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Chapter 89 The Confused Female College Student

So, not being able to afford the bride price wasn't my problem after all.

My ex-girlfriend and I broke up because of this too. Turns out I'm not alone, sob sob.

From dating to marriage, it should be a two-way journey.

The guys are working themselves to the bone, while the girls are still beautiful on their own.

[Hey streamer, are you sure there are even more people criticizing her on Xiaohongshu?]

"Isn't this just Little Red Potato?" Zhang Zhe couldn't help but laugh as he looked at the comments: "What do you mean? You guys cheered when you were criticizing this girl, and some even joined in the criticism."

"When I get publicly criticized, won't you guys step in and say a few words of support?"

"Are these comments even human? What does 'idols are responsible for their fans' actions' even mean? ...I'm not an idol at all."

"Anyway, I really think this girl has a big problem. Her boyfriend is a normal person, but normal people have a limit to their ability to withstand pressure. The girl's family kept increasing the pressure, and the guy's nerves snapped, and he couldn't come back."

The methods Zhang Zhe gave to girls for resolving the bride price issue were not unfounded.

Rather, he had actually seen others do it this way.

He had a colleague who dated a girl from Jiangxi province. When they were discussing marriage, the girl's family asked for a dowry of 30 yuan.

The girl's parents said that if they didn't give her this money, they wouldn't marry her even if a god came.

Knowing her family's situation, her parents' pride, and that the price couldn't be lowered, the woman took out all her savings, paying 18 yuan, before they could get married.

When Zhang Zhe returned from Shenzhen, the couple were already planning to have a second child.

The 18 yuan given by the woman appeared to be on behalf of the man, but in the end it went into the pockets of the woman's parents, keeping the money within the family.

At the same time, the man became completely devoted to the girl because of this incident, after all, this act was second only to eloping.

Unfortunately, most girls don't have that kind of brain, let alone savings.

Like their parents, they all hoped to get more money from the man when discussing the bride price, since they wouldn't have such a legitimate reason after marriage.

Many men don't understand why their girlfriends seem to change completely when it comes to discussing bride price, and all the previous affection disappears.

Is it possible that she is only truly herself when discussing the bride price?

Was I just infatuated with love before?

……

"Hello, host, I'm a female college student."

"I've been watching your live streams lately, may I ask you two questions?"

"Is this... how you want to do it?" Zhang Zhe raised his two fists towards the camera, imitating a Taekwondo pose.

Hmph, here's two punches for you.

[Haha, the streamer is hilarious!]

[Head down! The streamer actually wanted to have close physical combat with the female college student]

[If your punches lack technique, how can your opponent counter? They can't!]

[This is so straightforward, I'm afraid today might be the last live stream I watch.]

Whether they were ordinary viewers in the live stream or Xia Yi, who knew Zhang Zhe in person, they couldn't help but laugh when they saw his action.

Miss Xia was just reflecting on what Zhang Zhe had said.

She was watching the live stream just for the spectacle.

Now, besides having fun, she's also taking the opportunity to investigate Zhang Zhe's views on marriage.

To be fair, what Zhang the matchmaker has said so far is perfectly correct, and she's straightforward without being cryptic.

The only problem is that he's too brave.

Xia Yi was a little worried that the live stream would be reported if things continued like this.

"I'm not here to practice boxing, Brother Zhang, don't worry." The female college student explained, "I just wanted to defend the girl from earlier. I think the bride price wasn't her selling herself; she just wanted to secure her future."

"If the man treats her badly after she marries him, at least she'll have a way out."

"There are countless examples of men committing domestic violence and cheating after marriage." "I think it's perfectly normal for women to want a sense of security."

“Your mindset isn’t suited for discussing marriage.” Zhang Zhe made an “X” gesture with his hand: “When you’re talking about ‘what ifs,’ you’ve already lost the point of the discussion.”

"At least women know their children are their own when they give birth, but men might be married for over ten years and have three children who aren't even their own. Isn't that a much greater risk?"

"Are women like Yan Dongping a minority?"

"Marriage itself carries risks."

"If you don't want to take any risks, then don't get married."

“But I think marriage is riskier for women,” the female college student retorted. “It’s much harder for women to remarry after a divorce, but it’s much easier for men to remarry after a divorce.”

"Are women at greater risk?" Zhang Zhe stroked his chin and said, "Then why are there ten times more women than men going on blind dates these days?"

"Oh, so you're ignoring the risks and continuing to access it, huh?"

With so many cheaters these days, what risks could a woman with even a modicum of common sense possibly face?

Can a man outsmart a woman? Four women can create five group chats – they're all cunning.

High risk brings high reward; marriage is like starting a business for women.

[Yes, since there are risks, why do some people in their 30s still go on blind dates every day? Don't they think the risks are already high enough?]

[The sheer number of cases involving "pig butchering scams" shows that life is fraught with risk for people with intellectual disabilities.]

The girl was taken aback by Zhang Zhe's response and didn't know how to reply.

After thinking for a while, I finally found a reason: "You, the host, have admitted that there are risks involved in marriage for women, so it's okay to use a bride price to mitigate those risks."

“There’s a problem.” Zhang Zhe said leisurely, lying back in his chair, “Well, as a guy, I want to spend less money on my wedding and get settled down first, so I don’t get scammed into marriage. Isn’t that also a way to avoid risks?”

"Your money can protect against risk, but mine can't?"

"Girl, to be honest, discussing issues with you feels like giving my brain a massage."

"If all my debate opponents in college were like you, I would have been the national champion."

"Um... I really can't argue with you." The girl immediately conceded: "But..."

"But according to your logic, we don't need to get married at all?"

"Hey, don't talk nonsense." Zhang Zhe quickly sat up. There was a trap in this question, so he couldn't just answer it casually: "The risk can be avoided."

"Isn't this what we matchmakers do?"

[Is this a shill hired by the livestreamer to promote products?]

[Hey kid, you're advertising now, aren't you?]

Professional matchmakers can indeed reduce the risks of marriage.

So where can one buy such a matchmaker?

[Hilarious, this girl is no match for the streamer!]

Why do some parents of couples prefer their children to break up and go on blind dates rather than let them get together as a couple?

"Why?" the girl asked, following Zhang Zhe's train of thought.

"Because their parents feel that blind dates are less risky," Zhang Zhe analyzed. "Many parents believe that by looking at their children and their parents, they can tell what their children will be like when they get old."

"Lifestyle habits, consumption concepts, and even attitudes towards one's partner can all be passed down through the family."

"Take that example from earlier."

"If the girl's parents demand a high dowry and the girl unconditionally sides with her parents, then the boy's parents will start to have doubts."
Will this woman blindly support her family after marriage? Will she be like her parents, valuing money above all else and disregarding feelings?

"The risks of marriage suddenly increase."

"Blind dates can largely avoid these visible risks. Many couples who successfully transition from dating to marriage and live happily ever after actually met through blind dates between their families and found each other suitable."

"So," Zhang Zhe said seriously, "regardless of whether it's a free-choice relationship or not, when considering marriage, just follow the standards of arranged marriage."

(End of this chapter)