Hứa Minh Vỹ (34 years old) is currently a lecturer at a college in Chongqing (China), earning about 6,000 yuan per month (equivalent to 20 million VND). In an interview with a television station, he shared that he has been going on blind dates for ten years through matchmaking centers and dating, with costs amounting to tens of thousands of yuan, but the results have been disappointing.
Sharing about himself, Hứa Minh Vỹ revealed that he is 1.68 meters tall, does not own a house or a car, lives in the school dormitory, and returns to his mother’s home on weekends, which is several dozen kilometers from the city center. His mother is a single woman, so he has always yearned for a family of his own. “I hope that one day I can hold my lover’s hand and walk on the beach at sunset,” he said.
Mr. Hứa expressed his frustration recounting his blind date experiences, believing that the girls have standards that are too high, initially requiring a boyfriend to be between 1.75 to 1.80 meters tall and have a high income.
He recounted: “Once, during a blind date, instead of going out to eat, watching a movie, or taking a walk to chat, the girl suggested coming to see my house first. She even asked me about my after-tax salary three times. In fact, she bluntly said ‘we’re not compatible’ after I shared my salary.”
On another occasion, when preparing for a date with an old colleague, after he disclosed his salary, the girl immediately “turned around” and refused to meet him. Moreover, that girl even coldly texted him that he should talk to her again when he earns tens of thousands of yuan a month.
Mr. Hứa is also aware of his imperfections and certain shortcomings, so he hopes to find a gentle woman who is understanding and does not prioritize salary when being with him. He also revealed that even though he visits the “Blind Date Corner” at Chongqing Park every week, the girls who come there are only curious about “how much he earns” instead of engaging in serious conversation.
After ten years of tirelessly searching for his “other half,” Mr. Hứa has also been upgrading himself. Evidence of this is that he has acquired 20 certificates and degrees during his journey to accumulate and enhance his knowledge. However, his salary hasn’t changed much. He knows that with this income, it is difficult for him to live in an expensive city, as well as support a family.
His story, after being broadcast on television, became a hot topic of discussion in public opinion. Some say he has low emotional intelligence, while others suggest he should keep his feet on the ground; if his finances are not enough to support a family, how can a husband and wife live together, and that no one wants to suffer with a… golden heart.
After reading those comments, Mr. Hứa shared that he couldn’t help but feel saddened. However, he chose not to argue with them, explaining: “Because different living environments lead to different perceptions, and certainly different understandings. I don’t need to explain myself to those who don’t understand me.”
Although he still longs for true love, currently Hứa Minh Vỹ no longer feels confident when going on blind dates, as he fears receiving more rejections.
Source: Sina