From some random Chinese dude's weblog, <a href="http://the-home-of-garfield.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!F320D834EF87ABA6!612.entry" title="The Home Of Garfield weblog">苦恼，被现实社会所折磨！</a>:

<quote>房子 + 车子 = （美满的）婚姻
House + Car = (Fulfilling) Marriage 

房子 + 车子 +  美满的婚姻 = 幸福的生活
House + Car + Fulfilling Marriage = Living Happily Ever After</quote>

I've lost track of how many times I've heard this since moving here.