The economy should be economical: the Chinese woman limited herself in everything and saved up for two apartments

The situation, told by a resident of China, caused heated discussions in social networks. The woman surprised users with her economy. She leads a very frugal lifestyle, spending as little money as possible and denying herself pleasures. Thanks to this, the woman managed to save up for the purchase of two apartments. Nevertheless, many criticized the Chinese woman and even called her "sick." Find out what she feels, depriving herself of small joys, from our material.

In China, the topic of saving money is now at the peak of popularity. Thousands of people on social networks share tips on how to cut costs. One of the fans of this movement was 32-year-old Wang Shenai from Nanjing. She is a member of the online community "Federation of Thrifty Women", which includes more than 400,000 users. The Chinese woman has become a leader in thrift among like-minded women. Her methods of saving money and saving on everything caused heated discussions.

Wang Shenai gave an interview in one of the Chinese TV shows, after which she was talked about in social networks. Her strategies for saving money and views on consumption and minimalism surprised many viewers. The woman said that she grew up in a poor family, where they always saved on everything. The mother constantly saved money and reminded her daughter that they got hard work. The Chinese woman carried these ideas into adulthood.

The girl grew up in a dilapidated house and could not afford to buy a new home. As soon as she got a job, she immediately started saving for her own apartment. Most people say they feel joy when spending money. And Wang Shanai claims that he is happy when he puts them off. Spending causes her anxiety, and accumulation — a sense of security.

Over the past 9 years, Wang Shanai and her husband have learned to save about 90% of their monthly income while raising two children. Thanks to such savings, the couple purchased two apartments. Of course, they have to deny themselves many pleasures, but this does not upset the couple at all.

A woman does not disdain to wear old things and spends a minimum amount on underwear. She receives all her clothes as a gift from friends who no longer wear them. The Chinese woman almost does not go to restaurants, considering it a waste.

This way of life has caused a lot of criticism from users of social networks. Some even suggest that Wang Shenai is suffering from a mental illness. Nevertheless, she rejects such assumptions and says that she does not encourage anyone to follow her example.

A Chinese woman works for an advertising company. There she learned that brands deliberately create artificial needs to make people want to buy. For example, girls start buying cosmetics of a popular brand and over time spend more and more on it. After all, they buy goods they can't afford just for the sake of feeling satisfied.

Despite the criticism, there were also many who support Wang Shenai's point of view. The same thrifty housewives admire the woman and use her advice on saving money.

And what do you think, is it worth giving up the pleasures, collecting money penny by penny?

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