Trapped in the secular world: A boy born in a mysterious women country

The engagement day is coming soon

Tomorrow, that ordinary day, will become a special moment for my engagement with Aunt Wu Lianyi. There is a tense and weird atmosphere in the house. My parents are busy preparing what they call "dowry" for me. It's just some simple clothes, a few old-fashioned tops and a few dull-colored pants, as well as some ordinary daily necessities, such as ordinary towels, toothpaste and toothbrushes.

My parents were busy packing these things while constantly giving me instructions. "You must be obedient when you get to Aunt's house, and you can't be disobedient at all." Dad's expression was serious, and his tone was full of unquestionable authority. Mom also echoed on the side: "Yes, you must abide by the three obediences and four virtues and serve Aunt well. People marry you into the family, so you can't be lazy at all." Their words were like heavy shackles, which made me breathless.

I stood aside, my heart full of helplessness and sadness. I don't understand why my fate is arranged like this, why I can't have my own choice. I wanted to resist and to speak out my reluctance, but seeing my parents' determined eyes and tough attitude, I dared not disobey their orders. I felt like a bird trapped in a cage, unable to escape this absurd fate.

This home seemed to have become a depressing castle at the moment, and I could not find any exit in the castle. I could only helplessly wait for the unknown engagement ceremony tomorrow, with fear and confusion in my heart.

The day of the engagement came as if swept by a strong wind, so fast that people were caught off guard. The village seemed to be enchanted and was instantly bustling. The sun shone on the scattered houses, reflecting warm light. The women got up early and carefully selected their most gorgeous clothes. The colorful clothes were like blooming flowers, blooming in every corner of the village. They talked about this special engagement ceremony in groups of two or three, and their crisp laughter echoed in the air, as if telling the beauty and joy of life.

But I, like a puppet without a soul, stood in the crowd stupidly, letting others manipulate me. My body was stiff and my eyes were empty, as if I had lost my passion for life. My parents were busy greeting guests, with proud smiles on their faces, but they didn't notice my pain at all. They kept urging me to smile and say hello, as if I was just a prop to satisfy their vanity.

Aunt Wu Lianyi stood in the center of the crowd, wearing a red cheongsam and delicate makeup that made her look particularly dazzling. Her eyes revealed a confidence that she was in control of everything, as if this engagement ceremony was a chess game she had carefully planned, and I was just a chess piece in her hand.

I looked at her, my heart filled with fear and anxiety. Her eyes were like a sharp sword, piercing my soul. I wanted to escape from this place, but I found that there was nowhere to escape. I felt like a beast trapped in a trap, desperate and helpless. I began to regret my obedience. Why didn't I have the courage to resist this absurd fate? Why did I let myself fall into such a predicament? The contradictions in my heart were like a surging tide, constantly impacting my heart and making me miserable.

I am only 14 years old! At this age that should be full of carefree laughter and innocent fantasy, why is fate so unfair that I have to bear so many things that should not belong to this age? At the age of 14, I should be running freely in the sun with my friends and chasing butterflies; I should be sitting in the classroom, listening to the teacher's lectures with a desire for knowledge; I should be lying in bed at night, looking at the stars outside the window, weaving beautiful dreams.

However, at this moment, I am almost breathless under the heavy pressure of reality. The engagement is like a mountain, lying in front of me, blocking my way forward and blocking the sunshine in my heart. I don’t understand why I have to face such a complex and helpless choice at such a young age. I have not yet felt the vitality and beauty of youth, but I am forced to consider the responsibilities and constraints of marriage. My heart is full of grievances and unwillingness. Why can't I enjoy my youth freely like other people of the same age? Why do I have to bear so much pressure and trouble in the adult world?