Zhao Jing, a middle-aged woman who follows a traditional lifestyle, has a peaceful routine that is shattered by the arrival of her nephew Li Hao. Li Hao, a lively and cheerful college freshman, came to Zhao Jing's home to live temporarily with a vision of life in the metropolis in order to better adapt to the upcoming studies.
Zhao Jing warmly welcomed Li Hao, looking forward to giving this nephew who came from afar a warm family environment. However, soon after, Zhao Jing found that Li Hao showed obvious discomfort with her living habits and concepts. He was confused and even a little impatient with her waking up early to make breakfast and sticking to the traditional way of doing housework.
As time passed, Li Hao's attitude began to become more obvious. He often criticized Zhao Jing's practices as outdated, suggesting that she should relax and enjoy life. These remarks left Zhao Jing confused and disappointed. She always thought that her lifestyle was a contribution to her family, but she did not expect to be seen as outdated and constrained by the younger generation.
Zhao Jing's heart was filled with the feeling of not being understood, but she decided not to give up, but tried to have an in-depth communication with Li Hao, hoping to make him understand her life choices and the meaning behind them.
On the night when she decided to have an in-depth exchange with Li Hao, Zhao Jing prepared a sumptuous dinner, hoping to ease the tension between the two in this warm environment. At the dinner table, Zhao Jing slowly spoke and began to tell about her past.
Zhao Jing described to Li Hao her life as a young man, a time of material scarcity but people were intimately connected. She recounts how she has supported her family through hard work and frugality, and how these habits have helped her support her family during difficult times. Zhao Jing's voice revealed a kind of nostalgia for the past years and cherishing the present life.
Li Hao listened, and began to realize that his criticism of Zhao Jing's lifestyle may stem from ignorance of her experience. He began to understand that behind Zhao Jing's lifestyle was her deep love for her family and her tenacious attitude towards life.
After the meal, Zhao Jing took Li Hao to look through the old ** at home and shared more family stories. Li Hao was deeply fascinated, and he gained a new understanding and respect for Zhao Jing's story and her attitude towards life.
That night's exchange became the key to the relationship between Zhao Jing and Li Hao. Li Hao began to try to understand things from Zhao Jing's point of view, and his attitude gradually changed. He no longer expressed impatience with Zhao Jing's lifestyle, but began to take the initiative to participate in some family activities. He even tried to learn Zhao Jing's cooking skills, which surprised and relieved Zhao Jing.
However, just when the two seem to have found a way to live in harmony, Li Hao receives a notice from the university mentioning the upcoming off-campus internship. This means that he needs to leave Zhao Jing and move to the internship site. This news made Zhao Jing feel a sudden emptiness, and she realized that she had become accustomed to Li Hao's company and help.
Li Hao also felt entangled. He was grateful to Zhao Jing for her care and understanding, but he was also worried that Zhao Jing would feel lonely after leaving. He began to look for a way to juggle his internship and taking care of Zhao Jing, but it was obviously not easy.
All this made Zhao Jing think deeply. She begins to realize that her life should not depend entirely on Li Hao's existence. She decided to support Li Hao's internship program and encouraged him to pursue his dreams. At the same time, Zhao Jing also began to think about how to make her life more independent and fulfilling.
After deep exchanges and shared life experiences, the relationship between Zhao Jing and Li Hao became deeper. When Li Hao left to participate in the internship, Zhao Jing did not feel the strong sense of loneliness that she had in the past. Instead, she began to actively explore her interests, participate in community events, and even meet some like-minded friends.
During his internship, although Li Hao was busy, he often shared his fresh experience and learning results with Zhao Jing through **. Zhao Jing listened to her nephew's excited voice, and her heart was full of relief. She realizes that everyone has their own trajectory in life, and understanding and support are the most precious gifts between family members.
Li Hao returned from his internship. With gratitude and new respect for Zhao Jing, he walked into the house. Zhao Jing greeted him with a smile, her eyes flashing with confidence and satisfaction. The two sat together, sharing each other's stories and experiences, and in this moment, they were not only family, but also precious treasures in each other's lives.