In 1980, a movie called "Life" hit the screen**. This feature film, produced by Shanghai Film Studio, tells the story of the protagonist Liu Qin's bumpy life path. As soon as the film was released, it immediately had a strong response among the audience and set off a wide discussion of the theme of "life" in the whole society. 
In the movie screening room, many middle-aged audiences looked at the tragic life experience of the protagonist of Liu Qin on the screen, and couldn't help but moisten their eyes, and they took out handkerchiefs to wipe away their sentimental tears. After watching the movie, people still gathered together for a long talk, and you and I discussed the theme of the meaning of life word by word. Some people sighed, some introspected, and some remembered that they had also gone through ups and downs, and finally lived this simple and happy life. At that time, in the early days of China's reform and opening up in the 1980s, people were facing new opportunities and hopes, and their happiness in life reached an unprecedented level. It can be said that the heated discussion set off by the movie "Life" has become a portrayal of the happiest period in the 1980s, and has frozen the unforgettable collective memory of a generation. 
1984 was the year when reform and opening up brought the first pot of gold. The year before, Xi'an Film Studio celebrated the 35th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China and produced a tribute film called "Life". At the same time, more and more employees with "iron rice bowls" of state-owned enterprises choose to give up stable jobs, resign and go to the sea to do business, and start a life of entrepreneurial passion. For example, Mr. Wang has worked in a state-owned enterprise for many years and earns only 300 yuan per month. After consulting with his wife, he decided to open a small shop. In the beginning, the husband and wife were busy in the store during the day and calculating accounts at night. A few years later, the small shop expanded to become a well-known supermarket chain in the area. Mr. Wang's successful entry into the business world is known as a model of the "Xiahai Clan". 
On the other hand, the mid-1980s were also the era when television sets entered the ordinary home. The family sat in front of the TV after dinner, and ** opera editing or popular Hong Kong and Taiwan dramas have become the daily life of thousands of households. The TV is like an open window that brings people news from the outside world. In 1985, with the deepening of reform and opening up, the quality of life of the people was significantly improved. Ms. Li recalls that in those days, she and her husband used to roam the streets on their bicycles, buy a bag of freshly baked biscuits and a bundle of freshly picked cabbage, and go fishing to the river to fetch water. The two figures under the sunset were very quiet, they no longer worried about the three meals, and a sense of happiness arose. 
At the same time, a series of classic Hong Kong dramas such as "The Legend of the Condor Heroes" have also entered thousands of households through TV. Young and old sit around the TV, watching the plot in fascination. Although the fight scenes in the play are thrilling and exciting, what people discuss the most after the battle is the true feelings of the protagonist after the battle. TV dramas not only bring entertainment, but also make people re-examine the relationships between people. At that time, China also fully implemented the family planning policy, which led to a significant slowdown in population growth. Propaganda vehicles can often be seen parading the streets in cities with slogans, urging the masses to consciously abide by the birth laws. The implementation of this policy has had a profound impact on the structure of the Chinese population. 
In 1987, the first generation of "Big Brother" mobile phones was introduced by Motorola. This brick-sized mobile device marks the beginning of the era of mobile phone technology. At first, due to the high price, it was very rare for people to have a "big brother", which was more like a symbol of status and status. Successful people who pace back and forth on the street with this mobile phone to talk about business often attract the attention of passers-by. A few years later, pagers also entered the Chinese market. It is a portable radio transceiver that enables quick contact between people through the relay of the call center. "Hello, please call me if you have something" became a fashionable farewell word for white-collar workers in that era. Passers-by can often hear the pager suddenly making a special "ding dong" sound in a public place, alerting the receiver to a new call. 
The advent of these technological products has greatly facilitated the connection between people, improved information exchange and work efficiency, and permanently changed people's lifestyles. In the blink of an eye, the 80s, full of progress and innovation, is coming to an end. There are so many images and moments in this era that are worth remembering. These scenes make up a unique mark of the 80s. At that time, life still retained the leisure style of old Shanghai, and people would sit in the shade of trees and drink tea leisurely after work, without too many worries. At the same time, petty bourgeoisie is also quietly emerging, calling on people to pursue a personalized life. Compared to today, there was much more sincere communication between people in those days. Neighbors sit together in groups and chat, and talk about their worries without reservation. This simplicity and warmth form part of people's collective memories in the 80s, and it is also the reason why people remember that era.