A Generous Husband | 慷慨的丈夫

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To avoid the scorching summer sun, I had repeatedly discussed with my husband the idea of buying our own car.

One evening, I tried to persuade him again: "I bike to work every day under the hot sun and I'm getting as dark as a lump of coal. Taking the bus is always too crowded. I really think we should buy a..."

My husband quickly interrupted me and said, "If you want it, just buy it. A sunbonnet doesn't cost much, so you don't need to discuss it with me."

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