Davidzhu

I still remember those impoverished days when her monthly salary of 5,000 yuan supported us for three whole years. After graduating from high school, she worked as a waitress, delivered takeout, and sold clothes, leaving the house early and returning late, shouldering all the household chores and living expenses without ever complaining. When I was studying for my exams, she was my pillar of strength, providing me with the greatest support and encouragement. After I finally landed a job at the municipal finance bureau, my boss asked me on my first day, 'Do you have a girlfriend?' I hesitated for a few seconds before saying, 'No.' At that moment, I started to feel afraid of introducing her to my colleagues. Not because she's not good enough, but because of her limited education and ordinary job, I feared others might think we're not a good match. I know this is selfish of me. She's the one who stood by me through thick and thin, and now I'm the one who's ashamed to show her off. I even thought of breaking up with her, as my rational side told me that I've reached a higher platform and perhaps I should find someone with a better education and family background. However, every time I think about her supporting me through those three years and sacrificing her own needs to fund my studies, I feel like a heartless and ungrateful person. I'm not sure if it's me who has changed or if people just find it hard to hold on to their initial intentions once they have more options. I'm starting to doubt my feelings and question our relationship. I'm unsure of what the future holds, but I know I need to reflect on my own heart and rediscover the sincerity and gratitude I once had.