My family was just sitting together today to discuss about investments, cars, news, house etc. When I say my family, it can include my aunts and uncles, grandma, cousins... coz we all stay in one roof! Not in the same unit but in the same block.
The grandma offered to buy a car for me and cousin, Alan to share. My aunt said we can't buy a cheap car coz we're too young and it'll be dangerous if we buy a cheapo car, insisting that the new car must be of good make. Anyhow, Alan and I don’t exactly need a car. We're both thankful that we are able to borrow the car almost at any time we require. I think my grandma was very nice to have made the offer as we are not considered rich. My dad drives expensive cars purely because of business as he does a lot of hosting - it gives his clients a false sense of impression. Those Chinese we deal with places a lot of emphasis on Guanxi and MianZi. They wouldn't supply us if they think we cannot pay for the stock.
Also, my dad was kind enough to rent out half my unit to the warehouse workers. He considers them as family. Arrgh... That's the reason why Anthony and I usually don't invite my friends over to my unit. We don't hate them but we hate the fact that I have to share my home with them.
I don't need a big house or a good car, I need a home I can call my own.