The boss of Jiayuan Matchmaking Company is surnamed Wang. Boss Wang is already over 60 years old. At this moment, he is sitting in the boss chair in the company's office with a lonely look on his face, giving people the feeling of a hero in his twilight years.

"Dad, are you really planning to sell the company?" asked Boss Wang's son Wang Qing.

Boss Wang sighed and said, "You know the company's current operating situation. We were able to struggle last year, but we have been losing money this year. We have no choice but to sell it."

Wang Qing pondered and said, "Dad, we are not the only matchmaking company that has been operating at a loss this year. Do you think we can unite with other matchmaking companies to fight against Xingfu Matchmaking Agency?"

Boss Wang shook his head and said, "It's useless. Master Jiang is really amazing. With him, no matchmaking company can compete with Happy Matchmaking."

Wang Qing was silent for a moment, then asked, "Dad, I don't think it's necessary to sell the company. We can't compete with the Happy Marriage Agency in Nancheng, so why not just move the company to other provinces? As long as we stay away from the Happy Marriage Agency, we should still have a chance to make a comeback."

Boss Wang looked at his unwilling son and explained, "I have thought about this, but if we move the company to another province, we will have to start all over again, which is much more difficult than when I first started the company.

After all, I just lacked start-up capital at that time, but there was no matchmaking company in the entire Nanning City. In the absence of competitors, the company's business developed relatively smoothly.

But now, there is no shortage of matchmaking companies in any city, and the market share has long been divided up by these matchmaking companies. It is almost impossible for our company to carve out a path among the many matchmaking companies with its strength.

Besides, I am already in my sixties and no longer have the ambitions I had back then. Anyway, the company has made a lot of money over the years, so it’s time to retire and enjoy life.”

When Wang Qing heard this, he knew that his father had completely given up struggling, so he stopped trying to persuade him.

Therefore, when the blind date corner in the park was closed, the once No. 1 matchmaking company in Nanning also disappeared quietly from the matchmaking market.

Even Jiayuan Matchmaking Company couldn’t hold on, let alone other matchmaking companies. One by one, all of them closed down.

From then on, the Xingfu Matchmaking Agency, which had no rivals to begin with, could no longer find any competitors.

Because there is no other matchmaking agency in the entire city of Nanning.

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Many middle-aged people, including the author, feel that they are living a life worse than a dog.

Nowadays, the family status of pet dogs is getting higher and higher. Many dog ​​lovers raise their pet dogs as their own children or brothers and sisters. The ways and methods of loving dogs are endless, which have shocked countless people.

There was a girl strolling on the street carrying a big yellow dog on her back.

My goodness, judging from the photos taken by passers-by, that big yellow dog must have weighed at least 20 kilograms, and it was riding on the girl's back. The girl was holding the dog's butt with both hands, which looked really funny.

There is also a video of two dogs riding a sedan up a mountain.

After seeing that video, I don’t know how many people remained silent. People are worse than dogs, and this is not just talk.

Especially when a certain rich and beautiful woman posted pictures of her pet dog's luxurious life online. Its food, clothing, housing and transportation are all so high-end. Its quality of life is really better than that of 90% of people in the world.

There are dozens of kinds of snacks for pet dogs alone, each of which is very valuable. The jars fill an entire wall. It seems that dogs would get bored of eating the same kind of snacks every day, so they need dozens of flavors to choose from. Such a wide variety of food is comparable to the emperor's kitchen.

Next are the bowls for the dogs to eat. There are dozens of them, neatly arranged in rows. It is said that each bowl costs hundreds of yuan, and there is a dedicated bowl for each snack. It is so luxurious.

There are also clothes for pet dogs, which are even more astonishing. Two rows of wardrobes are filled to the brim. From skirts to vests and down jackets for all seasons, it can be said that there is everything, and the various colors and styles are even more dazzling.

Then there are necklaces and other jewelry underneath the clothes. Dogs have to change clothes every day when they go out, and they have to wear different jewelry with each piece of clothing.

Finally, there is the dog's "bedroom", which is absolutely luxurious. The white sheets, pillows, and mosquito nets are simple yet elegant. It can be seen that the owner is also very tasteful. The dog must be very comfortable living in it.

The fact that a pet dog can live such a luxurious life of extravagance and decadence would make most people ashamed and make them feel like a thousand horses are galloping in their hearts.

