After three years of working, this was my first time taking a taxi outside of work hours. My mom always told me to save more money so I wouldn't be looked down upon by my future in-laws. So, every month, after setting aside $200 for living expenses, the rest of my salary was taken by her without question.
I have no idea how much my three years' salary has added up to, but Alexander and his wife Dora are living the high life. In the past two years, since I became a full-time employee, they've bought a house and a car, traveled, and spent money freely without a second thought.
Dora often hit the beauty salons and told me, "Sweetheart, you need to take care of yourself." I could only nod along, having never experienced such luxuries myself due to financial constraints.
My mom would then chime in: "She's not as lucky as you. You're married to our successful Alexander, so you can enjoy life. A fortune-teller said this girl is unlucky and can't have these things, or it will shorten her life."