Du Tenth

What I have learned from the story Du Tenth is that when you love somebody sometimes it will make you do everything that you can to keep the one you love. "For your sake, then, I will give him ten days. But if the tenth day comes and he has not got the money, do not go trying to blame it on me" (Menglong 502). Du Tenth had made a deal with her madam that if Li Jia comes back with three-hundred taels in ten days that she could leave the lodging quarters. This shows you how committed Du Tenth was to Li, also to let him know she would go to the highest mountain to show him how deep her love is for him. She had put her trust in him and believed that Li is the one that  could provide a better life for her. We all know that in every relationship or marriage, 'the honeymoon' stage is over. There comes times where you have obstacles to put your relationship to the test. "You and I have been lovers for two years now, and we have held out to this day through innumerable trails and reversals, and ever manner of difficulty" (Menglong 513). Li meets a new friend named Sun Fu. He brings an offer to Li, to buy Du Tenth from him. So, Li would not have this doubt or burden on him if his parents were going to be upset with him which they kind of already were, but did not want to disappoint them. Li knew how his feelings were towards Du Tenth but later he starts questioning and second guessing hisself what he should do. In conclusion, what you do in life may affect your future and who is able to love you no matter what your past is or who your family wants you to be with for the rest of your life.