Li Ming said happily.
Aunt Zhao realized that the true meaning of life does not lie in external accumulation, but in inner satisfaction. She is determined to adjust her lifestyle, enjoy the joy of life appropriately, increase communication with neighbors and friends, and enrich the content of life.
Although her mother's savings are high, Aunt Zhao has also found her own happy life. She will follow her heart and enjoy the joys that life brings, rather than overly comparing herself to others.
This also makes Aunt Zhao full of joy and expectation for life.
Aunt Zhao began to step out of her comfort zone and add some small surprises and fun to her life.
She would occasionally go to the street shop to buy her favorite clothes and accessories. Although it is not too expensive, it makes Aunt Zhao feel fresh and happy for a long time.
Aunt Zhao will also attend parties with her neighbors. Everyone played mahjong, sang and danced together, and they had a good time.
"Auntie, I heard you joined the dance class?" Li Ming was a little surprised.
"Yes, I want to learn to dance and feel the vitality of youth." Aunt Zhao said with a smile.
"Great! I support you to enjoy life. Li Ming said happily.
In the dance class, Aunt Zhao carefully followed the teacher, although it was a little difficult, she enjoyed it. The company of her friends makes her feel extremely happy and fulfilled.
Aunt Zhao will also travel appropriately to relax. She goes around the surrounding attractions and enjoys the beauty of nature. Although the travel expenses were not small, seeing the mountains and lakes, Aunt Zhao's mood became open and comfortable.
Enjoy life moderately and make Aunt Zhao's mood refreshed. She began to take the initiative to chat with the neighbors, and there was a smile on her face.
This also makes her life more colorful and fulfilling.
Through this period of reflection and practice, Aunt Zhao has a new understanding of life and money.
She understood that money is only a means, not the whole of life. Excessive pursuit of accumulation and neglect of the meaning of life itself will make human life dull and boring.
On the contrary, moderate attention to accumulation, but more attention to the quality of life and satisfaction of the soul, is the ideal way of life.
Aunt Zhao realized that a person with tens of millions of wealth but stable and empty is happier than a person who lives a simple life but has a rich heart.
So, she relaxed her focus on money and focused instead on the meaning of life itself. She learned to enjoy the bits and pieces of life and no longer care too much about how much she accumulated.
"Auntie, I see that your spirit is much better!" Li Ming said with a smile.
"Yes, I will always live this positive life." Aunt Zhao had a knowing smile on her face.
Aunt Zhao is convinced that as long as her life is meaningful and her mind is peaceful, money becomes less important. She will keep this truth firmly in mind, enjoy the joy of life, and live a full and happy life.
She also hopes that through her own experience, she can influence and encourage more people to pay attention to life itself, rather than relying too much on external accumulation.
This unexpected "enlightenment" became a new starting point for Aunt Zhao's life. She began to enjoy the beauty of life and was grateful for every day that life gives.
Seeing the change in Aunt Zhao's living situation, the neighbors were happy for her. Li Ming often takes his wife to Aunt Zhao's house to sit, chat and sing together, so that Aunt Zhao can feel warm and companionship.
Aunt Zhao also cares about the lives of neighbors, sending homemade snacks and greeting their families. She became more and more proactive and integrated into this small community.
With the support and love of her relatives and friends, Aunt Zhao found motivation in life. She is willing to give and share, and also learns to pay attention to the quality of life, not just external accumulation.
She felt happy and fulfilled from the bottom of her heart. Aunt Zhao believes that as long as she has a meaningful life and warm relationships, money will become irrelevant.