Even if I become rich, I will not change. Yes, Charlie's stubborn principle actually fully reflects what I once believed. It's such a simple life, how beautiful, and indisputable from the world.
But the truth is, after we have wealth, what we have to care about is what society thinks of you. We'll want fancy cars, we'll want mansions, we'll want fame, because that seems to match the wealth we hold. Because of money, our social status is higher, we can no longer choose cheap hotels in shabby ways, we should no longer bargain for a few pounds in the vegetable market, and we should no longer crowd the bus to save money.
But Charlie didn't care, it seemed to him. There is no formula between wealth and life, and wealth will not change any of his beliefs about life. Not to mention love.
After Charlie hit the jackpot, he'd do whatever he could to help. Seeing this, I can't help but think about it. Almost all lottery players will sincerely pray after betting on the lottery: "God bless me with a big prize. If I win the lottery, I will give half of it to do good deeds in return." But when they really won the first prize , will they really use half of the prize money for charity as they beg?
I dare say they won't. Because the point of their prayers is not planning how to do good deeds, they are praying for the prize money after winning the jackpot. Once the purpose is impure, they must first think of themselves after they get their wish. Maybe they'll visit some charities, but I'd wager they don't start delivering on their commitments until they've settled on what they need. Even, they will feel that these bonuses are not enough for themselves to meet the requirements.
Would we hesitate to give a stranger $2 million just for one sentence? We're talking about $2 million, a number that can completely change anyone's life.
I think anyone would think this is crazy. Even if we were a betting partner who needed to split the $2 million with us, we would be hesitant. I think it seems almost reasonable to just make up a small bonus amount and distribute it to a partner for comfort or even to say that you didn't win.
But, for Charlie, a promise is a promise, and it's a promise.
For most girls today, reality is a sensitive but unavoidable issue. After meeting Gao Fushuai in the TV series, he has been treated like a princess since then, walking on the red carpet and tasting the most mellow wine. I think these are the dreams of most girls. Although many girls now have their own minds, they will not sacrifice their bottom line for these material pleasures. But when such opportunities come to them and they won't lose their reputation because of these opportunities, who doesn't want to. Who wants to be an ordinary waitress after owning $2 million. But Yvvone is willing, and she chooses the same attitude to life as Charlie. No matter how rich I am, I am still who I am. Do simple jobs, live simple lives.
Just like the two people who are willing to pursue a simple life together at the end of the film receive blessings from the whole city, our world needs such people, such people who pursue a simple life, such people whose life has nothing to do with money, and it needs more and more people. Many such people. Our world doesn't necessarily need more advanced technology or booming economy, but we definitely need a beautiful mind that pursues truth, goodness and beauty.
Love, life, has nothing to do with money. ——To "Story of the Fallen City"
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