An Invitation call was received yesterday. It was from a fellow who was a colleague of me years ago. In fact, we are merely acquaintances to each other, though we were in the same company for a couple of years. I even have not had a long talk with him by now. In the call, he told me his mother had passed away a week ago and he should have informed me that earlier. He felt sorry about that indeed. Now, he would give a return feast and hoped I could attend it. As a Chinese person, I know what it means. That suggests a sum of money should be offered. Yes, we shall certainly show our sorry to sad accidents that might happen to our relatives or our friends or those strangers, express our happiness to the lucky ones.But must we take out money for our feelings? There are too many invitations. I almost can't afford it any longer. Today a Mr.Wang had a child, I need to celebrate. Tomorrow a Mrs. Li's child are going to get married which I should send my good wishes. Yesterdays a Miss Zhang's father died. I should make my pity known. Oh, all that needs my money and only my money to fulfill on behalf of me. Can I say money speak louder than feelings? I feel puzzled about that, and it annoys me a lot.