Moreover, there are many girls who sleep with their pet dogs...

Regardless of whether loving dogs like this is right or wrong, such a dog’s life is really enviable. If you could become such a dog, I believe many people would be tempted, right?

Zhang Fei'e is a true dog lover. She is different from those dog lovers on the Internet who do disgusting things under the banner of dog love. She is a rational dog lover.

Zhang Fei'e is 26 years old this year. Because her parents were busy with work, the one who accompanied her the most when she was a child was the big yellow dog at home.

This big yellow dog accompanied her growing up until it died when she was in high school.

She still remembers that on the day the big yellow dog died, she cried like a tearful person, feeling as if a loved one had died.

After the big yellow dog left, her parents stopped keeping dogs.

It was not until she graduated from college and started working that Zhang Fei'e bought a Teddy bear to raise.

Now, four years have passed, and this Teddy has become an inseparable part of her life. She has also paid a lot to raise this dog.

Not to mention the time and money spent, the main thing is that her feelings were also affected. After all, not everyone likes dogs.

Zhang Fei'e is not in a hurry about this. She is determined to find a man who likes dogs as much as she does in this life. Only a marriage with common interests can last.

However, she herself was not in a hurry, but her parents were a little anxious. After urging her to get married several times without any effect, her parents "forced" her to come to the Happy Marriage Agency, ready to ask Master Jiang, a nationally renowned matchmaker, to find a suitable partner for her.

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Happy Dating Agency.

In the office, Jiang Feng listened to Zhang's mother introducing her daughter.

"Master Jiang, my daughter is 26 years old this year, 1.63 meters tall, and you have seen her figure and appearance. She has a bachelor's degree and currently works for XX Company. Her monthly salary is about 7,000, which is not bad."

Jiang Feng looked at Zhang Fei'e, who was sitting there quietly holding a little Teddy, and nodded, "His personal conditions are indeed good, and judging from the appearance of his uncle and aunt, his family conditions should be good too, right?"

Zhang's mother smiled modestly and said, "She's only a little better off than the average person. We have a house and a car, both of which we paid for in full. Her father and I both have our own jobs, and our income is not bad."

"Auntie, you are so modest. This condition is better than many people." Having said this, Jiang Feng looked at Zhang Fei'e and asked, "Ms. Zhang, do you have any requirements for your other half?"

Zhang Fei'e touched the head of the little Teddy in his arms, looked at Jiang Feng and said, "Master Jiang, I have two requirements for my other half."

Jiang Feng said: "Ms. Zhang, you speak."

Zhang Fei'e said: "The first requirement is that the man must like dogs from the bottom of his heart. This is a hard rule for me to find a partner."

Jiang Feng glanced at the little Teddy bear in her arms, nodded and said, "I understand. What about the second request?"

Zhang Fei'e said: "The second requirement is that the personalities are compatible."

Jiang Feng said: "Okay, I understand, I will try my best to meet your requirements."

"Thank you. I'll trouble you, Master Jiang!"

"You're welcome. This is what I should do."

The two sides exchanged pleasantries, then added each other's contact information before the three members of the Zhang family said goodbye and left.

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"I really regret it. I chose you when there were so many good suitors. Not only do I have to suffer with you, but I also don't see any hope of turning things around."

"There are endless chores to do and debts to pay. I must have been blind to marry someone like you!"

"I really don't want to live like this for even one day!"

“…”

In a residential area about 1,500 meters away from the Xingfu Marriage Agency, Jinshan sat on the sofa, watching his wife Wei Youlan chattering incessantly while mopping the floor. His brain was about to explode from hearing her heart-wrenching words one after another.

To be honest, his wife is not a lazy person. She does a lot of housework. The house is always clean. After living in it for two or three years, it still looks like a new one.

She also takes care of the children more. If she didn't have such a bad temper, she would probably be qualified to be called a good wife and mother.

But when she was working, she often had a sour face and either cursed or complained in front of him. In short, she had to let him know how much she didn't want to do these housework.

If Jinshan just listened silently without replying, she would return to normal after she vented her anger. But if he couldn't help but reply and argue with her, she would be like a powder keg, and she would not stop until she had a thorough quarrel.

A typical character is one that does things but cannot get any good things for them.

The two of them were fine today, but because of a trivial matter, Wei Youlan, who had been upset for several days, started to explode again.

This kind of thing happens every now and then, and Jinshan is really fed up with it.

He once saw a question like this online: "Why do so many men drive home and sit in the car for a long time after arriving downstairs?"

At that time, one answer received a high score and likes: “Many times I didn’t want to get off the bus because that was a dividing point.

In the car, you can be alone, smoke a cigarette, and be in a daze. This body belongs to you. But when you open the car door, you are the daily necessities of life, a father, a son, a husband, but not yourself.

We hide our true selves in our cars.

Once you open the car door and walk out, even if you have to cry and crawl, you have to continue to play the role that others have high hopes for. "

This answer really expressed the bitterness of middle-aged men and also resonated with Jinshan.

As Jiang Wen said in "Middle Age", "Middle age is an age of selling smiles. You have to please your parents, set a good example for your children, pay attention to your wife's mood, and cater to your boss's mind.

Middle-aged people struggle to make a living, face, house, car and money, but later they find that sex is a waste for middle-aged people. Dreams are a memorial arch for middle-aged people. They have to be loyal and brave, and also be a good whore. "

Zhang Ailing also said in Half a Lifelong Romance: "A middle-aged man often feels lonely, because when he opens his eyes, he is surrounded by people who rely on him, but there is no one he can rely on."

As a miserable middle-aged man, Jinshan is already tired enough from carrying the pressure of supporting his family on his shoulders. When he returns home, he has to face his wife's complaints and scolding. Not only does she not want to live this kind of life for even a single day, he also doesn't want to live this kind of life for even a single day.

Both of them had the idea of ​​divorce, and they went to the Civil Affairs Bureau countless times, but each time they failed for one reason or another.

Today, Jinshan, who had already reached the limit of his patience, really didn't want to endure it any longer, and calmly replied, "If we really can't live together anymore, then let's get a divorce. I won't fight with you about anything this time. Whoever raises the child will own the house. That should be fine, right?"

In the past, I went to the Civil Affairs Bureau to get a divorce so many times, but ultimately failed. There are three main reasons:

1. Divorce cooling-off period.

Under the new marriage law, there is a one-month cooling-off period for divorce. If you want to divorce, you must first submit a divorce application. You can only go through the divorce procedures after the one-month cooling-off period is over.

This marriage law was actually issued to protect those couples who divorced on impulse and give them a chance to save their marriage. It was effective. Jinshan and Wei Youlan had gone to the Civil Affairs Bureau many times before, but they were not able to get a divorce because of the one-month cooling-off period.

2. The dispute over child custody.

Jinshan and Wei Youlan have a daughter who is eight years old this year and will soon be in the second grade of elementary school. They both want custody of their daughter, but neither side is willing to give in. If they don't file for divorce, the marriage will naturally not go through.

3. Ownership of the house.

In order to let their children go to school in the provincial capital, the couple bought this house even though their financial situation did not allow it. They incurred a huge debt for this, which is one of the reasons why Wei Youlan often complains.

They were both people who knew how to make ends meet, and neither of them wanted to leave the house with nothing, so they had always been arguing about how to divide the house after the divorce.

Normally, they should sell the house, pay off the debt, and then divide the remaining money equally between the two.

But the couple also considered their daughter. If they sold the house, where would their daughter go to school after graduating from elementary school? They couldn't just take her back to their hometown in the countryside, right?

If the house is not sold, the person who takes over the house will not be able to come up with money to subsidize the other party.

This is the main reason why Jinshan and Wei Youlan have always wanted to divorce but have not been able to do so.

But now, Jinshan's heart is really tired and he doesn't want to care about so many things anymore. Since they can't live together anymore, they should end it as soon as possible. Staying together reluctantly will only torture each other.

Wei Youlan was furious and didn't care what Jinshan thought. She immediately replied, "Okay, this is what you said. The daughter belongs to me, the house belongs to me, and you have to pay child support. If you agree, then you can pack up and leave after the divorce procedures are completed."

Jin Shan had no intention of arguing with her, so he stood up and said, "It's settled. Let's go and handle the formalities now while the Civil Affairs Bureau is still open!"

Without saying a word, Wei Youlan dropped the mop and went back to the room to get their household registration books and ID cards, and then the two of them went to the Civil Affairs Bureau as if they were familiar with the place.